The 2008 film “Sex Drive” is directed by Sean Anders. Though the title may give off the impression that the film is bold and edgy, “Sex Drive” is, ni fact, a heartwarming coming of age tale. Beneath the jokes and antics of the road trip is an authentic story of self-discovery, friendship and the pressure […]
Introduction The 2023 film Hibang, directed by Sigrid Andrea Polon, focuses on a woman trying to ‘reconnect’ with lost memories on a strange journey of self-discovery. While the story is fictional, it explores several potent themes, such as identity, friendship, trust, and emotional healing. “Hibang” is a Tagalog word that means “to be delirious” or
Maharot is a Filipino film scheduled to be released in 2024. It is directed by Rodante Pajemna Jr and produced by Viva Films. The film is in Tagalog and set in a rural town in the Philippines. Although the title has some playful connotations, the film digs deeper into harder topics like love, self-sacrifice, personal
5-in-1 is a comedy-drama film shot in the Philippines and released in 2022. It is directed by G.B. Sampedro. The film title has a double meaning; it also refers to a coffee brand sold in the film and the five women who were significant to the life of the main character. It is set in
Himas is a 2024 Filipino movie which was directed by Christian Paolo Lat. Focusing on the complex emotions and personal interpersonal engagements, the film showcases the life of a couple and the challenges life constructs for them. Through a narrative filled with hope, emotional thickness, and a balance of life and patience, the film is
The Late Bloomer is a 2016 American comedy-drama film which is directed by Kevin Pollak. This film is influenced by a true story of a man having a peculiar medical issue which slows down his emotional and physical maturity. The film focuses on the memoir Man Made by Ken Baker and approaches the situation of
Karinyo Brutal is a Filipino drama film set to be released in 2024. The writer and director is highly acclaimed Jose Javier Reyes, who is known to be a master in the film industry in understanding complex human interactions. The focus in the film lies on the inner struggles one has to go through to
First Paragraph My Sole Desire is a 2022 piece of French cinema produced by and starring Lucie Borleteau. It is Borleteau’s 2nd full-length feature. He previously directed and produced a film titled A Woman’s Life. Working alongside Borleteau in writing this piece is who we can guess is imagining along with him, Clara. The 3rd
The Film’s Background In 2022, Alexandra Spieth wrote and directed the independent drama, Stag. The film is set primarily within the remote confines of a cabin, during a bachelorette party, and delves into the complex intersection of emotional and temporal barriers surrounding the desire to amend one’s actions. Stag interweaves mystery and emotional honesty to
Introduction Christopher Novabos’ ‘Tahong’ offers a glimpse into the deeply personal lives of those fragilely tethered to the ocean — particularly women like Mira whose families have subsisted on the bounteous harvest of mussels. The title ‘Tahong’ resonates as much beyond the construed meanings of a mussel as it symbolizes a way of life, a
