Screening Room
Tom Hanks is a Grumpy Widower in the First Trailer of ‘A Man Called Otto’
Leo Balante | October 25, 2022

In a freshly-released trailer, award-winning actor Tom Hanks appears in new drama-comedy set for release in 2023. Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways.

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Review
Review: ‘Mula sa Buwan’ is a Glorious Theatrical Marvel that Needs to Be Seen, Heard, and Felt—Now More than ever
Leo Balante | September 7, 2022

For what it is and what it represents, “Mula sa Buwan” , in all its splendor and jaw-dropping glory, transcends its very description of a “story of love and defiance”. It is not merely a story of love and loss, but a deep well of narratives that question ‘what is’ and shows us ‘what could be’ if all the man-made and socially constructed concepts on which the edifices of judgment and othering are built do not exist. In all its grandiosity and surrounding fan-clamor, “Mula sa Buwan” goes beyond a celebration of the return of theater. It is a declaration and a reminder of the strength and power of the human spirit.

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Fashion & Style
The Y2K Era Called and Chris Nick Picked Up to Bring ‘Made to Measure’ SS/22 Collection
Leo Balante | February 21, 2022

Presented with Tiffany & Co., Chris Nick’s SS22 collection “Made to Measure” fuses elements of the ’70s and the sartorial and culture-shaping movement of the 2000s for a disco explosion in blacks, blues, and distinctly Chris Nick materials of sheer, sequins, and feathers.

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Screening Room
Fire and Blood Mark this Eerie Teaser Drop for Yam Laranas’ Upcoming Film with Nadine Lustre
Leo Balante | February 10, 2022

Following months of sneak peeks to her much-anticipated return to the big screen, Nadine Lustre’s comeback film, with disclosed title, Greed, looks closer to release on Filipino streaming platform Vivamax.

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Review
In High Gear: Samsung S21 FE 5G Makes for an Epic, Well-Rounded, Everyday Partner
Leo Balante | February 4, 2022

As Samsung welcomed the newest member of the Galaxy S21 family, packed with fan-favorite S21 features basking on powerful performance, pro-grade camera, and seamless ecosystem connectivity, we took the S21 FE 5G to the test to uncover what makes it an epic everyday wonder.

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Insider
From Interest Group to Advocates: How this Community of Bikers is Taking the Wheel for Social Change
Leo Balante | January 12, 2022

Interest groups like First Bike Ride, founded by freelance journalist Lester Babiera, have become more than just bridges in educating the public on the merits of biking, but a growing community with a proof of concept for healthier, more economical, and sustainable city living.

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Review
Marrying Utility and Creativity: What Makes HUAWEI MatePad 11 a Lightweight Heavy Hitter
Leo Balante | December 30, 2021

For years now, HUAWEI has been releasing tablets that respond to the call for tools that aid in heightening productivity, while stimulating creativity through entertainment and leisure to fuel one’s passion. This year, the global tech giant has welcomed its 2021 slate of tablets with the MatePad 11. Rank Magazine looks into this new addition into the HUAWEI ecosystem of smart devices, to see what makes it a lightweight but sleek productivity and creativity powerhouse.

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Insider
The Ballad of the Pink Door: Charting 16 Storied Years of Evolution of O Bar Philippines
Leo Balante | December 17, 2021

In celebration of premier drag haven O BAR’s 16th anniversary, Rank Magazine editor Leo Balante charts the storied evolution of one of the pioneering, and most well-loved establishments that opened doors to the LGBT community. From its beginnings as a resto-bar in Malate, to its illustrious history of honing some of the most celebrated drag personalities of today, O Bar has since made its resounding return, after two years of absence off the unprecedented pause brought about by the pandemic and a devastating blow caused by the loss of one of its pillars, Rupert Acuña, in time for its founding anniversary, still standing tall in shaping a community of queer people, by queer people, and for queer people.

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Food & Drinks
Editor’s Pick: Butternut Bakery is Taking You on a Tangy, Flan-tastic Treat
Leo Balante | November 3, 2021

Butternut Bakery is taking you in on a zesty adventure with an innovative new addition in their ever-growing, ever-evolving palate tease of a menu offering, the La Leche Flan Cake.

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Art & Creativity
EXCLUSIVE: How 773 Collective Gives Local Brands a Space to Shine and Thrive
Leo Balante | October 29, 2021

From flatware to bags, to candles, prints, and vintage clothing, 773 Collective returns with its reservation-only trunk show giving the stage to local brands with exclusive pieces that highlight quality and craftsmanship, while ensuring consumer safety.

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