ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
If you’ve been following our updates on ‘Culion,’ we’ve emphasized the film’s women-centric story and it stars Iza Calzado, Meryll Soriano and one soon to be announced. But of course, the film wouldn’t be complete without its male leads. Joem Bascon will play Kanor, the male lead opposite to Iza Calzado’s Anna. He’s a fisherman …
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Although leprosy on the island-town of Culion was abolished in the 1980s, it was only in 2006 when it was declared a leprosy-free area by the World Health Organization. Writer Ricky Lee and director Alvin Yapan will take us to 1940s when a cure from leprosy is still far from being made, when hope is lost for most …
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The three main characters of Ricky Lee and Alvin Yapan’s historical drama ‘Culion’ are almost complete as multi-awarded actress Meryll Soriano joins Iza Calzado as Ditas, the one who has the worst case of Hansen’s disease or leprosy. She signed her contract with producer Mark Shandii Bacolod. Her character Ditas, as explained to us, has …
Multi-awarded actress Iza Calzado signs her contract as an actress and executive producer of the upcoming historical drama film ‘Culion.’ Present during the contact signing are ‘Culion’ producer Shandii Bacolod, executive producer Gilie Sing, Iza Calzado’s manager Noel Ferrer and Iza Calzado herself. Iza Calzado is Culion. Producer Shandii Bacolod shares that even before talks …
The team behind the controversial and critically-acclaimed film ‘Oro’ producer Shandii Bacolod and director Alvin Yapan is back with a historical film with the Philippines’ most respected writer, Mr. Ricky Lee. The film follows the story of three best friends (Anna, Doris and Ditas). Afflicted with leprosy and living like virtual prisoners in 1940s in Culion, …
In a history ruled by kings, there was a moment when two queens wrote the future. Watch the brand new trailer of Focus Features’ dramatic thriller Mary, Queen of Scots starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. Check out the trailer below and watch Mary, Queen of Scots in Philippine cinemas March 2019. Mary, Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life …
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Experience the most dangerous mission in human history. Watch the brand new trailer of First Man, the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. Check out the trailer below and watch First Man in Philippine cinemas October 17. On …
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GOYO: ANG BATANG HENERAL (2018) Review Directed by Jerrold Tarog While Heneral Luna was bold enough to be made and to be released in a country wherein mostly romantic comedy movies are patronized, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral is braver to be bigger but at the same time, be more than just a movie about a hero. The film …
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Universal Pictures has just released the trailer for its Lenten presentation – the Biblical drama Mary Magdalene from director Garth Davis (Lion) and starring Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Joaquin Phoenix (Inherent Vice). Check out the trailer and watch Mary Magdalene in Philippine cinemas March 21. Set in the Holy Land in the …
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DARKEST HOUR (2017) Review Directed by Joe Wright All right, Gary Oldman have been giving us impeccable performances from his previous movies but as Winston Churchill, it seems he embodied the character so well, it feels as though I am watching the actual Churchill in Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour. The film showcases not only …
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