The “Assassin’s Creed” movie starring Michael Fassbender was arguably one of the most anticipated titles of 2016, particularly for the gaming community. And considering the marginal success of Blizzard’s “Warcraft: The Beginning,” Ubisoft can’t be blamed for wanting a slice of the cake. Hopes were very high for the film, as well. With the release — and undeniable failure — …

The long wait is over for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival as the list of winners were announced during the MMFF 2016 Gabi ng Parangal held at the Kia Theater in Cubao on December 29. The “Magic 8” films fought head to head for the title of Best Picture, and of course actors of each film fought for the title …

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 …

Suicide Squad was a movie audiences either loved or hated. While critical reception for the movie was mostly negative, David Ayer’s work proved a hit among fans. The commercial success of Suicide Squad has led to the conception of a sequel set for 2019. Of course, WB would definitely prefer to have both commercial success AND good critical reception. That …

November is going by so fast but this Popcorn MovieMix won’t let it slip away that easily. Here are more reasons for us to take a break amidst the hustle and bustle of the almost-ending month. This week features J.K. Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, “The Perfect Weapon” starring Steven Seagal, a Zombie thriller called “The Girl …

It is definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas. One of the best things about this is that we get to plan what we want to do during the long Christmas break. After months of toil, everyone will actually get some time for themselves. Ergo? More me-time means more movie marathon time. To get into the Christmas feels in …

This Week’s Popcorn MovieMix is a combination of all sorts. This week’s stories is about a fallen angel, a cook having the kitchen as her sanctuary, a war hero with a cynical sister and a man who believes he was sent to kill Osama Bin Laden. Things will surely get interesting for movie goers. Let’s get to know this week’s …

Doctor Strange is undoubtedly October’s must-see movie. I’ll tell you that right now. Then again, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise considering Marvel Studios has pretty much earned the trust of both the comic book fans and the cinemophiles. Even without reading this review, the fact that the movie is tagged with “Marvel” should let you know how it’s …

Movie buffs, say hello to November! This week’s MovieMix gives the young, the older and everyone else in between, the power to choose. “Trolls,” starring Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, and “A Monster Calls” are for child in heart who like fantasy and adventure. “The Accountant,” which Ben Affleck stars in, is for those who are a bit more business-casual serious …

October is surely a month of movies streaks with this new addition to the Popcorn Gang’s movie playlist. This week’s movie premieres include Benedict Cumberbatch as ‘Doctor Strange’, Philippine Indie Film ‘Apocalypse Child,’ and horror film ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil.’ Let the movie marathon begin! Benedict Cumberbatch Is ‘Doctor Strange’ Benedict Cumberbatch is Stephen Strange, a former neurosurgeon who begins a …