McCoy-Elisse tandem parlays potent chemistry into rom-com gold
If “Sakaling Maging Tayo” weren’t the last film we’d see McCoy de Leon and Elisse Joson together, it would have been a pretty good start for their telegenic tandem. The post McCoy-Elisse tandem parlays...
View ArticleHow the stars of ‘Kingdom’ ran around with zombies
We’ve always found our previous interviews with Korean celebrities too “formal” to be truly enjoyable. The post How the stars of ‘Kingdom’ ran around with zombies appeared first on Inquirer...
View ArticleFemale power in ‘Strike Back’s’ latest do-or-die mission
In fact, you need not see how they execute their pulse-pounding fight scenes in Cinemax’s “Strike Back” to know that the spunky Australian actress and her lovely Turkish costar are no pushovers. The...
View ArticleEline Powell takes a deeper look at mythical mermaids
Mermaids have always been part of Filipino folklore. But, these enchanting “bantay-tubig” fairies with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish are as popular in Hollywood (“Splash,” “The...
View ArticleSpring fest bridges communities through art and films
Film enthusiasts are in for a treat when the 13th Spring Film Festival reels off with a seven-title lineup today and runs until Feb. 5 at the spruced-up Red Carpet Cinemas of Shangri-La Plaza. The post...
View Article‘Russian Doll’: When ‘Groundhog Day’ meets ‘Happy Death Day’
Nadia Volvokov (Natasha Lyonne) finds it ironic to be going through a rough patch on her 36th birthday The post ‘Russian Doll’: When ‘Groundhog Day’ meets ‘Happy Death Day’ appeared first on Inquirer...
View ArticleHackneyed ‘Second Act’ benefits from JLo’s magnetic presence
Love doesn’t cost a thing in the Jennifer Lopez starrer “Second Act”—unfortunately, ambition does. The post Hackneyed ‘Second Act’ benefits from JLo’s magnetic presence appeared first on Inquirer...
View Article‘Instant Family’ a rollicking, heartwarming ride
Don’t get turned off by the sitcom-like ruckus that characterizes “Instant Family’s” beginning. The post ‘Instant Family’ a rollicking, heartwarming ride appeared first on Inquirer Entertainment.
View Article‘Green Book’: True-to-life tale about friendship brims with Oscar-worthy...
The Oscar season has been shining the light on Tinseltown’s finest films since Douglas Fairbanks hosted the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929, when Janet Gaynor and Emil Jannings were declared best...
View ArticleMeet HK cinema’s newest leading lady—and she’s Filipino
We couldn’t be happier to catch up with Hong Kong-based Filipino actress Crisel Consunji when she came home for a couple of days last month. The post Meet HK cinema’s newest leading lady—and she’s...
View ArticleRobert Sheehan, David Castañeda on playing superheroes in ‘Umbrella Academy’
We’d book interviews with Robert Sheehan and David Castañeda every chance we get. The post Robert Sheehan, David Castañeda on playing superheroes in ‘Umbrella Academy’ appeared first on Inquirer...
View Article‘Elise’: Charming rom-com shows Enchong-Janine tandem in a flattering light
It isn’t a story you have yet to hear, read or see, but that doesn’t make “Elise’s” effort any less significant. True, there’s an Oscar-worthy film (Peter Farrelly’s “Green Book”) on view in our...
View ArticleCanine schmaltz in flimsy but feel-good drama
If you don’t like the sight of canines and felines in peril, Charles Martin Smith’s “A Dog’s Way Home” will have you huffing and puffing over a string of life-or-death situations facing its playful...
View ArticleLove and life-affirming laughter on Valentine’s Day
Two shows that will be streamed on Netflix starting tomorrow will vie for viewers’ The post Love and life-affirming laughter on Valentine’s Day appeared first on Inquirer Entertainment.
View Article‘The Umbrella Academy’: Sibling love fuels irreverent superhero series
You can choose your friends, but not your family. This inevitably comes to mind as you watch the story of “The Umbrella Academy,” which premieres on Netflix tomorrow, unfold with increasing urgency and...
View ArticleHomegrown Filipino actress Crisel Consunji clinches 2 noms at HK Oscars
Two hours after learning that she was nominated for best actress in the 38th edition of the Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA), Filipino actress Crisel Consunji still couldn’t believe her luck. The post...
View ArticleFascinating fusion of fact and fiction in prison drama ‘O.G.’
HBO Films’ prison drama “O.G.” has yet to open next week—Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. The post Fascinating fusion of fact and fiction in prison drama ‘O.G.’ appeared first on Inquirer Entertainment.
View Article‘LizQuen’ tandem bucks downbeat trend with growth-evincing drama
Antoinette Jadaone’s “Alone/Together” is bucking that downbeat trend—with good reason. The post ‘LizQuen’ tandem bucks downbeat trend with growth-evincing drama appeared first on Inquirer Entertainment.
View ArticleWhy playing the new MacGyver a ‘badge of honor’ for Lucas Till
Lucas Till may only be 28, but he has a body of work that boasts collaborations with exciting celebrities who are as well-liked as the iconic character he portrays in the “MacGyver” reboot The post Why...
View ArticleJoan Collins is candor personified in ‘unscripted’ one-woman show
We would often rush to the hottest plays or brand-new musicals every time we’re in Europe’s top theater hub. The post Joan Collins is candor personified in ‘unscripted’ one-woman show appeared first on...
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