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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 »

Review: Jared Leto is all moody, broody in 'Morbius'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Apr 01 02:54 PM

Director Daniel Espinosa effectively created an atmosphere of dread and horror, but kept things within a PG rating. Read more »

Netflix review: Cash, class conflicts propel 'Windfall'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 26 09:13 AM

From the opening credits, with the '40s-style font of the title card and the blaring musical note behind it, we clearly feel an Alfred Hitchcock vibe. Read more »

Review: Chris Pine shines in predictable 'Contractor'

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Mar 25 08:16 PM

Chris Pine had a screen presence that dominated everyone else on that screen, a true movie star. Read more »

Review: Michael Bay is back in over-the-top 'Ambulance'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 19 06:23 AM

This remake of a 2005 Danish film was one big, over-the-top, exaggerated hyperbole, a Michael Bay trademark. Read more »

Review: 'Turning Red' puts Asian spin to coming-of-age theme

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 14 01:38 PM

This latest film from Disney-Pixar is directed by Domee Shi, Pixar's first solo female and Asian director. Read more »

Review: Erik Matti's 'Rabid' is eerie, entertaining

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 12 11:14 AM

According to director Erik Matti, the stories in 'Rabid' were inspired by the feelings of madness brought about by the COVID pandemic. Read more »

Pasig launches nighttime COVID-19 booster vaccination

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 12 07:22 AM

Mayor Vico Sotto said Pasig did not mount ‘bakuna nights’ in the past year of the vaccination rollout to avoid stretching out the city health team. Read more »

Netflix review: 'The Adam Project' deserves a sequel

David Dizon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 12:58 PM

The Adam Project has wonky CGI and scenes swiped from better sci-fi movies. And it totally deserves a sequel. Read more »

Review: Hayek energizes 'Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard'

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Mar 10 02:32 PM

This sequel to the 2017 hit action-comedy film 'The Hitman's Bodyguard' assumed you have seen the first film, and did not think that they needed to reintroduce the characters that much anymore. Read more »

Review: Watch 'The Weekend Away' for scenic Croatia

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 09 01:10 PM

The absolute best part about this film were the picturesque locations in Croatia. Read more »

Review: 'The Last Five Years' is Meg Imperial's show

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 07 11:30 AM

The topic of marriage and the various ups and downs that married couples undergo were thoroughly discussed in various configurations in this movie from director Lemuel Lorca. Read more »

Movie review: 3-hour 'The Batman' is worth every minute

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 04 08:10 AM

After 5 years, Matt Reeves is back as director and writer after his two 'Planet of the Apes' films in 2014 and 2017. Read more »

Review: Belle Mariano is refreshing to watch in 'Love is Color Blind'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 03 06:53 PM

Both Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan did very well in their climactic tearful confrontation scene in 'Love is Color Blind,' which is now streaming on Netflix. Read more »

Review: Julia Barretto goes daring in 'Bahay na Pula'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Mar 01 02:55 PM

Julia Barretto has certainly graduated from teeny-bopper roles as Jane in Brillante Mendoza's horror flick 'Bahay na Pula.' Read more »