Your Favorite Filipino Films, Now On Netflix

Heneral Luna, BuyBust, Kita Kita, That Thing Called Tadhana, Vince & Kath & James, and more critically acclaimed and blockbuster films to start streaming soon

You asked for it, Netflixers… and you got it! Now you can enjoy critically acclaimed and blockbuster Pinoy films, along with your favourite global titles. Over the next few months, you will see a series of local favourites coming on Netflix Philippines. 

Heneral Luna (November 1) 

Top-notch acting, impressive cinematography, gripping plot, this 2015 historical biopic is a certified classic. Heneral Luna is directed by Jerrold Tarog and stars Epi Quizon, Leo Martinez, and the excellent John Arcilla as the titular character. 

News: HENERAL LUNA AND PATINTERO INVADE TOYCON

The cast of the films “Patintero: Ang Alamat ni MengPatalo” and “Heneral Luna” treated legions of pop culture fans with a special Independence Day presentation at the recently concluded ToyCon 2016 + Pop Life FanXperience. John Arcilla and Mon Confiado of “Heneral Luna” were greeted with loud cheers from the crowd as they officially launched the new “Heneral Luna” deluxe edition DVD last June 12. More importantly, the two leads gave a very timely and rousing message of patriotism to everyone in attendance. Amidst the popular international comic book superheroes, both actors noted and thanked everyone for the overwhelming support and interest for local national heroes in an event such as ToyCon.

 

Meanwhile, the adorable kids of “Patintero: Ang Alamat niMeng Patalo” led by Nafa Hilario Cruz (Meng), WilliamBuenavente (Shifty), Isabel "Lenlen" Farial (Nicay) and Claude Mikael Adrales (Z Boy) and director Mihk Vergaraintroduced the movie and gave an exclusive first-look at the film’s new trailer. “Patintero” was one of the films featured in last year’s QCinema Film Festival. It won the Audience Choice Award and Gender Senstivity Award. The wholesome and heartwarming coming-of-age family filmabout a ragtag group of neighborhood patalo will have its theatrical release this September.

The films’ producers, TBA (Tuko Films, Buchi Boy Entertainment, and Artikulo Uno Productions), had an impressive booth set-up during the three-day event. The booth, designed with a thematic look-and-feel from the filmPatintero, drew in kids and kids at heart with its special coloring book station. Premium items such as stickers, postcards, fans, and a limited edition Patintero coloring book were given away to participants.  

 

The booth also offered cinephiles a chance to sign up at Cinetropa.com. Cinetropa, the first exclusively Filipino-movie streaming site, offers a wide selection of Filipino independent films in HD for film enthusiasts from around the globe to enjoy. As a special treat for ToyCon, those who signed up during the event got a chance to win a free single movie screening at Cinema ’76, the metro’s coolest micro-cinema.

“Heneral Luna” fans trooped the “Heneral Luna” sari-sari store for the film’s official merchandise. Among the store’s bestseller was the film’s deluxe DVD. The special dual disc edition contains never-before-seen cast auditions, behind-the-scenes footage, and commentaries from the director and producers. Fans of the film patiently braved the long lines at the TBA booth last Sunday for a chance to have their copies signed by John Arcilla and Mon Confiado.

 

The “Heneral Luna” deluxe edition DVD is now being soldin all leading record stores and bookstores nationwide.   

Movies: "Heneral Luna" Cast Meets Audience After Cinema '76 FreeScreening

During the Araw ng Kagitingan celebration of Cinema '76, audiences were treated to more than just a special free screening of 'Heneral Luna' when the cast and producer (John Arcilla, Epy Quizon, Mon Confiado, Leo Martinez, Bing Pimentel and E.A. Rocha) spent some quality time with a 'full house' audience, answering questions and sharing some thoughts and insights on the game-changing film.

With the elections just around the corner, the film stirred some patriotic emotions, leading to an emotional question and answer portion. 

There were a lot of questions raised as to the significance and relevance of the film, in a critical time in our history. Sadly, it's 118 years later and we are still asking the same question:

"Bayan o Sarili?" 

There is some assurance knowing that there are films like these that ignite much needed love for our country. I was happy to see a group of students, choose to spend their Saturday morning there with us, reliving the country's past and wishing the best for its future. 

This could be a good turning point for Filipino Cinema and the fact that there is dedicated venue like Cinema '76 whose singular mission is to 'create a new theatrical distribution platform for filmakers while developing its appreciative audience' 

The Cinema aims to screen rare films and classics 'via retrospective programs and tributes to film legends.' No need to depend on commercial and traditional cinemas when looking for local insightful films. Make sure to like and follow Cinema '76 on social media for updated schedules. It was our first time in the Cinema and the fact that it was on Araw Kagitingan just makes it all the more meaningful. 

CINEMA ’76 TO HOLD FREE HENERAL LUNA SCREENING TO COMMEMORATE ARAW NG KAGITINGAN on SATURDAY, April 9

San Juan, Manila -- Cinema '76 Film Society is the latest addition to Metro Manila's ever-growing list of cinemas.  Cinema '76 is a micro-cinema dedicated to bringing the latest Filipino independent films as well as English and foreign-language films to its discriminating movie audience.

 

This coming April, Cinema ’76 screens some of the best works from some of the country’s top artists and filmmakers. Currently ongoing is a tribute to the late film and television director Francis Xavier Pasion. Pasion made a mark in the film industry through his award-winning Cinemalaya films “Sampaguita, “Jay”, and “Bwaya”. These films will run in Cinema ’76 until April 7.

 

From April 8-15, Cinema ’76 will host a retrospective on the life and works of Rudy Fernandez. Kicking off this retrospective is the documentary “The Last Pinoy Action King.”  The film, co-directed by Australian filmmaker Andrew Leavold, chronicles the life and times of Fernandez, one the country’s most beloved film heroes.  Fans of Fernandez can catch his other iconic works such as "Bitayin si Baby Ama," "Tatak ng Yakuza", “Sandakot na Bala,” "Baun Gang," and “Bingbong Crisologo."

 

Acclaimed director Elwood Perez take center stage as Cinema ’76 screens two of his recent masterpieces “Otso” and “Esoterika: Maynila” from April 15 thru 21.  Starting April 22, you can catch Cesar Hernando’s erotic pyscho-thriller “Gayuma” starring Benjamin Alves, one of the selections from last year’s QCinema Film Festival, and his acclaimed short films “Maalinsangan Ang Gabi” and “Kagat Ng Dilim” starring Piolo Pascual and Yul Servo. 

 

Rounding up the Cinema ‘76’s line-up for the month are works from award-winning director Raymond Red. His critically acclaimed films “Himpapawid” and “Kamera Obscura” will be screened from April 29 to May 5 along with his newly, digitally-restored short film “Anino,” a winner of the Cannes Palme d’Or—the highest prize awarded at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

 

As a special treat to movie fans and in celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan, Cinema ’76 will hold a free screening of “Heneral Luna” on Saturday, April 9. Moviegoers can have a chance to meet-and-greet the producers and cast members of the film, who will be present during the event. This would also be the perfect opportunity for “Heneral Luna” fans to buy the last remaining copies of the film’s best-selling DVD.

 

Cinema ’76 is located at 160 Luna Mencias St., Barangay Addition Hills, San Juan City. For the complete movie schedule guide, contact (02) 398-1939 or visit www.facebook.com/cinema76fs