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Streaming Giant Netflix is Building a Home for Pinoy Stories

Manila, May 25, 2020 – Netflix today announced a new slate of beloved and critically-acclaimed Pinoy films across a variety of genres – from horror, comedy, to critically-acclaimed drama. Partnering with leading production studios, including Viva, ERJ Found Films, Black Cap Pictures and Changhe Films, the latest lineup opens Netflix members to a world of …

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Cristine Reyes, Xian Lim Star in Not-Your-Typical Psychological-Drama-Thriller ‘UnTrue’

When there is violence in a marriage, you can expect conflicting narratives from the couple involved.  “Untrue”, the psychological-drama-thriller from “Kita Kita” writer/director Sigrid Bernardo, will show that there’s a lie in every story, and it’s going to be a dark, intriguing ride. Cristine Reyes and Xian Lim play Mara and Joaquim, two lonely Filipino …

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‘Maria’ Review: Cristine Reyes Kicks Ass in Visually Enthralling Action Thriller

MARIA (2019) Review Directed by Pedring A Lopez Director Pedring A Lopez, a self-confessed geek, known for directing not-your-ordinary films like the sexy thriller ‘Nilalang’ starring Japanese actress Maria Ozawa and the found footage horror film ‘Darkroom,’ finds a new material to express his geekiness in the form of ‘Maria.’ A stylish action thriller starring …

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Cristine Reyes is Deadly and Sexy in Newest Pinoy Action Heroine Movie ‘Maria’

Hero or villain?  Lover or fighter?  Sinner or saint? A quick search of #MariaMovie online will lead to poster images of a fierce-looking Cristine Reyes with those words. A film by Pedring A. Lopez (Direk Pedring), “Maria” follows the story of a former cartel assassin named Lily who fakes her own death after an unfulfilled …

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A Screamfest Full of Chills & Thrills in “Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted”

Never toy with the unknown because it might just come back to haunt you. This is the lesson from “Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted,” the latest horror movie set to hit Filipino theaters in time for Halloween. Three fashionista friends who are popular on social media attempt to have some offline fun by …

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“Seven Sundays” Review: Fondly Revisiting a Familiar Story

SEVEN SUNDAYS (2017) Review Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina Just by watching the trailer, you’ll get the impression that it kind of feels like a different version of director Cathy Garcia-Molina’s 2013 family movie Four Sisters and a Wedding. And it is. To rename the title, it’s three brothers, a sister and a dying father. But the …

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The Gates of the Other World Reopens in “Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted”

Written by Jose Javier Reyes, “Spirit of the Glass: The Haunted” sees three friends who gained popularity through social media: Bea, Lisette and Chelsea were called the Instaglams since their popularity was rooted on social media.                 Bea is a lifestyle editor of a popular magazine as well as a stylist, Lisette is an up …

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What Filipino Families are in “Seven Sundays” Full Trailer

Distance, misunderstandings and other conflicts within the families will be tackled in Star Cinema’s upcoming family drama comedy film Seven Sundays. Check out the full trailer of Seven Sundays starring Enrique Gil, Dingdong Dantes, Cristine Reyes, Ronaldo Valdez and Aga Mulach: The Bonifacios will be forced to get back together and fix things while with each other, …

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