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Continue reading →: Ang Lihim ni Antonio: The Ugly Truth
by Heinrich Domingo At the height of gay Pinoy Indie Films was a movie that exhibits the marriage of eroticism and identity. Ang Lihim ni Antonio banks on the effectiveness of sex and violence in presenting a boy’s tale of familial relationship, homosexuality, and sexual fantasies.
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Continue reading →: Countdown to Cinemalaya
Brace yourselves. Cinemalaya is coming! One of the most revered occasions for Philippine cinema is here. Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is an annual event that showcases “new cinematic works by Filipino filmmakers – works that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity.”…
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Continue reading →: Magic Mike XXL: A Waste of Potential
by Heinrich Domingo A film which sexually objectifies male strippers has the potential of reversing the patriarchal norm. Yet, its makers decided to stay where it is safe – in a place where macho image is more important than gender discussion.
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Continue reading →: Ant-Man: Sizing Up Marvel’s New Hero
by Heinrich Domingo Ant-Man crawls its way in earning a spot among the Marvel silver screen heroes. Banking on the main character, plus combining comedy and wit, the film won over its highly expectant audience.
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