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REVIEW: Cold Pursuit is a startling neo-noir thriller with a dark sense of humor

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Feb 16 07:59 AM

It is its own peculiar, fascinating creation. Read more »

Movie review: Liza, Enrique at their best in ‘Alone/Together’

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 15 01:18 PM

Even if it is only February now, "Alone/Together" will definitely be among this year's best films. 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 »

Brie Larson makes superhero debut in female-led 'Captain Marvel'

Reuters
Posted at Feb 14 10:52 PM

SINGAPORE - Oscar winner Brie Larson gets embroiled in galactic conflict in Marvel Studios' first female-led superhero movie "Captain Marvel", a role she said pushed her beyond her comfort zone during training. Read more »

Movie review: Gritty and graceful 'Alita: Battle Angel'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 13 04:16 PM

So many futuristic steampunk films have been coming out recently (like "Blade Runner 2049," "Ready Player One," "Mortal Engines"), and "Alita: Battle Angel" still manages to stand out distinctly.  Read more »

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part has the joke-a-minute cleverness of The LEGO Movie, but…

Andrew Paredes
Posted at Feb 13 01:00 PM

It’s just not as awesome. However, the whole crew is back and that’s a good thing.  Read more »

Trailer for Karla Estrada's new comedy film released

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 13 11:41 AM

The official trailer for Karla Estrada’s upcoming comedy film “Familia Blondina” has been released. 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 »

'Lego Movie 2' movie disappoints at N. American box office

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 12 07:59 AM

LOS ANGELES - The latest Warner Bros. "Lego" movie topped the North American box office charts on its debut weekend -- but performed well below estimates from the studio and independent industry predictions. Read more »

Chris Pratt nagkuwento sa mga aral ng 'Lego Movie 2'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 11 10:38 PM

Umaasa si Chris Pratt na may mapupulot na aral ang mga batang manonood sa "The Lego Movie 2." 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 »

Movie review: 'Possession of Hannah Grace' is more than an 'Exorcist' update

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 11 07:16 PM

Dutch director Diederik Van Rooijen used his spooky setting to maximum effect in this, his first film in the USA. Read more »

Box office: 'Lego Movie 2' falls short with $34-million debut

Rebecca Rubin, Variety.com via Reuters
Posted at Feb 11 01:11 AM

Industry watchers were hoping Warner Bros.' "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" would help turn things around and bring audiences back to their local multiplexes. Read more »

How to save the local movie industry? Ogie Diaz suggests small tweak that could help

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 10 01:31 AM

What if the best solution to save the local movie industry isn't something drastic, but a single, small tweak?  Read more »

Movie review: 'Elise' offers a fresh take on first love

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 09 10:32 AM

As the main anchor of the whole film, Enchong Dee did well to portray a good man who truly loved only one woman for his whole life. 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 »

'Lego Movie' sequel hopes to build on the first

Reuters
Posted at Feb 08 06:46 AM

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The residents of Bricksburg return to the big screen this week in “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part”, this time finding themselves in an apocalyptic world after the invasion of strange heart and star-shaped extra terrestrials. Read more »

Movie review: 'Green Book' is definitely Oscar-bound

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 07 01:37 PM

The title "Green Book" referred to an actual booklet that listed down motels and restaurants that accepted African-Americans into their establishment in 1962.  Read more »

Movie review: 3 funny men and a sexy lady in 'Tol'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 04 04:21 PM

"Tol" by director Mike Livelo is a screwball physical comedy, so its appreciation depends on the taste of the viewer. Read more »