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By Kerrine Goh

12 Feb 2012

An Interview with Brillante Mendoza, Part 2

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The second-part of an exclusive interview of the much-touted enfant terrible of Pinoy indies, Brillanter Mendoza.

By Kerrine Goh

24 Jan 2012

From Rice to Cultural History, via José Nepomuceno

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This is a story on how to write and recreate history by using archival research; in re-creating a past, when the past seems to be gone.

By Kerrine Goh

20 Dec 2011

Artists and economic growth | Interview with Malou Jacob

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Malou Jacob is a playwright and the Executive Director of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in the Philippines, which was started by a group of artists …

By Kerrine Goh

30 Nov 2011

An Interview with Brillante Mendoza, Part 1

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Here's Part One of an incisive interview by film scholar Elvin Amerigo Valerio on the much-awarded Pinoy indie film director Brillante Mendoza.

By Kerrine Goh

10 Nov 2011

The Missing Voice – Documentary Film in Southeast Asia | Part I

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„I have been to many international film-festivals in recent years and I have always been asking myself: Where are the Vietnamese contributions?“, says a young Vietnamese filmmaker at a recent …

By Leonardo Rey S. Carino

05 Aug 2011

Reflections on Philippine Festivals

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Philippine festivals are town fiestas celebrating moments in history that defined identity, polity and locality. Celebration of the arts and culture, albeit made central to these festivities, only comes as …

Art as a tool for development: searching for new social solutions

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In 2003, The Bagasbas Beach International Eco Arts Festival (BBIEAF) was created to answer the need for active participation to alleviate poverty and spur sustainable development with care for the …

By Ramona David

18 Jul 2011

Ephemeral and 'Place-less': Emergent public art modalities

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The article discusses two artist-run public art initiatives launched alongside the National Commission for Culture and the Arts National Festival in Baguio, Philippines, February 2011. It examines strategies inherent in …

By Francis C. Sollano

12 Mar 2011

The Situation and Directions of Philippine Independent Cinema

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Last year, mainstream producers in the Philippines made only 28 films. Not only does this indicate a steep decline in the film output of mainstream cinema, this also gives a …

By Sasiwimon Wongjarin

29 Oct 2009

Regional Dance Summit, Jakarta August 2009

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The Regional Dance Summit that took place in Jakarta last August 2009, was organised by Goethe-Institut Jakarta, Indonesia.

By Kerrine Goh

30 Sep 2009

Imelda

A review of one of the most talked about documentary by writer Alexis A. Tioseco

By Kerrine Goh

22 Sep 2009

John Torres is Love

A glance into the personal films (and life) of Filipino filmmaker John Torres by Alexis A. Tioseco

By Kerrine Goh

22 Sep 2009

Lav Diaz And The Insane Struggle For Evolution

Film Critic Alexis Tioseco has a truncated chat with Lav Diaz on the ever-evolving Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino (Evolution of a Filipino Family)

By Kerrine Goh

29 Sep 2008

Parlez-Vous Francais?

Interview with Raya Martin on his Cannes Cinefondation residency and the blurring lines, borders, and aesthetics between Asian and European cinema. by Alexis A. Tioseco

By Kerrine Goh

29 Aug 2008

The Road To Cinemalaya. Some Random Rants On Pinoy Indie Cinema

In November 2000, the Cultural Center of the Philippines organized a four-day festival of new works by up-and-coming independent filmmakers. The centerpieces of the event were six works –Jonjon Red’s …

By Jérémy Segay

29 Dec 2007

Cinemalaya: A Unique Combination Of A Production Workshop And A Film Festival

The third edition of Cinemalaya Festival took place in Manila from 20 to 29 July this year. Seen from the exterior, the event is a festival dedicated to independent Filipino …

By Jérémy Segay

08 Aug 2007

Cinemanila Ready To Gear Up

In conjunction of the 40th anniversary of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), several special programs and events will be held.

By Kerrine Goh

25 Nov 2005

A Conversation With Alexis A. Tioseco

A discussion with the creator of the Criticine website