Hollywood stars Katherine McNamara, Byron Mann react to working with Alden Richards in ‘Big Tiger’
“We have way too much fun on set, so anytime I can work with this man, I will” – Katherine McNamara on working with Alden Richards
‘Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins’ Review: True terror is timeless
Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins isn’t just a movie; it’s a coronation. After decades of defining Filipino nightmares, this installment cements the franchise’s legacy by proving that while monsters evolve, true terror is timeless.
Read our full review of SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL: EVIL ORIGINS. Now showing in cinemas nationwide. #SRREvilOrigins #MMFF2025
Manila’s Finest: A Timeless Tale of Integrity for Brotherhood and Every Filipino Family
In Manila’s Finest, director Raymond Red—a Cannes Palme d’Or winner—uses the gritty, neon-soaked backdrop of 1969 Manila to do more than showcase a vintage aesthetic. While the period-accurate cruisers and sharp uniforms offer a visual masterclass, this Metro Manila Film Festival entry carries a weight that transcends its retro setting. At its core, the film is a multi-generational saga that mirrors modern-day urgency, reminding us that the fight for integrity and the bonds of family are as relevant now as they were decades ago.
Watch ‘MANILA’S FINEST’ in cinemas this Christmas, December 25, 2025.
Veteran Journalist and Cinema Executive sworn in as new MTRCB Board Members
MOVIE and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto led the oath-taking ceremony of two newly-appointed Board Members on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the MTRCB Liezl Martinez Hall in Quezon City.
‘Bar Boys’ to continue entertaining and inspiring more people with ‘Bar Boys: After School’
“I really try to make my films entertaining and inclusive with humor, with heart. Pero warning na lang siguro, magdala kayo ng maraming tissue.” – Bar Boys: After School director Kip Oebanda
MTRCB’s Responsableng Panonood draws attention from foreign counterparts
THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) represented the Philippines at the 2025 Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) Conference on December 2 in Singapore, participating in high-level discussions on emerging policies and trends shaping the global video and digital content landscape.
Erik Matti Announces First Collaboration with Netflix with ‘BuyBust: The Undesirables’, Starring Anne Curtis and Gerald Anderson
The first look at the expanded world of BuyBust: The Undesirables was unveiled today at JAFF Creative Asia 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Acclaimed Filipino director Erik Matti, together with Indonesia’s Joko Anwar, took center stage at today’s Creator-to-Creator session to spotlight Netflix’s continued commitment to investing in original content for the region’s library and exploring the brand’s role in the ever-evolving opportunities available to creatives across the region.
Experience 1960s Manila in MMFF 2025 entry ‘Manila’s Finest’
The finest days of 1960s Manila came to life at the grand media launch of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 entry Manila’s Finest. Led by its star-studded cast and powerful creative team, the film is fast gaining traction for what is poised to be one of this year’s most talked-about MMFF entries – a police drama set in the gritty, changing Manila of 1969.
Puregold CinePanalo student shorts winners to receive full scholarships, tuition discounts from APFI
In a recently forged partnership, the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival and the Asia Pacific Film Institute committed to providing full scholarship grants and tuition discounts for winners and participants in the Festival’s Student Shorts Category. These benefits are on top of the Festival’s creative grant of PHP200,000 per Student Short.
Feel-good musical dramedy ‘The Heart of Music’ a dream come true for Gladys Reyes
Musical drama movie ‘The Heart of Music’ starring Gladys Reyes opens in cinemas on December 10, 2025.