PHILIPPINES, JANUARY 31, 2024 – In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore/Taiwan/Hong Kong/Korea, announced its new Lunar New Year campaign featuring Korean global artiste: Kim Se Jeong (from “Business Proposal” and “The Uncanny Counter” series), titled Happy New Play-Year!
Kim Se Jeong is featured in PlayStation’s Happy New Play-Year video campaign where she steps into the PlayStation world as characters of popular PS5 games: EA FC 24, NBA 2K24, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and Horizon series, where she invites everyone to join her in the world of Play Has No Limit on PlayStation 5.
Additionally, fans can participate in social challenge by using specially created Instagram filter to have a ‘video call’ with Kim Se Jeong and stand a chance to win PS5 covers autographed by Se Jeong and other attractive prizes.
There will be promo offers on physical games, peripherals, digital games on PS Store and PS Plus offers, as well PS Plus engagement campaigns. More details about the Happy New Play-Year can be found here:
We’re starting off strong this 2024 as we welcome the new year with awesome shows we can marathon watch this January on Prime Video.
All the TV shows and movies available on Prime starting this January: Marry My Husband; Foe; Mashle: Magic and Muscles; Role Play; Drag Den with Manila Luzon Season 2: Retribution; Hazbin Hotel; and Expats. Photo credits: Prime Video PHMarry My Husband – January 1, 2024
Marry My Husband – January 1, 2024
Marry My Husband, based on a web novel, tells the revenge story of a terminally ill woman who witnesses her husband and best friend having an affair. Renowned rom-com queen Park Min Young, who recently delighted in Love in Contract—which is also available on Prime Video [SEA only]—portrays betrayed protagonist Kang Ji-won. Following the discovery of her best friend Jung Su-min (Song Ha Yoon) and husband Park Min-hwan (Lee Yi Kyung)’s illicit affair, Min-hwan kills Ji-won. In a twist of events, Ji-won travels back 10 years into the past and plans to reset her destiny with her colleague Yoo Ji-hyuk (Na Inwoo).
Kang Ji-won is an average woman who endures daily struggles in her home and work life. Taking care of her incompetent husband while being berated by her in-laws, she has lived sacrificially, only to have her kindness taken advantage of. Her husband, who is her only family, and her sole friend prove to be unfaithful. In addition to this devastating revelation, Ji-won also has to battle cancer.
Fortunately, Ji-won gets a second chance in life and is determined to pass on her unfortunate fate to the two betrayers.
Watch Marry My Husband’s trailer here:
Marry My Husband trailerFoe – January 5, 2023
Foe – January 5, 2023
Academy Award® nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal star in Foe, a haunting exploration of marriage and identity set in an uncertain world. Hen and Junior farm a secluded piece of land that has been in Junior’s family for generations, but their quiet life is thrown into turmoil when an uninvited stranger (Aaron Pierre) shows up at their door with a startling proposal. Are they willing to risk their relationship, and perhaps their personal identity, for a chance to continue survival in a new world? Based on bestselling author Iain Reid’s novel, directed by Garth Davis and co-written by Davis and Reid, Foe’s mesmerizing imagery and persistent questions about the nature of humanity (and artificial humanity) bring the not-too-distant future to luminous life.
Watch Foe’s trailer here:
Foe trailer
Mashle: Magic and Muscles – January 7, 2024
Season 2 of the hit anime adaptation of a popular shonen manga series by Hajime Kōmoto.
Role Play – January 12, 2024
Role Play – January 12
Emma has a wonderful husband and two kids in the suburbs of New Jersey—she also has a secret life as an assassin for hire, a secret that her husband David discovers when the couple decide to spice up their marriage with a little role play.
Watch Role Play’s trailer here:
Role Play trailer
Drag Den with Manila Luzon Season 2: Retribution – January 18, 2024
Drag Den 2 with Manila Luzon – January 18
The hit Filipino reality drag competition returns with a new season showcasing a fresh batch of queens promising to be bigger, with a new den, a new set of rules, and a new roster of judges. This season’s 10 new queens (up from Season One’s eight) Deja, Margaux Rita, Elvira B, Feyvah Fatalé, Maria Lava, Mrs. Tan, Moi, Marlyn, Jean Vogue, and Russia Fox vie to be crowned the new “Drag Supreme”.
