Thursday, May 30, 2024

THE 2000s # 32: RANDY SANTIAGO, JOHN ESTRADA, WILLIE REVILLAME, WITH RODERICK PAULATE, AMY AUSTRIA, BAYANI AGBAYANI, VANESSA DEL BIANCO, TRACY VERGEL, KRISTINE HERMOSA, BENTONG, GARY LIM IN "PERA O BAYONG (NOT DA TV)" (2000)

A group of friends join a noontime show hoping to win enough money to save their community from being demolished.


"Pera O Bayong (Not Da TV)" (2000)
Star Cinema
Release Date July 26, 2000
Story and Screenplay Willy Cuevas
Cinematography George Tutanes
Film Editor Augusto Salvador
Production Design Arnel Clemente
Musical Director Ruben Cadsawan
Direction Edgar Mortiz
Cast Randy Santiago, John Estrada, Willie Revillame/ Also starring Roderick Paulate, Amy Perez, Bayani Agbayani, Vanessa del Bianco, Tracy Vergel, Kristine Hermosa, Bentong, Gary Lim/ Featuring Paquito Diaz, Mark Gil, Vangie Labanan, Mike Gayoso, Dinky Doo, Jr., Romy Santos, Cris Aguilar, Kiray and Bella Flores


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THE 2000s # 31: LITO LAPID, KLAUDIA KORONEL, EFREN REYES, JR., JOANNE MILLER IN "PASASABUGIN KO ANG MUNDO MO" (2000)


"Pasasabugin Ko ang Mundo Mo" (2000)
Regal Films
Release Date July 19, 2000
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Baldo Marro
Cast Lito Lapid, Klaudia Koronel, Efren Reyes, Jr., Joanne Miller


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THE 2000s # 30: JASMINE TOLENTINO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), FERNANDO MONTENEGRO, VENUS VARGA, AMALIA JONES, ERWIN MONTES, LYRA LORENA, ERIC RODRIGUEZ IN "SAMANTHA... HIYAS" (2000)

A woman goes to the city to work and ends up as a club dancer. She meets a lot of men and among them is a rich businessman who pays her a large sum to do a private show in his home. There she discovers that her boyfriend is in fact the son of the businessman.


"Samantha... Hiyas" (2000)
Taurus Films
Release Date July 12, 2000
Cast Jasmine Tolentino (in the title role), Fernando Montenegro, Venus Varga, Amalia Jones, Erwin Montes, Lyra Lorena, Eric Rodriguez
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THE 2000s # 29: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, MARICEL SORIANO, WITH GISELLE TOENGI, JAO MAPA, NONIE BUENCAMINO, GILLETH SANDICO, NIKKI VALDEZ IN "TUNAY NA MAHAL" (2000)

Casilda diagnosed with terminal cancer, has a few months to live. She finds a way for her husband to become close to a beautiful woman with the same guts and forbearance of her caliber. One she can leave all of her loved ones with when it’s time for her to go. Then, the unexpected happens…


"Tunay na Mahal" (2000)
 (Tumutol Man ang Tadhana)
Regal Films
Release Date June 28, 2000
Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto
Film Editor Danny Gloria
Production Design Jake de Asis
Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes
Cast Christopher de leon, Maricel Soriano/ Also starring Giselle Toengi, Jao Mapa, Nonie Buencamino, Gilleth Sandico, Nikki Valdez, Menggie Cobarubias, Jessie Diaz, Ama Quiambao, Mel Kimura, Ruby Solmerano, Ed Murillo, Eugene Christensen, George Lim, Alvin Degamo





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Monday, May 27, 2024

FAMAS BEST PICTURES: FROM 1952- 2023/ UPDATED



"Mallari" (2023)

