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WATCH: Barkada movie ‘Bar Boys’ explores friendship in law school
Bar Boys is a drama-comedy about four best friends who enter the difficult world of law schools where they are forced to make sacrifices for success: sleep, relationships, family and one another. The film stars Rocco Nacino, Kean Cipriano, Carlo Aquino and Enzo Pineda. It is written and directed by Kip Oebanda (‘Tumbang Preso’) and produced by…
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Cinematheque Centre Manila presents Spanish comedies in May
Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain, in cooperation with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), present the film cycle “Those Funny Spaniards. Four Spanish Comedies”, a series of Spanish films to be shown during the Saturdays of May at the Cinematheque Centre Manila. Entrance is FREE ADMISSION on a first-come, first-served basis.…
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WATCH: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin fall deeply in love in new trailer for ‘Me Before You’
New Line Cinema’s and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ “Me Before You” has just released a new trailer with the characters of Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) and Sam Claflin (“The Hunger Games” series) falling deeply in love. The romantic movie is under the direction of Thea Sharrock, making her feature film directorial debut. This adaptation is based on the critically-acclaimed…
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New ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’ clip shows Lion’s Pride Inn with Rob Kazinsky
One of the iconic places in World of Warcraft – The Lion’s Pride Inn got its incarnation in Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning” and star Rob Kazinsky gives us a brief look into the movie set of the famous tavern in Elwynn Forest. (Watch the featurette “The Lion’s Pride Inn with Rob…
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Cinema One Originals Festival 2016 names seven full-length feature finalists
Now on its 12th year, Cinema One Originals Festival has announced the list of seven full-length feature film finalists that will be given a P3-M grant each. Here are the finalists for the full-length feature film category: LILY by Keith Deligero EVERY ROOM IS A PLANET by Malay Javier BAKA BUKAS PWEDE NA by Samantha Lee…
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Bill Hader plays evil pig leader in ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
Hot off voicing the emotion Fear in the Oscar-winning “Inside Out” and starring in the hit comedy “Trainwreck,” actor Bill Hader now takes the role of the porcine principal, Leonard, in Columbia Pictures’ new adventure comedy “The Angry Birds Movie.” Leonard is the leader of the pigs, the one who launches the birds’ beef against…
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Meet the Four Horsemen in the new ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
The critically hailed blockbuster “X-Men: Days of Future Past” was a tough act to follow. Following his acclaimed work, director Bryan Singer takes the franchise to new heights with “X-Men: Apocalypse,” in which the X-Men battle the original and most powerful mutant — Apocalypse. Staged in 1983, the invincible and immortal Apocalypse is set free…
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QCinema reveals eight Circle Competition 2016 finalists
Quezon City International Film Festival (QCinema) has announced the list of eight new movies that will be featured in this year’s Circle Competition to be held in October. The following new films will be on display in the film festival: “Ang Lubong ni Hesus” written by Fatrick Tabada and directed by Victor Villanueva; “Ang Manananggal sa Unit…
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Hyper-kinetic action movie ‘Hardcore Henry’ shot on GoPro cameras
Prepare for a mind-blowing immersive cinematic encounter in “Hardcore Henry” as it gives the audience a chance to experience the entire film through the point-of-view of its main character (cyborg) named Henry. First time director Ilya Naishuller helms “Hardcore Henry” wherein Henry remembers nothing and his wife Estelle (played by Haley Bennett) has been kidnapped…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Just a couple of months after the release of the lackluster Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice comes the emergence of yet another superhero movie that puts into test the essence of such genre as a character piece. We’ve seen the worst in Batman v Superman after expecting too much from DC Comics’ attempt to at least…
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Diyos-Diyosan reveals timely look at Pinoy faith, politics
dIYOS-DIYOSAn is a socio-political/spiritual treatise that highlights the roots of the country’s current political struggles and economic hardships—the focus on money and power by its leaders. The film seeks to open the eyes of Filipino millennials to the realities of what a true leader should be, and is expected to be a media catalyst for…
