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Rant and Rave: ‘Balota’ chronicles a grim tale of electoral violence in the country

Amid political stagnancy and complacency, ‘Balota’ marches on as a rhapsody for the brewing of a revolutionary storm.

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Rant and Rave: The crowd-drawing magic of MMFF 2023—Part Two

Truly one for the books, the 49th MMFF is marked by timeless storytelling that attests to the profound influence of Philippine cinema.

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Rant and Rave: The crowd-drawing magic of MMFF 2023—Part One

Truly one for the books, the 49th MMFF is marked by timeless storytelling that attests to the profound influence of Philippine cinema.

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Rant and Rave: Wading through worlds with “The Boy and the Heron”

Japan’s godfather of animation returns with a peculiar story of a young knightly boy, a mother longing for acceptance, and a taunting Grey Heron.

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Rant and Rave: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” bites off more than it can chew

As the horror game adaptation made its way to the big screen, fans gladly relived the eerie run-down pizzeria, though it lacked the paralyzing fear factor that cemented its fame.

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Rant and Rave: Confessions of ‘A Very Good Girl’

Director Petersen Vargas breaks the mold of Philippine cinema with a film that draws attention to class struggle wrapped in layers of dark humor and campy elements.

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Rant and Rave: The plastic world of ‘Barbie’ fleshes out an earnest take on the human experience and womanhood

Greta Gerwig takes us on an amusing ride through Barbieland, past the shiny houses and into a doll’s existential feelings.

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Rant and Rave: ‘Oppenheimer’ is as simple as quantum physics

Christopher Nolan stuns the audience with the spectacle that is “Oppenheimer”, equally thought-provoking as it is visually appealing.

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Rant and Rave: “Spider-Man—Across the Spider-Verse” honors the stunning world of animated superheroes

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” definitely lives up to the prestige of its 2018 predecessor—however, it also serves as a reminder that its writers and animators should receive the respect and honor that they deserve.

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Rant and Rave: ‘Suzume’ is magnificent from door to door

Disasters are senseless tragedies. At any moment, while all may seem normal, the rapid force of wrath could thrash and crumble our reality. In its wake, it only leaves death, ruin, and witnesses who carry nothing but the weight of traumatic grief and the burden of comprehending the absurd. There never really is an easy…