Gradient of GreysAt the time of the film (2019), the Philippines had the fastest-growing number of HIV cases in Asian Pacific countries, which had risen to…Aug 8, 2022Aug 8, 2022
The Contemplation of CigarettesWhere there’s smoke, there’s fire in Wong Kar-Wai’s “Happy Together”May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
What About Gender in the PhilippinesWhen visitors to the Philippines remark that Filipinos openly tolerate and/or accept homosexuality, they invariably have in mind…Jun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021
My Personal Ranking of Satoshi Kon FilmsWhen it comes to my journey back into anime, I’ve found it easier to binge from one director/writer or studio. After starting a Studio…Jun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021
Let’s Keep it Short: You May Dream by Izumi Suzuki“My eyes met hers through the glass. She was sitting against the wall, gaze fixed on the front window for who knows how long, waiting.”…Jun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021
Before We Explore GenderThrough a very weird and random lapse in my sanity after watching DoroHedoro, I was led to write Noi: An archetype or An evolution?. The…Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
Let’s Keep it Short: Men Against Violence by Rebecca Schiff“My friend is marrying a man against violence.” (Men Against Violence, pg. 25 of The Bed Moved by Rebecca Schiff)Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021
Noi: An archetype or An evolution?A deep dive into female masculinity and its reflection on the growth of global society and media.Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021