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“Like a dish left to simmer before being served, the film is patient, waiting for the perfect moment before it raises the stakes” Probably one of the most notable characters in Philippine literature is Sisa from “Noli Me Tangere” by Jose Rizal. Driven by extreme poverty and the hopelessness caused by the disappearance of her […]

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“The film ultimately makes it harder for audiences to fully invest in the central love story it seeks to rekindle” Known for provocative films like Kinatay and historical dramas such as Taklub and Captive, Brillante Mendoza trades his usual intensity for something gentler in his latest drama, Until She Remembers — a story of companionship […]

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“A scattershot image of the effects of war on a community being ripped apart, yet also a hopeful story about human perseverance.” “He’s my enemy now.” In April 2014 the small Ukrainian town of Mariinka was captured by Russian forces, marking the first time the town changed hands. It would not be the last, as […]

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“The film creates a space where history, poetry and politics collide in what we can perhaps describe as an unconventional blend of literary homage and visual essay.” In a text he wrote to fellow poet Paul Demeny, often referred to as the “Letter of the Seer”, Arthur Rimbaud famously stated “je est un autre” (“I […]

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“Barbara Forever is more than a tribute— it is an inspiration and a milestone“ After the passing of Barbara Hammer in 2019, a void was created in the world of cinema. Barbara Forever, which premiered at Sundance and was later showcased in the Forum section of the Berlinale, not only filled that void, but elevated […]

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