Celebrity Cosplayer Prince De Guzman Made His First Role In A Film In Janno Gibbs' Directorial Debut "Itutumba Ka Ng Tatay Ko"

Philippine Cosplay King, Prince De Guzman landed his first acting role for a film on Janno Gibbs’ first movie as a director, “Itutumba ka ng Tatay Ko” which is showing in Philippine cinemas this January 24. He will be playing the bad father Mr. Vasquez, father of the bully Ethan Vasquez played by Robbie Wachtel.

Prince De Guzman is known for his top tier cosplays like Pennywise from IT movie, Valak from The Nun 2, Piccolo from Dragonball Z and many more. The Filipino cosplayer also has a Youtube and Tiktok account with 1.6 Million subscribers

'Call Me Papi' Finally Will Be Shown in Cinemas After Years in the Making

After years in development, the film 'Call Me Papi' by Feast Foundation and Viva Films finally has a release date in cinemas. This project which stars Royce Cabrera, Enzo Pineda, Albie Casiño, Lharby Policarpio, and Aaron Concepcion, directed by Alvin Yapan. This is a barkada movie that shows the life of cramped life of boys who become close friends.

Being a slice of life which many can also relate to the struggles, fun, pranks, and living conditions that seems like an extended family. Each of the main characters have their own struggles and which they serve as a support group to each other. With the mix of their colorful personalities and stories, it is expected to bring drama ang comedy to its audience.

Coleen and EA’s on-screen chemistry sizzles in “Mia” trailer

LEAD ACTORS Coleen Garcia and Edgar Allan Guzman displays exceptional on-screen chemistry in the official trailer of their latest film, “Mia,” released by Insight 360 Films in partnership with Viva Films.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Veronica Velasco, “Mia” is a romantic comedy film about a doctor Mia Salazar (Garcia) and a nerdy forester Jay Policarpio (Guzman).

MARIA Redefines Pinoy Action Movies

A great way as we end Women's Month is show how powerful women can be and can par with men with the most nerve-wracking situations and tasks. Pedring Lopez's MARIA wants to prove that to the Pinoy movie goers. Starring Cristine Reyes, the movie is a revenge film of a former assassin that have embraced a new life got caught in the web of her former organization.

The film is something that wants to prove a lot of things. First, that women can also do hardcore action just like Anne Curtis in Buybust. Second, it redefines pinoy action not exclusive to be led by male protagonists but also by female actresses who can handle the very tough environment of high octane scenes. Finally it also aims to raise pinoy action to compete with international action films in Southeast Asia primarily.

Ulan - Testing Nadine If She Can Make It Through The Rain

When I first saw the trailer of this film, it was confusing. Is it a love story, horror, or fantasy film? This was actually a good sign as many movie is already predictable with the formulaic style and plot, but Ulan proves to be otherwise. 

The story as it is laced with folklore and vivid imagination, Ulan takes on a form that focuses on the the life of Maya (Lustre), who is a hopeless romantic and despises the rain which always come and means that something bad would happen. Appearances of Tikbalangs, eggs, and a mysterious woman bring more mysticism to the real life problems also portrayed in the movie.

This is also the first film that Nadine won't be together with boyfriend James Reid which many think their films won't work if they don't stick to the love team formula. But as they have grown mature throughout the years, it is fitting to prove that Nadine can whip up a great performance despite being paired now with new leading men.

MARIA - Deadly, Brutal, Violent, And We Love It!

I love that action films are getting a revival like Buybust, and I think it is time that they will push Philippine cinema further. I was excited to know that Viva Films will be offering another action movie with Maria. Directed by Pedring Lopez and stars Cristine Reyes, and co-production with BlackOps Studios Asia and Psyops8.

Though its simple name for a title, it has an interesting story that leads to a complicated and gritty network of violence. Maria is a revenge story of an assassin who is out for blood when her family gets caught in a war that involves politics and drugs. But she does not do revenge peacefully, because of her past she is built to fight and it will get really violent.

It was a wise choice to have Cristine Reyes to play Maria because she is into martial arts, fitness, and also a mother. Features that makes her fit to do the strenuous work needed to do as she fights her way to all her enemies.

A different view on love, life, and second chances in "First Love"

Aga Muhlach and Bea Alonzo team up for the first time in a film that sparks hope in taking chances and living each moment at its fullest

Roman poet Horace popularized the philosophical phrase carpe diem which means “seize the day.” This is similar to YOLO, “you only live once,” of today’s younger generation.

