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We discuss, review and rate Filipino movies while talking about life and hope to make you all laugh with our kalokohan. This is the best Filipino podcast ever and it is hosted by Mike in Metro Manila and Albear in California.
A story about a mother and daughter relationship in which they never seem to agree on anything, especially now that Katya is settling down with her boyfriend. Things get more complicated between them when Pokwang finds a f*ck buddy.
Starring:
Pokwang, Sue Ramirez, Gloria Diaz and Ryan Bang
Directed and written by: Jose Javier Reyes
Filipino reporter Nico Mendoza heads to the Faroe Islands for a documentary about OFW's in the Foroe Islands. He meets Mahjoy who is married to Sigmund Garðalið, a local with whom she has a daughter. Nico develops and Mahjoy develops feelings for each other quickly and take things to the next level.
Directed by Veronica Velasco
Written by Jinky Laurel
Story by Erwin Blanco
Starring
- Paolo Contis
- Yen Santos
Production company: MavX Productions
Release date
- 19 August 2021
Alber's score: 3.2/10
Mike's score: 2.5/10
Let us know your thoughts about this movie.
Wow Season II of SOMETHING TAGLISH is here. We're super excited for this season, we have so many plans that we'll tell you guys about in the future.
We'll kick Season II off with the movie My Amanda - Starring Piolo Pascual & Alessandra De Rossi. This movie is about two very close bff's that share every aspect of their lives together. Their so comfortable with each other that sleeping next to each other or walking in the bathroom while the other takes a shower is very nonchalant. But in the end, we get a heartbreaking surprise that definitely will bring a tear so many out there.
Directed by Alessandra de Rossi
Written by Alessandra de Rossi
Produced by
- Joyce Bernal
- Piolo Pascual
- Erickson Raymundo
- E del Mundo
- Alessandra de Rossi
- Assunta de Rossi
- Jules Ledesma
Starring
- Alessandra de Rossi
- Piolo Pascual
Cinematography Boy Yñiguez
Music byKettle Mata
Production
companies
Spring Films
AWOO
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
- July 15, 2021
This is definitely a must-watch movie, one we recommend.
A department store saleslady has had enough of being an underdog. One night, she discovers a peculiar-looking gun right on her doorstep. Her life drastically changes as she discovers how much power owning a gun can give her. This amazing movie is one we highly recommend. Directed and written by Rae Red
Starring:
Janine Gutierrez
Felix Roco
JC Santos
Nick meets the impulsive photographer Ali, who believes in destiny and carpe diem despite living with a congenital heart disease. Ali then challenges Nick to seize every moment of his life before it's too late.
Directed by Paul Soriano
Produced by
- Carlo L. Katigbak
- Malou N. Santos
- Vic del Rosario Jr.
- Paul Soriano
- Mark Victor
Starring
- Aga Muhlach
- Bea Alonzo
Music by Cesar Francis Concio
Cinematography Shayne Sarte
Edited by Mark Victor
Production
companies
- ABS-CBN Film Productions[1]
- Viva Films
- Ten17P
Distributed by Star Cinema
Release date
- 17 October 2018
Running time
122 minutes
Country Philippines
Languages
- Tagalog
- English
The films asks the questions "Where do broken hearts go?" and tells the story of a woman struggling to meet airline baggage requirements who meets a man who comes to her aid. Both in despair out of love, they form a charming friendship that will take them to Sagada in their attempts to mend each other's hearts
Directed by Antoinette Jadaone
Produced by Ronald Arguelles Written by Antoinette Jadaone
Starring
- Angelica Panganiban
- JM de Guzman
Music by Emerzon Texon
Cinematography Sasha Palomares
Edited by Benjamin Tolentino
Production
companies
- Cinema One Originals
- Epicmedia
- Monoxide Works
- One Dash Zero Cinetools
Distributed by Star Cinema
Release date
- November 10, 2014 (Cinema One Originals Film Festival)
- February 4, 2015
Running time
110 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguages
- Filipino
- English
Birdshot is a 2016 Philippine coming-of-age thriller film written, directed and edited by Mikhail Red. Starring Mary Joy Apostol, Arnold Reyes, Ku Aquino, and John Arcilla, its story revolves around a farm girl (Apostol) in the countryside, who unwittingly kills a Philippine eagle (an endangered species locally known as the haribon), and two police officers (Reyes and Arcilla) assigned to track down the haribon's killer while investigating the mysterious disappearance of a busload of farmers en route to Manila.
