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The Force is Strong with Her: The Badass Women of Star Wars

December 27, 2019

"Star Wars" is one of the best franchises available in the entire galaxy — there, I said it. I have an endless list of reasons behind my love for George Lucas’ sci-fi masterpiece: the plot, the visual ef...

Hello, 2020! Highlights of the Decade – Part 2

Justine Lubag

December 27, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Music & Events, pop culture

If you haven’t seen my last article listing the highlights of the decade from 2010 to 2014, you should check that article first. This second part of the article lists the highlights from 2015 to 2019 in loc...

5 Reasons GOT Fans Will Love “The Wheel of Time”

P. Torres

December 17, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Entertainment

Disappointed by how the “Game of Thrones” finale turned out? Still not over how it all went down in the end? Filled with unquenchable regret and flaming rage? I feel the same way. Because you have to mov...

5 Movies That Capture the Christmas Spirit

P. Torres

December 12, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle

With all the flashing lights on every storefront, catchy jingles playing over the radio, and relatives posting repeatedly over social media, it really is the season to be jolly. But with your schedule full ...

And the Oscar Goes to… Academy Award 2020 Predictions

Issa Baleva

December 5, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Entertainment

The -ber months have a way of making people feel excited. Some see it as a time to prepare for the new year, and others are just excited for Christmas. If you’re like me, you’re excited because the Oscars a...

5 Sci-Fi TV Shows in 2019 and Their Inspiring Female Protagonists

P. Torres

October 8, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle

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With the end of 2019 rapidly approaching, you should already be buying presents, planning vacations, and stocking up on shows to binge-watch over the holiday season. Although you could just watch the same o...

5 Filipino Books to Add to Your Reading List (And They’re All at MIBF 2019)

Berna Sastrillo

September 12, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Culture

When I was asked what books every Filipino should read, a lot of titles came to mind. Of course, you can’t go wrong with classic works: “Noli Me Tangere,” “Florante at Laura,” “MgaIbongMandaragit,” “The ...

All the High School Musical Songs Ranked from Worst to Best

Geri Osorio

August 28, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle, pop culture

The recently held “D23 Expo”unveiled Disney’s promised series in their new streaming service. And along with MCU shows, “The Malandorian,” and the “Lizzie McGuire” revival is the obscure “High School Musica...

Women in Action: Kick Ass Heroines in Movies

Chryss Segovia

August 13, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle

It's not a hidden secret that Hollywood's movie scene isn't the most female-friendly of industries. There's the income disparity between actors and actresses. The top 10 highest-paid actresses of 2018 only ...

Cry with the Sky: Tear-Jerking Books to Read on a Rainy Day

Sherna Tesara

July 30, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle

Before writing this article, I went to my Goodreads account and checked one of my shelves called "Books That Made Me Cry." There are currently 142 books under that shelf. Full disclosure: I only list books ...