After dominating the global box office and becoming the No. 1 movie in the world, BACKROOMS arrives in Philippine cinemas beginning June 3. But unlike most major Hollywood releases, the horror phenomenon will only be shown in a limited number of cinemas nationwide, making every screening one of the most sought-after movie events of the... Continue Reading →
Movie review: ‘Backrooms’ turns empty spaces into haunting nightmare
Filipinos love horror films, and it wouldn't be a surprise if A24's 'Backrooms' becomes a phenomenon at the Philippine box office. One caveat, though, is that it focuses heavily on so-called "liminal spaces"—ordinary places that feel strangely empty, unfamiliar, or suspended between one place and another, such as vacant hallways, offices, waiting rooms, and corridors.... Continue Reading →
VMX heats up streaming lineup with ‘Palitan 2,’ ‘Pinay Kama Sutra,’ ‘Scandal Queen’
Angela Morena and Margaret Diaz Sizzle in VMX Original ‘Palitan 2’ Cast: Angela Morena, Margaret Diaz, Juan Paolo Calma, Victor RelosaDirector: Rodante Pajemna Jr.Streaming on VMX: May 29, 2026 VMX continues its streak of bold storytelling with its latest offering, "Palitan 2", a gripping drama that explores the intricate web of first loves and the... Continue Reading →
Can you escape? The Backrooms Breakout experience opens in Manila
Ahead of the highly anticipated Philippine release of Backrooms, CreaZion Studios is bringing horror fans face-to-face with the terror through the “Backrooms Breakout,” an immersive horror escape room happening for a limited time only from May 23 to June 7 at Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City. Inspired by the viral horror phenomenon that terrified millions online, the... Continue Reading →
VMX expands global reach as ‘Dreamboi’ premieres at Frameline, ‘Relyebo’ secures Japan remake
Philippine Trans Drama ‘Dreamboi’ Set for Frameline 50th Anniversary Screening SAN FRANCISCO — Rodina Singh’s erotic psychological drama DREAMBOI, produced by CineSilip Film Festival and VMX, will make its U.S. premiere at the 50th Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival on June 23, 2026, at the Roxie Theater. The film centers on a trans... Continue Reading →
Movie review: ‘In the Grey’ packs action, humor, high-stakes drama
In the Grey is an action thriller about a covert team of elite operatives sent to recover a stolen billion-dollar fortune from a ruthless despot. Set in a world of power, danger, and deception, the film blends explosive action with strategic planning, high-risk missions, and a tense battle for survival. The story follows rogue operatives... Continue Reading →
‘In The Grey’ sends Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal into a deadly billion-dollar extraction mission
New In The Grey teaser sees Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal take on a dangerous billion-dollar mission as director Guy Ritchie dives into a world where high-stakes finance and explosive extraction operations collide ahead of the film’s May 13 Philippine cinema release. The action thriller follows elite operatives who move through the shadows, navigating both... Continue Reading →
Meet VMX’s new rising stars for 2026
VMX is proud to officially introduce its new roster of talents for 2026. These three women represent the new faces of the platform, continuing a sizzling tradition of discovering sexy stars who push the envelope for Pinoy sexy cinema. They are poised to carry the torch first held by the legendary OGs of VMX, including... Continue Reading →
Angelica Jones proud as son Angelo Alday lands first film role in ‘Neophyte ’26’
A proud mother, actress, and Laguna Board Member, Angelica Jones expressed deep pride and happiness as her son, Angelo Alday, officially made his first appearance in a film. What made it an even more meaningful milestone for both mother and son is that they shared the screen together. In an interview on the sidelines of... Continue Reading →
Anne Hathaway headlines A24’s pop psychological thriller ‘Mother Mary’
Anne Hathaway's pop psychological thriller Mother Mary, will hit Philippine cinemas on April 22, 2026, exclusively distributed by CreaZion Studios. Hathaway (Interstellar, The Devil Wears Prada) stuns as the titular global pop icon in this new, ambitious film produced by A24. The full synopsis goes: “Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star... Continue Reading →
