Angela's Christmas ⓒ Still courtesy of Netflix Wear your knee-high stockings, prepare that mug of hot chocolate, tuck in that bedsheet, and watch these Netflix originals that will surely ignite the spirit and true meaning of Christmas. Klaus After Jester, a snooty brat, was whisked...
Erik Matti Seasoned director Erik Matti has warned his fellow filmmakers about the pros and cons of allowing their masterpieces to be uploaded online. Matti pointed out that giving their films away for free on platforms does not guarantee any kind of profit deals. "Seeing a lot of views for your...
Witness the colorful story of Boyette, portrayed by Zaijian Jaranilla, in Star Cinema's newest comedy flick, "Boyette: Not a Girl Yet," now available on SKY Movies Pay-Per-View. Directed by Jumbo Albano, the movie brings the funny misadventures of Boyette, a college freshman, who has yet to come to...
Not in the mood for spine-tingling thrillers after all the real-world happenings? Check out these Halloween favorites that strike a balance between spooky and heartfelt, and learn a thing or two about family, friendship, and love. 1. Monster House (2006) You may freak out at the thought of...
This time, Halloween dressing goes the other way around Here’s how Halloween dressing works. We pick a character, shop for a costume or play with what we have in our closet, then finish the look with makeup, maybe something shimmery or something red and gory. Unfortunately, dressing up for this...
From zombies to ghosts, Korean horror films have become a favorite for people around the world. With their unique plots, characters and twists, Korean horror films evoke bloodcurdling scenes that capture the audience’s frightened attention. And for Halloween, these films are sure to get renewed...
The film adaptation of the hit LGBTQ+ Broadway musical stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, among others Tony Award-nominated Ariana DeBose (left) and newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman (right) star as teen couple Alyssa Greene and Emma Nolan, respectively / NETFLIX © 2020 A junior or senior...
The American action-thriller film “Tenet” placed first while K-pop superstars BTS’ “Break the Silence: The Movie” grabbed ninth place in the top 10 films in South Korea for the month of September. According to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), which tracks box office results, 2.98 million...
Carl Balita (Instagram) Dr. Carl Balita has launched a filmmaking competition anchored on the theme “lockdown.” The challenge to entrants of the Video Home Festival (VHF) is to create films based on the theme while observing quarantine guidelines using immediate technology, space, and casts...
JUST A THOUGHT: “The best education I have ever received was through travel.” – Lisa Ling Xx TRAVEL PASS: If anything, this lockdown of more than 100 days thus far, and counting, has allowed me to travel the world. I didn’t need a travel permit or health clearance and rapid testing to do...
Paolo Contis The turn of events in Paolo Contis’ career will likely have mystics intoning, “God moves in mysterious ways.” Imagine, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has kept people from trooping to theatres, comes the actor’s previously released movies finally becoming hits. This month,...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival this year runs from Aug. 7 to 16 but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the movies will be screened on Vimeo. Out of 244 entries submitted, 10 short films were selected and will vie for the Best Film award. Scene from 'Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo...
