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‘Manila’s Finest’ revisits 1969 Manila through crime, brotherhood, family
Manila’s Finest is set in Manila in 1969 and places its story within the city’s police force during a period marked by unrest and criminal activity. The film, directed by Cannes Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Raymond Red, is an official entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival and presents a period setting defined by vintage patrol…
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How MTRCB rated eight MMFF 2025 film entries
With Christmas just two weeks away, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has officially concluded the review and classification of the eight films selected for the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The evaluations were finalized on Thursday, December 11, under the supervision of MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto, ensuring that…
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Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre reunite in MMFF 2025 entry ‘Call Me Mother’
Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre come together once again for a heartfelt comedy-drama centered on a mother’s unconditional love in “Call Me Mother,” one of the official entries to the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival. The film opens in cinemas on December 25. The official trailer quickly gained massive traction online, generating 20 million views…
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‘Bar Boys: After School’ is ready to prove life’s best teacher at MMFF
The ultimate barkada reunion movie in the MMFF is here!
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‘Green Bones’ wins big at MMFF 2024, now showing in over 180 theaters
‘Green Bones’ secures a back-to-back victory for GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, following last year’s win by ‘Firefly’.
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‘The Kingdom’ bags five major awards at Metro Manila Film Festival 2024
‘The Kingdom’ is now showing in PH theaters.
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10 intriguing facts about ‘The Kingdom’
‘The Kingdom’ opens December 25 in PH theaters. #MMFF2024
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Arjo Atayde-led ‘Topakk’ earns global acclaim, now part of MMFF 2024
Action-packed #Topakk opens December 25 in PH theaters.
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Bandila ng Kalayaan of MMFF entry ‘The Kingdom’ turns heads
Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual star in #TheKingdom, in theaters Dec. 25.
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‘Isang Himala’ teaser reveals stunning visuals in reimagined Filipino classic
#MMFF2024 entry #IsangHimala opens December 25 in PH theaters.
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MMFF entry ‘Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital’ lands on Variety radar
It is an adaptation of the Korean box office hit ‘Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum.’
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Classic MMFF films return in theaters nationwide at P50 ticket price
MMFF’s SineSigla sa Singkuwenta runs until October 15.
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Vilma Santos bags MMFF Best Actress award for ‘When I Met You in Tokyo’
This is her 5th Best Actress Award from the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal.
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Matteo Guidicelli stars as ‘Penduko’ in modern twist on classic tale
Sarah Geronimo showed her all-out support for her husband at the red carpet premiere.
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Jun Robles Lana’s ‘Becky and Badette’ promises memorable laughter in MMFF
See the dynamic duo of Eugene Domingo and Pokwang this Christmas on the big screen!
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Bela ‘Mapanakit’ Padilla at it again via Korea-set ‘Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko’
Opens April 8 in theaters nationwide. #SummerMMFF2023
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First-ever Summer MMFF receives 33 film submissions vying for Top 8 slots
2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival is slated for April 8 to 18.
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MMFF 2022 reaches P500-M gross sales; Summer edition to kick off April
MMFF’s Summer edition will run for 11 days starting April 8 (Black Saturday).
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#MMFF2022: ‘Deleter,’ ‘Mamasapano,’ ‘Nanahimik’ top awards night
The cast of ‘Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told’ bags Special Jury Prize.
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‘Nanahimik ang Gabi’: Heaven is Ian’s mistress in their first team-up
Produced by Direk Lino Cayetano and Philip King of Rein Entertainment.
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MMFF drama ‘Family Matters’ celebrates love this Christmas
From Cineko Productions and the winning tandem behind ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7.’
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‘Nelia’ poses as must-see MMFF entry for first-day viewers
“We are happy to be a part of MMFF’s return to theaters and help rebuild the Filipino film industry,” says Nelia producer Atty. Aldwin Alegre.”
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‘Nelia’ producers Atty. Aldwin Alegre, Atty. Melanie Honey Quiño hail medical frontliners in MMFF entry
Atty. Aldwin Alegre and Atty. Melanie Honey Quiño are first-time executive producers for a film which successfully made it to the Magic 8 finalists of #MMFF2021.
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15 years in the making: #MMFF2021 suspense thriller ‘Nelia’ starring Winwyn Marquez
Produced by A and Q Films Production, Inc., ‘Nelia’ revolves around the mystery of hospital room 009, where all the patients admitted to it die.
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MMFF entry ‘Nelia’ charms community in Manila-Korea Town
Cast members Raymond Bagatsing Ali Forbes, Shido Roxas, Juan Carlos Galano wowed the Korean community in Manila.
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Winwyn Marquez-led ‘Nelia,’ film prod’s debut offering, makes the cut to MMFF 2021
The 47th edition of Metro Manila Film Festival runs Dec. 25, 2021 – Jan. 7, 2022.
