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Review by Todd McCarthy / The Hollywood Reporter Based on an earlier teen fave novel by The Fault in Our Stars author John Green, Paper Towns is a mild coming-of-ager about dawning awareness and life lessons learned among a small group of Florida high school seniors. Part mystery story, part road movie and part pre-prom graduation romp, the film is most …

By Hillel Italie / The Associated Press New York—Eighty years after the release of Green Hills of Africa, the son and grandson of Ernest Hemingway are urging a fresh look at a work critics have often set aside. 

Review by Jake Coyle / The Associated Press If ever there was a sworn devotee—a chanting, face-painted worshipper—of the Big, it is Marvel.

The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and Competition, considered the Philippines’ leading festival of its kind, is adding a section showcasing Asian films, offering a venue for filmmakers facing censorship in other parts of Asia.

To celebrate its golden year and commemorate the establishment of the Katipunan this month, the Andres Bonifacio Concert Choir will present Andres Bonifacio: Ang Dakilang Anakpawis (Part II) on July 24 at 6:45 p.m., at the GSIS Theater, CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) Complex in Pasay City.

By Azer N. Parrocha / Philippines News Agency The provincial government of Palawan has earmarked about P2.07 billion for tourism development this year, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official said recently.

Retreats, whether personal or corporate, have always been a key reason for vacationing in Tagaytay City, Cavite province. Its cool air and greenery allow people to relax and shed the worries of city living. Anya Resort & Residences, an up-and-coming residential resort, aims to redefine the Tagaytay retreat experience through its location and ambiance.

The rainy season is here again, but there’s no need to let it get you down. You can spice up cold and dreary days with a load of thrilling delights from Richmonde Hotel Ortigas.

By Sarah El Deeb and Lee Keath / The Associated Press Cairo—In Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Omar Sharif first emerges as a speck in the distance in the shimmering desert sand. He draws closer, a black-robed figure on a trotting camel, until he finally dismounts, pulling aside his scarf to reveal his dark eyes and a disarming smile framed by his …

Review by Jake Coyle / The Associated Press Sidekicks rarely shine when thrust into the spotlight, but what about a few hundred of them?