MOVIES WE'VE SEEN RECENTLY

“The House with a Clock in its Walls” lacks gore but it’s a good thing

The year was 1955 and a young orphan, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is on the way to New Zebedee, Michigan...

“Sol Searching” is funny but will sear your consciousness

One should always scratch the surface to get to the bottom of things. This is one of my key...

“Kauyagan” is great to listen to but hard to watch

Next in line to becoming the chieftain, a reluctant Piyo makes a sudden decision to reject his birth...

“Mga Anak ng Kamote” is (initially) a technical masterpiece

Secluded in the mountains, Iyong (Katrina Halili) religiously tends to her sweet potatoes along with...

“Crazy Rich Asians” review: satisfying nod to Asian sensibilities

Jon Chu’s opening scene perfectly sets the tone for the movie adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s novel...

Cinemalaya 2018: Ranking this year’s movies

It was a fun year for me at the Cinemalaya festival. And despite this being only my second year, I...

“School Service” gives us a dismal look at what goes on in the streets of Manila

What’s great about Cinemalaya is that it allows filmmakers to talk about society’s maladies without...

“Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon” is heartbreakingly beautiful

Carlo Enciso Catu’s unique love story that involves three seniors is a painful reminder of the thing...

“Musmos na Sumibol sa Gubat ng Digma” presents a searing image of war’s true casualties

There are no winners in wars, only casualties. That’s the sad reality. But what’s even more...