ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
August might have ended, but the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino is still on and touring the country with quality Filipino films with different genre sure to entertain and educate our audiences. Catch them in the screens of the Film Development Council of the Philippines Cinematheque Centres in Manila, Iloilo and Davao for only P150. BAKWIT …
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QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema) gives visibility to noteworthy cinematic craftsmanship with a wide array of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) international films. Co-presented by The Film Development Council of the Philippines, RainbowQC presents a stellar lineup of films on experiences of the LGBT community. In this year’s competition are “1985”, “Hard Paint”, “The Heiresses”, …
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With a partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Focus on Asia Fukuoka International Film Festival joins and celebrates Philippine Cinema for its One Hundred Years by highlighting a Special Feature on Filipino Films for its 2018 edition. Considered as a Country of Focus celebration, the Agency will lead the delegation of …
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NOW SHOWING IN PHILIPPINE CINEMAS August 15, 2018 ANG BABAENG ALLERGIC SA WI-FI – Rated PG BAKWIT BOYS – Rated PG MADILIM ANG GABI – Rated R-16 PINAY BEAUTY – Rated R-13 SIGNAL ROCK – Rated R-13 THE DAY AFTER VALENTINE’S – Rated PG UNLI LIFE – Rated PG WE WILL NOT DIE TONIGHT – Rated R-16 STILL SHOWING THE MEG – In 4D, …
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Here’s the full list of winners of the recently concluded Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018 Awards Night held at the Main Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines: Audience Choice Award (Short Feat): KIKO by Jojo Driz Audience Choice Award (Full-length): LIWAY by Kip Oebanda Best Sound (Full-length): WILDSOUND for Musmos na Sumibol sa …
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Eight incredible films have been selected by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), a one-week exclusive screening of films in all theaters nationwide. Catch the films and its stars during the biggest pre-event – the PPP Grand Fans Day and All-Star Parade on August 11 at the Quezon City …
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In the continuing celebration of Philippine Cinema this August, the Film Development Council of the Philippines proudly presented six (6) award-winning independent films under the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018 Special Feature Section during a Press Launch held last August 1, 2018 in Quezon City. The PPP Special Feature Section opened its doors to outstanding …
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PAN DE SALAWAL (2018) by Che Espiritu If you’re finding something a bit magical or out of the ordinary at this year’s Cinemalaya Film Festival, Che Espiritu’s Pan de Salawal is the movie for you. It’s for the whole family because of its ability to be wholesome and delightful visually and emotionally. The film, gracefully led by Bodjie …
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You’re in your 70s or 80s and you’re already at peace with the person you’re with but suddenly your husband contacts you and needs your assistance until….. his dying day? It’s a tricky question and situation but that is hardly tackled in Philippine cinemas that’s what producer Omar Sortijas told us during the pocket press …
It takes guts to write, produce and film a movie about Martial Law today. Not only does history being re-written today, more are uneducated of the events and chose to rely on Facebook memes and fake news. Brave are those who still choose to tell their stories amid the hate, the bashing and sometimes, worse. …