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‘How to Get Away From My Toxic Family’ marks new milestone for Pinoy films in the U.S.
The family drama How to Get Away From My Toxic Family has become a significant milestone for Filipino cinema in the United States. The film, written by Ogie Diaz and co-produced with KreativDen, features Zanjoe Marudo as Arsenio, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) chef who returns to the Philippines after years in Dubai. Hoping to…
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CreaZion Studios, A24’s ‘The Legend of Ochi’ opens same day as US: April 25
CreaZion Studios invites viewers to an unforgettable experience on the big screen with The Legend of Ochi, A24’s latest family adventure, which opens in Philippine cinemas starting Friday, April 25 (same day as US). Watch the official trailer of The Legend of Ochi below. During its premiere night on April 21, a mix of parents…
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‘Ne Zha 2’ shines at FFCCCII’s VIP screening honoring Philippines-China friendship
The highly anticipated animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 lit up the big screen during an exclusive VIP screening at a mall in Quezon City, hosted by the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), led by President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro. The global sensation, now hailed as the world’s #1 animated…
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FDCP screens critically acclaimed film on March 5, 12
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly presents A Curation of World Cinema, an annual program that brings internationally acclaimed films to local audiences. This initiative is designed to deepen the appreciation of global cinema among Filipinos by showcasing diverse and compelling stories from around the world. Beyond supporting the local film industry,…
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Rhea Tan all praises for ‘Everything About My Wife’ stars Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Sam Milby at premiere
Beautéderm founder Rhea Tan was full of admiration for Jennylyn Mercado, Sam Milby, and Dennis Trillo as she attended the premiere of Everything About My Wife on Tuesday at a mall in Mandaluyong City. The three lead stars, who are also Beautéderm endorsers, captivated the audience at the highly anticipated event. The screening drew a…
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Beautéderm founder holds ‘Green Bones’ block screening with Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid
Rhea Tan will als sponsor block screenings for ‘Topakk’, ‘Espantaho’, ‘Hold Me Close’, ‘The Kingdom’.
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Lawson delights customers with exclusive ‘Red One’ screening ahead of holidays
In partnership with Warner Bro. Philippines, Lawson gave its loyal fans a festive treat with an exclusive screening of Red One on November 15, 2024, at Cinema 3, One BHS Cinema. The star-studded action-comedy features Hollywood icons Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, J.K. Simmons, and Lucy Liu. Directed by Jake Kasdan, best known for his collaboration…
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Cinemalaya winner ‘Blue Room’ to screen exclusively at Cinema ’76 in June
Its director and cast members will join a special talkback session in one of the screenings.
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Feel-good comedy ‘A Man Called Otto’ to hold sneak previews
‘A Man Called Otto’ has sneak previews on Jan 16 & 17 ahead of Jan 25 wide release.
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Murder mystery ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ to hold PH sneak preview
Watch it first on Sept. 5 & 6 before its wide release on Sept. 14.
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‘The Batman’ midnight screening tickets now on sale
Much-awaited superhero film #TheBatman, starring Robert Pattinson, is having midnight screenings on March 2.
