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REVIEW: ‘Double Twisting Double Back’ gives a disturbing insight into the world of Philippine men’s gymnastics

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Rhea Manila Santos

As part of this year’s stellar lineup in the Cinema One Originals film festival, Joseph Abello’s sophomore film Double Twisting Double Back shakes up the roster with its sports-themed backdrop and erotic overtones. The story revolves around former national gymnastics team member Badger who is conflicted about focusing on corporate life or returning to gymnastics to fulfill his dream of competing in the 2020 Olympics.Tony Labrusca takes on his biggest acting role to date as a deeply troubled but well meaning athlete. Tony plays Badger effortlessly because of his past experience taking gymnastic lessons during his teen years. His co-star Joem Bascon plays an equally complicated role as Badger’s frenemy who makes life almost unbearable at some point in the film. The two actors play off each other so well that the storyline’s constant twists and ultimate revelation all make for one compelling story shown in under two hours. It’s no wonder young writer-director Joseph Abello recently launched the book version of the film. As the first film in Philippine history to delve into the world of male gymnastics, Double Twisting Double Back does not disappoint as it shows all the nitty gritty, even the unattractive side of what it means to be a full-time athlete. More excitement is added when the audience is given the opportunity to know what it feels like being inside Badger’s head as he tries to wrestles his demons and excel in his lifelong passion.Double Twisting Double Back is part of the 2018 Cinema One Originals which runs until October 23. Here is the screening schedule:October 16, Tuesday 12 pm SM Sta. Mesa Cinema 10 2:30 pm Powerplant Cinema 1 7:15 pm Glorietta Cinema 4October 17, Wednesday 9 pm Black Maria Cinema 9:15 pm SM Megamall Cinema 5October 18, Thursday 2:30 pm SM North Edsa Cinema 7 3 pm Cinema 76 San Juan 3 pm Cinema 76 Anonas 4:30 pm SM Sta. Mesa Cinema 10 5 pm SM Manila Cinema 7 9:45 pm Powerplant Cinema 1 11 pm Cinema CentenarioOctober 19, Friday 12:30 pm Gateway Cinema 6 2 pm Black Maria Cinema 4:30 pm SM Megamall Cinema 5 9 pm Santolan Town Plaza Cinema 4 9:30 pm Glorietta Cinema 4October 20, Saturday 5 pm Trinoma Cinema 4 5:15 pm SM sta. mesa cinema 10 9:30 pm Gateway Cinema 6October 21, Sunday 1 pm Cinematheque Manila 2 pm Black Maria Cinema 3 pm Cinema 76 San Juan 3 pm Cinema 76 Anonas 5 pm Santolan Town Plaza Cinema 4 7 pm SM North Edsa Cinema 7 9 pm Cinema Centenario 9:30 pm SM Sta. Mesa Cinema 10 9:30 pm Trinoma Cinema 4 10:15 pm SM Manila Cinema 7October 22, Monday 2 pm UP Cine AdarnaOctober 23, Tuesday 7 pm UP Cine Adarna

‘Double Twisting Double Back’ is a sexually-charged psychological thriller starring Tony Labrusca and Joem Bascon.