...animal villains, that is By Bill Urrutia I was never terrified of cartoon villains from the animated films of the ‘90s and early 2000s. In fact, the so-called anti-heroes are—in a lot of ways—more intriguing: They're almost always fashionable, deadly competent, have a knack for witty...
Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. chooses not to forget ' Ang Daigdig ng mga Api ' We have read the newly launched book, " Ang Daigdig ng mga Api : Remembering a Lost Film" by Clodualdo “Doy” del Mundo, Jr., which he pursued against all odds with the help of Dik Trofeo, assistant director and script...
Literature, movies, and series about the imagined apocalypse and the post-apocalypse to keep our minds off this one Apocalyptic fiction challenges us to think of a far-fetched world, somewhere entirely different from reality. In the Covid era, however, most of the horrific, imagined narratives...
Yasujiro Ozu’s trilogy, comprising of Late Spring (1949), Early Summer (1951), and Tokyo Story (1953), is regarded by many as his magnum opus and some of the greatest works in cinema. By Josh Morente OZU'S FILMS Movie posters of (from left) Late Spring, Early Summer, and Tokyo Story Informal...
Renowned mountaineer Capt. Um Hong-gil, whose life was the subject of the film “The Himalayas," will become the first Korean to launch own DNA into space. This was announced by Celestis Inc., the pioneer of Memorial Spaceflight Services for those seeking to celebrate a life or the life of a loved...
AJ Raval made a name for herself disrobing in a number of sexy films. But there are talks she has gotten tired of doing the same. Adding fuel to the fire is Viva’s revelation that she has been replaced as lead of the upcoming “Scorpio Nights 3.” Speculations are rife that boyfriend Aljur...
Vince Rillon has leveled up. Although known mostly for repeated appearances in so-called bold films, Vince has finally proven he is more than just the usual "hubadero" recently, earning a best actor plum at the 19th Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy. The recognition was for his performance in his...
FEELING FINE AND SANDY Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort beachfront Skin everywhere, as phrased by Alexandria-born American writer André Aciman in his hugely popular 2007 novel Call Me By Your Name , a little too Millennial-ish, said a reader, meaning too youngish, to which I replied, “But the...
Three Korean films have been invited to the 75th Cannes Film Festival, which will be held from May 17 to 28. On April 14, Pierre Lescure and Thierry Frémaux announced the Official Selection for the 2022 Cannes Film Festival in Paris. (Clockwise from left) Korean films "Hunt," "Broker" and...
For its eighth edition, ‘Five Films For Freedom’ sheds light on the LGBTQIA+ experience abroad In the Philippines, the LGBTQIA+ Community’s presence on mass media is as vibrant as its rainbow flag. We see queer stories narrated by queer creatives on different platforms, giving Filipinos a...
The Hollywood director shows off his new camera moves and his flair for lens flares By Bill Urrutia Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures International Every day during the pandemic, we have come to better understand the importance of medical institutions. From healthcare budget allocation,...
Hollywood director and producer Michael Bay’s latest film “Ambulance” is now showing in cinemas nationwide in the Philippines. “Ambulance” was a product of the pandemic. Bay, whose credits include “Transformers” franchise, “Armageddon,” “Bad Boys,” “Bad Boys II” and...
