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Never skip straight to the last short film in Netflix’s fantastic anthology ‘Homemade’

ANCX
Posted at Jul 25 11:17 AM

There’s a  short each from directors Kristen Stewart and Maggie Gyllenhaal. But don’t go straight to the last—even if it has Cate Blanchett narrating. By ANDREW PAREDES  Read more »

With its sly direction and Charlize’s soulful turn, The Old Guard transcends its pulpy origins

ANCX
Updated as of Jul 14 07:25 PM

Ms Theron keeps the trope of the female warrior fresh by giving her heroines unexpected heft and gravitas. By ANDREW PAREDES   Read more »

Documentary review: 'Aswang' captures the horror that is the war on drugs

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 11 12:11 PM

"Aswang" by Alyx Ayn G. Arumpac had its world premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam last November 2019 where it won a major award. Read more »

This award-winning docu on the drug war is quiet, suspenseful, impeccably-made

ANCX
Updated as of Jul 11 01:14 PM

The myth of the aswang has always been used to bring pesky kids to heel; in this documentary, it is the government that has terrorized the citizenry into obeisance. By ANDREW PAREDES  Read more »

Netflix review: Theron gets tough in thrilling 'The Old Guard'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jul 11 06:35 AM

Director Gina Prince-Bythewood effectively incorporated stylish visuals, breathtaking fight choreography, and rock music to tell her story. Read more »

This Netflix anime is a bittersweet, laugh-through-your-tears tale about the masks we wear

ANCX
Posted at Jul 07 12:26 PM

It's also a tiny gem of a coming-of-age story. By ANDREW PAREDES  Read more »

What to stream if you’re into pimple-popping, K pop and Korean cooking | Get Reel w Andrew Paredes

ANCX
Posted at Jul 04 04:53 PM

Take a break from the drama—Andrew recommends some radical options for your streaming pleasure. Read more »

There’s another reason why the Asian version of this crime drama is thrilling to watch

ANCX
Updated as of Aug 03 03:09 PM

The Malaysian version of the twisty crime thriller The Bridge, now on Season 2, represents a strengthening of ties among Asian creators. By ANDREW PAREDES  Read more »

This twisty Asian thriller will break your K drama diet | Get Reel w Andrew Paredes

ANCX
Updated as of Jun 28 05:29 AM

If you’ve been on a romcom and domestic drama binge for the last 100 days of quarantine, Andrew recommends a little palate cleanser. Read more »

Boy love K-drama style + must-watch docus for Pride | Get Reel w Andrew Paredes

ANCX
Updated as of Jun 20 12:00 PM

Love always wins — or forges on no matter the odds — in these inspiring, entertaining, engaging LGBTQ stories. By ANDREW PAREDES Read more »

The 3-minute review: This docu is a compelling portrait of fearless journalism under threat

ANCX
Updated as of Jun 13 12:39 PM

The filmmaker who brought us Imelda profiles embattled journalist Maria Ressa and gains access not just to the inner workings of her news org, but also to the 2019 campaigns of Mocha Uson, “Bato” dela Rosa and Samira Gutoc. By ANDREW PAREDES  Read more »

Netflix reviews: 'The Last Days of American Crime,' '365 Days,' 'Intuition'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 13 06:34 AM

Here are mini-reviews of 'The Last Days of American Crime,' '365 Days,' and 'Intuition,' which are now streaming on Netflix. Read more »

Why this K drama will make your blood boil | Get Reel with Andrew Paredes

ANCX
Posted at Jun 12 07:24 PM

The World of the Married has arrived on local shores and it looks like Andrew has a few strong words. Read more »

This Polish ‘50 Shades of Grey’ is the softcore treat people are not talking about—but they’re watching

ANCX
Posted at Jun 11 01:41 PM

It’s the cheesy, trashy, campy, sexy hit stealing the thunder from the Koreans in Netflix. By ANDREW PAREDES Read more »

The 3-minute review: ‘Space Force’ is a confused bag with one too many ambitions

ANCX
Updated as of Jun 09 05:51 PM

The Office alums Steve Carell and Greg Daniels got back together to make this Netflix comedy, but fans of the hit workplace series should prepare to be disappointed.By ANDREW PAREDES Read more »

The 3-minute Review: ‘Gameboys’ triumphs over its quarantine-shot limitations

ANCX
Updated as of Jun 08 07:00 PM

The first high-profile boy love romance benefits a lot from the chemistry of its young lead actors. By ANDREW PAREDES  Read more »

iWant review: Lovi, Zanjoe fight for their ambitions in picturesque 'Malaya'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 05 06:31 AM

This latest iWant original film followed the lead of local romance films focused on the life of Filipino workers abroad, like "Milan" (2004) and "Dubai" (2005), and more recently "Barcelona" (2016) and "Hello Love Goodbye" (2019). Read more »

HBO review: Hugh Jackman is Emmy-worthy in 'Bad Education'

Fred Hawson
Posted at May 31 06:00 AM

"Bad Education" allowed Hugh Jackman to ever so subtly transform from the beloved ideal school official people thought he was into the despicable unscrupulous thief that he really was.  Read more »

The 3-minute Review: ‘The Lovebirds’ might just be the screwball comedy your anxiety needs right now

ANCX
Posted at May 30 09:16 PM

Think of it as the poor man’s Date Night. By ANDREW PAREDES  Read more »

HBO review: Mark Ruffalo shows range as an actor as twins in 'I Know This Much is True'

Fred Hawson
Posted at May 30 07:58 AM

"I Know This Much is True," an HBO mini-series of 6 episodes, was adapted by writer-director Derek Cianfrance from a best-selling 1998 novel by Wally Lamb. Read more »