Tanghalang Ateneo’s latest is a chaotic dystopian tale that overcomes its rough edges with a thrilling narrative and an unforgettable central character.
‘Unica Hijas’ and ‘Laro’: Full Dark, Euphoric Light
Barefoot Theatre’s Pride Plays features an emotional, surprisingly spiritual high school romcom; and a complex if uneven study of power between various gay men.
‘The Reconciliation Dinner’: Comforting the Disturbed
Floy Quintos’s one-act play is a well-acted outpouring of post-election frustration that doesn’t quite elevate the discourse.
‘Zsazsa Zaturnnah the Musical… ‘Yun Lang!’: Queering the Superhero
Ateneo Blue Repertory’s return to live theater is an unwieldy but rousing superhero musical with a unique twist on gender.
Oscars 2023: Predictions and personal picks
Running through all 23 categories of the 2023 Academy Awards, with my personal votes and snubbed films I would’ve wanted to see.
‘Walang Aray’: Close Your Eyes and Celebrate
PETA’s triumphant return to live theater is a reluctant history lesson, but a joyous musical spectacle.
‘The Whale’: Staring into the Void
Brendan Fraser is terrific in a well-intentioned but misguided film that aims to provoke and little else.
15 Favorite Albums of 2022
Between pandemic isolation and the resurgence of life, these albums reminded me that there was still so much to care about and to care for.
15 Favorite Films of 2022
Films about the complex nature of filmmaking, and unique visions from Asian filmmakers characterize just some of the best of 2022.
25 Favorite Film Performances of 2022
From loud and proud starring roles to enigmatic, understated cyphers, these performances remind us of the breadth of the human experience.