The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) is an animated film directed by Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise. Review by our first-ever Senior High contributor, Stephen So.
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Film Review: ‘Outside’ (2024)
Ang dami kong naririnig na hindi nila nagustuhan ang Outside dahil kulang daw sa zombies at puro drama lang. Unfair naman ‘yun. May ambisyon si
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review: Filipinos to find charm in sequel of American cinema classic
The story of Betelgeuse and the Deetz family is so foreign to the usual Filipinos, including me. I had never heard of Beetlejuice until I
‘And So It Begins’ Review: What do we do next?
In one of And So It Begins subplots, historian, columnist, and former president Noynoy Aquino’s official Manolo Quezon III was talking to singer and anti-Marcos
Review: Deadpool and Wolverine
When Marvel Comics neared bankruptcy in the late nineties, it sold the movie rights to some of its characters in order to stay afloat. While
Daisy Ridley stars as the ‘Young Woman and the Sea’, premieres this July 19 on Disney +
Young Woman and the Sea is the extraordinary true story of the first woman to successfully swim the English channel. The inspirational drama, which was
Inside Out 2: Isa Pa, With More Feelings
Contains minor spoilers. “Holy sh*t. Is this really for kids?” I thought while watching Anxiety (Maya Hawke in a captivating voiceover performance) spins out of
Safe Havens or Stifled Stories? Examining ‘Rewind’ and Filipino Film Conventions | Opinion
With Rewind being the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time now, what does that say about the Filipino audience? First, we are still hooked on
‘Mutt’ review: a raw portrait of transitions and relationships
Mutt is a drama directed by Vuk Lungulov-Klotz that features the journey of Feña as he transitions into a man. Ela Bicera reviews this film
‘Foe’ (2023) review: love’s final frontier we’d already seen before
Ela Bicera reviews ‘Foe’, the science fiction thriller starring Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, directed by Garth Davis. This film premiered at the QCinema International
Napoleon (2023) review: Phoenix doesn’t fall short in Scott’s latest (stretched) epic
Roy Narra reviews Ridley Scott’s latest epic ‘Napoleon’ starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role and Vanessa Kirby as his wife Josephine. Showing in PH
JFF Independent Cinema reviews: ‘Bachiranun’ and ‘Follow the Light’
John Tawasil reviews ‘Bachiranun’ and ‘Follow the Light’, two of the films featured in this year’s Japanese Film Festival – Independent Cinema. Yonaguni is the
‘A Muse Never Drowns’: navigating love and artistic expression – JFF Independent Cinema review
In ‘A Muse Never Drowns’, John Tawasil examines the many ways we draw upon our lives in the creation of art. This film is one
Lonely Glory (2022) review: the cost of success is a lonely pursuit
In ‘Lonely Glory’, Keitaro Sakon explores the inner turmoil of a twenty-something woman named Haruka, in her ambitious pursuit of success. Princess Kinoc reviews this
Gen V Premiere: Shock Value Overshadows Substance
Roy Narra writes about Prime Video’s latest series, Gen V. Will it be a good enough follow up to its parent series, ‘The Boys’? Welcome
‘What If’ review: Off-key, fails to strike the right chords
‘What If?’ or “Paano Na” is confusing in itself that you might think I’m pertaining to the Marvel series, the 2013 film starring Daniel Radcliffe
Queer Rom-Com Magic: ‘Red, White, and Royal Blue’ review
From When Harry Met Sally to Crazy Rich Asians, the world of romantic comedy films serve as escapism to women and queer audiences. Once condemned
The Enigma of ‘Mask Girl’: Unveiling Identity in a World of Suspense
“Mask Girl” is directed by Kim Yong-Hoon. Now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s latest addition, “Mask Girl,” takes us on a journey of self-discovery as it
About Us But Not About Us (2023), a Summer MMFF review
Two men dining in a restaurant in BGC and talking for 90 minutes sounds perfect for a stage play but not for the big screen.
HERE COMES THE GROOM (2023), a Summer MMFF review
The 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival would not be complete without a lighthearted, fun, campy comedy film, and Chris Martinez’ Here Comes the Groom
Creed III Review: A Knockout Debut from Michael B. Jordan
Creed III is one helluva knockout debut. Says John Tawasil in this review. The best sports movies aren’t actually about sports, but about how sports
The Last of Us Episode 1 Review: After the End
Historically, the zombie genre has always been used to hold up a mirror to humanity and show us what we are capable of doing, all
Aftersun (2022)
We spend a lot of time recording good old memories for us to hold on to for a long time, but revisiting them in a
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
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