Rappler's latest stories on MMFF 2016
Nora Aunor to 'Oro' director on dog slaughter scene: You're lying
In a Senate hearing director Alvin Yapan also insists he only wanted to show what was happening in society
Poe: No need for separate indie film fest
Senator Grace Poe says that contrary to Senator Vicente Sotto III s proposal indie and mainstream films should be shown together at the MMFF
OFWs: 'Sunday Beauty Queen' an eye-opener for families
Overseas Filipino workers laud the documentary film which won Best Picture in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival but struggled to remain in theaters
PAWS files case against 'Oro' over dog slaughter scene
If found guilty the Oro team could face two to 3 years in prison and a fine of up to P250 000
WATCH: 'Die Beautiful' director releases deleted scenes from movie
Director Jun Robles Lana posts three deleted scenes from the movie which generates feedback on social media
'Oro' director Alvin Yapan: One dog slaughtered for wake
Alvin says the controversial scene was shot reality style since the dog was being butchered by locals for a resident s wake
Irma Adlawan speaks up against Liza Diño over 'Oro' issue
I mean for her to be the chairperson of the FDCP dapat alam niya yung responsibilidad niya Hindi siya dapat nag po post ng gano n [on social media] even before conducting an investigation within
MMFF suspends 'Oro' producers, director over dog slaughter scene
The MMFF ExeCom also issues a strong reprimand to the Oro production team
Box office update: MMFF 2016 earns P373.3 million – Star Cinema
UPDATED Following Star Cinema s release of the box office gross the MMFF ExeCom says that any figures not released by the committee are unofficial and erroneous
Sotto files Senate resolution for indie film fest
Senator Vicente Tito Sotto III wants the MMDA to create a film festival for independent movies saying that the revamped MMFF is prejudicial to regular moviegoers
Directors' Guild to investigate 'Oro' dog slaughter scene
The DGPI says they will sanction Oro director Alvin Yapan if their investigation finds it appropriate
'Oro' producer speaks up on possible charges over dog slaughter scene
Handa naman po kami wala po kaming itatago says producer Shandii Bacolod
MMFF 2016: 'Die Beautiful' leads Metro Manila box office
Vince Kath James leads the provincial box office according to the MMFF ExeCom
PH stars, film industry members support MMFF 2016
John Arcilla Bela Padilla Robin Padilla and more congratulate the stars and organizers of the festival and appeal to viewers to support Philippine cinema
'Oro' rep admits to lying about dog slaughter scene – Liza Diño
A real dog was killed while filming the movie not a goat with prosthetics as the production s representative previously said
MMFF ExeCom withdraws Fernando Poe Jr Memorial Award from 'Oro'
The ExeCom says they decided to withdraw the award after consultation with the late FPJ s family
‘Die Beautiful’ Review: Queer and beautiful
Die Beautiful celebrates an enthrallingly colorful universe where hardships and happiness seamlessly converge writes Oggs Cruz
'Sunday Beauty Queen' stars thank director, MMFF for telling OFWs' stories
Isang malaking karangalan para sa aming mga domestic helper po to be given a chance na maging bahagi ng [Metro] Manila Film Festival says Mylyn Jacobo one of the OFWs featured in the movie Sunday Beauty Queen
'Oro' actress, real-life Kapitana share MMFF moment
Kapitana Mercy Sueno thanks the cast and crew of the movie Oro for telling the story of the people of Gata
‘Kabisera’ Review: Relevant but frustratingly passive
Unfortunately the film is just severely underwritten and unimaginatively directed
MMFF executive committee appeals to theater owners for extension
The MMFF executive committee members note the positive reviews that fueled long queues and heartfelt applause from the audience
IN PHOTOS: MMFF 2016, Gabi ng Parangal
This year s awards night ends with Sunday Beauty Queen winning Best Picture
MMFF 2016: Meet Rhed Bustamante, child star making waves for 'Seklusyon'
Rhed Bustamante terrifies many with her performance in Seklusyon – though at 9 years old she can t even watch the film yet
FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2016 Gabi ng Parangal
Sunday Beauty Queen won Best Picture while Erik Matti won Best Director for Seklusyon Here s the full list of winners of the MMFF 2016
