Movies & TV

Elijah Canlas Steps Back to the Role That Still Haunts

Reprising his award-winning role in About Us But Not About Us, Canlas steps into a confrontation that hits harder live. Elijah Canlas returns to the stage in a role that helped cement his standing as one of the most compelling actors of his generation. IdeaFirst Live! is set to mount the theatrical adaptation of About Us But Not About Us, with Canlas reprising his role....

Becky Armstrong Leads a New Era in Girl From Nowhere: The Reset

Girl From Nowhere is officially back, but not in the way fans might expect. Girl From Nowhere: The Reset marks a full creative reboot of the cult Thai series, with Becky Armstrong stepping in as the new lead and taking over the role of Nanno. Rather than continuing the events of the previous seasons....

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Official Trailer Is Here and It Looks Even More Chaotic Than We Imagined

After a four-year hiatus, Euphoria is officially stalking screens again. HBO has dropped the first official trailer for Season 3 of the Emmy-winning drama, signaling a return to its signature blend of intensity, vulnerability, and unfiltered storytelling....

“Siargao Curse” is about to be broken by Nadine Lustre and Alden Richards’ team up for ‘Love, Siargao’

Blockbuster icons Nadine Lustre and Alden RIchards is set to take the kilig to a whole new level as they team up for an upcoming Viu exclusive series ‘Love, Siargao In a collaborative Instagram post of Viva Artists Agency, Sparkle GMA Artists Center, and Viu, the....

From Local Screens to Global Reviews: ‘Sunshine’ Breaks Through on Letterboxd

Filipino cinema continues to be championed in the global scene as Antoinette jadaone’s Sunshine scored a moment on global film radar this year earning serious love on Letterboxd’s 2025 Year in Review lists. The coming-of-age film starring Maris Racal landed notable....

Netflix Drops ONE PIECE: Season 2 Teaser and the Grand Line Has Never Looked More Dangerous

The Straw Hat crew is back! Netflix has released the new teaser for ONE PIECE: Into the Grand Line on Monday, January 12, giving fans their first look at Season 2 and the fearsome new threat that awaits Luffy and his friends. The “Rise of the....

RabGel is ready to claw your hearts out with A Werewolf Boy

The Philippine adaptation of the beloved 2012 South Korean fantasy romance A Werewolf Boy is officially how Viva Films is opening 2026 and it’s doing so with kilig, tears, and just the right amount of comedic bite. Starring Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji, the film marks RabGel’s....

The Most Talked About Performances in Philippine Cinema 2025

As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect time to look back at 2025, a year that proved Philippine cinema is alive, thriving, and full of fresh talent. This was the year of breakthrough performances, with many new faces and rising stars making their mark and dominating conversations online and offline....

SpongeBob Movie Brings Bikini Bottom Fun and Adventure to PH Advance Screening

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants made a splash in Manila as it held its Philippine advance screening at SM Megamall last January 10. The event gathered families, kids, and moviegoers for a lively afternoon inspired by the world of Bikini Bottom....

The Roswell Mafia Has Entered the Chat: Joseph Marco and Rhen Escaño are Set to Break the Internet in New Wattpad Adaptation

The mafia wars are officially on. Viva One just dropped the lead cast for the highly anticipated series adaptation of My Husband Is a Mafia Boss, and the internet is already spiraling. Taking the throne as the ultimate power couple are Joseph....

Brillante Mendoza + Legendary Actresses + Sapphic Vibes? Gen Z Is Paying Attention

The trailer for Until She Remembers just dropped on Thursday, January 8—and let’s just say, Gen Z felt it immediately. Directed and written by Brillante Mendoza, the film moves quietly but hits hard, unfolding as a tender, atmospheric drama about memory, care, and the emotional....

Bretman Rock Spills Shocking Tea on Vanessa Hudgens That Has Fans Picking Sides

Social media personality Bretman Rock reignited long-simmering tension with actress Vanessa Hudgens after publicly naming her as his “most disappointing celebrity encounter.” The revelation, shared during an episode of the Sweet or....

JMFyang Is Going IRL — and the Love Team Era Is Official

It’s happening IRL — literally. JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith are officially reuniting on the big screen, and yes, the JMFyang love team is alive and thriving. The duo is set to star in an upcoming film titled IRL, marking their latest project together and sending fans straight into meltdown mode....

Bar Boys: After School Succeeds Where Many Sequels Fail

There is a specific kind of fear that settles in after the dream is achieved. Not the fear of failure, but the fear of what comes next. Bar Boys: After School taps into that quiet anxiety with surprising clarity. It is a film that understands how exhausting adulthood can feel....

Call Me Mother Lures You With Camp and Comedy—Then Breaks Your Heart Gently

In its opening minutes, Call Me Mother seems eager to confirm expectations. With Vice Ganda at the center, audiences are primed for a loud, humor-forward MMFF entry—something familiar and easy to digest....

