We didn’t have a press release for the film, so we made up our own poster. To be a security guard is one of the
Category: Reviews
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) Review
Is ‘Wakanda Forever‘ a strong enough sequel to the 2018 powerhouse film that made a strong statement for the African community? How can the most
in10city! QCinema’s 2022 Edition is Guaranteed Intense
in10city, QCinema International Film Festival’s 10th edition, powers up 2022 with another impressive lineup which includes films sourced from the most prestigious festival from all
Review: Everything, Everywhere All At Once
Removing the scientific jargon and overwhelming explanations, the concept of multiverse is simple, at least in the literary and audiovisual art: There’s a parallel universe
PeliKULAYa 2022 dispatches: Short film competition
In its third year, Pelikulaya, the international LGBTQIA+ film festival organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), holds a hybrid format. Coinciding
Ngayon Kaya (2022): Timing is Everything
In “Ngayon Kaya” Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez offer low-key charming performances on the big screen, while Prime Cruz’s direction of Jen Chuaunsu’s musically delectable
Rise, Roar, Revolt (RRR): A Period Bromance for the Ages
You might have heard some buzz regarding RRR in certain social media circles, about how both westerners and non-westerners alike have been blown away, or
Top Gun: Maverick review, a thrilling celebration of cinematic experience
Who knew that a film about flying fighter jets can bring people together and make everyone feel good? This is certainly not a simple nostalgia
The Apartment (1960), an epitome of New Hollywood’s romcom greatness
It’s funny how a single key to a one-bedroom unit can be an accessoria for relationships, and job opportunities to unfold. Billy Wilder’s The Apartment
“Secrets of Dumbledore” review: Where did the beasts go?
“Should you agree to do what I ask, you’ll have to trust me, even when every instinct tells you not to.” -Albus Dumbledore Just like
‘Heartstopper’ review: A wholesome, full-on teen drama
It’s almost impossible to get on Twitter right now without coming across a tweet about Heartstopper, the latest TV series offered by Netflix. Since it
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is the Godfather II of all Sega-related films
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a far more entertaining film than the first, but with its lack of world-building in this sequel means we probably
Fran Kranz’s Mass (2021) and its exploration on grief and longing
Mass is Mae Malaya’s first entry as a film critic for Film Police Reviews. The film is currently streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime The
Film review: Windfall (2022)
Netflix film “Windfall” gathers a set of characters in this sleepy suspense film, reviewed by Ela Bicera. Windfall as defined by Merriam-Webster, is something (could
How “Turning Red” offers a distinct narrative on puberty
Princess Kinoc writes about “Turning Red”, a new Disney animated picture directed by Domee Shi, with voices from Sandra Oh as Ming Lee and Rosalie
Film Review: CODA
CODA is this year’s Oscar-winning film. Guest contributor Roy Narra strings together what a non-CODA (child of deaf adult) audience feels about this film. Ruby
“Death of Nintendo” and the joys of 90s nostalgia
“Death of Nintendo” is Ela Bicera’s first Raya Martin film and her first contribution to FPR as a film critic. Death of Nintendo (2020) is
A bunch of Filipino films in 2021 that weren’t so good you just might read this
Present Confusion’s John Tawasil and his Annual List of Filipino Films is presented in two parts: this first one somewhat reveals what you didn’t reallly
Gensan Punch offers more than your average boxing movie
Brillante Mendoza is back in ‘Gensan Punch’ and he’s understood the assignment really well. There’s a longing, lingering effect on Brillante Mendoza’s films that will
Vivian Hsu returns to PH screens with HBO Asia’s “Who’s By Your Side
“Who’s By Your Side” debuts with two episodes starting this Sunday, October 3. Filipino Fans of Chinese dramas can stream the HBO Asia original series
These Filipino Artists have collaborated with Netflix for La Casa de Papel (Money Heist)’s final heist through Paper Art
The artists have featured some of the notable locations featured on Money Heist (and on the title card) such as the Royal Mint of Spain
MOVIE REVIEW: Dito at Doon (2021)
The anxiety riled in JP Habac’s “Here and There” (Dito at Doon) is more than just the “will-they, won’t-they” aspect between two strangers, but the
REVIEW: Memories of Forgetting (2021)
In Jay Altarejos’ Memories of Forgetting, a romance is soon rekindled, but a secret must first be discussed. “Our memories fragile, our lifetime is very
I’ve seen #TheSnyderCut and…
I liked it. For a non-comicbook reader like myself, I advise you to watch the following DC films in this exact order: Suicide Squad, Man
Soltero (The Bachelor)
Isa sa mga naging proyekto ng Experimental Cinema of the Philippines noong dekada ’80 ang Soltero (The Bachelor). Tanyag ang ECP noon sa mga dekalidad