Open Endings (Cinemalaya 2025) Directed by: Nigel Santos As viewers, we have our own biases on how we’d like a certain story to move forward. We want characters to behave in such a way that meets our expectations. But this film works wonders. It makes us forget that we are viewers who see things from the outside. We are transported into their living room, breathing the same air with them. Whenever they talk, we listen and we don’t judge. Whenever they fight, we are the first

Disclosure Day (2026) Directed by: Steven Spielberg There’s only so much thrill and suspense a film can offer, but this one keeps raising the bar high. By the end, the excitement reaches its absolute peak. Curiosity keeps you invested from the very beginning. Characters prove to be compelling to earn your support. You find yourself drawn into them, becoming a follower of their cause and rooting for whatever it is they’re trying to achieve. Even when you’re not entirely sure w

Masters of the Universe (2026) Directed by: Travis Knight Both the fantasy universe and real-life setting suffer from weak world-building. Neither is immersive, lacking any sense of life, depth, and creativity. The places feel empty and hollow. While the villain stays committed, the movie fails to convey a genuine sense of danger to the universe that they are trying to protect. Too much talking and dilly-dallying before taking any action. You can’t take them seriously as they