Macbeth, the timeless play by William Shakespeare, is retold once more in film, this time in the hands of director Justin Kurzel. The “laws” of
Category: Theatrical Release
Criminal Activities
There’s enough pomp, violence, and foul-mouthed thugs in Jackie Earle Healey’s Criminal Activities to do some classic Tarantino good. The film however views like a
The Big Short
Adam McKay, best known for his absurdist comedies like Anchorman, The Other Guys, and Talladega Nights, puts aside the usual screwball tactic and directs the
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
The definition of the word ‘satire’ has evolved from being a legitimate genre of literature to a now undervalued niche category in our Thought Catalog-driven
Honor Thy Father
When I think about Christmas, the first memories that surge through me are that of family, simbang gabi, warm bonds, and that of all things good and right
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
NOTE: In my best effort, this review is spoiler-free. Want your viewing experience untainted? This is not the review you’re looking for. *Jedi wisik ng
Kakabakaba Ka Ba?
This film could not have been made today, at least not without public backlash and definitely not by a major studio. This was my immediate
Apocalypse Child
From its sun-kissed cinematography of Baler to its opening monologue on myths, Apocalypse Child takes no shame in driving to the audience its theme of
Black Mass
Scott Cooper’s foray into directing and producing one of the biggest exposés of the century will surely have a few bumps along the road. First, it
Etiquette for Mistresses
In an alternate world, one conceived by Chito S. Roño out of Julie Yap Daza’s bestseller, Kris Aquino rules a kind of an exclusive clique.
Resureksyon
Any hint of country idyll is lost at the very opening of Borgy Torre’s Resureksyon. In its first ten or so minutes, the film introduces
The Martian
For a movie that’s basically about being stranded, all alone, in a desolate planet where everything can kill you, The Martian, ironically leaves its audience very alive
The Green Inferno
Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel) seems to relish at the idea of keeping viewers’ wanderlust at bay. Whether it’s the deep south, eastern Europe, or the
Ex with Benefits
A man in his early 20s arrives at the emergency room for a chief complaint of abdominal pain. As the surgical clerk posted at the
Heneral Luna
Amidst pacing problems, Heneral Luna manages to tell a compelling story – allegorical and timely to present day – supported by a fantastic script, an impassioned
The Vatican Tapes
We snag exorcism films time and again—like toiletries from hotels. Post-The Exorcist, the sub-genre maintains only a shy list of films that actually carry weight: Scott Derrickson ponders
Trainwreck
Judd Apatow’s latest flick delivers laughs, tears and often engaging anti-romantic banter. Needless to say, an eye-turning performance from comedienne (and co-creator) Amy Schumer. Trainwreck
Inside Out
Inside Out opens in Philippine cinemas this August 19 nationwide.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
With a resume of movies like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels; Snatch; and the Robert Downey Jr.-lead Sherlock Holmes series; director Guy Ritchie‘s name has become synonymous to
Modern Robin Hoods are ‘Plastic’
From the shelves of Julian Gilbey (A Lonely Place to Die) comes a conspicuous and clever movie about a gang of 20-year olds, dazzling bad-boy
‘Attack on Titan’ to devour Philippine box-office
As the last stronghold of mortality defends its loss from the mind-numbing naked giants who eats people to exist; Hajime Isayama’s famous manga-anime “Shingeki no