Now in its third year, the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is still a relatively young player in the Philippine festival…
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Back in June during the 2026 Tribeca Festival, we had the chance to watch a powerful, female-led short, “Kaya.” Written…
“Forgotten Island” sits somewhere between the rambunctious diasporic energy of “Joy Ride” and the quieter friendship heartbreak of “Frances Ha.”…
I was in the middle of watching Jerrold Tarog’s “Quezon” during its theatrical run when I had a strangely specific…
It’s telling that for most Filipinos—especially the younger generation—Manuel Luis Quezon exists not as a person but as currency. His…
(This is the final installment of our four-part series on this year’s Cinemalaya full-length finalists. For the previous coverage, check…
(This is the third installment of my four-part series on this year’s Cinemalaya full-length finalists. For the previous coverage, check…
(This is a continuation of my ongoing series on this year’s Cinemalaya full-length finalists. For Part 1, click here.) If…
Every Cinemalaya year seems to arrive with its own pulse, a mood that quietly defines the lineup. If last year’s…
For a certain generation of Filipinos, the Eraserheads were more than just a band; they were a cultural shift. If…