‘Manila by Night’: A Pinnacle of Philippine Cinema
Imelda Marcos demanded 'Manila by Night' be changed to 'City After Night,' believing the film gave her city a bad name. Too bad for her.
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‘Raging Grace’ Director Paris Zarcilla Gets Candid About Making a Film Born From a Place of Rage
Speaking with director Paris Zarcilla about his directorial debut 'Raging Grace' and the challenges in sharing the film with certain audiences.
Carl Joseph Papa on ‘The Missing’, Rotoscoping and His Fond Memories Playing Nickelback
Interviewing director Carl Joseph Papa for his latest film 'The MIssing' and playing in a Nickelback cover band.
‘Raging Grace’ Proves the Scariest Things in Life Are What’s Real
A testament to Maxene Eigenmann’s talent as an actress how deftly she walks the line between the desire to go unnoticed and her desperation as a single mother.
‘The Missing’ Is a Profound Rotoscope Journey of Acceptance and Healing
Director Carl Joseph Papa delicately crafts a narrative revealing the depths and hidden layers of trauma, and the power of confronting one's past.
TIFF 2023: ‘Your Mother’s Son’ Disturbs as It Teeters on the Line Between Love and Abuse
Hard to watch and even harder to define.
‘Boy From Nowhere’ Is a Compelling Marriage of Fiction and Reality
A young man’s pursuit, not only of his identity, but also of his own belonging in a harsh world.
Martika Ramirez Escobar on ‘Leonor Will Never Die’ and Kindness
In conversation with filmmaker Martika Ramirez Escobar about her latest film 'Leonor Will Never Die.'
The Revolutionary Pull of ‘Leonor Will Never Die’
Endlessly watchable for all the giddy joy it takes in parody and the various existential questions it raises.
