Film Review: Entertaining Romp ‘They Call Him Chop Suey’ Is a Cut Above Brucesploitation
Chop Suey, a kitchen assistant who is a fan of Bruce Lee, finds himself embroiled in a battle against an extortion...
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Series Review: Supernatural Anime ‘Trese’ Captivates With Its Bewitching Takes on Filipino Folklore
Set in Manila where the mythical creatures of Philippine folklore live in hiding amongst humans, Alexandra Trese finds herself going head...
‘Out Run’ Looks to Open Hearts and Minds With Its Inspiring Show of Solidarity
Image credit: Queer East As leader of the world’s only LGBTQ+ political party, Bemz Benedito dreams of being the first transgender...
A Deep Dive Into Southeast Asia’s Best Shorts – Personal Picks From the Lockdown Cinema Club
With the coronavirus pandemic upsetting virtually all industries, a group of Filipino filmmakers joined forces to provide support for film workers...
Unseen Perspectives Take Centre Stage – Queerness Represented in Asian Films
June is Pride Month and this is usually the time when solidarity events are held in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community,...
Giving Voices to the Silenced, Southeast Asian Filmmakers Are Steadfast in Their Pursuit for Authenticity
My experience with Southeast Asian films is limited and like most, I tend to turn to Western media first. Ironically enough,...
Asian Movies to Make Your Heart Hum Happily This Valentine’s Day
A love story is like a hot soup on a rainy day - it engulfs your soul with some much-needed warmth....
Dead Kids’ Stellar Cast Brings Its Characters to Life Effortlessly
A socially awkward teen bonds with a group of misfits who plot to abduct the schools arrogant rich kid until their...
Angry and Acute, VERDICT Boldly Condemns the Red Tapes of the Justice System
Abused and battered wife, Joy, stands up for justice against her alcoholic husband, Dante, in a turmoil process of the justice...
GOYO: THE BOY GENERAL Provides a Youthful and Naive Lens to the Heavy Consequences of War
The story of Gregorio 'Goyo' del Pilar, one of the youngest Generals during the Philippine-American War who fought in the historic...
Delightful and Charming, WHERE’S GRANDPA MÊ? (ASAN SI LOLO MÊ?) Offers A Whimsical Take On Death
A little boy does not know that his grandfather just died. To spare him from grief, his mother brings home a...
FILM REVIEW: Memory
Trish, an introverted girl, meets up with her long lost childhood friend; then starts a series of miscommunication and disappointments before...