Shaun Munro presents his top 50 films of 2021… And like that, 2021 has come to a close. While hardly heralding cinema’s great return at the box office, the past 12 months have seen the industry inch closer to something approaching “normality,” even as mid-budget films largely seemed to enjoy much greater success streaming at […]
2021 SXSW Film Festival Review – Islands
Islands, 2021. Directed by Martin Edralin. Starring Rogelio Balagtas, Sheila Lotuaco, Esteban Comilang, Vangie Alcasid, Pablo Quiogue, Isys Szuky, and Maximus Szuky. SYNOPSIS: Joshua, a shy middle-aged Filipino immigrant, has lived in the comfort of his parents’ home his entire life. As their health declines he longs for a partner, terrified of being alone after […]