The importance of personal stories in Venice Atienza’s work The documentary films of our Filipina filmmakers, Ramona S. Diaz, Alyx Arumpac, and Joanna Vasquez Arong did not get in the Oscars this year but we received good news that the first full-length documentary film of Venice Atienza, Last...
Human connection is as equally important as infrastructure, and a Department of Culture and the Arts can help facilitate that Lately, as I was traversing through the latest portion of the Skyway over EDSA, I suddenly had this thought: These are physical interconnections and they are all wonderful...
Survival. That is, perhaps, the theme of 2020 for most of us. The year that was and the year that people would rather forget. But part of survival is facing what has been and turning it into what could be—and this is a key difference between those who made the most of the past year and those who...
Dubbed as ‘ Diwata ,’ the photograph collection is currently part of the Southeast Asia Queer Cultural Festival 2021: ‘Be/Longings,’ running until March 13 The Oryol, Nagmalitung Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata, and Sirena Filipino artists and fashion creatives Renz Botero, Natu Xantino, and Ram...
The magic lives on Movie stars Elijah Wood and Daniel Racliffe join together in the cover of Empire Magazine in celebration of the 20th anniversary release of the films "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." The two films, which are now...
Lego builders all over the world will soon be able to recreate Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 masterpiece Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” painting is now being reimagined as a Lego set. Yes, with about 1,500 bricks! Lego builders all over the world will soon be able to recreate the 1889...
Joar Songcuya has traveled the world as one of the millions of Filipino sailors. But unlike most Filipino sailors, he has transitioned into an artist while traversing the world’s seas and oceans. Joar Songcuya In his inaugural exhibition at Altro Mondo art museum in Makati City, the Ilonggo...
Her ‘Love Story (Taylor’s Version)’ is now available for pre-order Taylor Swift American pop singer Taylor Swift announces through a social media post that she will be releasing a newly recorded version of “Fearless,” coinciding her plan to control her songs outright, according to the New...
‘My Neighbor Tarsieroro ,’ a Facebook user comments. It is a fact that many Filipinos are fascinated by the art of Studio Ghibli. Pinoys love it so much that Ghibli animation even serve as inspiration for their own works. The latest to showcase his love for the Japanese film animation...
A date with art is always a good one Why are there so many romantic scenes in films set in museums? There is the movie “Hitch” with characters portrayed by Will Smith and Eva Mendes on a date in Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Another is the 1979 film “Manhattan,” which is Woody Allen’s...
Here’s a guide to the virtual art fair experience There is no pandemic great enough to stop art from thriving. Proving that is the country’s beloved art fair Art in the Park with its 15th anniversary celebration. But unlike its previous, art fair “walk in park” will take place online,...
Darryl Yap’s upcoming film is under fire for its poster ‘misrepresention’ of people with mental health conditions Even before the time of the pandemic, many of us have already been battling an invisible enemy. Mental health has been a topic debated by many. But whatever the argument is,...
