Movie News, Reviews
“We have found our Doris.” That’s what producer Shandii Bacolod told us at the meet and greet of the historical movie ‘Culion.’ His biggest project to date after producing the … Continue Reading Jasmine Curtis-Smith Completes the Cast of ‘Culion,’ Feels Honored to be Part of the Historical Film
If you’ve been following our updates on ‘Culion,’ we’ve emphasized the film’s women-centric story and it stars Iza Calzado, Meryll Soriano and one soon to be announced. But of course, … Continue Reading Joem Bascon, Mike Liwag All Set for ‘Culion’
We’re months away from this year’s Cinema One Originals Film Festival and we just got the official synopsis and a teaser of one of its entries: ‘Utopia’ by Dustin Celestino … Continue Reading Synopsis Revealed for Cinema One Originals 2019 Movie ‘Utopia’
Although leprosy on the island-town of Culion was abolished in the 1980s, it was only in 2006 when it was declared a leprosy-free area by the World Health Organization. Writer Ricky Lee and … Continue Reading Culion: The Optimistic, The Believer, The Hopeless
The QCinema Film Festival (QCinema) prepares for another year of showcasing Filipino talent, announcing its new set of grantees. Running from October 13-22, 2019, QCinema has chosen six short films … Continue Reading 6 Short Films to be Excited About at the QCinema Film Festival 2019
The Philippine delegation for the fourth ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards (AIFFA) bagged three (3) major awards during AIFFA’s Red Carpet Gala Night held last April 27, 2019 at … Continue Reading Philippine Films Win Big at the ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards
The three main characters of Ricky Lee and Alvin Yapan’s historical drama ‘Culion’ are almost complete as multi-awarded actress Meryll Soriano joins Iza Calzado as Ditas, the one who has … Continue Reading Meryll Soriano Joins ‘Culion,’ Shares Their Historical Film Deserves a Spot at the MMFF 2019
THE CCP and Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. announces the finalists for the Short Film Category of the 2019 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. From 168 submitted entries, the selection committee, composed … Continue Reading Cinemalaya Announces Finalists for Short Film Category for 2019
To complete its final slate of films, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP)’ Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) is extending the deadline for submission of finished films or … Continue Reading Submission for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Year 3 Extended
Multi-awarded actress Iza Calzado signs her contract as an actress and executive producer of the upcoming historical drama film ‘Culion.’ Present during the contact signing are ‘Culion’ producer Shandii Bacolod, … Continue Reading Iza Calzado is Culion
Four (4) Filipino films gained international recognition at the 52nd Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival last April 13 at the WorldFest Remi Awards Gala at the HQ Westin Hotel in Houston, … Continue Reading Filipino Films Win Big at the Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival
“The Halt” (“Ang Hupa”), the new feature film by Berlinale’s Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize winner Lav Diaz, joins this year’s lineup of films for the prestigious Director’s Fortnight, a … Continue Reading Lav Diaz’s ‘Ang Hupa’ to Premiere in Cannes Film Festival
At the bloggers conference for her fragrance line HKT, Kapuso Actress Gabbi Garcia shares that she’s excited for the release of her first female-lead role movie ‘LSS (Last Song Syndrome)’ with boyfriend … Continue Reading #PPP2019: Gabbi Garcia Excited for Her First Lead Role in a Movie in ‘LSS (Last Song Syndrome)’
The team behind the controversial and critically-acclaimed film ‘Oro’ producer Shandii Bacolod and director Alvin Yapan is back with a historical film with the Philippines’ most respected writer, Mr. Ricky Lee. … Continue Reading The Beauty and History of ‘Culion’ to be Featured in Film by Acclaimed Writer Ricky Lee
Multi-awarded actress Sylvia Sanchez does something new in her latest indie drama ‘Jesusa.’ She plays the title role Jesusa, a hardworking mother and wife. But life, cruel and unfair, puts … Continue Reading Sylvia Sanchez in a Downward Spiral in Indie Drama ‘Jesusa’
Sinag Maynila 5 opened last Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Podium cinemas with “Lakbayan” a three-part omnibus film by National Artist Kidlat Tahimik, Brillante Mendoza, and Lav Diaz — … Continue Reading Sinag Maynila 2019 Opened with ‘Lakbayan’ at The Podium