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Oscar Best Picture nominee ‘Little Women’ holds early screenings Feb 10 & 11
Writer-director Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, the beloved story of four young sisters each determined to live life on their own terms — has garnered six major Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actress (Saoirse Ronan) and Best Supporting Actress (Florence Pugh). In celebration of its Oscar nominations, Little Women will hold whole-day sneak previews in selected cinemas across the…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ to run for 24 hours starting at 6:01 AM on April 24
Before the much-awaited grand conclusion of the Avengers franchise, cinemas nationwide are gearing up to open their doors to Marvel fans with screenings starting as early as 6:01 am on its opening day on April 24. Excited moviegoers who want to be the first ones to witness the epic finale of the Avengers’ battle against…
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Supernatural horror ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ to hold sneak previews in PH April 22, 23
The curse comes to life sooner than you think as New Line Cinema and producer James Wan’s “The Curse of La Llorona” holds special, whole-day sneak previews on Monday & Tuesday, April 22 & 23 in selected cinemas nationwide. This gives horror fans an early treat as the suspense thriller is due to open wide…
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‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ swings back to IMAX cinemas in PH
Fresh from receiving a nomination for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards, Columbia Pictures’ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will swing back to IMAX cinemas in the Philippines starting January 26, even as it continues its heroic run at regular theaters nationwide. This gives fans the chance to watch the Golden Globe Best Motion Picture –…
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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ special advance screening attracts celebs
Magic, optimism, hope and joy held court when Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns held its special advance screening January 5 at the SM Aura. Celebrities, social media personalities, members of the press and fans made up the evening’s guests, snapping selfies against spectacular photo walls before being uplifted by the film’s heart-tugging message. Guests alternately laughed and cried and laughed some more during…
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‘Widows’ gets sneak previews on Nov 26-27 ahead of PH wide release
20th Century Fox’s “Widows” will have sneak previews nationwide on November 26 and 27. The intense heist movie starring a staggering , impressive cast composed of Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Jon Bernthal, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Garrett Dillahunt, Carrie Coon, Jacki Weaver, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Liam…
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ sing-along version to hit cinemas starting November 14
Ready your vocal chords once again to the beat of the legendary songs of Queen as the lyrics are about to be flashed this time on the silver screen of your choice. The part biopic, part concert “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie that continues to rock worldwide audiences will have a sing-along version starting November 14 in…
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Erik Matti’s ‘Buy Bust’ to open 14th Cinemalaya filmfest
Action-thriller “BuyBust” will open the 14th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival on August 3, at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater). The opening film will be screened at 7 p.m., following the opening program at 6 p.m. Directed by Erik Matti, the film follows rookie police officer Nina Manigan who joins the anti-narcotic elite…
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‘BuyBust’ to open 2018 Cinemalaya filmfest
The much anticipated Pinoy action-thriller film, “BuyBust,” will be the opening film of this year’s Cinemalaya: Philippine Independent Film Festival, which runs August 3-12 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and select Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma, Glorietta, Greenbelt 1, U.P. Town Center, Legazpi in Bicol). This was confirmed by Cinemalaya Foundation President Laurice Guillen and…
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Here’s where you can watch early screenings of ‘Love, Simon’ in the Philippines
Be the first to watch the much-anticipated gay coming-of-age film, “Love, Simon,” during its early screenings this April 30 and May 1. That’s one week ahead of its May 9 wide release! From 20th Century Fox and the producers of the Twilight series and The Fault in Our Stars (Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of…
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Supernatural horror film ‘Truth or Dare’ to hold early screenings Apr 30-May 1
Horror fans are invited to play ahead of eveyone else as Blumhouse’s new horror-thriller Truth or Dare is scheduled to hold special sneak previews in selected cinemas everywhere on Monday and Tuesday, April 30 and May 1. (Watch the new trailer for Truth or Dare below.) Moviegoers are advised to check out the websites and…
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Experience paranoia in horror-thriller ‘A Quiet Place’ at Director’s Club Cinema
Lean back in luxury at the Director’s Club as you watch the newest horror-thriller movie, A Quiet Place. For most of us, silence can be a welcome break from our busy lifestyles. But in the case of the Abbott family, silence is survival. When creatures that hunt by sound threaten their lives, this family of…
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Hit comedy film ‘Patay Na si Hesus’ opens in US, Canada theaters
The mad, family roadtrip from Cebu is driving all the way to North America! The most critically acclaimed Filipino comedy film of 2017, T-Rex Entertainment’s “Patay Na Si Hesus” marks its foreign exhibition as it arrives in US and Canada theaters starting Friday, April 6. Fans and moviegoers in North America may refer to the…
