Wednesday 30 August 2023

Apple Original Films unveils “Killers of the Flower Moon” key art, and sets global theatrical release for Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated feature film

 

Korea picks “Concrete Utopia” for international film race at the Oscars, film to make North American premiere at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival

 

Tuesday 29 August 2023

Dakota Fanning reuniting with Denzel Washington in “The Equalizer 3" was a special thing to see, says director Antoine Fuqua

 

Monday 28 August 2023

Young Stars Shed Light On Mental Health, Important Issues in "Senior High"

 

Ready to see Valak again? Tickets for “The Nun II” now available

 

Prime Video Drops Trailer for Comedy Island Philippines

 

QCinema Launches First Project Market: Opens Networking and Funding Opportunities for PH and Southeast Asian Filmmakers

 

Denzel Washington’s Robert McCall is a man on the verge in “The Equalizer 3,” says director Antoine Fuqua

Saturday 26 August 2023

Judy Ann Santos is Alaska's Newest Brand Endorser

 

Wednesday 23 August 2023

Movie Review: Wish You Were The One

A woman desperately trying to crash a wedding, in hopes of winning back her chef ex, finds luck when a man going to the same wedding is looking for someone to pretend as his fiancée. But when the two pretend to be engaged, even using memories from their past relationships as their history, they find that they may feel something real for each other.
 

Tuesday 22 August 2023

FDCP celebrates Philippine Comedy through PH Film Industry Month 2023

 

Saturday 19 August 2023

Artistic Stakes are Higher With Cinemalaya 2024 Finalists

 

Friday 18 August 2023

Movie Review: Third World Romance

Third World Romance (Love on a Budget),” focuses on the story of Britney, an outspoken grocery cashier, and Alvin, a laid-back grocery bagger, who seek the difficult goal of being happy and content despite the harsh realities of their blue-collared lives and the bleak background of the pandemic. But when Britney faces a choice between love and survival, she realizes that happiness comes with a great cost.  

Sparks fly when Plantito meets Vlogger in Puregold Channel's newest Tiktok series, My Plantito

Find out what happens when a Vlogger and a Plantito meet each other in the first episode of Puregold's My Plantito.
 

Wednesday 16 August 2023

For fans by fans: Lifelong “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” fans Seth Rogen and director Jeff Rowe talk about their vision for “Mutant Mayhem”

 

Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” to hold sneak previews August 21 & 22

Orlando Bloom and David Harbour in Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story

Monday 14 August 2023

From karate champion to Super Hero: “Cobra Kai” standout Xolo Maridueña plays his dream role in “Blue Beetle”

 

Eric Nam’s New Single and Video “Don’t Leave Yet” Out Now

 

Animated Film Iti Mapukpukaw Named Best Film in Cinemalaya 19

 

Sunday 13 August 2023

My Verdict for Cinemalaya 2023 Film Festival

My Scorecard for Cinemalaya 2023 Shorts Film Feature

 

Saturday 12 August 2023

Movie Review: Bulawan Nga Usa

After his beloved grandfather’s death, Makoy embarks on a soul-stirring expedition to a mystical mountain in search of the legendary golden deer that possesses the power to grant wishes. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he befriends a spirited young mountain boy who joins him in the quest for the mythical creature and self-discovery.

Movie Review: Huling Palabas

In every movie that he watches, 16-year-old Andoy creates narratives that could help him find answers to the questions that have always bothered him: Who is he and who is his father? While the truth remains elusive, his imaginings remain unrealized until two movie-like characters appear in their barrio – Ariel, a hairdresser who lures young men with his inexplicable charm, and Isidro, a mysterious, long-haired man who owns a VCD player. Andoy finds himself entranced with Ariel and Isidro and begins to spend intimate time with them. As he gets entangled with their twisted lives, his reality becomes mystified. Just like the movies, Andoy must decide whether to conclude his years-long search for his father with a bang or with a whimper.
 

Movie Review: Tether

A chance encounter leads to Eric and Kate’s discovery that any kind of pain they inflict on themselves can be felt simultaneously by the other person. While it starts out heavenly for their relationship, with all of their pleasure and senses magnified, their past tendencies soon begin to manifest and their connection traps them into situations they’ve never been before. Slowly, with the balance of power upended, their relationship takes a dark turn. After having grown numb to years of abuse and the pain of always being abandoned, Kate learns to exalt authority for the first time and begins to wield her ability to keep Eric under her control. Eric, on the other hand, experiences the helplessness of having no control for the first time. He becomes a hostage to the affair for fear of the pain she could inflict on herself and, by extension, to him. 

 

No. 1 movie in Korea “Concrete Utopia,” starring Lee Byung-hun, Park Seo-jun and Park Bo-young, to be released in PH, opens in Philippine cinemas September 20

 

Friday 11 August 2023

Kumu Marks Its 5th Anniversary With More Partnerships, Brand New Shows For Filipinos All Over The World

 

Movie Review: Gitling

Jamie just called off her engagement from the one person who was supposed to. Makoto ran away to the Philippines to escape the wife who cheated on him two years ago. Their paths cross in Bacolod where they work together and create Ilonggo subtitles for Makoto’s film. Together, as they go through the filmmaking process, they find solace in a friendship they never knew they needed.

