Muni-Muni Stories tackles the music of Liway
IN the latest episode of the podcast Muni-Muni Stories, lead actress and singer Glaiza de Castro discusses the 2018 film Liway. Set two years before the 1986 EDSA Revolution, Liway depicts the lives of political prisoners in Camp Delgado. It follows the struggles of Kumander Liway, Kumander Toto, and Dakip before and during their capture. Through the film, songs, speeches, and mythical stories punctuate the twists and turns of their road to freedom. Glaiza de Castro plays the title role and performs the songs in the film. The songs “Pagbabalik” and “Awit ng Pag-ibig,” both originally by Asin, are the focus of this episode of the podcast. These songs embody the spirit of Liway, the film and the woman who inspired it. Muni-Muni Stories Season 2 is exclusively available on Spotify. Muni-Muni Stories, a podcast co-produced by Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) and Podcast Network Asia, launched its second season in January. In this new season, many heavyweights in the film and music industries talk about official soundtracks (OSTs) in Pinoy movies.
Hero releases new single
HIP HOP artist Hero brushes off the negative criticism rappers usually get on his new single, “Primera,” which he worked on with producer Russel “Goodson” Tiquia. “Primera” is available on all digital streaming platforms.
Bridgerton Season 2 official trailer released
NETFLIX and Shondaland have released the official trailer for Bridgerton Season 2. The second season of Bridgerton follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Bridgerton returns for a second season on March 25.
New discovery+ docu explores Hillsong church
DISCOVERY+ investigates the rise and fall of the charismatic Christian Hillsong church in the three-part documentary series Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed, to be released on March 24. The documentary will profile numerous ex-members of the church who have come forward to share harrowing allegations of the trauma, abuse, financial and labor exploitation, and homophobia that is said to have created a culture of chaos at Hillsong. Key participants featured in the docu-series include Ranin Karim, who had a five-month affair with celebrity senior pastor Carl Lentz; Hannah Frishberg, a New York Post reporter who covered the church’s scandals and alleged abuse following Mr. Lentz’s firing; and Ben Kirby, an author with expertise on megachurches. The docu-series will pull back the curtain and give viewers a look into the world of Hillsong, the megachurch with more than 150,000 global members that has come under scrutiny due to allegations of exploitation and abuse.