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Oscars 2018 Best Picture ‘The Shape of Water’ still showing in PH cinemas
“The Shape of Water”, this year’s biggest winner at the recently concluded 90th Academy Awards that won top awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best in Original Score and Best Production Design is still showing in Philippine cinemas – S’Maison, SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa, Greenhills Theatermall, Powerplant, Rockwell Santolan, SM Cauayan, SM…
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‘Ang Larawan’ director to hold retrospective at UP Film Center on Feb 20-22
Loy Arcenas, Broadway production designer-turned-director, is having a film retrospective at the University of the Philippines (Diliman) Film Center Cine Adarna on February 20, 21 and 22. February 20 (Tue) 4:30 PM – Niño 7:00 PM – Ang Larawan February 21 (Wed) 4:30 PM – REquieme! February 22 (Thu) with Q&A from the director 2:30…
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Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Panther’ to hold advance screening Feb 13, 7PM onwards
The King arrives earlier than you think! Due to popular demand, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther will have advanced screenings on Tuesday, February 13 starting at 7:00PM onwards in cinemas nationwide – one day before its grand opening Feb. 14. Fans are advised to check with their favorite cinemas for exact screening hours. Tickets will be…
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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ to have advance screenings on Oct 24 in PH cinemas
As a treat to fans in the Philippines, Marvel Studios will debut Thor: Ragnarok much earlier than expected as the action-adventure will have special sneak previews on Tuesday, October 24 starting at 7PM in cinemas nationwide. Fans may refer to the list of participating theaters below. Tickets at regular admission prices. Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok officially…
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GUIDE: Free Japanese film screening at Trinoma on Sep 7-10
Free Japanese films will be screened on September 7–10 at Cinema 5, Trinoma Mall, Quezon City. This is presented by The Japan Foundation, Manila and The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines. This coincides with the 2nd ASEAN – Japan TV Festival 2017 (AJTVF2) in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN. Ticket Information Admission is…
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‘Baby Driver’ sets whole-day sneak previews July 24 & 25 ahead of Aug 2 wide release
Columbia Pictures’ heist thriller Baby Driver, one of the year’s best-reviewed films, with a 95% Fresh Rating at Rotten Tomatoes, will have whole-day sneak previews on Monday and Tuesday, July 24 & 25 nationwide. Tickets will be available at regular admission prices. Moviegoers are advised to check with their favorite cinemas (please see below graphics)…
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ holds midnight screenings July 6 at 12:01 AM
MANILA, July 03, 2017 – Peter Parker comes home to the Marvel Cinematic Universe sooner than you think, as Columbia Pictures has announced midnight screenings for Spider-Man: Homecoming on Thursday, July 06 at 12:01AM in selected cinemas in Metro Manila and regional cities. Fans are advised to reserve and buy their tickets now to be…
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Cinema ’76 celebrates Pride Month with 11 Filipino LGBT movies at 150 pesos each
On June 23-29, celebrate Pride Month at Cinema ’76 with these 11 Filipino LGBT movies. Enjoy the screenings for just 150 pesos each. Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo [R-16] Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros by Auraeus Solito [PG] Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa by Alvin Yapan [PG] Bliss by Jerrold…
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‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ to hold midnight screenings on June 21 at 12:01 AM
The species war between flesh and metal begins earlier for Filipino fans as United International Pictures (UIP) has announced that Transformers: The Last Knight, will have special midnight screenings in participating cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, June 21 at 12:01 AM. The public is advised to reserve and buy their tickets now to be among the…
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Celebrate Independence Day with free screenings of ‘Heneral Luna,’ ‘Bonifacio’ at Cinema ’76
In celebration of the 119th Philippine Independence Day, indie hub Cinema ’76 will hold free screenings of “Heneral Luna” and “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” on June 12. These historical films showcase the patriotic life of Filipino heroes General Antonio Luna and Andres Bonifacio respectively. June 12 (Monday) 12:00 PM — Heneral Luna 2:00 PM — Bonifacio:…
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Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s ‘Kíta Kita’ to have PH premiere at UP Cine Adarna on May 12
After competing at the Osaka Asian Film Festival, Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Kíta Kita finally comes home via its premiere night at UP Cine Adarna on May 12, 2017 from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM. This screening is made possible by Future Producers Society under the advisory of Babyruth Villarama (director of Sunday Beauty Queen). Starring Alessandra de Rossi and…
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After ‘X’ rating from MTRCB, Jerrold Tarog’s ‘Bliss’ to screen for free at UP Cine Adarna
It’s bound to happen—a screening of Jerrold Tarog’s newest movie, Bliss, in a venue outside the jurisdiction of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) after its ‘X’ rating. The special screening of Bliss is scheduled on Monday, April 3, at Cine Adarna at UP Diliman. Limited seats are open to the public on a first-come,…
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For the first time, you can watch ‘Vince & Kath & James’ for just 150 pesos at Cinema ’76!
