The 95th Academy Awards is fast approaching as it announced its list of nominees, who are all set to potentially win the coveted award this coming March. Among all the categories, the most prestigious award of the night is the Best Picture category. The films that won under this category are masterpieces and have continued […]
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Film industry bats for reduced taxes in Congress
THE film industry told Congress it is too heavily taxed, and added that reducing the tax burden would encourage filmmakers to produce more movies of higher quality. At a hearing of the House committee on creative industry and performing arts, producer Josabeth V. Alonso proposed a reduction in the amusement tax on movies to 5% […]
Metro Manila Film Festival 2022: Telling disturbing truths
By Brontë H. Lacsamana, Reporter Movie Review Nanahimik ang Gabi Directed by Shugo Praico MTRCB Rating: R-13 THE DILEMMA of whether to close one’s eyes and keep silent or speak up about situations of injustice is something we all grapple with in life. In this suspense thriller, it’s also something the main character Me-Ann must […]
MMFF offers whole gamut of genres
1 of 8 A ROMANTIC comedy, a suspense-thriller-drama, an action-adventure comedy, a techno-horror film, an action-drama, a comedy drama, and two family dramas make the lineup for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the film festival starts on Dec. 25 and runs until Jan. 7, 2023. […]
‘Nocebo’ out in PH cinemas January 2023
TBA Studios has acquired the Philippine theatrical distribution rights to “Nocebo,” the Filipino-Irish suspense thriller starring Eva Green (“300: Rise of an Empire”), Mark Strong (“Shazam!”) and Cebuana actress Chai Fonacier (“Patay na si Hesus”). Directed by Irish Film and Television Awards-winning filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan (“Vivarium”) and written by Garret Shanley (“Without Name”), “Nocebo” centers […]
GHY and Curtin University Sign MOU to Jointly Shape the Next Generation of Media & Film Talents in the Region
Singapore, Dec 8, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – G.H.Y Culture & Media Holding Co., Limited (“GHY”, and together with its subsidiaries and its PRC Affiliated Entities, the “Group”), a leading diversified group in Asia’s media and entertainment industry, is pleased to announce that G.H.Y Culture & Media (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of […]
Meet the Fabels
Movie Review The Fabelmans Directed by Steven Spielberg ARGUABLY Steven Spielberg doesn’t need to do an autobiographical film, he’s been doing them all his life — Sugarland Express features a mother as a driven force of nature, Jaws includes the subplot of ship’s captain bullying a nerdy scientist, Close Encounters of the Third Kind follows […]
Cannes-winning ‘Triangle of Sadness’ showing in Cebu starting Nov. 30
CEBUANOS will now have the chance to experience the critically acclaimed satirical dark comedy film “Triangle of Sadness” on the big screen starting Wednesday, Nov. 30. “Triangle of Sadness” features Filipino actress Dolly de Leon, whose stunning performance has garnered praise from film critics. De Leon, who plays cleaning lady Abigail, was named by Variety […]
Autobiography, Bold Eagle named QCinema’s best films
A FULL-LENGTH film about a young man who gets caught up in violent events and an X-rated short film about a sex worker and his cat took the top prizes at the 10th QCinema International Film Festival. The awards ceremony was held on Nov. 23 at Novotel in Araneta Center, Quezon City. Makbul Mubarak’s directorial […]
What to See This Week (11/25/22)
1 of 3 CAREY Mulligan & Zoe Kazan in SHE SAID Strange World She Said THE STORY of how New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor broke one of the most important stories in a generation — a story that helped launch the #MeToo movement and shattered decades of silence around the subject […]
Direk Perci keeps busy
1 of 3 A SCENE from the film LiveScream A SCENE from the film Mahal Kita Beksman DIRECTOR Percival ‘Perci’ Intalan Has two films out in November TELEVISION and film producer and director Percival M. Intalan is a busy man — he released two very different films back-to-back in November. Now streaming on Vivamax Plus […]
What to see This Week (11/18/22)
1 of 2 Mahal Kita, Beksman MAKEUP artist and fashion designer Dali deals with his family’s frustration when they find out that he – whom they all assumed was gay — is courting a woman. Directed by Percival M. Intalan, the film stars Christian Bables, Keempee de Leon, Iana Bernardez, and Katya Santos. MTRCB Rating: […]
Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa
LONDON — Cameras flashed as stars of the highly anticipated sequel to Marvel’s Black Panther walked the red carpet at the Wakanda Forever premiere in London. Set in the fictional African land of Wakanda, Black Panther became a global hit and was hailed as a milestone for racial diversity in Hollywood when it came out […]
Are video game movies getting better?
Video games have been adapted into films for a long time, with some notable adaptations like the first “Mortal Kombat” film to the “Tomb Raider” movies starring Angelina Jolie dating back to the late ‘90s and early 2000s. The video game movie genre is definitely full of hit or misses with most misses either gaining […]
MMFF 2022 films announced
The complete lineup of films to be shown in the 48th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) was announced on Thursday in a post on the film festival official’s Facebook page. The final four films that complete the festival’s lineup of eight films were chosen from 22 film submissions. They are: Mikhail Red’s techno-horror film Deleter (produced by Viva Communications, […]
Exclusive: Geisler opens up on healing, hope, and hit movie ‘Doll House’
It is challenging to create a singularly exceptional story that stands out against the shelves of Philippine cinema, especially since family-centered themes are common in Filipino movies. However, despite utilizing a family-centered narrative, Netflix’s “Doll House” has managed to shine bright by weaving various themes that tugged on everyone’s heartstrings. It added a humane element […]
Stuff to do (10/14/22)
1 of 5 The Pen kicks off Christmas with concert THE PENINSULA Manila kicks off the holiday season on Oct. 14 with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and festive music by The CompanY, 92AD, and The Peninsula Strings at The Lobby. While the lights, decorations, and stars have changed through the years, The Pen’s […]
What To See This Week (10/14/22)
1 of 4 Confidential Assignment 2: International HYUN Bin’s Im Cheol-ryong returns to South Korea to track down the notorious leader of a North Korean criminal organization who escaped and is said to be hiding in Seoul. Directed by Lee Seok-hoon, the film stars Hyun Bin, Hae-jin Yoo, Daniel Henney, Jin Seon-kyu, and Im Yoon-ah. […]
TBA Studios brings Japanese dystopian film ‘Plan 75’ to PH
TBA Studios, one of the leading film production and distribution companies in the Philippines, has acquired the exclusive Philippine theatrical rights to the award-winning film “Plan 75.”Written and directed by acclaimed short film director Chie Hayakawa, this critically lauded dystopian drama made its international premiere in Un Certain Regard at this year’s Cannes Film Festival […]
Chismis: Historical storytelling on film
1 of 2 A STILL from the film Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral A SCENE from the film Heneral Luna WE learn most of our history in the classroom, through books, documentaries, and lectures by historians. While historical films can supplement our knowledge, it is important to distinguish fact from fiction, and to not take the […]