After winning Best Actor at the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) for the critically acclaimed film Green Bones, Dennis Trillo is embracing what he calls a “second wind” in his career. The recognition has not only reaffirmed his dedication to acting but also sparked fresh opportunities and renewed excitement for his craft. “After po... Continue Reading →
Movie review: ‘Topakk’, Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes deliver action-packed performances
Topakk is packed with action from start to finish. The opening scene grabs your attention immediately with its intensity, setting the stage for a gripping story. The excitement builds steadily until it reaches a well-deserved and satisfying conclusion. This film is a fantastic choice for action movie enthusiasts looking for something thrilling to watch this... Continue Reading →
Movie Review: ‘Uninvited’ delivers intensity, emotional depth, powerful ensemble
Uninvited brings together a talented cast, a compelling story, and a skilled creative team to deliver a captivating movie experience. From start to finish, the film grips audiences with its intense, emotional plot and outstanding performances. Uninvited follows Eva Candelaria (Vilma Santos), a mother seeking justice for her daughter’s murder. Disguised as a socialite, she... Continue Reading →
Movie review: ‘The Kingdom’ exhibits different Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual in their first film together
What if the Philippines had never been colonized? The Kingdom, an official entry in the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), brings this intriguing idea to the big screen. Directed by Mike Tuviera, the film imagines a thriving monarchy untouched by colonization, creating a world rich in culture and tradition. The story is set in... Continue Reading →
Movie review: ‘Isang Himala’, powerful, captivating musical reimagining of a Filipino classic
Isang Himala is a breathtaking reimagining of the 1982 Filipino classic Himala, now masterfully adapted into a musical-drama for the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. The story follows Elsa, portrayed by Aicelle Santos, a young woman who claims to have been visited by the Virgin Mary and granted the power to heal. Set in the... Continue Reading →
Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid on their ‘Green Bones’ experience
Two of the most sought-after Kapuso leading men, Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid, star in the upcoming drama movie Green Bones, an official entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival. During the film's press conference on December 5 at Seda, Vertis North, lead stars Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid shared their thoughts and experiences... Continue Reading →
Judy Ann Santos, Lorna Tolentino unite in ‘Espantaho’ for MMFF 2024
Two iconic names in Philippine cinema, Judy Ann Santos and Lorna Tolentino, are set to grace the big screen together in the highly anticipated horror film Espantaho. The film, directed by the acclaimed Chito S. Roño and written by Chris Martinez, will premiere on December 25, 2024, as part of the Metro Manila Film Festival’s... Continue Reading →
‘Hold Me Close’: Julia Barretto grateful for MMFF inclusion of romantic drama with Carlo Aquino
After their successful collaboration in Expensive Candy in 2022, Julia Barretto and Carlo Aquino are back together in the highly anticipated romantic film Hold Me Close, which is an official entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Hold Me Close, a romance-drama masterpiece filmed in Japan, is written and directed by Jason Paul... Continue Reading →
After international acclaims, action-packed ‘Topakk’ finally comes home to PH via MMFF
The highly anticipated Filipino action-thriller Topakk is set to make its local premiere as an official entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this Christmas season. After earning international acclaim in festivals such as Cannes, Locarno, and Austin, this homegrown masterpiece is ready to thrill Philippine audiences starting December 25. During the movie's... Continue Reading →
‘The Kingdom’s’ Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual praise each other’s professionalism, acting
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 →
