Category: Coming of Age

Coming of Age, Drama, Filipino, Film, Indie Film, Movie Review, Movies, Philippines, Teen

“2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten” Review: Raw, Dark and Twisted

2 COOL 2 BE 4GOTTEN (2016) Review Directed by Petersen Vargas A film that is packaged as a coming-of-age gay film, you wouldn’t expect it to go intense, dark and twisted. So, how would you tell a coming-of-age story? Go deeply personal, that’s how director Petersen Vargas wants to tell the story of Felix Salonga, played by Khalil Ramos. The shots give the film an atmospheric … Continue reading “2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten” Review: Raw, Dark and Twisted

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2016, 2017, Coming of Age, Drama, Movies, Romance

Remembering Your First Love in Coming of Age film “2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten”

The joy of first love. The thrill of your first date. The sweetness of your first kiss. The pain of your first heartbreak. Remember all these awesome memories in “2 Cool 2 Be 4Gotten,” a youth movie starring rising acclaimed young actor Khalil Ramos and newcomers Jameson Blake and Ethan Salvador. “2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten,” Best Picture winner of the most recent Cinema Originals, … Continue reading Remembering Your First Love in Coming of Age film “2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten”

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2017, Action, Adventure, Coming of Age, Coming Soon, Marvel, Movies

Tom Holland Introduces First Trailer of “Spider-Man: Homecoming”

It’s time to suit up. Watch the official international trailer of Spider-Man: Homecoming which has just been released by Columbia Pictures: Catch Spider-Man: Homecoming when it opens in Philippine cinemas on July 2017. A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by … Continue reading Tom Holland Introduces First Trailer of “Spider-Man: Homecoming”

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2016, Action, Adventure, Coming of Age, Movies, Sci-Fi

Maximum Teen Action & Adventure in Latest Hero Movie “Max Steel”

Based on Mattel’s worldwide best-selling action figure and hit TV series, “Max Steel” is a story packed with captivating characters and fast-paced action. The plot chronicles the adventures of 16-year-old Max McGrath (Ben Winchell) and his mother, played by Maria Bello who have just moved back to Copper Canyon, the town in which Max’s scientist father died in a mysterious accident shortly after Max was … Continue reading Maximum Teen Action & Adventure in Latest Hero Movie “Max Steel”

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Action, Adventure, Coming of Age, Disney, Family, Fantasy, Movie Review, Movies

MOVIE REVIEW: Pete’s Dragon (2016)

PETE’S DRAGON (2016) Review Directed by David Lowery A live-action remake of the 1977 musical film of the same title, Pete’s Dragon is a story we tell our children, has a heart and a lesson. It’s a classic Disney property which aims to entertain and also adds values to its story that the whole family would enjoy and love. After a tragic car accident with his … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: Pete’s Dragon (2016)

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Coming of Age, Drama, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Movies, Philippines

Meet the Guys of Cinema One Originals Entry “2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten”

Felix is a friendless achiever in high school whose life changes after the arrival of the half-American Snyder brothers, entangling him in their dark ambitions. Directed by Petersen Vargas as his first full-length feature film, written by Jason Paul Laxamana and produced by Alemberg Ang and Cinema One Originals, “2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten” formerly titled “Dos Mestizos,” is an official entry to this year’s Cinema One Originals … Continue reading Meet the Guys of Cinema One Originals Entry “2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten”

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2016, Comedy, Coming of Age, Drama, Movies, Romance

MOVIE REVIEW: Lakbay2Love (2016)

LAKBAY2LOVE (2016) Review Directed by Ellen Ongkeko-Marfill While it may successfully delivered what it wants the audience to see, the film lacks an interesting story that goes with its scenic experience. If you can get past the cliched love triangle dramas and more than enough montages, you might as well just enjoy the view. The film mostly deals with cycling, traveling from one location to … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: Lakbay2Love (2016)

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2015, Coming of Age, Drama, Movies, Sexy, Teen

‘Ninja Party’ Now Showing at Select Cinemas, Goes to UP Film Center in October

SINAG MAYNILA’s Audience Choice Award Winner, Ninja Party is back in select cinemas starting September 30. Top female students of an elite Catholic high school discover their identities and sexualities amidst clashing values. Conflicts between themselves, their families, and their school force them to grow up and grow in friendship. They face slut­shaming when a rumor spreads about their participation in a secret orgy. Starring Odette Khan, Annicka … Continue reading ‘Ninja Party’ Now Showing at Select Cinemas, Goes to UP Film Center in October

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2015, Comedy, Coming of Age, Drama, Movie Review, Movies, Teen

MOVIE REVIEW: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL (2015) Review Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Embracing the awkwardness in a deeply moving tale of friendship. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl may be light for some but its emotions are encaged as the characters are in their sensitive phase of their lives. The story is as beautiful as the pictures, telling a  tragic story in a … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

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