Author: Anabel Rivera

Film and television reviews and lifestyle. Anabel Rivera has been present since the beginning of MCM.

Testament: The Story of Moses

Testament: The Story of Moses is a docudrama series narrated by Charles Dances, starring Clarke Peters and Avi Azulay. It is directed by Benjamin Ross. It was about two weeks ago that we had the opportunity to watch another docudrama, that time it was about relativity, the atomic bomb, and Albert Einstein. Now, threatening to become a tradition, Netflix brings us the story of Moses, dramatized and with Charles Dance’s voice as the narrator. “Testament: The Story of Moses” is somewhat like those old documentaries we would watch in school to keep us all happy: The teacher didn’t have to…

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Hot Wheels Let's Race

Hot Wheels Let’s Race is a animated series created by Rob David, Jordan Gershowitz and Melanie Shannon. “Hot Wheels Let’s Race” is a series based on Mattel toys, those entertaining cars that we all used to play with when we were kids. Time seems to stand still, but for those of you with children, Netflix and Mattel offer us this series so that the new generations can relive these toys. This time, in the form of animation, this 3D animated series comes to us designed for young and children, filled with exciting races. The plot revolves around a group of…

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Six Nations: Full Contact - Netflix

Six Nations: Full Contact is a documentary series on Netflix. The Six Nations tournament brings together Ireland, France, Scotland, England, Italy, and Wales in a battle to determine the best European country in a sport that requires aggressiveness and competitiveness. This documentary follows the different teams and players throughout the tournament, offering interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and fan commentary. It provides a unique and surprising glimpse into the world of professional rugby, presented in a direct and engaging manner. While rugby is known for its aggression and testosterone, “Six Nations: Full Contact” also unveils the human stories behind this almost primal…

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Delicious in Dungeon - Netflix Series

Delicious in Dungeon is an animation series directed by Yoshihiro Miyajima based on the manga by Ryōko Kui. Are you fans of cooking TV contests? Are you fans of animated series about monsters? Well, if both answers are affirmative (which we doubt, at least collectively), you’re in luck because “Delicious in Dungeon” is a complete guide on how to cook monsters, with a lot (and we mean a lot) of humor. It’s an animated series that arrives on Netflix every week, where we can learn how to cook fantastic giant beetle stews and all kinds of delights with the monsters…

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Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire - Netflix

Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire is a movie directed by Zack Snyder starring Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, and Charlie Hunnam. Zack Snyder takes on the task of creating his own saga, which is quite reminiscent of Star Wars and unfortunately, will be the subject of comparisons by everyone. It falls somewhere between Star Wars and Dune, yet with the director’s signature style that he became known for in the film 300 (2006). If you appreciate his style, this is another go at the formula that relies on slow-motion shots, computer effects, and comic book-like image enhancements. This…

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World War II: From the Frontlines

World War II: From the Frontlines is a documentary miseries directed by Rob Coldstream. It is narrated by John Boyega. Netflix presents this documentary, aiming to provide an immersive experience of World War II with restored and colored footage. It takes us to the frontline, accompanying the Americans in the liberation of Paris, the Red Army in the assault on Berlin, and more. From the start, there are no doubts: the Luftwaffe’s attack on Warsaw captured from the aircrafts. Spectacular footage nonstop in a documentary that, rather than offering a historical analysis, aims to transport us to the battleground. We…

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I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me

I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me is a 2023 thriller movie written and directed by Fernando Frías de la Parra. The film is based on a novel by Juan Pablo Villalobos. It stars Darío Yazbek Bernal, Natalia Solián, Anna Castillo, and Alexis Ayala. From Mexico comes this thriller, filled with literary spirit, in which a couple is caught up in a strange plot full of dialogue, reflections, crimes, and a peculiar sense of humor. However, all of this is seasoned with a literary background. Synopsis The trajectory of a writer’s career, and even their entire life, takes an unexpected…

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Elite

Elite is a series created by Carlos Montero and Darío Madrona. It stars Omar Ayuso, Itzan Escamilla, Miguel Bernardeau, Arón Piper, Georgina Amorós and Claudia Salas. The seventh is the penultimate season of the series. Netflix just announced that the series will end next year. Set in the opulent world of Las Encinas, an elite private school in Spain, Élite is a captivating teen drama that delves into the lives of privileged students from wealthy families. The series masterfully blends elements of mystery, suspense, and social commentary, creating a captivating narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.…

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