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2024 Puregold CinePanalo Entries Continue to Garner International Acclaim

The Philippine film industry is breathless with anticipation as the 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival draws closer, promising another showcase of homegrown talent and compelling storytelling. Adding to the excitement, entries from the festival’s inaugural 2024 edition continue to garner international acclaim, earning coveted spots in prestigious global film festivals and shining a light on …

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‘Her Locket’ Review: Bittersweet memories

You can say it’s a typical Chinese family drama, with themes like love, career and misunderstanding in the family. But when a filmmaker knows what story it wants to tell and how to tell that story, there’s confidence that the audience can see and feel. J.E. Tiglao’s ‘Her Locket’ weaves its story in a familiar but effective way. Presenting family issues heartwarmingly and reminding us the bittersweet journey of life and how fast time flies.

HER LOCKET will have its wide release in Philippine cinemas starting January 22, 2025.

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‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ Review: Flawed but extremely affecting

The comedy in ‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ may not be as snappy as Vice Ganda’s previous films but this is by far her best, her most emotional and Vice at her most vulnerable. The film knows the struggles it wants to show and presents it with a lot of heart and exceptional performances. A cautionary tale for families with breadwinners.

‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Star Cinema and The IdeaFirst Company. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #AndTheBreadWinnerIs

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‘Uninvited’ Review: Vilma Santos drives an edge-of-your-seat revenge ride

‘Uninvited’ delivers what is promised – a suspenseful story of revenge with performances unlike anything from its cast, led by Vilma Santos. It’s not perfect, having a non-linear story makes the first half of the film a bit rocky. But nevertheless, it didn’t affect its thrilling climax.

‘Uninvited’ is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Mentorque Productions and Project 8 Projects. Rated R-16 by the MTRCB. #UninvitedMMFF

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‘Espantaho’ Review: A visual and acting tour de force

It may be short on scares but ‘Espantaho’ gives a satisfying performances from its three main actresses – Judy Ann Santos, Lorna Tolentino and Chanda Romero.Even if the film didn’t go big on what the film can fully offer in terms of scares, you’re just there absorbing their jaw-dropping performances. And it’s not just the big confrontation scenes.

‘Espantaho’ is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Quantum Films, CineKo Productions and Purple Rabbit. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #EspantahoMMFF

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‘Topakk’ Review: Action-packed and abundant with thrills and violence

You can feel the dirt, blood and sweat in every scene. From its explosive opening sequence to its finale, Topakk manages to be gripping and heart-pounding. An action-packed crime drama with abundance of thrills and violence, the Arjo Atayde-led film is what action genre fans are looking for.

TOPAKK is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Nathan Studios, Strawdogs Studio and Fusee. Rated R-16 and R-18 by the MTRCB. #TopakkMMFF

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‘Green Bones’ Review: Moving, thought-provoking story of the power of kindness

‘Green Bones’ is moving, thought-provoking, and proves how kindness can change people. It was an emotional but enriching experience watching ‘Green Bones.’ It isn’t hard to recommend because it will connect with you one way or another, and it will definitely give you something to ponder on even after the credits start rolling.

GREEN BONES is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #GreenBonesMMFF