ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
It’s eye-opening, thought-provoking, inspiring and at the same time, comforting. Beyond the entertainment factor of the film, it showcases other people’s lives, struggles, and how they overcome these challenges – this is one of the reasons why I love watching movies.
Read our full review of #MMFF2025 entry ‘BAR BOYS: AFTER SCHOOL.’ Now showing in cinemas nationwide. #BarBoysAfterSchool
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
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.
Best friends forever, or until one of them gets eaten. Get ready for a hilariously good time in Anaconda, a comedy adventure starring genre superstars Jack Black and Paul Rudd. Anaconda is directed by Tom Gornican, and also stars Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton, Daniela Melchior and Selton Mello. In PH cinemas on January 8. #AnacondaMovie
They say “all we need is love,” but with all the technology has given to us, we overlook the things that matter the most. #MMFF2025 entry ‘REKONEK’ wants to show what we’re missing from all the noise of social media.
Watch #RekonekMMFF in cinemas December 25.
“I’mPerfect”, the film, and the advocacy—in all its simplicity and bravery—will soon take these gentle dreamers to their much-prayed-for spotlight, a once-in-a-lifetime moment of affirmation that all marginalized, overlooked and ‘invisible’ people so deeply deserve.
“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
Usher in the holidays with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ opening in Philippine cinemas on December 17, 2025. Under the direction of legendary filmmaker James Cameron and showcasing his signature blend of thrilling action, grand spectacle, and unforgettable, deeply connected characters. #AvatarFireAndAshPH
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.
Zootopia 2 has slithered straight to the top of the global box office, raking in a record-breaking US$556 million in its opening weekend, clinching the highest global debut of 2025, the 4th highest global opening of all-time, and the highest global opening for any animated film in Disney history.