For 22 years, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has championed fearless storytelling and nurtured generations of Filipino filmmakers whose works challenge, inspire, and provoke meaningful conversations. This year, the country’s premier independent film festival returns with a...
What happens when fear strikes? Some turn to faith, while others turn to those they love. In the 2026 film “Leviticus,” fear creates a divide—one that pushes people to extremes, whether for better or worse. “Leviticus” marks director Adrian Chiarella 's feature film debut...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has unveiled the official lineup of films competing in its 22nd edition, with nine full-length features and 10 short films set to vie for top honors when the festival returns from August 6 to 16. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the...
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) unveiled the first four official entries to its 52nd edition during the festival 's launch at GH Mall in San Juan on Tuesday. The initial lineup includes "2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7," "Amir," "Haunted Carnival," and "The Greatest Showdown." Produced by...
For many artists, success in one field is enough. For Gian Bernardino, lead singer of one of the country 's biggest pop act, Cup of Joe, it 's just the beginning of something bigger. Gian has officially entered a new chapter in his career after signing a management contract with Viva...
When Milly Alcock first popped up for a short cameo in James Gunn’s “Superman,” she was quick to win over audiences for her snarky, carefree attitude. Now, it 's her time to shine in her solo movie with David Guillespe’s “Supergirl.” Does she have the power to carry an entire film,...
Anne Curtis walked into the room all smiles. And for good reason. It is her victory lap. 29 years in show business and she is still as busy as ever. Asked how she feels about it all, she could simply utter "grateful." She would go on to acknowledge how she got to where she is now with tons of help...
For millions of fans, Robin Padilla will always be the original “Bad Boy,” the hard-edged action icon who defined Philippine cinema in the 1990s. The look is still there. The attitude is still there. The legend, apparently, is not done. But Padilla himself admits the label hasn’t aged quite...
Jerald Napoles was quick to issue a disclaimer as he stood beside a poster proclaiming him “The New Pogi.” “Hindi ako nakaisip niyan, pagdating ko dito andiyan na ’yan,” he quipped, drawing laughter from everyone present. He then added, “Pero naa-appreciate ko ’yong title na ibibigay...
Actors Yoo Hae-jin and Ryu Seung-ryong emerged as the biggest winners at the Baeksang Arts Awards held on May 8 at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. The annual awards ceremony recognized excellence in South Korean television, film, and theater. This year’s event was hosted for the eighth time by actress...
On Mother’s Day, one fun activity to wind down as a family is to watch movies together. It’s a wonderful way to bond, as it leaves the floor open for discussion after each viewing. Parents might often have a different point of view from their children. When talking about these significant...
Filmmaker Darryl Yap said the controversy surrounding his upcoming movie "The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma" taught him an important lesson: to listen more closely to advice from people he trusts. Yap is currently facing two counts of cyberlibel filed by veteran TV host Vic Sotto over the teaser trailer...