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2023 Mallari (Mentorque Productions, Clever Minds)
2022 Family Matters (Philstagers Films)
2021 Katips (Philstagers Films)
2020 Magikland
2019  Aswang
2018 Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus
2017 Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
2016 Barcelona: A Love Untold (Star Cinema)
2015 Felix Manalo (Viva Films)
2014 Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (Philippians Productions)
2013 OTJ (On The Job)/Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment
2012 El Presidente (Viva Films, Scenema Concept Int'l, CMB)
2011 Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Viva Films, Scenema Concept In'l, CMB)
2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo, Last Na 'To! (Star Cinema)
2009 Dukot (CDP Events and Entertainment Productions)
2008 Baler (Viva Films)
2007 Katas ng Saudi (Maverick Films)
2006 Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (Star Cinema)
2005 Nasaan Ka Man (Star Cinema)
2204 Naglalayag (Angora Films)
2003 Magnifico (Violett Films Production)
2002 Mga Munting Tinig(CAP Phil.Inc/Teamworks Prod.)
2001 Bagong Buwan (Star Cinema/ Bahaghari Productions)
2000 Tanging Yaman (Regal Films)
1999 Muro-Ami (GMA Films)1998 Jose Rizal (GMA Films)
1997 Rizal Sa Dapitan (Mov-Pix)1996 Mumbaki (Viva Films)
1995 Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Reyna Films)
1994 Lipa Massacre (Golden Lions Film)
1993 Masahol Pa Sa Hayop (4-N Films)
1992 Ikaw Pa Lamang Ang Minahal (Reyna Films)
1991 Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita M. (MRN Films)
1990 Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? (MRN Films)
1989 Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit (Regal Films)
1988 Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (Regal Films)
1987 Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig (Viva Films)
1986 Gabi Na Kumander (Viva Films)
1985 Paradise Inn (Amazaldy Filiris)
1984 Ang Padrino (FPJ Productions)
1983 Karnal (Cine Suerte, Inc.)
1982 Cain at Abel (Cine Suerte, Inc.)
1981 Kumander Alibasbas (JE Production)
1980 Aguila (Bancom Audiovision)
1979 Jaguar (Bancom Audiovision)
1978 Pag-Puti Ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (VS Films)
1977 Bakya Mo Neneng (JE Productions)
1976 Minsa’y Isang Gamo-Gamo (Premiere Production)
1975 Maynila... Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag (Cine Manila Artist)
1974 Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang (Cine Manila Artist)
1973 Nueva Viscaya (Roda Films)
1972 Kill the Pushers (JE Production)
1971 Lilet (Velarde and Associates)
1970 Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (FPJ Productions)
1969 Pinagbuklod Ng Langit (Sampaguita Pictures)
1968 Igorota (Nepomuceno Production)
1967 Kapag Puso’y Sinugatan (Virgo Production)
1966 Ito Ang Pilipino (Emar Pictures)
1965 Ang Daigdig Ng Mga Api (Arriva films)
1964 Geron Busabos (Emar Pictures)
1963 Sigaw ng Digmaan (FPJ Productions)
1962 El Filibusterismo (Arriva Films)
1961 Noli Me Tangere (Arriva Films)
1960 Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (Premiere Production)
1959 Biyaya Ng Lupa (LVN Pictures)
1958 Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Daigdig (PMP)
1957 Kalibre .45 (Premiere Production)
1956 Luksang Tagumpay (LVN Picutres)
1955 Higit Sa Lahat (LVN Pictures)
1954 Salabusab (Premiere Production)
1953 Huk Sa Bagong Pamumuhay (LVN Pictures)
1952 Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo (Manuel Vistan Jr)



"Family Matters" (2022)



"Katips" (2021)


"Magikland" (2020)


"Aswang" (2019)


"Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus" (2018)



"Balangiga: Howling Wilderness" (2017)



"Barcelona, A Love Untold" (2016)



"Felix Manalo" (2015)



"Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo" (2014)



"OTJ (On The Job)" (2013)




Sunday, May 26, 2024

THE 2000s # 28: ANGELU DE LEON, DIETHER OCAMPO WITH TESSIE TOMAS, MARIANNE DELA RIVA, LARA FABREGAS, BERNARD PALANCA IN "BUKAS NA LANG KITA MAMAHALIN" (2000)

Romance springs between a modern young woman and a young unwed father.


"Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin" (2000)
Viva Films
Release Date June 21, 2000
Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto
Film Editor Vito Cajili
Production Design Jake de Asis
Musical Director Jesse Lucas
Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes
Cast Angelu de Leon, Diether Ocampo/ Also starring Tessie Tomas, Marianne dela Riva, Lara Fabregas, Bernard Palanca, Raymond A. Babcock, Celso Ad. Castillo, Andrea del Rosario




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THE 2000s # 27: DOLPHY, SERENA DALRYMPLE, WITH GLORIA ROMERO, CARLO AQUINO, ANGELICA PANGANIBAN, JOHN PRATS, VHONG NAVARRO, ROLDAN AQUINO AND ANGEL AQUINO IN "DADDY O! BABY O!" (2000)

A poor man with a big heart takes care of a little girl who will not stop until she earns enough money to go to the province and search for her missing mother.


"Daddy O! Baby O!" (2000)
Star Cinema
Release Date June 14, 2000
Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza Del Rosario
Cinematography Ricardo Jose Trofeo
Film Editor Ronald Allan Dale
Production Design Tots Mariscal
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Enrico S. Quizon
Cast Dolphy, Serena Dalrymple/ Also starring Gloria Romero, Carlo Aquino, Angelica Panganiban, John Prats, Vhong Navarro, Roldan Aquino and Angel Aquino/ Co-starring Sarah Christophers, Gary Lim, Lito Pimentel, Manjo del Mundo, Archie Adamos, Tommy Angeles, Ronalisa Cheng




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THE 2000s # 26: INA RAYMUNDO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GARY ESTRADA, ROBERT AREVALO, PINKY AMADOR, ALVIN ANSON IN "MADAME X" (2000)

 A young woman finds herself in the middle of an ugly war between her father and her fiancé.



"Madame X" (2000)
FLT Films International
Release Date June 14, 2000
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Film Editor Orlando Vinarao
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose N. Carreon
Cast Ina Raymundo (in the title role), Gary Estrada, Robert Arevalo, Pinky Amador, Alvin Anson/ with the special participation of Izza Ignacio/ Introducing James Harper/ Also starring Simon Ibarra, Rosanna Magdalena, Rey Pumaloy, Rafael Romero, Lyka Tolentino


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Friday, May 24, 2024

THE 2000s # 25: ROBIN PADILLA, VINA MORALES, WITH ALLAN PAULE, CANDY PAGILINAN AND TROY MONTERO IN "ETO NA NAMAN AKO" (2000)

The old flame is rekindled as two former childhood sweethearts meet again--- she, a successful singer and he, her bodyguard.


"Eto Na Naman Ako" (2000)
Millennium Cinema
Release Date June 7, 2000
Story and Screenplay Bien Ojeda, Paul Daza, Rustom Padilla
Cinematography Charlie Peralta
Film Editor Marya Ignacio
Production Design Arthur Santamaria
Musical Director Archie Castillo
Direction Ike Jarlego, Jr.
Cast Robin Padilla, Vina Morales, Allan Paule, Candy Pangilinan and Troy Montero/ Also starring Charlie Davao, Rosemarie Gil, Chinggoy Alonzo, Boy Roque, July Hidalgo, Royette Padilla, Vangie Labalan, Levi Ignacio, Rico Miguel, June Hidalgo, Gino Padilla, Lindsay Custodio/ Guests- Kris Aquino, Boy Abunda




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THE 2000s # 24: RICKY DAVAO, GLYDEL MERCADO, DANTE RIVERO, ANJANETTE ABAYARI (IN A SPECIAL PARTICIPATION) AND INTRODUCIONG ALESSANDRA DE ROSSI IN "AZUCENA" (2000)

An unlikely friendship develops between a male dog butcher and young female dog lover.


