Women get a lot of unnecessary assignments from men, and society, in general. Women must be this, women must be that. Women should do this, women should do that. But women, now more than ever, have been taking a stand on not turning in that assignment. This must feel like a continuous work for women, but so far, they have been beautiful in what they feel is much liberating for themselves.
Giving you the most recent updates that you might have missed from the week that was, here’s everything that the pop culture world has seen on films, music, events, and the Internet.
Young Sydney-based indie-alt singer-songwriter grentperez teased his upcoming four-song “Trail Mix Tape”, set for release on September 30th via Fast Friends, headlined by new vibrant single, “Ego”.
After the box office success of his original written soul-stirring flicks “Get Out” and “Us,” Jordan Peele is consistently proving that he’s one of the certified hitmakers in the industry with his third number one debut of his career with “Nope.”
After two years without a physical theater, without a sizable crowd, and a long line of people excited to witness the distinctive film festival experience, Cinemalaya comes back to life, again, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and in cinemas across the country to the delight of fans of Filipino cinema. Festival Director Chris Millado talks to Rank Magazine to revisit the storied years that marked the biggest and most prestigious film festival in the land.
As we walk forward in time, the narrative of one of the darkest moments in Philippine history is being rewritten once again—but this time backed by the central figures that are now seated in power—to what they say is “the family’s version of truth”. To remind us afresh of the people’s version of history, Philstagers Films presents the highly-acclaimed “Katips: The Movie.”
A treat for your eyes were listed as we summed up movie releases, sonic treats, and artists’ events to look forward to.
Starbucks will not let you bid goodbye to summer just yet, as it makes a case for its never-ending fun with their newly-introduced drinks, food, and returning classics that, for certain, will not make you forget your hot girl summer era.
Southeast Asia’s pioneer eCommerce platform, Lazada, unveils its new brand proposition, Add to Cart. Add to Life., alongside the launch of LazLive+, a curated interactive live content series.
Women get a lot of unnecessary assignments from men, and society, in general. Women must be this, women must be that. Women should do this, women should do that. But women, now more than ever, have been taking a stand on not turning in that assignment. This must feel like a continuous work for women, but so far, they have been beautiful in what they feel is much liberating for themselves.
After two years without a physical theater, without a sizable crowd, and a long line of people excited to witness the distinctive film festival experience, Cinemalaya comes back to life, again, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and in cinemas across the country to the delight of fans of Filipino cinema. Festival Director Chris Millado talks to Rank Magazine to revisit the storied years that marked the biggest and most prestigious film festival in the land.
Hot on the heels of his Rise through the RANK campaign in social media platform kumu, we talk to 23-year-old Cavite-based-talent agency handler-turned-streamer, John Robert Anastacio , whose passion, married with an efficient platform and hefty dedication, had him jostled upfront of what could have been a long haul trip out of the field of programming towards the macrocosm of live streaming.
As a social media and entertainment application that has amassed millions of Filipino supporters looking to connect and be entertained, kumu shifted the condition of the entertainment business in the Philippines. Rounding up the roster of emerging young streamers for The Breakthrough Issue, we look at Kayla Escano, Kathleen Agir-Zarandin, and Andrei King, who are rising through the ranks not just in finding a channel to showcase their talents and wits amid a pandemic, but in harnessing a significant venue to foster human connections in a time when it matters the most.
To call “Everything Everywhere All At Once” an absurd, genre-bending cinematic masterpiece is every bit of an understatement. From googly eyes to the hotdog fingers, the Everything Bagel to the now canonical “Yeoh-verse,” life’s sensible yet carnivalesque nature was captured, highlighting the humor, chaos, and unconventional structure of the temporal in A24’s biggest film to date.
Netflix releases a video of your favorite dimple couple Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho is in a tough challenge of reading compliments from their overseas fans and try not to laugh or smile. Who wins?
More than the saccharine exchanges and the heart-tugging drama, “Gameboys: The Series”, elicited critical and audience success with its delicate and refreshing portrayal of love–unembellished, uninhibited, pure. We sat down, virtually, with the series’ leads Elijah Canlas and Kokoy De Santos on all things ‘Gameboys’.
Rank Magazine statement on releasing timely, informative, and substantial content in the time of a pandemic.
Young Sydney-based indie-alt singer-songwriter grentperez teased his upcoming four-song “Trail Mix Tape”, set for release on September 30th via Fast Friends, headlined by new vibrant single, “Ego”.
After the box office success of his original written soul-stirring flicks “Get Out” and “Us,” Jordan Peele is consistently proving that he’s one of the certified hitmakers in the industry with his third number one debut of his career with “Nope.”
As we walk forward in time, the narrative of one of the darkest moments in Philippine history is being rewritten once again—but this time backed by the central figures that are now seated in power—to what they say is “the family’s version of truth”. To remind us afresh of the people’s version of history, Philstagers Films presents the highly-acclaimed “Katips: The Movie.”
A treat for your eyes were listed as we summed up movie releases, sonic treats, and artists’ events to look forward to.
The Takeover Issue
Sixteen long years later—a few changes in its zip codes, a few other establishments that came tailing its success, O Bar continues to break through the mold of what a gay bar is and should be, holding itself proud not just as a mecca of talent to some of the most celebrated drag talents in the Philippines, but a heart that continues to pulsate equality, respect, and love for all.
For The Takeover Issue, for Pride Month, we visit O Bar and take part in its journey back to the live stage, two long years after closing its doors because of COVID-19, scarred but unwavering in its mission to nurture fresh, new drag performers with its growing and ever-evolving roster of talents, and, more importantly, to wave the Pride flag for all—all gas and no brakes.