#Cinemalaya2016 Reviews, Part 2

Movie reviews of I America, Pamilya Ordinaryo and Merucry is Mine.

Celebrating the LGBT in Cinemalaya 2016 “Rainbow” Section

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community rejoice as some of the recent films that highlights their ingenuity gets to be screened at this year’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines this August. “ECHORSIS” by Lem Lorca Starring Alex Vincent Medina, Kean Cipriano and John “Sweet” Lapus. Screening Date: …

Cinemalaya Focus: The Films of Cannes Best Actress Jaclyn Jose

2016 Cannes Best Actress Ms. Jaclyn Jose’s works will be one of the highlights of this year’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival as a tribute to her talent. Three (3) of her films will be screened at the Cultural Center of the Philippines during the run of Cinemalaya this August. Here are her films to be …

Carlo Obispo’s “1-2-3” is the Opening Film of Cinemalaya 2016

Carlo Obispo’s “1-2-3” has been officially selected as the opening film for this year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, happening on August 5-14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The film will have its gala premiere on August 5 right after the Cinemalaya opening ceremonies. Produced by the makers of “Heneral Luna”, TBA (Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy …

‘Hermano Puli’ Starring Aljur Abrenica is the Closing Film in this Year’s Cinemalaya

“Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli” (The Agony and Fury of Hermano Puli) is a historical drama based on the life and times of Apolinario de la Cruz, who led a revolt in 1841 against the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines in the name of religious freedom. The film shines a light on …

12th Cinemalaya Opens This August at the CCP; Expands to Cebu

The 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival will be bigger this year as it expands its reach beyond Metro Manila to Cebu City this August. In Metro Manila, Cinemalaya opens its main venue on August 5 – 14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and at satellite venues at Ayala Cinemas in Greenbelt 3 …