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‘Sisa’ Review: Powerful and haunting, boasts a plethora of talents

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.

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‘Anino sa Likod ng Buwan On Stage’ Review: A masterclass in tension building

‘Anino sa Likod ng Buwan On Stage’ is a masterclass in tension building. From conversations of their experiences as strangers to friends in a time when there was a conflict between the military and communist insurgents, to revealing the truths about their identities and their hearts’ desires, the dialogues and their performances will give the audience an edge-of-your-seat experience.

Read our review of ‘ANINO SA LIKOD NG BUWAN ON STAGE’ which will run from March 1-23 at the PETA Theater.

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‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ Review: Flawed but extremely affecting

The comedy in ‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ may not be as snappy as Vice Ganda’s previous films but this is by far her best, her most emotional and Vice at her most vulnerable. The film knows the struggles it wants to show and presents it with a lot of heart and exceptional performances. A cautionary tale for families with breadwinners.

‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Star Cinema and The IdeaFirst Company. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #AndTheBreadWinnerIs

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Hilda Koronel’s Glorious Return in Jun Robles Lana’s new opus Sisa

The Philippine film industry is buzzing with excitement as the iconic ‘Gold Standard’ of acting, Hilda Koronel, makes her highly anticipated return to the big screen. After years away from the spotlight, she is set to star in SISA, helmed by multi-awarded filmmaker Jun Robles Lana, whose celebrated body of work as writer and as director has earned him acclaim both locally and internationally.

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‘Your Mother’s Son’ Review: Uncomfortable realities

I can’t remember the last time I was this uncomfortable even after watching a movie and it’s not even a horror one. But Jun Robles Lana’s latest film, ‘Your Mother’s Son,’ made me uncomfortable without being untrue to its characters, without them being overly dramatic. It’s the kind of film that you want to shake off after watching because of the discomfort its story tells especially about morality.

Read our 4.5 out of 5 stars review of YOUR MOTHER’S SON. Now showing at ElighTEN: The IdeaFirst Film Festival at Gateway Cineplex 18. Rated R-18 by the MTRCB. #YourMothersSon #IdeaFirstEnlighTEN

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‘Becky & Badette’ Review: Going beyond comedy

Both hilarious and heartwarming. The tandem of Pokwang and Domingo under the direction of Jun Lana offers different types of comedy and some will surprise you. But what’s great about the film is that it goes beyond the genre. If there’s a word for “may kabuluhang comedy,” that’s what I would describe Becky & Badette.

BECKY & BADETTE is now showing in cinemas nationwide from The IdeaFirst Company and OctoberTrain. Rated PG by the MTRCB. An official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival. #MMFF2023 #BeckyAndBadette

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Jun Robles Lana’s ‘Becky and Badette’ to bring stand out comedy this Christmas

MANILA, Philippines – This year’s Metro Manila Film Festival is set to double the holiday cheer with Jun Robles Lana’s Becky and Badette highlighting the movie lineup with a unique blend of humor, outrageous twinning, and delightful antics from comedy queens Eugene Domingo and Pokwang in their titular roles. Produced by The IdeaFirst Company and October Films, Becky and …

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Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival’s Critics’ Best Film ‘About Us But Not About Us’ to premiere in PH via Summer MMFF

About Us But Not About Us, the psychological thriller by Jun Robles Lana that critics in Europe hailed as an ‘unexpected real-time masterpiece,’ will finally screen here in the Philippines via the Summer edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival this April 8. Featuring brilliant performances by Romnick Sarmenta and Elijah Canlas, this Filipino film …

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