Flow (2024): No cat is an islandI was initially rooting for Inside Out 2 or The Wild Robot for Best Animated Feature — mostly because those were the only two I’d seen…Mar 22Mar 22
Mickey 17: Seemingly New, but Not Really DifferentThe concept may seem fresh at first, but ultimately, Mickey 17 feels like familiar territory. Even with its commentary on ethics…Mar 15Mar 15
Perfect Days (2023) — to be of the world, in the world, and off a different worldIs Perfect Days a soothing, healing film with just the right amount of drama? Or is it a quietly unsettling reflection on life’s choices…Feb 13Feb 13
Green Bones is proof that Philippine cinema is only getting better and betterZig Dulay does it again, delivering yet another compelling masterpiece that earned him a well-deserved Best Picture win at the Metro Manila…Jan 4Jan 4
The Wild Robot is not for kids, it’s for the adults of todayThe Wild Robot is this generation’s The Iron Giant — but richer in meaning, symbolism, and insight. My nuanced appreciation may stem from…Jan 2Jan 2
Conclave was underwhelming, just like men of faith in positions of powerThe film is undeniably good, but it doesn’t quite live up to the lofty expectations set by its trailer. On its own, it’s a strong contender…Dec 25, 2024Dec 25, 2024
Anora states the obvious — it’s hard being a woman, especially in a capitalist worldAt its core, Anora is a searing exploration of class and power dynamics, told through the lens of its titular character — a sex worker…Dec 22, 2024Dec 22, 2024
Gladiator II: Proof that epics should not get a sequelIt’s almost cliché to say a sequel can never live up to or eclipse the original, but Gladiator II misses by a mile, like it wasn’t even…Dec 5, 20241Dec 5, 20241
The Substance: A Body Horror About the Female PsycheThe Substance is a film about the lengths women go to in order to remain relevant. In this context, “relevant” is synonymous with physical…Oct 2, 2024Oct 2, 2024
