ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
JesCom Films’ MMFF entry “Los Salvajes Bravos” recounts the 1887 Madrid Expo where indigenous Filipinos were displayed as human exhibits. Starring Romnick Sarmenta and Ruru Madrid, the film honors the courage and human dignity of forgotten figures.
EDJOP, a film on activist Edgar Jopson starring Elijah Canlas & Jodi Sta. Maria, will have its international premiere at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival (Asian Future section) on Oct 27, 2026, as it pursues global distribution.
Ahead of its September 16 theatrical release, the team behind Edjop—the highly anticipated biopic of 1970s youth activist Edgar Jopson—is taking its promotional tour directly to Philippine universities. Through the youth-led Edjop Campus Conversations, the filmmakers and cast aim to foster genuine dialogue with students across the country rather than hosting a traditional press junket.
From the creators of Ignacio de Loyola and GomBurZa comes a new historical epic. 🎬
Jesuit Communications unveils Los Salvajes Bravos (The Brave Ones). This powerful drama-adventure follows the journey of Igorots brought to the 1887 Madrid Exposition. Starring an elite ensemble including Romnick Sarmenta, Ruru Madrid, Michael de Mesa, and Andreas Muñoz.
I was surprised the film isn’t as slow-paced as Lana’s previous serious dramas. ‘Sisa’ is an entertaining, immersive and powerful drama that will leave you in awe because of its story, powerhouse cast and how it is told. This is Jun Robles Lana at his best, controlling how every scene is perceived and presented, and demonstrating a masterful command over its narrative that keeps the audience glued to the screen from start to finish.
In Manila’s Finest, director Raymond Red—a Cannes Palme d’Or winner—uses the gritty, neon-soaked backdrop of 1969 Manila to do more than showcase a vintage aesthetic. While the period-accurate cruisers and sharp uniforms offer a visual masterclass, this Metro Manila Film Festival entry carries a weight that transcends its retro setting. At its core, the film is a multi-generational saga that mirrors modern-day urgency, reminding us that the fight for integrity and the bonds of family are as relevant now as they were decades ago.
Watch ‘MANILA’S FINEST’ in cinemas this Christmas, December 25, 2025.
The finest days of 1960s Manila came to life at the grand media launch of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 entry Manila’s Finest. Led by its star-studded cast and powerful creative team, the film is fast gaining traction for what is poised to be one of this year’s most talked-about MMFF entries – a police drama set in the gritty, changing Manila of 1969.
After more than a century of being confined to the margins of history, the iconic revolutionary heroine Gregoria de Jesús, the Lakambini ng Katipunan, finally takes the spotlight in a film dedicated to her story. ‘Lakambini Gregoria de Jesus’ opens in Philippine cinemas on November 5.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has expressed its support for TBA Studios’ historical film “Quezon.”
QUEZON (2025) ReviewDirected by Jerrold Tarog The film is like its titular role’s personalities; you can’t pinpoint one that can describe it as a whole. Quezon, played wonderfully by Jericho Rosales, takes you on his journey as a politician in an entertaining way that feels as if he is multitasking as the writer, director, and …
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