ALL FILM REVIEWS
‘The Chanters’ REVIEW: A Touching Intersection of Cultures
“The Chanters”, simply put, prods its audience with an ingenious mix of contemporary and traditional cultures in a way that leaves a mark on them even after watching.
‘SWAP’ (2015) REVIEW: A Mediocre, Single-Take Martial Law Experiment
Remton Zuasola's 2015 drama-thriller implicitly examines crime in the backdrop of Martial Law antics while leaving much to be desired.
‘Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus’ REVIEW: The Line Between Longing and Obsession
Dwein Baltazar’s 'Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus' proves to be a hidden gem within the Philippines’ filmography among the masses. It distinguishes itself from other drama/romance movies with its hint of something supernatural.
‘Adela’ REVIEW: The Elderly and Conflicted
Adela is both a movie of the neglected elderly and the ignored poor. In trying to coexist, they become accessory to a narrative that diminishes the staying power each side tries to offer.
‘Pagdating sa Dulo’ REVIEW: A star is born
Pagdating sa Dulo is Ishmael Bernal’s 1971 directorial debut, and it’s just as self-assured and uncompromising as the rest of his films would later turn out to be.