Dennis Trillo hopes ‘Amir’ reminds viewers to value life
Because the film draws from real-life accounts and interviews with survivors, Trillo also hopes it serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering…
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Because the film draws from real-life accounts and interviews with survivors, Trillo also hopes it serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering…
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Without confirming reports linking her to Vic Sotto for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2026, Vice teased a major project in the works.
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Cinema will continue. It will simply find new platforms. Vertical viewing may become common, as many films are now shot that way. With busy schedules, people…
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The MMDA is studying lower ticket prices for the Metro Manila Film Festival as part of efforts to boost audience turnout and restore the festival’s…
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There was a time when going to the movies was a source of enjoyment for the masses — a shared experience where audiences could momentarily escape their worries…
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Director Jun Robles Lana reveals major deleted scenes from Call Me Mother, including a parkour sequence and intense training arc, cut to preserve the film’s…
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Why going to the movies feels expensive (and it’s not a scam)
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While watching 'I’mPerfect', this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture, I kept thinking about Garry Marshall’s 1999 cult film 'The Other Sister'.
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If viewed strictly from an anti–Martial Law sentiment, sure, its silences may feel meaningful, or even terrifying. But strip an audience’s ideology away, and…
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Filmmaker Jun Robles Lana questions rising movie ticket prices and warns that Philippine cinema is becoming a middle-class privilege.
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Jonathan Manalo reveals Bryan Chong as the voice behind “Tala” in Call Me Mother, introducing a rising OPM artist.
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Gladys Reyes shares insights from her first experience as an MMFF juror, describing the rigorous deliberations, integrity, and challenges behind choosing the…
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NCDA praises I’mPerfect’s historic MMFF victory and Krystel Go’s Best Actress win, citing a milestone for disability representation and inclusive storytelling…
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Vice Ganda’s Best Actor win at the 2025 MMFF became an emotional moment as he opened up about postponed family dreams, love, and his partnership with husband…
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Matthew Mendoza marks “proud dad moment” as I’mPerfect sweeps MMFF honors
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A look at landmark acting wins that reshaped LGBTQ representation in Philippine cinema through the years.
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Artist Toym Leon Imao turns the MMFF 2025 trophy into a statement on cinema, power, and ethical responsibility.
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