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‘The End of Oak Street’—a family adventure with teeth
Lifestyle
A suburban neighbourhood, Oak Street, gets swallowed by the Jurassic and a marriage gets swallowed right along with it. David Robert Mitchell’s family adventure trades subtlety for scale, proto-feathered predators for old rubber-skinned ones, and mostly earns the trade
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sticks the landing—‘nuff said!
Lifestyle
Amazing, spectacular, sensational—the web-head is known to be many things, and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is all three
‘On Your Feet!’ musical brings Emilio and Gloria Estefan’s triumphant story to Manila
Lifestyle
The hit Broadway musical ‘On Your Feet!’ delivers an electrifying and emotional tribute to the Estefans in Manila
‘The Odyssey’ review: Christopher Nolan’s most ambitious film might also be his best?
Lifestyle
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’—the first film ever shot entirely on IMAX—is a homecoming for the format and for the director himself
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical’ delivers wonder, wit and a touch of Filipino whimsy
Lifestyle
Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ arrives in the Philippines with spectacular visuals, memorable performances and enough imagination to delight both children and adults alike
Manila Symphony Orchestra celebrates 80 years of the Philippine Republic with ‘Liberation’ concert
Lifestyle
Revisiting the historic part it played during and post-Second World War, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) marked its centennial season with a historic musical celebration at The Metropolitan Theater
‘Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 4’: a glorified yet chaotic mirror to the Philippine theatre scene
Lifestyle
The iconic satirical franchise makes its live theatrical debut, promising an experience that is hilarious, chaotic and satisfyingly messy
Review: Milly Alcock’s ‘Supergirl’ flies beyond Superman’s shadow
Lifestyle
Whether you’re coming for Milly Alcock’s breakout turn as Kara Zor-El or simply to see where James Gunn’s DC Universe heads next, ‘Supergirl’ is an experience best seen on the big screen. Fair warning, minor spoilers ahead
Review: ‘House of the Dragon’ finally delivers the Battle of the Gullet—and questions why we wanted it
Lifestyle
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 premiere finally unleashes one of Westeros’ most anticipated conflicts, but the episode’s real achievement lies in its devastating portrait of war
Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ proves there’s no shame in loving and losing
Lifestyle
Yes. There is no skipping the beautiful ballad that is ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’. Here’s everything we liked about Olivia Rodrigo’s third album
‘Makara: The Musical’ on tackling the gaze that sunders relationships
Lifestyle
Steadily making waves in the local theatre scene, Studio A Productions restages its bold, myth-inspired tragedy ‘Makara: The Musical’ that brims with incredible potential but with technical directions that are of acquired taste
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in Manila—electrifying but surprisingly not shocking
Lifestyle
The Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ has officially descended upon Manila, playing at The Theatre at Solaire until May 31. Here are our thoughts on the gala performance last May 5
Gird your loins: an honest review of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ (2026)
Lifestyle
After 20 years, Miranda Priestly returns in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’—a sequel that’s equal parts fan service and fashion reckoning. Here’s an honest review of whether it was worth the wait; some spoilers ahead
Michael Jackson biopic shows us why he is still the King of Pop
Lifestyle
Beyond the spectacle and the shadows, Antoine Fuqua’s film about Michael Jackson unmasks the genesis of a global icon
‘First Light’: a masterful intersection of faith and environmental advocacy
Lifestyle
Dive into James J Robinson’s debut film, ‘First Light’ a poignant exploration of faith, heritage and environmental preservation
Golden Globe–nominated ‘Bugonia’ review: more than just aliens, what happens when corporate power and conspiracy clash?
Lifestyle
Is the CEO an alien? Our review of ‘Bugonia’—Yorgos Lanthimos’s absurdist black comedy thriller about paranoia, corporate evil and deep trauma
Movie review: You can’t lose with Quezon—unless you’re not on his side
Lifestyle
Jericho Rosales commands the screen as Manuel L Quezon in Jerrold Tarog’s sweeping third ‘Bayaniverse’ film
Movie review: ‘Regretting You’ finds beauty in the chaos of family and forgiveness
Lifestyle
‘Regretting You’, Colleen Hoover’s latest adaptation, trades grand romance for raw emotion, delivering a heartfelt look at love, loss and the fragile ties that hold families together
Movie review: ‘The Running Man’ wants you to believe that Glen Powell is the next Tom Cruise
Lifestyle
...And there’s a good case for it. Here are our insights about Edgar Wright’s new film, ‘The Running Man’. Mild spoilers ahead
P-Pop and history? ‘Gregoria Lakambini’ delivers a lively doorway to heroism
Lifestyle
Tanghalang Pilipino musical ‘Gregoria Lakambini’ honours Gregoria de Jesús with an all-female cast and concert atmosphere. We review the stage work that makes history accessible to a new generation
‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ review: a tale of love, resistance and rebirth
Lifestyle
Beautifully performed, visually striking and achingly alive, ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ celebrates art, courage and the kind of love that refuses to be confined. Fair warning, minor spoilers ahead
Ricky Lee’s ‘Para kay B’ stage adaptation showcases the potency of the written word
Lifestyle
Acclaimed playwright Eljay Castro Deldoc and director Yong Tapang Jr bring to the stage the compelling characters from Ricky Lee’s award-winning novel ‘Para kay B’, foregrounding the varied paths to finding love
James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ (2025) is a promising restart for the DC franchise
Lifestyle
For gags, for action, for hope. James Gunn’s version of Superman is caped and ready to carry the entire DC universe back to the forefront of the superhero genre. Fair warning, minor spoilers ahead
Trumpets’ ‘Joseph The Dreamer’ revisits a heartwarming story of love and redemption
Lifestyle
A no-spoiler review on Trumpets’ ‘Joseph The Dreamer’
‘Materialists’ is Celine Song’s tactful deconstruction of modern love
Lifestyle
Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’ dissects modern dating through class, value and love as an investment
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ understands what Marvel’s first family is all about
Lifestyle
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is full of wit, charm and old comic book magic—fair warning, spoilers ahead
The Sandbox Collective’s ‘Side Show: The Musical’ is Toff de Venecia’s final love letter to Philippine theatre
Lifestyle
A spoiler-free review of The Sandbox Collective’s ‘Side Show: The Musical’
‘Freakier Friday’ takes you on a rollercoaster ride full of laughter
Lifestyle
‘Freakier Friday’ is here and it’s full of laughter, heart and just the right amount of chaos
‘Weapons’ blends the structure of ‘Magnolia’ with supernatural terror
Lifestyle
Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ combines horror, dark comedy and social commentary in a story that questions the illusion of safety
Leaping forward: the progressive conversation sparked by Antoinette Jadaone’s ‘Sunshine’
Lifestyle
‘Sunshine’, written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone, follows the story of a young, passionate gymnast and a shattered dream of being qualified for the upcoming Olympics after discovering her pregnancy. Fair warning, spoilers ahead
Movie review: ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is a chilling, emotional close to the Warrens’ legacy
Lifestyle
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ brings the Warrens’ story full circle with haunting scares, emotional depth and a powerful focus on their daughter Judy
Lav Diaz’s ‘Magellan’ brings us back to Pigafetta’s accounts—“No one ever saw Lapulapu”
Lifestyle
We watched ‘Magellan’, the country’s official entry to the Academy Awards, and left the cinema with one question in mind: “What?!” (Warning: spoilers ahead)
