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Ang Mga Alingawngaw sa Panahon ng Pagpapasya (Echoes in the Midst of Indecision): Activism at the fore

04 Monday Apr 2016

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By: Heinrich Domingo

Activism, today, is a concept too alienating for people to understand. The struggle towards toppling the Philippines’ most corrupt official (Ferdinand Marcos Sr.) seems like a distant past. For a generation cradled comfortably in the soft mattress of democracy, fighting against tyranny is but a misaligned notion popularized by the radical hippies in the 80s. Alingawngaw sa Panahon ng Pagpapasya is a film that aims to discuss the 1986 revolution from the inside of the most basic unit of society – the family. Its narrative is a refreshing take for a story that has been delivered multiple times in multiple ways.

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Dahling Nick: Sculpting the bust of a national artist

04 Friday Mar 2016

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By Heinrich Domingo

The cinema stands between the real and imagined. While it is a reflection of reality, its art usually requires creative alteration to appeal to the crowd. It is a challenge then for filmmakers to tell a beautiful unadulterated story. Dahling Nick embodies this critical position of cinema and proves that it can be done. Largely helped by its naturally lovable subject, it turned out to be one of the most outstanding docu-dramas that we have seen in the recent years.

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Five Best Films of 2015

09 Saturday Jan 2016

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By Lei Landicho and Heinrich Domingo

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2015 introduced us to a multitude of outstanding films. It was a year of nostalgic remakes, revolutionary animations, and novel stories. Today, we would like to look back at five films that ignited once again the cinematic spark in us. If you think we missed some notable movies, feel free to put your comments below.

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Bambanti (Scarecrow): Pounding on a Grain of Truth

04 Friday Sep 2015

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by Heinrich Domingo

It is time for rural poverty to take the limelight. In this Zig Dulay’s masterpiece, he beautifully tells the story of a poor family set in the backdrop of abundant green rice fields and culturally rich Province of Isabela. He captures the essence of an Isabelino’s life through casting a brilliant ensemble of actors and actresses.

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