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MusicIn recent years, Jess Connelly has become one of the more notable names in the local music scene. Connelly’s rise to fame began with her first EP entitled How I Love (2015), which introduced her soulful and sultry vocals and heavily R&B inspired production. Three years since then, Connelly released her second EP called JCON […]
November 5, 2018
TV & Film“I am happy when I’m beautiful.” These are the words protagonist Annie (Chai Fonacier) utters to herself as she goes through her skin-whitening regime. This short, yet impactful mantra is essential in director Jay Abello’s Pinay Beauty (She’s No White), which tackles Filipino beauty standards and the lengths to which some go to meet them. […]
August 22, 2018
At first glance, the calm and well-composed Jag Gonzales (3 BS LM) may come across as someone who is reserved. However, this initial impression is shattered when given the opportunity to converse with him and discover his extroverted side. With Jag’s endearing personality and suave looks, it’s easy to understand how being the “medyo pabebe, […]
August 12, 2018
There is no reason to dread the early morning call time for OrSem when Shania Felizarta is around. The “3-in-1 coffee bae ready to kick start your day,” is set on sharing her infectious energy with the incoming batch of freshmen. This may be her first run as an O-Host, but the confidence she exudes […]
August 11, 2018
FoodLibraries commonly bring to mind thoughts of homework and research, of whispering to friends when you do need to talk. There normally isn’t much in the way of socializing or eating, lest you want a scolding. But The Lib at 287 Katipunan Avenue is not your typical library, nor are the sisters behind it—Pia and […]
May 4, 2018
TV & FilmThe critically acclaimed, Sundance Selection film of 2017, Call Me by Your Name premiered in the Philippines last January 31. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film is based on the eponymous novel by author André Aciman. Set in picturesque, 1980s Northern Italy, the movie features the summer romance that develops between Elio Perlman (Timothée […]
March 7, 2018
HypeTake a look at any of your friends’ social media posts lately and you may see the same thing: Dreamy-hued photographs tinged with light leaks seemingly taken on a film camera. Thanks to analog film apps, such as Gudak and Huji Cam, film photography is making a comeback. Whether it ever disappeared or not, one […]
January 18, 2018
MusicRed Pill Blues, the title of Maroon 5’s sixth album, is a reference to the option between the red pill and the blue pill in the film Matrix (1999). However, the title has little to no connection to what the entire project wishes to communicate: Narratives of love within the contexts of different relationships. […]
December 1, 2017
TV & FilmEver imagined what you and your best friend might be like in 50 years’ time? Fatrick Tabada and Rae Red’s Si Chedeng at si Apple showcases this and more with its refreshing take on the self-discovery narrative as seen through the dynamic friendship between Chedeng (Gloria Diaz) and Apple (Elizabeth Oropesa). Chedeng, the protagonist, is […]
November 30, 2017
TV & FilmEvery year, Halloween shines the spotlight on all things horrific and frightening. There are those who relish this abundance, yet many are unable to withstand this spine-chilling time of year. This season, Vantage puts together a list of not-so-scary Halloween classics to remind everyone that amusement and laughter can still persist amidst the fear-inducing movies […]
October 17, 2017