REVIEW: Mindanao - Bigger Battle Than War

There has been countless films about Mindanao and its people, yet Brillante Mendoza wants to share another view of the diverse island which comprises of many cultures, people, and stories. Though there is still the concept of war still happening in some parts of the island, they also incorporated the story told by a mother to her child with a legend of the dragons of Mindanao.

Starring in the film are Judy Ann Santos, Allen Dizon, and Yuna Tangog as the family who is struggling with both war and the illness of thir daughter, Aisa. Originally titled "Maguindanao" it was later changed to Mindanao to reflect  an expanded worldview. Brillante Mendoza also mentioned that this is part of his trilogy about the region, the first one which is also a MMFF entry, Thy Womb featured Nora Aunor and Lovi Poe tells the story about the Bajao people.

The film garnered the most awards at the MMFF 2019 awards night that includes Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress among it's hauls. Judy Ann already had an advanced best actress award before the MMFF at the Cairo International Film Festival, while Brillante also got  an award for the Henry Barakat Award for Artistic Contribution.

"Rakenrol" DVD Out Now Under GMA Records

The OPM rock-inspired movie "Rakenrol" Written by Quark Henares and co-written by Sandwich guitarist Diego Castillo is now out on DVD format under GMA records Home Video.

Starring Jayson Abalos, Glaiza de Castro, Ketchup Eusebio, Alwyn Uytinco as the four-man band called Hapipaks, they were formed with the efforts of two best friends which share the passion for pinoy Rock and Roll. Diether Ocampo is also part of the movie as Jacci Rocha, 

Also screened on that day is the short film adaptation of Macoy's comic "Ang Maskot" starring Ketchup Eusebio, Ramon Bautista, and Alessandra De Rossi. 

Rakenrol was released as a commercial film in 2011 and  was said to be Quark's last indie film. Though elements of the film were made as early as 2005 which was worth the wait as the movie portrayed the reality of rakistas and the lives behind the band members.

REEL DEAL: Every Breath You Take - Angelica Panganiban SPOTLIGHT

Star Cinema presents on its 19^th anniversary celebration: Every Breath You Take 

ANGELICA PANGANIBAN: WILL MAKE OUR SUMMER DELIGHTFULLY SEXY! 

 

The country’s much sought-after leading lady, versatile, truly brilliant, an actress way above her league, Angelica Panganiban! 

Angelica is indeed one and only. S’ya lang ang nakakagawa ng mga bagay na hindi kakayanin ng iba. Napakahusay sa drama, magaling magpatawa, hindi matatawaran ang kaseksihan at maganda! Angelica really has her own brand of celebrity. S’ya lang ang tanging meron nun at wala ng iba! 

  

She has gotten numerous awards and recognition because of her talent. At ngayon, muli na namang patutunayan ni Angelica ang kanyang kahusayan sa pinaka-bagong malaking pelikula ng Star Cinema, ang “Every Breath You Take”! In her new movie, Angelica will surely shine anew as she breathes life into the character of Majoy, a virginal romantic who has been waiting for her true love to finally come. She believes that finding love is her destiny. Tipong lovestruck nga ang drama dito ng mahusay na aktres! And with how Angelica gives comedy her own distinct flavor of sexiness, tiyak na oozing with sexy (but virginal, take note!) humor ang magiging atake n’ya dito! 

REEL DEAL: Every Breath You Take - Piolo Pascual SPOTLIGHT

Star Cinema presents on its 19^th anniversary celebration: Every Breath You Take 

PIOLO PASCUAL WILL TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY IN HIS NEW MOVIE! 

 

The quintessential leading man, the ultimate heartthrob, award-winning actor, the one and the only Piolo Pascual! 

Piolo Pascual is indeed the most successful actor of his generation. Sino nga bang artistang babae ang hindi nangangarap na makapareha si Piolo Pascual?  Sino nga ba ang hindi kinikilig kapag nakikita ang aktor? Kabi-kabila ang awards mapa sa pelikula man o sa recording. Tunay ngang nag-iisa at walang katulad si Piolo! 

  

Milyun-milyong tagahanga na nga ang nag-aabang na muling mapanood si Piolo sa big screen. After all, it’s been a while since Piolo was seen in a movie. Kaya eto na at mapapanood na nga nating lahat muli si Piolo sa biggest and most exciting movie of the season, ang “Every Breath You Take”!