I have never been an avid supporter of the Metro Manila Film Festival. Forgive my honesty but the rule of showing only MMFF films during the holidays is essentially a punishment to the Filipino nation for consuming too much Hollywood during the rest of the year. I just have this mindset that festivals must only […]
Why You Shouldn’t Watch The Love Affair in a Pricey Cinema So You Won’t Feel Ripped Off
Though the team-up of Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez has already spanned two decades, it is quite admirable that they can still draw sharp attention in the midst of much younger and perhaps more bankable competitions. This for me is a good indicator that a significant segment of the Pinoy movie going public are also […]
Why Inside Out Must Be an R18 Film or at the Very Least Bear a PG13 Stamp
1. Joy. Actually, I am just kidding. Pixar’s latest wonder is terrific for children of all ages. Inside Out is brilliantly scripted while the editing and artistic direction are all superb. 2. Fear. But beyond the cute characters, fun fast-paced plot, and reservoir of cute comedy, Inside Out tackles a quite mature subject that may […]