A Question for Maria: Is Machismo a Prerequisite in Action Films?
In a world where feminism is finally finding a collective voice through new media, filmmakers and other media-content producers are continuously called to break traditional gender notions in the name of a more diverse and less prejudiced media.
Maria had great potential to be the introductory note to an entirely new breed of action films – one that shapes female characters fully and breaks decades-long reinforced stereotypes. There is much merit to the film’s technical aspects, but there is also so much more it could have done in terms of its message.
UP sweeps DLSU in straight set fashion
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Lady Maroons completed a season sweep against defending champions De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers in straight sets, 25-16, 26-24, 25-19, in…
Advocacy-driven UPSDC makes waves with a summer-themed routine
A sea of maroon watched in excitement as the University of the Philippines Streetdance Club (UPSDC) performed at the UAAP Season 81 Streetdance Competition, today, March 23, at the Araneta…
UP snaps losing skid, ends first round of elims with win against AdU
Concluding the first round of eliminations with a bang, the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Lady Maroons defeated the Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons, 25-27, 25-14, 25-12, 25-21 today,…
UP suffers straight-set loss against ADMU
Maroon hearts broke today, as the University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Fighting Maroons got swept in three sets, 21-25, 15-25, 26-28, by their Katipunan rival, the Ateneo de Manila…
UP downs UST in commanding fashion in UAAP 81 baseball
The University of the Philippines (UP) Baseball Team beat the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 7-3, today, March 10 at Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The win is…
Oil tax hike afflicts transport sector workers; drivers face income cut
Oil expenses consume one-third of the income of the 55-year-old jeepney driver, due to the rise of fuel prices.
This increase has caused UP-PhilCOA driver Melvin Ladran to struggle even more in budgeting his daily 800-peso earnings for his five children.
The oil excise tax increase imposed earlier this year has heavily reduced the income of transport sector workers, especially public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers like Ladran.
UP falls to UST in semis, settle for third in UAAP 81 3×3
It was a tough day for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons as they get swept in all their games in the final day of the UAAP Season…
‘A game of minds’: UP stuns DLSU in epic five-set win
The University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Fighting Maroons served up the first loss of the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Archers in an epic five-setter, 21-25, 25-20, 25-21,…
Rivero shows out, brings intensity to UAAP 3×3
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team gave fans a taste of what’s to come next season, winning three of their four games in the UAAP…
Alone/Together: Formulaic mainstream offering with untapped radical potential
Fresh from her movie with JaDine, Antoinette Jadaone leads LizQuen to heights the famed love team has yet to reach in their careers. Alone/Together delivers a satisfying take on a romance abrupted and an individual disenchanted. However, as weightful as the movie may be, it was a frustrated piece that easily could’ve been more provocative if only it were braver.
Estrañero-less UP gets handed first loss by UST
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Lady Maroons were bested by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 25-21, 22-25, 16-25, 20-25, today, February 24, at the Filoil…