Louie Puyat has been living a solitary life in Saga, Japan until has-been actress Hazel Ilagan arrives. They develop a functional relationship where Louie checks on Hazel during her vacation. Amidst the isolation, the two lost souls find comfort in each other.
Directed by Jason Paul Laxamana
Produced by
- Carlo L. Katigbak
- Olivia M. Lamasan
Written by Jason Paul Laxamana
Starring
- Gerald Anderson
- Julia Barretto
Music by Paulo Protacio
Cinematography Carlos David S. Mauricio
Edited by Mai Calapardo
Production
company
Black Sheep Productions
Distributed by
ABS-CBN Film Productions
Release date
- May 15, 2019
Running time
107 minutes
Countries
- Philippines
- Japan
LanguageFilipino
Set in the imaginary Barangay Husay, Eman teams up with his two friends, Toto and Carlo who start as the underdogs, failing at every opportunity to succeed in their small-time scams. They then meet Nicoy who becomes part of Eman's group breaking the tradition of having only 3 members per gang. Starring: Pepe Herrera, Jerald Napoles, Jelson Bay, Paolo Contis, Kate Alejandrino. Directed and written by Marius Talampas.
Directed by Marius Talampas
Written by Marius Talampas
Starring:
Pepe Herrera
Jerald Napoles
Jelson Bay
Paolo Contis
Production
company
Mavx Productions
Distributed by OctoArts Films
Release date
- 28 November 2018
Country Philippines
Language Filipino
Four sisters before the wedding serve as a prequel to "Four Sisters and a Wedding that came out back in 2013. After discovering their parents' marriage is on the brink of ending due to extracurricular their father was having outside of the marriage; the Salazar siblings scheme to try and find out who this "kabig" is and to hopefully put an end to the situation so their parents won't separate.
The movie has an amazing cast that played their characters very well, but the lack of depth and character development made this movie a so-so. Listen to the podcast to understand whether you should or should not watch this movie.
Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar
Produced by
- Vanessa R. Valdez
- Kara U. Kintanar
Screenplay by Vanessa R. Valdez
Starring
- Charlie Dizon
- Alexa Ilacad
- Gillian Vicencio
- Belle Mariano
Music by Cesar Francis Concio
Cinematography Neil Daza
Edited by Marya Ignacio
Production
companies
- Star Cinema
- SCX
Distributed by CineXpress
Release date
- December 11, 2020
Running time
116 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino
Yellow Rose is a 2019 American-Filipino musical drama co-written and directed by Diane Paragas. It is produced by Cecilia R. Mejia, Diane Paragas, Rey Cuerdo, Orian Williams, and Jeremiah Abraham. Yellow Rose stars Eva Noblesada, Dale Watson, Princess Punzalan, and Lea Salonga. The movie follows Rose Garcia, an undocumented 17yrs old Filipina girl, who's forced to grow up quickly after her mother was detained and deported by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
Through the difficult time of losing her mother, Rose tells her story through her music. With the help of Dale Watson, Rose gets the courage to get on stage to pursue her dream as a country singer.
Directed by Diane Paragas
Produced by
- Cecilia R. Mejia
- Rey Cuerdo
- Diane Paragas
- Orian Williams
- Jeremiah Abraham
Written by
- Diane Paragas
- Annie Howell
- Celena Cipriaso
Starring
- Eva Noblezada
- Dale Watson
- Princess Punzalan
- Lea Salonga
Music by Christopher Hoyt Knight
CinematographyAugust Thurmer
Edited by Iron Reiter
Taylor Levy
Production
companies
Stage 6 Films
ABS-CBN Global
Cinematografo Originals
Home Away Productions
Civilian Studios
Distributed by
Sony Pictures Releasing (United States)
Star Cinema (Philippines)
Release date
May 2, 2019
(Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival)
October 9, 2020
(United States)
Running time
94 minutes Countries
United States
Philippines
LanguagesEnglish
Filipino
When a former cartel assassin deliberately betrays the family by refusing to complete her mission, the cartel orders her execution. Unbeknownst to them, she fakes her own death and is able to create a new life of her own. When the cartel discovers she is alive, the hunter becomes the hunted as she fights to get revenge on those who took her new life away from her.
