Gregorian Bivolaru
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Movies of the Week #12 (2026): Cults, Conspiracy, and Brazil’s Brutal 70s
This week’s movies cover the dark absurdity of human behavior, shifting from neon-lit Gen Z paranoia and nostalgic time-loop romances to the grim reality of cult manipulation and aviation tragedy. While some documentaries struggle with depth or sensitivity, a sweeping Brazilian crime drama offers a dense, rewarding exploration of corruption. Whether navigating social privilege or… Read more
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Twisted Yoga (2026) | The 20th Greatest Romanian
I am venturing off the beaten path and reviewing this Apple-produced mini-series, which could just as well have been a movie. Told in three parts, it takes the testimony of several women who were abused in the infamous cult of Gregorian Bivolaru, a Romanian yoga guru. I was young when Bivolaru was arrested in the… Read more
