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film18 days ago•15 min saved

DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' blends Filipino folklore with a chaotic Hangover-style quest

Forgotten Island, directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, is a 101-minute animated adventure released on September 25, 2026. It follows two best friends, Jo and Raissa, who are transported to a mythical island called Nakali after a portal opens during a tense final night together. The film features a 'Hangover'-style amnesia plot where the characters must retrace their steps to find a way home. Critics praise its vibrant animation and voice cast, including H.E.R. and Dave Franco, but criticize it for being overstuffed with subplots and lacking emotional depth.

via A.V. Club|

#animation #dreamworks #filipino-culture

entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

Cameron Diaz's Filipino Connection Goes Viral on TikTok

A sound bite from a 2014 interview with Cameron Diaz, where she talks about growing up with Filipinos and eating traditional Filipino dishes, has resurfaced on TikTok and is being used by Filipino users to "prove" their connection to the culture. While some are poking fun at Diaz's attempt at a Filipino accent, there is a history of Filipinos gravitating towards white Hollywood celebrities who show interest in the country and its traditions. Diaz is among many stars who have received a warm welcome in the Philippines, including Margot Robbie, Owen Wilson, and Zac Efron.

via In The Know|

#cameron-diaz #entertainment #filipino-cuisine

arts-and-culture3 years ago•1 min saved

Indigenous Filipino tattoo artist, 106, graces Vogue cover as oldest model ever.

Vogue Philippines' April issue features 106-year-old Apo Whang-Od, the oldest mambabatok (traditional tattooist) in the Philippines and a master of the 1,000-year-old "batok" tattooing technique. Whang-Od's artwork has driven waves of tattoo tourism to the Philippines, and she has passed down her knowledge to her grandnieces. She is the face of Vogue Philippines' Beauty issue, which highlights the female gaze and the strength and beauty of Filipino culture.

via NBC News|

#apo-whang-od #arts-and-culture #filipino-culture