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REVIEW: ‘PATAY NA SI HESUS’ Thrives on the Hysterical Side of Life
When we think about humor in the discourse of Philippine Cinema, specifically in mainstream context focuses on the slapstick and insults. Since the early 2000s, indie films paved the way, it brought new compelling storie...
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REVIEW: Cars 3
The iconic Cars franchise has debuted the big screen back in 2006! And like every successful franchise, there will be lots of merchandise and sequels to come. And like every sequel, is Cars 3 a hit or miss… again? Lightning McQ...
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REVIEW: DUNKIRK is Genuinely Gripping
When telling a historical account, there’s always need of accuracy, detail is synonymous to challenge: costumes, characterization of personalities, narrative and such since it’s an immersion on the audience’ part. But for Dunki...
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REVIEW: ‘WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES’ is An Emotional Spectacle
From a failed experiment that started an epidemic, wiped out millions of the human population, followed by a post-apocalyptic world, where Caesar finds himself in a war within himself and in the human race. The title of ...
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REVIEW: Spider-Man: Homecoming
Another reboot? Marvel’s beloved friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has been rebooted twice. The first iconic role was given to Toby Maguire followed by Andrew Garfield before the titular hero was casted to Tom Holland. And like ...
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REVIEW: Despicable Me 3
Illumination’s films have become a worldwide phenomenon! Despicable Me Populated with characters that are distinctive, comedic and authentic, the studio boasts movies—including two of the top-six animated ones of all time—capti...
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REVIEW: Pirates of The Caribbean – Salazar’s Revenge
Walt Disney Pictures’ new high-seas adventure Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge sailed to a triumphant start at the Philippine box-office at No.1 as it nabbed an opening day gross of P14.5-M nationwide May...
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REVIEW: Wonder Woman
Truth be told, the DC Extended Universe is at the throes of polarized fan feedback. Its first foray in the form of Man of Steel cast a shadow of division amongst fans of Superman. Moreso, its follow-up film, Batman v Superman d...
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REVIEW: Alien Covenant
So “Alien: Covenant” (2017) is a direct sequel to “Prometheus” (2012) that leads to the classic cult film Alien (1979) but before your head explodes (pun intended) from the confusion (pun intended), you ...
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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...
