It sounds like an abandoned infant crying in the dark. Here’s what the tiyanak is said to be, where the belief came from, what old folks did to break its spell, and how a grieving mother’s ghost became a movie monster. Read more »
Wonderful Nightmare may follow a familiar fantasy formula, but Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles elevate the Filipino adaptation with heart, humor, and social commentary. Read more »
Holy Week is a time to pause, reflect, and explore deeper questions about faith, identity, and morality. These films and series offer moments for introspection, whether through stories of belief, morality, or human connection. Read more »
Directed and written by Irene Emma Villamor, 'The Loved One' stars Anne Curtis and Jericho Rosales in a love story about extremes. Read more »
At its heart, Moonglow is a crime thriller and neo-noir set in Manila during the late 1970s, a period marked by martial rule and pervasive corruption. Read more »
Rising ticket prices, not streaming, are pushing Filipinos away from theaters, making MMFF 2025 a potential “final curtain” for PH cinema unless accessibility becomes a priority. Read more »
