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Rant and Rave: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ swings right into the doors of the multiverse

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has gradually teased about exploring the multiverse in its canon. While several MCU films and TV series dabbled with the idea, it was Doctor Strange who established the multiverse. But Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sorcerer Supreme isn’t the focus for when this is introduced but our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Indeed, Spider-Man: No…

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Writer’s Recap: ‘So G for SOGIE’ calls for provision of human rights to LGBTQ+

Last January 7 and 8, DLSU Prism launched So G for SOGIE: A Webinar on the Basics of SOGIE, tackling the need to approve the SOGIE Equality Bill in the country. With guest speakers Miss Trans Global 2020 Mela Habijan, University of the Philippines Los Baños Philosophy Professor Krissah Taganas, and Akbayan Partylist first nominee…

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Free as my hair: Embracing curls for liberty through the natural hair movement

Reclaiming Filipina beauty starts with appreciating naturally curly hair.

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Rant and Rave: ‘The French Dispatch’ and the intimacy of print journalism

Take a glance and you’ll instantly know if it’s a Wes Anderson picture.  Definitely a creator of his time, Anderson’s quirky, vivid, and youthful filmmaking has become a genre in itself. Thus, it’s no surprise that his league of artsy admirers would rejoice over his return in The French Dispatch.  Known for telling whimsical stories…

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Rant and Rave: Watching the butcher burn in ‘The Witcher’ Season 2

When the first season of The Witcher dropped in 2019, fans of the hit book series and the beloved games waited with bated breath to see if the Netflix show would be everything they wanted it to be and more. For the most part, the first season was a massive success—spurning the inevitable comparison to…

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Rant and Rave: ‘Pokémon BDSP’ faithfully pay tributes to Sinnoh originals

Highlighted by enhanced graphics, a “faithful” storyline, and still challenging trainer battles, revisiting the Sinnoh region through Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl could not have been more exciting.

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A whiff of fresh air: Savoring life through the artist’s olfaction

The Philippine olfaction industry is on a slow rise, spreading its fragrance one scent at a time.

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On coal and steam, bibingka and puto bumbong define Filipino holidays

Bibingka and puto bumbong makers continue to fuel our Christmas spirit despite challenges brought by the pandemic.

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An unsung carol: Silent nights of a domestic worker

For many domestic workers, the holiday season may not always be filled with joy.

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25 Cents’ Worth: The performance and power of an apology

While apologies acknowledge one’s errors, it should not be used as a substitute for accountability.