Movie Review: SISA

Set in the Philippines in 1902, Sisa unfolds in a nation left raw and wounded after the Philippine-American War. The land remains occupied, violence lingers in silence, and grief hangs heavily in the air. Widows fill the villages, and mothers disappear into quiet suffering. Among them walks Sisa, portrayed by the legendary Hilda Koronel — barefoot, broken, and dismissed as mad by a society that fears what it cannot understand. Yet beneath that perceived madness lies something far deeper: a woman carrying a secret and a quiet resolve for revenge.

Movie Review: UnMarry

UnMarry is a touching drama that explores the painful journey of annulment, family dynamics, and the meaning of “happily ever after.” Inspired by real-life cases and their impact on children, the film follows Celine (Angelica Panganiban) as she seeks an annulment while fighting for custody of her daughters, and Ivan (Zanjoe Marudo), who is desperate to save his marriage and connect with his son. Their paths cross at a family lawyer’s office, hearts tangle, emotions run deep, and somewhere between heartbreak and coffee, healing begins.

Angelica and Zanjoe Reunite for “UnMarry,” MMFF 2025 Official Entry

L–R: Producer Atty Joji Alonso, Zanjoe Marudo, Angelica Panganiban and Director Jeffrey Jeturian

Movie Review: The Last BeerGin

The Last BeerGin is that rare film that sneaks up on you with its charm — a refreshing mix of heart, humor, and life’s bittersweet truths. Directed by Nuel Naval and written by Mel Mendoza Del Rosario, the film brings together an ensemble of seasoned and rising actors whose performances feel both grounded and vibrant.

Movie Review: Espantaho

Monet, her mother Rosa and son Keith form a dysfunctional family. They both ended up falling in love with married men. Monet with Jack and Rosa with Pabling. The harvest from the riceland of Pabling helped them survive all these years. When drought reached them, they shifted to the buy and sell of antique products. After the burial of Pabling, a painting appears on their doorstep. This was about the same time that the real wife of Pabling arrives along with her 2 children claiming the land that her family owns. However, during the nine days of the “pasiyam”, people disappear one after another. Fearing for their lives, Monet and Rosa do everything to find out the cause of the disappearances. In doing so, utmost betrayal is slowly unraveled.

"Espantaho": Chito Roño's Vision Comes to Life with Judy Ann Santos and Lorna Tolentino in Quantum Films' 20th Anniversary

 

Movie Review: Family of Two

The film revolves around a worried son who seeks to find a man as a partner for his single mother.  Maricar (Sharon Cuneta) lost her husband when her son Mateo or Matty (Alden Richards) was only five years old and she has raised him as a single mom doing various jobs.

Now, Matty is 28 years old, works in an advertising company, and has asked her mom to stop working as he feels it’s his turn to serve her. Maricar is happy just attending to the needs of her son and tending to her plants.

Matty gets attracted to his immediate boss, Zari (Miles Ocampo), but he cannot freely express his feelings for her. Planning to move to Singapore with his girlfriend, Mateo seeks to find a new partner for his mother.

Sharon and Alden Richards Join Forces in MMFF Movie ‘Family of Two’

 

Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 First Four Official Entries Announced

 

Movie Review: Here Comes The Groom

Rodrigo Sr., his wife Salve and their children Rodrigo Jr and Blesilda are on their way to Junior's wedding in the midst of a solar eclipse and cruising on a magnetic field when their vehicle hits the van of a family of gay pageant konteseras Mama Wendy, Wanda, Winona, Whilhelmina and their trainee, Whitney when a soul swapping happens. How long will they need to stay in their swapped bodies before the next solar eclipse?  

 

Summer Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 Official Entries Has Been Announced

 

Movie Review: Family Matters

The story is about senior married couple Francisco and Eleanor, and their four children: Kiko, the successful son; Fortune, the homemaker; Ellen, the unmarried daughter; and Enrico, the happy-go-lucky son. Things are shaken up when Ellen, the primary caregiver, decides to fly to the US to take a chance on finding love. Ellen’s absence makes the rest of the siblings anxious, as each one takes turns in caring for and watching Eleanor and especially the frail Francisco. 

“Family Matters” celebrates love for family

 

Metro Manila Film Festival 2022 Official Entries Has Been Announced

 

Movie Review: Huwag Kang Lalabas

Huwag Kang Lalabas is a trilogy film that tells three stories of haunting secrets, folklore, and urban legends. The first episode, Kumbento,  stars Beauty Gonzales where she plays a novitiate who reluctantly uncovers something that has long been kept secret within the walls of the convent. The second episode, Bahay, lead by Aiko Melendez and Joaquin Domagoso, is based on a familiar urban legend with mysterious deaths happening in their rural community. The third episode, Hotel, stars Kim Chui, which is about an overseas Filipino worker who returns home and, for lack of a better choice, goes into quarantine in a run down and insect-infested hotel.

Mang Kepweng Returns This Christmas Day

 

Metro Manila Film Festival 2020 Official Entries Revealed

 

Movie Review: G!

G! revolve around the lives of a barkada who goes on a series of crazy YOLO adventures. They are out on a road trip to fulfill the bucket list of their friend Sam (McCoy De Leon) who is battling with cancer.  Sam’s bucket list included wild stuff like getting drunk until he drops, skinny dipping, getting a tattoo, and losing his virginity. 

Jameson Blake, McCoy De Leon, Mark Oblea & Paulo Angeles Goes Wild For Their Film G!

Gabby Concepcion and Jodi Sta. Maria play as Man and Wife