Embrace Pumpkin Spice Latte Season in the Philippines with These Autumn Vibes Movies

Sure, we live in the tropics, but who says we can't enjoy the cozy vibes of autumn? With the weather cooling down, it's the perfect excuse to curl up with a hot drink and indulge in some cozy autumnal films. Here's a lineup of movies on Lionsgate Play that'll get you in that pumpkin spice and everything nice mood—no matter where you are.

Twilight

Remember when vampires were all the rage? Watching Twilight today is a nostalgic trip back to the 2000s, but it also captures the moody essence of autumn. With Forks's misty forests and overcast skies, you'll feel the cool breeze through the screen. With Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in the roles that made them household names, follow Bella and Edward as they navigate the complexities of love, the supernatural, and high school.

Halsey new album, The Great Impersonator, out now

GRAMMY® nominated, genre-blending artist Halsey released her highly anticipated 5th studio album, The Great Impersonator. Listen HERE. Earlier this year, Halsey previewed the album through her releases, “I Never Loved You”, “Ego”, Lonely is the Muse”, “Lucky” and "The End".

Of the album, Rolling Stone gave it 4 stars and claims it as Halsey’s “rawest, darkest incarnation yet”, The New York Times listed it as a Critic’s Pick, while NME rated it with a perfect score of 5/5 and labeled it as “brilliant” and the CLASH heralded it as “extraordinary, a complex work of towering ambition”.

To visually interpret her new album, Halsey and Vevo partnered for a Vevo Official Live Performance to create four meticulously designed videos that each encapsulate a different musical decade. The series kicks off today in the 70’s for “Panic Attack,” with Halsey clad in a Stevie Nicks-inspired dress sourced from one of LA’s most iconic wardrobe rental houses. 

Lino Brocka’s “Jaguar” shines at the 16th Lumière Film Festival in France

The Philippine Film Archive (PFA) proudly represents the country at the 16th edition of the Lumière Film Festival, a prestigious celebration of cinematic heritage held annually in Lyon, France. This participation underscores the Philippines' commitment to preserving and promoting its rich national cultural heritage through dedicated film archiving initiatives.

Recognized as a cornerstone of cinematic celebration, Festival Lumière showcases classic films, and honors the artistic contributions of filmmakers from around the globe. The festival bridges past and present, showcasing timeless masterpieces from various genres and eras.

Don Gervin Arawan, head of the Philippine Film Archive, spearheaded the Philippine delegation at the festival, facilitating valuable connections with industry stakeholders and engaging in roundtable discussions.

Meet the characters trying to survive the curse of “SANA: Let Me Hear,” in PH cinemas on Nov 13

When tragedy struck in 1992 as a middle school student fell to her death in front of her schoolmates, a curse was born, lying dormant. During the summer of 2024, a series of events make it clear that the curse has emerged, targeting people who have connections to that fateful day, decades ago. “Sana: Let Me Hear” is the newest horror film by “Ju-On” director Takashi Shimizu, starring Nagisa Shibuya, Ikoi Hayase, and Soma Santoki.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/bRft16JyRLY

Linya-Linya Land 2024 is Back Around the Block with Diverse Music, Comedy, and Performance Art Acts

Linya-Linya Land returns this 2024 with an exciting line-up of local talent that celebrates diversity across different lines of antics, artistry, and advocacy for the Ka-Linya community and beyond. 

The multi-format annual festival features wavemakers in music, comedy, and performance art, meaningfully curated to welcome new and mainstay concertgoers alike. Filipino singer-songwriters, bands, and rappers, Lola Amour, Over October, Unique Salonga, Cheats, Oh! Flamingo, KJah, Mhot, and Apoc represent their corner of the music scene in the event.

Dulaang UP: “Nanay Bangis” fiercely opens this November 2024!

Written by: Camille Ann Fabian, John Patric Honre Sazon, CJ Junio, and Jericho Igdanes

Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas is staging Nanay Bangis as its first offering for its 47th theatre season this November 15 to December 1, 2024. Directed by J. William Herbert Sigmund Go and adapted by Rody Vera from Bertolt Brecht’s “Mother Courage and Her Children,” Nanay Bangis is the story of a mother who loses her children to the conflict between the MNLF and the Philippine army from 1971 to 1981. 

This DUP CLASSICS’ Brechtian staging brings together returning UP alumni, now industry professionals, and young emerging talents from the theater program in this collaboration. Ge Malacaman Villamil leads as Nanay Bangis together with Air Paz, Rona Rostata, and Fred Layno. J. William Herbert Sigmund Go, former Tanghalang Pilipino Artistic Director and Virgin Labfest Co-founder also returns to Dulaang UP as director and mentor for theatre students. 

