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It takes ‘atmosphere’ to make a powerful epic—and Pachinko 2 has it in spades
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November 7, 2024

It takes ‘atmosphere’ to make a powerful epic—and Pachinko 2 has it in spades

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
A friend who sometimes reads my film reviews asked me why I often fuss over “atmosphere” in film, or the lack thereof.  He asked…
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When and when not to use ChatGPT: I planned my Australia itinerary
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October 23, 2024

When and when not to use ChatGPT: I planned my Australia itinerary

By Lou Gonzales
Artificial intelligence language models like ChatGPT have revolutionized the way we interact with technology, enabling human-like…
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Ateneo Entablado's Sa Tahanan ng Aking Ama both entertains and moves
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October 23, 2024

Ateneo Entablado's Sa Tahanan ng Aking Ama both entertains and moves

By Arturo Hilado
The following review was first posted on the author’s Facebook page last Oct. 21. In a very busy weekend when I took in three plays…
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From drama to psychological horror: Women shine in Sinag Maynila
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October 2, 2024

From drama to psychological horror: Women shine in Sinag Maynila

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
The brainchild of movie mogul Wilson Tieng and film director Brillante Mendoza, the recent Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival is…
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How high can you legally go?
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September 26, 2024

How high can you legally go?

By Rafael J. Azanza
International criminals with laboratories attack our families with fentanyl, shabu and cocaine. Let’s talk about fentanyl, a drug I…
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A sweet, poignant Thai film conquers Netflix
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September 20, 2024

A sweet, poignant Thai film conquers Netflix

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
My apologies for the pun I’m about to make, but Hollywood movies about grandparents are a dying breed. Funny and heartwarming films about…
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The Leni phenomenon revisited with love
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September 11, 2024

The Leni phenomenon revisited with love

By Elizabeth Lolarga
Text and photos by Elizabeth Lolarga The audience at SM Cinema Baguio mostly came in their best “Kakampink” outfits so much so that the…
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After Grace, is Floy Quintos’ once-lost work Gironière next for Encore Theater?
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September 9, 2024

After Grace, is Floy Quintos’ once-lost work Gironière next for Encore Theater?

By Totel V. de Jesus
By the time you read this, all shows of Floy Quintos’ final work, Grace, will have been sold out. It’s entering its last weekend…
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Pulang Araw a well-mounted epic but….
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September 6, 2024

Pulang Araw a well-mounted epic but….

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
Pulang Araw, the series on World War II produced by GMA-7 (streaming on Netflix), literally begins with a huge bang.  It opens with a…
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Manila Polo: All’s well that counts well
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August 31, 2024

Manila Polo: All’s well that counts well

By TheDiarist.Ph
In what must have been the most attended membership meeting at Manila Polo Club, the members voted last August 27 against the…
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