“Drag Lord” Manila Luzon, host and executive producer, returns with Nicole Cordoves and Sassa Gurl as the show’s “Drag Dealer” and “Drag Runner,” respectively.
Watch Drag Den’s trailer here:
Drag Den 2 trailer
Hazbin Hotel – January 19, 2024
Hazbin Hotel – January 19
Hazbin Hotel follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she pursues her seemingly impossible goal of rehabilitating demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. After a yearly extermination imposed by angels, she opens a hotel in the hopes that patrons will be “checking out” into Heaven. While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggie, and their first test subject, adult film-star Angel Dust, stick by her side. When a powerful entity known as the “Radio Demon” reaches out to assist Charlie in her endeavors, her crazy dream is given a chance to become reality.
Watch Hazbin Hotel’s trailer here:
Hazbin Hotel’s trailer
Expats – January 26, 2024
Expats – January 26
Set against the complex tapestry of Hong Kong residents, Expats depicts a multifaceted group of women after a single encounter sets off a chain of life-altering events that leaves everyone navigating the intricate balance between blame and accountability.
Expat stars Academy Award and Emmy-winning actor Nicole Kidman, Saraya Blue, Ji-young Yoo, Brian Tee, and Jack Huston. Our very own Ruby Ruiz also appears in the series. Kidman and Lulu Wang serve as executive producers of the series.
Watch Expats trailer here:
Expats trailer
I’m excited to binge watch all these shows and movies this January. I’m hoping you guys get to watch them too so I can geek out with you. Let me know which one you are currently watching!
So last night, a red carpet advance screening for the Philippine historical film, GOMBURZA, was held in Gateway Mall, Cubao and weeks prior to this, I actually attended another advance screening that they had of the same film. I shared my initial reaction for GOMBURZA that I was blown away by it and the overall message that I was left with.
Since I was sick and got busy having my medical checkups and tests done, writing the full film review had me putting it on the back burner. I think now’s the best time for me to share my thoughts about the film, and promote it, since it’s going to be shown in PH cinemas starting tomorrow, December 25.
GOMBURZA, is MQuest Ventures’, Jesuit Communications, and CMB Film Services’ entry to the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival. Written and directed by Pepe Diokno and adapted from a screenplay by Rody Vera, this biographical film follows the story of GOMBURZA, the acronym for the 3 Filipino priests who were wrongfully accused in having connection with the 1872 Cavite Mutiny. They were later on executed by garrote or strangulation.
The film stars Dante Rivero as Padre Mariano Gomez, Enchong Dee as Padre Jacinto Zamora, and Cedrick Juan as Padre Jose Burgos. Piolo Pascual is also in this film, playing the role of Padre Pedro Pelaez, another Filipino priest who is Padre Burgos’ mentor. Also in the cast are Epi Quizon, Direk Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Jaime Fabregas, Khalil Ramos, Elijah Canlas, Neil Ryan Sese, Paolo O’Hara, Tommy Alejandrino, Dylan Ray Talon, and many more.
You might ask why I’m rooting for GOMBURZA to win this year’s Best Picture in MMFF. There were a couple of things that I liked the most about this film.
This cinematic masterpiece takes you on a time travel back to the 3 martyred priests’ time, and what makes this film so special, is that every heavy scene of it feels so raw, dark, and unsettling, yet you will feel some kind of hope glimmering and a fire blazing in you, as you understand more about the background on the tragic end of the three priests. I am not exactly a fan of historical films, and truth be told, I don’t really know much details about GOMBURZA’s execution. But by watching GOMBURZA, this would make you want to deep dive in more for facts, and learn more about our history and of our true heroes.
