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'Alone/Together' surpasses P200-million mark

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 02:10 PM

The latest movie of Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil continues to do well at the box office, surpassing the P200-million mark.  Read more »

Movie review: Biting comedy 'The Favourite' deserves Oscar buzz

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 22 12:28 PM

The sharpness of the biting comedy is certainly something to relish, like quality cheddar cheese. Read more »

'Green Book' enjoys biggest Oscar nominations bounce at box office

Lisa Richwine, Reuters
Posted at Feb 20 05:48 AM

LOS ANGELES - Oscar-nominated dramedy "Green Book" has turned Hollywood awards race publicity into more box-office gold than each of the 7 other films in the best-picture contest. Read more »

Award-winning director Pepe Diokno gives dad Chel‘s campaign a makeover

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 20 07:24 PM

TAAL, Batangas - Multi-awarded director Pepe Diokno has been lauded for his films and viral commercials, but his latest project may be the 31-year-old creative’s most important work yet: the senatorial campaign of his 57-year-old dad, Chel or Jose Manuel.  Read more »

Who votes for the Oscars, and how does it work?

Laurent Banguet, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 19 11:11 AM

Millions of television viewers around the globe will tune in Sunday to watch the Oscars, the glitziest night in showbiz, but most don't know how the winners are chosen. Read more »

Israeli director Nadav Lapid's 'Synonyms' wins Berlinale

Thomas Escritt, Reuters
Posted at Feb 17 06:43 PM

Nadav Lapid's "Synonyms," an anarchic story about an Israeli who tries to suppress his origins after moving to Paris, won the Berlin Film Festival's coveted Golden Bear award on Saturday. Read more »

'Alone/Together' earns P61.9 million in 2 days

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 06:00 AM

MANILA - In only 2 days, "Alone/Together" starring Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil has grossed around P61.9 million in ticket sales. Read more »

Catherine Deneuve's new film explores Islamist radicalization

Riham Alkousaa, Reuters
Posted at Feb 13 01:13 PM

"Farewell to the Night," which premiered on Tuesday at the Berlin Film Festival, tells the story of Muriel, played by Deneuve, and her attempt to stop her grandson from joining Islamic State in Syria. Read more »

Pinay actress Crisel Consunji nominated at Hong Kong Film Awards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 13 12:09 PM

Actress Crisel Consunji continues to make the Philippines proud after getting two major nominations at the prestigious Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA). Read more »

Pop singer Miley Cyrus stands in for husband at film premiere

Reuters
Posted at Feb 13 05:31 AM

LOS ANGELES - Newly married pop singer Miley Cyrus stood in for her Hollywood actor husband Liam Hemsworth on Monday, attending the premiere of his latest film "Isn't It Romantic" on his behalf as he was unwell. Read more »

Bela Padilla happy with her first online film project

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 12 07:35 AM

Actress Bela Padilla is happy that one of her ideas has been turned into another movie. Read more »

Mike de Leon, Quark Henares give two cents on status of PH film industry

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 11 05:57 PM

Film directors Mike de Leon and Quark Henares gave their own views on the status of the Philippine film industry. Read more »

Netflix's 'Roma' takes Bafta glory

Dario Thuburn, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Feb 11 11:17 AM

Netflix production "Roma", a cinematic love letter to director Alfonso Cuaron's childhood in Mexico City, triumphed at the Bafta film awards on Sunday, boosting its Oscar hopes.  Read more »

Actor Liam Neeson fights to recover after sharing racist episode

Thomas Urbain, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 11 06:45 AM

After sparking a scandal by recalling a racist episode from his distant past, actor Liam Neeson is now battling to save his career -- a task experts predict will be difficult but not impossible.  Read more »

'We're happy with it,' say makers of big-budget 'Alita: Battle Angel'

Simon Thompson, Reuters
Posted at Feb 09 05:52 AM

LOS ANGELES - Big-budget action film "Alita: Battle Angel" may have garnered lukewarm reviews, but the filmmakers behind the manga-inspired movie envisioned by James Cameron say they are delighted with how it has turned out. Read more »

Casey Affleck's new film explores fatherhood in world without women

Michelle Martin, Reuters
Posted at Feb 09 05:46 AM

BERLIN - A new film about a father-daughter relationship in a world without women was shaped by Casey Affleck's own struggles with becoming a single parent, the Oscar-winning actor said at the Berlin Film Festival where "Light Of My Life" is premiering. Read more »

In praise of the rangefinder

Cristina Bilbao
Posted at Feb 06 05:35 PM

It's not the easiest of cameras to operate, but a rangefinder is prized by collectors for its craftsmanship and mechanics, and photographers for the robust design and the clear, sharp photos it takes. Read more »

LizQuen, sumagi sa isip ang pag-aaral sa paggawa ng 'Alone/Together'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 05 08:29 PM

Maraming napagtanto sina Liza Soberano at Enrique Gil sa paggawa ng kanilang Valentine's movie na "Alone Together." Read more »

Exhibit on 'Cesar Asar' creator Roxlee to be mounted in UP

Rick Olivares
Posted at Feb 04 08:43 AM

Entitled “RetRox,” the exhibit will show several documentaries and films done by the artist over the years. Read more »

Berlin filmfest turns focus on women, Netflix

Deborah Cole, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 03 01:07 PM

Women directors and the rise of streaming services will take the spotlight at the Berlin film festival starting Thursday, with a star-studded lineup making the case for big-screen diversity. Read more »