Thursday, February 21, 2013

Shake, Rattle and Roll 14 - The Invasion (2012)




*** Production Company: Regal Films ****

Pamana

An uncle leaves an inheritance to his nephews and nieces. Once the cousins are gathered for the reading of the will, they learn that their uncle does not only leave them a huge amount of money but he also wants them to have his collection of comic books. The cousins soon realize the horrors that the comics are capable of. This was written by Ricky Lee who also wrote the movie "Himala".

Lost Command

A simple military operation, turns into carnage when a group of soldiers encounters an unexplained phenomenon in the jungle. The leader of the platoon, Martin Barrientos (Dennis Trillo), being the last man standing tries to combat his former men, who are now living dead, in one grueling battle for survival.

Unwanted

Hank and Kate, together with others who are holed up in a mall try to escape the sea-animal creatures that appeared following an explosion.

**** Directed by: Chito S. Roño. ****


Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Guni-guni (2012)




**** Production Company: Regal Films ****

Thirty years ago, an unborn child was buried in the garden of what is now a boardinghouse in Cubao. It lies beneath the ground, unbeknownst to the tenants who live there. One of the tenants is Mylene (Lovi Poe) who appears like the perfect girl, nice, pretty and at the top of her Medicine class. But nobody knows about her past, not even the man who loves her most, Paolo (Benjamin Alvez). Paolo doesn't know anything about Mylene's family, her long, lost sibling or her estranged, nervous wreck of a mother. Nor does he know about the very long scar that runs across Mylene's body, nor of how incomplete she always feels. And he finds that the more he tries to win back her love, the more she retreats to her secret world that nobody could enter.

One day Mylene asked to perform an abortion for fee, she feels conflicted about doing what' is right and, at the same time, being in dire need of tuition fee. Her decision ultimately leads to a dark outcome and awakens a force that has laid quiet for years in the boardinghouse grounds. Thereafter, she becomes tormented by nightmares of a dark twin, whose presence gets stronger as days pass, as strange things start to happen in the house. When one by one, the boarders die of unexplainable causes, Joanna (Empress Shuck) the resident psychic and Mylene's best friend struggles to understand the impending danger that she senses and decides to get to the bottom of the mystery; and as it unravels, they find themselves confronted by an angry soul that seeks justice.

**** Directed by: Tara Illenberger ****


Just One Summer (2012)




**** Production Company: GMA Films ****

A rich, rebellious boy spends the summer with his father who he has considered long dead and his mistress while waiting for the annulment of his father and his mother's marriage. During his stay with his father during the summer, he meets a poor girl who is his childhood friend and is a scholar of whom her family is depending on; however, she is holding in a secret with regards to the true state of her scholarship. The two meet and comfort each other amidst their problems and they fall for each other as time goes on and as they get to know each other.

**** Directed by Mac C. Alejandre ****


Alyas Baby Tsina




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya ****


Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me




**** Production Company: Regal Films / Noel D Ferrer Productions / LightScade Inc. / Total Entertainment Productions ****

Karl Vladimir Lennon J. Villalobos, aka Intoy, who is secretly in love with his friend Jenny, the most beautiful girl in the campus.

Jenny is rich and quirky; Intoy is street-smart and ordinary.

But this friendship is not simple, since Jenny has bestowed on Intoy some perks and privileges, including going to bed with her on the condition that they will not fall in love with each other.

Before graduation, Intoy feels that he has to shed his pretensions of being astig and finally profess his love for Jenny.

But he is devastated to learn that Jenny is pregnant.

Worse, Jenny tells him: “Don’t worry, this is not yours.”

Based on the bestselling novel of Eros S. Atalia, "Ligo na U, Lapit na Me" is an examination of postmodern love and relationship and the way this generation deals with their love and fear.

**** Directed by Erick C. Salud. ****


Sa Bawat Hakbang Babaha Ng Dugo (1986)




**** Production Company: Jupiter Films International Inc. / Green Gem Films ****

Director: Leonardo L. Garcia ****
Writer: Carlo J. Caparas (story) ****
Stars: Lito Lapid, Laarni Enriquez, Paquito Diaz


Sunday, February 10, 2013

Imortal (1989)




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

The first time they laid eyes on each other, they knew from that very moment that they were destined to be together.

But their love was not meant to be consummated instantly-they had to wait.