Music 101 with Dr. Raul Sunico set on Nov. 5

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the FEU Auditorium, the FEU Center for the Arts proudly presents “Music 101: 600 Years of Music, an “informance” featuring Dr. Raul Sunico, a “world-renowned award-winning pianist” (Tatler Asia), who will give a lecture demonstration on music history from medieval to contemporary periods this November 5, 2024. 

There will be two “Informance” sessions: 

the first session is at 9:00 AM and will focus on the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Periods. 

The second session will start at 1:00 PM and will revolve around the Romantic, Post Romantic and 20th Century Periods.

Dr. Sunico earned his Bachelor of Music (cum laude), Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and Master of Statistics from the University of the Philippines. He completed his Master of Music at Juilliard in New York City and his Ph.D. in Piano Performance at New York University through a scholarship provided by former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos by way of the Young Artists Foundation of the Philippines. 

Alice Reyes Dance Philippines Unveils "Mga Kuwento ni Juan Tamad":

A New Dance Adventure for Young Audiences

MGA KUWENTO NI JUAN TAMAD is the latest addition to Alice Reyes Dance Philippines' expansive repertoire of Filipino works, this time designed specifically for Children's Dance Theater. 

This new offering marks a significant milestone for one of ARDP’s talented choreographers, Erl Sorilla, who has crafted both the book and his first full-length choreography. 

The production is brought to life with a captivating musical score by award-winning singer-songwriter Toto Sorioso, and magical sets and costumes designed by the renowned Filipino Director and Broadway Designer, Loy Arcenas.

Max: The New Streaming Experience Coming To Southeast Asia, Taiwan And Hong Kong On November 19

Max, a brand new streaming experience for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, will launch on Tuesday, November 19. Bringing together the highest quality entertainment from brands like HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Discovery, AFN, Cartoon Network and HGTV, fans will be able to enjoy blockbuster movies, groundbreaking series, iconic hits, engaging real-life content and family favorites all in one place.

As the exclusive home of HBO Originals, Max will premiere Dune: Prophecy from the expanded universe of Dune on November 19, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May and Mark Strong. Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. 

Bell Kenz-Pharma Inc. Launches Program to Provide Essential Skills and Information to Filipinos

In the Philippines, where 8 out of 10 cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals, most often in the homes, with family members nearby but with little to no knowledge of lifesaving skills, being prepared can mean the difference between life and death. Access to essential life saving knowledge, like cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), remains a critical gap in many parts of the country. To address this, Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc, through its health initiative, Barangay BK, has embarked on a series of CPR trainings. 

FDCP conducts the 8th Film Industry Conference 2024

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is set to host the 8th Film Industry Conference (FIC), a two-day event bringing together local filmmakers to discuss the latest trends, opportunities, and platforms in the industry. The conference is happening on October 24 to 25 at Lanson Place Manila in Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

FIC aims to provide a platform for Filipino film professionals and media practitioners to engage in critical discussions on the current state of Philippine cinema and explore ways to elevate the quality and global competitiveness of Filipino films. By bringing together industry experts, professionals, educators, and stakeholders, FIC 2024 aims to address the challenges faced by the industry and map out a vision for a brighter future.

QCinema announces participants selected for the 2024 QCinema Critics Lab 2024

For its 12th year, QCinema International Film Festival (QCIFF) is opening its doors for the second time to six (6) emerging and established critics from all over the Philippines to participate in the QCinema Critics Lab. Motivated by a desire to expand and deepen the discourse on Filipino, Southeast Asian, and international cinema, QCinema has created the lab to actively support film criticism, promote coverage of non-English language and arthouse films in the Philippines, and assist talented film critics from any background and at any age in developing their careers as independent cultural workers with uncompromising voices.

The 2024 QCinema Critics Lab participants are Acer Batislaong, Brontë Lacsamana, Joaquin Singson, Ligaya Villablanca, Maverick Alviar, and Mac John Bautista. More information about each of them can be found below:

Instituto Cervantes shows a creative dialogue between Spanish painter Marty and Kidlat Tahimik

Wolves at the Door. Cosmic Encounters

Artist: Enrique Marty (Salamanca, 1969)

Curator: Kristine Guzmán (Manila, 1974)

With the special participation of Kidlat Tahimik (Baguio, 1942)

Venue: Instituto Cervantes de Manila (Intramuros Branch)

What can result from the meeting of the Spanish painter Enrique Marty with the legendary artist from Baguio, Kidlat Tahimik? Wolves at the Door. Cosmic Encounters is a proposal by the artist Marty, a project partially born during his visit to the Philippines and meeting with Kidlat Tahimik. It is made specifically for the Instituto Cervantes de Manila, and based on a work in progress that he has been undertaking since 2013, in the form of short video-essays entitled All your world is pointless, in which Marty condenses his philosophical views on art, the world and humanity; and which serve, in most cases, as a starting point for a larger work.