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. ****

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

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.

Oxo Vs Sigue Sigue

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

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

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 ****

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

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

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

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

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 ****

Sagot Kita.. Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa

**** Production Company: Ivory Records / Millennium Cinema ****

Pangarap ni Ador na mangibang bansa upang mahango sa kahirapan ang kanyang ina at kapatid ngunit dahilan sa mga huwad na papeles ay hindi siya nakaalis ng bansa.

Upang ikubli ang kabiguan ay nagpasya siyang manatili sa Kamaynilaan upang dito humanap ng panibagong kapalaran.

Samantala, si Ma. Cecilia ay minamahal at tinitingala ng masa dahil sa kanyang programang pangtelebisyon na nagkakaloob ng tulong sa mga maralita at kapuspalad.

Binigyan ni Ma. Cecilia ng trabaho si Ador bilang pasasalamat sa pagtatanggol nito sa kanya minsang bastusin siya ng mga siga.

Dahil dito ay natutuhan ni Ador na pag-ukulan ng pagmamahal si Ma. Cecilia.

Ngunit may kasintahan na si Ma. Cecilia. Ito ay si Butch Jarlego isang pilantropo, ngunit lingid sa kaalaman ni Ma. Cecilia at nang nakakarami na isa pala siyang galamay ng isang notorious na grupo na siyang nangbiktima kay Ador at gusto lang siyang gamitin nito sa maitim niyang balak.

Di nagtagal at nabisto rin ang tunay na pagkatao ni Butch kaya't upang makaligtas ay hinostage niya si Ma. Ceilia.

Nakipaglaban si Ador kay Butch at nailigtas niya si Ma. Cecilia. Pagkatapos ng gusot, nilisan ni Ador ang Kamaynilaan at nagbalik sa probinsiya ngunit kasama si Ma. Cecilia.

**** Directed by Felix E. Dalay ****

Tatlong Baraha

**** Production Company: Others ****

Tatlong Baraha is an accidental union of three rural superheroes Geronimo, Leon Guerrero and Julio Valiente.

The three met on their way and discovered that they are leading to one purpose.

They were summoned by the town mayor to be the instrument in restoring the peace and order in the town of Punta Cruz but only to find out the real reason: their death.

This is a film that depicts the muds in politics and the madness in power.

**** Directed by Toto Natividad ****

Mayohan (2010)

**** Production Company: Alpha Dog Productions / Cinemalaya Inc. ****

Dan Villegas's Mayohan (Maytime) tells the story of Nino, a city boy who retreats to the provincial town of Infanta for the summer with his aunt. There, he meets Lilibeth, a pretty lass who is soliciting money from the town's male populace for the Mayohan, a unique ball that happens at the end of the month of May where the town's single ladies are lined up for the men who will invite them for a night of dancing and other merriment. Nino, whose parents were killed in a vehicular accident that left him with a noticeable limp, mustr adjus to the laidback lifestyle the province which usually involves daily strolls and nightly prayer sessions as well as his own coming-of-age. Enamored with Lilibeth, Nino readies himself for the ball where he, along with the rest of the town's male populace, would have to compete for a chance at igniting a summer romance.

Haw Haw de Karabaw

**** Production Company: LEA Productions ****

A comedy film starring Dolphy as Sebyo and Panchito as Turo with a special participation of a well-bred carabao communicating intimately only to his boss, Sebyo.

Living a simple lifestyle in the barrio of Maisan farming a small-sized field, Sebyo has no other inspiration aside from Coring (Dang Cecilio).

Her homecoming to serve as their new Municipal Health Officer (as a full-pledge doctor) started the thrill, excitement and a slight complication to Sebyo's life not to mention the hidden treasure said to be buried at the backyard of Coring and Tiya Belen's (Dely Atay-atayan) house.

Kasangga Mo Ako Hanggang Sa Huling Laban

*** Production Company: ****

Stars: Lito Lapid, Nanette Medved ****

Directed by Philip Ko and Teddy Gomez ****

Pendong

**** Production Company: Oxin Entertainment Productions ****

What if the journey you set for yourself and your friends become a journey of discoveries.

