Honoring restoration done well Stepping inside the lobby of the Palacio is like being transported back in time, into the Roaring ‘20s when Art Deco halls hosted dazzling parties (Photo from Palacio de Memoria) Palacio de Memoria, the stately landmark along the scenic stretch of Roxas Boulevard,...
Yes! Our girls just did that Olivia Rodrigo dominates Grammy 2022 nominations with seven nods including the four big categories, making her the second-youngest artist to do it after Billie Eilish. This is also a historic moment as she is the first Filipino-American music artist to do the Big Four...
The group exhibition ‘Kaarawan, Musika, at mga Larawan’ puts the spotlight on Filipino culture William Gaudinez’ sculptural art is not something you see in your regular museum or art gallery trip. Using his main medium, wood assemblage, acrylic, industrial paint, and other found objects,...
And yet this year, just as Hollywood is rooting for Asian representation and the Academy Awards is actively inviting Filipino filmmakers, the Film Academy of the Philippines did not send an entry The elusive gold statuette trophy of the Academy (Oscar) is still a dream for the Philippines. Never in...
Seen as one of today’s legends in the local entertainment industry, veteran television director Bert de Leon, sadly, passed away. Described by his colleagues as someone who was easy to work with, Bert was best known for being the former director of GMA’s long-running gag show “Bubble Gang,”...
Remember that young girl with her Lola last year? She is all grown up now and has kids A master in presenting heartwarming holiday campaigns, Disney once again tugs everyone’s heartstring with the release of its latest advert titled “The Stepdad.” Still from 'The Stepdad' The new ad, released...
Present in his works are legends Michael Jackson, Audrey Hepburn, Charlie Chaplin, and more Christmas becomes a star-studded affair at Resorts World Manila as pop culture icons grace its mall-seum through the pop art of Filipino painter Norlie Meimban. For his 20th exhibition, the University of the...
Larger than life? After announcing her presidential bid for the 2022 Elections, Vice President Leni Robredo has been the center of many artworks produced by Filipino creatives. But this upcoming mega portrait of her might take the cake for its size alone. Muralist A.G. Saño shares on Instagram a...
From a cult leader and a zoologist to an over-the-top fashion icon, get to know more about Valentina and how she’s depicted on the screens For heroes to be iconic, they must have foes with traits that match their champion reputation. There must be a great contrast, like how dark and just Batman...
‘Jazz/Nocturne Interlude’ series presents the artist’s change of color If abstract painting would have a musical interpretation, it would definitely be jazz. It's full of improvisation and, much like abstract visual art, there is no formula, the beauty lies in the chaos and the surprises that...
It’s an apocalypse turned into a comedy On Dec. 24, 2021, Earth is about to meet its end. Well, sort of. Netflix’s much-awaited film “Don’t Look Up,” which is set to premiere the day before Christmas, presents an apocalypse brewing and human beings don't seem to be bothered by it. When...
SM Cinemas welcome moviegoers back! More movie houses are opening in Metro Manila as the holidays draw closer by the day. Adding to the list are SM Cinemas as they welcome moviegoers back to the big screen experience. Photo from SM Cinemas Leading its return is the SM Cinema Aura Premier, which...
