Khalil Ramos and Ashley Ortega will tell the story of Gen Z in their Cinemalaya Film 'As If It's True' (Still image from the movie) On social media, we can see various posts that depict different stereotypes about Gen Z, such as they have a short attention span or they need more attention and...
BATCH 2023 Meet the directors and some of the cast members competing in this year's Cinemalaya Film Festival (Image from Cinemalaya) After overcoming the challenges of the past couple of years, Cinemalaya is officially back with its usual lineup of 10 competing films for the full-length category...
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) present a special concert featuring three of the CCP's young music scholars: flutist Mark Kenedy Rocas, violinist Adrian Nicolas Ong, and pianist Aidan Baracol. The concert, titled "PPO Young People’s...
By JAMES SAM RIGHTEOUS VICTORY Michelangelo’s painting depicting David’s moment of triumph over Goliath Michelangelo, otherwise known as “Il Divino,” is most famously known for his 34 frescoes found on the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Frescoes being mural paintings that make use of...
After weeks of screen tests with various candidates, the casting leads for director James Gunn’s "Superman: Legacy" has officially came to a close. To play the Man of Steel is David Corenswet, known for his breakout role in "Pearl," "The Politician," and the upcoming sequel to the 1995 film...
"The Fine Art of Rodel Gonzalez," a grand art exhibition and auction, officially arrived in Manila this June for its first local act. Rodel Gonzalez, the first and only Filipino among 35 artists worldwide who have exclusive rights to paint Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel, came personally to unveil his...
Saying that the art of drag is a phenomenon these days is an understatement. Before, drag was only alive at night as drag performers hit the bars and clubs wearing their highest heels, sickening looks, and signature mugs. This time, we see drag artists everywhere, still drop-dead gorgeous, but...
Here are five novels that attempt to defy the limitations of their respective genres of sci-fi and fantasy, and explore new ways to earn literary merit: "Some Desperate Glory" by Emily Tesh In her new novel, "Some Desperate Glory," Emily Tesh introduces readers to a sophisticated and complex world...
Barbara 'Tweetums' Gonzalez-Ventura Beginning July 1, a six-session writing course will begin at Sunshine Place. Called “Write About Life,” the online course will be conducted on Saturdays, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. by Barbara “Tweetums” Gonzalez-Ventura. This is not an ordinary creative...
*EQUILIBRIUM*, oil on canvas, 2023 For creative individuals, inspiration comes from different ways and avenues. Some are from the wonders of nature, some from human emotions, and some are from life experiences. But contemporary painter Angelo Tabije’s muse comes from looking at life’s normalcy...
Mocaf is gearing up for an immersive second year! Mocaf or the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival continues to expand Filipino art experiences this July 28-30, 2023 at the Fairmont Hotel, Makati. With a dynamic showcase of up and coming artists to revered masters, Mocaf continues to foster an...
The Cultural Center of the Philippines gets out of the box with its new series of concert productions, dubbed "CCP Out-of-The-Box (OTB) Series," featuring performances that audiences normally wouldn’t see in conventional programming. Conceptualized by former artistic director Chris Millado, the...
