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  • New Movies in Philippine Cinemas this February 2023

    After greeting the year 2023, we are now to celebrate the season of love this February! This month, cinemas are offering an exciting lineup of films you’ll love, from a new M. Night Shyamalan thriller to a star-studded flick about the early years of Hollywood!

    On this list, we’ve rounded up the movies you can catch in cinemas this month of February. Check them out below:

    Babylon

    February 1

    Starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Tobey Maguire, and Diego Calva, this film follows the rise and fall of ambitious dreamers during an era of decadence, depravity, and outrageous excess in Hollywood.

    Knock at the Cabin

    February 1

    From M. Night Shyamalan, this thriller follows a young girl and her parents whose vacation at a remote cabin turns into a nightmare when four armed strangers appear, forcing them to make an unthinkable choice to stop the apocalypse.

    The First Slam Dunk

    February 1

    Based on the hit sports manga and anime Slam Dunk, this film follows Hanamichi Sakuragi and the Shohoku team as they face off against the Sannoh High basketball team.

    Spellbound

    February 1

    A Filipino adaptation of the South Korean film of the same name, Spellbound tells the romantic tale of a magician and a girl who can see dead people.

    Titanic (Remastered)

    February 8

    In celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary, revisit the tragic tale of Jack and Rose as they meet, fall in love, and fall victim to the sinking of the Titanic.

    Magic Mike’s Last Dance

    February 8

    After a business deal that went bust, a struggling Mike Lane is given an opportunity he can’t refuse, prompting him to return to the stage one last time with a hot new roster of dancers to train.

    Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania

    February 15 | Buy Tickets

    After an attempt to communicate with the Quantum Realm, Scott Lang, his daughter Cassie, and Hope and her parents are pulled inside where they encounter the dangerous Kang.

    Empire of Light

    February 22

    From Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes, Empire of Light is a compelling drama showcasing the human connection’s power during turbulent times.

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    [Note: release dates for movies in Philippine cinemas this February 2023 and film lineup are subject to change without prior notice. For more upcoming movies, click here.] 

  • DonBelle’s ‘An Inconvenient Love’ is Coming to Netflix This February

    Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano’s romantic film An Inconvenient Love will start streaming on Netflix this season of love!

    Starting February 23, the DonBelle love team’s latest movie which screened in cinemas late last year will be available for streaming on Netflix. Check out the trailer for An Inconvenient Love below:

    The movie follows the young lovers Ayef and Manny. Ayef is a working student who dreams of securing a job in Singapore, while Manny is a rich boy rebelling against his father. Due to the complications of their lives, they agree to a casual and convenient relationship. But their arrangement becomes more complicated as its expiration date nears.

    Directed by Petersen Vargas and written by Daisy Cayanan and Enrico Santos, An Inconvenient Love also stars JC Alcantara, Jeffrey Quizon, Matet De Leon, and Adrian Lindayag. For more information, check out the film’s official page on Netflix.

    For more movies and shows coming to Netflix this February, click here.

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    MOVIE REVIEW: The Unflinching ‘An Inconvenient Love’ Showcases the Power of Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan’s Love Team

  • 8 Movies Coming to PBO Channel This February 2023

    If you feel like spending some of your free time this month of February on the couch, watching films, PBO Channel has you covered with their lineup of Pinoy movies. And to make it even easier for you, we’ve rounded up eight movies from their lineup that you might want to catch on your TV!

    Death of a Girlfriend

    February 1, 9:30 PM | February 11, 4:30 PM | February 20, 3:30 PM
    When Christine was found brutally killed in the woods, her boyfriend, a forest ranger, and a farmer are summoned for an inquest. Each has a version to tell.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLPCN9TZiWk&t

    Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story

    February 1, 7 AM | February 10, 7:30 PM | February 13, 9:30 PM | February 25, 12:30 PM
    It follows Sid (Dingdong Dantes) who suffers from insomnia and meets Aya (Anne Curtis) who he hires to accompany him on his sleepless nights.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36q2Auf02sE

    Untrue

    February 2, 11:30 AM | February 13, 7:30 PM | February 25, 4:30 PM | February 28, 5:30 AM
    A bruised and beaten wife named Mara (Cristine Reyes) seeks the help of Georgian police against her husband Joachim (Xian Lim). In this He-she said film, truths, lies, and the dark past will be uncovered.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nnw-hSYGwY&t

