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Rant and Rave: The stakes are high, the water’s rough, but ‘Speak Now’ is ours

“Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” is a mature expansion of Swift’s original 2010 masterpiece, and will leave fans wanting more from her re-recording projects.

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Writer’s Recap: LSDC Contemporary starts anew with ‘Tabula Rasa’

LSDC-Contemporary takes to the stage once more to celebrate their 42nd anniversary and their first on-site performance after the lockdown with their dance concert, “Tabula Rasa”.

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Beyond the binary: Women’s trials and tribulations in tech

Women break the glass ceiling in a continuous effort to fight for their place in the tech industry.

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Writer’s Recap: Finding our voice with Pelikulove’s “Shoutout Pinas 2023—Maghayag at Lumikha”

Pelikulove and the Harlequin Theatre Guild partnered up for the hybrid film event, Shoutout Pinas 2023: Maghayag at Lumikha last May 24 and accomplished hard-hitting portrayals of sociopolitical commentary.

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In quiet defiance, independent publishers redefine Filipino literature

With efforts to highlight Philippine literature, independent publishers relay the stories of Filipinos and change what it means to be in the publishing scene.

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To the great and even greater: Oscars 2023 Best Picture Predictions—Part Two

Variety The various themes and plotlines that this year’s Best Picture nominees brought to life were nothing short of amazing. Whether you’re in the mood for a tearjerker, a feel-good tale, or an empowering story, this list has got it all. But at the end of the day, only one film gets to take home…

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To the great and even greater: Oscars 2023 Best Picture Prediction—Part One

Variety After the slap that overshadowed the 2022 Oscars award show, the 95th Academy Awards is certainly expected to stand out and be better than past ceremonies; this pressure is perhaps what contributed to the intriguing list of contenders for the Best Picture category. Countless fierce and hot debates have stirred about which film will…

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Rant and Rave: Reliving past mistakes with ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’

The famed novels of Dr. Jose Rizal—Noli Me Tangere (Noli) and El Filibusterismo) (Fili)—have been cultural and political touchstones in forging the Filipino identity. Rizal and his works, including their cores of patriotism and resistance against oppression, have been integrated into the country’s education system. But these works’ luster is under threat as the endless…

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A not-so-silent night: Navigating the Filipino family Christmas

This holiday season is abundant with delicious food and thoughtful presents, but may also be rife with insensitive comments from the people you love the most.

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Writer’s Recap: ‘Italian Film Festival Manila’ transcends cultural boundaries

With moviegoers gradually trickling back into theaters, the film industry has to put its best foot forward as it reintroduces itself once again to mainstream audiences. After Filipinos were forced into social distancing for two years, the Italian Film Festival Manila (IFFM) highlighted the cinema’s ability to transport viewers to new locales through a diverse…