Day: August 15, 2016

  • ‘USS Indianapolis’ explores worst sea disaster, shark attack at Philippine Sea

    ‘USS Indianapolis’ explores worst sea disaster, shark attack at Philippine Sea

    Nicolas Cage stars in “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage” (aka “USS Indianapolis: Disaster at Philippine Sea”) that relives the worst sea disaster in the history of the US Navy and the inspiring true story of men of courage. Starring alongside Cage in the movie are Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter, Brian Presley and Cody…

  • Cinemalaya 2017 full-length film finalists announced

    Cinemalaya 2017 full-length film finalists announced

    The 10 finalists of Cinemalaya 2017: The 13th Philippine Independent Film Festival were announced by the Competition Director Mel Chionglo at the Cinemalaya 2016 awarding ceremonies last August 14 at the CCP Main Theater. The following are the finalists of Cinemalaya 2017 main competition: Alberto “Treb” Monteras II — “Respeto” Cenón Obispo Palomares — “Unang…

  • See the world through a child’s eyes in ‘Pete’s Dragon’

    See the world through a child’s eyes in ‘Pete’s Dragon’

    Walt Disney Studios’ classic 1977 live-action/animated musical “Pete’s Dragon” – the endearing tale of a young boy and his friendship with an animated, green dragon – is re-imagined for today’s generation with the new family adventure bearing the same title. In Philippine cinemas starting Sept. 07, the new “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an…

  • Meet the Other Giants in Disney’s ‘The BFG’

    Meet the Other Giants in Disney’s ‘The BFG’

    Not all giants in Disney’s “The BFG” are friendly. Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the imaginative story of a young girl named Sophie and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. But Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of…