This review contains minor spoilers “You wouldn’t like me in the Philippines,” fashion designer Justine (Julia Montes) told medical student Lance (Alden Richards) in front of the picturesque Singapore at night. They were sobering up after drinking in a nearby bar, talking about Einstein’s quantum entanglement and living in another
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Film Review: ON VODKA, BEERS, AND REGRETS
“Tara, shot tayo.” “Pre, gusto kong mag-inom.” “Let’s drink till we drop.” Have you ever been asked by your peer, co-worker or even your best friend to join them in drinking alcohol? It doesn’t matter if it’s for a single bottle of San Miguel Pale Pilsen or a couple of Emperador Light brandy bottles,
Episode 29 – Irene Villamor
In the space of less than three years, Irene Villamor has directed some of the most interesting films in the country. Her films Sid & Aya and Meet Me in St. Gallen challenged traditional romance stories, and her latest film, Ulan, defies categorization. In this episode of Third World Cinema
Ulan Review: Here Comes The Rain Again
When the teasers and trailer popped up a few months ago, it stirred the internet and television viewers’ expectations: is it a supernatural horror film? Is it a love story? Not knowing what it is about also had us formulating theories and creating stories in our heads. Nevertheless, this film
Kuya Wes, Neomanila, and Ulan opens today
Whooops. Looks like ‘Captain Marvel’ isn’t going to conquer the rest of the screens this March, as three Filipino films will (hopefully) be dominating Metro Manila cinemas today, March 13! The same goes for ABS-CBN’s REELive the Classics as it opens with Dolphy’s Captain Barbel and Fox Searchlight/20th Century Fox’s The
