Benedict Cumberbatch to star in 'eye-opening' Brexit thriller
LONDON,United Kingdom – Actor Benedict Cumberbatch will play Brexit mastermind Dominic Cummings in a new TV drama airing in Britain next month that will focus on the controversial tactics used ahead of...
View ArticleLIST: The 15 best movies of 2018
MANILA, Philippines – The connection between art and real life was so apparent in the finest among 2018’s crop of films. From the Philippines and beyond, from blockbusters to those in the festival...
View Article‘One Great Love’ review: One grating love triangle
Eric Quizon’s One Great Love is an irritating slog of a film.The characters that Quizon forces his audience to care for are either morally callous, unforgivably clueless or just plain stupid. Watching...
View ArticleLIST: The 10 best Filipino albums of 2018
Any list that selects the best of Filipino music is bound to seem incomplete. There is simply too much out there — too many regional artists and underground scenes to discover and too many SoundCloud...
View ArticleAward-winning lyricist Norman Gimbel behind "Killing Me Softly" dies at 91
WASHINGTON DC, USA – Norman Gimbel, the Oscar and Grammy-winning lyricist behind "Killing Me Softly," "The Girl From Ipanema" and the theme from iconic sitcom "Happy Days" has died aged 91.His death...
View Article‘Mary, Marry Me’ review: A very wrong engagement
RC Delos Reyes’ Mary, Marry Me resembles a faulty marriage.It’s all cute and dandy for the first few months, but as soon as all the problems start creeping out of the closet, staying with it becomes an...
View Article'Fantastica' review: Incoherent vice
One goes into a Vice Ganda film knowing exactly what to expect – mean-spirited humor, slapstick, and lowbrow wit.Visible gender and advocaciesThere would be times when one of the wildly popular...
View ArticleLiza Soberano No. 4 on '100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018' list
MANILA, Philippines – Not that it comes as a surprise to many, but Kapamilya star and resident stunner Liza Soberano bagged a spot on this year's "The 100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World" list. The...
View ArticleBTS film screening in Russia canceled
MANILA, Philippines – A screening of Korean pop group BTS' concert film at Russia's southern republic of Dagestan was canceled after the group was accused of being gay.According to a report from the...
View ArticleChina to mark Year of the Pig with 'Peppa Pig' movie
BEIJING,China – China is set to mark the Year of the Pig with a film starring Peppa Pig, despite a backlash against the popular British cartoon character earlier this year. A government document...
View ArticleWATCH: Kylie Padilla, Aljur Abrenica get emotional on their wedding day
MANILA, Philippines – Kylie Padilla and Aljur Abrenica's wedding video was released by Bob Nicolas on Thursday, December 27, and it was clear the couple was emotional on the special day. (ATCH: Kylie...
View Article'Aquaman' stays afloat atop North American box office
HOLLYWOOD, United States – Aquaman displayed a powerful kick in North American theaters over the weekend, taking in an estimated $51.6 million to help close a record year for the movie sector, data...
View ArticleFeminist filmmakers tackle adult movie machismo
BERLIN, Germany – Ethical, diverse and not a silicone breast in sight – feminist filmmakers are standing up to mass-market porn with adult movies free of male domination and gender stereotypes.Their...
View ArticleSandara Park to perform at Manila concert of Big Bang’s Seungri
MANILA, Philippines – Blackjacks, brace yourselves – former 2NE1 member Sandara Park is joining the upcoming Manila concert of Big Bang's Seungri.Sandara, also known by her stage name Dara, eagerly...
View Article12 best Filipino films of 2018
Story is king. That at least is what one of the very many local film festivals imagine what Philippine cinema should aspire for. However, as the market evolves with the proliferation of streaming...
View ArticleNetflix's 'Stranger Things' returns in July 2019
MANILA, Philippines – From 1 to 10, how stoked do you think we are to see the kids of Stranger Things back on television screens this year? Eleven. {source}<center><blockquote...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: How PH stars welcomed 2019
MANILA, Philippines – It's officially 2019, and just like people from around the world, Filipino celebrities welcomed the year with excitement and hope.Anne Curtis, Erwan Heussaff, and Solenn Heussaff...
View ArticleEXO's Kai and BLACKPINK's Jennie are dating
MANILA, Philippines – EXO member Kai and BLACKPINK's Jennie are confirmed to be dating, according to reports.According to a Soompi report, EXO's agency SM Entertainment confirmed the news and said in a...
View ArticleNetflix drops satire episode critical of Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Netflix confirmed Tuesday, January 1 (Wednesday, January 2 in the Philippines) that it removed an episode of a satirical comedy show that criticizes Saudi Arabia, after officials...
View ArticleThe top entertainment newsmakers of 2018
MANILA, Philippines – It was a busy 2018 for both local and international showbiz. In 2018, a couple remained mum about their relationship, Kris Aquino continued to make headlines, the Philippines won...
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