The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has completed the review and classification of all eight official entries to the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), finishing the process on Thursday, December 11—exactly two weeks before Christmas. The screenings and evaluations were conducted under the leadership of MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto,... Continue Reading →
Redefining Philippine history through a cinematic lens, The Kingdom emerged as one of the standout entries at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Garnering 12 nominations, the film triumphed with five major accolades, cementing its place as a festival favorite. A collaborative effort by MQuest Ventures, MZet Television Productions, and APT Entertainment, the film... Continue Reading →
Two icons of Philippine cinema, Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual, come together on screen for the first time in 'The Kingdom', a highly anticipated entry to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The film reimagines an alternate Philippines—an uncolonized nation where a powerful monarchy rules over a land rich in tradition and steeped in... Continue Reading →
Get ready for a Christmas season filled with laughter as the comedy-drama film "Broken Hearts Trip" hits cinemas nationwide on December 25. Brought to Filipino audiences by BMC Films in collaboration with Smart Films, this film promises to be a heartwarming and entertaining addition to the 49th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival.... Continue Reading →
After the MMFF entry 'The Exorsis' wherein she starred with her real-life sister Toni Gonzaga, actress-host-vlogger Alex Gonzaga returns to the Metro Manila Film Festival scene via the Summer MMFF entry 'Single Bells' wherein she top-bills along with singer-actress Angeline Quinto. The romantic comedy film also stars Aljur Abrenica and Victor Silayan. During the advance... Continue Reading →
Ang aking pangako na ang pag-ibig ko'y laging sa 'yo... Kahit maputi na ang buhok ko The ending line from the chorus of Rey Valera's most popular song in Spotify, "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko," is just an icon in the landscape of Original Pilipino Music that it has been used in so many... Continue Reading →
How can this movie with such graphic content and sensitive subject matter be chosen as an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival? — One might wonder as both film fest patrons and non-watchers alike raise eyebrows on MY FATHER, MYSELF. After attending its red carpet premiere and seeing the warm reactions of the audience,... Continue Reading →
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