2. CAREGIVER - P139.54 million
(Star Cinema)

3. FOR THE FIRST TIME - P134.7 million
(Star Cinema)

4. MY BESTFRIEND’S GIRLFRIEND - P101.24million
(GMA Films/Regal Films)

5. DOBOL TROBOL GET REDI 2 RAMBOL - P90.51 million
(Octoarts Films)

6. WHEN LOVE BEGINS - P89.38 million
(Star Cinema/Viva Films)

7. MY ONLY U - P79.18 million
(Star Cinema)

8. MAG-INGAT KA SA KULAM - P76.6 million
(Regal Films)

9. ANG TANGING INA N’YONG LAHAT - P73.7 million*
(Star Cinema)

10. MY BIG LOVE - P68 million
(Star Cinema)

11. SUPAHPAPALICIOUS - P66.98 million
(Star Cinema)

12. ONE TRUE LOVE - P62.47 million
(GMA Films/Regal Films)

There's no nudity, and a "penetration" consummates only towards the end, but Dose is a decidedly sexual journey. It's the story of a boy's coming of age, yet the genius of the movie is that it acknowledges the boy's sexuality as something to be anticipated and inevitable, a thing of the future, but also a tactile presence, already happening.

Edy (Fritz Chavez) likes to watch movies and imitate his favorite actresses. Snippets of screen gems from the 80's -- most of them from great works of camp like Temptation Island and Waikiki -- are interspersed, and it's a wonderful device. What we're made to feel is not merely nostalgia, but more urgently, the hidden allure and danger of Edy's moment-to-moment discoveries. It's an occuring force within him, whether or not there's an explanation for it.

It's the same natural tendency at work when he finds somebody's old dolls and begins to play with them, and also, especially, during an ever-evolving friendship with the house gardener Danny (Yul Servo). Under the steady hand of Writer-Director Senedy Que, the scenes between the boy and the older man are lovely and tender, but also increasingly tense. He frames his shots to suggest sex -- a carefully gripped garden hose here, two bodies on a pendulum swing there, Servo's half-naked body, so near yet so far, in ultra-short denims that expose the underwear bulges -- and it's done with as much wry humor as malicious suspense. What Que has constructed, brilliantly, is the period in a gay boy's life when he doesn't quite know if he should hold back or dive forward, because the world ahead is too unknown but also too mighty to ignore. Servo plays Danny smashingly. Almost innocent in the embrace of his own charisma, but also somewhat calculating, Danny is light and dark, a devil that's also the only guardian angel around. Symbolically, he's the forbidden fruit, a glimpse of both heaven and hell. If some audiences find the movie an uncomfortable viewing, it's because Que has allowed the mixed emotions to curdle all at the same time, resulting in an original blend of calm, almost deadpan, sexy fury. And, for a controversially themed drama, it's surprisingly free of moralistic judgment. I found it touching, funny, sad, and exhilarating. This is a gay coming of age that's deeper, braver, edgier than Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossing of Maximo Oliveros) or Ang Lihim Ni Antonio (Antonio's Secret).

Que, a multi-awarded writer making his directorial debut, bills Dose "a personal film", and whatever the factual details behind the story, it does have the power of a traumatic reminiscence. Every character is touched with a graceful humanity, including the aunt who wishes to cast away Edy's gay demons, played beautifully by Irma Adlawan, and Emilio Garcia as the older Edy, a filmmaker who makes a movie about when he was twelve and finds catharsis. The film also makes room for the boy's loneliness and familial alienation. The images are burnished like a disintegrating home video, long lost and rewatched. Dose is a memory of a present turning into the future -- a near-perfect encapsulation of the precise instance when there was no turning back.

Hollywood has an exciting line-up for 2009. We give you the most-anticipated movies to look forward to in the next year!

The Top 10

1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Daniel Radcliffe
2. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox
3. Avatar - Sigourney Weaver
4. X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Hugh Jackman
5. Monsters VS. Aliens
6. Watchmen
7. Up - (Disney Pixar)
8. Astroboy
9. Hannah Montana - Miley Cyrus
10. Public Enemies - Christian Bale

