Louder Than Before - 12th International Silent Film Festival Manila Showing Soon At SM Cinema

Silence does not always mean boring, this has been proven with the 12 years of the International Silent Film Festival that continues to charm attendees and for this year with a new venue for its screenings. This event has been loved by viewers by bringing in classic silent movies from different parts of the world, including the Philippines, and accompanied by live musical performances. 

Established in 2007 as the first of its kind in Asia, the ISFFM promises to bring once more to Manila film buffs and music aficionados an extraordinary experience.

From the 1890’s to the 1920’s, audiences around the world were enchanted by the magic of watching soundless images on a screen accompanied by live music played by different performing artists. 

SM Cinema Celebrates the Brilliance of Philippine Cinema with Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018

Get ready to witness world-class Filipino films at SM Cinema with the premiere of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) 2018! With their existing partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), SM Cinema fully supports the local film industry as they feature these 8 shortlisted movies that will bring unique cinema experiences to their audience.

Ever imagined a life without the Internet? In Ang Babaeng Allergic sa Wifi, a girl named Norma is suddenly diagnosed with Electromagnetic Hyper-sensitivity. She is then forced to move to the province to start a new and simple life, away from everything she has been used to for so long. The movie is directed by Jun Robles Lana and stars Sue Ramirez, Jameson Blake, and Marcus Paterson.

SM Cinema brings Asian phenomenon to the big screen with “Crazy Rich Asians” and “The Meg”

Asia takes the centerstage in theatres as SM Cinema brings you not one but two novel-based movies highlighting Asian characters and locations with Crazy Rich Asians and The Meg that will surely pump up your August.

Dubbed as the first big-budget, non-period film in 25 years to feature an all-Asian ensemble cast, “Crazy Rich Asians” is based on the best-selling novel with the same title by Kevin Kwan.  

The film features Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and her boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding) as they go to Singapore for a wedding. Rachel learns that Nick’s family is one of Singapore’s richest clan. Given this situation, Rachel must now contend with the socialites, relatives and most of all, Nick’s mother, who cannot accept their relationship. 

Shot in different countries in Asia and another book-to-movie adaptation based on “Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror”, Director Jon Turteltaub reimagines the story of the prehistoric shark in his latest movie, “The Meg”. 

SM Cinema rekindles your childhood imagination in Christopher Robin

This August, bring back the playfulness, wonder, and imagination of your childhood days as Walt Disney Studios gives Winnie the Pooh his own live-action movie treatment via Christopher Robin.

Christopher Robin has grown up and is stuck in a demanding job that not only overworks and underpays him but has also dimmed his adventurous and playful spark. His work has taken over his life, leaving no time for his wife and daughter. Confused and lost, he is one day visited by one of his childhood friends, Winnie the Pooh, who reminds him of the wonder and make believe that defined his youth. The whole Hundred Acre Wood gang then comes out of the woods onto the streets of London to help Christopher Robin – because best friends will always be there for you.

Your little ones can also watch Christopher Robin at any SM Cinema branch nationwide for free through the Kids Watch for Free promo! For every paying adult, children below 4 feet can go in the cinema for free. The promo will run from August 8 to 28, 2018.

Unfriended: Dark Web - The Internet's Deepest Secret

The internet is really a dark place to linger. As many of us have become dependent with technology, it has evolved into a scary place beyond the usual facade of cat videos and funny memes. This has been a marketplace of sin, deceit, and lies. With a scary story made from this concept was made in 2015, it is indeed time to have a sequel named Unfriended: The Dark Web.

From the name itself, it is already showing the uncharted place online where morbid things are stored and shared, unimaginable transactions and activities were done. This film has no connection with the previous one but follows the same format of everything happens in one screen.

It begins with a laptop Mattias (Woodell) "bought" from craigslist. With interactions with his friends and his special someone, he found himself dragged into a complicated situation where the owner of the laptop wants it back and it will eventually also get the others involved. Incredibly, it is updated with the new trends and the use of many apps and websites commonly used by most of us, which makes it scary. 

SM Cinema Unlocks the Abysmal Horrors of the Internet through Unfriended: Dark Web

This August, be ready to get terrified with the latest SM Cinema Exclusive offering Unfriended: Dark Web, a stand-alone sequel to the 2015 film Unfriended. 

In a computer-mediated world, and as technology connects us to the World Wide Web, our curiosity is being wired further in discovering the deeper and anonymous side of the internet—the dark web. 

