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#PPP2017 Critics’ Choice “Birdshot” Extended at Cinema ’76 & Select Cinemas

Those who missed the critically-acclaimed film “Birdshot” during its initial run at the recently concluded Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) will still have a chance to see the much lauded film through its extended run in select cinemas. Cinema ’76, the trendsetting micro-cinema in San Juan, is playing “Birdshot” with several prime screenings through out …

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“Star na Si Van Damme Stallone” Review: Spotlighting a Mother’s Love

STAR NA SI VAN DAMME STALLONE (2016) Review Directed by Randolph Longjas It’s always the filmmaker’s goal to create a story worth every audience’s time and money but to be affected by its story, by its characters is a rewarding experience. That’s what I got from watching Randolph Longjas’ Star na Si Van Damme Stallone. Watching …

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“Patay na si Hesus” Filmmakers Talk About the Roadtrip Comedy Movie

No one gets crucified in the new satirical comedy “Patay na si Hesus.” Well, no one or nothing except Pinoy cinema’s tired cliches, our outdated biases, predictable expectations and actors’ over-the-top performances. The latter gets skewered by the cast’s purposely deadpan dialogue delivery – led by the effortless Jaclyn Jose – rendering punchlines funnier, the …

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“Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B” Review: Ryza Cenon Shines in Modern Manananggal Tale

ANG MANANANGGAL SA UNIT 23B (2016) Review Directed by Prime Cruz A Manananggal love story with a hugot is what it is advertised, but this isn’t your typical Manananggal love story, it doesn’t even go with your typical romance hugot movie. Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B changes the game, it offers more than just blood, than just romance, it offers the human …

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“Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B” Held a Successful Celebrity Screening at UP Cine Adarna

It was a jam-packed special screening for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017 official entry Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B at the UP Cine Adarna. Even though it was raining, people were still lining up to watch the film with the cast and crew. To the surprise of the audience, the producers decided to screen the uncut version of the …

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Discounts & Promos for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino this August

August will truly be an exciting month for lovers of Filipino films. Counting down days to the official screening of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino films on August 16-22, 2017 in all theaters nationwide, the Film Development Council of the Philippines has announced more promos offered in the cinemas. As audiences will have their pick of twelve …

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Road Trip Family Comedy “Patay na si Hesus” to be Distributed by Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures, distributor of blockbuster Hollywood movies, picks for distribution the Philippines comedy “Patay na si Hesus,” starring Cannes Film Festival 2016’s Best Actress (“Ma’ Rosa”) Jaclyn Jose. Home to blockbuster films such as “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the Resident Evil franchise, and the James Bond movies “Spectre” and “Skyfall,” the Sony-owned company marks its return to …

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“Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B” Nationwide Release Has Changes & Additional Scenes

After its successful run at the QCinema International Film Festival, Prime Cruz’s Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B is finally getting its nationwide release. But what’s in it for those who have already seen it? According to producer Perci Intalan of The IdeaFirst Company, there are changes and additional scenes for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino or the …

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WATCH: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Official Entry “Patay na si Hesus” Full Trailer

Just a month before its nationwide release through FDCP’s Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, Jaclyn Jose starrer “Patay na se Hesus” released its full trailer. Watch the full trailer here: When Iyay (Jaclyn Kose) learns that Hesus, her ex-husband, has died, she gathers her children and tells them they are going on a road trip from Cebu City to …

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Family Drama Film “Beautiful Pain” to Be Screened at Select Cinemas on July 19

Since its Manila premiere in 2016, during the World Premieres Film Festival, where it bagged the Special Festival Prize for its Universal Social Values and the Best Actress award for June Lojong, “Beautiful Pain” (originally titled “Redha”) has since traveled the world, eventually being Malaysia’s official entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy …

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