Ranking the CineFilipino 2018 movies
This year’s Cine Filipino has a very strong roster of films that tackled themes from kill-for-pay to street hustlers. It’s also interesting to see some...
“Rampage” review: dogs are out; gorillas are in
Dogs are out. Gorillas are in. Brad Peyton’s “Rampage” just introduced man’s new best friend. You can add the latest Dwayne Johnson-starrer in your list...
“A Quiet Place” loudly screams greatness
In 2016, Fede Alvarez directed and co-wrote one of the most terrifying horror movies in recent history, “Don’t Breathe,” an unexpected hit for many as...
“Ready Player One” is filled with pop culture references that’ll make you smile
I have never seen a movie that’s filled with so much pop culture reference such as Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One.” The VFX-heavy movie has...
“A Wrinkle in Time” review: we could have had more
Science and magic, when combined, should give birth to magnificent results. That’s the expectations for Ava Duvernay’s vision for author Madeleine L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle In...
“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...
“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...
“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...
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....
“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...