The Weight of the City Hits in Manila’s Finest

What does it really mean to uphold justice when the system itself is broken? Manila’s Finest doesn’t give easy answers. It plunges viewers into 1970s Manila, a city teetering on chaos, where loyalty, morality, and corruption collide. This isn’t a flashy action film....

Three Hearts, Little Surprise: Love You So Bad

Some films do not need to outsmart their audience to work. Love You So Bad understands this and never pretends otherwise. The love triangle is clear from the outset, and its eventual direction is easy to anticipate. Rather than resisting that predictability, the film embraces it, betting on emotional sincerity over....

I’mPerfect Is Imperfect, But Its Heart Is Exactly Where It Should Be

I’mPerfect wears its intentions openly, grounded in the belief that love, dignity, and agency deserve space on screen. The film centers on Jessica, a young woman with Down Syndrome, and her evolving relationship with Jiro, as they navigate love, independence, and societal....

What Remains After Love Is Put on Trial in UnMarry

Some films don’t need grand gestures to leave a mark. UnMarry understands this instinctively. There are no cinematic fireworks, petty catfights, and no desperate twists for shock value. It is simply an act of storytelling that trusts its audience enough to sit still and listen, as if you are part of the entire annulment....

Three Tales, Three Times: Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins Goes Bigger, Bloodier, Bolder

Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins feels like a franchise remembering exactly what it is and deciding to have fun with it again. Directed by Shugo Praico, Joey de Guzman, and Ian Loreños, and produced by Regal Entertainment, the R-13....

Rink, Rivalry, and Romance: Heated Rivalry Turns Up Heat for Filipino Fans This December

Filipino Heated Rivalry fans have one more reason to feel feral this December. The much-awaited, energy-charged BL series is officially coming to HBO Max Philippines on Friday, December 19, making the...

Perfection, Isolation, and the Heart of “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere”

Scott Cooper’s Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere doesn’t unfold like a standard musician biopic. There’s not much of the screaming crowd, no triumphant montage, no celebratory fade-out. Instead, the camera....

“Regretting You” Captures the Fragility of Love, Grief, and Forgiveness

There’s something oddly fascinating about watching a Colleen Hoover story unfold on screen, not because it’s perfect, but because it taps into the parts of ourselves that are messy, contradictory, and painfully human. Regretting You....

In the Web of Power and Passion: The New Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) is not your usual musical. Directed by Bill Condon, this bold reimagining of the 1993 Broadway classic turns the stage masterpiece into a cinematic experience....

“Tron: Ares” Reboots the Legacy

Fifteen years after TRON: Legacy lit up theaters with its sleek neon dreamscape, TRON: Ares surges back from the Grid with a bold attempt to bridge nostalgia, technology, and the human heart. Directed by Joachim Rønning, th....

“No Other Choice” is a Film Gem

After years of unemployment, a man creates a dark yet oddly clever plan to secure a job—by eliminating his competitor. No Other Choice is a comedy thriller that masterfully balances tension, humor, and emotion. It’s the kind of film...

“One Battle After Another” Is Bold But Chaotic

Paul Thomas Anderson has never shied away from cinematic ambition, and One Battle After Another is no exception. With a cast that feels almost mythical in its star power—Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, Sean Penn as Steven J....

Back to Pandora: “Avatar: The Way Of Water” Returns to Cinemas For One Week Only

Avatar: The Way of Water debuted in theaters on December 16, 2022 and became the third highest-grossing film of all time worldwide with nearly $2.32 billion at the box office. Nominated for....

Mark ‘Mugen’ Striegl Made Endurance Filipino Commute-Core

When Filipino MMA fighter Mark “Mugen” Striegl outlasted nearly everyone in Netflix’s Physical: Asia, the internet couldn’t decide whether to salute him or roast him. The moment aired in the sixth episode, “Insurmountable Wall,” which....

Voyage Ahead! One Piece Season 2 Sets Sail for the Grand Line in 2026

The ocean calls again for the wildest and definitely more exciting adventure yet! Netflix just confirmed that the most awaited second season of One Piece will drop its anchor back into our screens in 2026....

“Dreamboi” Finally Gets Green Light After Two X Ratings

After weeks of uncertainty, Rodina Singh’s Dreamboi will finally make its way to the big screen. The trans body horror film, which had been rated X twice by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board....

The Upside Down Awaits: Stranger Things Finale Gets Official Release Date Drop

Grab your walkie-talkies and gather up your trusty pair of binge watchmates! Netflix just confirmed that the Stranger Things saga is finally coming to a close. The streaming giant announced that the long-awaited final season of the Duffer....

The First Family is ushering in the new age of the MCU

After years of multiverse overload, stacked celebrity casts, and diminishing box office returns, Marvel Studios finds itself at a turning point. Fantastic Four (2025) lands not just as another superhero reboot....

Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? A Deep Dive Into the Brothers’ Divide in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season Finale

In the first three episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, the love triangle that once fueled dreamy coming-of-age teen fantasies erupts into full-blown chaos....

