ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
ON VODKA, BEERS, AND REGRETS (2020) Review Directed by Irene Villamor There is something magical in Irene Villamor’s films. From Camp Sawi that felt fresh from the romance comedy genre, to her exquisite films Meet Me in St. Gallen and Sid & Aya Not A Love Story, there’s a distinct texture in her films that …
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The highest-grossing film during the first edition of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino back in 2017, 100 Tula Para kay Stella written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana will have a sequel this 2020. https://web.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157003121973063&set=a.10151666422063063&type=3&theater The announcement came at the VIVA Visions 2020, a conference for VIVA Films’ upcoming projects this 2020. Jason Paul Laxamana will likely return to …
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From the director of ‘Meet Me in St. Gallen,’ ‘Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story,’ and ‘Ulan,’ Irene Villamor and the stars of ‘100 Tula Para Kay Stella’ and ‘The Day After Valentines’ Bela Padilla and JC Santos, comes another romance movie that will probably be as hu The film opens in cinemas February 5, 2020 from VIVA Films.
MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7 (2019) Review Directed by Nuel Naval An adaptation of one of the most popular Korean family drama in the world, ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ isn’t perfect but it’s the perfect movie for the family this Metro Manila Film Festival 2019. Prior to seeing the film, I’ve only watch the portions of …
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“She said yes to me without a script, so I’m very thankful for the trust Bela gave me,” director Paul Soriano on getting Bela Padilla for the action thriller ‘Mañanita.’ The two have been wanting to work with each other for years now. Having known both their works, it was about finding the right material …
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TEN17P and Viva Films’ Mañanita is the only Filipino film that is in the running for major awards in the main competition section of the 2019 Tokyo International Film Festival. Produced and directed by Paul Soriano and written by Lav Diaz, Mañanita stars Bela Padilla who plays the role of a dismissed military …
Viva Entertainment just released the teaser for its upcoming romance movie The Day After Valentine’s. The film reunites 100 Tula Para Kay Stella team Bela Padilla, JC Santos and writer – director Jason Paul Laxamana. Watch the teaser below: Kai (JC Santos), a distraught man meets Lani (Bela Padilla), a strong, confident woman who seems to have answers to …
The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino has announced the nominees for the prestigious film award recognition –the 41st Gawad Urian– happening on June 14 (Thursday) at the ABS-CBN Vertis Tent and will be airing live on Cinema One at 7pm. Leading this year’s list is the film “Respeto” with 12 nominations including Best Picture, Best …
The reunion movie of Bela Padilla, JC Santos and director Jason Paul Laxamana – “The Day After Valentine’s” has started filming last April 6, 2018. This was confirmed by a series of Instagram post from director Jason Paul Laxamana (jplaxamana) featuring the two stars. Check out the Instagram posts below: View this post on Instagram A post …
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After its successful run last September 2016, Yabang Pinoy’s Philippine Cinema Sessions, the two-day session where participants are offered the opportunity to grasp the ideas, techniques, and processes of acclaimed filmmakers is back with a new set of speakers. It will be held on September 9 and 10 (Saturday-Sunday) at Globe Tower, Taguig City. Meet the 9 speakers …
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