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New ‘Money Monster’ character posters trick the eye
The new character posters for Columbia Pictures’ new suspense thriller “Money Monster,” have just been released, and they are interesting to look at. By cutting the characters’ faces in unexpected ways, the one-sheets have conveyed the chaos and tension of the story, and at the same time, echoed the visual disturbance of analog-era TV sets.…
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Team Iron Man bats for responsibility in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Robert Downey Jr. returns as the godfather of all Super Heroes, Tony Stark and leads Team Iron Man in Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War.” Tony Stark is a different man—he’s made an honest assessment of the recent events with Ultron and, in a shocking conservative turnaround, is in agreement with world governments that the Avengers…
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WINNERS: Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016
The winners of Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016 were announced April 24 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premiere, Taguig City. (READ: Guide to Sinag Maynila 2016) Here is the full list of winners of Sinag Maynila 2016: Best Film: MRS. Best Actress: Elizabeth Oropesa for MRS. Best Actor: Alvin Anson for EXPRESSWAY Best Director: Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr. for…
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‘The Angry Bird’ Red goes green on Earth Day
RED (THE ANGRY BIRD) GOES GREEN ON EARTH DAY (New York, NY – April 22, 2016) – In honor of Earth Day and the historic signing of the Paris agreement on climate change today, Red continues to support the United Nations as part of their “Angry Birds for a Happy Planet” campaign. To commemorate the…
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Box-office hit director Garry Marshall brings big-hearted movie ‘Mother’s Day’
Garry Marshall, who moved everyone to tears of joy with his classic and endearing romantic comedies such as “Pretty Woman,” “The Princess Diaries,” “Beaches,” “Dear God,” “New Year’s Eve” and “Valentine’s Day” connects the world once again with his latest star-studded movie “Mother’s Day” starring Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Jason Sudeikis in…
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WATCH: High-octane action reigns in new ‘Jason Bourne’ trailer
The new, explosive trailer of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated action-thriller “Jason Bourne” has just been unveiled and may be viewed below. Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in Jason Bourne. Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, once again joins Damon for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’…
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Team Cap fights for Avenger’s freedom in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” begins and ends with its lead character Steve Rogers, aka Captain America (Chris Evans). After another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Unlucky Plaza (2016)
“Unlucky Plaza” Review Written and Directed by Ken Kwek In Unlucky Plaza, debt-ridden restaurateur Onassis Hernandez (Jeffrey Quizon) struggles with his finances after a salmonella scandal caused by a disgruntled cook ruined his once prominent Filipino restaurant’s reputation. With eviction from his apartment as an added burden, and with no assistance from his estranged wife,…
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WATCH: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ remake launches first trailer
Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ “The Magnificent Seven” starring . Watch the film’s first trailer that has just been launched below. With the sleepy town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection…
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Irreverent viral video expands to immersive videogame film ‘Hardcore Henry’
Ilya Naishuller is a Russian-born filmmaker and front man for the Moscow punk band Biting Elbows. His band’s groundbreaking, irreverent video “Bad Motherfucker” became a viral sensation, catching the attention of fans around the world, attracting over 120 million views. Producer/director Timur Bekmabetov was one of those fans and he encouraged Naishuller to expand his…
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‘The Secret Life of Pets’ characters take a bow in own posters
From the studios that gave you “Despicable Me” and “Minions,” Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have unveiled new character posters for their upcoming animated film, “The Secret Life of Pets.” The selection of cute character one-sheets reveal each of the pets, their names, and just a hint of their personalities. For their fifth fully-animated feature-film…
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Maxine Peake’s ‘Hamlet’ screens for free in Manila
