Multi-Awarded Film 'Poor Things' Hits Philippine Cinemas Today Golden Globe winner, Emma Stone, stars in fantastical film

Brace yourselves for a fun and quirky cinematic experience and an extraordinary Valentine celebration with Searchlight Pictures’ latest dark comedy offering, Poor Things. This cinematic gem recently won the Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture and Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture for Emma Stone.

The critically acclaimed movie has also garnered 11 Academy Award nominations for 2024, including Best Picture, Best Director for Yorgos Lanthimos, Best Actress for Stone, Best Supporting Actor for Mark Ruffalo, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Tony McNamara, in addition to 11 British Academy Film Awards nominations.

Emma Stone in the midst of a royal love triangle in award-winning “THE FAVOURITE”

Reimagining period films for today’s audience, the multi-awarded “The Favourite” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos breaks the tropes in the genre as it introduces the audience into Queen Anne’s (Olivia Colman) unusual reign, England’s least known ruler who has suffered from health problems throughout her life. By the time she became Queen in 1702, she was already stricken with gout, leading to a largely sedentary lifestyle and subsequent overall decline in her health.

Wickedly funny "The Favourite" dominates 2019 Academy Awards, opens February 20 exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas

Bagging the most nominations in major categories in this year’s Academy Awards, “The Favourite” vies for Best Picture, Best Director (Yorgos Lanthimos), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Olivia Colman), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best in Costume Design, Best in Film Editing and Best in Production Design.  

Strong Wave of Feminism in “BATTLE OF THE SEXES” on December 6 at Ayala Malls Cinemas

It was a match that entered the history books, changing the game for women and men around the world. The highly publicized, much hyped and hugely entertaining “Battle of the Sexes” was one of the most watched sporting events ever. But its impact extended far beyond tennis and the sporting arena. Taking us back 44 years, starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell, helmed by gifted directors, Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris bring the 70s alive with vitality, comedy and poignancy, relating the build-up to the match that was viewed on TV by an unprecedented global audience of 90 million.  

The year is 1973 and former champion, Bobby Riggs, is all but forgotten. He is determined to get back into the limelight, make some money and make himself relevant again.  He issues a challenge to Billie Jean King (Stone), proudly and controversially proclaiming himself to be a male chauvinistic pig, while insisting that no female tennis player will ever be able to beat him. The 55 year-old tennis player, a hustler and loud showman, (Carell) asserts that women belong in ‘the bedroom and the kitchen.’ The 29 year-old tennis star takes Riggs up on the challenge.

Find out who wins in “BATTLE OF THE SEXES” at Ayala Malls Cinemas on December 6

In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women’s movement, the 1973 tennis match between women’s world champion Billie Jean King (played by Emma Stone) and ex-men’s-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the “Battle of the Sexes” and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. 

Tennis’ Greatest Showdown “Battle Of The Sexes” Exclusive At Ayala Malls Cinemas

Emma Stone and Steve Carell star in the exciting and moving new film “Battle of the Sexes,” which is based on true events and revolves around tennis legend Billie Jean King’s historic 1973 match against Bobby Riggs. Oscar winner Emma Stone stars as King; Oscar nominee Steve Carell plays Riggs, the former champion who claimed that no woman would ever defeat him. The electrifying contest was viewed by millions worldwide.

Tennis' greatest showdown “BATTLE OF THE SEXES” exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas

Emma Stone and Steve Carell star in the exciting and moving new film “Battle of the Sexes,” which is based on true events and revolves around tennis legend Billie Jean King’s historic 1973 match against Bobby Riggs. Oscar winner Emma Stone stars as King; Oscar nominee Steve Carell plays Riggs, the former champion who claimed that no woman would ever defeat him. The electrifying contest was viewed by millions worldwide.

Step into the city of stars in “LA LA LAND” starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling

Step into the city where the biggest and brightest stars are made in this year’s most anticipated romantic musical “La La Land” starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling with John Legend in his first major screen role.

Michael Keaton's Academy Award-nominated portrayal in “BIRDMAN” returns March 4 in (PHILS.) select cinemas

Filming this year’s Award Winner for Best Picture “Birdman” for that also won Best Director (Alejandro González Iñárritu) was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of Michael Keaton’s (also this year’s Oscar nominee for Best Actor) career. 

Academy Award winner for Best Picture “BIRDMAN” - Return engagement in Phils. Cinemas starting March 4

“Birdman” – this year’s big winner at the Oscars that bagged the Best Picture Award which also won the Best Director Award (Alejandro G. Iñárritu), Best Cinematography (Emmanuel Lubezki) and Best Original Screenplay Award (by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr., Armando Bo) will have a return engagement in (Phils.) cinemas this March 4.
 

Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone in "ALOHA”

In “Aloha,” a celebrated military contractor (Bradley Cooper) returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and reconnects with a long-ago love (Rachel McAdams) while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog (Emma Stone) assigned to him. 

Emma Stone nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for her role in “BIRDMAN”

This year’s frontrunner at the Oscars, “Birdman” will open exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas on January 28 and has thus far dominated the Academy Award with nine nominations in major categories including Best Picture.  Other notable nominations for “Birdman” includes Best Director (Alejandro González Iñárritu), Best Actor (Michael Keaton), Best Supporting Actor (Edward Norton),  Best Supporting Actress (Emma Stone), Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing.

“BIRDMAN” First look photos

"Birdman" First Look

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu, “Birdman” tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) who is famous for portraying an iconic superhero – as he struggles to mount a Broadway play.  In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.

The Croods - the one family animation movie you should not miss!

The Croods - Now showing!

Yes we have seen it all, from dinosaurs to mammoths and sloths, but nothing has prepared us for The Croods, the prehistoric family that may have shaped our present life.  Really!

The Croods, a prehistoric family that have survived through the ages by just being conservative now has to face the challenge of trekking to the new world and discover a life beyond their cave.

Got nothing to do the weekend?  Watch The Croods, a hilarious mix of good humour, great family fun,  a discovery of what makes us human.

RELEASE THE BABY!  A line I will always remember, haha it's like releasing the Kraken, but this is so much fun!  Nic Cage portrays the protective father to their family, while trying to protect and preserved his family in the harsh prehistoric world, her daughter (Emma Stone), fights to be free from the foothold of his father and in her curiousity met Guy (Ryan Reynolds), and discovers a whole new world of wonders.  See this fantastic animation flick from Dreamworks " The Croods " in 2D and 3D.

Non-stop laughter, and so much fun.  I feel the inner child in me growing once again.  Catch it at your favorite movie houses now showing nationwide.

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