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Topic: movie-review

Review: Chazelle goes over the top with excessive 'Babylon'

Review: Chazelle goes over the top with excessive 'Babylon'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 04 06:00 AM

Writer-director Damien Chazelle had already shared with us his fascination with Hollywood in his acclaimed 2016 film 'La La Land.' Read more »

Review: 'Knock at the Cabin' is among Shyamalan's better films

Review: 'Knock at the Cabin' is among Shyamalan's better films

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 02 12:26 PM

Director M. Night Shyamalan was able to spin and sustain a gripping atmosphere of psychological terror for everyone in the cabin, and for us in the audience. Read more »

Illusion, immortality, and the Hollywood dream

Illusion, immortality, and the Hollywood dream

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Jan 28 07:38 PM

Thanks to a fluid camera, a caffeinated, jazz-infused score, and propulsive editing, Damien Chazelle shows us how moviemaking skates on the edge of disaster Read more »

Review: Janno Gibbs gets second shot in 'Hello, Universe'

Review: Janno Gibbs gets second shot in 'Hello, Universe'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 28 11:21 AM

There had been several movies in the past about wish fulfillment and second chances, like 'Big.' This new one written and directed by Xian Lim is another one in that fantasy genre. Read more »

Review: Hanks is a grumpy old man in 'Man Called Otto'

Review: Hanks is a grumpy old man in 'Man Called Otto'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jan 27 05:00 AM

After poor reviews of his recent performances in 'Pinocchio' and 'Elvis,' Tom Hanks ends 2022 with a winner. Read more »

Review: Spielberg tells his story in 'The Fabelmans'

Review: Spielberg tells his story in 'The Fabelmans'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jan 19 03:08 PM

Director Steven Spielberg long had a talent for making engaging and heartwarming coming-of-age films, most of which have become family favorites. Read more »

Review: Gerard Butler battles Jolo rebels in 'Plane'

Review: Gerard Butler battles Jolo rebels in 'Plane'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jan 15 08:20 AM

A major point of interest of this film for Filipino viewers was the familiar name of the island where the plane crash-landed -- Jolo. Read more »

Netflix reviews: 'The Pale Blue Eye', 'White Noise', 'Matilda'

Netflix reviews: 'The Pale Blue Eye', 'White Noise', 'Matilda'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jan 14 08:21 AM

Here are reviews of three new movies now streaming on Netflix. Read more »

Review: 'Boy in the Dark' a showcase for Isko's son Joaquin

Review: 'Boy in the Dark' a showcase for Isko's son Joaquin

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jan 12 11:27 AM

This unassuming indie film was preceded by news of its numerous citations and awards received in film festivals all over the world. Read more »

Movie review: Horror hit 'M3GAN' scares with AI doll

Movie review: Horror hit 'M3GAN' scares with AI doll

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jan 10 02:03 PM

When you've seen the trailer, you have practically know the whole story already, except for the ending. Read more »

Review: Do we really need this Whitney Houston biopic?

Review: Do we really need this Whitney Houston biopic?

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jan 09 01:03 PM

The by-the-numbers biopic 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody/ checked all the boxes about what we already know about Whitney Houston's life. Read more »

Disney+ reviews: 'The Menu', 'Barbarian', 'Fresh'

Disney+ reviews: 'The Menu', 'Barbarian', 'Fresh'

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Jan 08 12:07 PM

These three films, all with decidedly un-Disney dark themes, were produced by Disney subsidiary, Searchlight Pictures. Read more »

MMFF review: Nanahimik Ang Gabi a tense, sleek thriller

MMFF review: Nanahimik Ang Gabi a tense, sleek thriller

Fred Hawson
Posted at Dec 30 09:25 PM

Director Shugo Praico put together a taut and tense crime-thriller set inside the confines of single big house with many rooms, doors and windows. Read more »

MMFF review: 'Mamasapano' is engaging, divisive

MMFF review: 'Mamasapano' is engaging, divisive

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Dec 29 06:16 PM

Director Lester Dimaranan may not have been the original choice to direct this ambitious film, but he was able to deliver the controversial story in a most engaging manner. Read more »

MMFF review: Nadine proves acting mettle in 'Deleter'

MMFF review: Nadine proves acting mettle in 'Deleter'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Dec 26 06:21 PM

Nadine Lustre again proves her mettle as a serious actress in the Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Deleter." Read more »

Netflix review: Game's afoot in fun 'Knives Out' sequel

Netflix review: Game's afoot in fun 'Knives Out' sequel

Fred Hawson
Posted at Dec 25 10:04 AM

Writer-director Rian Johnson brings back the flamboyant detective hero of his first "Knives Out" film, Benoit Blanc, back for another adventure. Read more »

Review: K-drama fantasy comes true in 'Ultimate Oppa'

Review: K-drama fantasy comes true in 'Ultimate Oppa'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Dec 23 08:23 AM

Even though this film was practically 50% in the Filipino language (aside from Korean and English), it was produced, directed and written by Koreans. Read more »

Review: Friendship ends, hurts in 'Banshees of Inisherin'

Review: Friendship ends, hurts in 'Banshees of Inisherin'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Dec 18 09:02 AM

Crafting black comedies is the expertise of Irish writer-director Martin McDonagh. Read more »

Review: Will Smith seeks redemption in 'Emancipation'

Review: Will Smith seeks redemption in 'Emancipation'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Dec 17 08:31 AM

Before Will Smith's controversial slap earlier this year, best actor nods would have been inevitable. Read more »

Netflix review: Del Toro puts dark spin on 'Pinocchio'

Netflix review: Del Toro puts dark spin on 'Pinocchio'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Dec 16 04:14 PM

The main points of the story may be familiar, but this is not the Disney version we knew in the 1940 animated classic and its 2022 live action remake. Read more »

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