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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Form, Message, and Argumentation of Thop Nazareno’s ‘Edward’

In a historic first, movie critics group Young Critics Circle Film Desk hailed Thop Nazareno's 'Edward' as the best film of 2019. This serves as the first time in the group's 30-year-tradition to announce their annual citations online, given the pressing situation brought by the global pandemic. But more than just a film that talks about the harsh realities of the country's healthcare system, we talked to the YCC and the film's director on why 'Edward' is worth the second look.

By |2023-08-07T18:12:30+08:00May 21, 2020|Featured, Hive, Insider|Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Form, Message, and Argumentation of Thop Nazareno’s ‘Edward’

Amid Renewed Interest for Film in Quarantine, Award-winning Cinemalaya Director Calls for Support Through Legitimate Means

Twitter was swept today with an alarming trending topic that involves 2019 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival entry, Fuccbois, written and directed by award-winning director Eduardo Roy, Jr.

By |2023-08-07T18:46:35+08:00April 29, 2020|Featured, Radar, Recent Stories, Source|Comments Off on Amid Renewed Interest for Film in Quarantine, Award-winning Cinemalaya Director Calls for Support Through Legitimate Means

FIRST LOOK: Ryan Murphy Welcomes You To Dreamland in New Netflix Original ‘Hollywood’

Multi-awarded creator, producer, screenwriter, and director Ryan Murphy, behind some of the most watched and most provocative series in recent years, Glee, American Horror Story, American Crime Story, Pose, among others, leads the charge, yet again, with a new limited series Hollywood that frames an insider look into the ups and downs of the glitzy world of show business, coming to Netflix this May 1, 2020.

By |2020-05-04T19:28:37+08:00April 24, 2020|Featured, Recent Stories, Screening Room, Source|Comments Off on FIRST LOOK: Ryan Murphy Welcomes You To Dreamland in New Netflix Original ‘Hollywood’

‘John Denver Trending’: Inside the Cause, Success, and the Continuing Journey of the Cinematic Masterpiece

The most awarded film of the 2019 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, John Denver Trending, is getting a national release via the streaming platform iWant starting this Saturday, April 25.

By |2023-08-07T18:04:18+08:00April 23, 2020|Featured, Hive, Insider, Recent Stories|Comments Off on ‘John Denver Trending’: Inside the Cause, Success, and the Continuing Journey of the Cinematic Masterpiece

The Big Bang: For These ‘Dead Kids’, The Future is No Child’s Play

On Karl Marx, 20:20, 'El Fili', and raw sienna bags. The Philippines scored big with an unprecedented industry milestone. Right at the tail-end of 2019, 'Dead Kids' became the first locally-made film ever to be licensed and released by streaming powerhouse, Netflix. The hype is good and beautiful. But after the film’s explosive thrust in the global scene, the fan frenzy, and the critical acclaim, what’s left is the inimitable display of acting prowess from the film’s lead cast, Kelvin Miranda, Vance Larena, Gabby Padilla, Khalil Ramos, and Jan Silverio. 'Dead Kids', after all, has been seen not just as a source of Filipino pride, but a potent harbinger of the rise of the future of Philippine entertainment.

By |2024-09-03T11:16:10+08:00February 17, 2020|Cover Story, Featured, Recent Stories|Comments Off on The Big Bang: For These ‘Dead Kids’, The Future is No Child’s Play

Bong Joon Ho, ‘Parasite’ Make Global Cinematic History with Game-Changing Oscars Wins

Parasite today, made cinematic history after sweeping major category wins at the 2020 Academy Awards, that ultimately got attendees at the Dolby Theater and the rest of the world leaping to their feet--celebrating unprecedented victories in the Academy's 92-year history.

By |2020-02-10T16:24:03+08:00February 10, 2020|Featured, Recent Stories, Screening Room, Source|Comments Off on Bong Joon Ho, ‘Parasite’ Make Global Cinematic History with Game-Changing Oscars Wins

Will ‘Parasite’ Make Oscars History with a Best Picture Win?

We are just hours away from seeing this year's Oscars race come to an end and it has boiled down to two of 2019's most talked about front runners to bring their campaigns to a glorious finish today, February 9, at the most anticipated awards show in the world.

By |2020-02-10T01:33:11+08:00February 8, 2020|Featured, Recent Stories, Screening Room, Source|Comments Off on Will ‘Parasite’ Make Oscars History with a Best Picture Win?

The Reign of Gazini Ganados

Rising above the competition at the Binibining Pilipinas bout for the best, Cebuana beauty, Gazini Ganados, rolls up her sleeves once more and sets her eyes on the prize not just for a back to back title for the Philippines, but a mission to create a legacy that is remarkably hers.

By |2024-09-01T07:19:21+08:00October 1, 2019|Cover Story, Featured, Recent Stories|Comments Off on The Reign of Gazini Ganados
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