Saturday, January 27, 2024

THE NINETIES # 1055: HAZEL ESPINOSA, TOFFEE CALMA, VENUS VARGA, NICKO MONTES, LYRA LORENA,NICK ALLADIN, ARIEL REYES, MIGUEL RAMIREZ IN "PALIGAYAHIN MO AKO" (1999)

A family painfully learns the value of forgiveness, compassion and love.


"Paligayahin Mo Ako" (1999)
Taurus Films
Release Date March 24, 1999
Written and Directed by Rolly Bernardo
Cast Hazel Espinosa, Toffe Calma, Venus Varga, Nicko Montes, Lyra Lorena, Nick Alladin, Ariel Reyes, Miguel Ramirez


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THE NINETIES # 1054: AMALIA JONES, JEFFREY SANTOS, PHILIP HENSON, VON SERNA, PIA PAULA, NICK ALLADIN, ERWIN MONTES, ARIEL REYES, LYRA LORENA IN "NEGLIGEE" (1999)

A woman becomes sexually promiscuous when she wears her negligee but returns to her normal self when the negligee is taken off.


"Negligee" (1999)
Taurus Films
Release Date March 17, 1999
Story and Screenplay J. Allan Cacela
Cinematography Boy Anao
Film Editor Nap Montebon
Production Design Ver Lancauon
Musical Director Boy Alcaide
Written and Directed by Jett C. Espiritu
Cast Amalia Jones, Jeffery Santos, Philip Henson, Von Serna, Pia Paula, Nick Alladin, Erwin Montes, Ariel Reyes, Lyra Lorena/ Also starring Rey Roldan, Ben Sagmit, Danny Riel, Vic Felipe, Vic Santos, Susan Corpuz, Jimmy Concepcion


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THE NINETIES # 1053: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ROSANNA ROCES, BOBBY ANDREWS, WITH DINDI GALLARDO, LEANDRO BALDEMOR, DANIELLA, ALICIA ALONZO, TONY MABESA IN "KATAWAN" (1999)

A cultist group orders a woman to kill a man they have cursed, but the woman falls in love with the man because of his kind heart and sterling virtues.


"Katawan" (1999)
Neo Films
Release Date March 10, 1999
Screenplay Rosauro 'Uro' de la Cruz
Cinematography Charlie Peralta
Film Editor Ferren Salumbides
Production Design Conrado 'Bing' Santos
Musical Director Jaime 'Jimmy' Fabregas
Direction Joselito 'Abbo' de la Cruz
Cast Christopher de Leon, Rosanna Roces, Bobby Andrews, Dindi Gallardo, Leandro Baldemor, Daniella/ Also starring Alicia Alonzo, Tony Mabesa, Alicia Lane, Archie Ventosa, Dante Castro


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THE NINETIES # 1052: HAZEL ESPINOSA, JOHN APACIBLE, ALLEN DIZON, ZOLTAN AMORE AND LUCAS LEONARDO IN "HUWAG PO... HUWAG PO!" (1999)

Destiny brings a young woman to her long-lost mother who abandoned her. Now an aging pimp, the mother saves her daughter who is brutally raped.


"Huwag Po... Huwag Po!" (1999)
Good Harvest Productions
Release Date March 19, 1999
Screenplay F.C. Gargantilla, Dennis Evangelista
Cinematography Ricardo 'Carding' Herrera
Film Editor Dante Nava
Production Design Cyrus Khan
Musical Director Blitz Padua
Direction F.C, Gargantilla
Cast Hazel Espinosa, John Apacible, Allen Dizon, Zoltan Amore and Lucas Leonardo/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Maureen Mauricio, Patirck dela Rosa, Jun Palatao, Dante Castro, Jackie Diaz, Erwin Montes, Ariel Reyes, Rina Rosal

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

THE NINETIES # 1051: RODEL VELAYO, NINI JACINTO, GINO ILLUSTRE, WITH RAYMOND BAGATSING, ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHERRIE PIE PICACHE AND INTRODUCING LEONARDO LITTON IN "BURLESK KING" (1999)

A young man's experiences open him up as a human being so that when he finally encounters his dying father, he forgets about his original mission of killing him and forgives him instead.


