ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
BLACK PANTHER (2018) Review Directed by Ryan Coogler Probably the most immersive solo Marvel movie since Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Marvel’s Black Panther is a triumph in showcasing a world that is rich in culture and character. The film begins after the events of Captain America: Civil War where T’Challa aka Black Panther first appeared. His …
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I, TONYA (2018) Review Directed by Craig Gillespie Tough love, that’s what Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) gets from her mother and first love and husband. But tough love did not stop her in following her dreams, in pursuing her passion. And that is to skate. Margot Robbie portrays Ice Skating world’s notorious Tonya Harding who …
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THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (2017) Review Directed by Michael Gracey Catchy songs in showstopping performances lifts the rather plain story inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum. Upon seeing the film, I was already excited for its great feedback from my friends. And though the reviews are not as good as I heard it would be, …
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CHANGING PARTNERS (2017) Review Directed by Dan Villegas There haven’t been that much musicals in Philippine cinema especially in independent film festivals. So, can we call Vincent de Jesus’ Changing Partners a game changer? Perhaps. Though deeply emotional, the more captivating feat of the movie is how it presented its story. Love is universal, pain is universal. …
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MR. & MRS. CRUZ (2018) Review Directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo Writer and director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo has been successful in delivering compelling stories in her films since Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita. But what made her name more prominent in Philippine cinema especially in the mainstream scene is the film Kita Kita starring Alessandra de Rossi and …
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INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY (2018) Review Directed by Adam Robitel After a succession of horror films that have broken some records last year, 2018 opened with a mediocre sequel to a hit horror film franchise. Insidious: The Last Key may be the series’ last attempt in creating success out of James Wan’s first two films or their …
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FERDINAND (2017) Review Directed by Carlos Saldanha A bull that can think like a human and is not capable of being, well, a bull makes an interesting story. But as an animated film that is targeted for the children, fiction can get you entertained in the weirdest way and sometimes, could touch your hearts. Ferdinand is …
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PITCH PERFECT 3 (2017) Review Directed by Trish Sie The bellas are back for one last hurrah in Pitch Perfect 3, a sequel everyone anticipated but will not be appreciated by some. The first one really was a surprise. Not only did its stars become breakout artists that year, the songs went immortal for …
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JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE (2017) Review Directed by Jake Kasdan The original Jumanji movie made an impact for most adults these days. It was a fun adventure people of all ages will appreciate. So when the news that a sequel that may rather be a reboot or a remake is in the works, everyone, including …
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2017 haven’t been the best year for Philippine cinema. We’ve gone back to the old Metro Manila Film Festival, some films had only been screened for a few days at few cinemas and there haven’t been that much groundbreaking films featured this year. But there are also good things that happened for Philippine cinema. The …
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