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Box office. $103,735. Freakonomics: The Movie is a 2010 American documentary film based on the 2005 book Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by economist Steven D. Levitt and writer Stephen J. Dubner. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2010 and had a theatrical release later that year. [2]
- $103,735
- English
- $2.9 million
- Chad Troutwine, Chris Romano, Dan O'Meara
Most films made in the Philippines are in Tagalog. Sex and violence are major themes in films, which are often adaptations of American screen productions. American films are popular and readily available, and so high-quality Filipino films have been slow to develop. First run Hollywood films are available on the streets in the form of cheap ...
- Gold, Silver, Death [Oro, Plata, Mata] (1982) Gold, Silver, Death is a classic Filipino film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. Set on the island of Negros, the film showcases the stunning landscapes and rich cultural traditions of the region.
- Miracle [Himala] (1982) Miracle is a classic Filipino film directed by Ishmael Bernal. The film follows the story of Elsa, a young woman who claims to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in a small, poverty-stricken village in the northern part of the Philippines.
- From What is Before [Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon] (2014) From What is Before is a Filipino film directed by Lav Diaz. The film tells the story of a small village in the Philippines during the 1970s, as it becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid in the face of political turmoil and martial law.
- Metro Manila (2013) Metro Manila, directed by Sean Ellis, is set in the bustling capital city of the Philippines, Manila. The film follows the story of Oscar Ramirez, a poor farmer from the countryside who moves to the city with his family in search of a better life.
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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything is the debut non-fiction book by University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt and New York Times journalist Stephen J. Dubner. Published on April 12, 2005, by William Morrow, the book has been described as melding pop culture with economics. [1]
- Stephen J. Dubner, Steven Levitt
- United States
- 2005
- 336 pp (hardback edition)
The country's film industry celebrated its 100th anniversary with much fervour as well as gratitude to the filmmakers and artists whose insurmountable contribution led the Philippine Cinema to greater heights. We list down each decade's most iconic film, its technical achievements, and how each encapsulated the social and political climate of its respective eras
Oct 1, 2010 · Published Oct 1, 2010. Matt's review of Freakonomics, a documentary directed by Seth Gordon, Morgan Spurlock, Alex Gibney, Eugene Jarecki, and Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. Cheating sumo wrestlers ...
Aug 10, 2021 · The Psychological Association of the Philippines calls for responsible film and media communication on Mental Health Illness. Last February 2021, Mental Health advocates bellowed disapproval after the controversial poster released for the film Tililing , The said poster caught public attention because of its stigmatizing visual interpretation ...