    Aurora

    February 3, 7:30 PM | February 12, 11:30 PM | February 15, 3:30 PM | February 27, 7 AM
    The passenger ship Aurora mysteriously collides into the rocky sea threatening an entire island. A young woman and her sister must both survive by finding the missing dead for a bounty.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5tlmpF_Fco&t

    Meet Me in St. Gallen

    February 4, 12:15 PM | February 8, 5:15 AM | February 14, 9:30 PM | February 24, 11:15 AM
    An aspiring painter and a frustrated musician become instant friends but decided to end and leave everything as is just like complete strangers. What will happen if they meet again as two completely different people?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By2vkasxpv8&t

    Mr. & Mrs. Cruz

    February 4, 4:15 PM | February 21, 3:15 PM
    The story of Raffy (JC Santos) and Gela (Ryza Cenon) who find themselves taking off for Palawan to escape the not-so-great realities of their current lives and catch up on their respective me-time.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjMHsbnTZOA

    Talk Back and You’re Dead

    February 5, 7:30 PM | February 9, 11:15 AM | February 14, 5:15 PM | February 24, 9:30 PM
    This is the story of Samantha Perez (Nadine Lustre), a girl who unbelievably fell in love with a delinquent, hot-headed guy named Timothy Odelle Pendleton aka Top (James Reid), the leader of the gang, Lucky 13.

    Ang Pagsanib kay Leah deal Cruz

    February 7, 1:30 AM | February 25, 8:30 AM
    A lady cop who moves into a small town gets drawn to a case that involves a girl that’s possessed by an evil spirit.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xwZlUbiDx0&t

    For more Movies on PBO Channel this February and for the daily schedules of PBO, click here.

    [Note: schedules are subject to change without prior notice]

  • 10 Shows and Films Coming to Netflix This February 2023

    Since its arrival here in the Philippines, Netflix has been continuously bringing us great content to stream on our favorite devices. Whether it’s a compelling drama with interesting characters, a thrilling title that keeps us on the edge of our seats, comedies that give us our much-needed dose of laughter, or just anything that keeps us entertained on the couch or on the go, we surely can count on the streaming service’s rich library of shows and movies.

    If you’re always on the lookout for Netflix’s latest releases, then look no further! We’ve listed down ten shows and films to anticipate and add to your watchlist this month of February!

    Gunther’s Millions (Series)

    February 1 | Stream it here

    This documentary series follows the story of the world’s richest dog, Gunther, and its handler who seem to have built a cult following using the dog.

    Freeridge (Series)

    February 2 | Stream it here

    In this On My Block spinoff, four teens must work together to stop a cursed box from bringing misfortune and more into their lives.

    True Spirit (Film)

    February 3 | Stream it here

    Based on a true story, True Spirit tells the story of Jessica Watson who attempts to become the youngest person to sail the world alone.

    You, Season 4 Part 1 (Series)

    February 9 | Stream it here

    Joe assumes a new identity in London, but as he tries to find his path to redemption, he is drawn in by another dark obsession.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3COY_HrMngc

    Your Place or Mine (Film)

    February 10 | Stream it here

    Debbie and Peter are best friends but are also total opposites of each other. When the two swap houses for a week, they get a peek at each other’s lives, opening the door to love.

    Re/Member (Film)

    February 14 | Stream it here

    Six high schoolers find themselves stuck in a time loop where they must find the remains of an unknown victim in order to get out of being killed over and over by the “Red Person”.

    Red Rose (Series)

    February 15 | Stream it here

    A group of teenagers try to survive a dangerous app that makes deadly demands.

    Unlocked (Film)

    February 17 | Stream it here

    This Korean thriller film by Kim Tae-joon tells follows the story of a girl whose life is upended after she lost her phone, with a hacker using it to spy on her and learn everything about her.

    An Inconvenient Love (Film)

    February 23 | Stream it here

    A working student who dreams to work in Singapore meets a rich boy rebelling against his father. As they fall for each other, the two agree to make a convenient relationship work.

    We Have a Ghost

    February 24 | Stream it here

    Starring Anthony Mackie and David Harbour, this horror comedy flick follows a family who became social media sensations overnight after a ghost haunts their home.

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  • Acqua 2023 Manifest Planner: The Ultimate Tool for Achieving Your Goals

    The start of a new year is always an exciting time, filled with the promise of new beginnings and fresh starts. However, it can also be overwhelming, with the pressure to set and achieve big goals for the year ahead. That’s where the Acqua 2023 Manifest Planner comes in. This planner is designed to help you set and achieve your goals, both big and small, in an organized and effective manner.

    Acqua 2023 Manifest Planner 26

    Featuring an intuitive layout, the Acqua 2023 Manifest Planner includes sections for goal setting, daily planning, and reflection. With prompts and exercises to help you identify your priorities and focus your efforts, this planner is the perfect tool for anyone looking to make the most of the new year. Acqua 2023 Manifest Planner consists of 12 monthly undated planner pages, 52 weekly spreads, concrete manifestation tips, a SURPRISE interactive spread (which can be folded to form an image) and freebie stickers. 

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    In addition to its practical features, the Acqua 2023 Manifest Planner is also beautifully designed, making it a pleasure to use. With a sleek and modern aesthetic, this planner is the perfect accessory to help you stay on track and achieve your goals in style. With this planner, we want you to dream big this 2023, to manifest your dream life. It’s made of soft vegan leather cover, making it scratch & dustproof. With 196 pages of A5 100gsm, offset paper that doesn’t bleed through the pages, each pack comes with a free sticker and is available for only P699. It comes in 4 colors: Lush Lilac, Charcoal Black, Beach Tan, and Desert Sage.

    The Acqua 2023 Manifest Planner is available for purchase here. Don’t let another year pass you by without achieving your goals. Order your Acqua 2023 Manifest Planner today and start manifesting the life you want.

  • 10 Movies Coming To Cinema One This February 2023

    Cinema One celebrates the love month with must-watch Filipino blockbusters to entertain you this February, so sit back and watch from the comfort of your homes! Here are some romantic films coming to Cinema One this month to add to your binge list:

    Love You to the Stars and Back

    Starring Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia
    February 1, 5 PM

    Crazy Beautiful You

    Starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo
    February 1, 7 PM

    I’m Ellenya L.

    Starring Maris Racal and Inigo Pascual
    February 2, 1 PM

    Pansamantagal

    Starring Bayani Agbayani and Gelli de Belen
    February 5, 11 PM | February 8, 11 PM

    Cuddle Weather

    Starring Sue Ramirez and RK Bagatsing
    February 6, 11 PM

    Stranded

    Starring Jessy Mendiola and Arjo Atayde
    February 8, 1 PM

    Ang Larawan

    Starring Joanna Ampil & Rachel Alejandro
    February 11, 3 AM

    James & Pat & Dave

    Starring Ronnie Alonte, Loisa Andalio, and Donny Pangilinan
    February 11, 7 PM

    The Hows of Us

    Starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
    February 12, 7 PM | February 18, 5 PM

    The Girl in the Orange Dress

    Starring Jessy Mendiola and Jericho Rosales
    February 20, 5 PM

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    For more Cinema One movies this February and for daily schedules of Cinema One, click here. Subscribe to Cinema One’s Youtube Channel (Bit.Ly/Cinemaoneonyoutube) for free full movies!

    [Note: Channel schedules and movie lineup are subject to change without prior notice]

  • Film Facts: 5 Things to Know About ‘A Man Called Otto’

    Tom Hanks is back on the big screen, headlining the heartwarming film A Man Called Otto. In this movie, Hanks plays a grumpy widower whose world is turned upside down when he meets the quick-witted pregnant woman Marisol. Check out the trailer for A Man Called Otto below:

    Before A Man Called Otto hits theaters this week, we’ve rounded up a few facts about the movie that you might want to know. Check them out below:

    1. It’s based on a book.

    The upcoming Tom Hanks film is based on the  #1 New York Times bestseller A Man Called Ove by the Swedish author Fredrik Backman. The film will follow Otto, a grumpy old man who lost his purpose in life after his wife died. Ready to end it all, Otto is then interrupted by a lively young family who moves in next door, and with it is the pregnant woman Marisol who dares him to see life differently.

    A Man Called Ove
    Photo: Simon & Schuster website

    2. The book was first adapted into a Swedish film.

    Before this Hollywood flick, A Man Called Ove was actually adapted into a Swedish film of the same name in 2015, directed by Hannes Holm and starring Rolf Lassgård. The first film also received two nominations during the 2017 Academy Awards.

