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Continue reading →: X-Men (Apocalypse): A Low Point for a Respected Franchise
By Justin Rev Ino Tamang The X-Men franchise has completed yet another trilogy with the release of X-Men: Apocalypse. For someone like me who’s been a fan of the franchise since the circa 1992 cartoon, expectations were definitely high. Apocalypse is one of the most interesting plots of the franchise,…
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Continue reading →: Films about motherhood to revisit in May: JunoBy Kimiyo Meadows I’m sure many Ellen Page fans will agree that the sweet, funny, and now out-and-proud actress first tugged at our heartstrings in the 2007 cult classic, Juno. With infinitely quotable dialogue and a great soundtrack to boot, the coming-of-age story has more to offer than meets the…
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Continue reading →: Allegiant: The curse of the sequels
By Heinrich Domingo Allegiant suffers from the typical problem of film sequels, the novelty is over and the story lost its quips and surprises. Plus, it is a third installation in a four-part movie adaptation making it a mere bridge between the grand opening and a dramatic ending.
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Continue reading →: Kung ang Ulan ay Gawa sa Tsokolate: Beautiful in its core
By Heinrich Domingo People tend to cast stone to any item put on the pedestal. The case of Kung ang Ulan ay Gawa sa Tsokolate is no different. Being awarded as CineFilipino’s 2016 best short film, the movie’s flaws and shortcomings were emphasized. Sans the first prize award, it could…
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Continue reading →: Hail, Caesar!: Real and reel
By Heinrich Domingo Cinema is but a reflection of the real world. The glistening set of Hollywood is nothing but a decorated stage of our own lives. This is what Hail, Caesar! wants the audience to understand in its comedy-filled, one and a half hour plot. Blurring the line between…
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