Will ‘Wild Horse Nine’ prove to be the runaway winner?
By Janet Susan R. Nepales It may be too early in the awards race, but Martin McDonagh’s black-comedy political thriller, “Wild Horse Nine,” is already drawing strong praise from critics…
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My conversations with Jesus, Mary and the apostles in ‘The Chosen’
CAST: Jonathan Roumie (Jesus), Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene), George H. Xanthis (John the Apostle) Vanessa Benavente (Mary of Nazareth), Noah James (Andrew), Shahar Isaac (Simon Peter), Paras Patel (Matthew the…
Filipino Canadian actor Eric Bauza, who voiced Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, and General Button Wutton in ‘Forgotten Island’ dies at 46
Eric Bauza During the Premiere of Forgotten Island. Photos Courtesy of DreamWorks. Filipino Canadian actor Eric Bauza, who voiced Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, and most recently General Button Wutton in…
Alexander Skarsgård and Olivia Colman on why they love being part of ‘Wicker’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales In the romantic fantasy-comedy world of husband-and-wife writer-directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, you can find love and live happily ever after with a…
Filipino Canadian actor Eric Bauza, who voiced Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and General Button Wutton in ‘Forgotten Island,’ dies at 46
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Filipino Canadian actor Eric Bauza, who voiced Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and, most recently, General Button Wutton in DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island,” has died. He was…
Elizabeth D’Aiuto shares why she has always dreamt of being part of ‘The Music Man’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Elizabeth D’Aiuto grew up in a very theatrical family. Her father is a Broadway stagehand, and her mother was an actress and theater teacher. “So,…
Fil-Am actress Siena Nicole Agudong talks about her role in TV series ‘Carrie’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Siena Nicole Agudong was just seven years old when she was cast in a local production of “Willy Wonka” at the Hawaii Children’s Theatre. Her…
Are you ready for ‘Tsismosas: Gossip Queens?’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Every Filipino family seems to have a tsismosa in the group, whether it be a tita, a cousin, a sister or a distant relative. A…
Inside the beautiful, magical world of ‘Wildwood’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales It was our third visit to LAIKA Studios in Portland, Oregon. Our first visit was for its stop-motion animated fantasy film “Kubo and the Two…
Dolly de Leon on how her two grandmothers inspired her Lola Fatima character in ‘Forgotten Island’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales It is heartwarming to witness Dolly de Leon’s remarkable success and international recognition. We first met her at the Cannes Film Festival, where Ruben Östlund’s…
Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe, cast and director share unforgettable experiences filming ‘Tenzing’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Australian filmmaker Jennifer Peedom, in her narrative feature debut, captures the harrowing and extraordinary journey of Tenzing Norgay and New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary, who…
Why ‘Wives’ is relevant to the times
Arasha, actor in Jaclyn Backhaus’ play WIVES, at East West Players, co-produced with Hypokrit Live Arts. Photo by Daniel Antonio Vallejo. By Janet Susan R. Nepales At a time when…
Tom Cruise digs into uncharted territory in ‘Digger’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Don’t look now, but Tom Cruise’s latest movie, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Digger, is not your typical Tom Cruise film. The charming, boyish-looking star of Mission: Impossible fame is…
Filipino culture and fashion at the historic premiere of ‘Forgotten Island’ at Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
By Janet Susan R. Nepales “Forgotten Island” had a historic premiere at the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. George Lucas’s longtime…
Anya Taylor-Joy feels lucky to be an actress-producer in ‘Lucky’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Anya Taylor-Joy, who was born to an Argentine father and an English-Spanish mother, has long felt that she did not quite fit in. The 30-year-old…
Creators of the Annecy Award-winning animation, ‘The Violinist,’ talk about their film and how Filipino animators got involved in it
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Raul Garcia and Ervin Han come from two different cultures and two different worlds but are brought together by their love for storytelling and animation….
Emmy Rossum talks about working in ‘Furious’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales For Emmy Rossum, Hulu’s “Furious” is more than a crime drama: it is a story about contemporary womanhood, moral ambiguity and the uneasy line…
Lav Diaz’s film, ‘Makikiraan Po,’ wins Brian Award at the Venice International Film Festival
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Lav Diaz’s film, “Makikiraan Po” (Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors), which has been selected to premiere at the prestigious 83rd Venice International Film Festival and…
Creatives of the award-winning film ‘2 Valid IDs’ hope the film will be a ‘wake-up call’ to lawmakers
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Where in the world does one have to present two valid IDs to get another ID? Only in the Philippines, folks! Such is the…
Christian Bables goes international with Lav Diaz film, ‘Makikiraan Po’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Christian Bables is ready to spread his wings internationally as he prepares to attend the 83rd Venice International Film Festival this September with Lav Diaz’s…
AC Bonifacio on her first animation project, ‘Sun Chaser’
Photos courtesy of SUN CHASER By Janet Susan R. Nepales Andree Camille Bonifacio, more popularly known as AC Bonifacio, is a talented 23-year-old Canadian Filipina who moved to the Philippines…
Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer on their latest TV series, Margo’s Got Money Troubles’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales The best sign of a good actress is when one can do roles out of their comfort zone. Elle Fanning is one. In her latest…
‘Criers for Hire’ comedy is back after 10 years with a new cast
Criers for Hire and Crazy Talented Asians East West Players Flyer. By Janet Susan R. Nepales Don’t look now, but the beloved comedy hit “Criers for Hire,” commissioned by East…
Amy Adams, Juliette Lewis and creator Nick Antosca on ‘Cape Fear’
Janet Nepales and Amy Adamsd (Photo courtesy of Apple TV) By Janet Susan R. Nepales One actress who has remained humble, grounded and largely away from controversy is Amy Adams,…
Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham discuss their latest TV series, ‘Ride or Die’
Photos Courtesy-of-Prime-Video By Janet Susan R. Nepales Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham may seem like an unlikely pairing in person, but they are perfect onscreen as partners in the action-adventure…
Lexi Minetree on filling Reese Witherspoon’s shoes in ‘Elle’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Lexi Minetree has big shoes to fill. As the new Elle Woods in the new TV series “Elle,” inspired by the popular “Legally Blonde” franchise…
‘Dîner en Blanc’ promises to be a one-of-a-kind culinary experience
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Where in the world can you party with friends and strangers, wear your fabulous white outfit, go over-the-top with your all-white table setting, and…
Tom Cruise and Alejandro Iñárritu join forces to create ‘Digger’
Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Studios By Janet Susan R. Nepales Don’t look now, but Tom Cruise and filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu have combined forces for the first time…
Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo on their iconic performances in ‘Michael’
Photos courtesy of LIONSGATE By Janet Susan R. Nepales I grew up listening to the great Michael Jackson – from his days with the Jackson 5 to his days as…
LA Press Club honors Maria Ressa with Daniel Pearl Award; Janet Nepales wins two honors
Photos by Sthanlee B. Mirador BY JANET SUSAN R. NEPALES Maria Ressa received the Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism from the Los Angeles Press Club…
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