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Cannes-winning film Plan 75 might be set in Japan but it is the Filipinos’ sense of compassion towards the elderly that takes the spotlight in the dystopian film. In the movie, Filipino-Japanese actress Stefanie Arianne plays Maria, a Filipino caregiver in Japan who is culture-shocked by the policy of encouraging senior citizens to die. Arianne […]
December 25th isn’t just Christmas Day in the Philippines, it’s also the first day of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. Just as the name dictates, the festival places its focus on Filipino films and talents, showcasing Filipino-made films for almost 2 weeks. With the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine cinema industry has […]
Vibal Foundation recently launched Philippine Cinema, 1897-2020—a lavishly illustrated art book that not only provides an in-depth retrospective of over a hundred years of Philippine cinema, but also simultaneously traces its history, genres, narratives, tropes, and lore while subjecting its rich filmography to critique and film theory. The book tracks Philippine cinematic beginnings as a […]
When we hear the term “pito-pito”, what instantly comes to mind is the alternative medicine which is actually a combination of seven herbs and seeds (bayabas or guava, mangga or mango, alagaw, pandan, banaba, anise seeds, and coriander seeds) typically blended, boiled, and drank like you would, a tea. People drink pito-pito for lack of […]
Throughout the years, we’ve seen the beauty and complexity of well-made Philippine movies. From timeless classics like “Insiang” to modern-day blockbusters like “Heneral Luna,” these cinematic masterpieces have shaped and influenced our culture today. To pay homage to this medium, artist Edz Gatdula recreates posters from some of the best films in Philippine cinematic history. […]
The Freedom Film Festival (FFF) is an annual event spearheaded by Team Communication. It aims to bridge the gap between mainstream films and independent films in Philippine Cinema through a film festival. This will cater to anyone ranging from students of different universities to film enthusiasts. They will have the opportunity as well to converse […]
In 2017, we celebrated the peoples’ stories in the hopes of sparking social change. Less than a year since then, change indeed has come, bringing forth onerous social realities, including even those once deemed inconceivable — a fresh set of alternative narratives waiting to be captured and told to a larger audience. With the medium […]
Most recently seen in the big screen in Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange, Benjamin Bratt breathes life to Ernesto dela Cruz in Disney-Pixar’s new comedy adventure Coco. Ernesto de la Cruz is the most famous musician in the history of Mexico. Revered by fans worldwide until his untimely death, the charming and charismatic musician is even […]
MANILA, October 26, 2017 – The God of Thunder’s exciting new adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Ragnarok opened at No.1 yesterday nationwide, capturing the biggest opening day gross for a Marvel Studios title for 2017. The Chris Hemsworth-led blockbuster posted an otherworldly P38.56-M opening gross (including Tuesday’s sneaks) and now ranks fourth in […]