The extraordinary brilliance of Dahling Nick is fully realized in its interviews with figures in Nick Joaquin’s life such as: National Artists for Literature Bienvinido
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Manang Biring
Manang Biring takes off her robe, uninhibited by the darkness of her home (which apparently has not had electricity for a long time) and caresses her right
Dayang Asu
Much has been said about the pacing issues of Bor Ocampo’s Dayang Asu (Eng title: Dognation), and I think that is what makes this film
Bukod Kang Pinagpala
Faith is its own logic. That’s one reason why religion isn’t a recurring topic at open mics. No one will laugh at those jokes—unless in the
C1 Originals 2015 Awards Night: ‘Manang Biring’, ‘Dayang Asu’ win big
Cinema One Originals is nearing to a close yet cinephiles remain restless. Miguel Gomes‘ latest, the three-parter Arabian Nights, are playing in parts tonight, tomorrow and on Tuesday
Carl Papa on his new film ‘Manang Biring’
A scene midway through Manang Biring is the film’s most affecting: in a cab, Biring (Erlinda Villalobos) and her friends plan for Christmas. They talk about the
The Assassin
I must admit; upon entering the movie theatre, I expected Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s The Assassin to be a high-energy Wuxia drama with exploding colors, intense fight
