Films have always been something we have clung to, perhaps even more so in a time of such uncertainty. Since the onset of community quarantine, many directors and production companies have released titles online. A group of filmmakers led by Carl Chavez even initiated a Lockdown Cinema Club, where film lovers can watch short films… Continue reading 9 Local Films to Stream Right Now
Author: Sine Liwanag
30 Essential Films of the 2010s
The 2010s has been defined by crisis and conflict but also hope and solidarity. The decade saw a rise in blockbusters and superhero films. Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox and the rise of Netflix and other streaming sites have greatly affected the way we consume media. Outside of corporate and capitalist media, films saw… Continue reading 30 Essential Films of the 2010s
Welcome!
Hello! Welcome to Sine Liwanag, a new film blog composed of young film lovers from the Philippines. The idea for the blog came after seeing that there was a lack of new and young critics and we felt that smart and thoughtful film criticism should be accessible to the public. We will publish essays, reviews,… Continue reading Welcome!