'7 Days of Hell' review — When wrongs fester
Seething rage curdles into a vengeful curse in Erik Matti's squirmy entry to HBO's underseen folk horror anthology from 2021, 'Folklore.'
Cinemalaya 2025 Shorts, reviewed — True indie mix
This year’s set of short films competing in Cinemalaya is a solid program of exciting filmmaking voices, mediums, and genres.
'Paglilitis' review — More of a mistrial
The cost of making a stand feels exponential in a film that hones too much in on the abuse itself.
'Magellan' review — A mesmeric piece of counter-history
In Lav Diaz's eyes, the "first" voyage around the world is picturesque, hypnotic, and...well, false. And he's come to correct it.
'Kontrabida Academy' review — Law of the oppressor
Chris Martinez's new comedy thinks Filipinos' obsession with teleseryes isn't just an escape. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy.
'Some Nights I Feel Like Walking' review — Body of work
Petersen Vargas’ new film finds the aching beauty in found kinship and brotherhood.
Death's backlog runs in 'Final Destination: Bloodlines'
Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky’s new ‘Final Destination’ film stokes the fire of an otherwise dimming franchise.
'Sinners' shows big fangtasia
Ryan Coogler's singular take on the vampire genre melds together discordant elements into sinful but fascinating harmonies.
'No Other Land' makes a plea against looking away
A singular documentary too painful to be fiction and too real to be overlooked.
'Perfect Days' is an ode to empathy
Wim Wenders' film breathes life into the monotony of routine, transforming the mundane into something deeply personal.
'Kampon': Under prying eyes
King Palisoc’s horror film about surveillance feels at odds with itself.
'Raging Grace' is a twisty immigrant horror
Paris Zarcilla's immigrant horror is steeped with anxiety and unease (but not enough rage).
'Pangarap ng Puso' is a genre-bending masterpiece
Mario O'Hara's largely overlooked 2000 film, 'Pangarap ng Puso,' is a genre-bending masterpiece.
'Alone/Together' is Jadaone's return to silent glory
LizQuen graduates in Antoinette Jadaone's drama about the pressures of the modern age.
'Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan' get lost in translation
The few elements that made Bob Ong's eponymous novella horrific get lost in Chito S. Roño's pompous and flashy adaptation.