**** Director: Sean Lim ****
Writer: Archie Del Mundo (screenplay) ****
Stars: Alwyn Uytingco, Felix Roco, Will Devaughn ****

Litsonero

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

Fidel (Paolo Contis) is a fresh culinary arts graduate from a Swiss school, working as under-chef in a casino restaurant in Macau.

Fidel is compelled by his mother, Inay Viring (Maricel Laxa), to come back to their hometown in time for the first death anniversary of his father.

Soon after he arrives, he is challenged by an uncle, Tiyo Pinoy (Michael de Mesa), reproaching him for forgetting his roots, that he has become practically a foreigner, and that –no matter how hard he tried– he cannot cook a good lechon.

Fidel accepts the wager. Fidel starts apprenticing with the town’s lechon master, Mang Carding (Jun Urbano) and falls in love with Carding’s granddaughter, Carmel (Karylle).

As the story moves forward, Fidel is constantly confronted by his family’s overdependence on him, even if the eldest in the family is his Kuya Roger (Gerard Pizzaras), an ill-tempered trisikad driver.

Meanwhile, Fidel’s teen sister gets pregnant by her high school boyfriend, and before long has a bad miscarriage.

At around the same time, Tiyo Pinoy stabs the lover of his wife Cora (Joanne Quintas).

All this domestic turmoil happens while Fidel is struggling through his training as a litsonero with Mang Carding.

Things come to a head when Fidel gets into a heated discussion with his Tiyo Pinoy (who insists on calling his chef job “trabaho ng binabae”).

Suddenly the bet turns dead-serious. Originally the stakes were paltry.

Now the stakes spiral notches higher: if Fidel loses –if his lechon doesn’t turn out good– he is compelled to work as servant in Pinoy’s bakery for a full year, and if Pinoy loses he has to take his wayward wife back into his life.

Will Fidel win the bet between him and his uncle?

Will Carmel gives him a chance despite of everything?

**** Directed by Lore Reyes. ****

Tiktik - The Aswang Chronicles

**** Production Company: GMA Films / Reality Entertainment / AGOSTODOS Pictures / POSTMANILA / Mothership ****

With dark shades on and a burning cigarette between his lips, Makoy will do whatever it takes to get back his girlfriend Sonia, who's pregnant with their child. He makes the trip to remote Pulupandan, her hometown, and is quickly rebuffed by Sonia's mother Fely. But Makoy has never been one to give up. With the help of Sonia's father Nestor and his ever-dependable helper Bart, Makoy stays in town to surprise Sonia on her birthday. But alas, Makoy gets into trouble with a group of townsfolk who transform into tiktik—horrific, man-eating creatures with a taste for fetuses that are still in the womb. They are angry, and they are hungry for revenge. Will their thirst for blood and retribution be quenched? Will Makoy finally get his act together, protect Sonia and their baby, and once and for all prove himself worthy of their love? Who will win in the battle between men and monsters?

*** Directed by Erik Matti ****

Type Kita... Walang Kokontra

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

Director: Toto Natividad
Writers: Tammy Bejerano (story), Henry Nadong (screenplay)
Stars: Cesar Montano, Dayanara Torres and Bayani Agbayani

Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!

**** Production Company: Star Cinema / MZET TV Productions / APT Entertainment / OctoArts Films ****

Angelo is a faith healer who claims that he can cure any disease.

He becomes popular, but nobody realizes that he is actually a fake healer... except for Cielo, a doctor who swears to do everything to uncover Angelo's secret.

Things get more complicated when Angelito, an exiled angel, comes down to earth and helps Angelo perform miracles.

In exchange, Angelo is supposed to do good deeds that will help him become a better person.

As their lives get entangled, which side will win?

Truth or Faith?

Let Angelo, Angelito and Cielo prove to you that laughter is still the best medicine!

**** Directed by Tony Y. Reyes. ****

Ligaw Liham - Letters From Nor

**** Production Company: Cinemalaya / Seventh Films Inc. / Produksyon Tramontina / Tapulanga Foundation ****

1971, in a small town in Negros, the post office simply stops its operations--- letters were neither coming nor going, leaving an unaccounted number of corrupted lives.