The British Council in the Philippines joins the global commemoration of Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary with a one-day free screening of Maxine Peake’s Hamlet on April 23, Saturday, at the Premiere Theater of Shang Cineplex, 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The film, which stars UK’s most celebrated stage actress Maxine Peake, was originally produced for…
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WATCH: Humans, orcs unite in new trailer for ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures have just revealed the brand-new trailer for “Warcraft: The Beginning,” the 3D epic adventure of world-colliding conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment’s global phenomenon. Watch the trailer below. Directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) and written by Charles Leavitt and Duncan Jones, the film is a Legendary Pictures, Blizzard Entertainment…
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‘Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis’ screens anew at the Cinematheque Centre Manila
Due to insistent public demand, the Cinematheque Centre Manila is re-screening Lav Diaz’s Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis during its run in April and May 2016. The Cinematheque is located at 855 T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila. Admission is at P200. Screening starts at 11:00 AM, with a one-hour break and another thirty-minute break. Just for the…
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Most downloaded mobile game of all time inspires ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
In December 2009, people around the world downloaded a game to their phones and started a phenomenon. Little green piggies had invaded, intent on stealing the eggs of some flightless birds – and these birds were… well, there’s only one word for it. How would you feel if someone came to your home and took…
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Kirsten Dunst play mother of boy with mysterious powers in ‘Midnight Special’
Winner of the Best Actress prize at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival for Lars Von Trier’s controversial film, “Melancholia,” Kirsten Dunst (“Spider-Man” trilogy) now stars as an excommunicated member from a religious cult, in Warner Bros. Pictures’ sci-fi thriller, “Midnight Special.” A provocative, genre-defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human, “Midnight Special” follows…
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ regroup in teaser poster for sequel
Paramount Pictures has just revealed the new teaser poster for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” showing the Turtles in an unexpected, non-combatant pose. With an orange sky on the background, the setting is definitely either before or after the proverbial storm. Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to cinemas this summer in…
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‘Captain America: Civil War’ directors want fans to choose sides
With the box office and critical success of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” producer Kevin Feige and his team were excited to bring the brothers Joe and Anthony Russo back to direct the third movie of the franchise. With each of the first two films in the franchise having different styles and tones, the Russo…
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Adam Driver shifts from Kylo Ren of ‘Star Wars’ to NSA agent in ‘Midnight Special’
Most recently seen as Kylo Ren in J.J. Abrams’ global blockbuster “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Adam Driver now appears in Warner Bros. Pictures’ supernatural thriller “Midnight Special.” In the film, a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special…
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Warner Bros. Pictures’ CinemaCon presentation hits the jackpot in Las Vegas
Warner Bros. Pictures showcased an impressive lineup of talents and highly anticipated films at this year’s CinemaCon, which generated tremendous excitement for the Studio’s wide-ranging slate. Chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara opened the program and announced that Ben Affleck—who will again play the role of Batman in the upcoming Justice League movie—will direct, as well…
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Epy Quizon plays Singapore hostage taker in ‘Unlucky Plaza’
“Convincing characters, genuine scenarios and a fun amount of chaos…you can chalk up Unlucky Plaza as an indisputable win,” described Esquire Magazine of this Singaporean crime drama that had its sold-out worldwide premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was subsequently picked as Opening Film for the Singapore International Film Festival, where critics confirmed…
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Dread abounds in main poster for ‘The Conjuring 2’
