International Film Festivals in Manila to watch out for
As Oscar-winning Parasite director, Bong Joon Ho said on stage, with eyes from around the world looking on, “Once you overcome the 1-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be
As Oscar-winning Parasite director, Bong Joon Ho said on stage, with eyes from around the world looking on, “Once you overcome the 1-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be
Jake Cuenca’s 2014 film “Mulat” is now streaming on Amazon in the United States and the United Kingdom. “I will always be proud of this film,” he declared.
From all indications, “Oro” was a worthy film effort derailed by a string of bad decisions, made not only by its creators, but by the Metro Manila Film Festival’s executive committee.
Mercedes Cabral’s acting resumé includes a long roster of independently-produced films, starting with Brillante “Dante” Mendoza’s “Serbis” in 2008. The actress and the director have subsequently worked together on
GOD speaks through the movies, of this I’m now sure.
I truly enjoy the Swatch parties that Swatch Philippines grand dame Virgie Ramos throws—whether it’s the birthday of one of the Swatch endorsers or the launch of a new collection.
Cinematheque Centre Manila is rescreening Lav Diaz’s “Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis” this month.
A man gathers his fishing net to harvest his catch. Two friends walking side by side along a narrow, unpaved road separate to give way to a motorcycle rider. Fishmongers sit on the side of a market road while buyers examine their wares.
These days, the talk of the town are two phenomena: “Aldub,” the continuing love story on noontime TV; and “Heneral Luna,” a historical film that has achieved the near-impossible feat of sold-out screenings in most theaters for a month now since it opened.
If there’s one activity Vice President Jejomar Binay, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas and Sen. Grace Poe—all of whom have expressed their plan to run for President—should have in common between now and the 2016 election, it should be to watch the movie “Heneral Luna.”
The latest in global fashion, beauty, and culture through a contemporary Filipino perspective.
COPYRIGHT © LIFESTYLE INQUIRER 2022