My QCinema 2026 watchlist
QCinema 2026 runs from 13 to 22 November, featuring nine must-watch films including Cannes award winners, Gillian Anderson’s horror entry, and the restored…
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Is cinema losing its soul to the stage?
The Philippine theater boom highlights audiences’ growing appetite for exclusive live experiences, challenging cinemas to rethink moviegoing through curated…
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The book was better? Read these before watching
From Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Odyssey to Ella Arcangel: Lupa at Dugo, explore eight books and graphic novels finding new audiences through film and…
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Disney’s ‘Hexed’ brings new magical heroine
Disney’s animated film Hexed follows teenager Billie Doe as she discovers magical abilities and uncovers family secrets in a realm of witches, featuring voices…
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Finding the Great Valley
Don Bluth’s The Land Before Time returns to select Philippine cinemas this October, inviting audiences to revisit Littlefoot’s emotional journey through grief,…
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What matters most in the heart of Mark Lapid
TIEZA chief operating officer Mark Lapid discusses his acting career, family values, views on AI and Philippine cinema, and tourism projects during his dual…
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The final credits roll for Cinema ’76
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PFIM 2026: Beyond the awards
Philippine Film Industry Month 2026 honors the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema while spotlighting Filipino talent, global recognition, honest film…
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KinoFest returns with award-winning German cinema
KinoFest offers Manila audiences four days of contemporary German cinema — and a chance to encounter stories that cross national and cultural borders.
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‘Quezon,’ ‘In Thy Name’ most-nominated at 74th FAMAS Awards
Each film received 12 nominations, giving them the strongest presence across the announced categories and placing them at the forefront of this year’s…
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‘Filipiñana’ has a real shot at the Oscar shortlist
That kind of exposure can define a director’s career. 'Filipiñana' proves Rafael Manuel has a distinct visual voice, and I am genuinely curious to see where he…
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More screen icons who deserve the National Artist nod
: From Gina Alajar and Jaclyn Jose to Joseph Estrada, Maricel Soriano and Gloria Romero, a film columnist makes the case for recognizing more icons of…
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The Superstar standard: Who measures up for National Artist?
A film columnist argues that Vilma Santos, Rosa Rosal, Dolphy and Eddie Garcia deserve recognition as National Artists for Film and Broadcast Arts, citing…
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CinePanalo goes theme-free for its third edition
Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 drops its prescribed theme for its third edition, giving Filipino filmmakers greater freedom to tell diverse stories,…
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Movies we don’t make anymore
Philippine Film Industry Month 2026 celebrates Filipino cinema with digitally restored classics Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang and Sister Stella L, honoring the…
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National Cinema Day: Can nostalgia bring us back?
National Cinema Day aims to bring Filipinos back to theaters, but changing viewing habits, streaming, rising costs and convenience are reshaping the future of…
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National Cinema Day promises a special one-day treat for moviegoers
National Cinema Day promises a one-day-only surprise as cinema stakeholders unite to bring Filipinos back to the big screen.
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