Phileo Victor Ko

Firmly planted in the lives of three Mumbai nurses in the lower-income part of the city, ‘All We Imagine as Light’ gently claims its place as one of the century’s most romantic films asserting that third world romances are worthy of the big screen.

‘Conclave’ is an incoming classic that compels audiences to still believe in the power of well-acted, dialogue-driven movies.

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ breezes through the usual tricks and charms of its talents. Nevertheless, seeing Tim Burton corral some career-rejuvenating fun in the age of belated sequel-itis still has its rewards.

Lily Gladstone and Isabel Deroy-Olsen compel with subdued performances in Erica Tremblay’s debut narrative film.

If you’re not into a three-hour epic like 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1,' which may or may not be a nuanced, multicultural (but still White-heavy) look at America then and now, this isn’t for you.

Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum bring A-list swooning to a rom-com set against the backdrop of a historic moon landing. Its visual flair and familiar rhythm guarantee a good time at the movies.

IF’s mandate of healing adults’ inner children succeeds in everything except one crucial thing: making cinematic imagination fun for kids.

Marisa Abela’s Amy Winehouse impression and her music make this film’s formulaic womb-to-tomb story go down easier, but its fundamental basicness is tough to sit through. Moreso for Amy’s lifelong fans.

Its blockbuster-eyed filmmaking understands life’s urgency to move, but offers little affirmation beyond its humor and charm to those who have fewer means to change like its protagonist.

On paper, ‘3 Days, 2 Nights in Poblacion’ is an otherwise nondescript recollection of a memorable time that has interesting leads and better film influences as its ingredients.

Yasujiro Ozu invites audiences not to be intimidated by this storied classic, rewarding them with observations on family and the inevitability of time that still resonate today.