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Jan 43 min read
Uninvited (2024, Dir. Dan Villegas) - MOVIE REVIEW
Vilma Santos in Uninvited (Image courtesy of Mentorque Productions) In spite of the storied history of thought-provoking adult-oriented...

Jan 33 min read
The Kingdom (2024, Dir. Michael Tuviera) - MOVIE REVIEW
Vic Sotto as Lakan Makisig in The Kingdom (Image courtesy of MQuest Ventures and APT Entertainment) For years, Vic Sotto has been...


Nov 8, 20243 min read
Smile 2 - Movie Review
Is Smile 2 worthy of your smile, or is just to be frowned upon?


Nov 4, 20243 min read
Pasahero - Movie Review
Image courtesy of Viva Films Have you ever witnessed an emergency unfold, only to find yourself frozen in place, hoping someone else...


Sep 30, 20242 min read
I, The Executioner - Movie Review
Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Like a tidal wave, the internet and social media have swept over humanity, forever altering the...

Sep 30, 20242 min read
Bad Genius (2024) - Movie Review
Image courtesy of Little Ray Media, Picture Perfect Federation, and Picturestart Whenever there’s news that Hollywood’s remaking anything...


Apr 19, 20242 min read
Abigail - Movie Review
(Photo Credit: Universal Pictures) Whenever you hear the words 'vampire movie', the images that instantly pop into your head are either...


Apr 19, 20242 min read
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare - Movie Review
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is the latest action adventure romp from Guy Richie featuring an ensemble cast led by Henry Cavill,...

Mar 6, 20244 min read
A Glimpse of Forever - Movie Review
In this day and age, technology has become so inextricably linked with the day to day lives of Filipinos. From being used to connect with...

Feb 21, 20242 min read
Demon Slayer: To the Hashira Training - Movie Review
"Demon Slayer: To the Hashira Training" serves up its customary mesmerizing animation, never failing to captivate the eyes.


Jan 23, 20243 min read
Itutumba Ka Ng Tatay Ko - Movie Review
A loving homage to all of the glorious action romps of yesteryear, almost like a Scary Movie-esque celebration.


Jan 19, 20243 min read
Roadtrip - Movie Review
Viva’s newest offering is somewhat an autobiographical take on the foursome’s friendship, but is it worth the “trip” to your local cinema?


Jan 19, 20243 min read
Kampon - Movie Review
"Kampon, woefully, is one of the Davids in this skirmish of Goliaths."


Jan 14, 20242 min read
My Zombabe - Movie Review
A smartly funny and heartfelt film that makes for a wonderful first offering from Viva Films and our local film industry in general for 2024


Jan 7, 20242 min read
The Beekeeper - Movie Review
The Beekeeper is a fun action romp that proves that Jason Statham is still one of the true masters of kicking ass on-screen. After the...


Jan 3, 20243 min read
When I Met You In Tokyo - Movie Review
Even after making more than 25 films together, Vilma Santos and Christopher De Leon still bring the “kilig” factor


Jan 2, 20242 min read
Family of Two - Movie Review
A showcase in acting featuring phenomenal performances by Sharon Cuneta and Alden Richards as a mother and son.


Jan 1, 20244 min read
Mallari - Movie Review
Though well-made and well-acted (including a stellar turn from JC Santos), a head-scratching script can't quite save Mallari


Dec 31, 20233 min read
GomBurZa - Movie Review
A rousing historical masterpiece from director Pepe Diokno (co-written with Rodolfo C. Vera) that asks important questions.


Dec 31, 20232 min read
Becky & Badette - Movie Review
A triumphant instant comedy classic that blends crowd-pleasing meta-humor about Philippine Cinema with a razor-sharp script
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