“The Next True Story from the Case Files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.” That’s the tagline of the main one-sheet art for New Line Cinema’s “The Conjuring 2” which has just been released by the studio. The Warrens are the renowned demonologists played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in the original film. The tagline…
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‘Money Monster’ named official selection in Cannes Film Festival 2016
CULVER CITY, Calif., April 14, 2016 – Money Monster, the upcoming film from TriStar Pictures starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts and directed by Jodie Foster, has been named an Official Selection – Out of Competition at the 69th Festival de Cannes, which will be held from May 11 – 22, 2016. The gala presentation…
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Dance movie ‘High Strung’ stars world’s most talented dancers
In a city where only the best succeed, two radically talented people from opposite sides of the tracks need to find harmony to achieve their dreams in the highly-motivating fish-out-of-water film “High Strung” starring award-winner ballerina Keenan Kampa and multi-talented artist Nicholas Galitzine. At the heels of phenomenal dance movies such as “Step Up” and…
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Cannes Film Festival 2016 lineup announced
The Official Selection for the 69th Cannes Film Festival was unveiled this morning at Paris’ UGC Normandie cinema on the Champs-Elysées. 2016 Festival de Cannes will be held from May 11 to 22, 2016. Full list of entries below: Opening Night Film Cafe Society – directed by Woody Allen Competition Toni Erdmann – directed by Maren Ade Julieta – directed by…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila in April 2016
This April 2016, the Cinematheque Centre Manila celebrates the “Daze of Youth” with youth cinema crossing all eras and genres, speaking of the wayward endlessness of growing up and the rebellion against stern adulthood. Audiences will be treated to special question-and-answer sessions with directors and special guests following select film screenings. The Cinematheque Centre Manila…
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WATCH: Meet Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme in first teaser trailer for ‘Doctor Strange’
Doctor Stephen Strange uncovers hidden realms in the very first teaser trailer for Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” which may be viewed below. Check out the teaser above and see two posters for the film below. Make sure to see “Doctor Strange” when it lands in Philippine theaters November 4! “Doctor Strange” follows the story of neurosurgeon…
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CIA’s top secrets unlocked from dead man’s mind in ‘Criminal’
Hollywood’s brightest young and veteran stars Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Oldman star in “Criminal” – the story of the right man in the wrong body. “Criminal” finds an ex-convict’s brain being implanted the memories of a top CIA agent in a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot.…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Criminal (2016)
“Criminal” Review Directed by Ariel Vromen Written by Douglas Cook and David Weisber What with the already saturated market for mind-altering/wiping/reading, memory-recovering movies, Criminal gets on the bandwagon to amuse us once again with the premise of making something unfeasible possible. The film is director Ariel Vromen’s first venture into big-budget films after dabbling in a number of music videos, short films, and…
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‘Game of Throne’s’ Richard Madden fights terrorism in ‘Bastille Day’
Richard Madden who has gained mainstream attention with his notable role in the global hit TV series “Game of Thrones” takes action on the big screen in “Bastille Day” starring alongside award-winning Idris Elba. Michael Mason (Madden) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a…
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WATCH: More action, more laughter in new trailer for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2’
The Turtles turn up the action and fun in the new trailer for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” which Paramount Pictures has just released, and may be viewed below. Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to cinemas this summer in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” to battle bigger, badder…
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First-person shooter action film ‘Hardcore Henry’ shot in GoPro camera
Get ready to watch and play in “Hardcore Henry,” one of the most unflinchingly original wild-rides to hit the big screen in a long time. You experience the entire film through the main character Henry. As the film begins, you remember nothing, just look around. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead…
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WATCH: Back to wizarding world in new trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
