John Arcilla shares he almost backed out of ‘Suarez’ movie

When asked if he’s a spiritual person, Suarez: The Healing Priest star John Arcilla answers, “well, I must say yes. Mas gusto ko sabihin na spiritual ako kesa religious. Kung relihiyoso kasi mas panatiko ka sa simbahan, spiritual is mas naniniwala ka sa kapangyarihan ng pananampalataya at ng iisang Diyos. Meron ka mang sinasamahang grupo …

Why ‘Fan Girl’ is the MMFF Film Everyone’s Talking About

Fresh from glowing reviews from its Japan and Estonia premieres, the latest film from Antoinette Jadaone is about the fan girl in all of us- with brilliant performances from newcomer Charlie Dizon and Paulo Avelino, who’s playing as himself. If you had one night with your idol, are you ready for the most memorable day …

Duterte invites Pinoys to watch MMFF movies online

President Rodrigo Duterte encourages Filipinos from all over the world to patronize locally produced films by supporting the 46th edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) via UPSTREAM in partnership with GMovies, which will take place as scheduled this Christmas season.The MMFF opens on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020 until January 21, 2021.  “This …

Globe partners with MMDA to Bring MMFF to Filipino Homes via Upstream

The holiday season is fast approaching and while Filipinos are known to have the grandest (and longest) celebrations out there, with the current situation, the festivities will surely be different this year. By this time last year, the Christmas craze had begun with establishments festooned with decorations and lights, malls crowded with shoppers, and the warm …

#MMFF2019 Top Grosser ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ Now Available on Google Play Movies

The highest-grossing film of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2019 is now available for rent and for purchasing at the Google Play Movies. https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Miracle_in_Cell_No_7?id=KgVaOenNMPA.P The film, starring Aga Muhlach, Bela Padilla, John Arcilla, Joel Torre, JC Santos and introducing Xia Vigor, is a local adaptation of the hit 2013 South Korean movie with the same …

#MMFF2019 ‘Mindanao’ The Movie Comes Home for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2019

From Korea at the Busan International Film Festival, to Tokyo at the Tokyo International Film Festival, to Egypt at the Cairo International Film Festival, to Estonia, to India and to Taiwan, Brillante Ma Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’ is finally coming home to the Philippines this Christmas for the 45th Metro Manila Film Festival. The film tells the story …

Culion: From a Forgotten History to an Epic Drama Movie

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 world needs to know their story through film. So, they felt they needed to produce a film about the forgotten history of the beautiful island …

Coco Martin Plays Multiple Roles in Front and Behind the Camera in ‘3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon’

Back on the director’s chair, box-office king Coco Martin has more roles on and off cam in the action comedy movie ‘3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon.’ When asked about the poster, having three Palomas (Coco Martin’s female disguise), he shares that those three are three different person and that there are more characters he’s playing in …