A young man possesses a stranger’s laptop and goes online for a video chat with his group of friends to tell them about what he has discovered: the eerie files containing hard-to-believe captured video footages on the stolen computer. The teenagers then proceed to play a game together until uninvited mysterious entities with a murderous agenda pops out of nowhere and begins to make sinister threats against the group of friends. Everything else then goes out of control and the planned night of fun and games ends up in horror!  

Feel the Rush in SM Cinema with “Skyscraper” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”

SM Cinema is bringing two new, intense and exciting releases to movie goers that will give us the massive adrenaline rush!  Glide and get thrilled with Skyscraper and experience ultimate glee with Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again as they hit the big screens this July 2018.  

Dwayne Johnson is back with a new action-packed thriller. Skyscraper follows the story of former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran, Will Sawyer, who now assesses the security of skyscrapers across the globe. In an assignment to the tallest and safest building in the world, The Pearl, the towering structure suddenly catches fire and he is the prime suspect. He must then find the real culprits in order to clear his name while trying to rescue his family who is trapped inside the building. 

Get into the world of Ant-Man and The Wasp with SM Cinema

Ant-Man may seem invisible to the naked eye, but the Earth’s tiniest hero is making a giant comeback and now with his partner, The Wasp! Experience the lives of our heroes as SM Cinema unveiled the Ant-Man and The Wasp’s Not the Actual Size interactive exhibit at the Main Atrium of SM Mall of Asia.

In line with SM Cinema’s Reel-to-Real Experience, the largest cinema exhibitor in the country together with The Walt Disney Company Philippines, brings another fun and exciting exhibit inspired from the latest movie offering of Marvel Studios, Ant-Man and The Wasp.  

SM Cinema treats kids to the movies for free!

Nothing beats seeing a movie with your little ones on the big screen. Now, kids and kids at heart can have a more exciting time seeing a movie with SM Cinema’s Kids Watch for Free!  

SM Cinema’s Kids Watch For Free gives a complimentary movie pass to your kid for every movie ticket you purchase. With this, parents and guardians are given the chance to spend time watching their favorite animated movies with their kids for a cheaper cost.  

Kids 4 feet and below in height can avail of the free movie ticket starting June 21 until December 4 this year. 

Feel the action of “Ocean’s 8” and “Escape Plan 2: Hades” at SM Cinema

With the release of action movies Ocean’s 8 and Escape Plan 2: Hades, SM Cinema lets you enjoy a premiere cinema experience at Director’s Club Cinema.

Sit back, relax and enjoy these latest action flicks with recliner seats, butler service and advanced sound and projection technology of SM Cinema Director’s Club at these branches: SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, SM Megamall, SM City BF Parañaque, SM City East Ortigas, SM CDO Downtown Premiere, SM City Puerto Princesa, SM Seaside City Cebu, and S Maison in Conrad Manila.

A spin-off of Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Trilogy, Ocean’s 8 follows the story of Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) the estranged sister of Danny Ocean (George Clooney), as she assembles her own all-female crew to execute the biggest heist of their lives – stealing a $150 million necklace at the Met Gala.

Witness the Jurassic World through SM Cinema’s Reel-to-Real Experience

As SM Cinema launch the Reel-to-Real Experience, the largest film exhibitor in the country recently unveiled the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom interactive exhibit in SM City North EDSA The Block Atrium. 

The interactive exhibit features dinosaur displays and the nest of Owen’s lead raptor Blue. The Jurassic World IQ of the guests were also put into test through the dino games and quizzes, and top scorers received exclusive Jurassic World prizes!  

Movie goers can enjoy films beyond the big screen through exciting life-like interactive exhibits and engaging activities. With this, SM Cinema makes movies come to life and enables movie goers to enjoy the full cinematic experience, from on-screen to on-ground, and online. 

SM Cinema Brings The Man of Steel At The Fashion Hall!

When it comes to superheroes, Superman comes first to mind to many of us. As an iconic character who hailed from the DC Universe, his debut was a huge step for superheroes and comics as well. Now celebrating the 80th year of the man of steel this year, it is anticipated that a celebration should be made in a very fashionable and heroic way.

SM Cinema brought the experience of the celebration to fans with an special event  and display held at the SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall. And it was really dedicated to all his faces and phases from the Golden Age up to the New 52. 

Super Family Fun At Incredibles 2 At S Maison!

It has been 14 years since we had The Incredibles which brough us the well-loved family of superheroes made by Pixar and Disney. This year we have now Incredibles 2 which brings them back on a whole new adventure.

