Gameboys Level-Up Edition premieres globally on December 30 on Netflix

The popular Filipino web-series will feature refreshed and additional bonus scenes on Netflix  Manila, Philippines – November 23, 2020: Netflix will release the popular Filipino BL (Boys Love) web-series, Gameboys, globally as Gameboys Level-Up Edition, featuring never-seen-before scenes. Created by The IdeaFirst Company, the original version of the series will continue to be available on …

‘Lingua Franca’ Review: Sensible and Sincere Transgender Journey

LINGUA FRANCA (2019) ReviewDirected by Isabel Sandoval She’s an OFW, she’s fighting for her work, she’s fighting for her identity, she’s fighting for herself. You may say that Isabel Sandoval’s Lingua Franca is an essential viewing. Not just because it’s a terrific drama but because of the issues and themes it addresses, through the journey …

Jameson Blake and Joao Constancia’s ‘My Lockdown Romance’ now on Sky Pay-Per-View

A ghost from Jameson Blake’s past comes back to haunt him as his estranged friend Joao Constancia returns to reconnect in another much-awaited BL film from Star Cinema, “My Lockdown Romance,” which will premiere worldwide on CineXpress via SKY Movies Pay-Per-View on November 13. In the latest film directed by Bobby Bonifacio, Jr., Jameson stars as …

From pandemic worries to kilig in BL Series ‘Boys’ Lockdown’

I know, the fourth episode was already out for paid advance screening but I just want to write about how the third episode of Boys’ Lockdown delivered the tears and the kiligs. SPOILERS AHEAD! Let’s talk about that breakdown scene. Teetin Villanueva is a silent monster. You can feel the restraint of her character as …

‘My Gear and Your Gown’ Episode 6: Romance Brewing, New Conflict Unfolding

We’re now on the sixth episode of the Thai boys’ love series ‘My Gear and Your Gown’ exclusively streaming on WeTV and iflix and we’re getting to know Itt, Pai, Pure and Waan better and better. Each friendship has their own highlights, Pure and Waan are getting more comfortable being close and Itt and Pai …

With Politics and Pride Month, Filmmaker Jay Altarejos Creates ‘Balangaw’ Digital Series

The first quarter of 2020 has been controversial to filmmaker Joselito “Jay” Altarejos already. His film ‘Walang Kasarian Ang Digmaang Bayan (The Revolution Knows No Gender)’ was pulled out from the Sinag Maynila Film Festival and now, he has an opportunity to pour out his passion, his frustrations, his love for his craft through a digital …

Cinema ’76 Wraps Up Pride Month Celebration with “Pride Sesh”

In celebration of Pride Month, Cinema ’76 Film Society, the metro’s pioneer micro-cinema, will be hosting PRIDE SESH, a meaningful discussion on “Pride in the Filipino Film Industry”.  This session’s panel will be led by industry experts and members of the LGBT community both in front and behind the camera. The list of speakers include Jay Altarejos (Kasal), Rod Singh (Mamu …

13 Reasons Why Katherine Langford Loves Simon

Australian actress Katherine Langford has garnered global recognition and critical acclaim as ‘Hannah Baker’ in Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” which became a worldwide phenomenon shortly after its 2017 release on the global platform.                 Katherine plays Leah, best friend to her secretly gay friend whom she also has feelings for in her latest, most …