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Published June 14, 2021, 4:09 PM
Going beyond the hype: How successful is ‘Trese’ the anime?
That an original Filipino graphic novel has made it to Netflix is a source of pride for every Pinoy, there is no doubt that this said graphic novel is “Trese,” which has inspired an international following since it was first published in December 2005 by Budjette Tan and KaJO Baldisimo, makes it even more fascinating.
Alexandre Trese with Basilio and Crispin, as they appear in Netflix’s anime version of ‘Trese’ (Netflix)
Indeed, almost everything about Netflix’s new anime is great. It has an interesting enough storyline, a good mix of characters from the original graphic novels that have been connected by the show’s writers led by Tanya Yuson into a fantastic ensemble of Pinoy mythological creatures. Although received with mixed feelings, it’s fair to say that the voice actors selected for the series did fairly well, at least for the English and, to a certain extent,
'Trese' (Netflix)
The Philippines has always been a country with a love affair with comic books. Yes, those alchemical amalgamations of the literary and graphic arts, those portals of word and line that pull you, the reader into a world of adventure, comedy, romance, and horror, have been a part
What to stream this weekend: In the Heights, Love, Victor
UPI News Service, 06/11/2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda s musical In the Heights gets adapted into a feature film, Love, Victor Season 2 arrives in time for Pride Month and Omar Sy is back for Lupin Part 2 this weekend.
ADVERTISEMENT In addition, Tuca & Bertie moves to a new destination for Season 2 and Flack returns for a second season.
Here s a rundown on some of the films, television shows and video games that are set to be released this weekend.
Films In the Heights HBO Max
Anthony Ramos is a young bodega owner with big dreams in In the Heights, which is available on HBO Max. The film is based on the Broadway musical of the same name by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), and follows a tight-knight Washington Heights community as they stick together to save their neighborhood. Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) directs.