These three novels are wonderful examples of the illuminating literary fiction being written today. Two capture the vibrant lives of women in their sunset years, while the third is an entertaining window into 19th-century England - among the best novels I’ve read this year. "The Correspondent" by...
Do you know that you can watch Japanese films for free online? I am not talking about bootleg or pirated sites, but an official one sanctioned by the Japanese government. And all you need to do is sign up for free. The Japanese Film Festival (JFF), which regularly hosts movie screenings in certain...
A third Minions movie has hit the theaters, what makes this stand out from the crowd? Surprisingly, a lot more than one would think. “Minions & Monsters” has plenty of charm, wit, and laughs for what one might usually dismiss as sequel slop. Ever since the Minions first graced the big screen in...
The evolution of a sculptor’s practice is rarely a straight line; more often, it is a continuous process of unfolding, transformation, and becoming. For Jinggoy Buensuceso, this journey reaches a major milestone this June as he brings his immersive exhibit to Luenrit Yaowarat in Bangkok,...
A routine bag inspection by police officers at the Aparri School of Arts and Trade (ASAT) in Aparri, Cagayan on Friday, June 26, led to the confiscation of a homemade caliber .38 firearm and a kitchen knife from two male students who allegedly admitted they had brought the weapons to school because...
There’s something about the tension felt in “Widow’s Bay” that makes it a solid series. Apple TV has been on a roll with its offerings in recent years. So far, heavy hitters like Dan Erickson’s “Severance,” Vince Gilligan of “Breaking Bad” fame’s “Pluribus,” and the...
Filipino filmmaker Arvin Belarmino has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization behind the Oscars, marking another milestone for Philippine cinema on the global stage. Belarmino is among 529 artists and executives invited by the Academy this...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group’s membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago. Among those who received invites are “One Battle After Another” nominee...
When Milly Alcock first popped up for a short cameo in James Gunn’s “Superman,” she was quick to win over audiences for her snarky, carefree attitude. Now, it 's her time to shine in her solo movie with David Guillespe’s “Supergirl.” Does she have the power to carry an entire film,...
For three decades, Hoseki Jewelry Art has transformed precious materials into pieces meant to be worn, cherished, and passed down through generations. This year, the Filipino jewelry house is marking its 30th anniversary not with another jewelry collection, but with an art exhibition inspired by...
Senator Loren Legarda reminded Filipinos that Dr. Jose Rizal’s vision for Philippines remains unfinished, and it is the duty of Filipinos to carry out the national hero’s aspiration of freedom and dignity. Speaking at Wilhelmsfeld, Germany, where Rizal once longed for home and completed the...
Davao artist Bing Taojo returns with “Brief Eternities,” a new exhibition that transforms flowers into meditations on time, memory, and the beauty of impermanence. Now on view at Galerie Joaquin at Power Plant Mall, the show presents a collection of vibrant floral works that invite viewers to...
