ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Rising Filipino actress Ashtine Olviga takes center stage in memorare, a haunting new short film set to hold its world premiere at the Main Program of Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival in Potsdam, Germany, on April 23, 2026.
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.
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.
MQuest Ventures brings yet another notable cinema masterpiece to the Metro Manila Film Festival with the much-anticipated action-drama Manila’s Finest. Headlined by Piolo Pascual and an ensemble cast of the finest Philippine actors today, the film promises a bold fusion of powerhouse performances, stunning cinematography, and a story that immerses viewers in the gritty yet vibrant streets of Manila.
MINAMAHAL: 100 BULAKLAK PARA KAY LUNA (2025) ReviewDirected by Jason Paul Laxamana I can’t remember the last Filipino romantic comedy movie that made me giddy this much. Jason Paul Laxamana’s latest film, ‘Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna,’ may feel like a fan service film, but as the story progresses, it represents how to be …
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Fresh from their small screen success via the Viva One series ‘Ang Mutya ng Section E,’ Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach are ready to conquer the big screen with ‘Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna.’ In cinemas September 24.
“Sobrang totoo ng problema, sobrang totoo ng mga nararamdaman ng mga characters”
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The stars of internationally acclaimed Viva One series, ANG MUTYA NG SECTION E., are finally making their highly anticipated big-screen debut. Viva Films proudly presents ‘Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay Luna,’ written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Jason Paul Laxamana. Soon in cinemas nationwide.
Scares are one of the most integral parts of making a horror movie. I mean besides a good story and of course, acting, people go to horror movies because they want to be scared. Whether it’s the good old jump scares or scenes that will leave an effect even after watching a movie or a …