From pandemic worries to kilig in BL Series ‘Boys’ Lockdown’

I know, the fourth episode was already out for paid advance screening but I just want to write about how the third episode of Boys’ Lockdown delivered the tears and the kiligs. SPOILERS AHEAD! Let’s talk about that breakdown scene. Teetin Villanueva is a silent monster. You can feel the restraint of her character as …

Jameson Blake, Joao Constancia Pair in Star Cinema’s ‘My Lockdown Romance’

Star Cinema is set to release “MY LOCKDOWN ROMANCE“, a film about restoring friendships and reigniting feelings this November 13, 2020. Starring Jameson Blake and Joao Constancia, the film tells the tale of a young adult struggling to deal with the pandemic and the challenges it brings regarding rekindling connections. “MY LOCKDOWN ROMANCE” shows the …

TBA Studios Announces Acquisition of Acclaimed Festival Film ‘Lingua Franca’

Right on the heels of the ongoing back-to-back successes of its two digital series, “Small Talk” and “Taguan,” TBA Studios has just announced its acquisition of a new full-length feature, the internationally-acclaimed film “Lingua Franca.” A film festival favorite (an official selection in over 40 international film festivals including the Venice Film Festival where it …

‘My Gear and Your Gown’ Episode 6: Romance Brewing, New Conflict Unfolding

We’re now on the sixth episode of the Thai boys’ love series ‘My Gear and Your Gown’ exclusively streaming on WeTV and iflix and we’re getting to know Itt, Pai, Pure and Waan better and better. Each friendship has their own highlights, Pure and Waan are getting more comfortable being close and Itt and Pai …

Globe Studios’ BL Series ‘Gaya Sa Pelikula’ premieres on YouTube on September 25

Admittedly, our perception of love — how to love, who to love, when to love — has been influenced by all sorts of stories and tropes we see on the big screen and read in novels. In a landscape dominated by straight leads, Globe Studios releases a powerful love story to show the queer community …

Jerome Ponce and Teejay Marquez Star in Regal Films’ First BL Series

And the craze for boys’ love contents continues as Regal Entertainment, Inc. ventures into their first webseries, a BL story starring Jerome Ponce (A Soldier’s Heart, Ang Henerasyong Sumuko sa Love) and Teejay Marquez (Hellcome Home, G! LU!). We also discovered during Mother Lily Monteverde’s birthday zoom party that Bidaman’s Johannes Rissler is also part …

With Politics and Pride Month, Filmmaker Jay Altarejos Creates ‘Balangaw’ Digital Series

The first quarter of 2020 has been controversial to filmmaker Joselito “Jay” Altarejos already. His film ‘Walang Kasarian Ang Digmaang Bayan (The Revolution Knows No Gender)’ was pulled out from the Sinag Maynila Film Festival and now, he has an opportunity to pour out his passion, his frustrations, his love for his craft through a digital …

Cinema ’76 Wraps Up Pride Month Celebration with “Pride Sesh”

In celebration of Pride Month, Cinema ’76 Film Society, the metro’s pioneer micro-cinema, will be hosting PRIDE SESH, a meaningful discussion on “Pride in the Filipino Film Industry”.  This session’s panel will be led by industry experts and members of the LGBT community both in front and behind the camera. The list of speakers include Jay Altarejos (Kasal), Rod Singh (Mamu …

Stellar Lineup Of LGBT Films Featured in QCinema’s RainbowQC

QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema) gives visibility to noteworthy cinematic craftsmanship with a wide array of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) international films. Co-presented by The Film Development Council of the Philippines, RainbowQC presents a stellar lineup of films on experiences of the LGBT community. In this year’s competition are “1985”, “Hard Paint”, “The Heiresses”, …

13 Reasons Why Katherine Langford Loves Simon

Australian actress Katherine Langford has garnered global recognition and critical acclaim as ‘Hannah Baker’ in Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” which became a worldwide phenomenon shortly after its 2017 release on the global platform.                 Katherine plays Leah, best friend to her secretly gay friend whom she also has feelings for in her latest, most …