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Review: The latest ‘Shaun The Sheep’ installment is worth going back to the farm for

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Dec 06 12:21 PM

Farmageddon may not match the manic inventiveness of the first Shaun The Sheep outing but it’s still worth the watch. Read more »

Kapamilya shows dominated Twitter conversations in PH in 2018

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 08:06 PM

A Kapamilya reality show was the most-talked about TV program in the Philippines on Twitter in 2018, the microblogging site revealed Thursday. Read more »

Review: First Pinoy Netflix original ‘Dead Kids’ owes a lot to its committed young cast

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Dec 04 07:46 PM

Mikhail Red’s youth caper is full of promise. If only it was fresher, dug deeper, and had more life. Read more »

Review: ‘The Irishman’ shows Martin Scorsese at his late-career best

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Dec 03 11:50 AM

The director of Goodfellas and Casino is introspective at 76, reckoning with his love affair with the gangster film Read more »

Mga bida ng 'Last Christmas' ikinuwento ang first impression sa isa't isa

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 09:45 PM

Sanib-puwersa sina Emilia Clarke at Henry Golding sa Christmas movie na "Last Christmas."  Read more »

Movie review: Bea Alonzo, Angelica Panganiban in top form in 'Unbreakable'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Nov 29 12:36 PM

They play off each other very well, both in the happy and sad moments, but it was during those uncomfortable and awkward times that they really shine.  Read more »

Movie review: Killer app film 'Countdown' isn't as bad as you think

Fred Hawson
Posted at Nov 27 08:30 PM

This was actually a fun watch. Read more »

Review: The Good Liar’s great pleasure is watching two acting giants play off each other’s strengths

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Nov 27 12:50 PM

Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren get to do what they do best, and it’s a treat just to watch the sparks fly. Read more »

Review: We really wanted to like ‘Last Christmas’ but…

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Nov 26 04:53 PM

With an undoubtable chemistry between Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, a screenplay co-written by Emma Thompson, and the direction of Bridesmaids helmsman Paul Feig, we really thought we would. Read more »

Review: ‘Knives Out’ is a subversive murder mystery Agatha Christie fans will love

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Nov 25 04:34 PM

One of the best things about the film is watching sparks fly as its stellar ensemble of actors draw on each other’s brilliance. Read more »

Review: Parents, ‘Frozen II’ has a new song that will push you to the brink of despair

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Nov 23 02:39 PM

But bring the kids anyway. This sequel is further proof Disney always knows never to underestimate their taste. Read more »

Review: ‘Ford V Ferrari’ is an entertaining underdog story with really nice cars

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Nov 15 08:49 PM

Now if only it isn’t weighed down by a script a little too committed to “based on true events” conventions. Read more »

8 things to do this weekend: Nov. 15-17

Barbie Salavador-Muhlach
Posted at Nov 15 01:31 PM

History buffs, moms and pop culture geeks, as well as lovers of movies, music and cars, surely there’s something for everyone.  Read more »

Movie review: KZ Tandingan shines in 'The Art of Ligaw'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Nov 15 12:55 PM

She held her own against the more experienced Epy Quizon.  Read more »

Why Danny Zialcita was one of PH cinema’s true bad boys, and how his actors loved him

Isidra Reyes
Updated as of Nov 13 06:22 PM

On the occasion of a long overdue tribute happening this Thursday at Archivo 1984 gallery, Isidra Reyes recalls the life, loves and last days of one of Philippine cinema’s few blockbuster directors: Danny Zialcita. He was famous for his glamorous films full of beautiful women, philandering men, and the witty, often funny, dagger-sharp dialogue that come between them.   Read more »

The drama behind Aguila: Walkouts, diva turns and confrontation on the set of FPJ’s best film

Bam V. Abellon
Posted at Nov 12 06:07 PM

Even with some of the best actors of its time in its cast, and with a prestige director at the helm, the colossal three and a half hour film — restored recently and is screening in this month’s CinemaOne Originals Festival—took two years to finish. We have a few ideas why.  Read more »

All set for first Philippine film festival in Singapore

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 06:07 PM

A festival showcasing Filipino movies will be held for the first time in Singapore this week. Read more »

Review: CinemaOne Original’s foreign films lineup will take you places, and you should let it

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Nov 13 05:21 PM

A love letter to friendship, a pair of roommates in the 1890s who drive each other insane, a portrait of women looking after each other, and Catherine Deneuve being fabulous — if you’re catching a foreign film this week, check out the CinemaOne Originals Festival lineup. Read more »

Movie review: 'Nuuk' tells story of desolation and depression

Fred Hawson
Posted at Nov 08 11:06 AM

Usually, if a Filipino movie is shot in a foreign country, it is to take advantage of its festive scenery and exotic romantic ambiance. But this one is very different. Read more »

Review: Why casting Timothée Chalamet & his delicate bone structure in ‘The King’ was a genius move

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Nov 08 10:40 AM

Inspired casting and sharp writing are just two qualities that make this Netflix period drama engrossing. Read more »