Touring the world in Metro Manila
Meet Musikero, an unaccredited org that uses music to change lives
Student artist Tasha Ringor goes beyond our expectations
Whether you are a hardcore comic nerd or an average net surfer looking for a barrel of laughs, the following webcomics are sure to be worth your while. CYANIDE AND HAPPINESS Popularized by hotlinks on social networking sites, Cyanide and Happiness’ familiar clean art and dark comedy garners a million site viewers daily. HARK! A [...]
In 1932, comic writer Jerry Siegel’s father was shot to death in a robbery. A year later, Siegel created Superman. Comic writer Brad Meltzer was quoted saying: “Your father dies in a robbery, and you invent a bulletproof man who becomes the world’s greatest hero.” While it wasn’t the first comic ever made, Superman went [...]
Most people prescribe a shelf life to an artist’s relevance. Time changes tastes; what made sense yesterday may not bear the same relevance a decade from now. However, a voice from local music’s golden age in the ‘70s continues to make a salient point. Refusing to become just another voice on your dad’s playlist, Jim [...]
Aris Atienza takes his Filipino classes beyond the usual core
Filipinos are Filipinos whatever nook of the universe they are at. Here are some quirks that, whether perceived in a good light or not, ultimately make us proud to be Pinoy. You get kilig. No single foreign word can translate “kilig,” but it’s closest to the warm fuzzy feeling one gets when something romantic happens. [...]
Manila is not timeless: the tiny streets of Chinatown that were never meant for cars are now lined with bumper-to-bumper traffic; the houses of ilustrado families in the plazas are now drugstores, supermarkets or schools.
Think twice – there’s a lot you don’t know about Carla Peralejo-Bonifacio.
With the tagline “See the Unseen,” this year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival promises to be an exciting showcase of the work of independent Filipino filmmakers. Set to run from July 15 to 24, the films in contention are a diverse collection of astute social commentaries, thought-provoking comedies and powerful dramas. Among these films are [...]
This is how hipsters express their disapproval: “It’s too mainstream.” Today, we live in an age that celebrates indie culture—be it in film, music or art. On one hand, it’s great that we’re more open to experimentation and the need to produce challenging works of art. However, this often comes at the expense of mainstream films. [...]
A glimpse into Ateneo’s favorite movies Forrest Gump, because it changed my life and that’s all I have to say about that. – Drew Copuyoc, Sanggunian President A Goofy Movie. Disney will never let you down. Amidst the many arsty-fartsy movies out there, this movie takes me back to the good ‘ol 90’s and the start of [...]
It all started with a letter written in emerald ink. On June 29, 1997, J. K. Rowling made her literary debut with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Fourteen years later, millions of fans from all over the world have had to deal with all the emotions tied to the release of the final movie [...]
You haven’t been to a food trip if you haven’t been to Maginhawa.
Ateneo’s art scene is one of many paradoxes. The Ateneo Art Gallery is huge and presents over 600 works by Filipino and foreign artists, yet few students visit on a regular basis. Younger artists have made their name through the underground circuit and enjoyed fame among the student community, but continue to struggle against those [...]
A look at some of the Ateneo Art Gallery’s notable exhibitions in recent years. Ateneo Art Awards Exhibit Held annually in August The Ateneo Art Awards are given each year to promising contemporary artists below the age of 36. Past winners include Leeroy New, Kawayan de Guia and Poklong Anading. The works of shortlisted artists [...]
A guide to TV and film’s bad boys Photos from the internet
As far as art is concerned, literature is my first love. However, anything beyond the borders of essays, short stories and poems is a stranger to me. But while I may not know the technicalities and minutiae of the visual arts, I do know an artist when I see one. That’s where Reese Lansangan comes [...]