“Smile” review: deliciously terrifying
The trailer for Smile basically told us what happens in the movie, so in some ways, it’s predictable. But what’s engrossing about writer-director Parker Finn’s...
“Bullet Train” review: Hop on for a fun ride
Obviously, I haven't read the source material for David Leitch's Brad Pitt-starrer Bullet Train, but I have to admit that there's a bit of trepidation...
“DC League of Super-Pets” review: Meet Superman’s worst foe and best ally
Who is the baddest Superman villain? Superman fans might go with either Doomsday or Steppenwolf: Doomsday killed Superman in Batman V Superman, so that technically...
“Thor: Love and Thunder” review: no dull moment at all
I don't think Chris Hemsworth would mind if people rave about his latest Marvel flick, Thor: Love and Thunder mainly because of the presence and...
Review: “Everything Everywhere All At Once”
It's everything I hoped it would be (and more)! I knew before coming into the cinema that the Michelle Yeoh-starrer is widely acclaimed by fans...
“Malamaya” could have been really good
It’s quite difficult to not compare Malamaya to Belle Douleur because both feature middle-aged women involved in a May-December affair. And halfway through the movie another reason became evident:...
High expectations, low pay-offs for “ANi”
Out of all the entries in this year’s festival, Ani has the most promise. It might be due to the fact that this futuristic themed movie could...
“Pandanggo sa Hukay” did right by getting Iza Calzado
Sometimes, all it takes is a good performance to salvage a not-so-good movie. In the case for Sheryl Andes’ Pandanggo sa Hukay, having Iza Calzado as...
“Belle Douleur” is a charming love letter
When director Joji Alonso said during the gala night of her Cinemalaya entry, Belle Douleur, that it was time to do something for herself, we felt...
“Tabon” is not done baking
Xian Lim’s directorial debut, Tabon, was brimming with potential and could have been an addition to Cinemalaya’s roster of impressive thriller flicks. But it felt like...