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Maski Papano (I Mask Go On) | 2021 Cinemalaya Film Review

When I first viewed the trailer, two thoughts came to mind. The word disposable pops up. Second, I keep seeing the title’s first four letters in bold text. Why? Because Maski Papano (I Mask Go On) is the narrative of a discarded facemask who transforms into a humanoid and embarks on a quest to findContinue reading “Maski Papano (I Mask Go On) | 2021 Cinemalaya Film Review”

Thoughts on Kingdom: Ashin of the North

Main photo from Netflix Facebook page First things first, have you seen Netflix’s Kingdom? The zombie series currently has two seasons released in 2019 and in 2020. I ask because Kingdom: Ashin of the North, a bonus tale of an untold backstory is now streaming on Netflix. You can watch it even if you haveContinue reading “Thoughts on Kingdom: Ashin of the North”

Back-to-Back Review of Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) & Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

Unable to watch Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) on its first week of release, I decided not to review the film. Yes, I know I can still write one. But it was difficult for me to do so. You see, I have a love-hate relationship with the third instalment of Legendary’s Cinematic MonsterVerse. IContinue reading “Back-to-Back Review of Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) & Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)”

Thoughts on Netflix’s Trese Animated Series Season 1

I am a fan of Trese, a Filipino horror/crime graphic novel created by writer Budjette Tan and artist KaJO Baldisimo. I have been the day I discovered the graphic novel at the Free Comic Book Day – Setting the Record in 2013. I was a little late because the graphic novel saw print in 2005.Continue reading “Thoughts on Netflix’s Trese Animated Series Season 1”

Thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 + Impact of Streaming New Movie Releases

Wonder Woman 1984 premiered in the Philippines via HBO GO on April 21. I finished watching it last month. A big YES. It took me almost a month to finish a two-and-a-half hour-long film. For someone who enjoys watching films in theatres and at home, that is tragic. I would like to send my apologiesContinue reading “Thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 + Impact of Streaming New Movie Releases”