Here are a couple of things you should know about the horror-comedy film directed by the-late Robin Williams’ daughter, Zelda Williams. It’s been attempted here and there, and perhaps the most successful transition from Philippine Cinema to Hollywood almost never happened, if it weren’t for Dolly de Leon’s successful portrayal
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GOMBURZA Ignites Praises and Rave Reviews at its Star-studded Grand Red Carpet Premiere Night
MANILA, Philippines – As the countdown to the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival draws near, the historical biopic GOMBURZA receives an electrifying wave of enthusiasm during the star-studded red carpet premiere night at the Gateway Cineplex Cinema 5 on December 23. Heralded as the biggest historical film of the decade, GOMBURZA’s narrative has ignited conversations
‘Mallari’ review: Piolo Pascual’s Triple Threat in this game-changing Filipino horror film
Princess Kinoc reviews ‘Mallari’, a fictional account of the first documented Filipino serial killer of the same name. The film is part of this year’s MMFF 2023. The first documented Filipino serial killer is a priest. If that sentence has not brought a weight of thought in your mind today,
‘Firefly’ film review: beyond expectations in this hidden gem from MMFF 2023
In this review of the film ‘Firefly’, Princess Kinoc writes about Zig Dulay’s adaptation of Anj Atienza’s short story, of the same name. An entry in this year’s MMFF 2023. Firefly, to me, is undoubtedly one of the best films I have seen so far in this year’s MMFF line-up.
Mark your calendars, ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ is bigger than the first.
“‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ is worldbuilding and visual storytelling at its zenith”, says it’s producer. In PH cinemas this December 20. James Wan, the director whose work not only include the first Aquaman film, but he also directed The Conjuring movies, Insidious, and some Saw movies. And now he’s
Timothée Chalamet talks about the wonderful world in ‘Wonka’ in this featurette
Timothée Chalamet is proud to be a part of “Wonka.” All the singing and dancing aside, Chalamet, who plays the beloved chocolatier in the film, is most proud of being part of “a joyous movie, that is about bringing a light into a world that is in desperate need of
Poor Things (2023) review: Unfolding the catharsis in self-discovery, pleasure, and choice
Poor Things (2023) is the official opening film of QCinema 2023.
QCinema 2023 Restored Classics Section Unveiled
While QCinema is dedicated to screening the newest and most exciting films of the year, the festival also believes that there is room in the lineup for an appreciation of what has come before. So every year, the festival picks some of his favorite classic films, particularly ones that have
QCinema Launches Elevated Documentary Section
For its 11th edition, QCinema introduces QCDox, the official documentary program of the QCinema International Film Festival. Though the festival has exhibited documentaries before, QCDox is a stronger commitment to bringing more attention to the possibilities of the form. In line with this, QCinema has put together a lineup of
Emerging Talents Shine: QCinema Unwraps the 2023 Asian Next Wave Competitors
QCinema International Film Festival announces the titles competing in this year’s Asian Next Wave Competition — its premiere launching pad for Asia’s most promising filmmakers. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as QCinema announces this year’s Asian Next Wave competitors. All eight feature film directorial debuts vie for
GEEKED WEEK ’23: Netflix’s own Geek tribute is back on its third year
GEEKED WEEK is back! Starting November 6th, different worlds will collide in Netlfix’s Geeked. Brace yourselves for an epic week-long virtual celebration filled with debuts, news, first looks, behind-the-scenes secrets, merch drops, and more fun surprises from your favorite series, films, animation and games. Kicking off on Monday, November 6
‘Castaway Diva’ teaser is out! Park Eun-bin is back with a new k-drama this October 28
‘Castaway Diva’ teaser showcases Park Eun-bin’s singing prowess as a forgotten singer stuck in an island for 15 years??? What else can Park Eun-bin do? It seems like the talented actress is off to showcase another heartwarming drama in Netflix’s Castaway Diva. From learning to play the violin to portraying
Ballerina, a new Netflix K-Film comes this October 6
True to form, Ballerina is a new K-film to lookout for on Netflix this October 6. Netflix is filled with Korean dramas these days, and it’s not just focused on bringing you light-hearted dramas, but stories that are brimmed with passion and revenge-seeking characters. Just this month we’ve seen Mask
BERLIN is back this December 29
It’s the MONEY HEIST spinoff you’ve been waiting for. There’s no doubt about it, BERLIN is one of the most iconic characters to come out of the incredible series that is Money Heist (La Casa de Papel). It also brought international acclaim to Pedro Alonso and his portrayal of the
Netflix Philippines’ Kumukuti-kutitap Christmas! Check out new titles this ber-month
Netflix Philippines unveils their first-ever “station-ID”. You are not a Filipino if you haven’t started listening to Christmas tunes this September, so what better way to introduce new titles to the Filipino household than through a Station-ID that’s true to our Pinoy Christmas spirit? Yes, Christmas definitely comes early as
OMG! DonBelle’s newest series ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ is coming to Netflix!