Warner Bros. Pictures has just released a new trailer for the much-anticipated adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” pulling back fans and moviegoers again to the magical realm. The trailer may be viewed below. “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by…
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WATCH: Baddies have fun as ‘Suicide Squad’ rolls out new trailer
The new trailer for Warner Bros.’ “Suicide Squad” has just debuted and may be viewed below. From director David Ayer (“Fury”) comes “Suicide Squad,” starring Oscar nominee Will Smith (“Hancock”), Oscar winner Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club”), Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), Joel Kinnaman (“RocoCop”) and Oscar nominee Viola Davis (“Doubt”). It…
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‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ brings back Charlize Theron as Queen Ravenna
Fresh from a universally acclaimed turn as Furiosa in the Oscar-winning “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Charlize Theron is back with vengeance as Snow White’s ex-tormentor Queen Ravenna in Universal Pictures’ fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” In the film, evil Queen Ravenna betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s…
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‘The Angry Birds Movie’ launches OST, Blake Shelton’s music video
Atlantic Records has announced its release of “The Angry Birds Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” due everywhere on Friday, May 6th. The Columbia Pictures and Rovio Entertainment 3D animated comedy “The Angry Birds Movie” arrives in theatres across the Philippines on May 11th. “The Angry Birds Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” is available now for…
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Three new ‘Captain America: Civil War’ featurettes explain what to expect
With less than three weeks before “Captain America: Civil War” erupts in the Philippines, Marvel Studios has released three, new video featurettes to help fans cope with the long wait. The Past is Prelude First is the clip titled “The Past is Prelude” which features footage from the first Captain America and Iron Man films, highlighting…
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‘Warcraft: The Beginning’ unleashes eight new character posters
Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures have just unveiled eight character posters for “Warcraft: The Beginning,” the epic adventure of world-colliding conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment’s global phenomenon. Getting individual one-sheets are Lothar, The War Hero; Durotan, Noble Orc Chief; Blackhand, The Destroyer; Orgrim, The Fighter; Garona, The Unbroken Survivor; Gul’dan, The Invader; King Llane, The Warrior…
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Revolutionary dance movie ‘High Strung’ inspires adrenaline rush
A hip hop violinist meets a ballerina in the high-energy dance movie “High Strung” where two misfits didn’t belong until they believed in each other and go head to head against the best of the best in the Manhattan Conservatory of Arts Peterson Dance contest. Ruby (Keenan Kampa), a lovely ballet dancer on scholarship who…
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Revenge.PH to hold special screening of ‘Yanggaw’ in Pineapple Lab, ‘Boundary’ in A Space
REVENGE is a Philippine Independent Arts platform that takes on the role as the coordinator between some art galleries and the film producer. It all started with Ronnie Lazaro’s vision to pave the way for an avenue where one can freely talk about the ins and outs of the Philippine Independent Cinema industry. For Lazaro,…
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Free screenings honor 400th death anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes
Among the cultural events honoring Miguel de Cervantes, who passed away 400 years ago, Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain and the FDCP have scheduled a cycle of films inspired by Cervantes’ life or writings. The series will be held from April 16 to 30 at the FDCP Cinematheque, 855 T.M. Kalaw, Ermita, Manila. April…
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‘Batman v Superman’ in MX4D doubles the thrill at Vista Cinemas in Evia
Expect a movie-watching experience like no other in MX4D. Right from the start you’ll be part of the action on-screen when you watch ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ in this new format. Right from where Metropolis is being destroyed by aliens, you will feel as if you’re riding shotgun with Bruce Wayne as he…
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CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 celebrates successful run
The second run of the biennial CineFilipino Film Festival, organized and led by Unitel Productions and in partnership with the MVP Group of Companies and PLDT Smart Foundation, was a resounding success. It surpassed expectations with extended screenings of the films in selected cinemas as well as extra screenings of Ice Idanan’s Sakaling Hindi Makarating.…
