Posted on

‘Topakk’ Review: Action-packed and abundant with thrills and violence

You can feel the dirt, blood and sweat in every scene. From its explosive opening sequence to its finale, Topakk manages to be gripping and heart-pounding. An action-packed crime drama with abundance of thrills and violence, the Arjo Atayde-led film is what action genre fans are looking for.

TOPAKK is an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. Now showing in cinemas nationwide from Nathan Studios, Strawdogs Studio and Fusee. Rated R-16 and R-18 by the MTRCB. #TopakkMMFF

Posted on

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. 

Posted on

Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual’s ‘The Kingdom’ Reimagines an Uncolonized Philippines this MMFF 2024

Prepare to see The Philippines “that might have been” with The Kingdom, one of the most-awaited Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entries this year. This bold new film reimagines the nation as a land untouched by colonization, where a powerful monarchy still rules. Directed by Mike Tuviera, DGPI and produced by MQuest Ventures Inc, M-ZET TV Productions, and APT Entertainment Inc, the film tells an intense family drama set against the backdrop of the Kingdom of Kalayaan—a realm filled with tradition, secrets, and a fierce struggle for the throne.

Posted on

‘Topakk’ star Arjo Atayde talks about his latest action thriller movie, reinventing himself

“Topakk is a movie about camaraderie. It’s definitely tackling something very important, it’s tackling PTSD. It has a very interesting story,” shares lead star and producer Arjo Atayde. “This is a project of director Richard Somes. All credit goes to him, this has been his baby project,” he continues. Describing his director Richard Somes, “sobrang …

Continue reading “‘Topakk’ star Arjo Atayde talks about his latest action thriller movie, reinventing himself”

Posted on

Action thriller ‘Topakk’ secures Hollywood sales and distribution

THERE is massive Hollywood buzz surrounding Nathan Studios Inc.’s Topakk as it is set to go international with the support of Canada-based production company, Raven Banner Entertainment. And this comes after another stellar global reception of Nathan Studios’ maiden foray into MIPCOM Cannes, where they successfully screened the pilot episode of their first ever series, …

Continue reading “Action thriller ‘Topakk’ secures Hollywood sales and distribution”

Posted on

Angeli Khang, Paolo Gumabao, Sid Lucero star in intense sexy drama ‘Silip sa Apoy’

Be like a moth to the flame and get attracted to the heat of the fire as we take a peek on the lustful world of Silip sa Apoy, now available on Vivamax. It’s only the first month of the year yet Vivamax is about to showcase another controversial Vivamax Original Movie with Silip sa …

Continue reading “Angeli Khang, Paolo Gumabao, Sid Lucero star in intense sexy drama ‘Silip sa Apoy’”

Posted on

“Smaller and Smaller Circles” Review: A Smart and Gripping Crime Thriller

SMALLER AND SMALLER CIRCLES (2017) Review Directed by Raya Martin “Time and forgetfulness are the allies of abusers.” There is something eerie in Raya Martin’s film adaptation of Smaller and Smaller Circles but that makes the film feel more authentic in presenting its story. A young boy dies and was dumped in Payatas. As the investigation got …

Continue reading ““Smaller and Smaller Circles” Review: A Smart and Gripping Crime Thriller”

Posted on

Crime Thriller “Smaller and Smaller Circles” Urges the Audience to Look Closer

This December, “Smaller and Smaller Circles” dares the Filipino viewers to look closer. A crime thriller directed by award-winning filmmaker Raya Martin, “Smaller and Smaller Circles” is the much-awaited film adaptation of the best-selling novel by Filipina author F.H. Batacan. Hailed as one of the most anticipated films of 2017, Filipino audiences will finally see …

Continue reading “Crime Thriller “Smaller and Smaller Circles” Urges the Audience to Look Closer”