The Rest of the Top 50

11 Star Strek - Winona Ryder
12. Angels and Demons - Ewan McGregor
13. Terminator Salvation - Christian Bale
14. Inglourious Basterds - Brad Pitt, Mike Myers
15. The Informant - Matt Damon
16. The Taking of Pelham 123 - Denzel Washington, John Travolta
17. They Came From Upstairs - Ashley Tisdale
18. Coraline
19. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Johnny Depp
20. The Lovely Bones - Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon
21. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Brad Pitt
22. 2012 - Woody Harrelson, Danny Glover
23. Bride Wars - Kate Hudson, Anne Hattaway
24. Nottingham - Russell Crowe
25. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
26. Sherlock Holmes - Robert Downey Jr.
27. Dorian Gray - Ben Barnes, Collin Firth
28. S. Darko
29. The Birds - Naomi Watts
30. A Perfect Getaway - (action thriller)
31. The Spirit - Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes
32. The Surrogates - Bruce Willis
33. Inkheart - Brendan Fraser
34. Fanboys
35. G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra - Brendan Fraser, Sienna Miller
36. Creature from the Black Lagoon - Bill Paxton
37. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
38. The Box - Cameron Diaz, James Marsden
39. Planet 51 - (scifi)
40. The Proposal - Sandra Bullock
41. Ninja Assassin - Rain
42. The International - Naomi Watts, Clive Owen
43. Knowing - Nicholas Cage
44. Nine - Nicole Kidman, Daniel Day Lewis
45. Spy Hunter - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
46. Fast and Furious - Paul Walker, Vin Diesel
47. Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian
48. Red Sonja
49. Friday the 13th
50. The Wolfman - Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins

(Cast and title are subject to change without prior notice)

Here is the list of winners on the recently concluded 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Awards night held at the Sofitel Hotel in Manila.

Best Director
Mark Meily
(Baler)

Best Screenplay
Baler

Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award
Antonio Villegas
(Baler)

Best Supporting Actress
Manilyn Reynes
(One Night Only)

Best Supporting Actor
Philip Salvador
(Baler)

Best Actor
Christopher De Leon
(Magkaibigan)

Best Actress
Anne Curtis
(Baler)

3rd Best Festival Picture
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After

2nd Best Festival Picture
Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat

Best Picture
Baler

Best Cinematography
Lee Meily
(Baler)

Best Production Design
Aped Santos
(Baler)

Best Editing
Danny Anonuevo
(Baler)

Best Visual Effects
Robert Quilao
(Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Busical Score
Jessie Lasaten
(Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Theme Song
“Lipad” by Jessie Lasaten and Artemio Abad Jr., performed by Lea Salonga
(Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Sound
Albert Idioma and Wally Dellosa
(Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia)

Best Original Story
Jose Javier Reyes
(One Night Only)

Best Child Performer
Robert Villar
(Shake, Rattle, and Roll X)

Best Make-Up
Noli Villalobos
(Desperadas 2)

Time Magazine released it’s own list of the Top 10 Movies of the Year, and it’s quite interesting. Disney’s Wall-E topped the list while the box-office flop Speed Racer made it to their Top 10 and snubbed the critically acclaimed Dark Knight.

A total of 6 Hollywood and 4 non-US films comprise Time’s Top 10 Movies for 2008:

1. WALL-E

2. Synecdoche, New York

3. My Winnipeg (Canada)

4. 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days (Romania)

5. Milk

6. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

7. Slumdog Millionaire (India)

8. Iron Man

9. Speed Racer

10. Encounters at the End of the World (Germany)

Frozen River

Gran Torino

Iron Man

Milk

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Dark Knight

The Wrestler

Wall-E

Wendy and Lucy

The top 10 list were chosen by 13-member panels. Members included writer Mark Harris, filmmaker Robert Towne, and critics Leonard Maltin, Elvis Mitchell and Richard Schickel.

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Sa wakas ay mapapanood na rin sa unang parte ng susunod na taon sa pinilakang-tabing ang isa sa mga paborito kong cartoon series, walang iba kundi ang Dragon Ball Z. Maliit pa lamang ako ay nanonood na ako nyan at hanggang ngayon ay napapanood pa rin sa telebisyon ng mga bagong henerasyon.

Mabuti naman at naisipan ng 20th Century Fox na gawan ng pelikula ang naturang sikat na cartoon series. Ang naturang pelikula ay pinamagatang Dragonball Evolution na pinagbibidahan ni Justin Chatwin at ang magiging mortal niyang kalaban ay si Piccolo sa katauhan ni James Marsters. Si James Wong naman ang mapalad ni direktor nito.

Sigurado akong marami na ang naka-abang nito na mapanood at syempre tatabo ito sa takilya. Sa official trailer pa lamang ay mapapamangha ka na. Pero alam kong simula pa lang yan at meron pang susunod na edition.

According to the box-office report from the festival insider, Star Cinema’s entry to this year’s MMFF - “Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat” - leads 1st day earnings.

Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat is the sequel to the no. 1 all-time box-office hit “Ang Tanging Ina” which was shown in 2003. The movie is topbilled by Ai Ai delas Alas and Eugene Domingo among others and directed by Wenn de Ramas for Star Cinema.

There are early predictions that the Ai Ai delas Alas-starrer will lead the box-office race and it looks like it’s heading to reality as tickets for the Star Cinema movie were sold out in some SM Cinemas. The said comedy film is rated G by the MTRCB for the whole family to enjoy.