2016 MMFF entry Vince & Kath & James is the latest addition to the growing features from indie hub Cinema ’76. This teen romantic movie joins 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten by Petersen Vargas and I’m Drunk, I Love You by JP Habac from March 31 (Friday) to April 6 (Thursday). Tickets are priced at 150 pesos each and…
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Survivor stories told in ‘We Call Her Yolanda’ fund-raising screenings
Stories of hope from real survivors of the fiercest and most devastating typhoon that ever hit the Philippines are featured in the highly-inspiring movie “We Call Her Yolanda.” The movie will have limited special screenings on March 25 (Saturday) at Greenbelt 3 cinema 1 at 10:00am and on March 26 (Sunday) at Powerplant cinema 1…
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Indie fans, time for movie marathon at Cinema ’76 for just P150 each!
From March 17 (Friday) to March 23 (Thursday), indie hub Cinema ’76 will feature four audience-favorites in their lineup: 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten by Petersen Vargas Baka Bukas by Samatha Lee I’m Drunk, I Love You by JP Habac* Sakaling Hindi Makarating by Ice Idanan (*Preceded by Angelito by Jerrold Tarog. This 20-minute short…
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‘Deadpool 2’ viral teaser debuts in PH theaters with ‘Logan’
The hilarious short aka long teaser of “Deadpool 2” that became viral worldwide will finally debut in Philippine theatres on Saturday, March 11. The long teaser that had the world laughing out loud will exclusively play only in screens where “Logan” is currently on its second week in theatres. Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson aka…
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‘Kong: Skull Island’ to have midnight screenings in PH cinemas
Moviegoers in the Philippines get a rare chance to awaken the king of monsters earlier than anyone else in the world! Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have scheduled midnight screenings of Kong: Skull Island on Thursday, March 9 at 12:01AM in participating cinemas across the country. Be the first one to watch the controversial post-credit…
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Critically-acclaimed sci-fi ‘Arrival’ holds sneak previews on Feb 6, 7
Nerdist calls it, “The smartest blockbuster since The Dark Knight,” while NY Magazine describes it as “An eerie, tantalizing, altogether superb puzzler.” The subject of these praises is Columbia Pictures’ Arrival – the critically acclaimed film that’s up for eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director and Adapted Screenplay. And now, Philippine audiences can catch…
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Alodia, Ashley Gosiengfiao take part in ‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’
Popular influencers and cosplaying sisters Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao held a special private screening of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter with their friends recently at the Columbia Pictures Preview Room to celebrate their participation in the film’s production. The sisters were among loyal Resident Evil fans from various countries of the world who were invited…
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Watch ‘Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa’ for just 150 pesos in this cozy micro-cinema
Due to insistent public demand, audience-favorite Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa is back at Cinema ’76 this January! Tickets are priced at 150 PHP apiece. For almost a year now, this ‘micro-cinema’ on Luna Mencias St., Addition Hills, San Juan (near Shaw Boulevard) has been a hub for local indie film lovers. In line with its forthcoming…
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Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary live recording screens in cinemas on Nov 12 & 13
Miss Saigon the musical, for some Filipinos, has been a point of national pride. On November 12 and 13, Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary Performance movie will have a limited release in the Philippines, which will also be a homecoming, at much more accessible venues (including select SM Cinemas in Northern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao) at…
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Trinity University of Asia to hold ‘1st Ko si 3rd’ benefit screenings on November 14
Trinity Film Society, in partnership with Ohana Mnl, will be hosting benefit screenings of Real Florido’s acclaimed Cinemalaya drama “1st Ko Si 3rd” this November 14, 2016 (Thursday) at the Mandell Hall Auditorium, Trinity University of Asia. Ticket is priced at P100 each (students and non-students/outsiders) and all proceeds will go to Ohana Mnl’s “#LetHairGo” event,…
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Audience-favorite ‘Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa’ gets nationwide release on Nov 9