"Azucena" (2000)
Millennium Cinema, Reyna Films
Release Date May 31, 2000
Story and Screenplay Enrique Ramos
Cinematography Romulo Araojo
Film Editor Manet Dayrit
Production Design Joey Luna
Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab
Direction Carlos Siguion- Reyna
Cast Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Dante Rivero, Anjanette Abayari (in a Special participation)/ Introducing Alessandra de Rossi/ Also starring Tony Mabesa, Romy Romulo, Dennis Marasigan, Ydda Yaneza, Mon Confiado, Allen Dizon, Richard Joson, Crispin Pineda, Sherry Lara, Gigi Locsin, Olga Natividad, Madeleine Nicolas, Danny Labra, Jojit Lorenzo, Richard Arellano, Minnie Aguilar, Carlo Cannu, Anna Cathrina Lalin, Noreen Aguas, Bernardo Palanca





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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

THE 2000s # 23: JANNO GIBBS (IN THE TITLE ROLE), RAMON ZAMORA, ACE ESPINOSA, LJ MORENO, LEE ROBIN SALAZAR, DINO GUEVARRA IN "PEDRO PENDUKO, EPISODE II (THE RETURN OF THE COMEBACK)" (2000)

Forgetting his dream of becoming a movie star, a young man instead becomes a hero as he helps a kingdom overcome the threat of destruction.


"Pedro Penduko, Episode II (The Return of the Comeback)" (2000)
Viva Films
Release Date May 26, 2000
Story and Screenplay Dwight Gaston
Cinematography Rolly Manuel
Film Editor Danny Gloria
Production Design Adrian Torres
Musical Director Jim Cornejo
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Erik Matti
Cast Janno Gibbs (in the title role), Ramon Zamora, Ace Espinosa, LJ Moreno, Lee Robin Salazar, Dino Guevarra/ Also starring Alyssa Gibbs, Goyong, Cholo Escano, Jeffrey Tam, John Arceo, Manny Castaneda, Christopher Escario, JJ Chua/ Guests- Rudy Fernandez, Christopher de leon, Cesar Montano, Joyce Jimenez, Ronaldo Valdez, Ogie Alcasid, Dennis Padilla, Michael V.


THE 2000s # 22: ANDREW E., BAYANI AGBAYANI, LEO MARTINEZ, RUFA MAE QUINTO, TRACY VERGEL IN "MANA-MANA, TIBA-TIBA" (2000)

A greedy man bequeaths all his wealth to the first two people who signs up in his wake guestbook. Two bumbling strangers show up and are the first to sign but they can only get their millions id they carry out the three conditions of the don.


"Mana-Mana, Tiba-Tiba" (2000)
Viva Films
Release Date May 17, 2000
Story and Screenplay Agnes de Guzman, Al Tantay, Dan Salamante
Cinematography George Tutanes
Film Editor Danny Gloria
Production Design NancyArcega
Musical Director William Yusi
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Al Tantay
Cast Andrew E., Bayani Agbayani, Leo Martinez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Tracy Vergel/ Also starring Chuck Perez, Onyok Velasco, Maureen Larrazabal, Marissa Sanchez, Caloy Alde, Lito Calzado, Wilson Go, Philip Supnet, Cloyd Robinson, John Lesaca


 

Thursday, May 16, 2024

THE 2000s # 21: PIEL MORENA, GARY ESTRADA, ELIZABETH OROPESA, TOMMY ABUEL, MIKE MAGAT, BRANDO LEGASPI IN "SENSWAL, BAKIT MASARAP ANG BAWAL?" (2000)

All hell breaks loose when the virginal sister learns that the elder sister she looks up to and who finances her studies is a professional sex worker.