No one knew except for the postman and his caretaker.

This is a story on how deeply people get affected when one of society's basic services stops working.

Nor, a typical provincial lad finds an opportunity to sway to the dance of love when he takes over the pen of Karen's husband and wrote letters not his and assumes the identity of another man.

Nor reads the letters hidden in an old warehouse and takes over the pen of Karen's husband who was working in Saigon.

Soon after, a correspondence between Nor and Karen takes place and Nor finds himself truly falling in love.

**** Directed by Jay Abello & Manny Montelibano ****

Max En Jess (1979)

***** Production Company: Paragon Home Video / Bancom AudioVideo Corporation / Four-N Films ****

Ang "Max En Jess" ay hango sa popular na Tagalog Klasiks komiks strip na likha ni Bert Sarile.

Binigyang buhay sa pinilakang tabing ng hari ng komedya, Dolphy (Max), at ng kanyang paboritong sidekick Panchito (Jess).

Kung anu-anong adventures at mis-adventures ang kinasasangkutan ng dalawa ngunit madalas namang nalulusutan dahil sa kanilang utak at diskarte.

Ang resulta, isang pelikulang puno ng katatawanan na magpapasakit ng iyong tiyan mula sa simula hanggang katapusan.

**** Directed by Bert Mendoza ****

Thelma (2011)

**** Production / Distributed by: Star Cinema / Time Horizon Pictures / ABRACADABRA / Underground Logic ****

Thelma is a 2011 Filipino inspirational family-drama film released by Star Cinema with Maja Salvador portraying the title-role. The film is directed by Paul Soriano and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered in September 7, 2011 and received an “A” rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.

** E X T R A ***

Winner in several categories in the 2012 Luna Awards
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** E X T R A ***

Production
Maja Salvador underwent training by a national track star and Survivor Philippines castaway Elma Muros and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film. Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador’s show Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.

Synopsis
One struggle. One chance. One dream. The film tells the story of a tomboyish Ilocano lass from Ilocos Norte, Thelma (Maja Salvador) whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift of speed. Her talent then opens doors for her – to elevate her family’s situation and change the course of her own life. But to do that she will have to run- against all obstacles, against personal hindrances, against shadows from her past, and against her own self-doubts. Will she ever accomplish her dream as a successful athlete?

**** Directed by Paul Soriano ****

Produced by Paul Soriano, Maja Salvador, Rino Que

Written by Froi Medina, Paul Soriano

Screenplay by Froi Medina, Paul Soriano

Story by Rino Que, Froi Medina, Paul Soriano

Starring: Maja Salvador as Thelma, John Arcilla as Aldo, Tetchie Agbayani as Floring, Eliza Pineda as Hannah, Sue Prado as Marie, Jason Abalos as Sammy, Elma Muros as Coach Rose

Music by Brad Haehnel

Cinematography: Odyssey Flores

Editing by Mark Victor

Studio: TimeHorizon Pictures, Abracadabra, Underground Logic

Distributed by Star Cinema

Puerto Princesa

**** Production Company: Seiko Films / Eva Productions ****

A city mayor... his people... in the power game of politics.

**** Directed by Gil Portes ****

Maligno

**** Production Company: ABS-CBN/Star Cinema ****


There’s no escape once your soul has been promised to the devil, and Angela finds this out the hard way when her charmed life spirals out of control the night she conceives the devil’s own spawn.

Upon learning the truth about her son, Angela suffers the biggest dilemma of a mother: to prevent evil from completely consuming Angelo, relying on faith and love to redeem them both.

**** Directed by Wenn V Deramas ****

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My Amnesia Girl

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

Apollo stil hasn't forgiven himself for losing out on the perfect love story with Irene, after a single mistake he made suddenly led them apart.

Two years later, he gets a chance meeting with Irene, who now has amnesia and has no recollection of Apollo.

The convenient circumstance allows Apollo to pursue Irene again on a clean slate, putting aside their past.

But just how much can they move forward to a second chance with the pretenses they carry with them?

Will the past ever truly be forgotten?

