Day: May 23, 2016
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FESTIVAL REPORT: Likha Adarna (2nd Sem, A.Y. 2015-2016), Day 1
The first day of Likha Adarna (2nd Semester, A.Y. 2015-2016) showcased a total of 18 of the 28 thesis films of the UP Film Institute undergraduate students at Cine Adarna, UPFI, University of the Philippines Diliman. SUNDO Bittersweet in its tone, it has a worthy tinge of nostalgia on the surface. Interesting to note that it…
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Megan Fox returns as April O’Neil in ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ sequel
Known to worldwide audiences for her break-out starring role of Mikaela in the first two “Transformers” blockbusters, Megan Fox has successfully jumpstarted another beloved film franchise, the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Now, she reprises her lead character of April O’Neil in Paramount Pictures’ “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” (in Philippine cinemas on…
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Characters go deep in Disney-Pixar’s animated film ‘Finding Dory’
“Finding Nemo’s” Dory, Marlin and Nemo embark on a new adventure—this time to the California coastline—on an uncertain search for the family Dory thinks she left behind, in Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory.” Their journey leads them to the Marine Life Institute, where they meet a diverse array of sea creatures. “It really is a whole new…
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Fimmel, Cooper, Foster lead Azeroth heroes in ‘Warcraft: The Beginning’
Three of today’s most compelling actors – Travis Fimmel (TV’s “Vikings”), Dominic Cooper (TV’s “Preacher,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”) and Ben Foster (“X-Men: The Last Stand”) lead the charge of Azeroth heroes in Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Warcraft: The Beginning” (in Philippine cinemas May 25). In the human world of Azeroth, the pivotal…
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WINNERS: Cannes Film Festival 2016
The 2016 Cannes Film Festival concludes Sunday, May 22 with the presentation of the awards for this year. The top prize was awarded to Ken Loach’s “I, Daniel Blake” among the 21 films in competition. Here is the complete list of this year’s winners at Cannes Film Festival as announced at the Palais des Festivals in…
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Jaclyn Jose wins best actress at Cannes 2016 for Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Ma’ Rosa’
Filipino star Jaclyn Jose won Best Actress during the closing ceremony of the 69th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 22 for her mesmerizing performance in ‘Ma’ Rosa’ as a mother forced to sell drugs to survive before falling prey to corrupt police. A tearful Jose described herself as “so surprised” as she received the award for…
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‘Harry Potter’s’ Neville Longbottom plays jealous boyfriend in ‘Me Before You’
Best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the “Harry Potter” film series, Matthew Lewis now stars in New Line Cinema’s “Me Before You” as Patrick, the one individual who is not exactly happy about the obvious camaraderie between his girlfriend, the caregiver Louisa (Emilia Clarke) and accident survivor Will (Sam Claflin). Matthew Lewis says, “Patrick…
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