The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is urging all Filipino filmmakers to participate in its filmmaking competition, which focuses on video content projects in the time of the pandemic. (Photo from Unsplash) "NCCA Eksena: Cinema Quarantine II" is a project of the commission's...
The 13th year redefines the role of regional filmmakers in this pandemic By Rica Arevalo ‘A house in pieces’ by Jean Claire Dy and Manuel Domes With cinemas closed, festivals have resorted to online streaming. The 2021 Cinema Rehiyon, a striving local festival catering to a niche audience, is...
This year, the film festival also puts a spotlight on gender and diversity For more than a decade, Cinema Rehiyon has been defined by its location(s), pertaining not only to the space where it holds its events but also the places where its independent film entries came from. This year, the 13th...
Cinemas in Marikina CIty will remain closed even if the national government already approved their re-opening in areas under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting March 5. (MARIKINA PIO/ MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Marikina Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro said his executive order...
Star Cinema takes us back to the time when iconic siblings Teddie, Bobbie, Alex and Gabbie Salazar deal with challenges and heartaches in ‘Four Sisters Before The Wedding.’ Topbilled by today’s most promising young stars Alexa Ilacad (Bobbie), Charlie Dizon (Teddie), Gillian Vicencio (Alex)...
Experience a Halloween-themed screening of two of this year’s creepiest movies, “The Rental” and “Unhinged,” in “Drive-In Cinema One,” happening for free this weekend (October 30 and 31) at Vertis North. In partnership with Vertis North Estate and Ayala Malls Vertis North, Cinema...
Filipino film fanatics will continue to enjoy binge-worthy entertainment this month as ABS-CBN showcases 14 movies for free, including flicks from Cinema One Originals and Star Cinema via YouTube Super Stream. Until midnight of September 28, viewers can watch on Cinema One’s YouTube channel the...
ABS-CBN Films, known for blockbuster movies, gave viewers a reason to stay glued online with its roster of offerings that include talk shows, a variety show, an innovative new visual podcast, and the most-watched digital series, which have garnered close to a combined total of 30 million views. Now...
The Drive-In Cinema at SM Mall of Asia, enjoyed with a Ford Territory SUV. It may have been in the name of safety, but the long lockdown and ensuing quarantine have certainly made us miss the more carefree days before the pandemic. Thankfully, recreational establishments are beginning to open up...
Jerrold Tarog Filmmaker Jerrold Tarog has spoken up on the postponement of his movie “Darna” starring Jane de Leon. On Twitter, Tarog shared ABS-CBN’s official statement on the matter and wrote: “Long-delayed announcement. Somewhat delayed retweet.” In a statement released recently,...
‘Tayo Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon’ and more Filipino films streaming soon LOVE PH CINEMA A scene from Tayo Sa Huling Buwan ng Taon Over the past few years, Hollywood movies and the dramas of East Asia have dominated television sets and mobile streaming apps of Filipino Millennials and Gen-Zers....
Filipino fans give tribute to Italy’s greatest composer By Rica Arevalo Earlier this month, on July 6, world-renowned Italian composer Ennio Morricone bid adieu at the age of 91. He received his Academy Award for Quentin Tarantino ’s film The Hateful Eight in 2016, the oldest person to...