In this romantic comedy that will touch hearts, John Loyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga team up for the first time under the help of Director Cathy Garcia-Molina to give us one unforgettable movie.

**** Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina ****

Ang Panday 3 : Ikatlong Yugto (1982)

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

Ang Panday (The Blacksmith) is a series of fantasy films based on the fictional comics character of the same title created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan in Pilipino Komiks. It was adapted to the big screen by Fernando Poe, Jr. and has played the character of Flavio, the hero and protagonist, at least four times. The Panday movie series were shown in the 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1984 Metro Manila film Festivals and each time adjudged the top grossers of the festival.
(from wikipedia.org)

Panday was a metalsmith whose name was Flavio. One night, a meteor (bulalakaw) fell from the sky. He used the metal from the meteor to fashion a dagger. The dagger would magically grow to become a sword when he raised it up and pointed it to the sky. His main arch nemesis was Lizardo, played by Max Alvarado and in the sequels, supernatural beings. Eventually, he kills Lizardo.
(from internationalhero.com)

**** Directed by Ronwaldo Reyes ****

Ang Panday 2 : Pagbabalik Ng Panday (1981)

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

Ang Panday (The Blacksmith) is a series of fantasy films based on the fictional comics character of the same title created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan in Pilipino Komiks. It was adapted to the big screen by Fernando Poe, Jr. and has played the character of Flavio, the hero and protagonist, at least four times. The Panday movie series were shown in the 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1984 Metro Manila film Festivals and each time adjudged the top grossers of the festival.
(from wikipedia.org)

Panday was a metalsmith whose name was Flavio. One night, a meteor (bulalakaw) fell from the sky. He used the metal from the meteor to fashion a dagger. The dagger would magically grow to become a sword when he raised it up and pointed it to the sky. His main arch nemesis was Lizardo, played by Max Alvarado and in the sequels, supernatural beings. Eventually, he kills Lizardo.
(from internationalhero.com)

Directed by Ronwaldo Reyes

Ang Panday 1 (1980)

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

Synopsis:
Ang Panday (The Blacksmith) is a series of fantasy films based on the fictional comics character of the same title created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan in Pilipino Komiks. It was adapted to the big screen by Fernando Poe, Jr. and has played the character of Flavio, the hero and protagonist, at least four times. The Panday movie series were shown in the 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1984 Metro Manila film Festivals and each time adjudged the top grossers of the festival.
(from wikipedia.org)

Panday was a metalsmith whose name was Flavio. One night, a meteor (bulalakaw) fell from the sky. He used the metal from the meteor to fashion a dagger. The dagger would magically grow to become a sword when he raised it up and pointed it to the sky. His main arch nemesis was Lizardo, played by Max Alvarado and in the sequels, supernatural beings. Eventually, he kills Lizardo.
(from internationalhero.com)

**** Directed by Ronwaldo Reyes ****

Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara

**** Production Company: ABS-CBN Network / Star Cinema ****

A woman's simple wish to earn filial acceptance results to a terrifying turn of dark events.

Barbara (Kris Aquino) surrenders her man, Fritz (Albert Martinez), to the arms of her neurotic half-sister Ruth (Jodi Sat. Maria-Lacson) in order to win her affection and that of her mother's Amanda (Susan Roces).

Since Fritz could love no other woman but Barbara, his marriage with Ruth becomes a spectacle of Ruth's raving jealous fits, ultimately leading to her suicide.

Ruth's spirit, however, resists resting in peace and her obsession crosses over to the afterlife-- Ruth haunts the entire family and uses her own child Karen (Celine Lim) as an instrument to carry out her ominous revenge.

As Barbara spars with the spirit, the revelation of a sinister secret could be their only chance to put an end to the horror and dread that have shrouded the entire household.

But can a vengeful soul be ever appeased, especially that it returned from the other side in the name of vengeance?

**** Directed by Celso Ad Castillo ****


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Happy Hearts

Production Company: Regal Films

Alvin and Kristine are two young people whose paths cross when he comes back from the States to be closer to his dad, who is estranged from his mom.

