As a vibrant celebration of independent filmmaking in the Philippines, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival showcases a diverse range…
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.
Several moments throughout Mira Shaib’s debut feature, “Arzé,” I found myself seeing some similarities that “Arzé” has with some of…
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[Note: This review contains discussion of sensitive subject matter including mental illness and suicide that may be triggering for some…
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As of late, we’ve seen a growing interest among filmmakers and artists to integrate video chats and Skype or Zoom…
In September 2020, the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) War erupted. When her family stopped hearing from her younger brother who was fighting…
“A forgotten past is a past that is yet to be. A forgotten history is a memory missing from our…