First off, I would like to acknowledge the stellar actors in this film. I think that Dante Rivero is the perfect Mariano Gomez as he exudes that authority, wisdom, and experience that would make anyone look up to him with so much respect. Enchong Dee’s display of his acting skills left me so affected in his role as Padre Zamora. Call me naive or whatever, but I actually had no idea that Padre Zamora had lost his mind since they were given the death sentence. GOMBURZA needed a phenomenal performance from Enchong in his depiction of Padre Zamora’s descent to madness, and man, did he deliver!
And as for Cedrick Juan, I’m sorry if I’m not too familiar with his previous projects. All I know is that he’s a great theater actor, and I only got to see his acting for the first time in GOMBURZA. After watching this film, I can confidently say that he has a great chance of bagging the Best Actor award for this year’s MMFF Awards. Cedrick Juan gave a wonderfully nuanced performance as Padre Burgos. He is sensational in GOMBURZA and his performance in this film demonstrates his competence as an actor on the big screen. I am pretty sure that as soon as moviegoers get to see this film, they would be rooting for Cedrick Juan to win Best Actor too and they would definitely praise him for his acting.
As for Direk Pepe Diokno’s directing skills, I think that he’s the most well-suited filmmaker for this kind of movie. You can tell from watching GOMBURZA on just how dedicated Direk Pepe was in making this film. Sure, the first part of the film was somewhat slow paced and filled to the brim with so much well-researched information, that it would kind of make you anxious if you’d miss out anything important because there are so many details being told, one after another. Good thing that despite my short attention span, I was actually hooked to the characters and the story all the way through because of the way it was exceptionally portrayed.
The film has its hits and misses but for me, GOMBURZA is beautifully shot and moving, and brilliantly executed, that I can only marvel at its greatness. It will demand your full attention and your self introspection.
But of course, this is one of the most important parts of our history that ignited the fire in our countrymen and marked the awakening of nationalist consciousness, leading to the 1896 Philippine Revolution against Spain, so we really should expect that they’re squeezing in a ton of information on what these three martyred priests went through, for a film that has a runtime of almost two hours.
The film’s message, an indirect question to us by the filmmaker himself, would make you reflect on your role as a citizen of this country: BUHAY PA BA ANG ALAB SA PUSO MO?
In a time like this when there’s so much misinformation and fake news are being spread to change the important parts of our history to mislead and deceive people, I think that it is necessary that we would be reminded of why we are enjoying our freedom today. GOMBURZA will be a great reminder of that.
151 years later and I think that the message behind the martyrdom of the three priests is still relevant up to this day. Direk Pepe Diokno’s GOMBURZA could be the start of an awakening to us all Filipinos that we should always stand up against any form of injustice or oppression. This is the kind of film that would get you thinking and talking for days after seeing it!
I highly recommend this film and I assure you it’s all going to be worth it!
Experience the magic of the global pop icons’ historic concert performed in Busan, South Korea
BTS: Yet to Come will premiere on Prime Video in the Philippines and more than 240 countries and territories on November 9
Prime Video announced that the concert movie BTS: Yet to Come, will be available on Prime Video in the Philippines and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide starting November 9. BTS: Yet to Come,took place in October 2022, when the seven-member band performed in Busan, South Korea. As a part of Busan’s World Expo 2030 bid, the concert was held at the Asiad Main Stadium with approximately 50,000 people in attendance. BTS features RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook.
The concert film, producedby HYBE, CJ 4DPlex, and Trafalgar Releasing, will include 19 performances of their hit tracks, such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “RUN,” “MIC Drop,” “Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment),” and more. Touching speeches, electrifying stages, spectacular fireworks, and more will be palpable as consumers get a concert-like experience through watching BTS: Yet to Come on Prime Video. Prime Video consumers can enjoy the captivating show from anywhere, anytime, and rewatch it on their compatible devices.
“We are thrilled to partner with HYBE in welcoming BTS: Yet to Come to Prime Video,” said David Simonsen, director of Prime Video Southeast Asia. “We know the popularity of high-quality Korean content worldwide and we look forward to delighting consumers around the globe with BTS: Yet to Come. We are excited to see the concert movie and this genre find new audiences from different countries on Prime Video.”
