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Metro Manila Film Festival 2019 - are you Ready?

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:23:00 +0000

The time has come for the once a year, much awaited film festival in the Philippines - the Metro Manila Film Festival 2019!

Are you excited? Do you already know which movie to watch first? I recommend we watch at least 5 of them and to show all out support to all production especially those that you would consider not as "famous" as the rest.

Here are the first three I think would rake in the box office this Christmas:

MIRACLE IN CELL # 7

Now who's ready to cry like crazy? Here's the first one to watch!

MISSION UNSTAPABOL

As always, MMFF will never be complete without bossing. For family time, good time then this movie is for you.

THE MALL, THE MERRIER

If you can't help laugh at these two daily in The Showtime then watching them fight each other on the big screen would be a good family time as well. If you ask me, I would rather go with Vice than Bossing for personal reasons.

1 More Day to Go! MAN OF STEEL!

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:17:00 +0000

Who isn't Excited?

1 more day to go!

Juana C. The Movie Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:13:00 +0000

From the people who created "Patayin sa Shokot si Remington" comes another movie filled with laughter and thought provoking dialogues and "statements": Juana C. The Movie.

Juana C. The Movie (creatively put to sound like Wanna See the Movie?") stars Juana Change (Or Wanna Change?). And rightly so because I heard that the movie defies the status quo and speaks the unspoken. Courageously asks, "why not change?"

It's not yet shown in SM Cebu but it's already showing in a lot of cinemas.

Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JuanaCTheMovie

Juana C. The Movie Trailer

Four Sisters and a Wedding Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 04:08:00 +0000

Four Sisters and a Wedding stars Toni Gonzaga, Shaina Magdayao, Angel Locsin, Bea Alonzo and Enchong Dee.

They're supposed to be sisters who are over protective of their unco hijo Enchong Dee. The whole movie I guess would revolve around them planning to stop the wedding. According to the trailer, the sisters are trying their best to do their brother's life when it's their lives that need fixing. Just in time to add a mix of drama to the movie with their mother coming into the picture.

Predictable as always but it's interesting to see all of these girls in One movie. Plus Toni is in it. Enough to make me watch.

Insidious Chapter 2 on Friday the 13th

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:31:00 +0000

Here's the trailer you really want to see.

Insidious Chapter 2 trailer

BROMANCE: My Brother's Romance | Zanjoe Marudo

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:11:00 +0000

BROMANCE: My Brother's Romance starring Zanjoe Marudo and Kristine Reyes
Directed by Wenn V. Deramas

I think this is going be very fun!

Got To Believe | Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla Official Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:11:00 +0000

In celebration of the 60 year anniversary of Philippine Television. ABS - CBN offers another love story that will capture every Filipino's hearts all over the world. Starring the most sought-after love team today: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, here's Got To Believe!

A Moment In Time trailer Coco Martin | Julia Montes

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:47:00 +0000

A Moment In Time starring Coco Martin | Julia Montes

Trailer

"A Moment In Time" starring Coco Martin, Julia Montes

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:42:00 +0000

After the long wait the Walang Hanggan fans will now catch their favorite love team in the big screen.
This Feb. 13, Coco Martin and Julia Montes or shall I say Daniel and Katerina will once again make our hearts kilig in their first movie together, A Moment In Time.
Hopefully this turns out to be a phenomenon again. What do you think?

SUDDENLY IT'S MAGIC full trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:39:00 +0000

SUDDENLY IT'S MAGIC full trailer

Starring Erich Gonzales and Mario Maurer

I'm surprised they actually looked good together! It's a risk but I think people would love them especially the part when Mario says "I'm gonna make you ligaw and harana." I'm sure everyone would just start saying "aaahhhhh"...

This Guy's In Love With U Mare! (full trailer)

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:33:00 +0000

This Guy's In Love With U Mare! (full trailer)

Starring Vice Ganda, Toni Gonzaga and Luis Manzano

Directed by Wenn V. Deramas

Now this one's worth watching!

If you're looking for a feel good, funny, out-of-this-world comedy, then you found the movie!

With these three stooges coming together, I am expecting a cinema filled with laughters and giggles. I'll be the first in the line!

A Secret Affair (Official Trailer)

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:22:00 +0000

A Secret Affair (Official Trailer)

Starring Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay and Andi Eigenmann

I know, I know, I know. No Other Woman was a big hit! But do you really think having the same plot with trying hard catchy phrases would still do the trick... Wake up!

Can you not be more un-creative?

The Mistress: John Lloyd, Bea 10th Anniv Movie

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:20:00 +0000

Watch "THE MISTRESS FULL TRAILER" on YouTube

Who's excited to watch the 10th Anniversary of John Lloyd and Bea love team?

I AM!

There'll always be a Reason to Worship no matter what!

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:46:00 +0000

Watch "Hillsong - Desert Song - With Subtitles/Lyrics" on YouTube

It's already 1:40am and I'm still awake listening to amazing Hillsong Worship songs.

Here is Desert Song! I'm particularly bless with these lyrics:

"All of my life. In every season, You are still GOD and I have a reason to worship."

Premium Rush starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:26:00 +0000

Watched Premium Rush last Saturday and this movie live up to its Title. I and my friends were literally catching our breath during the "running after scenes" adding the element of danger as he can anytime crash into any car.

It also makes autre to touch the hearts of the sentimental ones by adding the story of a Mother whose only wish is to see her soon.

Plus as an add-on feature: Joseph gave us a free tour of New York!

I recommend you watch it!

Breaking Dawn Part 2 Sneak Peek

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:43:00 +0000

Here's what we've been waiting for...

