https://www.facebook.com/InternationalSilentFilmFestivalManila/photos/p.1680333828745914/1680333828745914/?type=1&theater Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film comedy “A Straightforward Boy” will be screened at the 2018 International Silent Film Festival Manila (ISFFM) on September 1, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Cinema 2 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Manila, the screening will be accompanied by a narration by the … Continue reading Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film ‘A Straightforward Boy’ to be screened at 2018 ISFFM
First ever Filipino benshi Tito Genova Valiente to narrate Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film comedy ‘A Straightforward Boy!’
The Japan Foundation, Manila proudly presents a silent film screening of Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film comedy “A Straightforward Boy” (突貫小僧 | Tokkan Kozo, 1929) on September 1, 2018 at 6 p.m. It will be accompanied by a Filipino benshi or silent film narrator for the first time in history. The film screening is a part of the 2018 International Silent Film … Continue reading First ever Filipino benshi Tito Genova Valiente to narrate Yasujiro Ozu’s silent film comedy ‘A Straightforward Boy!’
4 features in 2018 Toronto International Film Festival directed, co-directed by women
https://www.facebook.com/TIFF/photos/a.160491677300891.42515.138645369485522/1335017433181637/?type=1&theater The 43rd Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled its 2018 Platform programme lineup. Out of the 12 feature films of the programme, four features are directed or co-directed by women while seven titles feature strong women in leading roles. The three features directed by women are "Destroyer" by Karyn Kusama, "The Good Girls" … Continue reading 4 features in 2018 Toronto International Film Festival directed, co-directed by women
St. Petersburg, Russia to host European Audiovisual Observatory conference on Russian cinema industry
Based in Strasbourg, France, the European Audiovisual Observatory is set to take the pulse of the current Russian cinema industry and look at the challenges and chances offered by this dynamic film market. It will hold a conference within the KINO EXPO and St. Petersburg International Content Forum events in St. Petersburg, Russia on September … Continue reading St. Petersburg, Russia to host European Audiovisual Observatory conference on Russian cinema industry
Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey main international cast revealed
The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) today revealed the main international cast of the second installment of omnibus film co-production series Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey. The film is being directed by three accomplished Asian filmmakers Degena Yun from China, Daishi Matsunaga from Japan and Edwin from Indonesia under the common theme “Journey,” signifying traveling beyond time and space. The Asian Three-Fold Mirror is a collaborative … Continue reading Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey main international cast revealed
Lip gloss girls: Eminem’s daughter, Kylie Jenner, Chrissy Teigen
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkeMVLjD13s/?taken-by=hailiescott1 Hailie Jade Scott Mathers, 22, knows not only what it is like to be a daughter of Marshall Bruce “Eminem” Mathers III, 45. She also knows a thing or two about makeup. On June 26, 2018, Hailie took to Instagram to share a photo of herself earning a black shirt. In the caption, she … Continue reading Lip gloss girls: Eminem’s daughter, Kylie Jenner, Chrissy Teigen
‘Killing Eve’ star Sandra Oh may be first Asian Emmys Best Actress
https://www.facebook.com/KillingEveBBCA/photos/p.972411816279340/972411816279340/?type=1&theater On July 12, 2018, Sandra Oh, 46, received one of the best news in her life. She was nominated for best actress in the drama series category at the 2018 Emmy Awards for her role in “Killing Eve,” a drama series developed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge based on Luke Jennings’ “Codename Villanelle.” If Oh wins, … Continue reading ‘Killing Eve’ star Sandra Oh may be first Asian Emmys Best Actress
Roderick Lindayag’s ‘Dito Lang Ako’ interweaves unconditional love, 1970s Quezon City’s beauty
Directed by Roderick Lindayag, “Dito Lang Ako” is set in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines in the 1970s. Hitting Philippine theaters on August 8, 2018, the Filipino romantic drama film generously explores the magic of unconditional love. On the surface, meeting your one great love at the wrong time is sad. But intrinsically, how this … Continue reading Roderick Lindayag’s ‘Dito Lang Ako’ interweaves unconditional love, 1970s Quezon City’s beauty
10 most handsome ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ actors
https://www.facebook.com/JurassicWorld/photos/p.1905438752834332/1905438752834332/?type=1&theater The fifth installment of the "Jurassic Park" film series is titled "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom." Starring in the film are good-looking men playing characters created by Michael Crichton. Directed by J.A. Bayona, "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" hit theaters on June 22, 2018. Here are the 10 most handsome actors in the movie: 10. Clem So … Continue reading 10 most handsome ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ actors
Anthony Bourdain commits suicide 3 days after Kate Spade’s death
Two celebrities made news this week after committing suicide. Fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead in her condominium in Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City on June 5, 2018 and celebrity chef and martial artist Anthony Bourdain was found unresponsive in his hotel in Strasbourg, France on June 8, 2018. Both Spade and Bourdain … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain commits suicide 3 days after Kate Spade’s death
