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Parallels: A Formalist and Sociological Analysis of Until Then
By: Azriel Omalza Introduction Until Then is a video game released in June 2024 by Polychroma Games, an indie game studio based in the...
deskvalor
Mar 265 min read
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An In-Depth Analysis About Hapunan, Filipino Indie Horror: A Groundbreaking Game Story Made by Yikon
By: Terence Nolasco Introduction Hapunan (2024) is a deeply rooted Filipino culture horror indie game developed by Yikon. Players take...
deskvalor
Mar 264 min read
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Trapped Futures: A Sociological and Psychological approach on Fraylon’s Kinabukas... Saan?
Introduction Kinabukas... Saan? is a painting made in 2017 by Joseph Fraylon. Included in the Center for Art, New Ventures, and...
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Mar 254 min read
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Melody of Miseries: A Sociological Perspective on “Inakup! Arekup!”
By: Mackenzie C. Riguer Introduction The “Inaku! Arekup!” (2014) is a Family Planning Television Campaign (TVC) of the Department of...
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Mar 254 min read
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Stories of a Living Ghost: The Commentary of Oda sa Wala on Job Recognition
By: Michael Mayo Introduction Written and directed by Dwein Ruedas Baltazar, Oda sa Wala (2018) is a drama film depicting the...
lightningszenith
Mar 255 min read
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Bwakaw, Balintataw ng Lipunan: A Formalist, Historical and Sociocultural Examination of the Film Bwakaw
By: Krizzia Mae Raymundo Introduction Bwakaw , directed by Jun Lana, is a critically acclaimed Filipino film released in 2012 (IMDb,...
deskvalor
Mar 255 min read
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The Harsh Reality: A Socio-Political and Formalist Analysis of On the Job: The Missing 8 (2021)
By: Arciel John Magnaye Introduction The 2021 film On the Job: The Missing 8, directed by Erik Matti sheds light on the harsh...
lightningszenith
Mar 254 min read
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Rhymes of Resistance: A Sociological Analysis of Treb Contreras II’s Respeto (2017)
By: Miguel Macapinlac Introduction Respeto is a 2017 independent drama film by Treb Monteras II in the Philippines that follows...
lightningszenith
Mar 254 min read
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Traslación: A Historical and Sociological Analysis of the Feast of Black Nazarene
By: Frances Jaela A. Palestroque Introduction The Feast of Black Nazarene is a religious festival held in Manila, Philippines annually on...
deskvalor
Mar 256 min read
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Bittersweet Labor: A Historical and Sociological Examination of Sakada by Noah Sian
By: Jennica Anne Mogan Introduction Noah Sian’s Sakada (2019) is an acrylic-on-canvas painting that portrays the realities of sugarcane...
deskvalor
Mar 255 min read
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An Educator’s Integrity: A Historical-Sociological Examination of Balota
By: Ivan Lladones Introduction The film Balota (2024), directed by an acclaimed Filipino director Kip Oebanda, investigates...
lightningszenith
Mar 254 min read
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Burden of Books, Bar, and Burnouts: A Sociological Examination of Bar Boys
By: Nona Mejia Introduction Bar Boys is a Philippine comedy-drama movie released in 2017 starring Rocco Nacino as Torran Garcia, Enzo...
deskvalor
Mar 254 min read
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A Nation’s Struggle: A Sociological Critique of Heneral Luna (2015)
By: Liam Lael Ladores Introduction A film released on September 9, 2015, under the directory of Jerrold Tarog, Heneral Luna is a...
lightningszenith
Mar 254 min read
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To Go Beyond Thought: A Formalist Evaluation on Reading the Rulebook
By: Emren Manalastas Introduction Manuel Ocampo’s Reading the Rulebook (2018) is a painting that addresses the structure of laws...
deskvalor
Mar 254 min read
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Living with a Virus, Dying from Stigma: A Psychological-Sociological and Gender Analysis of Kalel,15
By: Quian Fuertez Introduction Kalel,15 (2019), a film written and directed by Jun Robles Lana, stars Elijah Canlas as a young...
deskvalor
Mar 254 min read
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Echoes of First Love: A Sociological Examination of Gender, Poverty, and Mental Health in Elise
By: Therenz James Estanislao Introduction Elise (2019) is a Filipino romantic drama directed by Joel Ferrer, starring Enchong...
deskvalor
Mar 254 min read
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Justice or Revenge? Morality and Power in Babae at Baril
by Patrichsia Mamaril Introduction Rae Red’s Babae at Baril (2019) is a neo-noir feminist film that offers a powerful...
deskvalor
Mar 255 min read
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A Formalist Critique of Justin Besana and his Poster for The Kingdom (2024)
By: Slevin De Dios Introduction Justin Besana, a renowned Filipino graphic designer, is known for his compelling and visually...
deskvalor
Mar 253 min read
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Shackled by Circumstance: A Sociological Analysis of Marginalization in Ma' Rosa
By: Dirk Ian Diamante Introduction Shackled by circumstance, people in impoverished communities are pushed to participate in...
deskvalor
Mar 254 min read
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To Pimp a Breadwinner: An Analysis of the Overseas Filipino Condition
By: Karl Xyrus Christian Barrantes Introduction Walang Natira (2010) is a rap song written and performed by Filipino rapper...
lightningszenith
Mar 254 min read
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