Some people believe there is no reason for us to look back on the past in order to move forward and brave what lies ahead. But this is what exactly artist Almer Moneda wants to debunk in his latest exhibition “Empowering Nostalgia.” Almer Moneda Through his works, Moneda reminds his viewers...
In 1897, Bram Stoker wrote the novel *Dracula*, creating a fictional character, R. M. Renfield. This year, a film produced and directed by Chris McKay known for his directorial debut, *The Lego Batman* *Movie* (2017), creates the horror comedy *Renfield*, starring Nicholas Hoult as Robert...
Who says you need to go all the way up to Baguio to have a fun weekend? Why not choose a trip down South of the Metro, instead? No, not to Tagaytay; there are other destinations in the South for you to relax, eat good food, and enjoy a more pleasant view and weather. The traffic going there is also...
After its successful metamorphosis on its recently concluded 38th concert season, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) turns gold. Established in 1973, the country’s leading orchestra looks back at its humble beginnings through its PPO 50th Anniversary Gala, slated on May 12, 8 m., at the...
Get ready to groove with "*Indak Pilipinas: Mga Tradisyon at Interpretasyon*," the biggest folkloric dance showcase that gathers the best Filipino folk dance groups. The show will happen on May 19, Friday and 20, Saturday, 2023, 7p.m., with 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, at Metropolitan Theater Manila....
Based on a 2010 best-selling mystery novel of the same name, and authored by popular Filipino writer Bob Ong, "Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan" is finally set to be released this May 18, 2023. Directed by Chito Roño and starring Joshua Garcia as Galo, the film revolves around a college student...
In Philippine art, it seems almost impossible to break through its competitive field, launch a solo show, or even to merely finish an art education. Fundacion Sansó wants to change all this by connecting with and assisting artists and other creatives in the industry by means of their various...
You can't help but catch a good mood when viewing the works of rising contemporary artist Valerie Teng. The positive vibes from her paintings were absolutely brimming when Manila Bulletin Lifestyle took a sneak peek of her latest exhibit at ARTablado in Robinson Galleria. "All the Luck in World"...
Leeroy New’s Flame chair beside Carlo Magno’s acrylic on canvas, Forest Trails (estimate P200,000-P250,000); in the foreground, a four-piece Ambassador set c. 1930s, Arturo Luz’s steel sculpture, Solo Performer, edition 100/100 (estimate P180,000-P200,000), cowhide rug (estimate...
The recently concluded National Arts Month (NAM) celebration of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) was a veritable feast for the eyes and ears. The month-long activities for NAM culminated in a dance festival held in Silay, Negros Occidental last April. Sayaw Pinoy director...
Most of the time, we humans abhor rubbish or avoid individuals who talk nonsense. But are they really talking nonsense or we’re just simply missing the point? This is what artist RC Caringal explores in her latest show “Nonsense,” currently on exhibit at the Art Verite Gallery in Taguig...
The *Parangal ng Sining* was short and sweet, held on April 23 at Seda Hotel, Quezon City. The government through the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) gave recognition to a number of important pillars and movers in the film industry. Paolo Villaluna and Mrtiks Escobar; Dolly de...
