MANILA FILM CENTER: Ghosts HAUNT the ‘Parthenon’ by the bay?
The project was conceived as part of then First Lady Imelda Marcos’ ambition to make Manila the Cannes of Asia.
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‘The Sixth Sense,’ ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ return to the big screen
Revisit three acclaimed horror classics from the 1990s at select Robinsons Malls from October 28 to November 3, with tickets priced at ₱200 to ₱250.
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Manila Mafia Film Festival
They were winning awards, too, and raking it in at the box office. Which proves the saying, ‘may pera sa basura.’
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A century of stories inside Taipei’s Presidential Office Building
A section dedicated to Taiwan’s democratic movement also highlights the protests and milestones that shaped the country’s political development.
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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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CinePanalo Film Festival measures its winning streak
The third Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival proved that Filipino audiences will support quality local cinema, thanks to generous production grants, compelling…
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Jennie lends voice to ‘Steps’ soundtrack
BLACKPINK’s Jennie will contribute the original song “Someone to Hold” to Netflix’s animated film Steps, premiering on 20 November 2026. The…
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Dennis Trillo’s ‘Amir’ gets Columbia Pictures backing ahead of MMFF
Columbia Pictures partners with GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs and Brightburn Entertainment to distribute Amir, a fantasy-drama starring Argus Aspiras and…
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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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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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Filipino film 'Ria' bags award at Busan
Arvin Belarmino’s debut feature earns Heart of Eurasia Award at South Korea’s 31st Busan International Film Festival
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The tech behind ‘Forgotten Island’
Lenovo is powering DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island, an animated feature inspired by Filipino culture and mythology, starring H.E.R., Liza Soberano and…
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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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Punches, kicks and pure ‘Street Fighter’
Filipino-American stunt choreographer Jon Valera brings Street Fighter’s iconic moves to life in the upcoming live-action film, blending martial arts,…
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This Korean film has South Korea at war with itself
The controversy began after the film's trailer was released, with critics accusing it of portraying Chun too sympathetically and failing to adequately reflect…
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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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Most cultured October
Films, jazz, art, design, a little history. The Spanish Embassy has filled October with reasons to get out of the house.
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