Due to insistent public demand, the highly-anticipated romantic film Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa finally gets a nationwide theatrical release on November 9. Starring Nicco Manalo and Emmanuelle Vera, the film was first an entry to the 2015 World Premieres Film Festival. Here is the film’s plot outline: “As clouds begin to roll, we see the afternoon…
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Marvel, IMAX offer PH fans sneak peek at select footage from ‘Doctor Strange’
EXPAND YOUR MIND: AN IMAX® 3D EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK features exclusive footage to be shown in SM Megamall IMAX Theater on October 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Marvel Studios announces Marvel Studios’ Expand Your Mind: An IMAX® 3D Exclusive First Look, featuring approximately 15 minutes of exclusive footage from the highly anticipated, action-packed “Doctor Strange.”…
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Killer shark film ‘The Shallow’ holds sneak previews Aug 1, 2
IndieWire calls it “the best shark movie since ‘Jaws,’” while the New York Daily News hails it as a “much-needed escapist summer fun.” They’re talking about Columbia Pictures’ “The Shallows” – the critically acclaimed thriller that took America like a tidal wave, and now, Philippine audiences can catch it in sneak previews on Monday and…
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‘Ghostbusters’ to be released in PH IMAX 3D cinemas
July 14, 2016 – IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Sony Pictures’ highly anticipated summer tentpole “Ghostbusters,” from director Paul Feig, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format and released into IMAX® theatres in the Philippines on Friday, July 15 (simultaneous with the nationwide opening in 2D and 3D…
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Shang Cineplex participates at World Premieres Film Festival 2016
Shang screens best new films of the World Premieres Film Festival. Leading lifestyle destination Shangri-La Plaza is set to host one of the anticipated runs of the World Premieres Film Festival, the cinematic showcase of critically-acclaimed works and upcoming film directors from across the globe. All the entries in the festival will either make a…
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World Premieres Film Festival 2016 to debut Vietnam’s ‘Yen’s Life’ at Uptown Cinemas
Uptown Cinemas kicks off the 3rd annual World Premieres Film Festival at Uptown Mall with an exclusive Gala Premiere of the Main Competition entry, Yen’s Life at Uptown Cinema 1, on June 30, 7:30 PM. READ MORE: GUIDE: World Premieres Film Festival 2016 The event will be attended by acclaimed foreign directors including the international jury…
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Horror film ‘The Conjuring 2’ to hold midnight screening on June 9
MANILA, June 6, 2016 – As a treat to horror fans, Warner Bros. has announced that the year’s most eagerly awaited horror thriller “The Conjuring 2” will have special midnight screenings on Thursday morning, June 9 at 12:01AM in selected theaters at regular admission prices. “Fans of the horror genre are one of the most…
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Cinematheque Centre Manila holds free screenings of Spanish thrillers
Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain, in cooperation with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), present the film cycle “Spanish Thrillers”, a series of Spanish movies to be shown every Saturday in June at the FDCP Cinematheque. With the arrival of the Democracy to Spain in 1976, these thrillers reflect a fresh…
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GUIDE: UPFI Film Center in May 2016
This May 2016, UPFI Film Center of the University of the Philippines Diliman presents a wide range of feature films in time for the Elections season and Mother’s Day. Returning to UP Cine Adarna are the masterpieces of Chito S. Roño, Raymond Red and Lav Diaz. Celebrating womanhood and paying tribute to Mother’s Day are some restored films via ABS-CBN…
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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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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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‘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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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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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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Digitally restored Chito S. Roño’s ‘Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara’ screens at UP Cine Adarna
The digitally restored and re-mastered version of Chito S. Roño’s Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara will have its premiere at UP Cine Adarna, University of the Philippines Diliman on April 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM. This special screening is presented by U.P. Cineastes’ Studio and the ABS-CBN Film Restoration. Tickets cost 150 pesos each. For ticket reservations,…