But their waiting spanned not just year but lifetimes.

The time comes that they meet again.

But now, they must break the walls that have for so long kept them apart.

They must fight for their love because now is their last chance…

**** Directed by Eddie Garcia ****


Remembrance (1972)




**** Production Company: Tagalog Ilang - Ilang Productions ****

Set in the 1970's, brothers Tony (Edgar Mortiz) and Robert (Jay Ilagan) go through a rough patch when their father is killed by one of the family's tenants.

Opposite in many ways, the brothers discover their similarity through their feelings for their childhood friend Cecille (Vilma Santos).

Tony and Robert battle over Cecille's affection while still in the process of recovering from their father's death.

Another tragedy befalls them and the three characters entangle in a web of events that will teach them a lesson in life and love.


Friday, February 8, 2013

Oxo Vs Sigue Sigue





**** Production Company: Solar Films / Cast of Thousands ****

Director: Dante Pangilinan ***
Stars: Sonny Parsons, Bebeng Amora, Rene Balan, George Estregan Jr.


Thursday, February 7, 2013

Tayong Dalawa (1992)




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

Carol lives in a corporate world where men are the bosses and women are given not so important positions.

Yet she is idealistic enough to prove to them she has every right to be their equal.

Then one broken coffee-maker changes her all work and no play lifestyle. She meets Tonchi, an all-around technician.

His fresh outlook and happy go lucky approach to life lure her to get closer to him.

**** Directed by Laurice Guillen ****


Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway (1993)


**** Production Company: MovieStars ****

Director: Toto Natividad ***
Writers: Jose N. Carreon (story), Jojo Lapus (story) ****
Stars: Cesar Montano, Jun Aristorenas, Cristina Gonzales ****


Pridyider (2012)




Production Company: Regal Films

The story is about Tina Benitez (Andi Eigenmann) comes home from abroad to an empty house that she inherited from her parents. Not before long, strange things happen in the house, particularly in the kitchen, where an antique refrigerator is located.

Cast:

Janice de Belen as Mrs. Benitez/Tina's Mom
Andi Eigenmann as Tina Benitez
JM De Guzman as James/Boyfriend of Tina
Venus Raj as Celine
Baron Geisler as ex-Boyfriend of Tina
Ronnie Lazaro as Detective Albay
Joel Torre as Mr. Benitez/Tina's Father
Bekimon as Maid of Celine

Directed by: Rico Maria Ilarde


Tuesday, February 5, 2013

May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi (1990)




**** Production Company: FPJ Productions ****

May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi (1990)

*** Stars: Fernando Poe, Jr.,
Bing Loyzaga, Paquito Diaz, Dencio Padilla,
Subas Herrero, Ali Sotto and Raymart Santiago
**** Directed by Pablo Santiago ****


Una Kang Naging Akin




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

Nick (Concepcion) is a rich businessman about to be married to Manila socialite, Vanessa (Zulueta) when a plane crash suddenly changes his life.

Although he escaped death, he cannot remember anything! Diosa (Cuneta) is an artist whose past failed relationship have made her cynical.

Her love for art shows in her beautiful masterpieces.

Then fate leads them to each other and, although Nick is in his vulnerable state, Diosa falls in love with him even though she knows the consequences of getting in this complicated situation.

But her worst fears has come sooner than expected and now she must fight heaven and earth to get him back even if it seems she's at the losing end.

***** Directed by Laurice Guillen *****


Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop




**** Production Company: FPJ Productions ****

Director: Arturo San Agustin ****
Writers: Pablo S. Gomez (story), Fred Navarro (story)
Stars: Fernando Poe Jr., Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz


Monday, February 4, 2013

Padre Amante Guerrero




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

Is faith an issue in seeking justice?

Is celibacy still sacred in the vows of priesthood?

Padre Amante Guerrero is the head priest in a small town.

Victor, his brother, is a police officer who is violently wounded in an encounter with a drug syndicate.

One day, a beautiful lady named Vanessa confesses her sins to Padre Amante.

This begins his journey, a life of sinful acts and the battle for bodily desires.

**** Directed by Ruben De Guzman ****


Super Wan Tu Tri (1985)




*** Production Company: Regal Films ****

Super Wan Tu Tri is a trio of superheroes who are Balut vendors (balut being a Philippine delicacy, which consists of duck egg embryo). They can only become Super Wan Tu Tri from 12 noon until 12 midnight.

