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“Patay na si Hesus” Filmmakers Talk About the Roadtrip Comedy Movie

No one gets crucified in the new satirical comedy “Patay na si Hesus.” Well, no one or nothing except Pinoy cinema’s tired cliches, our outdated biases, predictable expectations and actors’ over-the-top performances. The latter gets skewered by the cast’s purposely deadpan dialogue delivery – led by the effortless Jaclyn Jose – rendering punchlines funnier, the …

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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 …

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“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 …

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Discounts & Promos for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino this August

August will truly be an exciting month for lovers of Filipino films. Counting down days to the official screening of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino films on August 16-22, 2017 in all theaters nationwide, the Film Development Council of the Philippines has announced more promos offered in the cinemas. As audiences will have their pick of twelve …

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Road Trip Family Comedy “Patay na si Hesus” to be Distributed by Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures, distributor of blockbuster Hollywood movies, picks for distribution the Philippines comedy “Patay na si Hesus,” starring Cannes Film Festival 2016’s Best Actress (“Ma’ Rosa”) Jaclyn Jose. Home to blockbuster films such as “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the Resident Evil franchise, and the James Bond movies “Spectre” and “Skyfall,” the Sony-owned company marks its return to …

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“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 …

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WATCH: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Official Entry “Patay na si Hesus” Full Trailer

Just a month before its nationwide release through FDCP’s Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, Jaclyn Jose starrer “Patay na se Hesus” released its full trailer. Watch the full trailer here: When Iyay (Jaclyn Kose) learns that Hesus, her ex-husband, has died, she gathers her children and tells them they are going on a road trip from Cebu City to …

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