This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
I’m Still Here is a gripping and tragic drama that documents the turbulent political landscape of Brazil in the 1970s. It’s superbly acted, beautifully shot, and finely directed. Fernanda Torres is magnificent.
I had no idea that the film would get dark. I mean it starts off so colorfully. The lives of the Paivas are essentially a dream. They live by the beach. They have a lovely house. They have such a close-knit and happy family. Then a switch is…
The Gorge blends action, sci-fi, and romance and the result is a pretty enjoyable movie. It’s also got well-matched leads and cool visual effects. This one did not disappoint.
The best thing going for this movie is the chemistry between Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller. It’s really strong and I was on board with their love story right away. I could be a bit biased though because I like those two actors, but what can you do? That’s how star…
Oro, Plata, Mata is a shining achievement in Philippine cinema. A true crown jewel of a film. This is only the first time I’ve given a Filipino film a perfect rating. Up until now I have never seen a film to come out of the Philippines with the level of quality and mastery this film has.
This is a period piece, which is a rarity in the Philippine film industry. It was so refreshing to see the Philippines during the…
There’s not a lot of “out there” Filipino films. Or at least I haven’t seen a lot of them. Like last year Leonor Will Never Die was that film for me, and this year it’s Gitling. And I will always appreciate films that step out of convention.
Gitling has a lot of good things going for it. First off, the story is very unique and interesting. The film follows a Japanese filmmaker, Makoto, as he visits Bacolod (my hometown) for a…
