‘Voltes V Legacy: The Cinematic Experience’ Review: A win for multi-generational fans, a leap for PH VFX

VOLTES V LEGACY: THE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE (2023) ReviewDirected by Mark Reyes 2023 may be the year for the fan boys/girls. From Slam Dunk, Dungeons & Dragons, The Last of Us, and now, we have a live-action adaptation of Voltes V being released first in the cinemas. The “movie cut” or “Cinematic Experience” as they call …

Director Mark Reyes shares first official sneak peek at ‘Voltes V: Legacy’

More than seven years of preparation, we’re finally seeing a glimpse of GMA Network’s biggest project to date, Voltes V: Legacy. Check out director Mark Reyes’ Instagram post on our first official sneak peek at the action fantasy series below: Voltes V Legacy is a live-action television adaptation by GMA Network of the Japanese anime television series Chōdenji Machine Voltes V which was produced …

Three Finalists Revealed for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Year 3

Three (3) finalists of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) 3 were announced by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) last March 28 at a press conference held at Gloria Maris at Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City. Three (3) selected films in the advanced stage of development or production stage and five (5) finished …

‘Born Beautiful’ Review: Brave, Funny, A Game-Changer

BORN BEAUTIFUL (2019) Review Directed by Perci Intalan “Bakit ganyan ang itsura mo? Mukha kang tomboy na nag-aalok ng Bear Brand!” That joke never gets old even if I saw the trailer multiple times already. Perci Intalan’s installment to the monumental 2016 LGBT drama movie Die Beautiful may be short on emotional depth but it’s story is brave, …

Martin del Rosario: ‘Born Beautiful’ is More Than its Controversial Kissing Scenes

The common comment we got after the release of the red band trailer of Born Beautiful was full of wild kissing scenes. And though that might not be a big thing for some, the characters kissing are actually all male actors. Yes, Martin del Rosario, now playing the role of Barbs (previously played by Christian Bables) does wild …

“Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B” Review: Ryza Cenon Shines in Modern Manananggal Tale

ANG MANANANGGAL SA UNIT 23B (2016) Review Directed by Prime Cruz A Manananggal love story with a hugot is what it is advertised, but this isn’t your typical Manananggal love story, it doesn’t even go with your typical romance hugot movie. Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B changes the game, it offers more than just blood, than just romance, it offers the human …

IN PHOTOS: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino at the Park

In line with the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, the Film Development Council of the Philippines held a one-day Pista at the Park last August 13, 2017, Sunday at the Rizal Park in Manila. It was be a celebration of our country’s fiesta culture, as well as showcase of the PPP films. This was open to the public with free admission. But in case you …

“Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B” Held a Successful Celebrity Screening at UP Cine Adarna

It was a jam-packed special screening for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017 official entry Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B at the UP Cine Adarna. Even though it was raining, people were still lining up to watch the film with the cast and crew. To the surprise of the audience, the producers decided to screen the uncut version of the …

“Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B” Nationwide Release Has Changes & Additional Scenes

After its successful run at the QCinema International Film Festival, Prime Cruz’s Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B is finally getting its nationwide release. But what’s in it for those who have already seen it? According to producer Perci Intalan of The IdeaFirst Company, there are changes and additional scenes for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino or the …