Seize the day. This is the core message of the Aga Muchlach-Bea Alonzo starrer “First Love,” directed by Paul Soriano and produced by TEN17, ABS-CBN Films Star Cinema, and VIVA Films.

The Day After Valentine's - JC-Bella Magic Once Again?

From the success of last year's PPP entry "100 Tula Para Kay Stella", comes another JC Santos and Bella Padilla movie team up directed by Jason Paul Laxamana, The Day After Valentine's is an encore movie that hopes to be another blockbuster hit from the two.

Though with a new set of characters and story, many are rooting for the chemistry of JC and Bella which has a charm with their unconventional love stories. This one starts with the common serendipity meet up which eventually leads to friendship. Kai (JC) is still emotionally attached to his last relationship which also drives him to hurt himself. Lani (Bella) discovers his secret and offers to help him on the road to healing.

Though they do make a good pair, the story comes a little flat with not enough factors to build up the character connection. Despite many people does not like the damatic angst characters of Lani and Kai.

Drugs, Crime, and the Neon Lights of Manila in the Eye-Opening, Mind-Blowing “BuyBust”

Following its world premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival, the action-crime movie“BuyBust,” starring Anne Curtis and MMA fighter Brandon Vera, opens August 10 in theaters across the U.S. and Canada.

“BuyBust” is directed by Erik Matti, of the highly-acclaimed “On the Job,” from a script also written by Matti and Anton Santamaria.

After surviving the slaughter of her entire squad in a drug raid compromised by dirty cops, anti-narcotics special operative Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis), is eager to go head-to-head with the drug cartels that hold a bloody grip on Manila. But when her new mission in the city’s most dangerous slum goes south; the angry civilians turn on her squad.

International Reviews Are Out! Arjo Atayde Got Thumbs Up From Film Critics!

Reviews of Buybust are out! Arjo Atayde’s character in the film is lauded by film critics. Along with the praise for the film in the New York Asian Film Festival. 

Given his acting prowess with drama and action, he is surely the man for the job. His bloody and gritty look here tells us there will be a lot of blood and violence. He also looks very different from his previous roles with a blonde hair and sinister appeal. Can this also lead to a possible Hollywood role in the future? These things already makes us more excited when Buybust is now showing in cinemas nationwide with Internationals screenings also available (schedules posted on Buybust facebook page).

Buybust -Violently Amazing Filipino Action Film

This took years to finish and now showing in theaters after so many factors that delayed the film's completion. But indeed, quality cannot be rushed. This is what Buybust aims to prove that Filipino action films are indeed works of art, sweat, blood, tears, and fractures. Leading the star-studded cast is Anne Curtis who plays Nina Manigan which already breaks the stereotype that men can only be the lead in an action movie.

Literally a buybust operation, the team of a special drug enforcement unit goes into the belly of the beast to capture a big fish drug lord named Biggie Chen. The team goes inside and found themselves in a labyrinth of shanties, poverty, drugs, and gang-infested "community".  They get caught in a race to either catch the prized criminal o just get out alive.

I have to point out some characters who stood out among the sea of stars here. First was Victor Neri who played Bernie Lacson who leads the team in the operation and really showed his nature as an action star. Next is Brandon Vera, who plays Rico Yatco, he is known to be an MMA fighter but also did well on acting and even had a great chemistry with Anne (not romantic though). Arjo Atayde sheds his charming image to become Biggie Chen who is ruthless and fierce and even looks very different from the roles he played before. And of course, Anne Curtis, who has shown a lot of dedication and work for this film. She gets bloodied and bruised and experienced almost every kind of pain in this film. It was indeed proved her versatility and power to give justice to her character.

Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story - Or Is It?

Who would have imagined that Dingdong Dantes and Anne Curtis will be paired again for a movie?  Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story brings them together in this film which they said is not a love story, or is it?

Sid (Dantes) and Aya (Curtis) come from different worlds but both are driven by their passion. Sid is a stock broker, while Aya has a lot of jobs to fund her dream of living abroad. The two met and made a professional agreement of for companionship to cope with Sid's insomia. From there, being more connected to each other leads to the complication of their terms. 