Running in second place is Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After. Tito, Vic and Joey reprises their role in the film adaptation of their hit tv sitcom 20 years ago. Directed by Tony Reyes, expect to catch several stars making a cameo in the movie including Bong Revilla Jr., Manny Pacquiao and Sharon Cuneta.

In 3rd place is the 10th installment of the popular horror franchise Shake, Rattle and Roll. The Regal Films entry is topbilled by Gerald Anderson, Kim Chiu and Marian Rivera.

On the other hand, two entries received the highest grade of “A” for excellence in filmmaking from the Cinema Evaluation Board. The Viva Films entry “Baler” and the Jinggoy Estrada-Christopher de Leon starrer “Magkaibigan” will be exempted from paying amusement tax to the government for receiving the “A” grade. Apparently, “Baler” badly needed the tax exemption because according to reports, it is the highest-budgeted film among the 8 entries of the Metro Manila Film Festival this year.

The Awards Night is happening on December 27. Among the 8 entries, Magkaibigan and Baler are expected to haul trophies including Best Picture. Unless, another surprise is in store.

The Metro Manila Film Festival will run from December 25, 2008 to January 7, 2009 in theaters nationwide.

Ancient mythology speaks of vagina dentata. Folk tales relate stories of women with toothed vagina that castrate men’s member during sexual intercourse. It’s a story no one has probably heard of, but in the 2007 Sundance hit aptly titled “Teeth”, the myth achieves urban legend status and shows the world how sinister and gratifying it is for a woman to have vagina dentata.

Dawn (Jess Weixler) is a teenage spokesperson for a Christian group that advocates abstinence and celibacy among the youth. She meets Tobey (Hale Appleman) in the same group and it’s evident that they both like each other. ‘Like’ is a four-letter word and so is ‘lust’. When they visit a secluded swimming spot, the two try not to entertain their ‘unpure’ thoughts of seeing each other butt naked, but the more they try not to, the more they do. Damn that purity pledge.

The flesh sure is weak. The two began kissing and Tobey forced himself into Dawn, that’s when the unthinkable happened. A snapping sound is heard. Tobey screams frantically. Dawn screams as well. And the camera zooms in on Tobey’s wang. However, Tobey’s wang is not in its usual place anymore, rather it is seen on the floor. Another satisfied customer of vagina dentata. Congratulations.

Dawn desperately seeks for answers that will explain her condition. As she wrestles with her morals and guilt, she realizes that this curse is also a gift so that she can protect herself. From there, you can just imagine how our heroine turns herself from virginal to spiteful villainess hungry to emasculate more assholes.

“Teeth” is not your typical horror film. You won’t find random apparitions of long-haired women or guys screaming for help while Dawn runs after them in the lawn. This horror film slash dark comedy is a story of first love and innocence lost, and eventually transforms itself into a female revenge fantasy – a woman’s answer to men who only look at them as sex objects. Payback is a bitch.

Careful young lads, before you put your pole in that hole, be sure to inspect that there are no teeth in there.

* Good news: “Teeth” is coming to our cinemas soon. Its trailer is already playing in Robinsons malls, and its poster can already be seen in Gateway mall.

When “Urduja” was released in mid-2008, its claim was that it is the FIRST full-length animated film produced locally. That claim was fallacious. “Ibong Adarna” has earned that distinction single-handedly in 1997. With the release of “Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia”, Cutting Edge Productions promises another first in Philippine cinema. It is touted as the Philippines’ first all-digital, full-length animated movie. Unlike “Ibong Adarna” and “Urduja”, the production of “Dayo” is completely paperless. Animation is rendered through a combination of traditional and 3D technologies.

Much has been said about the sheer talent of Pinoy animators but because of the lukewarm condition of the animation industry in the country, these animators are forced to search for greener pastures elsewhere. Many are employed by Disney and Warner studios, while some are subcontractors of animation houses. I can just imagine the excitement and dedication over this animated film in its two-year span of production.

The Gist

“Dayo” unfolds like a typical underdog story. The shy and timid Bubuy (voiced by Nash Aguas) is always picked on by the bullies in school. He dreams of soaring the vast sky and flying high above the clouds in order to escape his humdrum life. His life is turned upside down when his grandparents were abducted by elementals. Together with Anna (voiced by Katrina “Hopia” Legaspi), the vegetarian manananggirl, they cross the portal separating our world and Elementalia. With the help of Narsi (voiced by Michael V.), the narcissistic and feeling cool tikbalang, and Nuno (voiced by Peque Galaga), the wise sage, Bubuy braved the dangers that lurk Elementalia in order to save his grandparents before the next full moon rises to its peak. His adventures in Elementalia transformed Bubuy from zero to hero.