Prime Video customers in the Philippines and 240 countries and territories worldwide will be able to stream BTS: Yet to Come starting November 9. BTS: Yet to Come joins thousands of other shows and films available on the Prime Video catalogue, such as Linlang, Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen, Cattleya Killer, Ten Little Mistresses, Walang KaParis, and Deleter. Korean titles such as Jinny’s Kitchen, Island, The Kidnapping Day, The Killing Vote, HeartBeat, Lies Hidden in My Garden, Tale of The Nine Tailed 1938, and, anime hits such as Rurouni Kenshin, on top of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like Gen V, Citadel, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video members are able to watch films and shows anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, members can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just PHP149 per month.
Starring Beauty Gonzalez, Felicity Kyle Napuli, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, James Mavie Estrella, and Angeli Bayani, the film is written and directed by Kenneth Dagatan, and produced by Bradley Liew, Bianca Balbuena, Huang Junxiang, and Stefano Centini
The Filipino horror film will launch in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide
Global video streaming service Prime Video has just recently announced that Filipino Amazon Original film In My Mother’s Skin, written and directed by Kenneth Dagatan (Ma), will launch on October 12, 2023 on Prime Video in the Philippines and in over 240 countries and territories.
In My Mother’s Skin, a Filipino horror fairytale, was the only non-English language film which had its world premiere in the 2023 Sundance Film Festival’s Midnight Section. The film deals with the agonizing conflict of a young girl’s duty to protect her dying mother and her misplaced trust in a beguiling, flesh-eating fairy. The film stars Beauty Gonzalez, Felicity Kyle Napuli, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, James Mavie Estrella, and Angeli Bayani. Subsequently, it traveled to over ten film festivals including BiFan (Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, South Korea), Fantasia (Canada), Neuchatel (Switzerland), Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) and Miffest (Malaysia) and will join hundreds of shows and films available exclusively on the Prime Video catalog on October 12, 2023.
Set in the Philippines at the end of World War II, In My Mother’s Skin follows the story of Tala, a 14-year-old daughter of a textile merchant who lives in a war-worn colonial house with her sickly mother Ligaya and younger brother Bayani. When Tala’s father mysteriously leaves once more to barter for his family’s freedom with the Japanese, his family finds themselves alone in their isolated forest mansion. With Ligaya’s condition rapidly deteriorating, Tala seeks out a mysterious fairy who has promised to protect her and gives Tala a magical insect to cure her dying mother. This initially provides Ligaya with relief, but later leads to disastrous consequences that force Tala to make a distressing decision.
See the trailer here.
Written and directed by Kenneth Dagatan, In My Mother’s Skin is produced by Bradley Liew, Bianca Balbuena, Huang Junxiang, and Stefano Centini.
Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa – along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman – return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” opening exclusively in cinemas December 20.
Watch the new trailer:
Video: Warner Bros. Pictures
About “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.
All returning to the roles they originated, Jason Momoa plays Arthur Curry/Aquaman, now balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father; Patrick Wilson is Orm, Aquaman’s half-brother and his nemesis, who must now step into a new role as his brother’s reluctant ally; Amber Heard is Mera, Atlantis’ Queen and mother of the heir to the throne; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Black Manta, committed more than ever to avenge his father’s death by destroying Aquaman, his family and Atlantis; and Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, a fierce leader and mother with the heart of a warrior. Also reprising their roles are Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus and Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin.
Directed by James Wan, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is produced by Peter Safran, Wan and Rob Cowan. The executive producers are Galen Vaisman and Walter Hamada.
