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Angel Martinez

Written Articles

Theater & Arts

Ateneo ENTABLADO’s Macli-ing Rebista is an urgent cry for compassion

Plays that depict historical events or feature an advocacy run the risk of becoming dull and preachy. Ateneo ENTABLADO (ENTA)’s Macli-ing Rebista acknowledges this possibility, and thus fashions a highly interactive and dynamic production–one that’s sure to linger with audiences long after curtain call. Directed by Jerome Ignacio, Macli-ing Rebista draws inspiration from Malou Jacob’s […]

By Angel Martinez

April 4, 2020

By Angel Martinez • April 4, 2020

Food

Chopsticks review

Succeeding as a JSEC stall is no easy feat, especially in the presence of very strong competition. Still, Chopsticks pulls it off despite lacking a completely unique concept—and they do so by offering tasty and affordable Chinese fare for the Ateneo community. Taste Chopsticks boasts three classic dimsum offerings. The Pork Siomai proves itself a […]

By Angel Martinez

October 16, 2019

By Angel Martinez • October 16, 2019

TV & Film

G! doesn’t stand for good

Based on its trailer, Dondon Santos’ G! looks enough like a standard coming-of-age film on the brevity of life, one that compels viewers to live theirs to the fullest. Some may argue that although there are already too many movies of the sort, a little formula won’t hurt when done with a twist. But in […]

By Angel Martinez

September 16, 2019

By Angel Martinez • September 16, 2019