But his return comes as a surprise to his dad, who wants to keep his real sexual orientation--and relationship with another man--under wraps.

As a professor, he wants to keep up appearances because he thinks he will keep his students' respect that way.

How will things blow over when Alvin and Kristine fall deeply in love and decide to elope?

Things won't be easy for any of them with Kristine's father being the president of the school where Alvin's father teaches.

Directed by Joel Lamangan

Halimaw Sa Banga

This 1986 quickie has been called “one of the scariest horror movies in Philippine cinema.” I guess you have to be Filipino to really appreciate this film, because I didn’t find it too frightful.

The Package
     HALIMAW SA BANGA began as the concluding portion of the two-part film HALIMAW, which commenced with a comedic segment called “Komiks.” Yet “Halimaw sa Banga” was always the more popular of HALIMAW’S two parts, and now exists as a standalone film.
     Fun fact: in its complete form HALIMAW won 3^rd place in the Best Picture category at a Manila film festival, yet there were no first or second place winners!

The Story
     A large jar, or banga, is excavated from an ancient cave. An attractive woman art collector purchases the banga for display in her backyard, unaware that it’s a conduit for the spirit world.
     Years earlier a witch was hunted down and crucified by superstitious villagers, and the witch’s unquiet spirit now seeks revenge. The banga provides an ideal vessel for that vengeance, and the spirit takes to reaching out of the banga with its clawed hands and yanking people into its depths.
     The artist woman who owns the banga is initially blind to the demoness’ presence, as she’s too preoccupied with her own problems. Eventually, however, she can no longer ignore the unearthly evil in her midst, especially when explosions begin going off around her and the demoness makes a personal appearance…

The Direction
     It’s hard to believe, but this film was once considered the state of the art in Filipino genre moviemaking--and apparently still is in some quarters. To western eyes it exerts an Ed Woodian fascination with its laughably overwrought atmosphere and beyond-cheesy special effects (crudely animated laser beams shot from eyes, etc) that wouldn’t pass muster in an American made student film.
     Yet director Mario O’Hara does demonstrate some horrific flair. The unearthly blue lighting that accompanies the demoness’ every appearance is eerily compelling (if low rent), while the pasty demon woman herself, with her clawed hands and long white hair, is an arresting sight. But still, those things don’t make for the genre masterpiece HALIMAW SA BANGA has been cracked up to be.
 
Vital Statistics

HALIMAW SA BANGA
NCV Films

Director: Mario O’Hara
Producer: Oscar Villamayor
Screenplay: Frank Rivera, Mario O’Hara
Cinematography: Johnny Araojo
Editing: Efren Jarlego
Cast: Marilyn Villamayor, Romnick Sarmenta, Ronel Victor, Lotlot De Leon, Mario O’Hara, Liza Lorena, Maritess Gutierrez, Mary Walter, Tony Angeles, Nora Aunor

Bagets 2

Production Company: Viva Films

A take off from the box-office hit Bagets 1, this is a story of high school students who make use of their summer vacation by doing odd jobs.

Events and happenings work their way in with much fun and frolic and all the quirk luck that comes in the lives of the adolescent boys and girls.

Directed by Maryo J. De los Reyes

Filipinas

Production Company: Viva Films

A typical clan with a striking last name.

Set in the backdrop of social economic turmoil, the family reunites for the wedding of the youngest daughter.

There is a family caretaker, an immigrated son, a military man, a rebellious son and a religious matriarch.

Troubles plague the family and all seems hopeless as they turn on one another.

A study of contemporary society, as it is seen through the perspective of a family heavily affected by the problems that beset the country.

Directed by Joel Lamangan

Eto Na Naman Ako

**** Production Company: Millennium Cinema Inc. ****

Abet and Ana Maria were childhood sweethearts.

They find each other again, only this time they have to deal with each other on a professional level.

Abet is now Ana's bodyguard, and he is tasked to watch over her, now a phenomenally successful singer-actress becasue she is threatened by an obsessed fan.

Abet also learns of Ana's engagement to Vince, a handsome billionaire.

As the situation turns complicated, the two are obliged to spend more time together, tempting them to rekindle their old flame.

