When asked if the story of Tagpuan is still relevant with the ongoing pandemic, director McArthur Alejandre shares a rather deep personal meaning of love and life. “Ang pandemic ginawa … Continue Reading ‘Tagpuan’: From Manila to Hong Kong to New York, with Love
CULION (2019) Review Directed by Alvin Yapan It was hard to move on from that heartbreaking and awe-inspiring ending. I was trying not to cry for being overwhelmed at the … Continue Reading #MMFF2019 ‘Culion’ Review: A Heartbreaking and Awe-Inspiring Story of Hope
It was until married couple Ms. Gilie Sing and sir Peter visited the island of Culion, Palawan and witness the rich history unfolding before their eyes that they decided the … Continue Reading Culion: From a Forgotten History to an Epic Drama Movie
Being part of the Metro Manila Film Festival is one thing, but to get high praises from a National Artist who is also the head of the selection committee is … Continue Reading National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera Praises MMFF 2019 Official Entry ‘Culion’
John Lloyd Cruz may be the jaw-dropping surprise of Culion‘s teaser trailer but the scope of the story, the mounting of the film and the overall message of this historical drama is … Continue Reading ‘Culion’ Teaser Brings Back the Glory Days of Filipino Epic Movies
After two years of leaving showbiz, multi-awarded actor John Lloyd Cruz makes a comeback via the teaser trailer of the Ricky Lee-written historical drama movie Culion. The film, written by Ricky Lee, produced … Continue Reading John Lloyd Cruz Makes a Comeback in Teaser Trailer for ‘Culion’
Two words, Neil Daza. If you’re not familiar with the name, maybe you’re familiar with his works. ‘Feng Shui’ (2004), ‘Signal Rock’ (2018), ‘Nabubulok’ (2017), ‘Gusto Kita With All My … Continue Reading EXCLUSIVE: First Official Stills from Historical Drama Movie ‘Culion’
“We have found our Doris.” That’s what producer Shandii Bacolod told us at the meet and greet of the historical movie ‘Culion.’ His biggest project to date after producing the … Continue Reading Jasmine Curtis-Smith Completes the Cast of ‘Culion,’ Feels Honored to be Part of the Historical Film
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, … Continue Reading Joem Bascon, Mike Liwag All Set for ‘Culion’
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 … Continue Reading Culion: The Optimistic, The Believer, The Hopeless
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, … Continue Reading Iza Calzado is Culion
MAMANG (2018) by Denise O’Hara. Lovely, warm and heartbreaking, Denis O’Hara’s Mamang paints a charming mother-and-son relationship while also tackling the difficulty of getting old. Celeste Legazpi and Ketchup Eusebio … Continue Reading #Cinemalaya2018 Reviews: “Mamang,” “Distance”
“All I can say is that, your Mama is here because she needs to be here with us.” Check out the teaser for Distance formerly titled Sa Pagitan ng Dito at Doon starring Iza … Continue Reading #Cinemalaya2018: Teaser for Iza Calzado Starrer “Distance” Released
Three months from now, we’ll witness the 14th edition of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. One of the new entries “Sa Pagitan ng Dito at Doon” which replaced Dexter Hemedez has started … Continue Reading #Cinemalaya2018: Perci Intalan’s “Sa Pagitan ng Dito at Doon” Starts Filming
MAY 3, 2018. The official nominees for the 66th FAMAS Awards were announced at Victorino’s Restaurant, Quezon City. Here are the nominees: BEST ORIGINAL SONG “TWELVE” – 12 “ANG PANDAY” … Continue Reading FULL LIST: 66th FAMAS Awards Nominees
Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will celebrate the triumphs of the Filipino filmmakers by hosting the FDCP Film Ambassadors’ Night on February 9, 2018 at Sampaguita Gardens, Quezon City. This is to give … Continue Reading Lav Diaz, Brillante Mendoza, Charo Santos-Concio Included in FDCP’s Film Ambassadors for 2018