ALL FILM REVIEWS
‘Brocka X Bernal’ REVIEW: A Love Letter to Two Legends of Philippine Cinema
Brocka X Bernal is a love letter to the titular two legends of Philippine cinema, from the stars who loved them and for the generations after who might need a reintroduction.
‘Monkey Man’ REVIEW: The Rise of a Violent and Explosive Modern Legend
Monkey Man proves itself legendary, showcasing Dev Patel as a vengeful killer who aims to take down a corrupt government on his own.
'Civil War' REVIEW: Oversimplifying America as a Backdrop for War Photojournalism
Civil War is less about fifty states fighting one another and more about the thrill of capturing chaotic scenes during wartime.
‘Die Beautiful’ REVIEW: Paolo Ballesteros’ Passionate Portrait of a Beauty Queen
Eight years after its 2016 MMFF debut, Die Beautiful stands tall as a passionate, post-mortem portrait of a transgender beauty queen in Philippine society.
‘Iti Mapukpukaw’ REVIEW: A local animated masterpiece arrives on Netflix
Iti Mapukpukaw finds new life on Netflix, breaking through art dimensions and film conventions with its animated exploration of trauma and losing one’s self.