Glenn Barit’s Debut Film ‘Cleaners’ Wins Top Award at QCinema 2019

A film made of photocopied stills and hand colored with highlighter pens wins big at QCinema International Film Festival.   Cleaners of debuting filmmaker Glenn Barit won best film, besting seven other films in the QCinema’s main competition section – Asian Next Wave.    The nostalgic coming-of-age film Cleaners, set in schoolyear 2007-2008 in a high …

WINNERS: The 7th QCinema International Film Festival

Here are the winners at the Quezon City International Film Festival (QCinema) 2019: QCShorts Competition Audience Choice Award: Excuse Me Miss, Miss, Miss by Sonny Calvento Jury Prize: Tokwifi by Carla Pulido Ocampo Best Film: JUDY FREE by Che Tagyamon Asian Next Wave Competition Audience Choice Award: Cleaners by Glenn Barit Gender Sensitivity Award: Babae …

“Star Wars” Hero Oscar Isaac Spooks as Gomez in “The Addams Family”

Popularly known as the Resistance pilot ‘Poe Dameron’ in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Oscar Isaac now provides the voice of Gomez, the patriarch of The Addams Family, first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Watch the film’s new spot Debonair, charismatic and mischievous, Gomez Addams is dedicated to …

Unexpected Allies and Forces Unveiled at Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

In 2014, audiences first saw Angelina Jolie take on the role of the Disney’s most notorious villain, Maleficent. The film offered another perspective to the traditional fairytale that placed the spotlight on the events that drove her to curse a newborn baby princess to sleep forever. The film put a fresh spin on the traditional …

“Venom” Director, “Deadpool” Writers Unite for “Zombieland: Double Tap”

No one could have predicted the cult following that would transpire when the first Zombieland was released. The now iconic zomedy, a genre-bending horror/comedy that cheekily chronicled the fight between the living dead and the surviving ass-kickers, ushered in a new zombie era. Watch the film’s new spot  With director Ruben Fleischer, writers Rhett Reese & Paul …

Next Gen of “Charlie’s Angels” Kick-Ass in New Trailer

Sworn to secrecy, bound by sisterhood. Check out the brand new trailer of Columbia Pictures’ new action adventure Charlie’s Angels and watch the film in Philippine cinemas November 13.   Director Elizabeth Banks takes the helm as the next generation of fearless Charlie’s Angels take flight. In Banks’ bold vision, Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska …

“Doctor Sleep” Main Poster Returns to Where the Horror Began

Dare to go back. Check out below the main one-sheet artwork of Warner Bros. Pictures’ new supernatural thriller “Doctor Sleep,” the next chapter in “The Shining” story of Stephen King. Watch the film’s final trailer In Philippine cinemas Thursday, November 07, “Doctor Sleep” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia Company. Use the hashtag #DoctorSleepMovie …

“The Addams Family” To Feature Original Music from Christina Aguilera, Migos

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) announced recently that its upcoming animated comedy The Addams Family will feature original songs from global music superstars Christina Aguilera, Migos, Karol G, Rock Mafia and Snoop Dogg, among others. Check out the film’s trailer Based on the famous New Yorker creations of Charles Addams, the kookiest family on the block is back …

Paul Soriano Directs, Bela Padilla Stars in TIFF Main Competition Entry ‘Mañanita’

TEN17P and Viva Films’ ​Mañanita ​ is the only Filipino film that is in the running for major awards in the main competition section of the 2019 Tokyo International Film Festival. Produced and directed by Paul Soriano and written by Lav Diaz, ​Mañanita ​ stars Bela Padilla who plays the role of a dismissed military …

Watch “Gemini Man” in 3D HFR Format in Selected PH Cinemas

Paramount Pictures’ new action-thriller Gemini Man utilized the High Frame Rate (HFR) technology designed to dramatically enhance the movie-going experience for audiences.   Director Ang Lee shot the film in 120 frames per second (as opposed to the standard 24 fps), as well as in 4K 3D, which creates incredible visual and aural immediacy for the audience. …