Following the animal cruelty controversy surrounding the film “Oro,” the Executive Committee of the Metro Manila Film Festival announced that they are revoking the Fernando Poe Jr. Award for Excellence that the film received during the recent MMFF awards night. The decision was reached by the committee after conducting consultations with the family of the former movie actor, according to …

Director Alvin Yapan of the Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Oro” and the rest of the film’s crew could be facing animal cruelty charges for the slaughter of a dog that was part of the film. The charges will reportedly be filed against them by animal rights welfare group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Director Alvin Yapan Speaks Up The …

Year’s end, everyone! Oh, my God. 2016 has been an insane year for movies. We’ve had some good — and often — surprising entries across different genres too. So here are the top 5 picks for the best movies of 2016. Keep in mind that as in all Top Lists, this is going to be heavily based on the writers personal …

Recently, the “Magic 8” films of the controversial Metro Manila Festival 2016 has officially released its trailers. On December 23, stars of each film appeared on the streets during the annual “Parade of Stars” and on Christmas Day, the MMFF 2016 films hit theaters for public viewing. MMFF 2016 Top 4 Box Office Hits On Opening Day The MMFF Executive Committee …

The year 2016 was a big and momentous year for Philippine independent films, also known as indie films.  Several Filipino indie films won awards at several prestigious international film festivals including the Berlinale in Berlin, the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. Indie Films Receive International Recognition According to an article in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the country …

“Passengers” stars Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. They portray two people awakened 90 years too early from being induced hibernation on a spaceship on its way to a new planet known as Homestead II.  As Starship Avalon carries 5,259 people on the journey, it malfunctions waking Jim Preston (Chris) who opens Aurora Lane’s pod (Jennifer). Although it is interesting to find …

So it’s been a week since the release of the trailer for the newest Transformers movie, “Transformers: The Last Knight.” Despite what audiences may think of Michael Bay, the trailer itself seems pretty impressive as far as movie previews go. It gives a sneak peak of the action, it doesn’t spoil the story, and it hints at the potential conflicts. …

A week after the premiere of “Spider-man: Homecoming’s” trailer, audiences all over the world have probably pondered what the movie will be about. That said, it’s time to pick the trailer apart and find out. READ | ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Full Movie Trailer Out, Watch Trailer Here ‘Spiderman: Homecoming’ Plot – Two Spider Suits? The first thing audiences may notice in the …

After 24 years, old time favorite love team Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion reunites for an upcoming movie in 2017. This is the duo’s film since their 1992 team up for the movie “Tayong Dalawa.” Sharon Cuneta And Gabby Concepcion 2017 Movie Revealed By Star Cinema The upcoming movie was revealed by Star Cinema AdProm Manager Mico del Rosario through …

Filipino filmmaker Erik Matti won the biggest prize at the recently concluded Crouching Tigers Project Lab in Macau, for his upcoming film, “Pintakasi.” The film won the Crouching Tigers Award for best pitch at the event, which was actually a venue for pitching stories for movies that have yet to be made. The forum was held as part of the International …