    “Obviously, I was very blessed because there was the novel there, and Fredrik Backman did a great job in the novel balancing it, and there was the Swedish version of the film, which also did a very good job with that,” director Marc Forster told Collider in an interview.

    “There was source material. But then, once we got into the editing, I did a lot of the ins and outs of the flashbacks, which often happens during the suicide attempts. There were often these moments where I had Tom play them, and then Truman played them, as well, Truman Hanks who plays the younger Otto.”

    3. Tom Hanks gets to work with his son Truman in the film.

    Tom’s 27-year-old son, Truman Hanks, is also a part of the film, starring as the younger version of Otto in the flashbacks. Tom told PEOPLE, that working with his son was “special because, you know, I changed his diapers. But you get past that right away because you gotta show up, and you gotta hit the marks, and you gotta do it on time, and you gotta be right there.”

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    Photo: A Man Called Otto trailer

    4. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo was suggested by Tom Hanks to co-star in the film.

    Manuel Garcia-Rulfo who plays Marisol’s husband Tommy, was suggested by Tom Hanks to play the role after working with him in the 2020 movie Greyhound.

    “For me, it’s very hard to do comedy, or at least for me, I feel like I’m not confident enough to do it. But then I heard that Tom was like, ‘No, Manuel. Let’s bring Manuel.’ And I’m like, if Tom says, I have to do it,” shared Garcia-Rulfo in an interview with Collider.

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    Photo: A Man Called Otto trailer

    5. Director Forster on filming Tom’s cat co-star Smeagol.

    Also starring alongside Hanks is the cat named Smeagol. According to director Forster, filming the feline star was not a walk in the park.

    “I think the cat, Sméagol, was probably the toughest one. Sometimes Sméagol just left set and walked off,” Forster shared. “And then, I had to beg the producer for a green screen day because I don’t like CG animals and CG cats. So, then we kept shooting Sméagol on a green screen, and then to comp him into the picture. Ultimately, 90% of it is all Sméagol’s performance, so I was very happy with that. But that was much harder than the kids, or anything else.

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    Photo: A Man Called Otto trailer

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    A Man Called Otto opens in cinemas nationwide this Wednesday, January 25. 

  • 25+ Korean Dramas & Movies from Netflix You’d Wanna Watch This 2023

    Through the years, Netflix has delivered some of the K-dramas and movies that became fan favorites, streaming titles like Crash Landing On You and It’s Okay Not to Be Okay and rolling out originals such as the hit thriller Squid Game and the zombie series Kingdom.

    This 2023, Netflix will continue to release a diverse lineup of Korean TV series and films including new content, as well as new seasons for Korean titles that we’ve grown to love! Below are the K-dramas and movies you’d want to watch out for on Netflix this year!

    JUNG_E (Film)

    Streaming on January 20
    Directed by Yeon Sang-ho
    Written by Yeon Sang-ho
    Starring Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo 

    In a desolated Earth that has become inhabitable due to climate change, the legendary mercenary JUNG_E has been cloned into a robot in order to protect the remaining humans.

    Love to Hate You (Series)

    Streaming on February 10
    Directed by Kim Jeong-kwon
    Written by Choi Soo-young
    Starring Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji-hun, Go Won-hee

    This romantic comedy follows a woman who hates losing to men and a man who has a deep mistrust of women. When these two individuals get involved in a hostile encounter, they would share a journey that would turn their beliefs upside down and lead them to romance.

    Unlocked (Film)

    Streaming on February 17
    Directed by Kim Tae Joon
    Written by Kim Tae Joon
    Cast Yim Si Wan, Chun Woo Hee, Kim Hie Won

    A woman’s life is upended after she loses her phone, and a hacker uses all of her information to commit horrible crimes.

    Unlocked
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    The Glory Part 2 (Series)

    Streaming in March
    Directed by An Gil-ho
    Written by Kim Eun-sook
    Starring Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, Jung Sung-il 

    The new revenge thriller The Glory resumes, following a woman who was a victim of school violence, and has dedicated herself to executing a meticulous web of vengeance against the people who have wronged her.

    Kill Boksoon (Film)

    Streaming on Q1 of 2023
    Directed by Byun Sung-hyun
    Written by Byun Sung-hyun
    Casting Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Si-a, Esom, Koo Kyo-hwan, etc.

    Boksoon, a mother of a teenage daughter lives a double life as a professional killer at the top-tier killing agency MK.