Recently in S'Maison, SM Cinema brought the experience for everyone with a special Incredibles 2: Incredible Adventure in the activity area of the mall. Impressively built with interactive corners that the kids can participate in.

Avengers:Infinity War Cast Surprised Us On Marvel Fans Day!

It was supposed to be a regular Marvel fans day for the anticipation of Avengers: Infinity War at SM Cinema in Megamall, but it turned out to be more epic than that. We were  usually expecting to have a day of cosplay, giveaways, prizes and some trailers. But we were treated to something more that shocked us.

But before the revelation, there was also a moment for great cosplayers who nailed it in their costume bringing to life their favorite characters in the MCU. Impressive and notable cosplayers for me include Iron Man, Rocket Raccoon, Baby Groot, Proxima Midnight and of course, Thanos. Giveaways were also a win with many merchandise from partnered brands like Goldilocks, Folded and Hung, Alaska, and GMovies.

SM Cinema Brings Avengers: Infinity War To Manila!

Avengers: Infinity War is just days away and we cannot contain our excitement for the movie to it theaters and definitely we need to immerse ourselves with all things under the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Through the years, SM Cinema made it a point to hype up the excitement with an experience for fans and even regular mall goers with a amazing display and activities that will get us prepared for Infinity War.

Set two years after the Avengers were torn apart from the events of Captain America: Civil War, Earth’s mightiest heroes has to assemble once more, and band together with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop Thanos from amassing the infinity stones and destroying half of the entire universe.

Experience paranoia in new movie ‘A Quiet Place’ at SM Cinema

Lean back in luxury at the Director’s Club as you watch the newest horror-thriller movie, A Quiet Place. 

For most of us, silence can be a welcome break from our busy lifestyles. But in the case of the Abbott family, silence is survival. When creatures that hunt by sound threaten their lives, this family of four must learn to communicate with each other and fight for their lives while living in complete and utter silence; one wrong move and the life of a loved one is put at risk – because if they hear you, they hunt you!  

A Quiet Place - Scary Silence That Makes You Mad In Fear

Preapare for ultimate silence.

Dystopian films may have been too saturated these days but there is still room for one more which was is shockingly silent.  A Quiet Place is a film by John Krasinski who also stars in the film along with his wife Emily Blunt. And it was shockingly quiet inside the cinema when I watched it 2 times.

Set in future where sound sensitive creatures caused rampage and the Abbot family strives to survive in their remote home. The setting may not be global like other films but it takes silence to a maddening level with sudden music scores that will induce a heart attack.

With silence also means less dialogues for the actors which will test their acting prowess in may situations. Millicent Simmonds, who plays the daughter,  is actually a deaf-mute actress who helped the cast in learning the American Sign Language. Despite less spoken words, it gives way to more action and suspense that the film actually delivered.

Witness the power of faith in “Paul, Apostle of Christ” Exclusively in SM Cinema

This Lenten season, witness the all-too-real story of “Paul, Apostle of Christ,” at SM Cinema.

Purveyed in the perspective of the Apostle Luke, the film depicts Paul in the midst of a brutal Roman campaign against religion, persecuting all those who share the faith and preach the word of the Lord through the most gruesome methods ever devised.

Paul, is held prisoner and sentenced to death by Roman Emperor Nero. Luke, risks his life to visit him and there decides to write another text containing the beginnings of “The Way” and the start of what will later be known as the Church.

Paul, Apostle of Christ - Faith That Moves

Religious films is probably the most complicated films to be made. This is because it has to be precisely balanced to present it characters in portrayals that are not hard-selling religion which makes it spirituality like an advertisement more than message. Paul, Apostle of Christ proved that spiritual films can be artistic and moving.

Produced by Affirm Films, which made Christian Films like Fireproof and Risen, the film shows the fiinal days of St. Paul who has been travelling far and wide to build Christian communities and preach the gospel. Jim Caviezel who played Jesus Christ in Passion of the Christ is St. Luke here which somehow still has his impression of the Messiah without the Aramaic language.

Fall In Love with Local Films this February at SM Cinema

Love is in the air this February and if you’re celebrating the love month with an SO (significant other) or flying solo, SM Cinema has got you covered as it presents local films with this amazing movie line-up for the month.

Meet Me in St. Gallen

Strangers Celeste (Bella Padilla) and Jesse (Carlo Aquino) meet in a coffee shop and have a dreamlike night together, never to see each other again—until they do, years later in the same coffee shop. Best seen with a date, or alone if your heart can take it, discover love and friendship with Jesse and Celeste in St. Gallen starting February 7th.