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Emil Hofileña

Emil Hofileña is a curator at A Good Movie to Watch. He also writes as a theater critic in his native Philippines, where his work has been published in Rogue, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and Out of Print, among others. He’s probably crying over a movie or an episode as we speak.

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River (2023)

8.8

A delightful and ultimately life-affirming Japanese time loop comedy clearly made with love

Nathan for You

8.6

A reality-comedy series that tests the limits of cringe and arrives somewhere profoundly human

Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership (2024)

7.7

A hilariously written stand-up special that takes a smart, generous approach to typically edgy topics

Wildcard Kitchen

5.3

A fast-paced, if overly simple, competition program that still teaches fun cooking hacks

X-Men ’97

8.7

A wonderfully old school superhero series with dynamic storytelling and powerful, emotional writing

Murder Mubarak (2024)

6.7

An entertaining satirical comedy inside a whodunnit that falls just short of the mark

Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch (2024)

4.8

As generic a mystery as you might expect, that doesn't embrace its inherent campiness

Little Wing (2024)

4.9

An odd blend of genres stuffed into a young-adult story, nevertheless led by great performances

Irish Wish (2024)

5.4

Corny but perfectly serviceable romcom comfort food shot in beautiful locations

Red Ollero: Mabuhay is a Lie (2024)

6.1

A confident, if not necessarily unique, stand-up routine touching on an interesting range of topics

The Novice (2021)

7.4

An occasionally overwhelming sensory experience about obsession, led by a ferocious lead actress

Mare of Easttown

8.6

A murder mystery that leads to far more compelling small-town drama, driven by impeccable acting

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