The opening nine-minute sequence of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist” (Japanese: “悪は存在しない”) feels like a spiritual experience: Featuring Yoshio…
Author: Paul Emmanuel Enicola
Paul Emmanuel Enicola
Paul is a Tomatometer-approved film critic inspired by the biting sarcasm of Pauline Kael and levelheaded worldview of Roger Ebert. Nevertheless, his approach underscores a love for film criticism that got its jumpstart from reading Peter Travers and Richard Roeper’s accessible, reader-friendly reviews. As SEO Manager/Assistant Editor for the site, he also serves as a member of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers.
We all know what it feels like to lose someone we love, whether it’s a family member, a friend, or…
“All things living transform,” begins Emily Packer’s documentary film “Holding Back the Tide.” The opening statement succinctly captures the importance…
When Todd Phillips announced that “Joker: Folie à Deux”—the sequel to his 2019 film “Joker”—would be a musical, people lost…
When my grandmother was still alive, she would occasionally call on me and pull me aside for small talk. Sometimes,…
Usually, being selected as the space pilot for the biggest nuclear waste disposal company in Eastern Europe can be a…
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Over the years, there have been several films that tackle the use of sex as a substitute for emotional connection,…
With their continued support of providing opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) filmmakers and storytellers; Indeed partnered…
As a vibrant celebration of independent filmmaking in the Philippines, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival showcases a diverse range…