ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Since its successful inauguration last March 2015, the first set of featured films have debuted in various international film festivals. “The exposure of the filmmakers in other countries brings pride and honor to Sinag Maynila and to the Filipino Filmmakers,” says Festival Director Brillante Mendoza. As we welcome the new year, the independent film festival …
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In the traffic-laden streets of Metro Manila, two brothers use the chaos of the city roads as a smokescreen for their shady occupation: tandem robbers on motorbike. But when a robbery goes sour, the brothers are forced to graduate from low-level thieves to high profile hit men in an act that tests both their resolve and their relationship. …
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Every year, Filipinos celebrate Christmas time whether with their family or friends. One thing that sure won’t be missing during Christmas is the Metro Manila Film Festival. This year, eight entries will bring joy and meaning to our holidays through entertainment on the big screen. All You Need is Pag-Ibig Starring: Kris Aquino, Derek Ramsay, …
The first Danish Film Festival will run from December 9 to 13, 2015 at the Shang Cineplex, Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong City. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are distributed 30 minutes before each screening. Come and see classic Danish films and other award-winning films that have boosted Denmark’s cultural impact to the world. This …
This is director John Paul Su’s statement on his upcoming film “Toto.” Set in the Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, ‘TOTO’ is a comedy/drama about a young Filipino room service attendant whose determination to attain a U.S. visa precipitates an odyssey of universal import. Undeterred by his lack of education and scant prospects, Toto schemes relentlessly …
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Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) announced last November 7, 2015 the finalists for its three categories: Full-Length Features, HOOQ Short Films and Animation. Full-Length Features (Click the movie title to view trailer/teaser.) Ari by Carlo Enciso Catu Mandirigma by Arlyn Dela Cruz Tandem by King Palisoc Toto by John Paul Su Turo-Turo by …
Cinema One Originals boasts 9 new and “Kakaiba” films to compete for this year’s Digital Film Festival. “From a pregnant drag princess in a small town, to a group of children trying to find their heroes on the streets; from a mother’s deep love for her daughter, to one caught in the horrors of religion. Presenting, …
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Having the theme “Kakaiba ka ba?” Cinema One Originals aims to bring exciting entries to this year’s festival. The said festival will run from November 9 to 17 at Trinoma, Glorietta, Resorts World Manila and SM Megamall with the presentation of nine feature films in competition, 10 short films in exhibition, 11 foreign films, three restored classics …
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October 28, 2015. Winners for the 2015 QCinema International Film Festival was announced.
ANINO SA LIKOD NG BUWAN (2015) Review Directed by Jun Robles Lana A bravura feat in Philippine cinema. From the direction to the story and the acting, Anino Sa Likod ng Buwan is no holds barred in delivering excellent production. Jun Lana who wrote and direct the film made sure his passion for filmmaking is felt …
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