Posts Tagged ‘local’
Movies
THE DIALOGUE: Firing The Birdshot with Mikhail Red and Mary Joy Apostol
Rarely do we see a local film that succeeds in achieving the compositional aesthetic typically seen in Japanese and Korean films. Numerous helmers have stepped and tried, but neither of them seemed close to achievement. We have...
Movies
It Is Official: Liza Soberano Flies As DARNA
It is now moot and academic, as Liza Soberano is set to wear the crimson and gold shades of local superheroine Darna. Confirmed last Tuesday in an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN correspondent MJ Felipe, the 19-year old actres...
Movies
Is Liza Soberano The New DARNA?
It’s been months since the departure of Angel Locsin from the much-anticipated superhero project Darna, leaving both the fans and the press wondering about the fate of the red-clad heroine. Multiple rumors and speculation...
Movies
Official Cast of “Goyo” Revealed!
Fans and followers of the wildly successful historical film “Heneral Luna” have a reason to celebrate as the cast of its highly anticipated sequel “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” has finally been revealed. The official announcement ...
Movie Reviews
REVIEW: Bliss (2017)
Truth be told, we have seen a multitude of local films that aim to discuss topics beyond the boundaries of the Pinoy norm. From the stark lens of Erik Matti, to the bold and aggressive angles of Brilliante Mendoza, and to the p...
Movies/TV
THE DIALOGUE: On Juggling Many Roles with Paulo Avelino
Over the years Paulo Avelino has transitioned himself from being the “Prince of Pinoy Teleseryes” to being one of the most reputable actors of the decade. These days he takes on many different roles whether he’s the leading man...
Movies
THE DIALOGUE: JP Habac and the Elusive Notion of ‘Forever’
For the past 8 years, filmmaker JP Habac has a knack for translating the harsh realities of our society through his own films; whether it is about the grievances of two children in a hostile environment, the parallels of human ...
Spotlight
Con Stories: Cosplay Mania 2016
Every year, Cosplay Mania opens its doors to cosplayers and enthusiasts alike to strut their stuff and have fun doing so. There’s always something to see at the con floor as Cosplay goes beyond what is only limited in the enter...
Community
CON STORIES: Asia Pop Comic-Con 2016
Asia Pop Comic-Con recently ended its second run as it yet again offered the complete geek convention experience, with so much to see and do in the con floor for its many attendees. But in the sea of people, we all celebrate wh...
Movies
THE DIALOGUE: Playing A Game of Patintero with MIHK VERGARA
Let me start off with a quick story, if you will. Two decades ago, like every kid back then, I was a gutsy youngster who would brave the streets after school time just to play for kicks. I remember calling out on strangers just...
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