Is Sid and Aya, really not a love story? I feel its complicated, and you have to see it to judge it. Because it some perspective, it does, but in some aspect it doesn't. Kinda confusing, yet I think it will also depend on personal perspective. The story was nicely told with less pretentious story lines which can disconnect it from the viewers. It did not dwell on the social status of the two which has been the forever cliche of these types of movies.

REEL DEAL: The Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn Part 2 REVIEW

The epic conclusion to the books by Stephanie Mayer about vampires and werewolves is finally here with the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. And just like movie series finale, there are high expectations with its conclusion.

The saga was followed by a lot of women for its romantic factor (and Taylor Lautner abs) . And some men liked it for its fight scenes and gore. Lately the main stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart also gone trough controversial break up with infidelity issues which made it awkward at some point as they attend press conferences and the premiere night. 

But amidst all the controversies the movie is one of the most awaited with the fate of Bella and Edward, and we can also include Jacob and Renesmee (Edward and Bella’s child). 

The movie will also include vampires from all over the world with special abilities. Of course my favorites would be Alice Cullen and Jane (Dakota Fanning, one of the Volturi Vampires). It will also be the first movie that Bella will finally fight by her own as a newborn vampire.

REEL DEAL: A Secret Affair REVIEW

It might be the year for kabit movies as many of local movies shown were about this theme. But lets look on this new movie, A SECRET AFFAIR released by Viva Films starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, and Andi Eigenman.

Thought may be compared with other "Unfaithful" movies, its goes beyond expectations with showcasing a different approach with great cinematography, production design, and even very firery encounters.

It won't bore you with the plot as the main characters' lives are interesting with secrets and revelations. It's also Andi Eigenman's comeback movie after giving birth (but her body left no trace of pregnancy). 

A Secret Affair is produced and distributed by Viva Films. Now Showing in theaters.

REEL DEAL: Moron 5 And The Crying Lady REVIEW

Movies are meant to remove the stress from the viewers, and this is what Pinoy comedy does best. And Wenn De Ramas, who made the box office hit Praybeyt  Benjamin, does his specialty of slapstick and dialouge comedy with MORON 5 AND THE CRYING LADY


Moron 5 and The Crying Lady bring together half-witted longtime friends Albert (Luis Manzano), Isaac (Billy Crawford), Mozart "Mo" (DJ Durano), Michaelangelo "Mike" (Martin Escudero) and Aristotle "Aris" (Marvin Agustin) were used to living moronic yet pretty normal and hassle-free lives until successful careerwoman Becky Pamintuan (John "Sweet" Lapus) accused them of killing her father and ruin everything for them. The Moron 5 are more than sure of their innocence but the life of them, they cannot find a single satisfactory argument on how to prove it especially when their opponent would do everything to punish them for whim.

REEL DEAL: Moron 5 And The Crying Lady

MARVIN AGUSTIN returns to the big screen with sure-fire comedy hit"MORON 5 and the Crying Lady"

Half-witted longtime friends Albert (Luis), Isaac (Billy), Mozart "Mo" (DJ), Michaelangelo "Mike" (Martin) and Aristotle "Aris" (Marvin Agustin) were used to living moronic yet pretty normal and hassle-free lives until successful careerwoman Becky Pamintuan (John Lapus) accused them of killing her father and ruin everything for them. The Moron 5 are more than sure of their innocence but the life of them, they cannot find a single satisfactory argument on how to prove it especially when their opponent would do everything to punish them for whim.

Spending three miserable years in prison trying different failed comedic attempts to get out, they finally figured a way to escape. They stalked Becky and try to understand why she is fighting so hard to have them imprisoned when it's clear as day that what happened three years ago was a nonsense frame-up.

An opportunity came when Becky's driver got fired for having an affair with her maid and Albert volunteered to apply to replace him. He infiltrated the Pamintuan Residence and together with this four crazily daft friends, they've gathered information about the curious family yet to them, Becky's unexplained hatred for them it isn't making any sense at all.

Why is Becky fighting so hard to have them suffer? The Moron 5 will try their hardest to know and hopefully understand what's really going on although little did they know that by doing so, everything that they hold dear might be at risk.

Moron 5 "Official Trailer"

Genre:          Comedy

Actors:         Marvin Agustin, Luis Manzano, Billy Crawford, Martin Escudero , DJ Durano, John Lapus

Director:       Wenn V. Deramas

Screenplay:  Mel del Rosario, Wenn V. Deramas

Producer:     VIVA Films / MVP Pictures

Playdate:     April 7, 2012