segunda-feira, 20 de junho de 2011

Brazilian and British Cinema

Brazilian Cinema

One of the premieres here in Brazil, which is the much anticipated Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II. This will be the last film of the fantastic series of books and film JK Rowling, and many critics say it will actually be the outcome of everything.
But it will not be the only movie that will debut this year, after the first Sherlock Holmes back on December 16.

14 largest Brazilian films:

Terra em Transe
The God and Devil in the Land of the Sun
Sao Paulo S / A
All The World's Women
The Time and The Time of Augustus Matraga
Soul Corsair
The Dragon of Evil Against The Holy Warrior
The Great Moment
Vidas Secas
Rio 40 Graus
The Red Light Bandit
Two Streams
The Sky Suely
Macunaíma


   English Cinema

The 14 best-known films of the british cinema:

• The Constant Gardener
• Four Weddings and a Funeral
Notting Hill •
• Love Actually
• Doctor Zhivago
• Trainspotting
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II


Clothes in Britain and in Brazil

Clothes in Britain

In England, is fashionable wear long dresses or dresses with heels to go to restaurants, discos, or meetings.
  


To relax and to do gymnastics, they wear confortable clothes, like T-shirts, jeans and sportswear.


 
Teenagers and children also enjoy wearing sportswear, matching with colorful trainers.


The most popular shops in Britain are:

TopShop
Oasis
Kookai
Warehouse
Miss Sixty
In some british schools, students must wear jackets and ties, but in other schools, the uniform is more casual.


The boys must wear:

Gray or black trousers
Shirt
Swetshirt
Black shoes

The girls must wear:

Skirts or dresses


 
Clothes in Brazil

 In 2011 the tendence is wearing smooth pieces with vibrant colors. No fair!


 
Also is fashionable wearing cropped pants.


 
Long skirts, skull atamps, moccasins, hats, and jackets are also in fashion.





  
The school uniforms in Brazil are different then in Britain. Usually, them are pants and hooded jackets, or white T-shirts with jeans.




domingo, 19 de junho de 2011

British and Brazilian Food

British food is based on beef, lamb and pork, chicken and fish, normally served with potatoes or other vegetable. The most common and typical food eaten in British include sandwichs, fish and chips, pies, trifle and roast dinners
Some of the most popular England’s dishes are these:
-          Yorkshire Pudding: is not usually eaten like dessert, but is a part of the main course or at the starter. It is made from flour, eggs and milk, is a sort of batter baked and usually moistened with gravy.



-          Toad-in-the-Hole (sausages covered in batter and roasted): Similar to Yorkshire Pudding but with sausages.



-          Roast Meats: typical meats for roasting are the joints of beef, pork, lamb or a whole chicken.


-          Fish and Chips: fish deep fried in flour battler with fried potatoes.


- Shepherds' Pie: minced Lamb with vegetables and popatoes.

-          Cottage Pie: minced beef with vegetables and potatoes.


-  Lancashire Hotpot: a casserole of meat and vegetables with potatoes.

-          English breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, mushrooms and baked beans.


-          Cumberland sausage: a famous pork sausage presented coiled like a rope.


Vegetables: Brussel Sprouts, Carrots and Roast Potatoes.



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Drinks: Every day, the British people drink 165 million cups of tea. This is a traditional drink in Britain. Other drink is coffee that the people drink with milk or have it black.
The Brazilian food has a variety of influences. Some of these dishes are:

-          Acarajé: made from peeled black-eyed peas formed into a ball and then deep fried in dendê.


-          Broa: made from a mixture of cornmeal and wheat or rye flour, and is leavened with yeast rather than baking powder or baking soda.


-          Coxinha: is a popular Brazilian snack. It is made from shredded chicken and spices like Catupiry-style cheese, enclosed in wheat flour and deep fried.


-          Farofa: is a toasted manioc flour and the flavors can vary. This is often prepared ar home based on family recipes.


-          Pastel: is a typical fast food that is a thin pastry envelope wrapping with assorted fillings that is deep fried.


-          Rice and beans: this dish consists of white rice and brown, red or black beans and other foods like meat or chicken.


-          Churrasco: is a term referring to beef or grilled meat.


-          Feijoada: is a stew of beans with beef and pork.


-          Cocada: is a sweet made mainly from coconut.


-Quindim: made from sugar, egg yolks and ground coconut.


-          Maria Mole: is similar to a marshmallow and made from egg whites, sugar, gelatine and coconut.


-          Brigadeiro: is made by mixing sweetened condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder. It usually rolled into balls which are covered in granulated chocolate.


-          Açaí na tigela: is made of frozen and mashed açaí palm fruit. It is served like a smoothie in a bowl or in a glass, topped with granola, banana and mixed with other fruits.