“Game Night” owes its greatness to a great script
A solid script and the combined charms of lead actors Rachel McAdams and Jason Bateman result in one of the better comedies I’ve seen as of late. While not entirely ROFL-inducing flick, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein’s latest work…
“Tomb Raider” could use a lot of improvements
Relatable characters are very important. It’s in the nuances, back stories and motivations where viewers find similarities and relate with the characters they see on screen. This is vital in the movie experience because viewers will want to root for…
“Lady Bird” is a great relatable coming-of-age story
Anyone who’s seen Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” can easily say, “that’s me.” That’s because this coming-of-age story of a young woman is our stories. Christine McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) is a strong-willed 17-year old high school senior who’s on theverge of…
Spielberg’s “The Post” celebrates press freedom
Fresh from receiving a Best Picture nomination in the 90th Academy Awards, Univeral Pictures’ The Post is headed to Philippine cinemas on February 21, a week before the actual Oscars. Indeed, it seems The Post cannot be more timely as it arrives in Philippine cinemas at a…
“Black Panther” review: Wakanda forever!
Although it feels like “Black Panther” will play a vital part in the big picture in the Marvel Cinematic Extended Universe, Ryan Coogler’s contribution to the highly profitable franchise can definitely stand on its own. The semi-origin story of King…
“Darkest Hour” review: an impressive choreography of different elements
The true measure of a leader is his (or her) ability to take in the opinion of others and, assess what’s useful, and make a decision that’s bigger than himself or the benefit of his peers. A leader knows how…