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Friday, December 30, 2022

THE NINETIES # 470: EDU MANZANO, CYNTHIA LUSTER, DAN FERNANDEZ, SHARON YOUNG, JOHN CHEUNG, VIVIAN FOZ, RAMON ZAMORA, CHARLIE DAVAO IN "TINYENTE SAPLAN, WALANG KASUKAT SA TAPANG" (1994)


"Tinyente Saplan, Walang Kasukat sa Tapang" (1994)
Solar Films and Filmswell International
Release Date March 9, 1994
Release Date March 2, 1994
Story Joseph D. Velasquez
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Michael Lao, Eduardo Cabrales
Film Editor Samuel Domondon
Stunt Director Philip Kho
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Wilson Tieng, Alex L. Sembrano
Direction Godfrey Ho and Poch Bautista
Cast Edu Manzano, Cynthia Luster, Dan Fernandez, Sharon Young, John Cheung/ with special participation of Vivian Foz, Philip Kho, King Kong, Joji Isla, Ramon Zamora, Charlie Davao, Edwin Reyes, Eddie Tuazon, Rando Almanzor



VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 469: VILMA SANTOS, RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., TOGETHER WITH PERLA BAUTISTA, MANJO DEL MUNDO, EDWIN REYES, TOM OLIVAR, TELLY BABASA, VIC VARRION IN "RELAKS KA LANG, SAGOT KITA" (1994)


"Relaks Ka Lang, Sagot Kita" (1994)
Moviestars Productions and Novastar Productions
Release Date March 2, 1994
Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Felizardo Bailen
Film Editor Pepe Marcos
Production Design Arthur Santamaria
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Danny P. Cabreira
Cast Vilma Santos, Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr./ Also starring Perla Bautista, Manjo del Mundo, Edwin Reyes, Tom Olivar, Telly Babasa, Viv Varrion, Romeo Enriquez, Joe Baltazar, Vic Belaro, Allan Medina, Norman Herras, Boy Gomez/ Special participation- Jane Zaleta, Harold Zaleta



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Thursday, December 29, 2022

THE NINETIES # 468: LORNA TOLENTINO, MAT RANILLO III, MARK GIL, AMY AUSTRIA, BETH TAMAYO IN "THE ELSA CASTILLO STORY, CHOP-CHOP LADY" (1994)


"The Elsa Castillo Story, Chop-Chop Lady" (1994)
FLT Films
Release Date February 24, 1994
Story and Screenplay Baby R. Nebrida
Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Production Design Arnel Clemente
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Executive Producer Atty. Eduardo B. Flaminiano, Rose Loanzon Flaminiano
Direction Edgardo Vinarao
Cast Lorna Tolentino, Mat Ranillo III, Mark Gil, Amy Austria, Beth Tamayo/ Also starring Mona Lisa, Mia Gutierrez, Rio Ravelo


Original theatrical poster of "The Elsa Castillo Story, Chop-Chop Lady" (1994)
(Private Collection)

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

THE 2022 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL- "DELETER"- BEST PICTURE/ NADINE LUSTRE- BEST ACTRESS/ IAN VENERACION -BEST ACTOR


The movie, "Deleter" won the Best Picture Award in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal, held at New Frontier theater, Tuesday, December 27. It romped away other major awards- Best Director (Mikhael Red); Best Actress (Nadine Lustre); Best Cinematography; Best Editing (Nikolas Red); Best Visual Effects and Best Sound. 

"Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told" took home the 2nd Best Picture Award; Best Actor (Ian Venaracion for "Nanahimik ang Gabi"); Best Supporting Actor (Mon Confiado for "Nanahimik ang Gabi" ); Best Supporting Actress (Dimples Romana for "My Father, Myself")

"Nanahimik ang Gabi" received the 3rd Best Picture Award. 