The Verdict

“Dayo” is brimming with authentic Filipino elements – folklores, myths, pop culture references, and even Pinoy slang. Mythical creatures abound Elementalia, but “Dayo” reanimates them in a manner never seen before. Here, you’ll see a diwata that transforms itself into an evil bruha, mermen and mermaids defying the law of gravity, an evil kapre who speaks in Waray, a band of aswangs and tiyanaks that shape-shifts, a cross-breed between an alitaptap and a tutubi (aptly called alitubi), and many more. These creatures can give Pokemons a run for their money.

The voice acting from the star-studded cast is also commendable. The rest of the ensemble consists of Pokwang as Vicky, Anna’s yayananggal; Laurice Guillen as Diwata/Bruha and Kapre; Noel Trinidad as Lolo Meong; Nova Villa as Lola Nita; and Johnny Delgado as Carpio, Anna’s father and Elementalia’s manananggol.

The laudable soundtrack and musical score, likewise, deserves special mention. Lea Salonga recorded the theme song “Lipad”, while Roots of Nature performed a more upbeat version of the song. Jessie Lasaten took over production duties and records the musical score with a full orchestra under the baton of Gerard Salonga. In order to jive with the feel and mood of Elementalia, the orchestral score is accompanied with ethnic Pinoy instruments courtesy of Joey Ayala.

“Dayo” has its own share of shortcomings as well especially on the technical side. There were glitches here and there with regards to animation rendering and shading. There are scenes where the images become flat, as if they have turned into cardboard figures and paper dolls. Cutting Edge Productions could really use some help in this department, especially if they plan to turn this animated film into a trilogy.

The film is intended to make the kids giggle in excitement and jump for joy, but for adults, the simplistic story will get in the way of sensible enjoyment. This is not Wall-E that imparts socially relevant messages about the planet and humanity. The plot is as basic as it can get. Perhaps intentionally, in order to help the kids easily digest what the film has to offer.


* published in Philippine Entertainment Portal

When Ang Tanging Ina was released in 2003, everyone was taken by surprise. Back then, Ai-Ai de las Alas was not a Megastar or a Star for all Seasons who can topbill a movie all on her own. But armed with spontaneous goofs and inventive spoofs, Ang Tanging Ina made millions in the box office, making it one of the highest-grossing Filipino film during that time. (Kris Aquino's Sukob dethroned it in 2006.) After five years, a boob tube spin-off, and another "Ina" movie (Ang Cute ng Ina Mo), Star Cinema revamps the franchise with the sequel Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat.

SYNOPSIS. Ai-Ai returns as Ina Montecillo, the single mother of twelve. Most of the original cast reprises their roles. Eugene Domingo plays the wacky but supportive best friend, Rowena. The children of Ina were played by: Carlo Aquino as Dimitri, Alwyn Uytingco as Pip, Shaina Magdayao as Severina, Serena Dalrymple as Cate, Jiro Manio as Shammy, and Yuki Kadooka as Ten-Ten. Meanwhile, Marvin Agustin (Juan), Nikki Valdez (Tudis), Heart Evangelista (Portia), and Mark Acueza (Sixto) did not reprise their roles. Marvin and Heart are now contract stars of GMA-7, while Nikki and Mark have retired from show business. However, Ina explains their whereabouts during the film's opening sequence.

Faced with the same dilemma she had in Part 1, Ina struggles to make both ends meet for her family but Lady Luck doesn't seem to be on her side. She unwittingly sabotages every chance she gets to secure a stable job. So she continues to jump from one odd job to the next as fast as reality shows churn out new TV stars. But there's more to being a mother than just being an income provider. All she wants is for her children to be proud of her. Ina soon finds herself as a chambermaid in the Malacañang Palace and eventually the president of this 80+ million strong nation. How it happened is for viewers to find out.

For a movie about the president, it is inevitable for Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat not to have political undertones but director Wenn Deramas and screenwriter Mel del Rosario stayed away from such. Being satirical never fails to give comedies a deeper meaning, that beneath the surface of humor and folly lays genuine societal problems. This could have worked for the film's benefit, but Direk Wenn merely scratched the surface and took the safe route. Instead, it reflected on the colorful past of Philippine politics, making pop culture references to snap elections, special treatment to convicted ex-politicians, and Pinoy's obsession with People Power revolutions.

In lieu of the insanely funny spoofs from Part 1, the screenwriter rephrases salawikain (sayings) to become witty lines such as "ang batang masipag, paglaki pagod" and "aanhin mo pa ang mala-palasyong bahay kung hindi ka naman doon nakatira." They become staple quotations uttered by Ina throughout the film.


