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Review: Rebel Wilson returns to high school in nostalgic 'Senior Year'

Fred Hawson
Posted at May 17 06:37 AM

This was a generally fun juvenile romp, with several digs to the current woke culture and the toxicity within social media. Read more »

Review: 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'

Fred Hawson
Posted at May 04 08:01 PM

As we have already seen in the Avengers and his own stand-alone film, Benedict Cumberbatch really fit the character of Doctor Strange like a glove. Read more »

Review: Violent 'Kaliwaan' not for the faint of heart

Fred Hawson
Updated as of May 01 08:05 AM

The name of Brillante Mendoza may be seen above the title, but he is the producer here, not the director. Read more »

Movie review: Biting 'Bad Guys' engaging for adults too

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 30 07:02 AM

Based on the children's book series of the same title, 'The Bad Guys' gave a bunch of crooks a story arc that promised a path towards redemption. Read more »

Philippines pulls out 'Uncharted' from cinemas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 05:19 PM

The Philippines has pulled out adventure film 'Uncharted' from cinemas over a scene that shows China's nine-dash line claim in the South China Sea. Read more »

Review: Concepcion, Kaimo ask audience to ‘think along’ in show

Gian Carlo Vizcarra
Posted at Apr 24 05:02 PM

'Think Along' was an introspective special show topbilled by Sam Concepcion and Khalil Kaimo and directed by The CompanY’s Sweet Plantado-Tiongson. Read more »

Movie review: Elisse Joson shows range in 'Habangbuhay'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 24 07:44 AM

Ellise Joson really went to town with this role of Bea, literally running the gamut of human emotions, from ecstatic joy to extreme depression, from being spunky and vibrant, to being wan and powerless. Read more »

Review: Bullock back in fine comic form in 'Lost City"

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 22 06:11 AM

Sandra Bullock really has magic in portraying roles like this, as she has done before in films like 'Miss Congeniality' (2000) or 'The Heat' (2013). Read more »

Review: Effects keep new 'Fantastic Beasts' film afloat

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Apr 19 09:19 AM

At 142 minutes, 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' was too long for a plot confused by multiple extra subplots. Read more »

Theater review: 'Doc Resureccion' returns to jolt voters

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 18 03:01 PM

The significance of this play in the current election season cannot be denied, and its precautionary message about the election process is sobering. Read more »

Review: Bela Padilla emerges as triple threat in '366'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 18 12:42 PM

Bela Padilla makes her debut as a feature film director with this film. Read more »

Theater review: Bullet becomes Bonifacio in '2Bayani'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 17 01:01 PM

This year, Areté in partnership with Tanghalang Ateneo took on this historical musical again, mounted as an online theatrical production through KTX.ph. Read more »

Netflix review: Love never dies in 'The In Between'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 16 10:19 AM

The romantic chemistry between Joey King and Kyle Allen were best felt during the film's carefree, happy moments. Read more »

REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 14 06:38 PM

With a 14.6-inch display size, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is probably the biggest Android tablet on the market right now. Read more »

Movie review: Awards buzz for Nadine, Epy for 'Greed'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 09 11:58 AM

Winning a big windfall of money in a lottery is such a life-changing experience, it is bound to also be a bountiful well of drama for the people who win it and get rich overnight. Read more »

Book review: This sexy novel is a satire on PH politics

Audrey Carpio
Updated as of Apr 08 09:42 PM

From ‘bird’ sizes to famous ex boyfriends, and a movie star that will save the nation—Miguel Syjuco’s second novel has it all Read more »

Movie review: Jim Carrey carries 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 06 12:54 PM

The cute character designs, infectious energy and juvenile humor made the first film a big hit in early 2020. Read more »

REVIEW: Realme 9 Pro+ is a solid midranger, great camera

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 05 06:22 PM

The realme 9 Pro+ is a solidly spec'd midrange phone that also features an image sensor that's used in some flagship devices. Read more »

Review: Pandemic-set 'Bubble' tries hard to be funny

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 05 01:59 PM

Judd Apatow's 'The Bubble' is a satire that poked fun at neurotic movie people observing the elaborate COVID-19 precautions at the height of the pandemic. Read more »

Review: Magic is missing in Mars-set romcom 'Moonshot'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 04 06:54 PM

Despite the title, the Moon has nothing to do with this story, but maybe 'Mars-shot' did not sound too good. Read more »