"Burlesk King" (1999)
Seiko Films
Release Date March 10, 1999
Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography George Tutanes
Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro
Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Mel Chionglo
Cast Rodel Velayo, Nini Jacinto, Gino Illustre/ with Raymond Bagatsing, Elizabeth Oropesa, Cherrie Pie Picache/ Introducing Leonardo Litton/ Also starring Joonee Gamboa, Joey Galvez Tonio Ortigas, Joel Lamangan



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THE NINETIES # 1050: ROI VINZON, JOHN REGALA, TERESA LOYZAGA, MARITESS SAMSON, URSULA ORTIZ, IDA REYES AND ANNA CAPRI IN "WALA KA NANG LUPANG TATAPAKAN" (1999)


"Wala Ka Nang Lupang Tatapakan" (1999)
Arthur Films
Release Date March 3, 1999
Film Editor Rene Tala
Production Design Sonny Valencia
Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega
Direction Jiose 'Kaka' Balagtas
Cast Roi Vinzon, John Regala, Teresa Loyzaga, Maritess Samson, Ursula Ortiz, Ida Reyes and Anna Capri/ Also starring Paquito Diaz, Jess Lapid, Jr., Roberto Gonzales, Berting Labra, Vic Belaro, Rommel Valdez, Danny Labra, Mark Mendez, Jonel Balagtas, Tata Ilo, Levi Ignacio

Saturday, January 20, 2024

THE NINETIES # 1049: JUDY ANN SANTOS, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, BOBBY ANDREWS, ONEMIG BONDOC, WITH RED STERNBERG, KIM DE LOS SANTOS, DINO GUEVARRA IN "MY PLEDGE OF LOVE CANNOT BE BROKEN" (1999)

A romantic young woman travels to Manila to meet her long-time pen pal and along the way helps several characters to solve their problems. In the end, she meets her pen pal who turns out to be a cousin.



"My Pledge of Love Cannot Be Broken" (1999)
Viva Films
Release Date March 3, 1999
Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario
Cinematography Jun Dalawis
Film Editor Rena Tala
Production Design Danny Cristobas
Musical Direction Ricky del Rosario
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Boots Plata
Cast Judy Ann Santos, Wowie de Guzman, Bobby Andrews, Onemig Bondoc/ Also starring Red Sternberg, Kim deleos Santos, Dino Guevarra

Sunday, January 14, 2024

THE NINETIES # 1048: ARA MINA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, PEN MEDINA, RAY VENTURA, JENNIFER SEVILLA, EVA DARREN, CARLO AQUINO, PATRICIA ANN ROQUE IN KAHAPON MAY DALAWANG BATA (YESTERDAY CHILDREN)" (1999)

A priest' s son and a blind girl come of age in a rural community where superstitious peasants want to revive a ritual of maiden sacrifice because of the drought.


"Kahapon May Dalawang Bata (Yesterday Children)" (1999)
Reyna Films
Release Date March 3, 1999
Screenplay Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Cinematography George Tutanes
Film Editor Manet Dayrit
Production Design Joey Luna
Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab
Direction Carlos Siguion- Reyna
Cast Ara Mina, Tonton Gutierrez, Pen Medina, Ray Ventura, Jennifer Sevilla, Eva Darren, Carlo Aquino, Patricia Ann Roque, Ronnie Lazaro

Friday, January 12, 2024

THE NINETIES # 1047: REDFORD WHITE, CARDING CASTRO AND SERENA DALRYMPLE, WITH RONALDO VALDEZ, ROY ALVAREZ, SAMMY LAGMAY, CJ RAMOS, TANYA GARCIA, ALWYN UYTINGCO IN "TIK TAK TOYS, MY KOLOKOTOYS" (1999)

Hungry for the affection of her father who devotes most of his time to his toy factory, a little girl meets and plays pranks on two men who eventually learn to love her as their own daughter.


"Tik Tak Toys, My Kolokotoys" (1999)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date February 24, 1999
Screenplay Woodrow Serafin
Cinematography Oscar Quirijero
Film Editor Edgardo 'Totoy' Jarlego
Production Design Raymond Bajarias
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Efren 'Lodging' Jarlego
Cast Redford White, Carding Castro and Serena Dalrymple/ Also starring Ronaldo Valdez, Roy Alvarez, Sammy Lagmay, CJ Ramos, Tanya Garcia, Alwyn Uytingco, Ching Arellano, Palito, Don Pepot

THE NINETIES # 1046: NORA AUNOR, ALBERT MARTINEZ, GLYDEL MERCADO, WITH CARIDAD SANCHEZ, TONY MABESA, ANGIE FERRO, RAY VENTURA, RICHARD QUAN IN "SIDHI" (1999)

 A brutal man forces his mute wife (whom he married for her lands) and his paramour to live with him under one roof. He abuses the two women until the wife realizes her own worth and exacts her vengeance.


"Sidhi" (1999)
Crown Seven Ventures
Release Date February 24, 1999
Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Romulo Araojo
Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro
Production Design Tatus Aldana
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong Buencamino
Direction Joel Lamangan
Cast Nora Aunor, Albert Martinez, Glydel Mercado/ Also starring Caridad Sanchez, Tony Mabesa, Angie Ferro, Ray Ventura, Richard Quan, Jim Pebenco, Samantha Lopez

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

THE NINETIES # 1045: JIMMY SANTOS, BERTING LABRA AND PAQUITO DIAZ, WITH RUFA MAE QUINTO, JANICE DE GUZMAN, SAMANTHA LOPEZ, ROMY DIAZ, BOB SOLER, BOY ALANO IN "BAYADRA BROTHERS" (1999)

Armed with an herbal formula that their father left to them, three brothers go to Manila to find their long lost brother.


