17 critically acclaimed European films at your fingertips We are grateful for “virtual cinemas” this pandemic and a special shout out to the Delegation of the European Union, the EU member states, and the different EU cultural institutes for giving cinephiles an avenue to watch European art...
Erik Matti accepts the best actor award on behalf of John Arcilla (La Biennale di Venezia (Twitter) Filipino actor John Arcilla, who plays the role of a reporter in the critically-acclaimed film "On the Job: The Missing 8," was proclaimed the best actor at the Venice Film Festival in Italy last...
Jennifer Lopez (Instagram) After 18 years, Bennifer is back! Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck made their relationship official when they debuted together as a couple at the Venice Film Festival. View this post on Instagram Lopez showed support to her boyfriend Affleck during the premiere of his...
But who is getting resurrected? Jesus or John Wick? Whichever works, perhaps, as Neo has always been one of the most identifiable Jesus-figure in modern pop culture (Screenshot/Warner Bros., HBO Max) If you’re someone who’s quite particular with words, then it probably didn’t escape your...
As expected, it has major star power The Earth is about to meet its end! Well, that's according to a hyperventilating Leonardo DiCaprio. Netflix finally gives everyone a first glimpse of its much-awaited movie "Don't Look Up," and as expected it is pretty stellar. Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo...
Hollywood was in Italy over the weekend as the shiniest stars of the movie industry came to the 2021 Venice Film Festival. Actresses graced its red carpet with the best fashions, blessing everyone with premier night glamor and beauty, a style fest from our pre-pandemic time. Here are some of the...
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...
The country celebrates the first Philippine Film Industry Month throughout September, starting with a gala on Sept. 12. What is the significance of September 12 in the history of Philippine movies? According to records, that was the day Philippine cinema was born, on September 12, 1919, the...
A Faraway Land is a streaming surprise hit SHOOT WITHIN A FILM The reporter (Paolo Contis) shooting his subject (Yen Santos) at Faroe Islands This pandemic created new dynamics in movie making in the country. Big studios have stopped creating movies for the cinemas. Popular stars are not active in...
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...
Education transcends traditional means. The world itself is a huge classroom. With the advent of technology, learning has become more accessible, fun, and easier. Movies are among the learning tools with the greatest potential, even in the Philippines, which was considered a major filmmaking center...
Beginning this year, the country will officially celebrate and commemorate the heritage, significance, and legacy of Philippine Cinema through the Philippine Film Industry Month in September. The annual month-long observation is as mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte. He has tasked the Film...
