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A Trip to the MET
In light of the Manila Metropolitan Theater’s recent reopening, Jay of the Editorial Board takes a trip to the cultural space and shares his thoughts of being inside and watching a film there.
Taming the Dog in ‘The Power of the Dog’: On the atmospheric illustration of power and manipulation
Slowly, the rabbit becomes Phil, falling into the trap of Peter as he develops an elevated sense of desire. Perhaps, a romantic attachment towards him. Hoping for a parallel situation, between what happened to him and Bronco Henry. An uncomfortable situation due to age differences, a predatory relationship.
Goodbye, Dragon Inn and the elegiac ruminations on cinematic space, time, and the self
'Goodbye, Dragon Inn' is about a movie theatre haunted by ghosts of the past, yet they are relived and celebrated through film.
Let’s talk about the Spider-Man: No Way Home vs. MMFF debacle—constructively.
The latest MMFF issue raises a serious question: Is there still space for local films in cinemas when the demand for the webcrawler is at a record high? Perhaps it’s time to confront this dilemma between foreign and local films once more.
Red Notice (2021) and the Gray Area of Film Marketing Stunts
The latest marketing campaign for Red Notice (2021) recently sparked controversy and a discussion must be done in regards to the implications of film marketing stunts.
