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Review: ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ is spooky, entertaining and subverts expectations

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Jun 26 05:30 PM

Director Dauberman playfully subverts viewer expectations in this new Annabelle spin-off, setting up jump scares that don’t pan out and framing shots in ways that make you second guess where ghosts will pop out. Read more »

Movie review: 'Le Femme Nikita' director Besson is back with a new female assassin

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 26 12:31 PM

Female assassin movies are a very popular subgenre of action films, arguably created by French director Luc Besson with his seminal film "La Femme Nikita" (1990) with Anne Parillaud. Read more »

Movie review: Is 'Toy Story 4' really necessary?

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 24 04:28 PM

It had been two years since Andy donated his toys to Bonnie. Read more »

Fleabag and the rise of the a-hole protagonist

Jam Pascual
Posted at Jun 22 03:58 PM

Phoebe Wallers-Bridge brilliantly weaves a complicated tale about womanhood and the pitfalls of being nice. Following a recent trend, the show also makes you root for crappy people. Read more »

OPINION: Ferdinand E. Marcos -- Malacanang to Makiki, the book

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Jun 22 03:04 PM

Historiography on the life and times of the deposed dictator will never be complete without the memoirs of the author, Col. Arturo C. Aruiza. Read more »

Review: ‘Child’s Play’ is mostly cringe-inducing violence and jokes that don’t land

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Jun 21 06:25 PM

This of-the-moment reboot prompts one to ask the question: who let the doll out?  Read more »

Review: ‘Toy Story 4’ is deeply emotional and gorgeous, but is it time to let the toys go?

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Jun 21 09:44 PM

Despite a well-written script, the animated feature is showing some wear-and-tear (though curiously, the toys look as pristine as when we first saw them nearly 25 years ago). Read more »

Theater review: Jukebox musical 'Beautiful' will make you want to sing along

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 21 07:01 AM

The songs of Carole King were simply so infectious and familiar, you will sing along! Read more »

Movie review: Elton John's music shines, drives story in 'Rocketman'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 20 02:59 PM

Fresh at the heels of "Bohemian Rhapsody," here comes another film that traces the life and career of another legendary name in pop music -- Elton John.    Read more »

Netflix review: Sandler's 'Murder Mystery' adds comic twist to Agatha Christie setup

Fred Hawson
Posted at Jun 18 06:53 PM

Electing to screen his next Happy Madison film on Netflix may actually be a stroke of genius on Sandler's part for a bigger audience reach.  Read more »

Review: ‘Rocketman’ is an inventive, exhilarating jumble of fact and fiction

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Jun 18 05:48 PM

Taron Egerton gives a sensitive, thoroughly satisfying performance as Elton John, but the real star is director Dexter Fletcher who displays a masterful hold of the musical medium. Read more »

Antitrust body sets 15-day 'expedited' review for select deals

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 03:25 PM

Under a May 28 resolution, the expedited review is applicable for transactions that are less likely to substantially prevent, lessen or restrict competition in their market, the PCC said in a statement.    Read more »

The problem with Manila restaurant reviews is that they don’t exist

Troy Barrios
Updated as of Jun 14 02:48 PM

While the world is just starting to figure out and appreciate Filipino cuisine, the Philippines struggles to be an international dining destination. One former food editor believes that one indicator for this is a lack of real dining reviews. Read more »

Movie review: Jodi Sta. Maria deserves best actress nod for 'Clarita'

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Jun 14 05:19 PM

Jodi Sta. Maria will definitely be in contention for best actress come awards season next year. Read more »

Review: ‘Men In Black: International’ feels plastic and claustrophobic

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Jun 13 05:14 PM

The novelty of exploring an underworld of oddities has long gone. In its place: an almost hermetic environment. Read more »

Movie review: 'Secret Life of Pets 2' is adorable and action-packed

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Jun 12 05:17 PM

It tries to impart lessons in living like going for things as they come, and not holding back because too much carefulness. Read more »

Concert recap: The CompanY, Joey G throw an enjoyable 'Party of 5'

Gian Carlo Vizcarra
Posted at Jun 09 05:18 PM

It was also a reunion of sorts for The CompanY and Joey Generoso as the last time they shared the same concert stage was more than eight years ago. Read more »

Chucky has been reimagined for today's tech-obsessed generation

ANCX Staff
Posted at Jun 08 10:02 AM

The serial killer just became more powerful, claims its new producers, as an AI product. Read more »

Review: Netflix’s ‘Always Be My Maybe’ is hilarious and a joy to watch

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Jun 07 06:38 PM

Where Crazy Rich Asians goes to an exotic locale half a world away via private jet, this new rom-com with Asian leads stays grounded on American soil—and achieves way more. Read more »

Movie review: Sweet drama 'Sunshine Family' showcases beauty of Korea

Vincent Garcia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 02:10 PM

"Sunshine Family" is set in South Korea and is about a family who find themselves entangled in a hit-and-run incident, just a few days before they were set to come home to the Philippines.  Read more »