ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
In Insidious: Out of the Further, directed by Jacob Chase, young mother Gemma discovers she can bring items—and demons—from The Further into the real world. Producers James Wan and Leigh Whannell return for this terrifying new chapter, in Philippine cinemas Aug 19.
Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway star in Verity, a seductive psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel. Uncover dark secrets and mind games in Philippine cinemas September 30! 🤫
Puregold CinePanalo has partnered with Ayala Malls Cinemas to screen its 2026 festival lineup—7 full-length films and 20 student shorts—across 6 Metro Manila locations, expanding the reach of local independent cinema and Filipino storytellers.
2 VALID IDS (Cinemalaya 2026) ReviewDirected by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz 2 Valid IDs is a film that demands urgent attention, striking a deeply relatable chord with anyone who has ever been trapped in bureaucratic red tape. The universal experience of navigating inefficient, endless government processes, which bleed citizens of both time …
Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star in The End of Oak Street, directed by David Robert Mitchell. Opening August 12, the film follows a family and their dog surviving action-packed dinosaur attacks through strong family warmth and practical stunts.
Ahead of its September 16 theatrical release, the team behind Edjop—the highly anticipated biopic of 1970s youth activist Edgar Jopson—is taking its promotional tour directly to Philippine universities. Through the youth-led Edjop Campus Conversations, the filmmakers and cast aim to foster genuine dialogue with students across the country rather than hosting a traditional press junket.
GANGGANG (Cinemalaya 2026) ReviewDirected by JL Burgos In Ganggang, JL Burgos’ first full-length narrative film, the main message is clear and constant from the opening scene to the end credits. Burgos spends the entire movie carefully setting up the story, building tension step by step so you know something heavy is about to happen. He …
Status: Rejected is a deeply moving Cinemalaya family drama driven by a brilliant performance from Ruby Ruiz and evocative production design by Marielle Hizon. Rich in authentic family dynamics and heartwarming sequences, it stands out as a truly resonant watch.
Written and directed by Lawrence Roxas, ‘Behind the Smile’ is a powerful advocacy film starring BJ Forbes and Jennica Garcia that tackles the growing HIV crisis, mental health struggles, and stigma in the Philippines to spark real community change.
Barbie Forteza goes all-out wild in Regal’s Saving Cherry! Playing her most unhinged role yet, she leads a chaotic road trip comedy with Khalil Ramos, Sassa Gurl, and an all-star ensemble. Directed by Ivan Payawal, it hits cinemas on Sept 2!