THE VERDICT. Stripping the film down to its core, the real gift of Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat are the performances. No doubt that Ai-Ai delas Alas is one of the most versatile actresses today. She embodies what the character asks for. Playing a character as comical as Ina, it would be easy for her to reduce the character to a mere caricature. But through Ai-Ai's understanding of the demands of her character, she made Ina a three-dimensional character capable of giving selfless love and making mistakes.

Eugene Domingo also puts her game face on as Ina's sidekick. She has a natural gift of humor. She could play a cactus and still be funny. Whenever this duo is together, the screen lights up with unanimous laughter and cheers. There are corny jokes thrown in once in a while and slapstick humor is abundant but there are several memorable moments worth mentioning.

One of the funny scenes in the movie is when Ina and Rowena caught Jeffrey, played by John Prats, visiting Severina in their humble abode (If you'll remember, Jeffrey used to date Portia. In this sequel, Jeffrey allegedly broke Portia's heart and is now out to get Severina. The best friends confronted Jeffrey and asked him to stay away from Severina. Ina asks, "tutuhugin mo ba ang mga anak ko?" Then Rowena suddenly butts in, "at sino ang isusunod mo, ako?" That scene was definitely hilarious.

Although the supporting cast isn't given much to do, they have their own little moments to shine. Another funny scene is during the confrontation between Dimitri and Pip after the former found out that the latter has a sex scandal currently on circulation. Dimitri says, "Kayo talagang mga bakla, salot!" Without hesitation, Pip answers back, "I may be a slut, but I'm the best slut in town." The line is picked up from a line delivered by Anne Curtis in ABS-CBN's Maging Sino Ka Man. "*****! Salot ang sabi ko, hindi slut," exclaims Dimitri.

Direk Wenn and scriptwriter Mel stick to the formula that made its predecessor a runaway blockbuster hit, combining a hefty dose of comedic stunts and a hint of family drama just enough to wet our hankies. The film could have experimented a bit to shake things up. But as it is, it is good to know that the charm of Ai-Ai and Eugene hasn't worn off one bit in this latest "Ina" installment.

Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat will open in cinemas nationwide starting Christmas Day, December 25.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a drama fantasy movie from Paramount Pictures starring Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth the Golden Age, The Lord of the Rings) and Brad Pitt (12 Monkeys, Legends of the Fall, Mr. and Mrs. Smith).

Synopsis: “I was born under unusual circumstances.” And so begins “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man’s life can be.

Astro Boy is a movie adaptation of the popular Japanese anime in the 80’s featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy and Freddie Highmore.

Synopsis: Set in Metro City, a grieving scientist constructs a young robot with incredible powers in the image of the son he has lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving scientist’s expectations, “Astro Boy” leaves, embarking on a journey of acceptance and betrayal that eventually leads him back to to the home he left in order to save Metro City and the father who had rejected him.

Released by Sony Pictures, Astro Boy is set to premiere on October 23, 2009.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a movie adaptation from Marvel Comics that centers on the talon-clawed mutant superhero from the X-Men starring Sexiest Man Alive of 2008 - Hugh Jackman (Australia, X-Men).





Also starring in X-Men Origins: Wolverine are Liev Schreiber as Victor Creed/Sabretooth, Danny Huston as Col. William Stryker, Taylor Kitsch as Gambit, Will. i. am as Wraith, Lynn Collins as Kayla Silverfox, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Dominic Monaghan as Barnell, Asian Heartthrob Daniel Henney as Agent Zero, Tahyna Tozzi as Emma Frost and Troye Sivan as Young Logan.

Directed by Gavin Hood, X-Men Origins: Wolverine is set to premiere on Summer of 2009.

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera were considered as the hottest loveteam when they made two hit TV series such as Marimar and Dyesebel, but as far as their movie 'One True Love' is concerned, their tandem is not really that hot as the movie finds it hard to enter the Top 10 Highest Grossing Films of 2008.

As of November 30, 2008, 'One True Love', which premiered in theaters last November 19, has a total gross earnings of 53.2 million pesos, which only ranks 11th highest grossing film of the year.

I expected a lot from this movie especially that their teleseryes were consistent in getting 40+ ratings, according to AGB Nielsen Media Research.

In February, Marian was paired to Richard Gutierrez in the Valentine movie 'My Bestfriend's Girlfriend' and it was a hit, currently #4 in the Philippine Box Office for 2008.

But, with the "not so favorable" box-office results of 'One True Love', it's safe to say that the success of 'My Bestfriend's Girlfriend' can be solely attributed to Richard, who also made another hit last August via 'For the First Time' with KC Concepcion.

Meanwhile, 'Scaregivers' which stars Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola had an amazing start, with a 5-day box-office gross of 13.9 million pesos.