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Fate pairs Adrian Lindayag, Keann Johnson in ‘The Boy Foretold by the Stars’
Meet the promising lead stars of #MMFF2020 romantic comedy film #TheBoyForetoldByTheStars: Adrian Lindayag and Keann Johnson.
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‘Suarez: The Healing Priest’ review: John Arcilla’s memorable performance
John Arcilla takes on a powerful performance in SUAREZ: THE HEALING PRIEST, a heartwarming film that poses to bring joy and healing this Christmas season. #MMFF2020
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One ticket for the whole family! Metro Manila Film Festival 2020 goes online
Here’s everything you need to know about the first online edition of MMFF: from buying tickets at GMovies to watching movies through Globe’s newest video-on-demand platform, UPSTREAM, starting Christmas Day.
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John Arcilla, handpicked as ‘Suarez: The Healing Priest’ for #MMFF2020
#MMFF2020 entry SUAREZ: THE HEALING PRIEST stars John Arcilla and Jin Macapagal as Father Fernando Suarez, with Troy Montero, Jairus Aquino, Dante Rivero, Rita Avila, Rosanna Roces, and Alice Dixson in a very special role, with Richard Quan, Yayo Aguila, Alan Paule, Biboy Ramirez, Patrick Sugui, Jerico Estregan, Maru Delgado, Yñigo Delen. Starts streaming online…
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WINNERS: Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2018
Here is the complete list of winners of the 44th Metro Manila Film Festival as announced December 27, Thursday night at The Theater at Solaire in Parañaque City. Best Actress in a Leading Role: Gloria Romero, RAINBOW’S SUNSETBest Actor in a Leading Role: Dennis Trillo, ONE GREAT LOVE Best Picture: RAINBOW’S SUNSET2nd Best Picture: AURORA3rd Best Picture:…
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‘Mary, Marry Me’ review: Fun-filled with love and rivalry
RC delos Reyes puts up the tandem of Gonzaga sisters in a feel-good family film this MMFF 2018 through Mary, Marry Me. ‘Mary, Marry Me’ is all about family and sisterhood. It tells the story of Mary Jane (Toni Gonzaga), and her younger sister Mary Anne (Alex) who is set to marry the former’s ex-boyfriend,…
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WATCH: Official trailers for 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entries
Watch the official trailers for the eight entries to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival here. Now on its 44th edition, the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will feature the following full-length films throughout the Philippines: Aurora (Viva Films / Aliud Entertainment) Fantastica (Star Cinema / Viva Films) Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles (CCM Film…
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WATCH: Teaser for ‘One Great Love’ tangles Kim Chiu, Dennis Trillo, JC de Vera
Regal Entertainment, Inc. has just unveiled the first teaser for ‘One Great Love,’ an official entry to the upcoming 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival. Starring A-listers Dennis Trillo, JC de Vera, and Kim Chiu, it will be shown in cinemas nationwide starting December 25. We all wish that we find our One Great Love in…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Deadma Walking (2017)
Led by the powerhouse performances of Joross Gamboa and Edgar Allan Guzman, Deadma Walking (Julius Alfonso, 2017) is a campy feast of a well-arched gag-laughter/tear-jerker that embraces its B-movie elements, producing a very original comedy classic. Based on the 2016 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature winning screenplay, and hemmed by the directorial debut…
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WINNERS: Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2017
Here is the complete list of winners of the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival as announced December 27, Wednesday night at Kia Theater in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. Best Actress in a Leading Role: Joanna Ampil, ANG LARAWAN Best Actor in a Leading Role: Derek Ramsay, ALL OF YOU 1st Best Picture: ANG LARAWAN 2nd Best Picture:…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Ang Larawan (2017)
Athanasius of Alexandria was a bishop in early Christianity. Among others, he is known for his efforts to combat the teachings of Arianism, a popular school of Christian thought which was gaining ground as its teachings appealed to the son of the late Emperor Constantine. Despite this endorsement by the Emperor’s son, Athanasius held his…
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MMFF entry ‘Deadma Walking,’ Graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board
The 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry ‘Deadma Walking’ is graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB), the highest merit given to a film submitted for evaluation. Starring reliable actors Joross Gamboa and Edgar Allan Guzman, the film is based on the screenplay of the same name which won the 2nd Prize in…
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True-to-life Caramoan massacre inspires Alvin Yapan’s MMFF entry ‘Oro’
An entry to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival, Oro (Gold) is a drama crime thriller based on true events dubbed as the “Gata 4 Massacre” which happened in Caramoan, Camarines Sur on March 22, 2014. The film follows the life of Elmer (Joem Bascon), a small-scale miner, who plans to finally establish a life of his own…
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8 full-length, 8 shorts revealed: MMFF 2016 movie lineup