Directed by Pedring A. Lopez
Produced by
- Vic del Rosario
- Kelly Uy
Written by - Pedring A. Lopez
Screenplay by - Yz Carbonell & Rex Lopez
Starring:
Cristine Reyes
Germaine De Leon
KC Montero
Music by Jessie Lasaten
Cinematography Pao Orendain
Edited by Jason Cahapay
Production companies:
- Viva Films
- BlackOps Studios Asia
- Psyops8
Distributed by
- Viva Films
- Netflix
Release date
- March 27, 2019
Running time
90 minutes
Dito at Doon: An ECQ love story we can all relate to. When we were all put on lock down during the 2020 ECQ most of us took our lives online, watched Korean series, drank Korean coffee, learned how to cook and baked; some of us even fell in love. Dito at Doon is a story we can all relate to it was the lives we all lived during ECQ 2020, the difference is that LenLen and Caloy fell madly in love, but was the ending a happy one?
Listen to Albear & Mike discuss how amazingly awesome this movie is and one you should definitely watch.
DIRECTOR:
JP Habac
CAST:
Janine Gutierrez, JC Santos, Yesh Burce, Victor Anastacio
TBA Studios.
Another week has come to an end and this week on Tambay News we talk about more Covid-19 vaccines coming to the Philippines soon, the list of Filipino Billionaires, and how a gentleman passed away after being punished for violating curfew. Also, netizens went nuts making #nasaanangpangulo go viral, finally don't forget to check out Dito at Doon review coming on Monday April 12th, 2021.
Until the next one, its Michael from Manila and Alber from San Diego - Take care everyone.
Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016). Ely (Daniel Padilla) can't get over his past love who looks like Mia. In Barcelona, he juggles a bunch of odd jobs and studies to get his master's degree. He then meets Mia (Kathryn Bernardo), a girl who catches his eye because she looks like his past love. After a series of mistakes in the past, she abruptly uproots herself from life in the Philippines to move forward and start anew. Ely helps her get on her feet in Barcelona and of course, in the process, they fall in love - I mean did you expect something else to happen from this love team?
Directed by Olivia Lamasan
Produced by
- Charo Santos-Concio
- Malou N. Santos
Screenplay by
- Olivia Lamasan
- Carmi Raymundo
Starring
- Kathryn Bernardo
- Daniel Padilla
Music by Cesar Francis Concio
Cinematography Hermann Claravall
Edited by
- Marya Ignacio
- Joshua Ducasen
Production
company
ABS-CBN Film Productions
Distributed by Star Cinema
Release date
September 14, 2016
Running time
130 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Hope everyone had a great week and in this week's Tambay News episode we talk about how cycling has taken over Metro Manila, Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna are now engaged and ECQ in Manila will be extended.
It follows the story of Jane Pineda, a washed-up actress and former child star whose career hits rock bottom while she trying to escape a big scandal.
Directed by Irene Villamor
Produced by Vincent Del Rosario
Written by Irene VillamorStarring
- Bela Padilla
- JC Santos
Music by“Mundo” by Raphiel Shannon
Cinematography Pao Orendain
Edited by Arnex Nicolas
Distributed by Viva Films
Release date
- February 5, 2020
Running time
94 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino
This week we'll talk about the Philippines is reach record number of new COVID-19 cases every day, a new Jollibee is opening up in Time Square and a driver won 15million pesos in a lottery plus so much more. Enjoy.
Fan Girl is about a fanatical Paulo Avelino fan (newcomer Charlie Dizon) who meets her onscreen idol (played by himself) in less than ideal circumstances after stowing away in the back of his pickup truck. As you'd expect, the young stan finds out he isn't quite the perfect man when nobody's watching.
Directed by Antoinette Jadaone
Produced by
- Bianca Balbuena
- Dan Villegas
Written by Antoinette Jadaone
Starring
- Charlie Dizon
- Paulo Avelino
Music by Teresa Barrozo
Production
companies
- Black Sheep Productions
- Globe Studios
- Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects
- Epic Media
- Crossword Productions
Release date
October 31, 2020 (Tokyo International Film Festival)
December 25, 2020 (Philippines)
Running time
100 minutes[1]CountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino
In this week's episode of Tambay News lets talk about everything that's happened in the week on March 15th. In the Philippines the number of Covid Cases continues to rise, meanwhile in Atlanta Georgia a shooter goes on a killing spree killing 8 individuals 6 of which were Asian Women.