PHILIPPINE BOX OFFICE FOR 2008
(Tagalog Movies only)
as of November 30, 2008
An EXCLUSIVE Compilation

1. A Very Special Love PHP 179,569,117
2. Caregiver PHP 139,536,302
3. For The First Time PHP 132,774,212
4. My Bestfriend's Girlfriend PHP 101,257,479
5. Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! PHP 90,507,251
6. When Love Begins... PHP 89,376,729
7. Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam PHP PHP 85,469,574
8. My Only Ü PHP 78,399,615 (as of November 23, 2008)
9. My Big Love PHP 69,703,502
10. SupahPapalicious PHP 66,988,528
11. One True Love PHP 53,263,747 (as of November 30, 2008)
12. Manay Po 2: Overload PHP 30,405,258
13. My Monster Mom PHP 29,209,289
14. Ikaw pa rin, bongga ka boy! PHP 24,668,554
15. I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust and Love You) PHP PHP 23,709,311
16. Scaregivers PHP 13,899,460 (as of November 30, 2008)
17. Urduja PHP 11,518,774
18. Ploning PHP 10,779,030
19. Loving You PHP 4,336,656
20. Torotot PHP 2,133,244
21. Ate PHP 1,877,603
22. Half Blood Samurai (under PHP 1,000,000)

Sequel to the original movie, Ang Tanging Ina, Ai-Ai Dela Alas stars once again in this hilarious comedy movie now titled "Ang Tanging Ina Nyong Lahat".

Ang Tanging Ina Nyong Lahat is Star Cinema's official entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. This time, Ina, with her full grown kids is up to becoming the president of the Philippines.

Starring Ai-Ai de las Alas as Ina, Eugene Domingo as Rowena, Nikki Valdez as Tudis, Carlo Aquino as Dimitri/Tri, Paula Peralejo as Portia/Por, Alwyn Uytingco as Tirso/Pip, Shaina Magdayao as Severina/Seven, Serena Dalrymple as Cate, Jiro Manio as Shammy, Yuki Kadooka as Ten-ten, Dennis Padilla as Eddie, John Prats as Jeffrey, Pinky Amador as Gretchen’s Mom
Mandy Ochoa as Gretchen’s Dad, Angelica Panganiban as Gretchen, and Ricci Chan.

Directed by Wenn Deramas, the movie is showing on December 25, 2008.

A continuation of the story of four women with the same mother of different fathers - Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera — with the addition of a fifth cast, Ogie Alcasid as their other half-sister.

Desperadas 2 is produced by Regal Films and directed by Joel Lamangan.

Showing in more than 100 theaters nationwide on December 25, 2008.

Ngayong 2009, bigatin ang mga pelikulang inihanda Star Cinema para lamang sa inyo! ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (widely known as Star Cinema), is a wholly owned subsidiary of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, the only Philippine multi-media conglomerate with platforms in television, radio, cable television, motion picture production, music recording, internet and magazine publishing, uniquely positioned to offer its customers unparalleled opportunities in advertising and cross promotion.

January:
Love Me Again (Love Down Under)
-Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual.

February:
You Changed My Life
-Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz

March:
Estrella
-A youth horror flick that will star today's most admired and popular teen stars: Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Jake Cuenca, Geoff Eigenmann

April:
And I Love You So
"Would a young widow learn to love again? Starring today's most sought teleserye royalties Sam Milby, Bea Alonzo and Derek Ramsay

May:
Amnesia
-Bong Revilla's much-awaited return to Star Cinema together with the Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga

June:
The Man I Loved
-The much awaited team up on the big screen of mega daughter KC Concepcion and hearthrob Piolo Pascual


August:
T2
-From the director who brought you Feng Shui and Sukob, Chito S. Rono, Starring the Diamond Star Ms. Maricel Soriano together with Derek Ramsey and child star Mika dela Cruz. This also marks the return of kapuso star Camille Pratts in a Star Cinema movie.

September:
A Mother's Story
-The much awaited comeback on the big screen of Philippines' Star for all Season Ms. Vilma Santos together with the controversial team up of today's most popular teleserye leading men, John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano. This also marks the return of Kapuso Star Carmina Villaroel in a Star Cinema movie.

October
Priest
-The country's most sought leading man Aga Mulach together with the most sought teleserye leading lady Angel Locsin, in their first big screen team up.

November
A Love Affair
-The much awaited & biggest comeback of the year together in the big screen, Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales plus Malaysian star, Carmen Soo.


(no dates mentioned):
RPG - first 3-D animated movie
Claudine Barretto movie
Judy Ann Santos romantic drama movie
Angelica Panganiban/Gabby Concepcion movie

Only from the box-office and award winning producer in the country: STAR CINEMA!