The screenplay is by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, from a story by James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jason Momoa & Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, based on characters from DC, Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents An Atomic Monster / A Peter Safran Production of A James Wan Film, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” set to open in theaters internationally beginning 20 December 2023; it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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Prime Video hosted a press conference yesterday for its first-of-its-kind Filipino Original series, Comedy Island Philippines, which is set to premiere on August 31 in the Philippines and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The six-part series will run for two weeks from August 31 to September 7 with three episodes streaming each week. During the press conference, director Randolph Longjas, producer Tanya Yuson of BASE Entertainment, Quark Henares, Head of Amazon Originals Philippines, Carlo Aquino, Andrea Brillantes, Cai Cortez, Justine Luzares, and Drew Arellano talked about the show’s unique genre and their fun experiences on the island on and off camera. Here are three things viewers can expect from the series.
Director of Comedy Island Philippines Randolph Longjas, Justine Luzares, Drew Arellano, Andrea Brilliantes, Carlo Aquino, Cai Cortez, Amazon Originals PH head, Quark Henares, and producer, Tanya Yuson
A hybrid of scripted and improv
Comedy Island Philippines is a hybrid reality series that ingeniously blends comedy and adventure, scripted and unscripted formats, and planned and improvisational scenes. This means that some parts of the show are scripted, while other parts are purely up to the cast’s creativity and humor, taking viewers on a unique and fun viewing experience. This innovative genre highlights Prime Video’s dedication to producing local content that not only entertains but also showcases authentic Filipino storytelling.
Justine Luzares, Drew Arellano, Carlo Aquino, Andrea Brilliantes, Cai Cortez
A solid ensemble cast
Comedy Island Philippines features seven comedians and actors from the Philippines as well as up-and-coming social media celebrities: Carlo Aquino, the Forever Crush ng Bayan; Rufa Mae Quinto, Super B; Andrea Brillantes, the Soap Opera Princess; Jerald Napoles, Theater and Indie Film Chameleon; Cai Cortez, the Nation’s Favorite Bestie; Awra Briguela, Viral Sensation Turned Comedy Superstar; Justine Luzares; the British Chismosa; and Drew Arellano as Dodong the gamemaster.
As they strive to survive in the mysterious Tawa-Tawa Island by playing in the island’s exhilarating so-called centennial games, viewers will be treated to the cast’s funny antics, hilarious bloopers, and unpredictable experiences.
“Thank you for giving me this opportunity and finding a different version of myself that I can share. Hopefully the audiences can see this in the show,” Drew Arellano shared.
The harder the laughs, the longer you stay
If you found yourself stranded on a remote island, what would you do to survive? In Comedy Island Philippines, Carlo Aquino, Rufa Mae Quinto, Andrea Brillantes, Jerald Napoles, Cai Cortez, Awra Briguela, and Justine Luzares compete for a chance to go home and bring a precious gift to humanity. In each episode, players take on different challenges that put their comedic and improv skills to the test. But there’s only one way to survive: make the people of the island laugh.
As the cast pulls out all stops to overcome each challenge with wit and determination (unscripted, of course), Comedy Island Philippines sets the stage for a unique entertainment that appeals not only to Pinoys but also to global audiences.
Will the players survive and find their way home? Find out and watch Comedy Island Philippines, and let fun and adventure begin, only on Prime Video!
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(From left to right: Nathaniel Arciaga – ABS-CBN’s Content Development Head, Justine Luzares, Kaladkaren Davila, Kylie Versoza, Jake Ejercito, Kim Chiu, Angel Aquino, Christopher de Leon, Liza Lorena, Frenchie Dy, and Lie Reposposa) ‘Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen’ casts all smiles after the press conference held at Makati Diamond Residences last June 29, 2023.
Joined by ABS-CBN’s Content Development Head, Nathaniel Arciaga, the star-studded casts of ‘Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen’ shares how this new series is not just all about ‘ukay’ or local thrifting, but also highlights about dreams, love, family, and Filipino culture.
Much like the ukay clothes that she sells, Melanie was also “discarded” and abandoned by her own mother when she was a baby. She dreams of making it big in the fashion world to prove her worth and show her mother that she should’ve have never left her. She finds the opportunity of a lifetime when a young, handsome fashion executive takes notice of her talents. This brings Melanie to the glamorous yet treacherous world of the Philippine fashion industry and takes her on a journey towards self-knowledge, empowerment, forgiveness, and the possibility of true love.
