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Thunderbolts*: Movie Review

With the advent of streaming, I must admit that I have been very very selective about what I spend on when I go to the cinema. But as soon as I heard about Thunderbolts*, I was already all in. To be honest, I haven’t really seen anything from Marvel’s Phase 4 except for Black Widow, Spider-man and the first season of Loki. I just couldn’t get excited about the latest wave of superheroes because I…

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Adolescence: Series Review

I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews about Adolescence and was initially intrigued by its premise. A 13- year- old boy is arrested for the murder of a schoolmate and is interrogated by the police for the crime. If you’re a fan of true crime, Adolescence isn’t for you. While its classified as a psychological crime drama, there’s really no great secret what happened on the night the crime was…

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My Love Will Make You Disappear: Movie Review

I went to see a movie after a long while and I’m glad it’s Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino aka KimPau’s My Love Will Make You Disappear. The story was simple. The chemistry was explosive, and the supporting cast was just chef’s kiss. No regrets spending for Director’s Club tickets on this one. Synopsis: Sari (Kim Chiu) is a woman who believes she is cursed in love, as her own mother swore that all…

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Squid Fame Season 2: Korean Series Review

I liked the first season of Squid Game. It wasn’t the best Battle Royale type series I’ve come across but it was a solid one. Over the years, I got swept up in the hype and developed a fondness for its ruthless premise. And even though Squid Game Season 2 has been drawing flak for being uneventful, I must say I disagree. I would even venture to say that its even better than its first…

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Queen of Tears Ending? Good or Bad?

I’ve waited until the final week to get started on Queen of Tears because I just could not sit still for eight weeks to find out what happens next. I was right, by Night 2, I was already done with 14 episodes and waiting along with the rest of the world for the weekend (and the finale episodes) to arrive. So the question was? Did the final episode do the show justice? There were a lot of…

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Queen of Tears: Kdrama Review

I’ve been excited about Queen of Tears since it was announced last year that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won will be leading the cast. As some of you may know, I’ve watched Fight for My Way and It’s Okay Not to Be Okay multiple times. Seeing these two favorites of mine in one drama was enough to get me on board. Having Crash Landing on You writer Park Ji-eun tell the story also immediately brought my…

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Kampon: Filipino movie review

All in all, the biggest problem with Kampon was that it was not a one-of-a-kind story that would shock viewers. It did not even deliver on cheap scares if that was what it was after. The monster design was like a weird mod of Lord of the Rings' Gollum but

Not knowing what to feel after an hour and a half of sitting through a horror movie is either a good sign or a bad one. In the case or Kampon, it’s most definitely the latter. Synopsis: Ex-cop Clark Martinez (Derek Ramsay) quits being a police officer after a mysterious traumatic incident. Elsewhere, a desperate brother takes his ailing sister to a faith healer to bring her back from the dead.…

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Shake Rattle and Roll Extreme: Movie Review

For most Filipino horror fans, watching Shake Rattle and Roll each time Regal Entertainment releases an installment is almost like tradition. However, after churning out countless gems in previous years, perhaps its time to admit that the franchise is running out of steam and it’s time to shelf the next installment until they really come up with good material. That being said SRR 16 aka Shake…

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Society of the Snow: Movie Review

Based on the infamous plane crash on the Andes Mountain in 1983, Society of the Snow revolves around the 71-day struggle of the plane crash survivors to get home despite the overwhelming odds. Directed by JA Bayona, director of The Impossible, Society of the Snow mercilessly depicts the journey of the 16 survivors of the Andes Plane crash and how each one dealt with the aftermath of grief, loss,…

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MMFF 2023: Rewind Movie Review

I was not able to catch most of the movies in this edition of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) but I made sure to be here for the extension. I caught the top grossing drama Rewind top billed by reel and real couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes although I had a strong feeling how the film would end. (My hunch was right) Synopsis: John (Dingdong Dantes) is an ambitious company exec who wants…

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The Moon: Korean Movie Review

Synopsis: In 2029, South Korea sends a second mission to the moon after their first attempt fails and causes the deaths of three astronauts. However, the second mission seems cursed with misfortune as well. Astronaut Hwang Sun Woo (Do Kyung Soo) tries valiantly to complete the mission and return home with the help of former director Kim Jae Kook (Sol Kyung Gu) . An astronaut left stranded in…

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EXmas: Movie Review

I’ve always been a fan of Leighton Meester and I really like Robbie Amell so when a friend from London told me that there was a Freevee original featuring these two, I knew I had to take it to the top of my priority list. EXmas did not disappoint. Synopsis: Ali (Leighton Meester) and Graham (Robbie Amell) are an estranged couple who find themselves accidentally spending the holidays together…

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Night Has Come: Korean Series Review

Night Has Come is another teen horror series from South Korea that delivers a battle royale vibe. With tons of disposable characters, it serves up the bloodbath that it promises from the trailer and also makes for an interesting whodunit with a twist. Synopsis: Yeon Seo and her class go on a retreat in a remote facility only to find themselves trapped in a mafia game with real-life stakes.…

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When I Fly Towards You: Chinese Drama Review

I’ve always been a sucker for high school dramas and even though the plot is always familiar, I always gravitate towards these coming of age stories. This was probably why I immediately checked out When I Fly Towards You when it came out on Netflix. Synopsis: Su Zaizai (Zhang Miao Yi) develops a crush on one of the school’s top students Zhang Luran (Zhou Yiran). She befriends him and does…

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Talk to Me: Movie Review

I’ve heard a lot of good things about Talk to Me but it just didn’t make sense to me. Everything about the film was problematic and it basically boils down to stupid main characters. Synopsis: Ever since Mia lost her mom, she has found solace in the company of her best friend and family. However, when she tries her hand at a ritual called Talk To Me, everything gets messed up in a major…

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One Piece Live Action: Season 1 Review

I’ve got to admit that I’ve only ever seen one episode of One Piece because I’ve been too intimidated by the 1000+ episodes I needed to catch up on. A single episode of Netflix’s live action made me want to binge on it straight away so that’s saying something about it’s success. Synopsis: Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) has always dreamed of becoming the King of the Pirates and to set off for the…

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Moving: Korean Series Review

My friends have been raving about Moving since it premiered two months ago but I steeled myself from watching it until a week before and made sure to ration the episodes wisely so I can finish the finale with them at the same time. It was one of the best decisions I made because I would never have lasted from the suspense of waiting week by week. Synopsis: The South Korean government runs a top…