Here’s the full list of winners: 

Best Float: My Father, Myself 
Best Child Performer: Shawn Niño Gabriel, My Father, Myself
Best Sound: Deleter
Best Musical Score: Greg Rodriguez III, Nanahimik Ang Gabi 
Best Original Theme Song: “Ang Aking Mahal,” Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
Best Visual Effects: Deleter
Best Production Design: Nananahimik Ang Gabi 
Best Editing: Nikolas Red, Deleter 
Best Cinematography: Deleter
Gender Sensitivity: My Teacher 
Stars of the Night: Ian Veneracion, Nadine Lustre
Marichu Vera-Perez Memorial Award: Vilma Santos-Recto
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award: Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told 
Best Screenplay: Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
Best Supporting Actress: Dimples Romana, My Father, Myself 
Best Supporting Actor: Mon Confiado, Nanahimik Ang Gabi
Best Director: Mikhail Red, Deleter
Best Actor: Ian Veneracion, Nanahimik Ang Gabi 
Best Actress: Nadine Lustre, Deleter 
3rd Best Picture: Nanahimik Ang Gabi
2nd Best Picture: Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
Best Picture: Deleter



"Deleter" (2022)


"Family Matters" (2022)


"Labyu with an Accent" (2022)


"Mamasapano" (2022)



"My Father, Myself" (2022)



"My Teacher" (2022)


"Nanahimik ang Gabi"(2022)



"Partners in Crime" (2022)

Monday, December 26, 2022

THE NINETIES # 467: MANILYN REYNES, ZOREN LEGASPI, HERBERT BAUTISTA AND AIKO MELENDEZ, TOGETHER WITH MARITONI FERNANDEZ, NANETTE INVENTOR, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, AI-AI DELAS ALAS & JACLYN JOSE IN "MULTO IN THE CITY" (1994)


"Multo in the City" (1994)
Regal Films
Release Date February 24, 1994
Story and Screenplay Jose javier Reyes
Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto
Film Editor George Jarlego
Production Design Don Escudero
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Don Escudero
Cast Manilyn Reynes, Zoren Legaspi, Herbert Bautista and Aiko Melendez/ together with Maritoni Fernandez, Nanette Inventor, Cherry Pie Picache, Ai-Ai dela Alas, Cita Astals, Vangie Labalan, Mae McLaughlin & Jaclyn Jose/ Also starring Romy Romulo, Meann Adonis, Ogie Diaz, Monti Tirasol, Benjie Felipe, Pocholo Montes, Mon Confiado, Myrna Rosales, Tanya Iwakawa and Angel Confiado

Friday, December 23, 2022

THE NINETIES # 466: EDDIE GARCIA, DINA BONNEVIE AND VERNON WELLS IN "ULTIMATUM (TO LOSE IS TO DIE)" (1994)


"Ultimatum (To Lose is to Die)" (1994)
Viva Films
Release Date February 23, 1994
Story and Screenplay Humild 'Meek' Roxas
Film Editor Gervacio Santos
Direction Cirio H. Santiago
Cast Eddie Garcia, Dina Bonnevie and Vernon Wells/ Akso starring Manjo del Mundo, Archie Adamos, Ernie Zarate, Bob McParland, Joe Sabatino, Jim Broome, Ken Metcalfe, Joe Lucchero, Hewnry Strzalkowski, Pauul Holmes, Ronald Asinas, Jimmy Reyes



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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

THE NINETIES # 465: RONNIE RICKETTS, CRISTINA GONZALES, MARIZ, TOGETHER WITH TONY FERRER, JESS LAPID, JR., JULIO DIAZ, BING DAVAO, REZ CORTEZ, DINKY DOO, JR., NICK ROMANO IN "MATINIK NA KALABAN" (1994)


"Matinik na Kalaban" (1994)
EDL Productions
Release Date February 17, 1994
Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Ricardo Herrera, Boy Dominguez
Film Editor Rene Tala
Production Design Bobby Bautista
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction Leonardo L. Garcia
Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Cristina Gonzales, Mariz/ together with Tony Ferrer, Jess Lapid, Jr., Julio Diaz, Bing Davao, Rez Cortez, Dinky Doo, Jr./ Also starring Nick Romano, Renato del Prado, Jojo de Leon, Mila Montanez, Uzman Hasim, Dong Serrano, Robert Miller, Christopher Ricketts, Ver Rodriguez/ Special participation- Max Alvarado, Joy Samson  /Introducing Jayson Ricketts, Falcon Ferrer, Jr.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

THE NINETIES # 464: ROMNICK SARMENTA, AIKO MELENDEZ AND GARDO VERSOZA, TOGETHER WITH BOOTS ANSON ROA, DANTE RIVERO, JEFFREY SANTOS, MIKEE VILLANUEVA, MICHAEL LOCSIN, DICK ISRAEL, DON UMALI AND JESS LAPID, JR. IN "BAWAL NA GAMOT" (1994)


