Korean stars Song Joong-ki of “Vincenzo” and Park So-dam of “Parasite’ will be the hosts of the opening ceremony of the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). BIFF announced on Sept. 16 that the two will emcee the BIFF opening ceremony to be held on Oct. 6 at the Busan Cinema Center...
Brillante Mendoza and a scene in “GenSan Punch” (Instagram, BIFF) Acclaimed Filipino director Brillante Mendoza is nominated for an award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) slated to be held from Oct. 6 to 15 in Busan, South Korea. The BIFF announced on Sept. 6 that Mendoza is...
A deep-dive with Director Svetlana Cvetko and the cast Lead actors Neyssan Falahi, Cristina Rambaldi, and Mattia Minasi In a richly filmed, sensual, black-and-white Los Angeles, “Show Me What You Got” follows three individuals as they form a wholehearted ménage à trois, finding joy together...
Several award-winning international films are just a few clicks away With our current unfortunate situation, we all need something that will separate us from it, even for just an hour or two. Movies not only tell compelling stories that inspire and move emotions, they also give people a breather...
Kit Thompson was named best actor at the recent 54th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for his performance in "Belle Douleur." This was announced by festival organizers through Facebook, Tuesday. “Kit Thompson's charming performance in ‘Belle Douleur’ was easy to fall in love with...
'Alon!' Director and Benildean educator Gabby Fernandez with Benilde Center for Partnership Advancement Director and Former Benilde Vice President for Advancement Robin Serrano at the 2020 London International Film Festival. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has recently...
Director Bong Joon-ho (left) with Korean actress and 'Parasite' star Park So-dam at the 11th Annual Governors Awards held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Oct. 27, 2019. (Instagram) Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, who won best director for “Parasite” at the 92nd Academy...
BUSAN (AFP) - Asia's biggest annual film festival started in South Korea Wednesday at a fraction of its usual scale, but some movie fans will still be able to attend screenings despite the coronavirus forcing many events online. The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) usually sees a host of...
Korean actress Oh In-hye, who was found unconscious on Sept. 14 at her home in Incheon City in South Korea, has died. She was 36. Oh In-hye’s last selfie on her Instagram account (Instagram / MANILA BULLETIN) She was found at about 5AM after suffering cardiac arrest at her home in Songdo...
Janine Gutierrez A Filipino film will be shown at this year's New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF). The special virtual edition runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 12, and it will still highlight women both behind and in front of the camera. The NYAFF features a specific focus on women filmmakers: "women...
