Scientist, actor, film critic, and culture essayist. Trained by IFFR, FEFF, and YIDFF. First Filipino member of FIPRESCI. One of Attitude Magazine's 101 LGBTQ Trailblazers Changing the World Today.
DonBelle’s ‘An Inconvenient Love’ ushers kilig back into cinemas
A behind-the-scenes look into the making of the Star Cinema film "An Inconvenient Love" starring the most powerful post-pandemic love team in the Philippines — DonBelle.
‘Nocebo’ and the burdens of cultural representation
We spoke to screenwriter Ara Chawdhury and actor Chai Fonacier (in photo) about crafting the mystical character of Diana, differences in labor practices, and what we often misunderstand with representation.
An afternoon with Isabelle Huppert
Many consider Isabelle Huppert as a once in a lifetime talent. During her visit to Manila, we asked her about reading during shoots, keeping the memory of cinema alive, and learning the dance to "The Spageti Song" by The Sexbomb Girls.
How films and television shape historical memory in the Philippines
With increasing access to historical fiction and documentary films, how does film and television affect the country’s collective memory, especially around historical atrocities?
John Lloyd Cruz’s disappearing act
Few actors have the longevity, reach, and versatility of John Lloyd Cruz. Here, the actor talks to Lav Diaz about rediscovering the craft of acting, culminating in two of the year’s most essential viewings — “A Tale of Filipino Violence” and “When the Waves Are Gone,” where he, almost literally, disappears into every role.
Meet the supporting cast of ‘Sleep With Me’
In Samantha Lee’s new series “Sleep With Me,” queerness is the norm.
Dolly de Leon finally gets her due
The “Triangle of Sadness” actress — who was recently signed by a Hollywood agency — talks about her beginnings in acting, comedy as a political tool, and why great acting is a commitment to generosity.
Chasing after strangers with Trishtan Perez
We sat down with the filmmaker to talk about his fascination with strangers, his fixation on spaces of self-discovery, and the journey towards creating his award-winning film “i get so sad sometimes.”
Dolly de Leon and acting as activism
After her star-making turn in Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness,” Dolly de Leon has quickly become an international obsession. Film critics such as Neil Young, Guy Lodge, Jason Gorber, and David Ehrlich have been singing their praises, with Variety’s Clayton Davis even placing her in the early Oscars conversation alongside Michelle Yeoh. Now that the Palme d’Or-winning social satire is set to be distributed by NEON — the company responsible for the successful campaigns of films like “Paras...
Eight emerging Filipino directors to watch out for
A spotlight on Filipino directors from around the country whose creative signatures challenge what stories are told and the way we’re telling them.
It’s time for sex talk with ‘The Kangks Show’
“The Kangks Show” is a digital comedy series starring Angelica Panganiban that throws away pleasantries and introduces sex at its most affecting and unapologetic while serving up a meta-commentary on the landscape of PH television.
Why hugot and kilig films are dominating local streaming platforms
In the past two years, films on romance, hugot, sex, and all things intimate top the weekly popularity charts on local and regional streaming platforms.
Growing up queer with Taylor Swift
For the author, Taylor Swift emboldened a generation of queer kids around the world to own their identities and narratives, no matter how painful.
Filipino animation festival celebrates its 15th year
Animahenasyon continues to serve as a springboard for emerging talents and a space for Filipino animation in all its forms to be loved and appreciated.