Wednesday, November 29, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1017: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ALICE DIXSON AND ARA MINA, WITH LUCAS LEONARDO, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, ALI SOTTO, REZ CORTEZ IN "PAHIRAM KAHIT SANDALI" (1998)

Bored and deep in his midlife crisis, a man discovers the excitement of having an affair with another woman. His wife accidentally discovers his infidelity but instead of confronting her husband about the affair, she befriends the other woman, making it easy for the woman to let go when it is time fir the wife to reclaim her husband.


"Pahiram Kahit Sandali" (1998)
Regal Films
Release Date November 25, 1998
Screenplay Jake Tordesillas
Cinematography Charlie Peralta
Film Editor Roberto Vasadre
Production Design Benjie de Guzman
Musical Director Jaime 'Jimmy' Fabregas
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes
Cast Christopher de Leon, Alice Dixson and Ara Mina/ Also starring Lucas Leonardo, Caridad Sanchez, Ali Sotto, Rez Cortez, Winnie Cordero, Daniel Figueroa






 

Sunday, November 26, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1016: JACLYN JOSE, JOEL TORRE, JULIO DIAZ, DANIEL FERNANDO, ALLAN PAULE, RITA MAGDALENA, TOFEE CALMA, HAZEL ESPINOSA AND RITA AVILA IN "MASIKIP, MASAKIT, MAHAPDI" (1998)

Three stories of temptation, sex and superstition. A father loses his job for stealing a fallen apple for his crippled child, resorts to petty crimes but is killed. An ambitious pickup girl kills herself after being dumped by a rich customer. A man gets very sick from an infected wound which he got from the bone of a dead man that he and a friend were stealing jewelry from.


"Masikip, Masakit, Mahapdi" (1998)
Good Harvest Productions
Release Date November 11, 1998
Based on Alberto Florentino's award-winning play
Screenplay Dennis Evangelista
Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto
Film Editor Dante Nava
Production Design Noel Mallonga
Musical Director Renel Tagle
Direction Behn Cervantes
Cast Jaclyn Jose, Joel Torre, Julio Diaz, Daniel Fernando, Allan Paule, Rita Magdalena, Toffee Calma, Hazel Espinosa and Rita Avila



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Friday, November 24, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1015: RUDY FERNANDEZ, ROSANNA ROCES, WITH JAY MANALO, BONG VILLAFUERTE, SUSAN JANE RITTER, DICK ISRAEL, RUEL VERNAL IN "GINTO'T Pilak" 91998)

A man and a woman are being hunted by the Yakuza after the woman received a lot of money and precious information from a dead member of the group.

"Ginto't Pilak"(1998)
Viva Films
Release Date November 11, 1998
Story Henry Nadong, Romy Suzara
Screenplay Senen Dimaguila, Jr.
Cinematography Pablo 'Ambo' Bautista
Film Editor Alvin Vinarao
Production Design Ben Paumo
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Romy V. Suzara
Cast Rudy Fernandez, Rosanna Roces/ Also starring Jay Manalo, Bony Villafuerte, Susan Jane Ritter, Dick Israel, Ruel Vernal, Roldan Aquino, Berting Labra, Bella Flores, Gabriel Romulo, Wilson Go, Val Iglesias, Joey Padilla, Lucita Soriano, Tsing Tong Tsai, Dinah Dominguez, Romy Romulo, Vic Varrion

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1014: RAYMOND BAGATSING, ANGEL AQUINO, DINDI GALLARDO, ANNA CAPRI, RAYMOND KEANNU, RICHARD JOSON AND TONTON GUTIERREZ IN LAV DIAZ'S "SERAFIN GERONIMO, KRIMINAL NG BARYO CONCEPCION" (1998)

Bothered by his conscience, a man confesses his participation in the kidnapping scheme, where both kidnapped victims ( a rich Chinese woman and her baby) were reported to have been killed. It turns out the baby is alive and is now being returned by the kidnapper himself.


"Serafin Geronimo, Kriminal ng Bo. Concepcion" (1998)
Good Harvest Productions
Release Date October 21, 1998
Cinematography Ariel Reyes
Film Editor Randy Brien
Production Design Elmer Bais
Musical Director Ronnie Quesada
Screenplay and Direction Lav Diaz
Cast Raymond Bagatsing, Angel Aquino, Dindi Gallardo, Anna Capri, Raymond Keannu, Richard Joson and Tonton Gutierrez





Original theatrical poster of "Serafin Geronimo, Kriminal ng Bo. Concepcion" (1998)
(Private Collection)
 

Monday, November 20, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1013: VICTOR NERI (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JOHN REGALA, RACHEL ALEJANDRO, AYA MEDEL, JORGE ESTREGAN, KIER LEGASPI AND GARDO VERSOZA IN "NOTORYUS" (1998)

A man, notorious for his constant and numerous brushes with the law, tells the story of his life to a nun whom he has kidnapped and gets killed during the rescue operation.


