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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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Continue reading →: The Magnificent Seven: A Misplaced Superlative
By Justin Rev Ino Tamang Yet another remake hits the big screen with The Magnificent Seven. This film starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and other notable Hollywood personalities is a retelling of a circa 1960 flick of the same title. Unlike Pete’s Dragon, The Magnificent Seven retains every major element…
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Continue reading →: The Secret Life of Pets: The Two Sides of Familiarity
By Justin Rev Ino Tamang When the owners are away, the pets come out and play – that is the main premise. The narrative focuses on Max (Louis CK), a dog owned by Katie (Ellie Kemper). The two have the perfect owner-pet relationship, at least until Katie brings home a…
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