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Metro Cebu Cinema Timings for the 50th MMFF on December 25
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Cinema timings were gathered on December 23, 2024, at 11:43 am, based on the websites of SM Cinema, Robinsons Movieworld, and Ayala Cinema’s Sureseats.
Dennis Trillo: ‘Green Bones’ is tribute to good, yet misjudged people
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 24, 2024 - 12:00am
If the intense dynamic between Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid as adversaries in “Green Bones” feels genuine, it’s because the actors intentionally kept their distance during the shoot.
Six Tips When Watching MMFF Entries in Cinemas
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 23, 2024 - 12:00am
The 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival has already been hailed as one of the best editions, fitting for its 50th anniversary. With a lineup that offers high-quality premises without c
A grown-up FranSeth in their MMFF debut ‘My Future You’
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 19, 2024 - 12:00am
In their big screen debut as a love team, Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin are star-crossed lovers 15 years apart.
Three frontrunners emerge at MUPH Cebu ‘25 Prelims
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 14, 2024 - 12:00am
Gabriella Mai Carballo’s previous pageants – Miss Mandaue and Miss Cebu – do not have swimsuit categories, so she was especially nervous about parading in one in front of a sizeable audience for...
Vilma Santos inspires ‘Uninvited’ to be a revenge thriller
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 13, 2024 - 12:00am
At first glance, “Uninvited” looks like one of the edgier picks of this year’s usually family-friendly Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). It’s an R-16 revenge thriller that doesn’t hold...
Stray Kids transforms Philippine Arena into a festival club at ‘dominATE’ tour
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 10, 2024 - 12:00am
It’s fitting that the name of Stray Kids’ fourth world tour is “dominATE” because they truly ate and left no crumbs during their November 23 show at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
MMFF thriller 'Uninvited' won't compromise, accepts R-16 rating
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 9, 2024 - 12:00am
After the blockbuster success of its suspense-horror “Mallari” at last year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, Mentorque Productions is stepping up its game with “Uninvited.” Teaming up with...
Family drives Carl Valencia to make films
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 6, 2024 - 12:00am
When making movies, Carl Valencia lives by this mantra: Birds sing beautifully, but nobody hands them trophies.
Movie Review ‘Moana 2’ disappoints with low stakes, forgettable musical numbers
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 4, 2024 - 12:00am
In another timeline, we would have watched “Moana 2” on our laptop screens, as the sequel was originally conceived as a television series for Disney+. With the first-look footage impressing the company’s...
Could recent controversies finally spark a #MeToo Movement in the Philippines?
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 2, 2024 - 12:00am
It took exposés from The New York Times and The New Yorker in 2017 to bring down not only the empire of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, but also cause a domino effect in the media, politics,...
Yamyam Gucong lands first lead role in rom-com ‘Beauty and Bert’
by Januar Junior Aguja - December 1, 2024 - 12:00am
After five years in Manila following his win on "Pinoy Big Brother: Otso", Yamyam Gucong decided not to renew his contract with Star Magic. He instead returned to Bohol to pursue a degree in criminology at the University...
‘Wicked’ honors Broadway roots with stellar turns from Erivo and Grande
by Januar Junior Aguja - November 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Stage-to-film adaptations are always hard to pull off, especially if it’s bringing a well-beloved musical to the big screen. That’s probably why “Wicked” took 21 years to finally arrive on...
KathDen still strong in ‘Hello, Love, Again’, with help of support cast
by Januar Junior Aguja - November 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Most viewers might not realize that the story of Kathryn Bernardo’s Joy and Alden Richards’ Ethan actually has a third lead star that is the glue between their characters: its locale.
Why Mister International 2024 in Cebu was a resounding success
by Januar Junior Aguja - November 19, 2024 - 12:00am
As a non-native English speaker, Francisco Zafra from Spain worked hard to convey his message during the free speech segment at the Mister International 2024 finals in Toledo City, Cebu, last November 10.
Why Vincent Eco wants help in bringing his band to Japan
by Januar Junior Aguja - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Music has always been part of Vincent Eco’s life. With a dad who was in a show band, Eco grew up listening to The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, and Damien Rice. It wasn’t until his teenage years that he decided...
Zeke Abella’s self-belief is key to his success
by Januar Junior Aguja - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am
Whether it’s his hilarious skits on TikTok or his impressive R&B-inspired discography, there’s no doubt that Zeke Abella is the favorite Gen Z content creator in town.
Cebu Ultimate Catwalk Superstar readies for a globally competitive 2025
by Januar Junior Aguja - November 14, 2024 - 12:00am
When Prince Jehosaphat Amit, director of Cebu Ultimate Catwalk Superstar, couldn’t accompany Aranah Tuco and Jahmeica Athena Canonigo to Thailand for the Gorgeous Universe International Pageant 2024 last October,...
18 vie for MUPh Cebu 2025 crown
by Januar Junior Aguja - November 11, 2024 - 12:00am
Chella Grace Falconer had felt content being a top 16 finalist at Miss Universe Philippines 2021, appreciating the experience and friendships she gained. It was the outpouring of support that inspired her to give...
Florence Pugh, Andrew Garfield’s chemistry shine in ‘We Live in Time’
by Januar Junior Aguja - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am
It makes perfect sense that Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh’s first (and hopefully not their last) team-up would be in a romantic drama. After making their mark in blockbusters and award-winning projects,...
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