SYNOPSIS: The Slums is a mockumentary that follows a documentary team as they terrorize a poor family living in the urban slums of Manila. The film features the colourful lives of the Reyes family: Nayda, the family’s loving mother with body image issues; Julio, the hardworking but not very bright father; Oliver, the fabulous sonContinue reading “The Slums | #Cinemalaya2020 Film Review”
Category Archives: Local Films/Series Reviews
This category focuses on local TV shows, online series and films.
Quing Lalam Ning Aldo | #Cinemalaya2020 Film Review
Quing Lalam Ning Aldo is a Kapampangan phrase which means under the sun. When I saw this short film, it easily became my favourite. Why? Because this film is full of love that radiates through the screen. Quing Lalam Ning Aldo (Under The Sun) By Reeden Fajardo Short Feature Category SYNOPSIS: Upon learning that theirContinue reading “Quing Lalam Ning Aldo | #Cinemalaya2020 Film Review”
Tokwifi | #Cinemalaya2020 Film Review
When the trailer was presented at the Cinemalaya 2020 press con, I also received the posters of all the short films. The first one that sparked my interest is Tokwifi. No, not tok- wai-fai. Tok-wee-fee which means star, a short film where a 1950s mestiza star, trapped inside a television that fell from the sky,Continue reading “Tokwifi | #Cinemalaya2020 Film Review”
Pabasa Kan Pasyon | #Cinemalaya2020 Film Review
Presented in black and white, the next film that caught my eye is “Pabasa Kan Pasyon” or in English, Chanting the Passion by Hubert Tibi. Here a Bicolano family turns to religion to make both ends meet. Pabasa Kan Pasyon (Chanting the Passion) By Hubert Tibi Short Feature Category SYNOPSIS: Religion and economy take centreContinue reading “Pabasa Kan Pasyon | #Cinemalaya2020 Film Review”
Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo Bert | #Cinemalaya2020 Film Review
10 short films are vying for the Cinemalaya 2020 Best Film. After watching all over the weekend, I found my favourite ones and will be reviewing each this week. First on my list is “Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo Bert” or in English, The Broken Vinyl Record. Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo BertContinue reading “Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo Bert | #Cinemalaya2020 Film Review “