Breaking Dawn Part 2 Sneak Peek

Are you excited?

Taylor Lautner: Here's a sneak peek of what you've been waiting for! Be first to see the full Breaking Dawn - Part 2 teaser trailer, premiering TOMORROW on Yahoo! Movies at 8:00am ET/5:00am PT!

38th Metro Manila Film Festival | Film Entries

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:25:00 +0000

It's that time of the year again when we will celebrate Pinoy talents and creativity in film making. Or will we really?

Almost every year, you'd expect a "Panday", a "Shake Rattle and Roll" and an "Enteng Kabisote" and true enough, that's what we get. Seeing the 8 MMFF film entries this year makes you say, "Not again!".

All along I wondered what the real purpose of this festival: is it to showcase Filipino's creativity where the winner can be a great contender as one of the Best Foreign Films in the Oscars? or is this a festival to get money. Even how much we deny it, the latter is what's happening.

Nevertheless, I'd still have high hopes on some other films. I mean we have a Nora Aunor's "El Presidente" and Kris Aquino's and Vice Ganda's "Sisteraka". Hopefully the good ones can outweigh the traditional ones.

Furthermore I expected a Coco Martin film given he's one of the best actors of this generation but now he doesn't. Probably because he's not yet too bankable.

Here are the 8 Official Entries for the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF):

1. “Sisteraka” starring Vice Ganda and Kris Aquino
(Star Cinema in partnership with Viva Films)

2. “One More Try” starring Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes and Zanjoe Marudo.
(Star Cinema)

3. “Conyo Problems” starring Aljur Abrenica, Solenn Heussaff, Mikael Daez and Isabelle Daza.
(GMA Films)

4. “Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote and Me” starring Vic Sotto, Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and Judy Ann Santos
(GMA Films in partnership with OctoArts, M-Zet, APT and Imus Productions)

5. “Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang” starring Zsa Zsa Padilla, Richard Gomez, Iza Calzado, Rufa Mae Quinto and Paolo Contis.
(TV5 in partnership with Unitel)

6. “Shake, Rattle and Roll 14″ starring Vhong Navarro, Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Carla Abellana, Paulo Avelino.
(Regal Films)

7. “El Presidente” starring Nora Aunor, Cristine Reyes, Cesar Montano and ER Ejercito.
(Scenema Concept International)

8. “The Strangers” starring Julia Montes, Enrique Gil, and Enchong Dee.
(Quantum Films)

Which one will you watch?

Kimmy Dora Music Video | Walang Basagan Ng Trip

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:19:00 +0000

Truly I am Excited to watch Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme.

Here's the movie's MUSIC Video to make you droll even more.

Enjoy and have fun!

The Most Outrageous Way to Share a Coke

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:59:00 +0000

This is definitely "The Most Outrageous Way to Share a Coke".

UNBELIEVABLE but SO AMAZING!

Now that was incredibly COKE, right?

Excited To Watch Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:04:00 +0000

Excited To Watch!

"Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme"

I am pretty sure this would make my stomach ache again.

"Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme"

FULL TRAILER

Born To Love You Official Soundtrack

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Sun, 27 May 2012 05:55:00 +0000

Born To Love You

Official Soundtrack

Showing May 30 starring Coco Martin and Angeline Quinto.

Song: "I Just Fall In Love Again"

Born To Love You | A Risky Move

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:44:00 +0000

Born To Love You starring Coco Martin and Angeline Quinto.

In Cinemas this May 30, 2012.

For me this is a risk for Star Cinema. I know Coco Martin is the most awarded actor of his generation but a Romantic Movie? That's John Lloyd's forte. I also know Angeline is starting to really make waves in the music industry but in a Romantic Movie? I don't know... Chemistry between the two? Maybe Physics.

Seriously though, Coco for me is still starting to develop his romantic side and actually he's getting good at it. I mean who doesn't want to know what's happening between Daniel and Katerina? But to set him up in a romantic movie with a new girl can be a disaster.

As for Angeline, indeed a risky move as well. I remember Sarah Geronimo started with a Movie Soundtrack first and then an MMK with John Lloyd before making a movie. Well the latter proved to be the right ingredients.

And showing it 2 weeks after "Every Breath You Take"? Unbelievable.

I don't know how they decided this but I'm not too positive on the outcome.

What do you think?

Every Breath You Take | Have You Seen It?

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:23:00 +0000

Laslas Puso na, Buhis buhay pa!

What do you think of the movie?

Here's the Official Music Video!

"The Iron Lady" Movie Review

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:25:00 +0000

"The Iron Lady" Movie Review

Review:

If you're not into pure dialogues and speeches then I'm pretty sure you'll doze off watching the movie. It's more like a historical documentary sort of thing. However if there's one thing you need to look forward to: it's Meryl Streep's acting. Her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher is simply remarkable and outstanding! I cannot imagine somebody else doing what she has achieved.

Here are some great quotes that I have learned from the movie:

"It used to be about trying to do something. Now, it's all about trying to be something."

"One's life must matter. I cannot die washing somebody's teacup."

"Someone must force a point. Someone must say the unsayable."

Your Film Festival | Submit your Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Mikes Sumondong) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Link: http://www.youtube.com/yourfilmfestival

THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR THE WORLD'S BEST STORYTELLERS.

This is Your Film Festival. You have until March 31st to submit a short, story-driven video. There's no entry fee. It can be any format - short film, web-series episode, TV pilot - and any genre. In June, audiences around the world will vote, sending 10 deserving storytellers to open the 2012 Venice Film Festival where a Grand Prize Winner will be be rewarded with a $500,000 grant to create a new work, produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Fassbender and a world class team.

Have you submitted your entry?