"Notoryus" (1998)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date October 21, 1998
Screenplay Willy Laconsay
Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino
Film Editor Joyce Bernal
Production Design Alex Ochoa
Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega
Direction Toto Natividad
Cast Victor Neri (in the title role), John Regala, Rachel Alejandro, Aya Medel, Jorge Estregan, Kier Legaspi and Gardo Versoza/ Also starring Brandon Legaspi, Roldan Aquino, Johnny Vicar



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Sunday, November 19, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1012: JUDY ANN SANTOS, RICO YAN, WITH DANTE RIVERO, GLORIA SEVILLA, YAYO AGUILA, WILLIAM LORENZO, NIKKI VALDEZ AND JENNIFER SEVILLA IN "KAY TAGAL KANG HININTAY" (1998)

A young couple fall in love but decide to go on their separate ways because of family obligations. Love triumphs as they meet again and realize that material wealth is not enough to make them happy.


"Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay" (1998)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date October 14, 1998
Story and Screenplay Mari Mariano, Olivia Lamasan
Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.
Film Editor Marya Ignacio
Production Design Nuel C. Naval
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Direction Rory B. Quintos
Cast Judy Ann Santos, Rico Yan/ Also starring Dante Rivero, Gloria Sevilla, Yayo Aguila, William Lorenzo, Nikki Valdez and Jennifer Sevilla/ with Eva Darren, Winnie Aguilar, Bernard Palanca



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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1011: ROBIN PADILLA, MARICEL SORIANO, WITH RICARDO CEPEDA, RENZO CRUZ, EMILIO GARCIA, JORGE ESTREGAN, DICK ISRAEL, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, BERTING LABRA AND RICKY BELMONTE IN "TULAK NG BIBIG, KABIG NG DIBDIB" (1998)

An ex-convict (imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit) helps a woman who gets into a lot of trouble after inheriting the country's biggest shipping line from her husband who died mysteriously.


"Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib" (1998)
Viva Films, FLT Films
Release Date October 14, 1998
Story and Screenplay Wally Ching, Henry Nadong
Cinematography Isagani Sioson
Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao
Production Design Doni Gonazales
Musical Director Mike Loanzon
Direction Joey del Rosario
Cast Robin Padilla, Marciel Soriano/ Also starring Ricardo Cepeda, Renzo Cruz, Emilo Garcia, Jorge Estregan, Dick Israel, Caridad Sanchez, Berting Labra and Ricky Belmonte/ with the special participation of Piel Morena/ with Mark Bryan Homecillo, Anne Curtis, Chubi del Rosario





Original theatrical poster of "Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng Dibdib" (1998)
(Private Collection)

Monday, November 13, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1010: AYA MEDEL, MIKE MAGAT, RENZO CRUZ, RANDY RAMOS, ALLEN DIZON, ANITA LINDA IN MARIO O'HARA'S "BABAE SA BUBUNGANG LATA" (1998)

 The son of a once famous actor decides to follow his father's footsteps but ends up as a stuntman. To make ends meet, his wife sells herself, an ugly truth which the man has to accept.




"Babae sa Bubungang Lata" (1998)
Good Harvest Productions
Release Date October 7, 1998
Based on Agapito Joaquin's award-winning play
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Film Editor Bee Jae
Production Design James Quimson
Musical Director Blitz Padua
Screenplay and Direction Mario O' Hara
Cast Aya Medel, Mike Magat, Renzo Cruz, Randy ramos, Allen Dizon and Anita Linda/ Also starring Cita Astals, Ria Alonzo, Edwin O'Hara, Elaine Rivera, Alex Jimenez, Mon Recto, Luciano B. Carlos






Original theatrical poster of "Babae sa Bubungang Lata" (1998)

THE NINETIES # 1009: TONTON GUTIERREZ, RITA AVILA, GINA ALAJAR, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ AND ARA MINA IN CARLOS SIGUION-REYNA'S "TATLO... MAGKASALO (THREE)" (1998)

A man tries to win his wife back who left him for a lesbian lover.


"Tatlo... Magkasalo (Three)" (1998)
Reyna Films/ Star Cinema Production
Release Date September 30, 1998
Story Jun Lana
Screenplay Bibeth Orteza
Cinematography Romulo Araojo
Film Editor Manet Dayrit
Production Design Edgar Littaua
Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab
Direction Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Rita Avila, Gina Alajar, Sharmaine Arnaiz and Ara Mina/ Also starring Eva Darren, Philip Lazaro/ with the special participation of Roy Rodrigo

 

Sunday, November 12, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1008: SUNSHINE CRUZ, TOFFEE CALMA, JOHN APACIBLE AND HAZEL ESPINOSA IN TATA ESTEBAN'S "INIT NG LAMAN" (1998)

Jealousy turns a battered husband's relationship with his neurotic and abusive wife into a tragedy.


