Sci-Fi Thriller “Devil’s Gate” Opens Exclusively at SM Cinemas March 7

Gear up for a terrifying sci-fi thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seats as Star Cinema releases Devil’s Gate starring Amanda Schull, Shawn Ashmore, Jonathan Frakes, Bridget Regan, and ‘This is Us’ star Milo Ventimiglia. Directed and co-written by award winning commercial director Clay Staub – whose past works include horror-mystery …

Internationally-Acclaimed “Ma’ Rosa” Kicks Off March FDCP Cine Lokal Films

Renowned actress Jaclyn Jose made history in 2016 when she won the Palme D’Or for Best Actress for her performance in Ma’Rosa, the gripping film by Brillante Mendoza. This March, FDCP Cine Lokal brings this film which portrays the horrific realities of the slums and the broken system back to its theaters. The film centers on the …

NOW SHOWING IN THE PHILIPPINES (March 2, 2018)

NOW SHOWING IN PHILIPPINE CINEMAS March 2, 2018 NEVER SAY DIE – Rated PG PETER RABBIT – Rated PG AMNESIA LOVE – Rated PG LADY BIRD – Rated PG RED SPARROW – Rated R-16. Also in IMAX THE CURED – Rated R-13 TOMB OF THE MUMMY – Rated R-13 DEATH WISH – Rated R-16 MA’ ROSA – Rated R-16, Cine Lokal Cinemas STILL SHOWING …

Saoirse Ronan, Funny and Heartbreaking in “Lady Bird”

She earned Academy Award nominations for her exceptional performances in Atonement and Brooklyn.  Now, Saoirse Ronan is up for another Best Actress Oscar for Universal Pictures’ Lady Bird which is now showing exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma, Greenebelt 1). Directed by Greta Gerwig (herself nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay), Lady Bird also stars Laurie Metcalf (Best Supporting Actress nominee), Tracy Letts, Lucas …

Chinese Blockbuster Film “Never Say Die” Now Showing in PH Cinemas

Prepare for a LOL (laugh out loud) big screen experience as “Never Say Die,” the body-swapping sports comedy film that has broken box-office records in China, which opened in Philippine cinemas February 28. “Never Say Die” is top billed by Chinese superstars Ai Lun and Ma Li, and was helmed by Song Yang and Zhang …

“Lady Bird” Contends for 5 Oscars, Opens in Ayala Malls Cinemas Feb 28

Vying for five major Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress, Universal Pictures’ Lady Bird will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma, Greenebelt 1) starting February 28. Starring three-time Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird also stars Laurie Metcalf (Best Supporting Actress nominee for her performance in the film), Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges and Timothée Chalamet. …

“Darkest Hour” Review: Gary Oldman Gives a Riveting Performance

    DARKEST HOUR (2017) Review Directed by Joe Wright All right, Gary Oldman have been giving us impeccable performances from his previous movies but as Winston Churchill, it seems he embodied the character so well, it feels as though I am watching the actual Churchill in Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour. The film showcases not only …

“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Review: Drama and Humor Blend Effortlessly

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (2017) Review Directed by Martin McDonagh There is rawness in Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. And that is what makes the film an interesting ride from start to finish. Frances McDormand plays a mother who is in deep pain because of the death of her daughter and what makes …

Meet the Man Behind the Amphibian Man in “The Shape of Water”

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 …

Critically-Acclaimed Film “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” in Select PH Cinemas Now

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 …