‘The Loved One’ Review: The Two Sides of Love

It’s an Irene Villamor film. If you’re expecting deep talks about relationships and life, you’ll get it all and more. It’s actually how the story was built. While visually, Curtis and Jericho played their part really well, it’s the conversations that tell the story. The lines, the meanings behind their words, how they hold back from saying things and how they let it all out when it was all they have left.

Read our full review of ‘THE LOVED ONE.’ Now showing in cinemas nationwide.

‘Bar Boys: After School’ Review: Thought-provoking story with impactful performances.

It’s eye-opening, thought-provoking, inspiring and at the same time, comforting. Beyond the entertainment factor of the film, it showcases other people’s lives, struggles, and how they overcome these challenges – this is one of the reasons why I love watching movies.

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‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: A sufficient conclusion

It’s hard to follow how big ‘Wicked’ (2024) is, visually and emotionally, how the talents of the lead stars presented in the first film are even harder to top. But ‘Wicked: For Good’ demonstrated sufficient drama, magic and music for the fans and non-fans to have their “wicked” ending.

Read our full review of ‘Wicked: For Good.’ Now showing in cinemas nationwide. Also available in IMAX 3D, 3D/4Dx and ScreenX. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #WickedForGoodPH

‘Quezon’ Review: Everything isn’t always what it looks like

QUEZON (2025) ReviewDirected by Jerrold Tarog The film is like its titular role’s personalities; you can’t pinpoint one that can describe it as a whole. Quezon, played wonderfully by Jericho Rosales, takes you on his journey as a politician in an entertaining way that feels as if he is multitasking as the writer, director, and …