"Init ng Laman" (1998)
Good Harvest Productions
Release Date September 23, 1998
Screenplay Dennis Evangelista
Film Editor Dante Nava
Production Design Imelda Gabriel, Sucho Tajume
Musical Director Blitz Padua
Direction Tata Esteban
Cast Sunshine Cruz, Toffee Calma, John Apacible and Hazel Espinosa/ Also starring Melissa Mendez, Kathy Suarez, Archie Ventosa



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Saturday, November 11, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1007: JASON SALCEDO, JUNELL HERNANDO, RYAN EIGENMANN, BLAKDYAK, JESUS SIMOY IN PEQUE GALLAGA & LORE REYES' "GANGLAND: MAY GATAS PA SA LABI, MAY PULBURA NA SA UTAK!" (1998)

Four-out-of-school youths get into trouble with another gang over a busted drug deal. They now find themselves in the middle of a gang war even as they face their own personal battles.


"Gangland: May Gatas Pa sa Labi, May Pulbura na sa Utak!" (1998)
Neo Films, Viva Films, Tikbalang Productions
Release Date September 18, 1998
Story and Screenplay Erik Matti, Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes
Cinematography Richard Padernal
Film Editor Danilo Gloria
Production Design Bradley Mayer
Musical Director Toto Gentica
Direction Peque Gallaga and Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes
Cast Jason Salcedo, Junell Hernando, Ryan Eigenmann, Blakdyak, Jesus Simoy/ Also starring Gabby Eigenmann, Jeffrey Tam, Edwin Encarnacion, Erwin Mendoza, Lara Fabregas, Angela Zamora

Friday, November 10, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1006: PHILLIP SALVADOR, INA RAYMUNDO, JOEL TORRE, RICARDO CEPEDA, APPLE ZUNIGA AND ROMNICK SARMENTA IN "BERDUGO" (1998)

A hitman's intention of quitting his job for the sake of his younger brother takes a setback when he is set up, is caught and imprisoned. He has to prove now to his brother that he is a changed man.


"Berdugo" (1998)
Seiko Films
A RS Productions
Release Date September 18, 1998
Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Baltazar Dauz
Film Editor Ranato de Leon
Production Design Arthur Santamaria
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Augusto Salvador
Cast Phillip Salvador, Ina Raymundo, Joel Torre, Ricardo Cepeda, Apple Zuniga and Romnick Sarmenta/ Also starring Lito Legaspi, Tony Carreon, Boy Roque, Bernard Fabiosa


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Sunday, November 5, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1005: YNEZ VENERACION, CHUCK PEREZ, KATRINA PAULA, RONA RIVERA, BING DAVAO, DEXTER DORIA IN "SELDA 14 (MGA BABAENG MAKASALANAN)" (1998)

A young woman is wrongfully accused of a crime and undergoes a rude awakening to the harsh realities of jail life.


"Selda 14 (Mga Babaeng Makasalanan)" (1998)
Good Harvest Productions
Release Date September 16, 1998
Story and Screenplay Al Marcelo
Cinematography Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales
Film Editing Rogelio Salvador
Production Design Ramon Nicdao
Musical Direction Brando Juan
Direction Teddy Gomez
Cast Ynez Veneracion, Chuck Perez, Katrina Paula, Rona Rivera, Bing Davao, Dexter Doria, Justine Alarcon, Ronald Ty, Ronnie Lazaro




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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

THE NINETIES # 1004: KLAUDIA KORONEL, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, CAMILLE ROXAS, DIVINA DEL RIO AND LEANDRO BALDEMOR IN "PISIL" (1998)

A man loses control of his company to his woman partner. In an effort to recover what he lost, he hires a professional gigolo to win the woman's heart and persuade her to sell her stocks. The strategy works but she is angered after she learns of the deal.


"Pisil" (1998)
Seiko Films
Release Date September 9, 1998
Cinematography Felizardo Bailen
Film Editor Ferren Salumbides
Production Design Sonny Maculada
Musical Director Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cast Klaudia Koronel, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Camille Roxas, Divina del Rio and Leandro Baldemor/ Intrducing Rodel Velayo/ Also starring Tony l. Carreon, Tonio Ortigas


Original theatrical poster of "Pisil" (1998)
(Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 1003: ARA MINA, JOMARI YLLANA, SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, WITH LJ MORENO, CHOLO ESCANO IN "SAGAD SA INIT" (1998)

A would-be-politician's wife gets violent after she discovers that her lover has fallen for her husband's mistress. The victims of the wife's violence become living witnesses of what money and power can do to wreck people's loves.


"Sagad sa Init" (1998)
Regal Films
Release Date September 1, 1998
Story and Screenplay Jun Lana, Peter Ong Lim
Cinematography Romeo 'Romy' Vitug
Film Editor Reggie Gulle
Production Design Randy Gamier
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Uro Q. dela Cruz
Cast Ara Mina, Jomari Yllana, Sharmaine Arnaiz/ Also starring LJ Moreno, Cholo Escano/ Introducing David Granado/ Co-starring Orestes Ojeda, Jackie Castillejos, Randy Gamier, Hector Gomez, Maita Soriano, Gamaliel Viray, Solid Gold Dancers



Original theatrical poster of "Sagad sa Init" (1998)
(Private Collection)