"Senswal, Bakit Masarap ang Bawal?" (2000)
FLT Films International
Release Date May 15, 2000
Story and Screenplay Jose Carreon
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Production Design Donnie Gonzales
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Direction Edgardo Vinarao
Cast Piel Morena, Gary Estrada, Elizabeth Oropesa, Tommy Abuel, Mike Magat, Brando Legaspi/ Introducing Patricia Dans/ Also starring Alma Soriano, Venus Varga, Cloyd Robinson, Kristina Kasten, Rosanna Magdalena


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THE 2000s # 20: VILMA SANTOS, CLAUDINE BARRETTO, JOEL TORRE, CHERRY PIE PICACHE AND AMY AUSTRIA, WITH BARON GEISLER, JODI STA. MARIA, LEANDRO MUNOZ IN "ANAK" (2000)

A mother returns home after working abroad only to face the bitterness of an ungrateful daughter.


"Anak" (2000)
Star Cinema
Release Date May 10, 2000
Story and Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Raymond Lee
Cinematography Joe Batac
Film Editor George Jarlego
Production Design Nuel Naval
Musical Director Jessie Lasaten
Direction Rory Quintos
Cast Vilma Santos, Claudine Barretto, Joel Torre, Cherry Pie Picache and Amy Austria/ Also starring Baron Geisler, Jodie Sta. Maria, Leandro Munoz/ Introducing Sheila Mae Alvero, Daniel Morial/ with Odette Khan, Jiro Manio, Don Laurel, Tess Dumpit, Cris Michelena



Tuesday, May 14, 2024

THE 2000s # 19: NINI JACINTO, JETHRO RAMIREZ, PAULA GOMEZ, LEONARDO LITTON AND INTRODUCING BRIGETTE DE JOYA IN "GIGIL" (2000)

A coed finds a way to bring her lover home as a houseboy right under the nose of her overprotective parents. She conceives and her mother, a doctor, plans to abort the child but her boyfriend saves her before the deed can be done.



"Gigil" (2000)
Seiko Films
Release Date May 3, 2000
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Written and Directed by Mauro Gia Samonte
Cast Nini Jacinto, Jethro Ramirez, Paula Gomez, Leonardo Litton/ Introducing Brigette de Joya

Saturday, May 11, 2024

THE 2000s # 18: PHILLIP SALVADOR, SUNSHINE CRUZ, WITH JOKO DIAZ, BOB SOLER, JUN ARISTORENAS ACE ESPINOSA, CHUCK PEREZ, VIA VELOSO, MANDY OCHOA IN "PAG ORAS MO... ORAS MO NA" (2000)

A dedicated policeman turns to alcohol after his son takes a bullet intended for him. He meets a brilliant lawyer only to find out that she is the daughter of the drug lord who masterminded the plan that killed his son.


"Pag Oras Mo... Oras Mo Na" (2000)
Viva Films
Release Date April 22, 2000
Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Film Editor Renato de Leon
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Production Design Alex Ochoa
Musical Director Edwin Ortega
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Augusto Salvador
Cast Phillip Salvador, Sunshine Cruz/ Also starring Joko Diaz, Bob Soler, Jun Aristorenas, Ace Espinosa, Chuck Perez,  Jaime Fabregas,Via Veloso, Mandy Ochoa, Sylvia Sanchez, Emil Sandoval, Jimwell Stevens, Cris Vertido, Rene Hawkins, Edwin Reyes


Monday, May 6, 2024

THE 2000s # 17: DAN ALVARO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), MICKEY FERRIOLS, DENNIS PADILLA, RINA REYES AND A SPECIAL APPEARANCE OF LITO LAPID, JERIC RAVAL, DANTE VARONA, ROMY DIAZ IN "ALAMID (ANG ALAMAT)" (2000)

 A local legend turns over his strength and powers to a little child who grows up to continue what he has started--- as a dark knight that battles evil forces to maintain peace and harmony in the community.


"Alamid (Ang Alamat)" (2000)
MHR Productions
Release Date April 5, 2000
Direction Dan Alvaro
Cast Dan Alvaro (in the title role), Mickey Ferriols, Dennis Padilla, Rina Reyes/ With the special participation- Lito Lapid, Jeric Raval, Dante Varona, Romy Diaz