All in all, #Alive started out pretty good but the intensity waned as the movie progressed. It was a good film but it failed to commit to the horror idea. As a result, it became a conversation about mental health and social media. Go figure.
Mulan: Live Action Movie Review
I’ve been looking forward to the big screen debut of Mulan ever since it was announced by Disney. The trailer looked very promising, albeit lacking in the music and humor of the animated film, but […]
Run with the Wind: Anime Review
I’ve never been a fan of running. I have terrible form and end up wheezing at the slightest idea of speeding up. But I checked out one episode of Run with the Wind and immediately […]
Goedam: Series Review
All in all, Goedam was pretty cool. It was a well executed horror piece that that provided enough shocks and just enough substance to stick around in your memory until the second season arrives.
‘Batman 2021’ : First Thoughts
Pattinson looked nothing like the previous iterations of Bruce Wayne. Unlike the polished and sophisticated facade that the billionaire used to disguise his alter ego, R-Patz looked like a rebellious teen who could’n’t even be bothered to comb his hair.
‘Dynamite’: Music Video Review
All in all, whether you’re an ARMY or not, you cannot watch Dynamite without a smile on your face. By its end, you’ll feel like you’ve swallowed a rainbow. Yep. Its that fun.
Cinemalaya 2020: ‘Tokwifi’ Review
The film’s cinematography was was visually arresting — the framing, the colors, the contrasts. The film’s cast was charming and engaging. It only ran for minutes but it will linger in your memory for far longer because it was simply beautiful.
Cinemalaya 2020: ‘Excuse Me Miss, Miss Miss’ Review
Excuse me Miss, Miss, Miss was an entertaining watch for sure. I understood what it was getting at but I’m not sure if it made as much impact as it should.
Its Okay Not to Be Okay: Kdrama Review
I love watching Kdramas but I must admit that Its Okay Not to Be Okay was a very different experience for me. I loved it so much that I don’t feel confident that my review […]
Cinemalaya 2020: ‘The Slums’ Review
The Slums doesn’t get overly profound with its messaging but it does get its point across in a straightforward manner. There were attempts to be funny but all of this is just a facade for entertainment value. For those who understand how it is to be poor, it is truly heartbreaking.
