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Rant and Rave: ‘Juana C.’

Dynasty after dynasty, epal after epal, scandal after scandal: thousands have raised their voices in reaction through all kinds of media. It’s about time the film industry released its own version in the name of Juana C. The Movie, a truly voluptuous on-screen delight. Juana Change was first introduced to the world through YouTube with…

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Rant and Rave: The Greatest Generation

“You’re just trying to read/but I’m always standing in your light/You’re just trying to sleep/but I always wake you up to apologize/I’m sorry I don’t laugh at the right times.” So begins The Greatest Generation, the fourth full-length effort from the Philadelphia based act The Wonder Years. Not with a bang or a catchy hook,…

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Rant and Rave: The Professional Heckler

BLOG:  Have you ever wondered how an interview between former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and current President Benigno Aquino III would sound like? For the not too serious person, how about combining the likes of Kris Aquino and Manny Pacquiao, or even Vice Ganda and Nancy Binay? Still not interested? What if the Los Angeles Lakers,…

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Rant and Rave: ‘Epic’

From the producers of Ice Age and Rio comes another film of “epic” proportions that is simply (but not so aptly) titled Epic. The movie dives into the world of Leafmen and Boggans as described in the children’s book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs by William Joyce and features a star studded…

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Rant and Rave: ‘Now You See Me’

Delve into the mystical realm of magic and immerse yourself in all its wondrous glory. This crime and thriller film impeccably incorporated the splendid technique of con artists and magicians; A battle royale of ego and wit. The plot revolves around a cluster of marvelous, cream of the crop con artists called “The Four Horsemen”:…

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Rant and Rave: Modern Vampires of the City

Vampire Weekend has finally risen from the perils of that idling stage young bands usually fall prey to after touring a well received second album. They’ve risen with a vengeance this time around with Modern Vampires of the City, showing earlier critics what they failed to see and cementing their spots as VIPs in the…

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Rant and Rave: ‘Glee’ Season 4

Last April 19, Fox announced that Glee has been renewed for two more seasons, a move that surprised many since the most recent season of Glee garnered the lowest ratings since its inception. In the course of four seasons, the musical comedy went from being an Emmy-worthy leviathan to a weekly viewed guilty pleasure; people…

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Rant and Rave: Wanderland

Photos from Magic Liwanag It was around 7:30 in the evening at the Circuit Makati, and masses of people had just formed in front of the stage, awaiting as Up Dharma Down is about to play their set. Everyone in the crowd could barely breathe from the lack of flowing air, with a downright exhaustion…

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Rant and Rave: Please Look After Mom

“‘Are you here? I’m home!’ … But the house is vacant. It feels deserted, having been left empty for so long.” Written by widely acknowledged Korean novelist Shin Kyung-Sook, Please Look After Mom encapsulates the bloody sacrifice of a mother and the tragic human habit of taking things for granted, awaking our anesthetized senses to…

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Rant and Rave: The Elite

From 35 potential princesses, the stakes are higher as only six of these girls are left. Illea, a post-apocalyptic monarchical version of the United States, almost has its future princess but will Prince Maxon Schreaves, its future leader, make the choice for his heart, for his reputation, or for his country? America Singer is stuck…