"Bawal na Gamot" (1994)
Seiko Films
Release Date February 17, 1994
Story and Screenplay Humilde "Meek' Roxas, Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Felizardo Bailen
Film Editor Ferren Salumbides
Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua
Musical Director Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Cast Romnick Sarmenta, Aiko Melendez and Gardo Versoza/ together with Boota Anson-Roa, Dante Rivero, Jeffrey Santos, Mikee Villanueva, Michael Locsin, Dick Israel, Don Umali and Jess Lapid, Jr./ Also starring Fred Moro, Jimmy Reyes, Evelyn Vargas, Beverly Salviejo, Pocholo Montes, Ben Sagmit, Danny Labra, Danny Riel, Mon Confiado/ Special Participation- Perla Bautista, Lito Legaspi, Ruben Rustia, Juan Rodrigo, Willie Garte


Full Movie


Theatrical Trailer

Friday, December 16, 2022

THE NINETIES # 463: CHIQUITO, ANDREW E., NIDA BLANCA, VINA MORALES, WITH LEO MARTINEZ, DONNA CRUZ, DALE VILLAR, RUBY RODRIGUEZ, RAFFY RODRIGUEZ AND DINDI GALLARDO IN "PINAGBIYAK NA BUNGA (LOOKALAYK)" (1994)


"Pinagbiyak na Bunga (Lookalayk)" (1994)
Viva Films
Release Date February 16, 1994
Story and Screenplay Ben Feleo, Ely Matawaran, Reynaldo Castro
Cinematography Ernie dela Paz
Film Editor Renato de Leon
Production Design Randy Gamier
Musical Director Ricky del Rosario
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Ben Feleo
Cast Chiquito, Andrew E., Nida Blanca and Vina Morales/ with Leo Martinez, Donna Cruz, Dale Villar, Ruby Rodriguez, Raffy Rodrigue & Dindi Gallardo/ Also Starring Jaime Garchitorena, Audra Valero, Richard de Dios, Joel Lozano, Tintoy/ Special participation- Rod Navarro



Beta Cover

 

THE NINETIES # 462: LITO LAPID, KRIS AQUINO, EDU MANZANO, ZOREN LEGASPI, TOGETHER WITH NIDA BLANCA, TONY FERRER, EFREN REYES, JR., JESS LAPID, JR., EDGAR MORTIZ, EDGAR MANDE IN "GERON OLIVAR" (1994)


"Geron Olivar" (1994)
Regal Films
Release Date February 10, 1994
Story and Screenplay Jun Lawas, Henry Nadong, Joji Vitug
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Film Editor Rogelio Salvador
Production Design Robert Lee
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong'
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Jesus Jose (aka. Lito Lapid)
Cast Lito Lapid, Kris Aquino, Edu Manzano, Zoren Legaspi/ together with Nida Blanca, Tony Ferrer, Edren Reyes, Jr., Jess Lapid, Jr., Edgar Mortiz, Edgar Mande, Ruel Vernal, Rez Cortez and Jackie Forster



VHS Cover

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

THE NINETIES # 461: SHARON CUNETA, RICHARD GOMEZ, TONTON GUTIERREZ, BING LOYZAGA, CHARINA, HAZEL HUELVES IN "KAPANTAY AY LANGIT" (1994)


"Kapantay ay Langit" (1994)
Viva Films
Release Date February 9, 1994
Story and Screenplay Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Joel Lamangan
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.
Production Design Tatus Aldana
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Joel Lamangan
Cast Sharon Cuneta, Richard Gomez, Tonton Gutierrez, Bing Loyzaga, Charina, Hazel Huelves/ Also starring Liza Lorena, Subas Herrero, Romeo Rivera, Tyrone Sasson, Ramon Recto/ Special Participation- Rosemarie Gil, Mandy Ochoa, Alexander Vera-Perez




VHS Cover

Sunday, December 11, 2022

THE NINETIES # 460: DOLPHY, VANDOLPH, SHERYL CRUZ, ZOREN LEGASPI, NANETTE MEVED, PAQUITO DIAZ, BABALU, PALITO, SUBAS HERRERO, BELLA FLORES, REZ CORTEZ IN "HATAW TATAY HATAW" (1994)


"Hataw Tatay Hataw"(1994)
Regal Films
Release Date Febraury 3, 1994
Story Loida Virina
Screenplay Cesar Cosme
Cinematography Oscar Querijero
Film Editor Efren Jarlego
Production Design Randy Gamier
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Efren 'Loging' Jarlego
Cast Dolphy, Vandolph, Sheryl Cruz, Zoren Legaspi, Nanette Medved/ Also starring Paquito Diaz, Babalu, Palito, Subas Herrero, Bella Flores, Rez Cortez/ Guest- Shintaro Valdez


