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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


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


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...
deskvalor
Mar 254 min read


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...
deskvalor
Mar 254 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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