‘Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story)’ Review: The bittersweet slices of life

FAMILY OF TWO (A MOTHER AND SON STORY) ReviewDirected by Nuel Naval How close are you to your parents? What if it’s just the two of you for a very long time? One parent, one child together for more than a decade. Doing the same routine, saying the same things over and over again. Everything’s …

‘Firefly’ Review: A heartwarming love letter to our first storytellers

FIREFLY (2023) ReviewDirected by Zig Dulay When was the last time you got out of the cinema with your heart feeling full? Or at least after watching a Filipino movie. Zig Dulay’s love letter to our first storytellers embraces its audience through its heartwarming story about a boy and his mother. Told through impressive visuals …

QCinema Best Short Film ‘Bold Eagle’ to screen in 2024 Sundance’s Midnight Short program

“Bold Eagle,” the experimental sex dramedy by director Whammy Alcazaren that won Best Short film at the QCinema International Film Festival 2022, has been selected for Sundance Film Festival 2024’s Midnight Short Film Program. Out of over a record 12,000 entries submitted this year, “Bold Eagle” will be screening alongside 53 other short films in competition. The news was announced on the filmfest’s website on Wednesday, December 13, Manila time.

People flock to see MMFF 2023 entry ‘Mallari’ stars at their motorcade and mall show in Lipa, Batangas

Lipa City, Batangas is overjoyed at the sight of ‘Mallari’ stars Piolo Pascual and Janella Salvador during their motorcade in the city as part of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entry from Mentorque Productions in cooperation with Cleverminds, Inc.’s promotional efforts last Friday, December 8. It was a little after noon when Papa P …

Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival announces shortlisted entries in full-length, student shorts categories

The highly anticipated Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival officially announced on November 6 a total of 55 shortlisted entries out of 270 submissions it received on its inaugural run. Puregold CinePanalo is a film festival that aims to showcase the triumph and resilience of the Filipino spirit and the beauty of everyday wins in life. Retail …

The Biggest Historical Film of the New Decade: ‘GOMBURZA’ To Reignite the Fire in Filipinos’ Hearts

Over the past decade, a cinematic tapestry of epic historical narrative has left a spellbinding connection with a majority of Filipino audiences. As the curtains rise on the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, anticipation rises for a new historical masterpiece destined to rekindle the flames in the hearts of its audiences — ‘GOMBURZA.’ 

In cinemas December 25, 2023 from JesCom Films, CMB Film Services and MQuest Ventures.

Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions in MMFF 2023 movie ‘Broken Hearts Trip’

“Broken Hearts Trip, may broken dito. May nag-break in the process of loving. It will be a gamut of emotions. Ganun naman tayo kapag nagmamahal tayo, nasasaktan tayo, we go through the process. Ipapakita ng mga characters na iba-iba ang proseso ng mga tao sa pag-proseso ng healing at ng pag gamot sa sarili. Hindi …

Singapore International Film Festival Returns for 34th Year This November, Three Filipino Films Featured

SINGAPORE, 10 OCT 2023 – The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) returns for its 34th edition, promising an unparalleled cinematic experience filled with record-breaking firsts. This year, the festival proudly presents a diverse selection of 101 films from 50 countries, SGIFF is set to showcase the rich tapestry of international cinema, continuing its tradition of celebrating …