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WATCH: First teaser trailer for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
The brand new teaser trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” has just arrived and may be viewed below. Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One,” which takes place before the events of “Star Wars: A New Hope,” tells the story of unlikely heroes who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star. The cast includes…
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New action-adventure ‘Ben-Hur’ reveals int’l poster
A new international one-sheet art of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming epic, action-adventure “Ben-Hur” has just been released, carrying the emotional tagline, “Brother against brother. Slave against empire.” Directed by Timur Bekmambetov and written by Keith Clarke and John Ridley, “Ben-Hur” stars Jack Huston (HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”), Toby Kebbell (“The Prince of Persia”), Morgan Freeman, and also…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Demolition (2015)
“Demolition” Review Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée Written by Bryan Sipe A man who lives in absolute privilege, Davis Mitchell (Jake Gyllenhaal) comes to terms with the sudden death of his wife Julia (Heather Lind). While other people normally mourn the death of a loved one, he ends up feeling nothing; in fact, he has never even shed…
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Idris Elba, Richard Madden face bomb attacks in ‘Bastille Day’
Timely as today’s major concerns on battling terrorism comes the riveting action film “Bastille Day” based on true events starring Idris Elba and Richard Madden out to stop a series of bomb attacks in Paris. In “Bastille Day,” Michael Mason (Richard Madden from ‘Game of Thrones’) is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds…
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Jessica Chastain blazes as fierce warrior in ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’
Two-time Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “The Martian”) has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses of her generation. Now, she stars opposite Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt in Universal Pictures’ fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” Finding an actor of an equal caliber to play alongside Hemsworth as…
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MOVIE REVIEW: 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
It would not be hard to revisit the 2008 found-footage disaster movie Cloverfield just to recall the kind of terror it offers. Back then, with the growing popularity of the subgenre, the world has just consequently become saturated with this technique. Among the lot are the good titles like Afflicted, The Sacrement, and the V/H/S installments. Cloverfield may not be flawless…
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WATCH: New trailer for Disney’s ‘The BFG’ goes into giant country
A new trailer of Disney’s big-screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” has just been launched, and may be viewed below. Directed by Steven Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG (Mark…
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Elizabeth Oropesa, Lotlot de Leon topbill Adolf Alix Jr.’s ‘Mrs.’
In “Mrs.”, 70-year-old Virginia (Elizabeth Oropesa) shares the old ancestral house with Delia (Lotlot de Leon), her ever-loyal maid. Delia is marrying her long-time boyfriend, Rene, and tearfully confides to Virginia that she wants to go home to her parents in the province to start a new family life with him. Haunted by a past…
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Aljur Abrenica, Alvin Anson star in Ato Bautista’s ‘Expressway’
A syndicate old-timer named Ben (Alvin Anson) needs to do one last assignment before the boss he works for grants him his much delayed retirement. Assigned to be his partner is the neophyte Morris (Aljur Abrenica), a trigger-happy, sadist who yearns to impress the syndicate boss. For Ben, this last assignment turns out to be a…
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Mes De Guzman’s ‘Dyamper’ depicts real-life struggle in Nueva Vizcaya
Director Mes De Guzman’s film ‘Dyamper’ is about three friends wait along Dalton Pass every dawn to jump at the back of rice delivery trucks to steal the goods and sell it at the wet market as their means of income. One of them accidentally gets a pack of drugs in one of the trucks…
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Janine Gutierrez, Enchong Dee escape dark past in Gino M. Santos’ ‘Lila’
‘Lila’ is a psychological-thriller by Gino M. Santos for this year’s Sinag Maynila Film Festival. “The film is my first horror film. It’s a challenge because we need to make the film as unique and as Filipino as possible,” says Gino. The story is about Jess (Janine Gutierrez), a young woman running from her past…
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Mara Lopez plays battered wife in Jay Altarejos’ ‘T.P.O.’
