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Rankings, roundups, and deep-dives — from essential Filipino films to the best of world cinema by decade.
Decade List · 2020
The 2010s were defined by crisis, conflict, and solidarity — but also extraordinary cinema. Disney acquired Fox, Netflix changed everything, and outside corporate media, films saw a flourishing of voices.
Year-End · 2019
2019 was a year of celebration for Philippine cinema — its 100th anniversary. Cinemalaya and Cinema One Originals both held their 15th editions. Here are our picks for the year's best.
Director Deep-Dive · 2019
By winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes with Parasite, Bong Joon-ho cemented his place in world cinema. We rank the full filmography of one of the most venerated directors working today.
Festival Picks · 2021
As film moves further online through the new normal, the Maginhawa Film Festival embraced streaming to bring cinema into our homes. Our picks from the open category this year.
Genre Survey · 2021
The way horror as a genre has evolved over the last century is fascinating to observe — from German Expressionism to body horror, from slashers to slow cinema.
Festival Preview · 2022
After two years of safety measures, the fall film festival circuit is back. Our picks for films to watch at TIFF 2022, with coverage from Toronto's return.
Spotlight · 2022
QCinema's 7th year with the theme "A Rising Wave." The documentary and short categories feature many female directors, representing a rising wave of female voices in Asian film.
Awards Season · 2022
With its flaming and galvanic vibe, I Have Electric Dreams is not afraid to char and stun its audience. It's not a people-pleasing film — which makes it all the more admirable. Plus five others.