Archive - Halina Filipiniana

Kisapmata: A film about a father’s incestuous and controlling relation with his daughter that became an allegory of the Marcos regime

Nov 9 • Halina Filipiniana

Newest additions to the Halina Filipiniana library: Doreen Fernandez titles released by Exploding Galaxies

Nov 4 • Halina Filipiniana

Mula sa Himig ni Pepe Smith: A song written in a women's restroom arguably started Pinoy rock music

Nov 1 • Halina Filipiniana

October 2025

“Ang pagkabayani, it’s all about perception:” How Quezon brought the Bayaniverse thesis full circle

Oct 25 • Halina Filipiniana

Watch Quezon, the epic conclusion to TBA Studios’ Bayaniverse for a cause!

Oct 12 • Halina Filipiniana

Ito ang Beat: The Coke commercial that went viral before that term even applied to popular trends

Oct 10 • Halina Filipiniana

“Lahat Ng Hindi Ko Kailangan Malaman, Natutunan Ko Sa Pelikulang For Adults Only” by Jose F. Lacaba

Oct 9 • Halina Filipiniana

Manila International Book Fair 2025 Haul

Oct 5 • Halina Filipiniana

September 2025

Himala: A Classic Film on the Cult of Personality and Blind Fanaticism

Sep 28 • Halina Filipiniana

Despite sounding like a children's song, "Saranggola ni Pepe" subtly references oppression during Martial Law

Sep 26 • Halina Filipiniana

Remembering Martial Law: Halina Filipiniana's reading list

Sep 23 • Halina Filipiniana

Why You Should Watch Lav Diaz’s Magellan

Sep 14 • Halina Filipiniana

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