T.P.O. tells the story of Miguel (Oliver Aquino), an abusive husband to TERESA, a former town-beauty queen (Mara Lopez). They have an eight-year old son, JR (Micko Laurente). Their small family lives with Miguel’s parents (Menggie Cobarrubias and Dexter Doria). The family is shattered by the vicious cycle of domestic abuse. After a night of beating, Teresa,…
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Sci-fi thriller ‘Midnight Special’ screens exclusively at Cinema 2000 Group
Warner Bros. Pictures Philipines has officially announced that its new sci-fi thriller will open in Metro Manila on April 20 exclusively at Cinema 2000 group of theaters, namely Century City, Commercenter, Eastwood, Festival Mall and Shang Cineplex. The critically acclaimed, supernatural film follows a father, Roy (Michael Shannon), who goes on the run to protect his…
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GUIDE: Cinema ’76 Film Society screenings in April 2016
San Juan, Manila — Cinema ’76 Film Society is the latest addition to Metro Manila’s ever-growing list of cinemas. Located at 160 Luna Mencias Brgy. Addition Hills, San Juan City, Cinema ’76 is a micro-cinema dedicated to bringing the latest Filipino independent films as well as English and foreign-language films to its discriminating movie audience.…
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead held captive in ’10 Cloverfield Lane’
She’s an immensely talented actress with a gift for taking on challenging roles and bringing dynamic characters to life on screen. As she fearlessly evolves her body of work with each new project, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“A Good Day to Die Hard,” “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”) is fast becoming one of today’s leading talents across…
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Neel Sethi plays wild child Mongli in new ‘The Jungle Book’
The only live-action actor among an all-star cast in Disney’s “The Jungle Book,” child performer was chosen by director Jon Favreau after considering about 2000 kids who auditioned for the lead role of Mowgli. The now 12-year-old Sethi is a natural athlete, enjoys playing all sports—especially basketball and football. He is working towards earning his…
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Emily Blunt plays Ice Queen in ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’
Coming off rave reviews for her indelible performances in “Sicario,” “Into the Woods” and “Edge of Tomorrow,” Emily Blunt now portrays Freya, the Ice Queen, in Universal Pictures’ new fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” While Ravenna (Charlize Theron) is a wicked devourer of souls and uses her dark magic to drain the life force…
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Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot hold key secrets in intense action-packed ‘Criminal’
The star-studded and high-octane action film “Criminal” headlines Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Oldman in a fresh, provocative spin on the espionage action-thriller that probes the secret world of memory and identity, as it propels an unwitting death row killer into the consciousness of a dedicated CIA agent in…
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Cristine Reyes stars in supernatural horror-thriller ‘Elemento’
Early this year, VIVA International Pictures gave us the heart-pumping blockbuster horror movie, “The Boy.” If you’re one of those who enjoyed the psychological tension brought by its leading character, Brahms, then brace yourself for another story of an ominous boy in VIVA Films’ “Elemento.” While on a field trip to a forest, grade-school student…
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Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell paired in R-rated rom-com ‘Mr. Right’
Blending dancing, violence and romance into one-of-a-kind hybrid entertainment, “Mr. Right” stars Anna Kendrick as manic Martha who falls in for Francis (Sam Rockwell), a professional assassin with a cause. When Martha discovers that her new beau is a professional hitman, who kills the people ordering the hits. But the bodies pile up, Martha must…
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‘Ghostbusters’ unveils new action-packed image
Columbia Pictures has just released a new unit still from its upcoming action-comedy “Ghostbusters” showing the four female title characters in action with proton packs blazing. Thirty years after the original film took the world by storm, “Ghostbusters” is back and fully rebooted for a new generation. Director Paul Feig combines all the paranormal fighting…
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‘Batman v Superman’ flies past $500-M worldwide, P200-M in PH
BURBANK, CA, March 30, 2016 – Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” continues to win at the worldwide box office. Soaring past $500 million after only five days in theaters with a total of $501.9 million and counting, the film joins a very rare group of movies that cross half…
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To love and to guard in romantic action comedy ‘Mr. Right’
In the tradition of highly-successful romantic action comedies comes a one-of-a-kind love story in “Mr. Right” starring two of Hollywood’s well-sought actors Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell. In “Mr. Right,” Martha (Anna Kendrick) discovers that her new beau, Francis (Sam Rockwell), is a professional assassin… with a cause. He kills the people ordering the hits.…
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WATCH: The Dark Knight beatboxes in second trailer for ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’
Warner Bros. has released a second trailer for “The LEGO Batman Movie,” the animated Caped Crusader’s spinoff feature from the critically acclaimed box-office hit “The LEGO Movie.” (The trailer may be viewed below.) In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO® Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble –…
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Chris Hemsworth propels new story of ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’
The fantastical world of “Snow White and the Huntsman” expands to reveal how the fates of The Huntsman Eric and Queen Ravenna are deeply and dangerously intertwined, in Universal Pictures’ new fantasy adventure “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” In 2012, “Snow White and the Huntsman” breathed new life into the fairy-tale genre with a dark, epic…
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