Kiko Pangilinan: I think the movie industry is overtaxed
Kiko Pangilinan discusses plans to support the entertainment industry, drawing inspiration from Korea’s government initiatives. Explore his vision here.
Angkasangga Rises to Top 11 in Latest OCTA Survey
Angkasangga Partylist (#107 on the ballot) is proving to be the dark horse of the 2025 elections, soaring into Top 11 in the latest OCTA Research survey—a remarkable climb that highlights its fast-growing national traction and grassroots strength.
‘The Kingdom’ Review: Well-thought out family and political drama
The Kingdom’ promises a different world but still familiar and they delivered. Performance-wise, there’s no complaints on its cast. What makes the film impressive is that the country they’ve developed, while fictitious, feels authentic to the characters. It doesn’t feel half baked. I wish the mounting felt more cinematic though.
THE KINGDOM is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Rated PG by the MTRCB. #TheKingdomMMFF
Full review here: https://pelikulamania.com/2024/12/25/the-kingdom-review-well-thought-out-family-and-political-drama/
Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual takes you to an uncolonized Philippines in ‘The Kingdom’
On Christmas Day, moviegoers will get to experience a reimagined Philippines that has never been touched by colonization and a strong monarchy that continues to rule the land. Rated PG by the MTRCB and opening in cinemas nationwide on December 25 as one of the official entries to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2024), The Kingdom promises an immersive cinematic journey that will make Filipinos prouder of their rich cultural heritage.
Highly-anticipated second season of ‘House of the Dragon’ arrives June 17 exclusively on HBO and HBO Go
PHILIPPINES, MARCH 21, 2024 – The eight-episode second season of the HBO Original drama series House of the Dragon debuts Monday, June 17 on HBO and HBO GO. Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series & Films, debuted HBO’s first-ever “dueling” trailers at Series Mania in Lille, France on Thursday, …
Cinemalaya 2018’s highest grossing film ‘Liway’ to be available on YouTube for FREE
I still remember the thunderous applause and cheers at the end of the gala screening of Cinemalaya 2018 official entry Liway at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo). After the hair-raising ending, people stood up, clapped their hands and shout their praises for the movie. Kip Oebanda’s political drama movie …
Short film about ophthalmologist-turned-health advocate Dra. Minguita Padilla shares plight of healthworkers during pandemic
Looks like the pandemic response of the government was the last straw for ophthalmologist-turned health advocate Dra. Miguita Padilla as she decides to run for senator this coming May 2022 elections. But who is Dra. Minguita Padilla? Know the inspiring story of Dr. Ma. Dominga “Minguita” Padilla via a 45-minute short film entitled “Liwanag” starring …
Jay Altarejos’ controversial film ‘Walang Kasarian Ang Digmang Bayan’ available on KTX this November 30
From pioneering the digital age of New Queer Cinema in the Philippines with his internationally awarded films such as Memories of Forgetting (2020), Jino to MarĪ (2019), Tale of the Lost Boys (2017), Unfriend (2014), Kasal-The Commitment (2014), The Game of Juan’s Life (2009), Antonio’s Secret (2010) – Joselito Altarejos very recently turned his advocacies …
With Politics and Pride Month, Filmmaker Jay Altarejos Creates ‘Balangaw’ Digital Series
The first quarter of 2020 has been controversial to filmmaker Joselito “Jay” Altarejos already. His film ‘Walang Kasarian Ang Digmaang Bayan (The Revolution Knows No Gender)’ was pulled out from the Sinag Maynila Film Festival and now, he has an opportunity to pour out his passion, his frustrations, his love for his craft through a digital …
Jay Altarejos Returns to Sinag Maynila Film Festival with ‘Walang Kasarian ang Digmang Bayan’
After ‘TPO’ in 2016, ‘Tale of the Lost Boys’ in 2018 and ‘Jino to Mari’ in 2019, writer and director Joselito “Jay” Altarejos returns to the Sinag Maynila Film Festival this 2020 with the political drama ‘Walang Kasarian ang Digmang Bayan.’ Walang Kasarian ang Digmang Bayan (The Revolution Knows No Gender) chronicles the journey of filmmaker, Paolo, played by Oliver Aquino, …