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3 Filipino films from 2015 World Premieres screens for free at Cinematheque Centre Manila
Celebrating the cinema and culture of the Southeast Asian nations, films from the Philippines will screen for free this March alongside ASEAN films at the Cinematheque Centre Manila! Select pictures from the World Premieres Film Festival (WPFF) 2015 will delve into worlds only Filipino filmmakers can create, with filmmakers Alvin Yapan, Nestor Abrogena, and Ralston…
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GUIDE: UPFI Film Center in March 2016
Here are the screening schedules at UPFI Film Center this March 2016 as it showcases the second part of this year’s Singkuwento International Film Festival, National Women’s Month, and Cinema and Moving Image Research Assembly. Singkuwento International Film Festival March 2 Wednesday 2:30 & 5 p.m. Sugarol 7:30 p.m. Kinabukasan (Short Feature)/Faraway (US Full-length Feature) March…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila in March 2016
This March the Cinematheque Centre Manila celebrates the ASEAN Film Awareness Month. Audiences can expect to be treated to the best of contemporary South East Asian cinema, as the selection of screenings from all over the region brings together the values, traditions and cultures of the diverse ASEAN people and paints a picture of their…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila in February 2016
This February is the month of Philippine National Arts. To celebrate, the Cinematheque Centre Manila has programmed a slew of exciting independent Filipino films. Cinematheque Centre Manila is located at 55 Kalaw Ave., Ermita, Manila. Films will be screened under the initiative of The National Film Archive of the Philippines, in partnership with various institutions and…
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‘The Revenant’ to have advance screenings on Feb 2 last full shows
Leonardo DiCaprio’s award-winning and acclaimed film, “The Revenant” from Academy Award winning director Alejandro Iñarritu holds its public advance screenings in Philippine theatres (2D and IMAX screens) as last full show nationwide on February 2, Tuesday – hours ahead of its opening (following) day on February 3. Based on true events from legendary Hugh Glass’…
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Nihongo Fiesta 2016 to screen award-winning ‘Sarusuberi: Miss Hokusai’ on Feb 27 for free
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), will feature a free screening of the award-winning animation film “Sarusuberi: Miss Hokusai” on February 27 (Saturday) from 3:30 p.m. at the Shang Cineplex Cinema 1 (6th level of the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City) as part of the Nihongo Fiesta 2016, JFM’s annual event celebrating the colorful culture and…
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‘Deadpool’ to paint the town red on Feb 10, also in IMAX
Expect plenty of wry humour in “Deadpool,” directed by Tim Miller and at Reynolds’ own experiences in the comic book world. Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated…
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Lav Diaz’s 8-hour ‘Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis’ to compete in Berlinale 2016
Lav Diaz’s eight-hour Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis (A Lullaby for the Sorrowful Mystery) has been officially selected to compete in the Main Competition section of the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival. In black and white and running at 482 minutes, Hele marries history, literature, and mythology as it follows an interconnected narratives during the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1897 against the Spanish.…
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Cinematheque Centre Manila to open in Ermita
Here are the screening schedules at CINEMATHEQUE CENTRE MANILA this January 2016. All film viewings are FREE admission on a first-come, first-served basis except for ‘Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon’ (P200) and ‘Esoterika: Maynila’ (P100). Born out of the need for an alternative and accessible venue for exhibiting and preserving Filipino and world cinema,…
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GUIDE: Cinematheque Centre Manila opens 2016 with Filipino, Danish films
Celebrating the recent inauguration of the Cinematheque Centre Manila, which joins its fellow precursor Cinematheques in Baguio, Davao, Iloilo, and Zamboanga, an array of acclaimed Filipino and Danish films will be shown throughout the month of January 2016. The run of films celebrating the inauguration of the Cinematheque Centre Manila will begin on January 8…
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French film ‘Ice and Sky’ to have free screenings at SM MOA
With high hopes for the conclusion of an ambitious, universal and legally binding framework for climate action at the end of the UN Climate Change Summit (COP21) in Paris on December 11, the Embassy of France to the Philippines invites the public to the special screening of the French film La glace et le ciel…
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