The 29th Cine Europa edition last May 30, 2026, brought Elias Demetriou’s “Maricel,” a 120-minute film about an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) played by Zar Donato, as she struggles to live with an elderly couple in a small farm village in Cyprus. Language barrier, food, culture, and values...
It is one thing to see and admire a work of art, but seeing it with movement is another. The experience is somewhat extraordinary, magical even, as if seeing the masterpiece come to life as it shines, makes a sound, and lures viewers in to look closer. That’s exactly what Filipino artist Ivan...
After thousands of dedicated fans worldwide clamored for a theatrical screening, “The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act” finally hit the big screen over the weekend. It marks the third win for indie productions, after “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” both made by fellow YouTubers, which...
The Philippines’ biggest and most exciting celebration of toys, collectibles, cosplay, gaming, comics, and pop culture returns bigger than ever as TOYCON NEXUS x POPLIFE Festival 2026 takes over the SMX Convention Center Manila from June 12 to 14, 2026. Bringing together every corner of fandom...
The largest pop culture convention in Southeast Asia returns as Toycon Philippines celebrates its 23rd anniversary in partnership with the Pop Life Festival. Happening on June 12 to 14, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, this year’s theme, “All Fandoms, One Toycon,” will transform the...
A strange and hilarious trend has been circulating across Philippine social media, with the names Sharmaine, Vanessa, and Melanie popping up in memes, captions, and short-form videos. At first glance, it might look like a real-life group of people involved in some viral drama or inside joke. But...
Marjane Satrapi will forever be known for creating the iconic graphic novel and animated film "Persepolis." According to a statement sent to Agence France-Presse, Marjane passed away from sadness, just one year after the passing of her husband, Mattias Rippa. She was 56. In "Persepolis," we are...
When venturing out to Bantayan Island, you can sense the calmness of the waves, bringing serene feelings like never before. Coconut trees stretch out and sway in the gentle breeze. It 's a feeling Dutch Filipina artist Martha Atienza knows all too well, having been partly raised on the island...
Here are three novels - one a Crime Fiction adventure from a noted South Korean female author, the second is a Horror/Fantasy set in Japan. And the third is the first novel from a Chinese-American author whose short stories have won a Nebula and Hugo. "Mrs. Shim Is A Killer" by Kang Jiyoung This...
Imagine you find yourself entering the wrong door one day, only to get yourself trapped in a seemingly endless hallway. As you make your way around, there is nothing but the humming of the fluorescent lightbulbs above and the dull, yellow walls stretching on. In what feels like hours, just...
“Live and die in the moment and repeat that cycle.” This is the uncompromising mantra behind “Child World Grotto,” a collaborative exhibit by Ana Verayo and Ernest Concepcion at Modeka Art. Running until June 6, the project marks a fascinating convergence between Ana’s calculated...
The Virgin Labfest (VLF) officially comes of age in its 21st edition, stripping down all pretense of innocence while showcasing the bold Filipino voice and spirit. As it nurtures emerging and established playwrights, directors, actors, and designers, it revels in the artistic and creative desires...
