Foreign

NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t (2025) Directed by: Ruben Fleischer If you’re a fan of Part 1 and Part 2, then it’s a no brainer to catch this sequel. The reunion feels good to witness. Nothing beats the original, but the new additions aren’t so bad. Prepare for a surprise that’ll surely make everyone happy. The story isn’t refreshing and gripping, coming across as a rehash of familiar television tropes. There’s a lot of talking to explain previous events and current happenings

BUGONIA

Bugonia (2025) Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos When someone says there’s an alien, would you believe them? No matter which angle you’re looking from, it’s hard to believe the existence of aliens in this film. But the actors are so committed with their performances, you can’t help but give them the benefit of the doubt. Plot holes, even though recognizable, also need to be set aside. Detaching yourself from assumptions and preconceived notions, you lend an ear to what they’re sa

Nov 7

DIE MY LOVE

Die My Love (2025) Directed by: Lynne Ramsay Just like how the characters are shattered in pieces, the movie also likes to show things in fragments—which didn’t help in making a connection. Seeing them falling in love isn’t established well. And so seeing them falling apart doesn’t make any impact. Everything is cut short. Activities turn from mundane to insane instantly. Nonstop lunatic moments and gratuitous nudity never lead to actual conversations that can help in saving

Nov 6

PREDATOR: BADLANDS

Predator: Badlands (2025) Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg Not bad at all. From being boring and alienating, the movie transforms into something engaging. With the abundance of close up shots, you can see how grotesque the creatures are. Yuck, eww, and gross are the first few words you can think of. They all look evil and someone you can’t be friends with. But its unsettling nature grows with you. Since the characters are limited, they are given time to show what they’re capable

Nov 5

NO OTHER CHOICE

No Other Choice (2025) Directed by: Park Chan-wook Since the movie follows the journey of the lead character, you can’t help but question his every incompetent action. You convince yourself he has no other choice, but clearly, it’s the last resort. His thought process are both literal and figurative, resulting to an uneven pacing. Most people around him seem to have a sound mind, except for him. No matter the motivation, he is taking things too far. But then, the movie can ea

Nov 2

THE ELIXIR

The Elixir (2025) Directed by: Kimo Stamboel There seems to be an unwritten law to insert some stupid characters in every zombie movie. It’s fun to shout at the screen sometimes, telling them what to do. But when all the characters are made stupid, the experience gets to be draining and irritating. It’s not fun anymore. It’s called lazy writing. This film is an insult to the audience’s intelligence. Most scenarios can be fixed with plain common sense, but the script always fi

Nov 1

BLACK PHONE 2

Black Phone 2 (2025) Directed by: Scott Derrickson This sequel has the same characters as the first one. You might think it’s a continuation of their story, aiming to tackle their trauma and adjustments in life. But the movie takes on a different and boring route, with a script that isn’t faithful to the original. The Grabber loses his core identity and borrows abilities from other horror icons. The eerie, mysterious atmosphere before is now replaced with an ice skating rink

Oct 18

GOOD BOY

Good Boy (2025) Directed by: Ben Leonberg Rated PG, this film might not be suitable for kids due to its dark theme. But for sure, anyone can empathize with the dog named Indy as the lead character. He is instantly established as a good boy, following instructions and behaving properly. Since his routine is mostly routinary and mundane, it’s easy to get bored with it. Just when you’re about to lose interest, the film teases you with something more. A lot of visions are popping

Oct 12