‘The Last Sunrise’
From where I stand, as I have said before, predictability is the cardinal sin of filmmaking. If one can foresee …
‘Filipiñana’
Films that seek to scathingly satirize such sacred cow institutions as unchecked capitalism and unabashed patriarchy generally work best when …
‘Coyote vs. Acme’
You won’t often see me review animated films. That’s because I remember what cartoons were like when I was growing …
‘Urban Ed’
As readers of my work are probably aware, I’m a huge fan of independent and arthouse cinema. But, despite my …
‘The Runner’
Pulse-pounding deadline-based thrillers have become a common source of action-adventure viewing over the years. These largely formulaic offerings are often …
‘The Condor Daughter’ (‘La hija cóndor’)
While those seeking social and cultural harmony would love to see everyone get along, the reality is that our world, …
‘The Marching Band’ (‘En Fanfare’)
Fostering brotherly love isn’t always easy, especially when siblings are different from one another or, even more fundamentally, are unaware …
‘Late Fame’
Well-meaning optimists often nudge us to believe that it’s never too late to discover (or rediscover) our respective callings in …
‘American Doctor’
Few movies leave viewers lost for words, but director Poh Si Teng’s first full-feature effort is one such film to …