THE NINETIES # 459: RAYMART SANTIAGO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), SUNSHINE CRUZ, TOGETHER WITH ZALDY ZHORNACK, JESS LAPID, JR., KIER LEGASPI, LIZA LORENA, LITO LEGASPI, LOVELY RIVERO IN "DINO OBRERO, HARING DAGA" (1994)


"Dino Obrero, Haring Daga" (1994)
Pioneer Films
Release Date February 2, 1994
Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Manny Buising
Cinematography Ben Lobo
Film Editor Tony Sy
Musical Director Rey Ramos
Direction Cesar SB. Abella
Cast Raymart Santiago, Sunsine Cruz/ Also starring Zaldy Zshornack, Jess Lapid. Jr., Kier Legaspi, Liza Lorena, Lito Legaspi, Lovel Rivero, Dan Fernandez, Manjo del Mundo, Carol Dauden and Max Alvarado



VHS Cover

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

THE NINETIES # 458: KRIS AQUINO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ERIC QUIZON, MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, JOHNNY DELGADO, WITH PERLA BAUTISTA, ANN VILLEGAS, JENETTE FERNANDO IN "ELSA CASTILLO STORY... ANG KATOTOHANAN" (1994)


"Elsa Castillo Story...Ang Katotohanan" (1994)
OctoArts Films
Release Date January 27, 1994
Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto
Film Editor Efren Jarlego
Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Executive Producer Orly R. Ilacad
Direction Laurice Guillen
Cast Kris Aquino (in the title role), Eric Quizon, Miguel Rodriguez, Johnny Delgado/ Also Starring Perla Bautista, Ann Villegas, Jenette Fernando, Lucy Quinto, Ernie Zarate



VHS Cover

THE NINETIES # 457: FERNANDO POE, JR., PAQUITO DIAZ, JOHNNY DELGADO, DICK ISRAEL, BERTING LABRA, RUEL VERNAL AND MAX ALVARADO/ INTRODUCING MICHELLE ALDANA IN "HINDI PA TAPOS ANG LABAN" (1994)


"Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban" (1994)
Viva Films
January 26, 1994
Story Pablo S. Gomez, 
Screenplay Manuel 'Manny' Buising,
Cinematography Ver Reyes, Sergio Lobo
Film Editors Augusto Salvador, Rene Tala
Production Design Ben Payumo
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Ronwaldo Reyes
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Paquito Diaz, Johnny Delgado, Dick Israel, Berting Labra, Ruel Vernal and Max Alvarado/ Introducing Michelle Aldana/ Also starring Tony Bernal, Ernie Zarate, Boy Roque, Vic Varrion, Eddie Arenas, Augusto Victa, Gamaliel Viray, Jimmy Garcia and Michelle Ann Lopez/ Featuring Ryan 'Atong; Redillas, Sunshine Dizon

Monday, December 5, 2022

THE NINETIES # 456: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ALICE DIXSON, WITH EDGAR MORTIZ, JEAN GARCIA, RUBY RODRIGUEZ, MARCO BALLESTEROS, RACQUEL MONTESSA AND MARITA ZOBEL IN "BAKIT NGAYON KA LANG" (1994)


"Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" (1994)
OctoArts Films
Release Date January 18, 1994
Story and Screenplay Jose Dalisay, Jr., Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto
Film Editor Efren Jarlego
Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction Laurice Guillen
Cast Christopher e Leon, Alice Dixson/ Also Starring Edgar Mortiz, Jean Garcia, Ruby Rodriguez  Marco Ballesteros, Racquel Montessa and Marita Zobel / Introducing Rannie Raymundo

THE NINETIES # 455: MANILYN REYNES, ANJO YLLLANA, VANDOLPH, BENJIE PARAS, TOGETHER WITH CARMINA VILLARROEL, MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, JOMARI YLLANA, ERIC FRUCTUOSO IN "BULAG, PIPI AT BINGI" (1994)



"Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" (1994)
Regal Films
Release Date January 18, 1994
Story and Screenplay Divino Reyes, Jose Bartolome, Woodrow Serafin
Cinematography Ramon Marcelino
Film Editor Edmund Jarlego
Production Design Randy Gamier
Musical Director Sunny Ilacad
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Joey Marquez
Cast Manilyn Reynes, Anjo Yllana, Vandolph, Benjie Paras,/together with Carmina Villarroel, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso/ Special Guest stars- Charito Solis, Joey Marquez/ Also Starring Al Tantay, Cheska Diaz, Erik Cayetano, Bimbo Bautista, Mike Gayoso and Ogie Diaz/ Introducing Camille Veroza/ Specvial Participation- Tia Pusit, Ai-Ai dela Alas, Flora Gasser, Jun Lalin, Richard Pinlac, Monti Tirasol, Benjie Felipe and Max Alvarado/ with Vangie Labalan, Joji Isla, Pocholo Montes, Whitney Tyson



Original theatrical poster of "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" (1994)
(Private Collection)

Saturday, December 3, 2022

THE NINETIES # 454: DAWN ZULUETA, MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, EFREN REYES, JR., TOBY ALEJAR, ATOY CO, LOVELY RIVERO, RUEL VERNAL, DON UMALI, ZANDRO ZAMORA AND BALDO MARRO IN "CHINATOWN 2 (THE VIGILANTES)" (1994)


"Chinatown 2 (The Vigilantes)" (1994)
Four N Films
Release Date January 12, 1994
 Screenplay Jerry O. Tirazona
Cinematography Pablo bautista
Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Executive Producer Teodora S. Niqui
Direction Manuel Marcos and Roger Baruelo
Cast Dawn Zulueta, Monsour del Rosario, Efren Reyes, Jr., Toby Alejar, Atoy Co, Lovely Rivero, Ruel Vernal, Don Umali, Zandro Zamora, Noel Nuqui, Nilo Nuqui and Baldo Marro/ Also starring Renato del Prado, Eddie Forte, Vic Santos, Lito Castillo, Howard Caleta, Pocholo Montes/ Featuring Sheila Songcuan, Karen Salas/ Introducing Cristine Esguerra

THE NINETIES # 453: VIC SOTTO, CYNTHIA LUSTER, TOGETHER WITH GLORIA SEVILLA, LARRY SILVA, VAL SOTTO, RITCHIE REYES, YOYONG MARTIREZ IN "ONCE UPON A TIME IN MANILA" (1994)


"Once Upon A Time in Manila" (1994)
M-Zet Films, Inc. and Harvest International Films Corp.
Release Date January 11, 1994
Story and Screenplay Tony Y. Reyes, Marvic Sotto
Cinematography Joe Tutanes
Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego
Production Design Jojo Magno
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Executive Producers Marvic Sotto, Jose Yu
 Direction Tony Y. Reyes
Cast Vic Sotto, Cynthia Luster/ together with Gloria Sevilla, Larry Silva, Val Sotto, Ritchie Reyes, Yoyong Martirez/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Charlie Davao, Yoyoy Villame, Tiya Pusit, Larissa Ledesma, Protacio Dee, Ever Etafo/ Introducing Barbie Jones Ang/ Special Participation- Rio Diaz, Ruby Rodriguez, Augusto Victa, Babalu



VHS Cover

Friday, December 2, 2022

THE NINETIES # 452: KRIS AQUINO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ALVIN PATRIMONIO, JERRY CODINERA, PAUL 'BONG' ALVAREZ, TOGETHER WITH ROBERT AREVALO, BARBARA PEREZ, BELLA FLORES, MITCH VALDES IN "TASYA FANTASYA (MAID IN HEAVEN)" (1994)


"Tasya Fantasya (Maid in Heaven)" (1994)
Golden Lions Film Productions, Inc.
Release Date January 11, 1994
Cinematography Ernesto Dominguez
Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza
Production Design Gabby Francisco
Musical Director Rey Ramos
Executive Producers Donna Villa and Carlo J. Caparas
Story, Screenplay and Direction Carlo J. Caparas
Cast Kris Aquino (in the title role), Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codinera, Paul 'Bong' Alvarez/ with the special participation of Jun Limpot/ Also starring Robert Arevalo, Barbara Perez, Bella Flores, Mitch Valdes, Almira Muhlach, Ramil Rodriguez, Bomber Moran Dick Israel/ Featuring other PBA players- Peter Aguilar, Elmer Cabahug, Benny Cheng, Harmon Codeinera, Elmer Guanio, Dwight Lago, Olsen Racela/ with Chot Reyes, Jinky Oda, Renato del Prado, Ernie Forte, Ernie David, Dany Labra, Benjie Felipe, Steve Alcarado, Boy Mediavillo

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