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Continue reading →: Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko: A Look Into the Classical Film’s PhenomenonIsusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko is worth reliving neither because of its blockbuster success nor its well-loved cast. This film invites the audience to have a peek on a curious moment in the history of Philippine cinema – a moment when the biggest film studio is building the idea of…
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Continue reading →: Mila: Cinema of the Masses
By Heinrich Domingo Mila is a timeless piece of art that leaves valuable lessons not only to its audience but to filmmakers alike. Through treating the movie viewers with utmost respect, it shows that the masses can relate and understand social issues and realities. This film is too confident on…
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Continue reading →: Seklusyon: Opening Doors for Change
By Heinrich Domingo Seklusyon begins with an interesting story. It is set in the 1940s, with religion and mysticism luring viewers to dip into its narrative. But as it progresses, this inviting story turns into a murky narrative that engulfs the viewers to a mar of confusion and disappointment. It…
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Continue reading →: Kubo and the Two Strings: Perfection in Animation
By Justin Rev Ino Tamang Forget anything animated you have seen this year; Kubo and the Two Strings is here.
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Continue reading →: Patintero – Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo: Of Heart and Nostalgia
By Justin Rev Ino Tamang “May laro, may laro, may laro,” yells a scrawny kid as he runs around town to announce an upcoming game of patintero. In the village of San Jose, this game means everything. Youngsters settle their disputes (no matter how trivial) by playing this game. Opposing…
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