ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
From returning favorites and exciting anime, to fresh releases like Rae Red’s Balaraw (starring Janine Gutierrez, Charlie Dizon, and Agot Isidro!), here are 16 titles that will surely move and hook you beyond the spooks on Netflix this October.
The dust has settled and the victors stand triumphant. At the end of the most competitive Puregold CinePanalo awards season ever, “Mono No Aware” and “Limlim” took home the top prizes in their respective categories.
Independent entertainment marketing agency Lunchbox is adding a bold new course to its menu, securing the Philippine theatrical distribution rights to American queer comedy-drama Club Kid, A24’s highly anticipated Cannes breakout film.
Selected as the Philippines’ Oscar entry, Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana has earned global acclaim and reached a rare 4-week local theatrical run, proving that ambitious, non-mainstream Filipino cinema can thrive both internationally and at home.
Director Michael Showalter has already worked with Anne Hathaway on a film adaptation of The Idea of You, and from his experience, the actress was immediately at the top of his mind when looking for his Verity Crawford.
Student filmmakers at NU-Fairview’s Cine Nationale embrace film criticism as a natural part of their growth. Despite first-time nerves, they view both praise and critique as steps toward improving their craft and connecting with audiences.
Anthony Constantino and Shuvee Etrata take their real-life courtship to the screen in From Vlog to Love. Despite long shoots and shy eye-contact moments, their deep comfort and strong work ethic help them transform genuine affection into reel chemistry.
BC Amparado’s Mono No Aware is a quiet, beautifully grounded film that trusts its steady pace. Guided by effortless, authentic performances from Juan Karlos and Perry Dizon, it delivers a deeply human story reminiscent of classic Japanese cinema.
The official trailer for new supernatural series “Coven Academy” was released, bewitching fans with a deeper look at the original teen drama from Executive Producer Tim Federle. As the story unfolds in a bingeable new format, the fast-paced chapters are designed to pull audiences deeper into the magic at every turn. “Coven Academy” premieres Oct. 2, with the full season available on Disney+ Philippines.
Colleen Hoover’s hit thriller “Verity” comes to Philippine cinemas on Sept 30. Directed by Michael Showalter, the film stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett in a provocative story blurring fiction and reality.