"Bayadra Brothers" (1999)
Dara Productions
Release Date February 17, !999
Story and Screenplay Jake Golea
Cinematographer Oscar Quirejeros
Film Editor Rene Tala
Production Design Sonny Valencia
Musical Director Ben Endaya
Direction Paquito Diaz
Cast Jimmy Santos, Berting Labra and Paquito Diaz/ with Rufa Mae Quinto, Janice de Guzman, Samantha Lopez/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Bob Soler, Boy Alano, Beverly Salviejo, Lucy Quinto/ Guests- Joko Diaz, Ace Espinosa, Jay Manalo, Eddie Gutierrez, Ina Alegre, Palito and Roi Vinzon/ with Danny Labra, Eddie Tuazon, Telly Babasa, Boy Agpoon, Dante Javier/ Special Participation of Bernardo Bernardo




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THE NINETIES # 1044: ZOREN LEGASPI, ANA CAPRI, VIA VELOSO, DINDO ARROYO, BRANDON RAMIREZ, DINKY DOO, JR., RANDO ALMANZOR, JOANNE HERNANDEZ IN "ALYAS BIG TIME" (1999)


"Alyas Big Time" (1999)
Regal Films
Release Date February 17, 1999
Story and Screenplay Joven Munar Tan
Cinematography Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales
Film Editor Francisco Vinarao
Production Design Lorrie Castillo, Joel Quilang
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Pong Mercado
Cast Zoren Legaspi, Ana Capri, Via Veloso, Dindo Arroyo, Brandon Ramirez, Dinky Doo, Jr., Rando Almanzor, Joanne Hernandez, Archie Ventosa/ Also starring Allan Laceda, Mon Bernardo, Roland Falcis, Totoy Magno, Jack Falcis, Joe Lapid, Glenn Carpio, John Eramis, Rudy Castillo

 

Sunday, January 7, 2024

THE NINETIES # 1043: CLAUDINE BARRETTO, RICO YAN, DIETHER OCAMPO, WITH JACLYN JOSE, RIO LOCSIN, PRINCESS PUNZALAN, JUAN RODRIGO, EFREN REYES, JR., PATRICK GARCIA, ANNA LARRUCEA AND NIDA BLANCA IN "MULA SA PUSO, THE MOVIE" (1999)

A young woman struggles between good and evil, truth and deceit, and shows kindness in the face of greed.

 

"Mula sa Puso, The Movie" (1999)
Star Cinema Productions
Release Date February 10, 1999
Story and Screenplay Ruel Bernal, Rondell Lindayag, Deo Edrinal, Keiko Aquino, Wenn Deramas
Cinematography Joe Tutanes
Film Editor Joyce Bernal
Musical Director Eric Antonio
Direction Wenn Deramas
Cast Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan, Diether Ocampo/ Also starring Jaclyn Jose, Rio Locsin, Princess Punzalan, Juan Rodrigo, Efren Reyes, Jr., Patrick Garcia, Anna Larrucea and Nida Blanca/ Co-starring Ann Villegas, Jam Marini, Eva Darren, Ramil Rodriguez, Candy Pangilinan, Carlos Morales, Eagle Riggs, Gerard Pizzaras, Andrea del Rosario/ with the special participation of Eula Valdes




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Thursday, January 4, 2024

THE NINETIES # 1042: AGA MUHLACH, GISELLE TOENGI, DAISY REYES, WITH BOOTS ANSON-ROA, MARK GIL, JAIME FABREGAS, WINNIE CORDERO AND INTRODUCING SHAINA MAGDAYAO IN "HINAHANAP-HANAP KITA" (1999)

A young couple's love is put to the test when the woman's career gets in the way of their personal lives. But the woman realizes the value of the marriage when the husband and their daughter get abducted.


"Hinahanap-Hanap Kita" (1999)
Regal Films
Release Date February 9, 1999
Screenplay Roy Iglesias
Cinematography Ely Cruz
Film Editor Manet Dayrit
Production Design Tatus Aldana
Musical Director Ruth Bagalay
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Chito S. Rono
Cast Aga Muhlach, Giselle Toengi, Daisy Reyes/ Introducing Shaina Magdayao/ Also starring Boots Anson-Roa, Mark Gil, Jaime Fabregas, Winnie Cordero, Madam Auring, Jochelle Olalia, Richard Quan, Lucy Quinto, Liza Ranillo, Monti Tirasol