
ALL FILM REVIEWS
‘Hey Babe!’ REVIEW: When the ‘m’ in romcom stands for misogyny
'Hey Babe!,' like other romcoms, falls under the dilemma of the genre's tendency to be misogynistic. It hides its true nature in "lessons" that don't only serve its plot, but also the patriarchy.
‘Shiva Baby’ REVIEW: Right blend of anxiety and comedy
The brilliance of ‘Shiva Baby’ can be seen throughout the film, but it would not be possible without Seligman's hilarious script.
'Himala' REVIEW: The Evils of Blind Faith and Fanaticism
Himala is undoubtedly breathtaking—an experience unlike no other. It's been nearly 40 years since the film was released, but its themes regarding blind faith and fanaticism are still relevant up to this day.
‘Nagsimula sa Puso’ REVIEW: A half-hearted bore
‘Nagsimula sa Puso’? More like ‘Nagsimula sa Libog.’ Smothered in steam but empty everywhere else, ‘Nagsimula sa Puso’ is an annoying bore.
‘Moral’ REVIEW: A celebration of womanhood and its complexities
‘Moral’ is an important piece of the feminist art in the country. It is a daring portrait of four women, each navigating the Filipino working and domestic life through the prism of a patriarchal society.
‘Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara’ REVIEW: Remake eclipsed by its original
'Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara’ is a two-way failure: it fails both as a remake and as a horror movie.
‘Cain and Abel’ REVIEW: The Melodrama of Violence
The exterior of Cain and Abel’s socio-political commentary on cyclical violence and internal strife is one that flaunts heightened drama and gun-toting action together–sometimes, to a fault.