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New Movies This Week: Barbie, Oppenheimer, and more!

Get ready for a movie marathon with this week’s exciting releases! From the historical drama ‘Oppenheimer‘ to the bubbly ‘Barbie,’ the thrilling ‘Captive,’ the adventurous ‘Joy Ride,’ and the chilling urban legend ‘Mary Cherry Chua.’ From history to comedy, action to horror, there’s a film for every taste!

BARBIE

2023 • PG • 1 hr 53 mins
COMEDY
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The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of “Barbie,” produced by and starring Margot Robbie, takes us into the whimsical world of Barbie, turning childhood memories into a cinematic spectacle. Whether you’re a fan of the iconic doll or simply a lover of fun-filled adventures, this movie is a perfect pick for a feel-good movie time. Get ready to enter Barbie’s dazzling world!

OPPENHEIMER

2023 • R-16 • 3 hrs
BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA, HISTORY
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Journey back in time with ‘Oppenheimer,’ the riveting new drama that explores the life and career of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb”. This film delves deep into the complexities of the man behind the world-changing Manhattan Project. A must-watch for history buffs and those who appreciate a well-crafted biographical tale.

CAPTIVE

2023 • R-16 • 1 hr 17 mins
HORROR, THRILLER

In ‘Captive,’ a seemingly fun-filled weekend turns into a chilling encounter when a group of young partygoers discover a captive vampire in the basement of a luxurious house they’ve broken into. As the house reveals its terrifying secrets, the party turns into a fight for survival. This supernatural thriller is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!

JOY RIDE

2023 • R-16 • 1 hr 34 mins
COMEDY
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From the creative minds behind ‘Neighbors’ and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, comes an adventurous comedy-drama that redefines the classic road trip genre: ‘Joy Ride’. This fun-filled cinematic treat stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Oscar® nominee Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu, each bringing their unique talents and humor to this unapologetically explicit tale of self-discovery and friendship. Joy Ride’ is not just about the laughter, though there’s plenty of it. It’s about finding yourself, embracing who you are, and loving yourself – flaws and all. It’s about how, no matter where we come from or where we’re going, our identity is integral to our journey.

MARY CHERRY CHUA

2023 • PG • 2 hrs
HORROR
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“Mary Cherry Chua” is a chilling dive into a well-known Filipino urban legend that continues to stir intrigue and curiosity. Delve into the eerie tale of Mary, a bright student whose life was brutally cut short in the early 2000s. According to lore, Mary fell victim to a heinous act committed by the school janitor and her restless spirit still haunts the school grounds to this day. This film invites brave souls to utter her name and unravel the truth behind her harrowing story. With “Mary Cherry Chua”, audiences are dared to confront the whispers of the past and meet the specter that has gripped the nation for decades.

FAN FAVORITES STILL SHOWING

Still playing in theaters are ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,’ ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ ‘Insidious: The Red Door,’ ‘The Childe,’ ‘Elemental,’ ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,’ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ and ‘The Little Mermaid.’ These films continue to draw in audiences, so if you haven’t caught them yet, better make your way to the cinemas soon! Here’s a list of fan favorites that are still playing in cinemas:

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE

2023 • PG • 2 hrs 44 mins
ACTION, ADVENTURE, THRILLER
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INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR

2023 • R-13 • 1 hr 46 mins
ACTION, THRILLER
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INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY

2023 • PG • 2 hrs 34 mins
ACTION, ADVENTURE
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So, there you have it – a film for every mood and taste! From historical dramas and animated extravaganzas to supernatural thrillers, feel-good journeys, and local flair, this week’s new releases offer something for everyone. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a cinematic treat. Happy movie watching, everyone!

July 19, 2023
Dare to speak her name and find out about her real story, “Mary Cherry Chua,” in cinemas July 19

The name Mary Cherry Chua became popular in the early 2000s. According to the urban legend, Mary is an intelligent young student who was raped and killed by the school janitor. Stories say that up to now, her spirit still wanders the school premises.

Get a new perspective about this famed school urban legend written and directed by 2018 CineFilipino finalist Roni S. Benaid. “I remember nung high school ako, sikat siya sa amin. Gusto kong ibalik siya at ipakilala sa younger generations, sa mga Gen-Z.” (I remember that it was a very famous story back when I was in high school. I wanted to introduce it to the younger generation, to Gen Z.) says the director on why he chose to bring this famous horror story into the big screen.

Mary Cherry Chua (Abby Bautista) was a student back in the 60s from a prestigious school. A cheerful young girl with long black hair, Mary Cherry Chua has it all – she’s beautiful, rich, and smart. She is adored and envied by many and is known as their school’s Miss Popular. But her seemingly perfect life is cut short when she is found lifeless on their campus grounds and declared to have been raped and murdered.

Joko Diaz

At present, Karen (Ashley Diaz), a high school student who enjoys reading horror stories and urban legends, is so intrigued about Mary Cherry Chua’s life that she decides to re-open the case to do a little investigation of her own and further strengthen the evidence about the crime. With the help of her friends and classmates, Karen gets new information about the case. But as she digs deeper, looking for the truth, it seems that she may have also been digging her own grave after she uncovers something that could endanger her own life.

Mary Cherry Chua is Ashley Diaz’s first lead role in a movie. Ashley shares how she managed to handle the pressure while working for this movie, “There will always be pressure naman sa bawat project pero iba po talaga kasi kapag first lead mo tapos solo ka pa, pero nasa sayo naman yon kung i-take mo yung pressure positively or negatively. Eh ngayon naman I’m taking it positively.” (There will always be pressure in every project, especially if it’s your first lead role and solo project, but it’s up to you if you will take the pressure positively or negatively. Right now, I’m taking it positively.)

Ashley Diaz

She also shares the biggest challenge she had to face in portraying her character, “Pinaka-challenging na ginawa ko for this role ay yung nagpagupit ako, kasi halos years bago ko napahaba yung buhok ko, pero for the role I cut it short. Worth it naman.” (The most challenging thing that I did for this role was cutting my hair. It took years for me to grow my hair and make it long, but for the role, I had to cut it short. Well, it was worth it.)

Ashley’s father, award-winning actor, Joko Diaz gives his all-out support as he plays Mr. Manzano, Karen’s term paper adviser. “Kay Ashley, I’m a proud papa, pero siyempre kailangan gina-guide mo pa rin siya.” (With Ashley, well I’m a proud papa, but of course, you still have to guide her for this movie.)

Mary Cherry Chua also stars young and promising stars: Kokoy De Santos as Paco (Karen’s coward research partner), Lyca Gairanod as Faith (Karen’s supportive best friend), Krissha Viaje as Lena (Karen’s protective sister) and Abby Bautista as Mary Cherry Chua. Playing a very important role in the film is Ms. Alma Moreno who will play Ms. Estrella, who will give crucial information about Mary Cherry Chua’s death. Direk Roni expresses his appreciation for the cast and their professionalism “Lahat sila cooperative, tinutulungan nila ako maituro ko sa kanila or masabi ko sa kanila yung intention ng character.” (All of them are very cooperative. They allow me to help them and guide them with the intention of their characters.)

July 19, 2023