Full Movie Review to be released today at 11:30am PHT

Batang Paco (2026) Directed by: Rechie Del Carmen Sa unang tingin, akala mo downgraded version lang siya ng Batang Quiapo. Pero hindi pala. Basta ang pangalan ng bida ay Paco. Walang kinalaman ang lugar sa kwento. Kahit anong pamagat ng pelikulang ito ay makakalusot kasi wala siyang napupuntahan. May nagpakita ng pwet. May bosohan na naganap habang umiihi. Bank teller na malaki raw ang suso. Nanghuhusga sila base sa pananamit. Racist remarks sa iba’t ibang bansa. Kung anu-ano

There’s a new venue in town—The Black Box at the Proscenium Theater—and its inaugural show is 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. The blocking and seating arrangement need improvement. The stage is oriented toward the center, but there are also chairs placed along the sides. As a result, people seated in these areas are often limited to seeing only the back or side profiles of the actors. Viewing experience is compromised. Key actions and moments from the cast members can be par