
FILM AND TV FEATURES
Ngayong buwan ng kababaihan, talakayin nating muli ang deklarasyon ni Miriam sa ‘Wayt Elefants’ at kung gaano ka-epektibong nakapagbigay-komento ang pelikulang ito ng matinding uyam sa mga dominanteng pamantayan ng kagandahan noon, at marahil hanggang ngayon.
In the flurry of discourse on Filipino film censorship over the past year, the case of ‘Asog’ was lost in the shuffle. But we must not forget; we must not let the violent displacement of Sicogon Island residents by Ayala Land Inc. be erased from our collective memories.
Jade Evangelista, also known as Wetsipon, is a young storyteller on a mission to preserve Philippine folklore through uniquely charming animated films.
CINEMATA’s Sinedisipulo XIII Film Festival made major strides from its previous years of exhibiting films from the regions, as it sought to elevate fresh voices from the Visayas and Mindanao to promising heights
Gia Coppola’s ‘The Last Showgirl’ is a quiet yet powerful meditation on aging, beauty, and resilience. From its slow and mundane opening, one is confronted with the question: what does it mean to be a woman?
One of the most unpredictable awards seasons has come to a close. The SINEGANG.ph staffers cast their own ballots to predict who they think will win at the 2025 Oscars.
Across two films and three countries, Ethan and Joy’s story explored the gendered turbulences of the OFW experience and its toll on relationships. ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye’ makes a smooth departure, but ‘Hello, Love, Again’ turns around and reverts to an old route.
What once felt like a breakup story, (500) Days of Summer now stands as a lesson in how we love and how our attachment styles pull us together just as easily as they push us apart.
When Harry Met Sally' is a timeless classic, but what makes its portrayal of love so charming? Revisiting the film as a twentysomething experiencing modern life and love.

FILM REVIEWS
‘Everything About My Wife’ tackles how couples begin to hate the very same things they initially liked about each other in their meet-cute, bringing a refreshing angle to the Filipino rom-com.
Beneath the slight eccentric clunkiness of ‘In The Lost Lands’ lies a very stylish and charmingly dorky slice of fantasy that believes in its own scrappy, wondrous illusions, and is all the better for it.
Watching JP Habac’s ‘Ex-Ex Lovers’ in the cinema feels like reliving a childhood memory — almost as if I was watching the same Marvin and Jolina on my grandparents’ sofa from years past.
Mikhail Red’s latest horror film ‘Lilim’ is a slick and chilling crowdpleaser that plays it safe — to its detriment.
Sosyal Climbers does what it sets out to do: deliver a fun, marketable rom-com that banks on chemistry, comedy, and the ever-relatable Filipino dream of financial stability.
'The Brutalist' explores an immigrant architect’s desire for legacy in the United States of America.
‘Mickey 17,’ Bong Joon-ho’s return is a darkly funny, yet vulnerable trip that explores our relationship with our sense of self and others, anchored by a stellar, career best performance from Robert Pattinson.
‘Broken Rage’ carries the weight of an artist confronting his own legacy, grappling with the realization that, despite a lifetime of reinvention, perception is, more often than not, unshakable.
'Matched' uses the perils of online dating to create an amusing, pulpy thriller, determined to unleash its twisted, somewhat obvious story, logic and sense be damned.

TV REVIEWS
With ‘Incognito,’ you can see the Netflix imprint on ABS-CBN with its slick style and quality action, but it never forgets its Filipino roots through family and camaraderie.
Hirokazu Kore-eda's second Netflix family drama series, ‘Asura,’ boasts a renowned ensemble cast and dives headfirst into the not-so-new affairs of men through the eyes of four sisters, each with their own secrets to tell, making it one of the early standouts of the year.
‘The Perfect Couple’ encapsulates all that we love about celebrity scandals, fueling our eagerness to know more about the case without actually caring for the people involved. Now streaming on Netflix.
For its third season, The Bear still makes room for fantastic television. But it’s clear-cut that it has experienced some errors in the kitchen for a string of episodes.
From Joko Anwar, the mastermind who turned Indonesian horror cinema on its head, comes ‘Nightmares and Daydreams’: a sci-fi series that will delight diehard followers and introduce new audiences to the mind of one of the most intriguing Asian filmmakers today.
Crawling out through the fallout of video game adaptations with much aplomb, Fallout sets its eyes on unexplored horizons, delivering a fresh perspective on the source material that genuinely surprises without losing the charm that made the games so iconic.

HALUHALO
The world’s favorite ogre and his crew are stomping their way to the country’s pioneer integrated resort, Newport World Resorts. Just in time for the holidays, Newport World Resorts’ production outfit, Full House Theater Company, presents Shrek The Musical from October to December 2025 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
The stars of ‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo’ made a grand entrance at a press conference held on Thursday, March 13, at Newport World Resorts’ Grand Bar and Lounge.
Tanghalang Pilipino’s ‘Kisapmata’ reminds us that in allowing ourselves to live on, we allow ourselves to remember—to never forget—and to continue retelling the story.
Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas is staging Mga Anak ng Unos as its second offering for its 47th theatre season this March 28 to April 13, 2025.
Tanghalang Ateneo, the longest-running theatre company in the Loyola Schools, is honored to present Ningning sa Silangan as the final production of its 46th season, “Eloquentia, Sapienta, Humanitas: The Ricky Season.
After a successful run last season, Repertory Philippines kicked off their 88th Season by bringing back its successful musical comedy from 2024 ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.’ The show runs until March 9, 2025, at the REP Eastwood Theater in Eastwood City Walk, Quezon City.
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