Casts:
Tito Sotto ... Melchor
Vic Sotto ... Gaspar
Joey de Leon ... Baltazar
Ian De Leon ... Prinsipe Satur / Nonoy
Janice de Belen ... Amor
Aga Muhlach ... Abel
Christopher Paloma ... Bochog
Lani Mercado
Ramil Rodriguez
Val Sotto
Jaime Fabregas
Debraliz
Tony Gosalvez
Metring David
Balot


Directed by

Luciano B. Carlos

Writing credits

Carlos Lacap
Jose Javier Reyes
Luciano B. Carlos


Sunday, February 3, 2013

24/7 In Love


**** Production Company: Star Cinema ****

Jane (Kathryn Bernardo), a die-hard fan, wants to win tickets to Billy Fernandez's (Daniel Padilla) concert. To do this she must answer the question, "What would you do if it was the end of the world?" In search for this answer she meets different people with different love stories: a 40-year old virgin named Virgie (Pokwang) who meets a gigolo named Charles (Sam Milby); a hopeless romantic secretary, Barbara (Maja Salvador) who is helping her boss, Ken (Diether Ocampo) with "personal issues"; Verna (Angelica Panganiban) who falls in love with a waiter named Elvis (John Lloyd Cruz) in Vietnam; Belle (Bea Alonzo) who is in love with her gay best-friend, Butch (Zanjoe Marudo), an active-executive; Jomar (Zaijan Jaranilla) who is trying to court Ayie(Xyriel Manabat) with the help of a 35 year old mentally-challenged man named Pipoy (Piolo Pascual); Patty (Kim Chiu) who traces her first love, Alvin (Gerald Anderson) to become a model for her company.


**** Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, John-D Lazatin, Dado C. Lumibao, Frasco Mortiz ****

Bea Alonzo as Belle Gonzales
Gerald Anderson as Alvin Alvarado
Kathryn Bernardo as Jane Dela Cuesta
Kim Chiu as Patty Escalona
John Lloyd Cruz as Elvis Dela Cuesta
Zaijian Jaranilla as Jomar Ronquillo
Xyriel Manabat as Ayie Manrique
Zanjoe Marudo as Butch Vinzon
Sam Milby as Charles Padilla
Diether Ocampo as Ken Ramirez
Daniel Padilla as Billy Fernandez
Angelica Panganiban as Verna Francisco
Piolo Pascual as Pipoy Ronquillo
Pokwang as Virgie Matimtiman
Maja Salvador as Barbara Alcaraz


Friday, February 1, 2013

Pangako Sa'yo (1992)




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

Sharon plays a businesswoman investigated for drug smuggling by undercover agent, Bong Revilla.

When suddenly, they find themselves in love with each other.

But their lives are in danger when they found out that it is Sharon's business partner who is using the company as a front for his drug deals.

**** Directed by Pepe Marcos ****


Si Ako.. At Tres Muskiteros (1986)




**** Production Company: Paragon Home Video / H.P.S Film Productions Inc. ****

Maria Teresa Carlson went back to the Philippines to follow his dad's request to dig the gold he buried.

Maria accidentally bumps into these three hilarious guys who in one way or another turns her life upside down.

But Maria is not the only one who is in search of the gold.

Her dad's business partners are also in quest of finding the gold.

Maria needs someone to help her locate the gold.

Now, here comes her angels in disguise, these three guys will definitely help Maria find the gold.

But the quest wouldn't be that easy because the business partners of her dad won't let it happen.

How in the world will these three clumsy guys win the quest for love and gold?

**** Directed by Bobby Santiago ****


Markadong Hudas




**** Production Company: Viva Films ****

Daniel Braganza (Cesar Montano), is the leading hatchetman of a big crime syndicate, a killer totally bereft of a conscience, thereby earning the nickname of Markadong Hudas. Unknown to the underworld, Daniel is only doing his job to earn big amounts of money to save the life of his young daughter who is very sick and needs expensive care.

Problems arise when Daniel falls in love with the beautiful daughter (Dina Bonnevie) of his boss, thus revealing his soft side and endangering his job.

**** Cast: Ceasar Montano, Jun Aristorenas, Dina Bonnevie, Teresa Loyzaga, Dan Fernando, Dick Israel, Berting Labra


**** Directed by: Eddie Rodriguez ****