Movie News, Reviews
After ‘TPO’ in 2016, ‘Tale of the Lost Boys’ in 2018 and ‘Jino to Mari’ in 2019, writer and director Joselito “Jay” Altarejos returns to the Sinag Maynila Film Festival this 2020 with the political drama … Continue Reading Jay Altarejos Returns to Sinag Maynila Film Festival with ‘Walang Kasarian ang Digmang Bayan’
Fresh from its successful world premiere in Europe where director Jun Robles Lana was awarded Best Director, Kalel, 15 will finally be screened in selected Philippine Cinemas this Wednesday, December … Continue Reading Award-Winning ‘Kalel, 15’ Gets Special Limited Release in PH Cinemas
CULION (2019) Review Directed by Alvin Yapan It was hard to move on from that heartbreaking and awe-inspiring ending. I was trying not to cry for being overwhelmed at the … Continue Reading #MMFF2019 ‘Culion’ Review: A Heartbreaking and Awe-Inspiring Story of Hope
With 100 years on its back, Philippine cinema celebrations have mainly focused on narrative films. A group of filmmakers now feel it is high time that films with real-world impact … Continue Reading Daang Dokyu: A Festival of Philippine Documentaries Launched
The coming-of-age drama film “John Denver Trending” by TV writer-turned-director Arden Rod Condez competed at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)’s New Currents section, the festival’s main competition section. “John … Continue Reading Cinemalaya 2019 Best Film Competes at the Busan International Film Festival
Eight impressive Filipino films will be featured at the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) starting October 28 in Tokyo, Japan, including Paul Soriano’s “Mañanita” and Bradley Liew’s “Motel Acacia” … Continue Reading ‘Mañanita,’ ‘Motel Acacia,’ and More PH Films Join Tokyo International Film Festival
CLEANERS (QCinema 2019) Review Directed by Glenn Barit With no star power on its cast, Glenn Barit’s Cleaners is making noise for its visuals prior to its release but you’d be surprised … Continue Reading #QCinema2019 ‘Cleaners’ Review: Nostalgia in Remarkable Coming-of-Age Stories
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 … Continue Reading Glenn Barit’s Debut Film ‘Cleaners’ Wins Top Award at QCinema 2019
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 … Continue Reading WINNERS: The 7th QCinema International Film Festival
During its annual Philippine Cinema Night at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) held last October 6 at the Haeundae Rooftop Bar, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) … Continue Reading FDCP Launches FilmPhilippines Location Incentives at Busan Film Market
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid finally marks her big screen comeback as she stars in “Yours Truly, Shirley,” an official entry to the highly anticipated 2019 Cinema One Originals film festival. … Continue Reading Regine Velasquez-Alcasid Returns to the Big Screen via C1 Originals Movie ‘Yours Truly, Shirley’
International and local films that are must-sees, that thrill, raise awareness, or spur the imagination are to be screened in the 2019 version of the QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema) Considered … Continue Reading Exciting Films Revealed for QCinema’s Seventh Installment
Seeing the trailer, you would think that G! or G Tropa Movie will focus on the adventures of the four male friends. Yes, the story revolves around their adventure but there’s a surprise … Continue Reading Surprises Await Viewers of ‘G’ Tropa Movie
CIRCA (2019) Review Directed by Adolf Alix, Jr. Seeing most of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino entries this year, it’s hard to review a film that doesn’t feel like there’s … Continue Reading ‘Circa’ Review: The Legacy of a Cinema Icon
LSS (LAST SONG SYNDROME, 2019) Review Directed by Jade Castro I have been searching for a Filipino film that has the same feels as John Carney’s films like ‘Begin … Continue Reading ‘LSS’ Movie Review: An Uplifting Tale of Two Dreamers
I’M ELLENYA L (2019) Review Directed by Boy 2 Quizon Being an influencer is a dream of many. But for Ellenya, being an influencer is her destiny. She thinks and … Continue Reading ‘I’m Ellenya L’ Review: A Fairly Made Comedy Romance Movie
