‘The bare minimum’ : Jun Lana on gender sensitivity in cinema
Director Jun Lana challenges how Philippine cinema defines gender sensitivity while accepting an MMFF award for Call Me Mother.
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Director Jun Lana challenges how Philippine cinema defines gender sensitivity while accepting an MMFF award for Call Me Mother.
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The 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2025 set records as all eight entries earned over ₱1M on opening day, with I’mPerfect winning Best Picture and Vice…
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Its most compelling idea is the unspoken reality that even married people, or those already in relationships, can develop feelings for someone else.
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As MMFF 2025 continues its run in cinemas, the Gabi ng Parangal stood as a reminder that Filipino films are at their strongest when courage, compassion and…
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All eight official entries of the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival earned at least P1 million on opening day, marking a historic first for the annual…
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A review of MMFF entry “Bar Boys: After School,” which reunites the original cast 10 years later but leans heavily on repetition and preaching despite solid…
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Krystel Go wins Best Actress at the 51st MMFF for I’m Perfect, highlighting inclusive cinema and disability representation in Philippine film.
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National Artist Nora Aunor is celebrated at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival, honoring her decades-long impact and legacy in Philippine cinema.
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Gerald Anderson takes on a new challenge as producer for the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Rekonek, a heartfelt ensemble film about Filipino families…
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In ‘UnMarry,’ the chemistry between Angelica Panganiban and Eugene Domingo is not loud or theatrical — it is lived-in, layered, and deeply human
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Early box-office indicators suggest Call Me Mother led the opening day of MMFF 2025, followed by Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins and UnMarry, pointing to a…
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From Andrea Brillantes’ rumored new romance to John Lapus clearing the air on set issues and Zack Tabudlo addressing viral concert rumors, local showbiz buzz…
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In 1982, Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor dominated Philippine cinema in different ways, shaping one of the most defining awards seasons in film history.
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Pascual is all heart and sincerity. It is hoped that the authenticity he gave to Magtibay earns the appreciation and approval of the MMFF powers-that-be.
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‘Pangarap ko lang maging Star Cinema leading lady noon (My dream was to become a Star Cinema Leading lady) and now I get the chance to be able to be one.’
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The loveteam arrived fresh from their win at the 41st PMPC Star Awards for Movies, taking home Movie Loveteam of the Year for ‘My Future You’
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MMFF 2025 spotlights inclusivity with I’mPerfect, a heartwarming romance about two young people with Down syndrome, offering a welcome contrast to last year’s…
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