I Remember You Finds the Heart in Second Chances

There’s no playbook for starting over—but I Remember You makes a pretty convincing case for trying anyway. This is the emotional center of JC Santos and Valeen Montenegro’s heartfelt romance-drama set in Boracay, where second....

“Lasting Moments” Finds Grace in Imperfect Love

In Lasting Moments, Fifth Solomon delivers a powerful drama-romance that digs deep into the painful truths of love, memory, and forgiveness. It's a film that doesn’t try to dazzle with grand gestures but....

The Man of Steel Returns: Superman Is a Soaring Triumph

Reintroducing an icon like Superman isn’t easy—especially in a time when audiences are more cynical, and superhero fatigue is very, very real. But if there’s anyone who could bring back the charm, awe, and emotional clarity of the Man of Steel, it’s James Gunn....

Buckle Up, 'F1’ is Your Next Adrenaline Rush!

Forget everything you thought you knew about racing movies because 'F1' isn't just a film; it's an experience that will leave you breathless, inspired, and itching to conquer your own grand prix. This isn't just about fast cars; it's about pushing limits, finding your team, and....

What KPop Demon Hunters Gets Right—And Why Everyone’s Watching It

The timeline is booming. K-pop stans are gushing, fan edits are everywhere, and everyone’s suddenly either obsessed with Huntrix or simping for Saja Boys. No, this isn’t a new comeback—it’s KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s newest animated film that dropped on June 20, 2025....

Final Destination: Bloodlines

After 14 years of waiting, Final Destination: Bloodlines is finally here and it certainly did not hold back! With Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein at the helm, not only did they effectively revive an already beloved horror franchise, they also found a way to further expand the enigmatic....

Kyline Alcantara Masters DIY Glam for “Beauty Empire”

Playing a cutthroat beauty CEO on national television while managing your own sensitive skin and doing your own glam? That’s no joke. But Kyline Alcantara makes it look easy—with the grace of a pro and the practicality of someone who’s....

No Other Choice: The Oscar-Buzzing Thriller Lands in PH Cinemas This October

CreaZion Studios is once again putting the Philippines on the global cinema map. After bringing Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance to local theaters in 2024, the powerhouse studio is now premiering Park Chan....

Lav Diaz’s Magellan Aims for Oscar Glory

The Philippines is setting its sights on Oscar gold, and this year the voyage is led by none other than the cinematic maverick Lav Diaz. His latest work, Magellan has officially been selected as the country’s entry to the....

From Kuya’s House to the Big Screen: Bianca, Will, and Dustin Take Their Story to Cinemas

Months after the Big Night, three of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’s most talked-about housemates are making the leap from reality TV to the silver screen. Will Ashley, Dustin Yu, and Bianca de Ve....

JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith Make Their Onscreen Debut with “Ghosting”

It was anything but ghostly at the purple carpet premiere of Ghosting, iWant’s newest original series, which lit up July 18 with star power, excitement, and a whole lot of kilig. Held ahead of the show’s official release on July 19, the....

Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji Take the Spotlight in Wattpad Adaptation Seducing Drake Palma

In the landscape of Filipino pop culture, few forces rival the cultural pull and the fan power of Wattpad. What began as a digital playground for stories has since become a launchpad for the next generation of....

Bar Boys: After School Kicks Off Production with Will Ashley, Klarisse De Guzman, and More

When Bar Boys first hit cinemas in 2017, it was far more than a barkada film—it became a cult classic for every student who has ever faced a terror prof, recited with shaky hands, or asked the existential question....

Heads Up, AshDres Fans—“Ang Mutya ng Section E” Season 2 Is Underway

After winning the hearts of Gen Z viewers (and basically taking over our FYPs), Ang Mutya ng Section E is officially getting a second season—and yes, it’s already in the works. The hit digital youth series, which first rose to fame as a Wattpad novel by....

In Flower Girl, Sue Ramirez Blooms Through Chaos, Comedy, and Magic

There are movies that make you laugh, and others that make you think. Then there’s Flower Girl—a cinematic fever dream that does both and then some. It hooks you with its absurd premise, mixes in fairy magic, gender politics, and sharp humor, then leaves you torn between cackling and unpacking the message....

Ang Mutya ng Section E

Ang Mutya ng Section E title ay original na Ang Reyna ng Section E. Iniba ko sya because hindi naman sya meant to be a queen. Ayoko sya'ng gawing reyna and then everyone will just follow her. Kaya naman sya naging mutya, because we use mutya as an expression means alagang alaga....

Hello, Love, Goodbye to Hello, Love, Again: Five Years Later with Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards

“Ngayon lang talaga namin nakilala ‘yung isa’t isa.”, Alden Richards took a moment to reflect on his chemistry with co-star Kathryn Bernardo. After the huge success of their film “Hello, Love, Goodbye”, they’re all set to reunite for “Hello, Love, Again”, ready to say “hello” to fans once more this November 13....