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Continue reading →: Batman vs Superman (Dawn of Justice): Alienating prequel
By Heinrich Domingo Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice is reserved for fanatics who have for so long waited for their favorite DC Comics characters. But for viewers unfamiliar with the world of Batman and Superman, watching the film to discover a new realm is not worth it. It does…
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Continue reading →: Five Feminist Films to Watch on iflixWe often see women in Filipino films, yet their roles are only confined to either being a dutiful wife or a beautiful mistress. In the rise of the independent cinema movement, subjects and themes were expanded and women began to take important roles. Until today, films are in constant struggle…
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Continue reading →: Bingoleras: Women and the Church
By Heinrich Domingo Bingoleras is a critique of the Catholic Church and its views on women in the society. It presented loud, hypersexual, strong-willed women countering the church’s stereotypes. For a country that cannot separate religion and its state affairs, this film is helpful in making the public realize that…
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Continue reading →: Katok: Of street children and metaphors
By Heinrich Domingo The story follows the typical life of a young boy who begs on the street. His life is an everyday struggle as he hopes to survive each day. Yet, it was later revealed that his efforts were not only for him. They were meant to serve a…
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Continue reading →: Saan Man Ngunit Dito (Anywhere But Here): Of mature love and heartache
By Heinrich Domingo A couple confronts issues that have been bugging their relationship while doing their routinary mountain hike. They talk about their failure of not having a child and the consequent cracks this brought in their relationship.
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