Set in 1989, “The Djinn” tells the tale of a mute boy who accidentally opens the portals of evil. Writers/directors David Charbonier and Justin Powell created a scary yet heartfelt movie about growing up with a “Home Alone” and “The Little Mermaid” twists. You know why they created their main character mute? So, they didn’t […]
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Two new movies this weekend include Angelina Jolie versus wildfire in “Those Who Wish Me Dead” in theaters and HBO Max and the supernatural thriller “The Djinn” also in theaters and on-demand. Which one is worth your time and money? I’d go with the genie! To see my complete interview for “The Djinn,” click here.
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“The Vigil” is a terrifyingly satisfying movie. Like some of the best horror films, this is about our demons inside. Writer/director Keith Thomas created a supernatural horror film that will stay with you long after the credits. Central to the movie is actor Dave Davis as Yakov Ronen, forced to take on the responsibility of […]
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I’m proud of our Filipino films especially these two new movies that recently won local awards. First, we have “Fan Girl” from writer/director Antoinette Jadaone starring newcomer Charlie Dizon as the fan girl of the title and Paulo Avelino playing a fictional version of himself. The film topped the recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festival […]
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“Death of Nintendo” is about a group of young teenagers in the Philippines as they navigate through first love, ghosts, and circumcision. This is a fantastic coming-of-age film that is at once heartfelt and joyful, just like growing up! I spoke with writer/producer Valerie Castillo Martinez about making the film and growing up. To see […]
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Hulu’s “Books of Blood” and Amazon Studios’ “Evil Eye” aim to give you the heebie-jeebies for Halloween. From Clive Barker’s diabolical imagination, “Books of Blood’ is an anthology film with three interconnecting stories while “Evil Eye” is part of “Welcome to the Blumhouse” series. Which one is worth your time and screams? Take a look […]
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Anna Friel and Rafi Gavron star in the “Miles” episode of Clive Barker’s BOOKS OF BLOOD. She is Mary, the psychologist who debunks the paranormal, and he is Simon, the charming narcissist of a ghost whisperer. In the story of “Jenna,” Freda Foh Shen is Ellie, a retired nurse with always a room for visitors. […]
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Brannon Braga admits that he’s a big Clive Barker fan and even told a story on how he met the beloved horror author many moons ago. Now, the director, who co-wrote the script as well, adapted one of Barker’s most popular titles, “Books of Blood.” Co-starring in the scary flick is Yul Vasquez as the […]
