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3/5
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Only the River Flows
(2023)
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Paul Emmanuel Enicola
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The film’s plot becomes a little muddy at times, exacerbated by a runtime that frankly could have used some reduction to make for leaner pacing.
Posted Aug 01, 2024
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Spirited Away
(2001)
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Paul Emmanuel Enicola
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It’s a testament to a passionate filmmaker whose voice transcends the medium, elevating animation to the realm of art. It’s also, in this critic’s opinion, Hayao Miyazaki’s undeniable masterpiece.
Posted Jul 31, 2024
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3.5/5
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Oasis
(2002)
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Paul Emmanuel Enicola
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Explores themes of love, romance, and acceptance between two marginalised individuals while providing social commentary, and does so in a profound and oftentimes-unflinching way.
Posted Jul 13, 2024
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6/10
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Egoist
(2022)
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Jericho Tadeo
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The problem is that the film fails to cement Kosuke as the titular egoist.
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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9/10
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Mother Saigon
(2023)
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Jericho Tadeo
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Some of the most striking imagery the film offers are the nightclub scenes, where we see the queer subjects, who trudge through the day like regular folks, come to life with extravagant outfits, shiny costumes, and breathtaking makeup.
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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7/10
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Desire Lines
(2024)
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Jericho Tadeo
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Desire Lines is, at once, a steamy and insightful investigation of the space where gender expression and sexual orientation intersect.
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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8/10
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Raging Grace
(2023)
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Jericho Tadeo
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Raging Grace is effectively a solid and chilling debut from Zarcilla.
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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8/10
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The Persian Version
(2023)
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Jericho Tadeo
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As The Persian Version flits back and forth between the past and present and between America and Iran, we see how even the slightest change in perspective can allow us to see, perhaps even appreciate, a situation in a whole new light.
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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9/10
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The Queen of My Dreams
(2023)
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Jericho Tadeo
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The Queen of My Dreams dares us to dare, inspires us to connect, and, above all, reminds us to call our moms more often.
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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9/10
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Happy Together
(1997)
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Jericho Tadeo
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Happy Together is still a once-in-a-lifetime movie
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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9/10
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Joy Ride
(2023)
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Jericho Tadeo
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Hilarious, heartfelt, and horny
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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4/10
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One True Loves
(2023)
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Jericho Tadeo
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One Trues Loves tries — perhaps too hard — to be a timeless love story, but where nuance is needed to pull audiences in, it instead chooses melodrama.
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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9/10
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Return to Seoul
(2022)
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Jericho Tadeo
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Return to Seoul may seem like a quiet film at first...but, in truth, the film is deceptively devastating in its examination — to a forensic degree in some aspects — of its protagonist’s heart and soul.
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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8/10
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Plan 75
(2022)
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Jericho Tadeo
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Baishô is the film’s lighthouse: as Plan 75’s emotional waves come crashing down — because the film inevitably does reach a harrowing climax — we can’t help but look to her for hope.
Posted Jul 12, 2024
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8/10
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Big Fight in Little Chinatown
(2022)
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Rachel Ho
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The fight to save Chinatowns, big and small, is ongoing. Films like Big Fight in Little Chinatown bring the issue to the forefront and will hopefully inspire.
Posted Jul 05, 2024
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7/10
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Therapy Dogs
(2022)
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Rachel Ho
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The heart of the film exists in the genuine joy audiences feel in seeing young people at the precipice of opportunity and potential
Posted Jul 05, 2024
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7/10
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Chang Can Dunk
(2023)
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Rachel Ho
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The ensemble's rounded performances, and interesting themes elevates Chang Can Dunk into a delightful surprise — offering more than initially expected.
Posted Jul 05, 2024
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7/10
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John Wick: Chapter 4
(2023)
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Rachel Ho
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With Chapter 4, by thine own hand, Stahelski and Reeves have cemented John Wick as one of the greatest action franchises in cinematic history.
Posted Jul 05, 2024
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9/10
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In Flames
(2023)
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Rachel Ho
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From the first beat of the film to the last, Kahn creates a sonnet — an ode to the women of his birth country.
Posted Jul 05, 2024
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7/10
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Okiku and the World
(2023)
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Rachel Ho
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Okiku and the World rewards you with a tender story of love and connection.
Posted Jul 05, 2024
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7/10
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The Last Wife
(2023)
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Rachel Ho
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The strength of The Last Wife is Vũ’s ability to extend this balancing act throughout the entire film. At once, we see the larger picture and context of the time while also basking in the intimate glow of their affection.
Posted Jul 05, 2024
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3.5/5
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Boy From Nowhere
(2023)
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Paul Emmanuel Enicola
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[Director SJ Finlay's] choice of handheld camerawork gives the film a gritty sense of verisimilitude that, when coupled with the film’s fragmented narrative, makes it feel almost like a documentary.
Posted Jul 04, 2024
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4.5/5
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The Missing
(2023)
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Paul Emmanuel Enicola
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The Missing sheds light on the unspeakable effects of trauma and grief. But more importantly, it underscores the vital role a healthy dose of support system can play in helping someone to navigate their journey toward vanquishing their personal monsters.
Posted Jul 04, 2024
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