But Abet finds out that Ana is no longer the simple girl he knew years ago.

**** Directed by Ike Jarlego Jr. ****

Sa Piling Ng Aswang (1999)

**** Production Company: Regal Films / MAQ Productions Inc / SeraFilms Productions ****

In Sa Piling Ng Aswang Marya palys a successful career woman with an awfully busy sked which makes her an absentee sister to younter brod, Cogie. When the latter dies a mystrious death down south on a mountain hiking trip, the pangs of guilt crawl all over Marya's being. Off she goes on a sojourn to her brod's death place to do some sleuthing to appease her conscience. In the process, she meets her brod's assailants and their netherworldly ilk. Much to her suprise, the cosmic truth presents her with an unexpected revelation. She begins to learn the ways of Aswang.

**** Directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes ****

In The Name Of Love

Production Company: Star Cinema / ABS - CBN Film Productions

With barely anything to live for, Emman Toledo (Aga Muhlach), a former dancer, is just about to start his life all over again.

He holds the good memories of his past dearly, knowing he will never be able to bring back his better days.

An unlikely opportunity comes up when he is assigned to be the dance instructor for the upcoming Governor's Ball of the powerful political family of the Evelinos, a chance for him to rekindle his lost passion.

It will be at this ball where the engagement of the governor's son Dylan Evelino (Jake Cuenca), and Cedes Fernandez (Angel Locsin) will be announced.

Despite her hatred for the dirty politics, Cedes has no choice but to succumb to the decision of Dylan out of her indebtedness towards the family.

Emman is drawn towards Cedes from the first time she catches his eye.

As their lives intertwine through dance, Emman and Cedes find themselves resisting an affair: one that holds the truths to their painful pasts, and the memories of a boundless love. Pursuing their feelings for each other will only set fire to the dangers and trappings of their love, so much so that their love could cost them their lives.

Can the strength of their love overcome the powers of the dangers surrounding them?

Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan.

Way Back Home (2011)

Production Company: Star Cinema

For 12 years, Jessica Santiago has been dealing with the pain and guilt of losing her sister Joanna.

Despite her efforts to please her mother Amy, Jessica knows that the emptiness in her mother's heart can only be filled by Joanna's return.

Unbeknownst to the Santiagos, Joanna has lived to become Ana Bartolome, the daughter of simple fisher folk.

When Ana is finally found, she tries to reconnect with her family, especially with Jessica.

But Ana's return worsens Jessica's feelings of abandonment.

Jessica feels less loved by Amy while Ana feels like she has to win Jessica's approval.

After growing tensions between the two sisters result in a competition that endangers the life of one, the family is forced to confront the possibility of being torn apart again.

Way Back Home is about how no amount of time, distance and loss can tear apart a family brought together by love and renew by forgiveness.

Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng.

Bituing Walang Ningning

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

She was her most avid fan.

She gave her flowers, she watched her shows, she followed her everywhere.

But who could have thought that the admirer would one day turn out to be one more admired?

Sharon Cuneta stars as the fan who became a bigger star that her idol (played by Cherie Gil) in this poignant drama about the evils of fame, and the sacrifices one would make her love.

**** Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza ****

Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?

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

Based on the award winning novel of Lualhati Bautista.

The film tells the story of Lea Bustamante. A woman who chooses to live based on her own principles and not upon the dictates of society.

She is also a mother of two from different fathers who faces the reality of losing her children to the fathers.

**** Directed by Chito S. Roño ****

Ekis Walang Tatakas (1999)

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

A member of a kidnap-for-ransom gang, Gene is a reluctant criminal. A hoodlum with a big heart, he treats his victims with kindness.

Gene gets into a passionate affair with Dolor, a former bar girl who is now a kept woman of a rich man who beats her.

Both Gene and Dolor plan to escape: he from the syndicate, and she from her cruel lover.

Their chance comes when the syndicate's operation is busted by the police.

Pursued by cops, Gene flees with Dolor, who has unintentionally killed her lover.

But every crime has its corresponding punishment, and soon, Gene is fatally wounded in a gunfight...

**** Directed by Erik Matti ****