    Kill Boksoon
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Bloodhounds (Series)

    Streaming on Q2 of 2023
    Directed by Kim Joo-hwan
    Written by Kim Joo-hwan
    Starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong, Heo Jun-ho

    Two young people who first meet each other in a boxing match must work together to survive the vicious world of loan sharks.

    Bloodhounds
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Celebrity (Series)

    Streaming on Q2 of 2023
    Directed by Kim Cheol-kyu
    Written by Kim Yi-young
    Starring Park Gyu-young, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Dong-gun, Jun Hyo-seong

    Seo A-ri becomes a celebrity overnight and discovers the reality behind the glamorous and competitive world of fame.

    Celebrity
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Queenmaker (Series)

    Streaming on Q2 of 2023
    Directed by Oh Jin-seok
    Written by Moon Ji-young
    Starring Kim Hee-ae, Moon So-ri, Ryu Soo-young, Seo Yi-sook

    Queenmaker follows the PR genius Hwang Do-hee, who must use her talents to get the human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook elected as the mayor of Seoul.

    Queenmaker
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Black Knight (Series)

    Streaming on Q2 of 2023
    Directed by Cho Ui-seok
    Written by Cho Ui-seok
    Starring Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, Esom 

    This series is set in 2071 where people wear respirator masks to breathe due to extreme air pollution. It follows the legendary deliveryman “5-8” and the refugee Sa-wol who dreams of following 5-8’s footsteps.

    Blackl Knight
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    A Time Called You (Series)

    Streaming on Q3 of 2023
    Directed by Kim Jin-won
    Written by Choi Hyo-bi
    Starring Ahn Hyo-seop, Jeon Yeo-been, Kang Hoon 

    Jun-hee whose boyfriend passed away a year ago, travels back in time to 1998 and meets Si-heon, a guy who looks identical to her boyfriend.

    A Time Called You
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

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  • WATCH: ‘Junji Ito Maniac’ Trailer Teases More Macabre Tales from the Horror Mangaka

    Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre, which is set to bring to the screen more works from the legendary horror mangaka Junji Ito. While many of his works have been adapted into anime and live-action titles, Netflix’s new series will adapt many of his stories that have not been seen onscreen yet.

    Check out the new trailer for Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre below:

    Junji Ito Maniac will feature 20 stories from Ito’s wealthy lineup of works, including Hanging Blimp, Tomie・Photo, Four x Four Walls, and Intruder. Shinobu Tagashira serves as the director, with a screenplay by Kaoru Sawada. The cast includes Rie Suegara, Yumiri Hanamori, Yuji Mitsuya, and Hiro Shimono.

    The anime series will premiere on Netflix this January 19.

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  • Conrad Manila’s Of Art & Wine Features Solo Exhibit of Lizanne Uychaco

    Conrad Manila welcomes the Year of the Rabbit with the 22nd installment of its highly acclaimed Of Art and Wine. Running from January 10 until March 18, the hotel’s Gallery C will feature the works of award-winning Filipino-Chinese artist Lizanne Uychaco in the solo exhibit titled Colors of Prosperity.

    Lizanne Uychaco

    Uychaco’s passion for creating positive energy through her Feng Shui-inspired artworks echoes Conrad Manila’s vision of sharing the light and warmth of hospitality with others. The artist’s pieces carry a recurring symbol of an abstract oriental coin, once the currency of Asian countries, which evolved into a charm for luck, wealth, harmony, prosperity, and protection. Its round shape with a void square represents heaven and earth, yin and yang which was the basis of the I-Ching, the circle of life, and the Zen of meditation. Lizanne grew up wearing this coin and developed a curious attachment to it.

    Lizanne Uychaco 1
    Hallmark of Success
    Lizanne Uychaco 3
    Bonds of Loyal Friendship
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    The 1st I-Ching: Qian Heaven on Heaven;
    Portent of Auspicious Fortune

    “Of Art and Wine: Colors of Prosperity” will be on exhibit at Conrad Manila’s Gallery C from January 10 to March 18, 2023 in cooperation with the Art Elements Asian Gallery. Check out the exhibit’s digital catalog here. The artworks are available individually for purchase. For more information, please call Conrad Manila at +63 2 8833 9999 or Art Elements Asian Gallery at +63 917 957 7005 or email conradmanila@conradhotels.com.