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Shake Rattle and Roll Extreme: Movie Review
For most Filipino horror fans, watching Shake Rattle and Roll each time Regal Entertainment releases an installment is almost like tradition. However, after churning out countless gems in previous years, perhaps its time to admit that the franchise is running out of steam and it’s time to shelf the next installment until they really come up with good material. That being said SRR 16 aka Shake…
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str8upreview · 25 days
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Society of the Snow: Movie Review
Based on the infamous plane crash on the Andes Mountain in 1983, Society of the Snow revolves around the 71-day struggle of the plane crash survivors to get home despite the overwhelming odds. Directed by JA Bayona, director of The Impossible, Society of the Snow mercilessly depicts the journey of the 16 survivors of the Andes Plane crash and how each one dealt with the aftermath of grief, loss,…
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str8upreview · 3 months
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MMFF 2023: Rewind Movie Review
I was not able to catch most of the movies in this edition of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) but I made sure to be here for the extension. I caught the top grossing drama Rewind top billed by reel and real couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes although I had a strong feeling how the film would end. (My hunch was right) Synopsis: John (Dingdong Dantes) is an ambitious company exec who wants…
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str8upreview · 3 months
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The Moon: Korean Movie Review
Synopsis: In 2029, South Korea sends a second mission to the moon after their first attempt fails and causes the deaths of three astronauts. However, the second mission seems cursed with misfortune as well. Astronaut Hwang Sun Woo (Do Kyung Soo) tries valiantly to complete the mission and return home with the help of former director Kim Jae Kook (Sol Kyung Gu) . An astronaut left stranded in…
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str8upreview · 3 months
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EXmas: Movie Review
I’ve always been a fan of Leighton Meester and I really like Robbie Amell so when a friend from London told me that there was a Freevee original featuring these two, I knew I had to take it to the top of my priority list. EXmas did not disappoint. Synopsis: Ali (Leighton Meester) and Graham (Robbie Amell) are an estranged couple who find themselves accidentally spending the holidays together…
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str8upreview · 3 months
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Night Has Come: Korean Series Review
Night Has Come is another teen horror series from South Korea that delivers a battle royale vibe. With tons of disposable characters, it serves up the bloodbath that it promises from the trailer and also makes for an interesting whodunit with a twist. Synopsis: Yeon Seo and her class go on a retreat in a remote facility only to find themselves trapped in a mafia game with real-life stakes.…
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str8upreview · 6 months
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When I Fly Towards You: Chinese Drama Review
I’ve always been a sucker for high school dramas and even though the plot is always familiar, I always gravitate towards these coming of age stories. This was probably why I immediately checked out When I Fly Towards You when it came out on Netflix. Synopsis: Su Zaizai (Zhang Miao Yi) develops a crush on one of the school’s top students Zhang Luran (Zhou Yiran). She befriends him and does…
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str8upreview · 6 months
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Talk to Me: Movie Review
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Talk to Me but it just didn’t make sense to me. Everything about the film was problematic and it basically boils down to stupid main characters. Synopsis: Ever since Mia lost her mom, she has found solace in the company of her best friend and family. However, when she tries her hand at a ritual called Talk To Me, everything gets messed up in a major…
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str8upreview · 6 months
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One Piece Live Action: Season 1 Review
I’ve got to admit that I’ve only ever seen one episode of One Piece because I’ve been too intimidated by the 1000+ episodes I needed to catch up on. A single episode of Netflix’s live action made me want to binge on it straight away so that’s saying something about it’s success. Synopsis: Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) has always dreamed of becoming the King of the Pirates and to set off for the…
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str8upreview · 6 months
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Moving: Korean Series Review
My friends have been raving about Moving since it premiered two months ago but I steeled myself from watching it until a week before and made sure to ration the episodes wisely so I can finish the finale with them at the same time. It was one of the best decisions I made because I would never have lasted from the suspense of waiting week by week. Synopsis: The South Korean government runs a top…
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str8upreview · 8 months
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Cinemalaya 2023:When This is All Over Review
Synopsis: At the height of the pandemic, a 20-something drug dealer (Juan Karlos) helps a group of privileged kids throw a party in the rooftop of their condo despite the nationwide quarantine protocols. When This is All Over brings us all back to the time where we felt helpless and isolated in our homes because of the COVID pandemic. It was able aptly depict the sense of claustrophobia,…
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str8upreview · 8 months
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Cinemalaya 2023: As if Its True Review
Synopsis: Vlogger/influencer Gemma (Ashley Ortega) enters a pretend relationship with struggling musician James (Khalil Ramos) to regain her popularity. When I watched the trailer for As If Its True, it did not strike me as overly unique. I felt like the plotline was more in tune with the mainstream hugot movies with relationships falling apart to connect with the millenials and Gen Zs who are…
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str8upreview · 8 months
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Cinemalaya Shorts 2023: Hinakdal Review
Synopsis: Hinakdal tells the story of a mother and son zombie who live among the normal folk of a remote village. Their existence is tolerated by the townsfolk but this is put to a test when tragedy strikes. At the beginning, Hinakdal was presented as a horror comedy with the mother and son trying their best to be “normal” — get better skin by eating veggies and whatnot (On the flipside, it…
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str8upreview · 8 months
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Cinemalaya 2023: It Mapupukaw (The Missing) Review
Synopsis: Eric (Carlo Aquino) literally has no mouth so he does not speak. He believes he was abducted by aliens as a child. In the present time, a traumatic experience brings him face to face with the horror of being taken by the King of aliens anew. With more at stake, he must defeat his nemesis to become truly free. Iti Mapupukaw was standout in the full length category because of its…
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str8upreview · 8 months
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Cinemalaya Shorts 2023: Golden Bells Review
Synopsis: Golden Bells tells the story of a Filipino Chinese businessman in Bacolod who built his business from the ground up with the help of his family. The film is a tribute to the actual Soberano patriarch from his grandchild who witnessed the completion of his dream to build their own establishment after his passing. The judges in this year’s Cinelamalaya will have a rough time judging…
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str8upreview · 8 months
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Cinemalaya Shorts 2023: Ang Sibuyas ni Perfecto
Synopsis: Ang Sibuyas ni Perfecto revolves around Pitoy, a vegeteble farmer who intends to sell his produce to a rich businessman in town to buy a new pair of slippers for his daughter and fix his leaking roof. Let me just start off by saying that I was truly emotional and outraged after watching Ang Sibuyas ni Perfecto. It was not a documentary but it could very well be because of its accurate…
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str8upreview · 8 months
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Cinemalaya Shorts 2023: 'Ang Kining Binalaybalay Kag Ambahon Ko Para sa Imo' Review
Synopsis: A grandfather makes the tough decision to leave his granddaughter to his in laws in a final memorable journey before his passing. Translated as “These Rhymes and Rythms Meant for You,” he gifts her with his final composition — a love note of his hopes and dreams for her future. I tried hard not to sob my eyes out while watching this short film. I must say that “Ang Kining Binalaybalay…
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