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Movie review: Cindy Miranda is a luminous presence in 'Nerisa'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 01 09:30 AM

Director Lawrence Fajardo made sure "Nerisa" would not be just another soft-porn quickie by infusing his brand of cinematic artistry to elevate it, aiming to possibly achieve the level of "Scorpio Nights" (1985) or "Tuhog" (2001) in the future. Read more »

Movie review: 'Show Me What You Got' is one gorgeous art film

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 30 06:22 AM

"Show Me What You Got" is an elegant black-and-white art-house film by cinematographer and director Svetlana Cvetko.  Read more »

KTX review: Rae Red turns teen crime to horror in intense 'Tenement 66'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 25 11:05 AM

'Tenement 66' would give us pause and think seriously about how and why adolescents could commit crimes.  Read more »

Movie review: Paolo Gumabao shows promise in daring 'Lockdown'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 23 03:00 AM

Director Joel Lamangan and writer Troy Espiritu (who also wrote socially-aware films like "Ma' Rosa" and "Alpha: Right to Kill") set this family drama within the spectre of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more »

Movie review: Lovi Poe shines in sexy thriller 'The Other Wife'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 18 07:43 AM

In the challenging central role, Lovi Poe portrayed the insecure Janis with increasing internal torment and distress with every her subsequent scene.  Read more »

Movie review: 'Fatale' is this generation's 'Fatal Attraction'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 16 06:10 AM

Strong vibes of the '80s erotic psychological thriller "Fatal Attraction" will immediately come to mind for most Gen X members of the audience.  Read more »

Netflix review: Alessandra de Rossi makes remarkable directorial debut in 'My Amanda'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 15 08:46 AM

Alessandra de Rossi did not only play the lead character Amanda, she also wrote the original screenplay, was one of the co-producers, and most remarkably, this was her directorial debut.  Read more »

Amazon Prime review: You will root for Chris Pratt all the way in 'The Tomorrow War'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 05 07:03 AM

The best thing about 'The Tomorrow War' was its lead actor Chris Pratt, who carried the film squarely on his shoulders.  Read more »

HBO Go review: Soderbergh back in fine form in 'No Sudden Move'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 03 06:22 AM

Director Steven Soderbergh unfolded his complicated story methodically in "No Sudden Move,' gripping the audience from the start, and engaging them all the way through to the very end.  Read more »

Netflix review: Charming 'Wild Little Love' will make you smile

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 28 07:13 AM

'Wild Little Love' director Benedict Mique was somehow able to sprinkle this oft-told story with magic pixie dust that made it fresh and fun to watch.  Read more »

Movie review: Seo Yea-ji shines as another disturbed author in 'Recalled'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 27 09:52 AM

Koreans really excel in these crime-thriller with a psychological twist and "Recalled" was another one of them. Read more »

HBO Go review: 'Godzilla vs Kong' offers an epic battle of 2 titans

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 26 06:17 AM

This film is really all about Godzilla and Kong fighting each other, and these were absolutely the best parts. ) Read more »

Movie review: Understanding Gen Z in candid, carnal 'A Girl and a Guy'

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Jun 27 09:33 AM

In 'A Girl and a Guy,' writer-director Erik Matti delved into topics which he admitted were unfamiliar with him -- romantic relationships among 20-somethings these days.  Read more »

Netflix review: 'Rurouni Kenshin' saga comes to an emotionally satisfying close

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 22 06:59 AM

Even though it had been seven long years since the last 'Rurouni Kenshin' film, once one sees the familiar cast of characters, you will remember all their memorable idiosyncrasies, as well as the basics of the continuing story.  Read more »

Netflix review: Kevin Hart gets serious as a single dad in 'Fatherhood'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 20 06:30 AM

Released in time for Father's Day, this heartwarming film paid tribute to all single fathers out there who go beyond themselves and their insecurities to raise their children on their own and do well.  Read more »

Netflix review: 'Wish Dragon' is an amiable 'Aladdin' adaptation

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 19 07:08 AM

This was clearly the story of Aladdin and his Genie transposed from Agrabah in Arabia to Shanghai in China. Read more »

Netflix review: Get ready to be pranked in 'Sweet and Sour'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 18 06:09 AM

The story was quite a typical story of a sweet love story turned sour, hence the descriptive title.  Read more »

HBO Go review: You may need to watch Nolan's 'Tenet' twice or thrice to truly get it

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 14 07:04 AM

A Christopher Nolan film is always a challenge to get through the first time around. You know you are watching a film of complexity and substance, even if you do not get it right away.  Read more »

Review: Kim Molina, Jerald Napoles sizzle in 'Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam'

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 08:55 AM

“Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam” lead stars Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles prove their worth as actors in the Darryl Yap movie about the dynamics of love, pain and acceptance.  Read more »

Movie review: EXO's Chanyeol and his music are the main draws of 'The Box'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 04 06:42 AM

'The Box' by writer-director Yang Jeong-woong had a very simple premise -- a talented musical artist who could not bring himself to perform his music in front of people.  Read more »