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Updated as of Sep 21 01:27 PM

It’s no surprise Shane Black holds much affection for this island of misfit toy soldiers; he is an expert on masculine banter as bonding ritual Read more »

Movie review: 'A.X.L' is a futuristic boy-meets-dog film

Fred Hawson
Posted at Sep 20 11:47 AM

This is clearly for young viewers to cheer the robot dog and his master on. Read more »

Movie review: 'Along with the Gods' sequel improves on original hit

Fred Hawson
Posted at Sep 12 01:16 PM

This sequel to the 2017 hit Korean fantasy-drama film "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds," also directed by Kim Yong-hwa, was released last week with little fanfare. Read more »

Movie review: Boy-and-his-dog tale gets epic treatment in 'Alpha'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Sep 09 04:51 PM

Young audiences and dog-lovers alike will definitely feel an emotional connection with the heart-warming story and its old-fashioned familiarity. Read more »

Movie review: Vigilante vengeance drives 'Equalizer 2'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Sep 05 12:32 PM

It is interesting to note that this was the first sequel Denzel Washington had ever been involved with. Read more »

Movie review: 'The Hows of Us' asks weighty whys

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Sep 02 06:12 PM

Because of her plan to retire from directing, "The Hows of Us" may be the last time Cathy Garcia-Molina worked together with the KathNiel love team. Read more »

Movie review: Reality is scarier than 'The First Purge'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 29 03:02 PM

This fourth installment went back into the past -- to when the initial experiment for societal cleansing was done. Read more »

Movie review: Monsters on vacation 'Hotel Transylvania 3'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 26 08:51 AM

The Hotel Transylvania animated franchise spoofs of the legendary characters of horror films, like Dracula, Frankenstein, Invisible Man, Werewolf, the Blob, etc. Read more »

Movie review: Winsome Sarah shines in winning 'Miss Granny'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 24 10:34 AM

"Miss Granny" has all the proven ingredients for a hit film, which explains why it had been remade in many countries with success. Read more »

Movie review: Glenn Close is Oscar-worthy in 'The Wife'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 23 11:44 AM

"The Wife" is a comeback showcase of sorts for Glenn Close whose uniquely excellent acting style had been sorely missed on the big screen. Read more »

Movie review: Kris Aquino is a showstopper in 'Crazy Rich Asians'

David Dizon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 12:31 PM

With everything happening in the film, it was easy to forget that Kris Aquino actually has a role in the movie. Read more »

Movie review: Why both kids, adults should watch 'Christopher Robin'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 22 12:16 PM

The main attraction of this new live action film "Christopher Robin" is for fans to see how Pooh and his whole gang will be brought to full-bodied furry life. Read more »

Movie review: 'Jaws' x 'Jurassic Park' = 'The Meg'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 21 12:15 PM

The Meg is a megalodon, a prehistoric giant shark previously believed to be extinct until it attacked an underwater research facility. Read more »

PPP review: 'Madilim ang Gabi' shows deeply rooted PH drug problem

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 19 07:42 AM

In "Madilim ang Gabi," we see just how deeply rooted the drug problem is and why. Read more »

Cinemalaya review: 'Pan de Salawal' is magically charming

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 12:33 PM

In writer-director Che Espiritu's debut feature “Pan de Salawal,” a street urchin wondrously heals the sick by inflicting physical pain. Read more »

Cinemalaya review: 'Distance' is a well-crafted family drama

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 10:21 AM

"Distance" takes its time to get to where it's going. It builds through an accretion of details, meanders through the lives of characters, and focuses sometimes on small, observed moments. Read more »

Cinemalaya review: 'Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon' will haunt you

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 09 01:19 PM

"Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon" told a big message about forgiveness, moving on, and achieving closure. Read more »

Cinemalaya review: Why audiences are clapping for 'Liway' in cinemas

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 08 12:24 PM

This story of Martial Law persecution were told through the eyes of a little boy. Read more »

Movie review: 'Teen Titans Go' spoofs superhero flicks

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Aug 06 12:45 PM

This was one bright, colorful, energetic and funny animated movie. Read more »

Movie review: 'Harry & Patty' is suprisingly engaging

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 06 06:41 AM

A major part of this film's success was thanks to Kakai Bautista and her charming, sincere and empathetic performance as Patty. Read more »

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