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TV & FilmBest Animated Feature Nominees: The Boy and the Heron Elemental Nimona Robot Dreams Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Vant Fave: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse The second installment in the Spider-Verse franchise definitely lived up to our expectations. It highlighted a more expansive world of spider-people and their spider-ventures, along with a captivating array of animation styles […]
March 10, 2024
Theater & ArtsEVEN THOUGH last year’s Zsazsa Zaturnnah the Musical… ‘Yun Lang! showed that the Ateneo Blue Repertory (blueREP) was back on the physical stage, its new members have not yet had the chance under the spotlight. Cue this year’s Orphie & the Book of Heroes! Given that the last physical newbie production was back in 2019 […]
February 29, 2024
TV & FilmBEING AN avid fan of the horror genre, I was no stranger to Mike Flanagan’s reputation, considering his highly acclaimed work with Netflix that cemented him as one of the go-to guys for modern horror. However, the reason why I enjoy his work lies in his ability to depict humans that feel as real as […]
November 15, 2023
Theater & ArtsTANGHALANG ATENEO (TA) started their 45th theater season off with Ardór, a play about Filipino love and revolution. Taking place in a dystopian Manila, Ardór at its core is about the anger that bubbles inside the hearts of the oppressed when they have suffered for far too long. The story centers around Z (Yani Lopez […]
September 15, 2023
Hype“TO BE loved is to be changed.” The statement became the internet’s obsession for a little while, even if all it took were a few words and two images of a stuffed toy. Through its simple construction, the statement was able to highlight a person’s capacity to love in a way that surprised everyone who […]
May 18, 2023
Theater & ArtsAFTER YEARS away from the physical stage, Tanghalang Ateneo returns with their first production, Tartuffe, o Ang Manloloko. Director Ron Capinding’s adaptation of Molière’s classic play by Rolando Tinio aims to reflect the societal hypocrisy and deceit of the modern world through classic literature. Repulsive reflections When Tartuffe (Yeshua Celebrado & alternate John Patrick Noynay) […]
March 22, 2023
TV & FilmThis is Vantage POINT: A monthly moodboard for things that have been on our minds as of late, topics both fresh and familiar. We point you towards what to watch out for and what we think you should be enjoying right now. And if whatever we love becomes whatever you love (at least a little […]
March 16, 2023
MusicMedisina Album Launch Photo from NME Asia SINCE ZILD’S rise as a bassist in IV of Spades, he has been one of OPM’s most promising artists. The release of his solo albums, Homework Machine (2020) and Huminga (2021), have only solidified that fact. Whether it’s through unexpected genre shifts or compelling songwriting, Zild has much […]
November 14, 2022
TV & FilmDO YOU remember the last time you sat down with friends one night to tell scary stories—with everyone clutching each other as spooky descriptions of ghosts, killers, and cults made their way around the room? Do you want to relive that experience? Lucky for you, The Midnight Club (2022) was released last October 7 and […]
November 6, 2022