For more updates on Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen, follow Prime Video on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube. Stream anywhere, anytime at primevideo.com or download the Prime Video app on Google Play, Apple Store, and Microsoft.
Christopher Nolan, known for his acclaimed global blockbusters is about to give the audience an exhilarating experience back in time with his latest film “Oppenheimer” made and meant to be seen only in cinemas.
Photo by Universal Pictures International
Nolan’s films, including Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $5 billion at the global box office and have been awarded 11 Oscars and 36 nominations, including two Best Picture nominations.
Photo by Universal Pictures International
Nolan’s latest film “Oppenheimer”, which he also wrote is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man, J. Robert Oppenheimer, known as the father of the atomic bomb who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
The film’s robust cast includes Cillian Murphy in the titular role along with Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. Oscar® winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and Robert Downey, Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
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Academy Award® nominee Florence Pugh (Don’t Worry My Darling) plays psychiatrist Jean Tatlock, Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) plays theoretical physicist Edward Teller, Michael Angarano (Sky High) plays Robert Serber and Josh Hartnett (Pearl Harbor) plays pioneering American nuclear scientist Ernest Lawrence. Oppenheimer also stars Oscar® winner Rami Malek and reunites Nolan with eight-time Oscar® nominated actor, writer and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh. The cast further includes Dane DeHaan (The Amazing Spiderman franchise), Dylan Arnold (Halloween franchise), David Krumholtz (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story) and Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises).
The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan.
Oppenheimer is filmed in a combination of IMAX® 65mm and 65mm large-format film photography including, for the first time ever, sections in IMAX® black and white analogue photography.
In a recent interview with Variety, co-author and historian Kai Bird shared his thoughts when he finally saw the film “I am, at the moment, stunned and emotionally recovering from having seen it,” Bird said. “I think it is going to be a stunning artistic achievement, and I have hopes it will actually stimulate a national, even global conversation about the issues that Oppenheimer was desperate to speak out about — about how to live in the atomic age, how to live with the bomb and about McCarthyism — what it means to be a patriot, and what is the role for a scientist in a society drenched with technology and science, to speak out about public issues.”
From Universal Pictures International, Oppenheimer opens July 19 in cinemas nationwide. Check your favorite cinemas to book tickets in advance. Follow Universal Pictures PH on Facebook, IG and YouTube for latest news.
Cinema ’76 Film Society celebrates Pride Month with special limited screenings of critically acclaimed and awarded LGBT films.
Regarded as one of the best LGBT movies ever made, “Happy Together” is a 1997 Cannes-winning romantic drama directed by renowned Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai and features stellar performances from its stars Tony Leung and the late Leslie Cheung as two lovers caught in a turbulent affair. This film is a must-see not only for fans of Queer Cinema but also fans of the celebrated auteur. “Happy Together” is considered one of Wong Kar-wai’s best works along with films like “Chungking Express” and “In the Mood for Love” and cinephiles shouldn’t miss the chance to see this masterpiece on the big screen.
Transgender stories take center stage in the 2018 Cannes Film Festival Camera d’Or Best Feature Film winner “Girl”. Directed and co-written by Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont in his debut film, “Girl” is inspired by a true story of a young trans girl who aspired to be a ballerina. Disturbing, as it is enlightening, “Girl” was also nominated for a Golden Globe under the Best Foreign Language Film category.
“Fanny: The Right To Rock” is a documentary by Canadian filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart about the untold story of Fanny, the legendary Filipina American-fronted rock band whose trailblazing impact in music was written out of history. The film touches on the place of women, women of color, queers, and older women in a straight male-dominated industry like rock n’ roll.
Cinephiles can catch all three films during its limited run and select screenings from June 21 to June 27 exclusively at Cinema ’76 Film Society Tomas Morato.
For the complete screening schedule, follow Cinema ’76 Film Society on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
“Happy Together” and “Girl” are screened in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines. “Fanny: The Right To Rock” is distributed by TBA Studios.
The Lovelace Is In 