Film/Art

‘Atin ‘to’ (This is Ours) animated documentary: We are in production

Releasing some of the images from our animatic for the film "Atin 'to," a short documentary film about the Philippine animation industry from Tuldok Animation Studios.

Eddie Vedder Collaborates with NASA’s Artemis Moon Mission

https://youtu.be/WY7POkaxAX8 I grew up listening to Pearl Jam songs. Over two decades have passed and I still have lyrics to the band's songs memorized. Having to hear Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder singing this song that is clearly meant for a literally and figuratively out-of-this-world lunar

Bernardo Carpio (Animated Short Film): Behind the scenes

Bernardo Carpio (Comics with augmented reality): Behind the scenes

Meta and Mundane Encounters with An Exorcist

(Webinar) Documentary Filmmaking in the Philippines: The Future of Documentary

(Webisode) PARKonversations: The Art of the Short Film

Tuldok Animation Studios’ RISE Project Soft Launch and Tuldok’s 16th Anniversary Celebration

Gawad AL(T)PAS Featuring Experimental Film Finalists: Talkback

Experimental short film ‘Malikmata’ joins Gawad Alternatibo 2021

‘RKO 281’ Film Review: A film about a film about a man

Pinay at Pelikula: A Webinar on the Roles of Women in Shaping Philippine Cinema Through the Decades

Twist of Fate: A Webinar on Filmmakers with Different Career Paths Before Entering the Film Industry

Thanks for Attending Our Masterclass Lecture: Platforms for Content Creators During the Pandemic and Beyond

Invitation to a Free Public Master Lecture via Zoom

(Essay) Empowerment of Filipina Filmmakers Towards the Digital Revolution: From Silent Dominance to Breaking the Glass Ceiling?

Worksheet on ‘The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction’ by Walter Benjamin

Worksheet on ‘The Culture Industry: Enlightenment as Mass Deception’ by Max Horkheimer and Theodor Adorno

(Media Review) The Accidental Catalyst: Examining Pressreader-aggregated Articles on How Disney’s Mulan Sparked Media Campaigns Addressing the Plight of Uighur Muslims

FILMARTworks is Now Officially a Podcast via Spotify’s Anchor Platform

Our ‘Bernardo Carpio’ Short Film Project Takes a Step Forward

Finance/Innovation/Lifestyle

Eddie Vedder Collaborates with NASA’s Artemis Moon Mission

https://youtu.be/WY7POkaxAX8 I grew up listening to Pearl Jam songs. Over two decades have passed and I still have lyrics to the band's songs memorized. Having to hear Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder singing this song that is clearly meant for a literally and figuratively out-of-this-world lunar

Musing/Analysis/Raving

Eddie Vedder Collaborates with NASA’s Artemis Moon Mission

https://youtu.be/WY7POkaxAX8 I grew up listening to Pearl Jam songs. Over two decades have passed and I still have lyrics to the band's songs memorized. Having to hear Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder singing this song that is clearly meant for a literally and figuratively out-of-this-world lunar

(Essay) The Pleasure in ‘Toys’ and ‘Adventures’: An Analysis of the Branding Successes of ‘Ryan’s World’ and ‘Nas Daily’ Using the Lens of the Culture Industry

An essay for my Media Theory class using the lens of Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer's "The Culture Industry: Enlightenment as Mass Deception" The integration of various media platforms after discovering an oasis for economic surge through the Internet remains consistent with the theory of the

(Reflection Paper) A short analysis of the 2020 RC Cola ad in the simulacra of Jean Baudrillard

(Reflection Paper) A photograph representing Guy Debord’s ‘integrated spectacle’ during the pandemic

(Reflection Paper) Top 3 trending topics in Twitter Philippines analyzed through the lens of Horkheimer, Adorno, and Benjamin

FILMARTworks is Now Officially a Podcast via Spotify’s Anchor Platform

Free domain name for life for www.phoenixrana.com

COVID-19 Quarantine Diary: A Repository of Impactful Images

COVID-19 Quarantine Diary: 1st Week of Lockdown

Finding Social Responsibility and Public Good in Political Economy: A Reflection Paper on the Definition of Political Economy

Create-Destroy, Divide-Connect: The Political Economy of the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s “Free Wi-Fi for All” Program

The Impact of the Critical Development of the Internet in the Current State of Philippine and Global Media

When scientists discover what is ultimately wrong with society

A Post-May 2019 Philippine Elections musing

A Mother’s Day 2019 musing

The Case of Computer Scientist Katie Bouman: The social media that glorifies and bullies

Dealing with the Momo Challenge viral hoax

An Epiphany: The issue on the Netflix film ‘Roma’ getting nominations at the Oscars

Travel

(Essay) The Pleasure in ‘Toys’ and ‘Adventures’: An Analysis of the Branding Successes of ‘Ryan’s World’ and ‘Nas Daily’ Using the Lens of the Culture Industry

Shopping Guide: Best Carts for Our Home and Shopping Needs

How to Shop in South Korea: Shopping information for foreigners

Travel Guide: Ideal movies to bring during a family road trip

Korean Food Guide: Information about Korean cuisine for world travelers

Charging and gadget essentials for international travel

Rianne and Philip Wedding: Shot with GoPro bridal bouquet

Best Airlines for Your Trip from the United States to the Philippines and Vice Versa

Baggage Must-haves for a Fun and Safe Travel Overseas

International Travel: Useful Layover Tips If You Have a Connecting Flight in Seoul

What a chance (non-revenue) passenger should know before flying in an international flight

Best extreme heights adventures in Las Vegas, Nevada

Where to rev up like a true race car driver in Las Vegas?

Double Barrel Roadhouse offers the first authentic roadhouse experience at the Las Vegas Strip

The D Las Vegas: A bride-to-be’s destination

Las Vegas hotels near McCarran International Airport

A survival guide to spending the night at LAX

Popular Las Vegas hotels off the Strip

Underrated Las Vegas destinations

Best microbreweries in Las Vegas

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