ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
MANILA, Feb. 20, 2017 – The Lunar Year of the Dog? For now it’s more like a strong Year of the Panther, as Marvel Studios’ Black Panther lunged and clawed its victorious way to Philippine cinemas, posting a monumental opening weekend of Php 258.57-M (including sneaks) in five days (Feb 14 – 18). With that smash figure, Filipino Marvel …
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Doug Jones has made a career out of playing monsters, ghouls and creatures of myth. The former contortionist is a legend in sci-fi, fantasy and horror circles for his unique ability to morph into roles as diverse as the Thin Clown in “Batman Returns,” Joey in “Men in Black 2” and the Silver Surfer in …
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Variety raves that Steven Spielberg’s The Post, “Pulses ahead like a detective yarn for news junkies, one that crackles with present-day parallels.” USA Today declares, “The Post is an inspirational reminder of the importance of a free press while unabashedly making journalism look like the most awesome job ever.” And Rolling Stone praises, “Spielberg’s tense, terrific new drama, with Streep and Hanks …
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Supported by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Filipino filmmakers and films are well-represented this year at the Berlin International Film Festival with films in competition and filmmakers participating in the Berlinale Talents and Co-Production Market. Lav Diaz’s “Ang Panahon ng Halimaw” (Season of the Devil) is an official entry to the Main Competition …
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The highly-anticipated film “Buy Bust” by critically-acclaimed director Erik Matti has been acquired by Well Go USA for North American Cinema release. Well Go USA announced the acquisition of North American rights to BUYBUST, the latest from master Filipino filmmaker Erik Matti (On The Job, Honor Thy Father). Well Go USA will release the film to North …
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A last stand erupts in director Martin McDonagh’s trip into small town America in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” as a mother is pushed to the edge by her daughter’s unsolved murder. The film is the third from Martin McDonagh, the Irish playwright, screenwriter and director known for the hit thriller “In Bruges,” with its …
Loy Arcenas, Broadway production designer-turned-director, is having a film retrospective at the University of the Philippines (Diliman) Film Center Cine Adarna on February 20, 21 and 22. To be shown on February 20, Tuesday are “Niño” at 4:30 pm and “Ang Larawan” at 7:00 pm. “Niño,” which is a story about the decline of a wealthy family, is Arcenas’ feature directorial …
British actor Domhnall Gleeson stars as the fussy landlord Thomas McGregor in Sony Pictures Animation’s Peter Rabbit, the new family comedy which brings all of the audience-favorite Beatrix Potter characters to the screen in a brand-new, modern adventure. In the film, Thomas McGregor has risen through the ranks of London’s famed department store Harrods, working diligently – some …
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Bruce Willis stars in his latest action-packed movie where fury and fate will collide in “Death Wish”, based on Brian Garfield’s novel. A must-see with a new twist from the original film, “Death Wish” trails the brutal reality of Willis’ character as Dr. Paul Kersey, a surgeon who only sees the the aftermath of Chicago …
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The filmmakers of Marvel’s Black Panther gathered an enviable ensemble of pedigreed cast, led by Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa/Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger and Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia. Producer Kevin Feige comments, “It’s great to be able to delve into the world of Wakanda, see Black Panther’s lineage and heritage and …
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