Category: Documentary

Documentary, Filipino, Film, Movies, Philippines

Docu-Drama “We Call Her Yolanda” to Have Special Screenings on March 25 & 26

Stories of hope from real survivors of the fiercest and most devastating typhoon that ever hit the Philippines are featured in the highly-inspiring movie “We Call Her Yolanda.”  The movie will have limited special screenings on March 25 (Saturday) at Greenbelt3 cinema1 at 10:00am and on March 26 (Sunday) at Powerplant cinema 1 at 8:00pm.  Proceeds of the screenings are for the benefit of RAM Philippines (Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps) for their current … Continue reading Docu-Drama “We Call Her Yolanda” to Have Special Screenings on March 25 & 26

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2016, Documentary, Drama, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Metro Manila Film Festival, Movie Review, Movies, Philippines

“Sunday Beauty Queen” Review: Championing The Filipino Heart & Spirit

SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN (2016) Review Directed by Baby Ruth Villarama First time in a Metro Manila Film Festival that a documentary film is included, and the only entry directed by a female this year, Sunday Beauty Queen is what literally you can call a game changer. But does it really deserve to be included in this year’s MMFF Magic 8? The short answer is yes. Although it … Continue reading “Sunday Beauty Queen” Review: Championing The Filipino Heart & Spirit

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2016, Documentary, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Metro Manila Film Festival, Movies, Philippines

“Sunday Beauty Queen,” A Reality Film For the Whole Family

Babyruth Villarama’s “Sunday Beauty Queen” is one of the biggest surprises in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. The film is the first ever documentary to make it in the festival’s history. For Villarama, the inclusion of this heartwarming reality film in MMFF could never be more perfect. “Christmas is for the family and we feel that this is the kind of movie that everyone … Continue reading “Sunday Beauty Queen,” A Reality Film For the Whole Family

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2016, Documentary, Movies, Music, Musical

Eight Things To Look Forward to ‘The Beatles Movie’ Philippine Release

You must be living under a rock if you have not heard of THE BEATLES. At one point or another, their songs would have been a part of your life (or will be for the younger ones) as generations upon generations would pass on their knowledge, experiences, and music of this legendary band. You may even have been conceived with their music—go ahead ask your … Continue reading Eight Things To Look Forward to ‘The Beatles Movie’ Philippine Release

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2016, Documentary, Movies, Music, Musical

“The Beatles Eight Days a Week” Explores The Fab Four’s Early Years

By: David Robson/Express It was 50 years ago that the Beatles performed in their last ever public concert and now, a new film looks back at the early touring years. The Beatles final live concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, Aug, 29, 1966. They ripped through Little Richard’s Long Tall Sally, as they had a thousand times before, then they were off. For the last … Continue reading “The Beatles Eight Days a Week” Explores The Fab Four’s Early Years

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Documentary, Filipino, Movies, Philippines

Special Screening: Hector Barretto Calma Films at the UP Cine Adarna on April 29

Award-winning filmmaker Hector Barretto Calma’s works “Ang Mga Alingawngaw sa Panahon ng Pagpapasya” starring multi-awarded actress Alessandra De Rossi and “Ang Mga Bulong sa Bituka ng Sta. Mesa” will have a special screening on April 29 at the UP Cine Adarna at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Ticket price is P150 each. There will be an open forum with the cast and crew after the screening. Amidst the social … Continue reading Special Screening: Hector Barretto Calma Films at the UP Cine Adarna on April 29

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