We have launched today Lea Salonga's version of "Lipad," theme song of "Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia," an all-digital, full-length animated film entry to the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Music by Jessie Lasaten, executive producer and musical scorer. Lyrics by Temi Abad, Jr.

The song was recorded with the FILharmoniKA, conducted by Gerard Salonga.

The animated film's original soundtrack recording, under the Sony BMG (Philippines) label, will be available in stores soon.

Support "Dayo" as it opens in Philippine cinemas on December 25, 2008.

Visit the film's official web site at http://www.dayomovie.com/

'Dayo' is produced by Cutting Edge Productions.

This is the Music video courtesy by ooliveros

Cutting Edge Productions showcases Pinoy animation in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Fest entry "Dayo".

This is the full cinema trailer of the 1st fully-digital animated feature film of the Philippines, DAYO, an official entry for the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival. Screening starts December 25, 2008 in selected theaters nationwide. Produced by CuttingEdge Productions, directed by Robert Quilao.

This is the trailer of the movie courtesy by oiochiefoio

Synopsis:

"Dayo" is a heartwarming story of overcoming one's fear and triumphing over adversity. It centers on the 11-year-old Bubuy (voiced by Nash Aguas) who is out to save his abducted grandparents in the land of Elementalia, a magical and mystical world that houses many of the Philippines' mythical creatures and other enchanted elements. Along the way, Bubuy meets Anna Manananggirl (voiced by Katrina Legaspi), a teen manananggal (a winged creature that can separate her torso from her lower body) who befriends and helps Bubuy in his quest to rescue his grandparents.

Starring: Johnny Delgado, Katrina Michelle Legaspi, Laurice Guillen, Michael V., Nash Aguas, Noel Trinidad, Nova Villa, Pokwang .

Directed by: Robert Quilao

THE OctoArts sex comedy entry, "One Night Only," is about the hilarious sexcapades of various characters in a motel and writer-director Joey Reyes wants to stress that the rumor that all the sex-filled misadventures portrayed in it are all based on his own personal motel experiences is simply not true. "Yung iba lang," he laughs. "The other stories are based on the experiences of other friends at 'yung kay Alex de Rossi na extrang tinangay sa set ng isang aktor happened on the set of a movie I did, 'Kung Ako Na Lang Sana'. Biglang nawala 'yung isang aktor ko, dinala pala sa motel 'yung extra."

The various interwoven stories in it revolve on Katrina Halili as a golddigger who has a congressman lover (Ricky Davao) and a Chinese businessman as lovers, Alessandra de Rossi as the extra who's taken to the motel by an action star (Paolo Contis) for a one-night stand, Jennylyn Mercado as the lover of a lesbian (Manilyn Reynes) and Joross Gamboa as the kept boy of a homosexual (Chokoleit), and Diana Zubiri and Valerie Concepcion as two girls who don't know they're sharing the same hunk (Jon Avila.) So which is the character he can identify with? "Si Diana who, after going to bed, asks Jon: Will you still respect me?"

It's said that "One Night Only" is up against "Desperadas 2" as they're both comedies about five women. "Ay, hindi, magkaiba sila kasi itong 'One Night Only' happens only in the course of nine hours inside a motel. We used the Tripoli Motel in Marcos Highway as our set."

Who shone the most in the movie? "All of them are good, wala akong naging problema. But I realized that Katrina is really most effective as a comedienne. The funniest players are Manilyn and Chokoleit as the lesbian and gay managers na nagpalit ng dates nila to get inside the motel. Kunwari, si Joross ang kay Mane at si Jennylyn kay Chokoleit. Ang nangyari, sina Joross at Jen ang nagkagustuhan. Naawa naman ako kay Jon Avila kasi about 40% of the film, he's just in his briefs as this man who tries to please two women in bed. But he's not conscious at all dahil siguro sanay mag-model ng briefs. I assure the viewers tatawa sila sa 'One Night Only' from start to finish."

Joey is this year's most prolific mainstream director having finished five films: "When Love Begins," "Monster Mom," "One Night Only," "Magkaibigan" (another filmfest entry) and "Civil Status: Single" which will be shown next year. He's also all set to start the Richard-KC Valentine movie to be shot in a beautiful resort in Coron, Palawan. In 2009, he wants to buy his own digital camera to make his own indie film, preferably the story of violinist Ernest Vallejo who was held captive by the Japanese in Fort Santiago during World War II.

This is short review of the MMFF official movie entry, Desperadas 2 for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2008 awards. Desperadas 2 is actually a sequel to the first movie, Desperadas and stars the same set of character from Ruffa Mae Quinto, Ruffa Gutierrez, Marian Rivera and Iza Calzado. This is a Regal Entertainment feature and directed by the critically acclaimed Joel Lamangan.

