The film’s frank depiction of homosexuality, prostitution, drag queens, crooked cops, porn industry, sexual slavery, drugs and violence led to extensive edits by Filipino government censors.
Macho Dancer (1988): Revisiting Lino Brocka’s Unabashedly Excessive Melodrama of Defiance and Survival
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Minions & Monsters: Franchise-Low $61 Million Debut
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Young Washington, which tells the story of George Washington before the American Revolutionary War and his presidency, earned “A” grade on CinemaScore.
Michael: Highest-Grossing Biopic–$977 Million Worldwide
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Michael has grossed $977 million at the worldwide box office, surpassing Oscar winner Oppenheimer as the highest-grossing biopic of all time.
Invite, The: Olivia Wilde’s Dramedy about Marriage and Sexual Dynamics
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“The Invite” is an awards-buzzy dramedy that Olivia Wilde not only stars in but also directs.
