ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS (2023) ReviewDirected by David F. Sandberg Usually, you tend to feel the shift of treatment in sequels. It feels bigger, it feels like the production has more confidence. Or in short, it has a bigger budget. While I can also say the same thing to Shazam! Fury of the Gods, …
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ABOUT US BUT NOT ABOUT US (2022) ReviewDirected by Jun Robles Lana From reminiscing sweet moments to realizing you don’t really know the people close to you, Jun Robles Lana’s ‘About Us But Not About Us’ is a smart and perfectly paced drama thriller you’ll go nuts how the film will go from cute to …
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AJOOMMA (2022) ReviewDirected by Shuming He It’s really a grand time to be a fan of anything Korean. From music to series and movies, to their culture, we embrace anything Korean. That’s the essence of Singapore’s entry to the Oscars, Ajoomma. But like Korean media, the film also shows how family is like for Asian …
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SCREAM VI (2023) ReviewDirected by Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin It’s hard to make new installments of beloved franchises and with Scream, the biggest challenge is if they can still give the audiences the edge-of-your-seat experience they wanted, and with its sixth installment, it’s a relief that they can still pull off surprises and thrilling set pieces. …
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SUZUME (2022) ReviewDirected by Makoto Shinkai There’s adventure, there’s romance, there’s fantasy, Makoto Shinkai doesn’t disappoint with his latest animated film, Suzume. While it’s not my favorite Shinkai film, Suzume is undoubtedly stunningly animated. Every corner, every inch of every scene is just beautiful, you’ll fall in love with the film whether you’re clueless about …
THE WHALE (2022) ReviewDirected by Darren Aronofsky It’s impossible not be moved by not just the performances of Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink and Hong Chau, The Whale gives you a touching analysis of relationships among people who are isolated, abandoned, seeking refuge, asking for forgiveness. These analysis will most likely led the viewers to reflect …
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ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (2023) ReviewDirected by Peyton Reed The third installment of the Ant-Man franchise is indeed its biggest and most emotional yet but it’s hard to dismiss how generic the drama and world-building of the quantum realm was, especially knowing how vital it is in the coming installment of the Multiverse Saga. …
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TEN LITTLE MISTRESSES (2023) ReviewDirected by Jun Robles Lana As the film opens, you’ll know you’re in for a good ride. Jun Robles Lana’s fabulous murder mystery is fun and campy. From its production and stars, you can expect nothing less. But having that many stellar cast kind of affect the focus on the film …
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MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE (2023) ReviewDirected by Steven Soderbergh It’s not the usual story to have a trilogy, but apparently, Steven Soderbergh still have some stories left for Channing Tatum’s “Magic” Mike Lane. The story is thin but it’s sexier, more intimate and has a different perspective than the first two. While its predecessors focus …
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KNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023) ReviewDirected by M. Night Shyamalan This is not the home invasion movie or at least not the one you’re thinking. M. Night Shyamalan’s latest mystery thriller might not make sense at first but as the story progresses, you find yourself intrigued and engaged at the story and the characters. The …
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