There is really very little for me to say about Desperadas but what I can tell you is that this is not just your ordinary movie of four distinct attitude of each of the girls having only one mother but with different fathers each. They get along together and go along with each other and I bet you would want to watch this movie also because of the unique set-up of the theme. This is rare in its likeness that Filipinos have come to grow up with the kind of culture as a woman and as a person. Unique setting of the story and character is the right word for me on this film, Desperadas 2.

This is the trailer of Desperadas 2 courtesy by cooldude1820

Watch another hilarious adventure of the sisters plus a new addition.

The girls are BACK!!

A sequel to Desperadas and an official entry to the 2008 MMFF

Staring Marian Rivera as Courtney, Iza Calzado as Stephanie, Ruffa Gutierrez as Isabella, Ruffa Mae Quinto as Patricia and Ogie Alcasid as Lugaluda (new half sister)
Showing Christams Day!! (12/25/08)

Jessica - Anna Kendrick
Rosalie Cullen - Nikki Reed
Jacob - Taylor Lautner
Emmett Cullen - Kellan Lutz
Jasper Cullen - Jackson Rathbone
Mike Newton - Michael Welch
Billy Black - Gil Birmingham
Eric - Justin Chon
Angela - Christian Serratos
Mr. Molina - Jose Zuniga
Victoria/Nomad Vampire - Rachelle Lefevre
Laurent/Nomad Vampire - Edi Gathegi
Rene - Sarah Clarke
Gregory Tyree Boyce - Tyler
Ned Bellamy - Waylan Forge
Matt Bushnell - Phil

Napanood ko ang Twilight with a friend last Sunday with a friend at Robinsons Galleria. Actually, sa Tuesday ko pa supposed to be papanoorin ang Twilight pero since hindi ko type ang mga showijng na movies sa open noong araw na iyon at Roinsons Galleria ay napapayag na rin akong manood ng Twilight. Meaning, 2 times ko itong papanoorin kasi may naka schedule ako bukas na date at papanoorin namin itong Twilight.

Well, natuwa ako kasi maraming nakapila at talaga namang may mga reserved seats na at Cinema 1 ng Robinsons Galleria meaning talagang maganda ito. When we entered the Cinema, may mga nakatayo (kahit na may reserved seats sila for sure kasi naghahanap ng makakatabi...) at umupo na kami sa O21 at O22. Tamang-tama lang ang dating namin kasi katatapos lang.

Wala talaga akong idea sa Twilight, ang alam ko lang talaga ay story ito ng vampire na nainlove sa isang human. 'Yun lang talaga kaya excited ako sa panonood. Kapag kasi kwentong vampire at mga horror films ay mahilig ako.
Nasurpried talaga ako sa attack ng film. Marami rin kasing mag nakakatawang scenes 'dun at natuwa ako sa courage ni Bella kahit na nalaman niya na vampire si Edward. Well, talaga namang sulit na ulitin ito ulit bukas with my date... syempre ang love ko.

Carlisle – they need to fix his make-up. It made him seem unattractive. I liked the acting though. Very convincing naman kahit papaano.

Esme –Was a little short, a little overweight, pero cute naman. Wala lang... Natuwa lang ako.

Alice - They nailed the look, but her voice was a bit strange. Parang hindi lang akama sa kanya.

Jasper - Hands down, Jasper had the closest body to what the book describes. I’m unsure why they felt the need to give him ugly hair. He was fine as an actor, but I certainly didn’t want him to speak more than he did.

Emmett - PBagay na bagay sa kanya. Hintayin ko na lang siya sa second installation ng movie.

Rosalie - Medyo awkward ang tingin ko sa kanya... Parang pakawala siya sa pamilya nila... Like a bitch? Sorry for the term.

Few reasons why a lot of girls love Edward Anthony Masen Cullen...
A normal guy would say, "I love you Baby!"
Edward would say, "You are my life now".
As you leave the house...
A normal guy would say, "Bye, see yah!"
Edward would say, "Hurry back to me".
While you've gone far away,
A normal guy would say, "I miss you!"
Edward would say, "It's like you've taken half myself with you".
If you die, a normal guy would find another....
Edward would kill himself cause "life without you isn't worth living".

I am looking forward sa second installation ng movie na ito: New Moon sa mas magandang mga characters at mga kaabang-abang na mga characters.

I left completely surprised, in a good way. This movie went well beyond my expectations, and, shockingly enough, my friend also enjoyed the movie. This movie actually made us like the series more. It satisfied my urge to see these characters come to life. Sure, it was cheesy and awkward in some parts, but teen romance is cheesy and awkward. I think we can all agree with that. All I can say is "You'll Gonna Love the Vampires of Twilight!" Thats it!