DonBelle’s newest series is directed by Mae Cruz Alviar. Donnie Pangilinan and Belle Mariano’s love team is reaching greater heights this October as they’re back to make our hearts flutter in their new series Can’t Buy Me Love. Directed by Mae Cruz Alviar, Donny plays “Bingo,” a popular online seller juggling different
‘The Nun II’ is coming back to haunt you this September 6
The Nun II brings back one of the greatest evil in The Conjuring universe. Get ready for Valak’s return! Secure your tickets for now here. Experience the horror on September 6 in theaters. The trailer below is chilling, as it features a convent with some strange occurrences with a nun
Set Sail with Eiichiro Oda: Stream ONE PIECE Live-Action on Netflix, August 31
ONE PIECE Live Action series from Shueisha and Tomorrow Studios is an 8-episode show that sets sail August 31 on Netflix Step into the limelight, fellow treasure hunters, for today Netflix and Shueisha have unfurled a letter from none other than Eiichiro Oda, the mastermind behind the globe’s most iconic
‘The Flash’ premieres on HBO Go this August 25
Ezra Miller might be having a bad day somewhere, but his role as The Flash continues to live on as it premieres on HBO Go this August 25th. Coming to HBO GO on August 25, Warner Bros. Pictures The Flash is directed by Andy Muschietti (IT films, Mama). Ezra Miller
Marupok AF review: Twisted truths and tangled tales
Don’t be fooled by the rambunctious laughter and collective groan Marupok AF (Where is the Lie?) produced when it kickstarted Cinemalaya 19 at the Philippine International Convention Center last Friday, August 4. Quark Henares’ latest project, an adaptation of the unbelievably crazy and scandalous viral Twitter thread in 2020, knows
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is finally coming in July
Taylor Swift made the announcement in one of her “Eras Tour” concerts in her hometown of Nashville. As a recovering Swiftie, the last album of hers I fully listened to was “Speak Now”. As Tay-tay was 21 in 2010, I was 20. I didn’t really have the similar romantic explorations
The Equalizer 3: Denzel Washington takes on the mafia as seen in the trailer
In The Equalizer 3, Robert McCall seems to be retired from his “government work”. An unexpected turn of events get him to get out of retirement, as seen in this new trailer. Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) thought he was done with his “government assassin job”. But, turns out, retirement isn’t
It’s all coming back in this Insidious: The Red Door trailer
In Insidious: The Red Door, the horror franchise’s original cast returns for the final chapter of the Lambert family’s terrifying saga. To put their demons to rest once and for all, Josh (Patrick Wilson) and a college-aged Dalton (Ty Simpkins) must go deeper into The Further than ever before, facing
KP7ARAN: Kino Punch is looking for film works, film criticisms, photographs and essays for their 7th edition
Kino Punch: Suriin ang pagbasa sa kasaysayan at kinabukasan ng sine! Deadline of submissions is extended until April 26, 2023. UP Cinema’s seventh installment of their official film magazine “KINO PUNCH: KP7ARAN” with the theme of Divination and Future Reading extends their ongoing call for submissions, moving the deadline from
Hi Barbie! Hi Ken! Meet the characters of “BARBIE” in their own posters here:
Lahat na ba nakapag-BARBIE template? Here’s the characters of BARBIE in their very own posters similar to what went viral this week with everyone’s own version of the Barbie template. To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on