Movie Review: Rookie

The high school volleyball coach spots Ace on her first day at her new school and invites her to try out for the volleyball team. While initially feeling out of place in the volleyball court, everything changes when she falls for the volleyball team captain Jana who dislikes her because she sees her as a threat. Ace eventually finds friendship and freedom with her teammates but a post-game incident involving the team physical therapist changes her world forever. 

Movie Review: When This Is All Over

Disconnected and desperate, The Guy wants to flee the country and reunite with his mother in the US to ease his loneliness. But with the global pandemic at its peak and confusing community quarantine protocols in place, he finds himself trapped in his condo against his will. One day, he finds a group of well-connected, privileged misfit condo residents who are itching to throw an illegal party with their friends as a form of release. When The Guy finds out that they have connections to the US Embassy, he offers to help them plan the event in exchange for his way out of this country. As The Guy figures out how to throw their illegal gathering, he meets the kind-hearted condominium staff Rosemarie who makes him feel seen and at home. With Rosemarie holding the key to the success of the party, The Guy takes a big risk with his new unlikely friendship.
 

Thursday 10 August 2023

Movie Review: Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing)

Eric lives a rather normal life working as an animator in the Philippines He has a nice but dirty apartment, a good paying job, and a guy he likes. One thing glaring about Eric though is he does not have a mouth, literally. One day, he receives a call from his mother Rosalinda, asking him to check up on his seemingly lost uncle. Only to find out that his uncle has been dead for days. While still in shock, a familiar alien arrives wanting to take Eric away from Earth. Iti Mapukpukaw is Filipino-Ilocano rotoscope animated film that follows Eric’s life as it twists and turns after the arrival of the familiar alien, and the death of his uncle; both of which triggers Eric to remember his past and untangle his memories.

Movie Review: Maria

Maria is a common given name to a Filipina. In 2016, Duterte’s drug war left 26,000 to 30,000 families, fatherless or husbandless. The wives and mothers of the killed victims are left trying to meet both ends for their families. The documentary follows three women named Maria after the bloodbath of Duterte’s drug war. A staunch supporter turned victim, a wife & mother fighting for their rights, and a woman who became a beacon of hope.
 

Movie Review: Ang Duyan ng Magiting

Jose, a student, leaves his mother a letter to inform her that he’s leaving home to learn why people decide to join the underground movement. His decision reaches Michael, the chancellor of the university where he studies. Michael invites Jose’s professor, Victor, to his home to ask him if he had anything to do with Jose’s decision. They get into a heated argument and Victor’s principles and courage are put in question. After a few days, news reaches Victor that Jose is missing; rumored to have been executed by the renegade Police Chief, Gabriel Ventura. Victor sees this as an opportunity for him to prove his principles about nationalism and patriotism. He plots to murder Gabriel as a means to provide justice for Jose.

QCinema Launches First Project Market: Opens Networking and Funding Opportunities for PH and Southeast Asian Filmmakers

 

“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” will get your blood pumping, says David Harbour

 

More things to look forward to in “Blue Beetle,” according to filmmakers

Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña, middle) with the rest of his family in “Blue Beetle”

 

New “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie causes “Mayhem” at U.S. box office with $43M, opens in PH August 23

 

Wednesday 9 August 2023

Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival aims to produce inspirational, uplifting films

 

Movie Review: As If It's True

Gemma Stone is a social media influencer/content creator who’s burning out from trying to maintain the interest of her followers. She meets James, a struggling musician suffering from depression. They enter into a relationship with the mutual intent to capitalize on the other. Gemma uses James for content by presenting him as a perfect aspirational romantic partner, while James leeches off Gemma’s wealth and connections to further his own music career. But, as time passes, their intentions don’t pan out as they expect and a blur forms between real love and exploitation. 

Movie Review: Marupok AF (Where is the Lie?)

Hopeless romantic Janzen Torres finds another chance at love when she matches with the handsome and seemingly perfect Theo Balmaceda on a dating app. Unfortunately, on the day of their meet-up, Theo ghosts her, leading Janzen into an intricate web of deceit, lies, and catfishing led by sociopathic mastermind Beanie Landridos.
 

Puregold Channel's BL series My Plantito premieres its trailer on TikTok

Puregold Channel is excited to push boundaries and captivate more audiences with its newest digital series, My Plantito.
 

Tuesday 8 August 2023

Dwein Baltazar's Third World Romance Caps Cinemalaya 19

 

Friday 4 August 2023

Pelikulove’s “SHOUTOUT PINAS 2022” premieres at Cinemalaya

 

Thursday 3 August 2023

From track to screen: Director Neill Blomkamp talks about making “Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story”

 

Inka Magnaye to voice the Scarab for Philippine release of Warner Bros. Pictures all-new movie “Blue Beetle”

 

Cinemalaya 2023: Meet The Competition and Netpac Jury Members

 

Wednesday 2 August 2023

From the afterlife to The Moon: “Along With The Gods” Director Kim Yong-hwa Presents A Thrilling Space Survival Drama In “The Moon”

 

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” earns 97% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, final trailer released

 

QCinema Launches QC-SEA Shorts Competition: Invites Southeast Asian filmmakers

 

Franchesco Maffi, new child wonder of Philippine cinema, debuts in his first movie lead role