It's May the 4th, Star Wars Day, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) steals a bit of the limelight from the galaxy far, far away by releasing a short video that serves as a confirmation of its planned films and shows under its co-called Phase 4. Scene from ‘Eternals’ (Screenshot/Marvel...
View the first ever survey of the complete body of ink works by Cheong Soo Pieng, a key figure in the development modernism in visual arts in the Southeast Asia Cheong Soo Pieng, Resting, c. 1978-83, Chinese ink and colour on silk, 68 x 95 cm. Private Collection. (2) As we coop up at home in these...
The art of waiting IMG_20210503_065434 Anton Del Castillo believes that his art, although often rooted in personal events and people close to him, can be a way to express universal themes. For Anton, all art conveys a narrative. The stories shown in his works, however, are founded on visions. “...
Wanted: Young filmmaker Nespresso Talents 2021 Now more than ever, we must make an effort to make the world a better place. In today’s world, the smallest act of kindness can have the biggest impact. The sixth edition of the annual vertical filmmaking competition by the coffee brand Nespresso,...
SCREENCRUNCH: It’s another adventure featuring teenagers... all the problems that go with that Alina and Gen. Kirigan (Netflix) If you start watching Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone” and realize that you’ve seen it before, that’s because you probably have—not literally, of course, because...
He died last April 29, 2021 at age 79 Allan Cosio (Photo from Alliance Française de Manille Facebook page) The art and culture industry mourns the death Filipino postwar painter, sculptor, and theater production designer Allan Cosio who passed away on April 29, 2021 at the age 79. Born on June 20,...
Celebrate its legacy online with arts talk and more Photo from UP Diliman MATA Facebook page Among those greatly affected by the pandemic is the theater industry. All around the world, theaters have not just let their curtains down but closed their doors to visitors. Thespians and staff are left...
See how a humble girl from Naga City became the empowered woman she is today VP Leni Robredo and the cover of ‘Dancing Waters’ Vice president (VP) Leni Robredo is an inspiration for many Filipinos. While she is seen as a social activist, she is best known for her kindness and compassion. Many...
SCREENCRUNCH: Still, the film delivers on its promise of pure, wholesome, unadulterated violence—and more By now, you’ve probably seen the latest film remake of ‘90s video game title “Mortal Kombat.” You probably know (*SPOILER ALERT*) that there’s a chance it will get a second...
Did you know that parrotfish covers itself with mucus cocoon at night? By Gregg Yan A bicolor parrotfish Over the past years, social media posts have been circulating about the need to avoid parrotfish, popularly called loro or molmol in public markets. These posts have been shared tens of...
The stories worth telling Hersley Casero and his Will Go Together 01, oil on canvas, 2021 Over a year in a pandemic, Filipinos, who are known to be models of resiliency, are experiencing the kind of struggle that is more than they can handle. Every day, stories of inspiration, of heartbreak, and of...
‘New director of the decade’ Ramin Bahrani makes his biggest film on Netflix Rag to riches story of an Indian driver We caught the live streaming of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Master Class with director Ramin Bahrani last week with TIFF executive director and co-head Cameron...