The full lineup of films in competition in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMMF) has been revealed Friday, November 18. Full-length features: DIE BEAUTIFUL Production: The IdeaFirst Company Director: Jun Robles Lana Starring: Paolo Ballesteros, Luis Alandy, Gladys Reyes, Albie Casino, Lou Veloso, Inah De Belen, IC Mendoza, Christian Bables. KABISERA Production: Director: Real Florido…
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FULL LIST: Best Picture winners, Metro Manila Film Festival (1975 – 2015)
The Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Metro Manila, Philippines since 1975. It runs from December 25 through New Year’s Day and into the first weekend of January in the following year. The selection of Best Picture used to have a commercial viability criterion (box-office performance of the entries). It was…
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FULL LIST: Winners, Metro Manila Film Festival 2015
The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards night was held at the KIA Theater in Araneta Center, Quezon City Sunday, December 27. Here is the full list of winners of MMFF 2015: Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado (Walang Forever) Best Actor: Jericho Rosales (Walang Forever) Best Picture: Walang Forever 2nd Best Picture: Buy Now, Die Later…
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Regal promises scarier ‘Shake, Rattle & Roll’ in ‘Haunted Mansion’
Regal Entertainment’s highly successful Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) horror trilogy franchise, Shake, Rattle & Roll gives way this year to an even hair-raising, sine-chilling, bloodier, horrifying theater experience as the mother and daughter tandem of Lily Monteverde field Haunted Mansion right on Christmas Day. Directed by multi-awarded Jun Lana, Haunted Mansion features three of…
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MOVIE REVIEW: My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore (2015)
My Bebe Love: Kilig Pa More serves as the reunion project of Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai Delas Alas, comedy royalties who share reputation in the industry as they have both proven themselves as reliable actors in their genre. Initially submitted to the Metro Manila Film Festival as “Romcom-in Mo Ako,” it is first noted with…
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Vic, Ai-Ai, Aldub to bring #KiligPaMore in ‘My Bebe Love’
Undeniably the most-awaited and much-anticipated from among this year’s entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), “My Bebe Love: Kilig Pa More” has got everyone excitedly doing the countdown til Christmas Day, the first day showing of the groundbreaking movie starring comedy royalties Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai Delas Alas, and the phenomenal loveteam of…
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‘Haunted Mansion’ aims to nab Best Picture, Best Actress at MMFF 2015
Multi-awarded director Jun Lana made sure that Regal Entertainment’s Metro Manila Film Festival entry, ‘Haunted Mansion,’ is tops not just in the technical aspect but in the acting department as well. This year’s biggest horror movie topbills Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel and Jerome Ponce with senior actors Iza Calzado, Dominic Ochoa and Janice De Belen.…
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Jennylyn Mercado, Jericho Rosales paired in ‘Walang Forever’
Producers of the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Walang Forever” did right in choosing award-winning actor Jericho Rosales to be Jennylyn Mercado’s leading man in “Walang Forever.” “Walang Forever” is from the same producers that brought us the 2014 MMFF sleeper blockbuster “English Only, Please,” which also topbilled Jennylyn, who won the MMFF best…
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MOVIE REVIEW: Tandem (2015)
Tandem begins with a man ready to shoot a dog point blank. He dons a fierce look which makes the tension tighter and lets the audience anticipate the thriller that is yet to unfold. As another man approaches, it gives a first look at the main characters: two men who wear mask, hides guns in their pockets,…
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GUIDE: Metro Manila Film Festival 2015
Now on its 41st year, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) offers 8 full-length feature films. As a rule, no foreign films are shown in Philippine cinemas and theaters in order to showcase locally produced films. However, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will still be shown in IMAX theaters during the film festival. This annual event…
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‘Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo’ screens producers’ cut in cinemas
Historical films, which were once considered unexciting, have now crossed over to mainstream pop culture thanks to the unprecedented success of the movie Heneral Luna. The film has sparked a yearning and curiosity among Filipino filmgoers for movies with a similarly rich historical and cultural value. Among the films that have gained renewed attention is…
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GUIDE: MMFF New Wave 2015
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has just announced the finalists for its three categories: Full-Length Features, HOOQ Short Films and Animation. MMFF New Wave 2015 will run from December 17 to 24 at SM Megamall, Glorietta 4, and Robinsons Place Manila. Here are the screening schedules of MMFF New Wave 2015 per venue: (See the screening…
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Kris Aquino backs out of MMFF movie, says ‘I’m a jerk’
Barely two months away from Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2015, Kris Aquino made a last-minute announcement October 7 on backing out on her upcoming MMFF movie that would have top-billed her with Mayor Herbert Bautista.
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