Overview & Historical Context Rita, the dark fantasy horror drama, is set to release in 2024. It has been produced, directed, and co-written by one of the prominent names in Guatemalan cinema, Jayro Bustamante. Rita depicts the first major collaboration of the US alongside Guatamala and is emblematic of the dark and visually rich storytelling […]
Kevin Pollak directs his first feature film with The Late Bloomer, a romantic comedy released in 2016. The film is loosely based on the life of journalist Ken Baker. His memoir Man Made: A Memoir of My Body, served as the foundation for the movie. It narrates the story of his life’s strange twist of
HIMAS (2024) – Overview HIMAS is a feature film from the Philippines that came out in the middle of 2024. It was directed by Christian Paolo Lat and is available on the Vivamax streaming platform. The film stars Sahara Bernales, Felix Roco, MJ Abellera, and Zsara Laxamana in a story that explores the intertwining of
Synopsis Sandwich is an erotic thriller drama film released in 2023 in the Philippines. It was directed by Jao Daniel Elamparo, and produced by Viva Films in collaboration with Vivamax Originals. The film portrays modern relationship issues in the context of a city preparing for a COVID-19 lockdown, delving into themes of lust, voyeurism, isolation,
Synopsis “5 in 1” is a raunchy Filipino comedy-drama film that revolves around themes of love, betrayal, infidelity, intertwined with reckless romantic relationships. The protagonist, Johnny “Dick” Jordi, is a businessman who gained immense wealth in the health drink sector, and is known for his “5 in 1 Coffee”. Johnny is very charming, but his
Overview Maharot is an upcoming Philippine romantic drama film directed by Rodante Pajemna Jr. and is set to premiere on the Vivamax streaming platform. Spanning approximately 46 minutes, the film is classified as an R-18 adult drama due to its explicit themes and sensual content. However, beneath its provocative surface lies a poignant tale of
Overview Hibang is a newly released Filipino film that touches both the psycho-thriller and the romantic drama genres. The film was released digitally and has received attention for the way in which it handles adult themes, including obsession, memory loss, as well as the concepts of desire and control. The film is in Tagalog and
Synopsis “Sex Drive,” released in 2008, is a teenage road trip comedy film that Sean Anders directed. It is loosely based on the book “All the Way” by Andy Behrens. The film centers around the character Ian Lafferty who is a socially awkward teenager and a high school senior. Ian embarks on a long road
In 2011, “The Change-Up” was released as a body-swap and raunchy body-swap comedy licensed to David Dobkin, and “The Hangover” writers, Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, were to pen the script. Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman starred in the film. The Change-Up tells the story of two friends, one an actor and the other a
Introduction Salsa Ni L, a Filipino romantic drama set to premiere in 2024, is directed by Rodante Pajemna Jr. and features a screenplay by Er Astrologo. The film is set in the colorful and captivating sphere of salsa dancing and weaves a passionate tale of romance, ambition, danger, and betrayal. Bursting with raw emotion, the