Love or Money is a brand new film starring Coco Martin and Angelica Panganiban directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, produced by Star Cinema. Its about Angel (played by Angelica Panganiban) having to pick between being with her sugar daddy and the amazing lifestyle he's able to give her vs Leon (played by Coco Martin) who can only offer her a simple lifestyle and love. The movie takes us on an adventure in Dubai where, as you might guess Leon and Angel fall in love and live happily ever after.
The movie was released on March 12th, 2021.
In this week's Tambay News episode we talk about the rising cases of Covid-19 in the Philippines, The Mayor of Calbayog murder shootout with the PNP, a Harvard professor stating that comfort women were all volunteers and so much more.
For updated that's happening in the Philippines and those that are affecting Filipino's throughout the world, make sure to subscribe to Something Taglish.
The film centers on the love story of Joy (Bernardo) and Ethan (Richards), Filipino workers based in Hong Kong. Ethan, a bartender, is keen on romantically pursuing Joy, a domestic helper who is wholly dedicated to providing for her family. Joy is destined to leave Hong Kong as soon as possible to pursue her dream as a nurse in Canada. Ethan disregards that and continues to pursue even though the chances of her staying is slim to non.
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina
Produced by
- Carlo L. Katigbak
- Olivia M. Lamasan
Screenplay by
- Carmi G. Raymundo
- Rona Co
- Cathy Garcia-Molina
Starring
- Kathryn Bernardo
- Alden Richards
Music byJessie Q. Lasaten
Cinematography: Noel Teehankee
Edited by: Marya Ignacio
Production
company
ABS-CBN Film Productions
Distributed by: Star Cinema
Release date
- July 31, 2019 (Philippines)
- August 9, 2019 (United States)
- August 8, 2019 (Middle East)
Running time
118 minutesCountryPhilippines
This week we got some COVID vaccine updates, OFW news, an American pervert sentenced to prison and some entertainment news.
Have a good rest of the week and don't forget to follow/subscribe to Something Taglish.
Kita Kita or I see you is a film about a working Filipino woman working as a travel guide in Sapporo, Japan. She was driven to blindness due to extreme stress and heartache. While living alone, she found comfort in the company of a fellow Filipino who served as her eyes during her times of temporary blindness. Its a really cute movie with awesome punchlines that makes you say "awww" and fall inlove.
Directed by: Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
Produced by
- Piolo Jose Pascual
- Joyce Bernal
- Erick Raymundo
- Erwin Blanco
Written by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
Starring
- Alessandra de Rossi
- Empoy Marquez
Narrated by Piolo Pascual[1]
Music by Arlene Flerida Calvo
Cinematography: Boy Yñiguez
Edited by: Marya Ignacio
Production
company
Sharo Entertainment
Productions
Viva Films
Spring Films
Distributed by VIVA Films
Release date
- March 10, 2017 (Osaka Asian Film Festival)
- July 19, 2017 (Philippines)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryPhilippines
What's going on guys, hope you all had a fantastic week and that the weekend will be full of amazing fun or just chill at the home and listen to our podcast. In this week's news update, we talk about the Philippines trading nurses for vaccines, Filipino's in the states are warned about potential violence against them, the Philippines National Police have a gunfight with the Philippines Drug Enforcement Agency and so much more.
Thank you guys for listening and we'll catch you on the next episode of Something Taglish.
Good morning, Good afternoon, and Good evening. In today's episode, we discuss Pamilya Ordinaryo (Ordinary People), an award-winning film was written and directed by Eduardo Roy Jr. This movie takes us on an incredible journey of a homeless teenage couple trying to rescue their kidnapped baby. Their process of rescuing their baby takes them through various paths and along the way it seems like everyone didn't care to help but rather just wanted to take advantage of them.
This is by far the BEST movie we've watched.
Directed by : Eduardo W Roy Jr
Written by : Eduardo W Roy Jr
Starring :
Ronwaldo Martin
Hasmine Kilip
John Kenji Montoro
Raymond Lee
Maria Isable Lopez
Release Date (Streaming):
Jun 27, 2020
Runtime:
1h 47m
So in this episode, Albear and Mike wanted to try something new and talk about current affairs that's happening here in the Philippines and also things that are happening in the Asian American community in the US and throughout the rest of the world. Issues like the increase in violence against Asian Americans, Car seats being required for private vehicles here in the Philippines and the possibility of extending the school year both in the Philippines and in the US.
So sit back, relax and enjoy another episode of Something Taglish.
This week we discuss rate and review Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013). Four sisters try to stop the wedding of their younger brother. A star-studded cast that tries to flex their acting skills against each other but is it any good?
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