MMFF 2016: 'Oro' star Irma Adlawan wins Best Actress
Oro also wins Best Ensemble Cast
MMFF 2016: 'Die Beautiful' star Paolo Ballesteros wins Best Actor
Paolo also won Best Actor at the Tokyo International Film Festival last November
MMFF 2016: 'Sunday Beauty Queen' wins Best Picture
Sunday Beauty Queen is the first ever documentary to make it to the festival and thus is also the first documentary to win the coveted Best Picture Prize
MMFF 2016: 'Oro' wins Best Ensemble Cast
Irma Adlawan Joem Bascon Mercedes Cabral Sandino Martin and more star in Oro
MMFF 2016: Erik Matti wins Best Director for 'Seklusyon'
Seklusyon also wins several awards
‘Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough’ Review: Still Funny, still too simplistic
Sadly it is all still a very simplistic take on the dichotomies that pervade Philippine cinema writes Oggs Cruz
‘Vince & Kath & James’ Review: Formula done right
Vince Kath James is stubbornly formulaic and as a result its story follows a very predictable trajectory
'Oro' Review: Powerful discourse
In Oro Alvin Yapan calmly navigates around his narrative planting seeds of tension and discourse in a film that reimagines the massacre of 4 miners
MMFF 2016 films face looming challenge to remain in theaters
After making it to the Metro Manila Film Festival the productions are now rallying audiences to see their movies in theaters lest they get pulled out
'Sunday Beauty Queen' review: Enthralling reality
Director Baby Ruth Villarama s MMFF 2016 entry is a must see according to film critic Oggs Cruz
MMFF 2016: 4 films grant 30% discount to students, senior citizens, PWDs
4 out of the 8 Metro Manila Film Festival movies grant ticket discounts on the 3rd day of the festival
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, December 27, 2016
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Box office update: MMFF 2016 reveals day 1 top grossing films
The Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 committee releases the Top 4 highest grossing films in the festival so far
'Saving Sally' Review: Worth the wait
It took 12 years to make Saving Sally and the result is an astounding achievement from the intrepid Sally team led by director Avid Liongoren
MMFF 2016: 'Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 2' tackles the making of a romcom
Eugene Domingo stars as Eugene Domingo once again in Marlon Rivera s Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 2: ForeverIsNotEnough
MMFF 2016: No CEB grade for 'Kabisera,' director speaks up
Among the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival movies Kabisera is the only one not graded by the Cinema Evaluation Board
MMFF 2016: 'Kabisera,' a layered and complex family drama
Kabisera starring Nora Aunor was originally submitted to the MMFF 2015 but didn t make it to the lineup
MMFF 2016: Based on true events, 'Oro' brings tough issues to light
Director Alvin Yapan and the cast of the film talk about their experience doing a story based on killings in Camarines Sur
WATCH: See the floats and the stars at the MMFF 2016 Parade!
Join us as we hop on the Metro Manila Film Festival parade floats
IN PHOTOS: Celebrities step out at the MMFF 2016 Parade of Stars
See Paolo Ballesteros Julia Barretto Rhian Ramos and more at the annual Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars
LOOK: Vibrant MMFF 2016 floats from the Parade of Stars
Check out the photos of each float snapped just before the beginning of the parade
An MMFF 2016 rundown: Why you should watch all 8 entries
Film critic Oggs Cruz gives a rundown of this year s films in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival
MMFF 2016: In Erik Matti's 'Seklusyon,' terror comes for you – slowly
Erik Matti s real horror movie features creaking religious icons 2 newcomers to the scene and an amazing 9 year old with Best Actress potential
MMFF 2016: 5 things to know about 'Vince and Kath and James'
What is a text serye ? Julia Barretto Ronnie Alonte and Joshua Garcia star in a modern romantic movie based on an online series
MMFF 2016: Spot these stars in more than one MMFF film
These 5 celebrities appear in two different films and roles in the Metro Manila Film Festival
MMFF 2016: 5 things to know about 'Sunday Beauty Queen'
Sunday Beauty Queen is the first documentary to be part of the Metro Manila Film Festival
