In a milestone for Philippine cinema, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) revealed the second and last batch of five entries completing the ten titles in competition for its 50th edition. The announcement coincided with a well-attended press conference held on October 22 at The Podium. This year's festival promises to be more vibrant and... Continue Reading →
One of Cinemalaya Bente’s Box Office Hits, 'Balota' is a timely film that shines a light on the dedication of teachers to future generations and their role in safeguarding the public's votes during elections. Starring Cinemalaya Best Actress, Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, the film is written and directed by Kip Oebanda. Now showing in... Continue Reading →
Crosspoint is an exhilarating action thriller that blends Filipino and Japanese talent, delivering a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Produced by High Road Creatives and 034 Productions, the film is rated PG by the MTRCB. It stars Carlo Aquino and Takehiro Hira, both known for their powerful performances. Carlo Aquino, a 2019 Asian... Continue Reading →
Two Filipino full-length features from Viva Films are featured in the 5th edition of the Sine Sindak Horror Film Festival: Pasahero (starring Bea Binene and Louise delos Reyes, directed by Roman Perez Jr.) and Nanay, Tatay (starring Aubrey Caraan and Xia Vigor, directed by Roni S. Benaid). Sine Sindak: Ang Ika-5 Yugto will be screened... Continue Reading →
Fresh from its Philippine premiere at Sinag Manila on September 4, the romantic-drama film starring Kira Balinger and LA Santos, Maple Leaf Dreams, is now hitting cinemas nationwide starting on September 25. Directed by Benedict Mique, who is known for the hit Netflix film Lolo and the Kid, 'Maple Leaf Dreams' will also be shown... Continue Reading →
THE SUBSTANCE is a terrifying body-horror film full of gruesome, bloody scenes. It's not for the faint-hearted, with disturbing visuals that leave a lasting impact. If you're into extreme horror, this movie delivers, but it's definitely not for the weak. It's also satisfying to see how its shocking story unfolds on the big screen. Any... Continue Reading →
Prepare of a thrilling journey as the newest thriller crime movie 'Pasahero' hits cinemas this October 9. Starring Louise delos Reyes, Yumi Garcia, Katya Santos, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Andre Yllana, Keann Johnson, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Dani Zee, and Bea Binene, it is directed by Vivamax Cult Director Roman Perez, Jr. Coming from the hotness of ‘Unang... Continue Reading →
The lead stars of "Maple Leaf Dreams" are more than proud of being the lead stars of this newest film from the same writer-director of the hit Netflix film Lolo and the Kid — Benedict Mique. This Canada-set film tells a story that depicts present realities and celebrates the Filipinos' remarkable spirit and love for... Continue Reading →
The new anime film 'Look Back' surpasses expectations by offering a personal yet universally relatable exploration of friendship and creative collaboration. From the outset, the film follows the journey of Fujino, a vibrant and sociable girl celebrated for her humorous comics featured in the class newspaper. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her teacher... Continue Reading →
Cindy Miranda stars alongside Kiko Estrada in the romantic drama movie "40," directed by Dado Lumibao and produced by Viva Films and Happy Infinite Productions Inc. Opens September 4 in cinemas nationwide. During the media conference for '40,' Direk Dado Lumibao described the film as a romance drama about love and life, with a surprising... Continue Reading →
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