Movies
Heneral Luna: A Revival Of A Forgotten Hero
“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi What Gandhi once said holds true to what the whole cast and crew of the film ‘Heneral Luna’ did for us, which will unquestionably, leave its mark in our history. They have braved the tide of the...
Korean Film Festival free admission at SM Lanang Premier
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines partners with SM Cinema to showcase the annual Korean Film Festival with the theme ‘Strong Hearts’. The Korean Film Festival will feature five blockbuster and critically acclaimed films with characters of strong personalities and those who pursue their goals and desires with courage and determination. The Korean Film Festival is now showing for free...
Unlimited shocking gore and lotsa lotsa blood: The Healing Movie Review
The era of lousy horror flicks of Star Cinema has finally ended! Its latest offering The Healing, I must say, is one of the best Pinoy horror films I’ve seen for decades. Two thumbs up! Shocking and gory scenes, wham bam! I watched it three times on the big screen, double wham bam! Synopsis: A community rushes to a faith healer...
Fifty Shades of Grey: Ethical Morbid
Welcome to the new generation where hot, steaming, erotic films are suggested by the film makers that should be highly accepted by the society, without moral constraint. On February 13, 2015 the controversial film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, the first of the trilogy novel by E.L. James, under the direction of Sam Taylor-Johnson was released. Rumors had it...
Davao-born John Butiu Behind Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2
We have always admired Hollywood animated movies because of their advanced, professional, and sophisticated look. Many of us loved the blockbuster films, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia. Well, one of the most talked-about movies today is the animated film, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2." Hailed outstanding like its original...
The Road’s Yam Laranas: a true-blue Dabawenyo
Evidently, Davao is a sanctuary of great artistic virtuosos. A proof is that The Road’s director Yam Laranas is actually a true-blue Dabawenyo! William Laranas (a.k.a. Yam Laranas) is one of the brilliant Filipino directors and cinematographers who made it be spotted in the limelight of Hollywood scene. Back on track, William Laranas, born on December 12, 1969 in Davao City,...
