Something Taglish

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

Production company: MavX Productions

Release date

Alber's score: 3.2/10

Mike's score: 2.5/10

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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

Starring

Cinematography Boy Yñiguez

Music byKettle Mata

Production

Spring Films

Distributed by Netflix

Release date

This is definitely a must-watch movie, one we recommend. 

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

Starring

Music by Cesar Francis Concio 

Cinematography Shayne Sarte

Edited by Mark Victor

Production

Distributed by Star Cinema

Release date

Running time

122 minutes

Country Philippines

Languages

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

Music by Emerzon Texon

Cinematography Sasha Palomares 

Edited by Benjamin Tolentino

Production

Distributed by Star Cinema

Release date

Running time

110 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguages

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

Written by Jason Paul Laxamana

Starring

Music by Paulo Protacio

Cinematography Carlos David S. Mauricio 

Edited by Mai Calapardo

Production

Black Sheep Productions

Distributed by

ABS-CBN Film Productions

Release date

Running time

107 minutes

Countries

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

Production

Mavx Productions

Distributed by OctoArts Films

Release date

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

Screenplay by Vanessa R. Valdez

Starring

Music by Cesar Francis Concio 

Cinematography Neil Daza

Edited by Marya Ignacio

Production

Distributed by CineXpress

Release date

Running time

116 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino