NEXT ON NETFLIX: KATHRYN BERNARDO, ANNE CURTIS, GERALD ANDERSON, JANINE GUTIERREZ and More Filipino Movies, Series and Shows!

Home of the most compelling actors, the Philippines has been home to Netflix for 10 years, and recently, they announced what's NEXT for the brand. 

For starters, they've got more Filipino content coming. Vito Lazatin head of content in the PH says "This is the first NEXT in the country. 2026 is a very special milestone and it's been 10 years of your favorite stories and yes, more homegrown stories that is authentic and ambitious. The best of local storytelling, creative collaboration and working with the best in the industry so we could support from script to screen. Since 2022 we partnered with ABSCBN and GMA to bring their titles to the platform. As of date, 32 have been in the global top 10. This 2026 we are going bigger and bolder, 5 Netflix originals, we are so lucky we got to work with the best in the industry who share their vision, they believe Netflix is a place to realize what Filipino storytelling would be."

Then when a video played I saw Balaraw, Buy Bust: The Undesirables, 18th rose, (I thought there was a TGIS the Reunion movie), Ganito Ganyan Ganoon, just a few of the things they showed on screen after his speech.

18th Rose is a coming of age romance by Dolly Dulu, Xyriel Manabat and Kyle Echarri.

Ganito Ganyan Ganoon is a family tragedy, director is Cholo Laurel. Stars Agot Isidro and Jodi Sta Maria. 

Paskong Pinoy is a Holiday Anthology series featuring 4 different stories that define Filipino Christmas from director Mark Reyes, starring Bobby Andrews, Angelu De Leon, Rica Peralejo, Barbie Forteza, and Enchong Dee.

Grit heart and high paced action, The Master Cutter from GMA, an action drama of a scout ranger doing a life of a Tailor by day, bounty hunting by night. The director is Dominic Zapata and stars Dingdong Dantes, Shuvee, Max Collins, and more. Dingdong says "There are costumes, you have to be mentally and physically fit to get into character. I'm with pro actors and the scene will take you there!"

 

Someone Someday is from ABSCBN which is a movie about a dating app, rediscovering love and second chances by Chad Vidanes and Dolly Dulu. Stars James Reid Maja Salvador and Kathryn Bernardo.

 

Netflix also highlighted BALARAW, a series made from Filipino folklore telling a story of a woman finding her mother in an uncharted island. Directed by Ray Red and Stars Agot Isidro, Charlie Dizon, Janine Gutierrez. Janine says "We have been keeping this a secret for a year, and now we are sharing this to the world."

Buy Bust: The Undersirables talks about another installment of Erik Matti's series. This stars Gerald Anderson and Anne Curtis.

Here's our coverage on video!

 

This is just the tip of the iceberg because certainly, there will be more. International titles include One Piece, The Last Airbender, K Dramas, WWE. It's all happening on the app! Congratulations Netflix!

JC Santos and Janine Gutierrez Star in TBA Studios "DITO at DOON"

Theaters are opening and TBA Studios is going to have March memorable with a new movie called DITO at DOON directed by JP Habac. It's a movie about a chance romance between Len and Caloy played by the two artists, of which one is a Political Science grad while the other is a delivery guy. They met online and didn't quite end in good speaking terms.

Produer Mr. Vincent Nebrida says "We're very proud of this film shot during the pandemic. It feels good to watch and it's positive about the situation despite of these things."

Janine says "We've all been written as artists about things that are not even true. I've learned not to be judgemental because we don't know them which is part of what's spoken about in this film."

JC says "This is my first time working with her as lead actors, but we have worked in a project where Janine has guested. This is the first time we had a chance to talk, to get to know each other as a person. I really look at her as a person, I don't really do much on social media so I don't read much of what is said about me."

 Here's part of our interview on video:

 The cast includes Victor Anastacio, Yesh Burce and Janine's mom Ms. Lotlot de Leon. Dito at Doon will be shown on theaters nationwide. This is under WASD Films and TBA Studios. This is an interesting love story, will they end up together or be different people?

 Go watch it!

 

Janine Gutierrez and JC Santos Extremely Happy for the Success of DITO AT DOON

Just got off the thanksgiving virtual party of the film Dito at Doon starring Janine Gutierrez and JC Santos under TBA Studios. In it we got to talk to the cast and the people behind the film, seeing them reap the fruits of their labor, they've really had tons of support from their fans and industry friends. During the last presscon, we were with Ricky Lo asking questions, sad that he's gone. The event started with a pause to commemorate the journalist who also supported the film.  

Direk JP Habac says "My only birthday wish is that more people would be able to watch the film. The experience in the cinemas is really different, if this would be shown there, there would be a bigger chance to be seen by people, you get to see how they react, interact with other movie watchers, hopefully we can do that."

Yesh Burce says "Thank you to everyone who watched Dito at Doon, to everyone in the press who have shared their thoughts about the film. I'm sure there will be a lot of people that will watch the movie after this event."

Lotlot De Leon says "Janine already knows what she's doing, she has planned her life, I'm happy with that. She's old enough to make decisions on her own and she is doing it at the right time. I'm proud to see my daughter grow into this business, there will be more projects with TBA and I'll be looking forward to that."

 

Victor Anastacio "I'd like to thank TBA Studios and the streaming sites we got worldwide, we also thank the press for all your help. This film has hope and it is relatable, we didn't imagine that this will happen to all of us. This is how we experienced things and we showed hope amidst the circumstances. I think I appreciated it more because it's not just a traditional romcom, it's like the pandemic is another character, which makes sense. You can't plan everything, you have to be open, and make the most out of it."

JC Santos says "I am truly grateful for TBA who took care of us, I am happy to have been part of something that was created during the pandemic. We are happy to see those who have seen the movie and gotten lots of positive feedback about the film. I've found home with TBA. My favorite scene was the harana scene, they're taking it to the next level there and it's like offering a piece of your soul. It's one of the things I wanted to see again. This film is important, in this time and age, hope is all we have as we all are in survival mode. I mean it's a different feeling inside the cinema, I still want to see my armpits that huge on screen. I think it's a different thing that people feel when you see that, you have no choice but see it as a spectator, I miss that feeling. I think it will be different when you see it there. I enjoy my work as an actor, I went from my community to UP and doing acting jobs on screen. It's a good feeling not to have sleep, that's when I get challenged more, this is so much fun. The people are great, and I enjoy the whole process. When I accept projects my first question is... have I already done this role? because that's where it starts. I have had to decline a few projects because I was advised by my Manager, and because of circumstances that are beyond my control, and it's different in festivals. This one is different, it's kinda like a disaster movie. When I probably have a hand to finish this, perhaps I'd like to see my character be happy and be home with his family, not to spoil it, but I'd like to see him happy there."

Janine says "I hope to really make another film with TBA and I've always seen several of their movies. To be able to do this and in this story, I felt all the support of the press and I can't thank you enough. You really did stand along with us during our promotion. I have many favorite scenes, but I love how it ended. I was shocked to see that part because how it was edited. It's different. The film projects hope, TBA took risks and chances to produce a film despite the situation, and as seen on the film's performance, we're hopeful it is viable to have movies be watched even at home. It's different in movie houses, and a different experience to watch at home, but yes I hope to achieve what JC Santos get to have when its shown on cinemas. Rejection in the industry is so hard to still accept, I still audition, I have a certain sense that they have control over your future, but I chose to stay because I know I needed to stick it out, to do my best, do the things that make me closer to my dream and I'll get there. Accepting roles also depends on the script, to the people I'm working with. In this film, I just said YES PLEASE when I heard JC Santos and JP Habac. I'm happy a lot of people are appreciating it. If I'd be choosing where my character ends, I think it would be good if she just doesn't close doors or the possibility of welcoming another person, another love. I'd be happy already if she does that."

Now if you haven't watched DITO AT DOON yet, it's something that'll make you wonder about OUR current situation and the relationships we build and keep. Stream it on Upstream, Cinema 76, Ticket2Me, KTX.PH and globally via TBAPLAY on the Google Play store. Go install it and see why people are asking for part 2!

Romantic Flick "Dito at Doon" Deserves a Part 2

 

Arlene Esguerra and Carlo Cabahug truly didn't start in the wrong foot. The pandemic put them both in a predicament that they didn't want to endure, much like us today who's been in our homes for a year or more already. 

 

Love at this time? Maybe, but these consequences of their interaction on social media would say otherwise. Actually, an impossibility. During this time, Len got what she deserved, which is real talk from her friends. She spent most of the time talking to plants and making viral dalgona coffee, things we did during the start of the pandemic. Direk JP Habac framed this quite nicely, really close to reality. Len's Mom, her friends were essential to the story. They confirm things, they put things she does into perspective and get her grounded. Cab on the other hand was the typical Filipino OFW story, well almost. You'll see his story unfold during small talks with Len as they discover each other. They might need to drink every once in a while to release inhibitions, and that's kinda fun if you think about it.

I like the romantic angles, on how their once impossible relationship might become something. In an eve where people are supposed to be apart, here they are making landi and its a good thing. It felt good for the soul, but without titles, will that affect them?

 

 

This film touches on so many realities. It talks about our dreams, our loved ones, a little hope, some drama, home sickness, our self worth, anger and frustrations. What is there for us when all is in shambles?  Janine Gutierrez and JC Santos did good in this film, I hope they do a part 2 because honestly, the thing deserves one. This is under TBA Studios and WASD Films. You can watch it via KTX.PH, Cinema76@Home, iWantTFC, Upstream or Ticket2Me. 

 

You can stream it digitally today!

Funny Things at the Dark Movie "Babae at Baril"

The movie was dark, cerebral and I'm sure not everyone would get it but the director Rae Red told me a few days ago they would be counting on the Filipino viewers intelligence when they see this film. It would make you squirm on some of the scenes, relate to it especially when you are female, have gone through horrible situations and just wanted to explode. Janine did good and the young guy who played the balut vendor. You have to think a lot how they tried to tie it all up together, and it will take a long loop to get back to that scene (we wouldn't want to spoil things for you). But I have a lot of funny things experienced while watching this film.

The GUN was empowering, not the usual toting kind but Janine was portraying a newbie anyway so it was the perfect reaction to what she was doing.

EVERYONE WANTS TO BLOW UP THINGS especially if you're the kind who just takes things lightly. It just all gets stored in you, but one day you will just get fed up with the BS and kill people. We all think about it, but have you done it? Janine in this movie did. If I did a movie with what I had in mind, a lot of people would have died and we wouldn't have Earth anymore.

SOME MEN ARE AH.. I specifically said that because there are still a few good ones out there. But don't ever get complacent because there are still a LOT of predators out there and you could be the victim. This is where Mr. Roco's character comes in. Was it good? No, it was painful to watch especially the length of that scene, it could have been just done fast because we got the message already. It was a huge topic after the movie and you will have to see yourself if it was enough. Anybody can be an AH actually, not just men, and I know.

THE POPCORN WASN'T GOOD at the Gateway Mall's movie house, it felt like crumbs cooked from three days ago. I had to say that.

PEOPLE ARE NOISY... I am sometimes too but some people at my back were just too involved and resorted to ask their seatmates what happened about a scene three minutes ago. Maybe that was the goal of the movie? To stir discussion, and that was done A LOT of times during that screening. Wish this was available online so I could hear some of the things I missed because some were just talking loud over the conversations in the film.

THERE ARE CAMEOS... This includes the foot of Janine which you're gonna see a couple of times. We need stricter laws against the proliferation of expensive stockings in department stores which sales ladies can't even afford. 

GREAT MUSICAL SCORING... From the funk music of Radioactive Sago Project to the other things that were repeatedly used for background music, it had that cool feeling that this would be a great film. It had a lot of promise.

Would I recommend you to watch this film? Not entirely, but if you're a weirdo, a music lover, one who loves blood and dark scenes in movies, or maybe a fan of Janine's gorgeous face, then yeah this is for you. It just takes a little bit of thinking, but when you do watch it you'll ask yourself... WTF WAS THAT?! And I think that is a good thing. 

It shows today as part of QCinema International Film Festival. Go rush to select QC Cinemas where the Festival is happening.

Janine Gutierrez for QCinema Entry "Babae at Baril"

Visited dead spot ridden Quezon Memorial Circle today for the presscon of Janine Gutierrez as she reprises the role of Elise in upcoming QCinema Entry “Babae at Baril”. It’s about a liberal, free spirited sales lady who suddenly found a gun within her midst, one of which makes her do anything she wants, to talk and hurt them as she wish.

Janine has one of the most gorgeous faces in the industry and she’s been seen in several spreads, magazines, prints, even in New York Fashion Week sidelines as she wears some of the most gorgeous pieces too. The movie earmarks her quaint acting prowess after doing several shows on GMA her home station. Babae at Baril also received a Php 1.5 Million prod grant from the QCinema International Film Festival and will be shown from October 13 to 22 on theaters QC wide.

Janine says "I am happy to do this because I have always wanted to do something like OTJ but I guess this is my version of a dark drama action flick. Aside from me there is a part about the gun so there is a huge story behind it, a story for everyone. A lot of people go through harrasment. I hope you get to watch it in Gateway Cinemas tomorrow so you could see what we are saying about the film."

The director Rea Red says "This was shot in Pinoy areas, slums, some dark places, there might be similarities to Joker. It is different but we are nervous about how this will be received."

The press event was sponsored by M&M’s, Hobe Noodles and Belo Sun Expert too. Thanks for the goodies you had us take home. :)

Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez for “If We Don’t Make It”

If We Don’t Make It, a movie produced by T-Rex Entertainment directed by Prime Cruz and written by Jen Chuaunsu. Lovers who have unfinished issues. Janine Gutierrez and Paulo Avelino are from different stations, it wasn’t an issue, they made it happen so now they are working with Prime on this project. Prime says “I like their previous projects and I have seen their work even before this was pitched, I knew I wanted to work with them. In this movie you will find the four of us to define this genre.”

Janine says “I am called AM in this film. I will meet Harold in college, messy but optimistic and he’s the exact opposite. I am not the typical good girl, she is a go getter. I could visualize how she is. If we don’t make it, maybe we can try again. I like the story because I can relate to it, you don’t even have to say it because they could feel it, to be heartbroken, subtle but real. In real life, you have to weigh how people feel and you don’t want to get rejected. Although there is always going to be a fresh take, a different way of telling the story.”

Paulo Avelino adds “My character here is a little different and hopefully we can finish this in the last quarter of the year. This isn’t a hugot movie, the treatment and the script is just the same with me, you love her but you can’t tell her, it’s a wasted moment, that you still don’t know if you would pursue it or not. My hair is for several projects. I have always had the same haircut, so I am trying to change the look, maybe soon I’ll have it all off. This movie though is a slice of life, in one point in our lives. I always check the material to make sure it is something that I haven’t done yet. I got the gist of what the outcome is, not to box myself but it has range of what people could do. I was getting indie projects a lot and got so excited when it is constantly evolving. It is deeper to your core and you have to bring out layers of your character. I made the conscious choice about 3/4 years ago. People are looking for something new, for quality.”

It will be something like post hugot era, another niche he (director Prime)would like to do. Jen the writer says “Prime and I wanted to do this, took bits and pieces in our lives and put t together so we could explore it more, a relationship-non relationship film.”

So we really have something to look forward to late this year, I hope they can make it fresh, new and relatable, parts of it is Prime Cruz’s life, part of it is fiction. It would be interesting how they would tell it on screen, especially since the girlfriend (not the ex) is the writer.

See it on theaters soon!

The Fight Continues: Goldwyn vs Michael on Dragonlady

Let’s not get confused, if you might be wondering what’s happening with the corporation and the personalities that are getting so much bad luck in this series, they all boil down to a love story between Michael (played by Tom Rodriguez) and Goldwyn (played by EA Guzman) and the dragonlady herself Scarlet (played by Janine Gutierrez).

EA and Tom’s character are smitten with Scarlet but in the episode which happened a few days ago, Goldwyn found them in the most awkward situation, dressed in their birthday suits, coyote ugly, then all hell breaks loose! Scarlet just couldn’t contain her real feelings for Michael and that time alone and conversation just made them closer, the passion exploded and inhibitions went out the door because that’s how real love works. But in the end, she tells Michael that she’s just playing with him... something they’d regret if this bears fruit in the coming days. (But let’s not get ahead of ourselves).

Meanwhile, their corporation isn’t doing much better as DJ Durano’s antics just wouldn’t work with their offices accounting and how much he’s spent for the nights he’s been gambling with the company’s money. To get away with it, he decides to also blackmail an evil vixen portrayed by Maricar de Mesa, which hopefully also gets caught because they’ve been living in luxury all this time. When they do, maybe they’ll both end behind bars, and life would just be perfect. Until, those who they think were already dead, suddenly appeared and freakishly alive!

Oh how I remember those latin telenovelas, things that are weird always happen, and apparently, our oriental and Asian take on it proves it’s a very good story too. Now there will be more things happening in the coming weeks, I saw them shooting last week in a nearby hotel in Quezon City. Scarlet seem to be back with Goldwyn (or are they?), but are they really together? Or will this spell something bad for them when they discover her hidden identity (especially if Astrid makes their lives like hell!).

Make sure you watch Dragonlady on GMA’s Afternoon Prime! Wait til they unravel more angles in this story, and maybe more characters that will make their lives worse than it already is. Exciting!

TweenHearts Stars Start DRAGON LADY Series

Dragon Lady will have a Filipino Chinese twist, so there will be sub stories in between the main characters. This is where Kristoffer, Bea Binene and Derrick Monasterio will come in.

Mainly it was appropriate to see them in one soap and it will be a cinch to have physical resemblance to their future selves. They have had a long wait to do this and acting maturity wise, it is different now.

Bea says “It was just a week before the shoot when I got the role. Artist Center told me how great the story is and we will be opening the show. This is easier because we didn’t have to gel anymore, they are my long time friends. They tell me to cry, I do it on the spot because it is easy to work with friends. I get more focused. They have distinct qualities I like,I can’t choose, they are good actors. I cannot think of a day without them. As friends, we have become matured. Now we talk about business and investments. The bed scene wasn’t too much, it is just a scene with skin. I had to turn my hair black again, I had to make arrangements because people will notice if I have hair color.”

Kristoffer Martin says “In Luna Blanca we were kinda playing, having fun, I always pull emotions from Bea. I didn’t have much scenes with Derek. Bea and I are so much of bestfriends, we do not even think of malice.”

Derrick Monasterio was pretty game and said “I do have malice when it comes to Bea, because she’s pretty and sexy. She always likes to get praised lol (he kids). When we were kids we didn’t think about things, we just wanted new things, new stuff, but now we think of the house, the bills, small things really didn’t matter anymore. “

So after watching the series this afternoon after Eat Bulaga, how did you like it? 

KUMAGCOW

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GMA Offers DRAGON LADY on Afternoon Prime

It looks like GMA is banking on a new fantasy series in the afternoon. They treat all their timeslots equal and if this is morning or night, it will all be like primetime, every time.

Tom Rodriguez says “I hope I could live up to her expectations. Janine makes it easy to jump into the scene, I am lucky to have experienced that with other actresses but the work we have done before felt like I was a little spoiled and if that was indicative of what is about to happen then I am afraid how we will have fun in this show. I am not nervous because the people we work with are very collaborative. We always try to get to the same page, we spent an entire afternoon as a group plus a familiarity workshop with each other. Even when I was starting I didn’t really stick to one partner and I get to experience working with other actors and actresses so there is a bit of a lucky thing to so that. I sometimes get too scared to share things but I did that when we talked so now we’re more of a team and that’s a good thing.”

Janine Gutierrez says “I can’t really show what the Dragon Lady looks like but it takes me three hours to do makeup and prosthetics. In the beginning she really was born with it, but not to spoil anything, it wouldn’t be told in the story yet. I have seen the heavy prosthetics and it was a little effort to do it, it made me nervous. When I saw the final product, it was something different. In real life, I am a little strict, some people may tell me I am like a dragon lady in real life. What is good about Celestina is that she is fighting for something, to standup for her family, to standup for herself. As an artist, if it’s a good story, we are game for that. This will break things that may imply I am just a sweet girl, it’s on a whole other level, it will literally be something that I haven’t done in any role. This literally will have me breathing fire, figuratively too.”

Watch out for the story of Michael Chan and Celestina as they introduce you to the Dragon Lady as their love story unfolds on GMA Afternoon Primetime.

Enchong Dee and Janine Gutierrez for Regal Films’ ELISE

Enchong Dee and Janine Gutierrez pairs up this 2019 as Regal Films makes them their official valentine offering this year. Knowing they are from different networks, we all sit and wonder how this pair up would work, but a good story based on real life events as they give life to the characters of Bert and Elise. This is directed by Joel Ferrer.

This is a dramedy of childhood sweethearts, who met when they were slightly older and figured to fall in love with each other. Here, they started to feel LOVE is no childs play, there are tons of struggles in life, problems with the people around them who do not approve of it. Elise is not all about love and romance, it also talks of beating all odds how to be together, of friendships, on moving on, finding your dreams and is the perfect material for these two. Janine says “It’s nice to actually wish for two people, first loves, if they will end up together. It's a fresh kind of romcom, it is about getting to know yourself and it is different from the usual. Direk asked us to watch a Chinese movie  which this has a lot of similarity in treatment so I can follow, but concept and content  is different.” Enchong adds “I hope people see how this happened in real life, it is a biopic so if they do realize it does happen to other people, maybe they can relate to that. We gave Victor a lot of the exposure, he will be stripping down a lot and you'll see most of it in the movie.”

The film also stars Miko Raval, Victor Anastacio, Miel Espinosa and Laura Lehman. This will show on February 6 so follow Regal Films on their social media channels if it’s not much to ask. 

KUMAGCOW 

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Legally Blind starts February 20 on GMA

We just saw the pilot episode of Legally Blind. This is the series topbilled by Janine Gutierrez and Mikael Daez. As the title suggests, Janine plays Grace Evangelista. She's a lawyer, got into an accident and lost her eyesight. She starts poor, achieved her dreams by the sacrifice of her parents who worked hard so she could finish her studies. 

Mark Abaya who also is also in this afternoon prime soap tells us how proud they are of their accomplishment. He says they did this out of love for the craft, and for YOU who wanted something new from GMA. It's a heartwarming story of a Filipino family striving hard to acheive their dreams. Add to that a little sibling rivalry, insecurity, office politics, relationships, loyalty, and may be yes, even love.

Poor Grace believes so much with people, but falls prey to the ones she trusts the most. The story is also very current, as it talks about vices, and what happens if you take them. The consequences are just a little scary.

You'll find out the story this Monday, at GMA Afternoon Prime. 

KUMAGCOW

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Aljur Abrenica and Janine Gutierrez for URL

GMA's groundbreaking interactive show Usapang Real Love (Talks of Real Love) is making waves as it adds another installment with a cute light drama, romantic comedy with hunk Aljur Abrenica and Janine Gutierrez. Janine admits she's quite new to the genre and she sometimes couldn't deliver lines because she'd laugh before she could utter the words during the scene. I wouldn't blame her, the teasers actually tell a lot when they showed it to us that afternoon. Imagine having a crush, then finding out you would have to battle it out with him just so you could get your promotion. Would you choose love or career? We got Janine to answer that, lightly, not pertaining to you know.

We also talked to Aljur Abrenica, we also had a separate video where we asked him about his relationship with Kylie Padilla. I didn't know they got back together until he kinda cut me in one question and said he wasn't single. They got back together after two years, and said they didn't really had that much separation as they still kept in touch all those years. That's so nice to hear.

Janine also mentioned how near he is to the persona of Aljur's character. He's the type of guy that would always pick on the ladies if he likes them a lot. Here's our interview.

Here's his statement about getting back together with Kylie.

Meanwhile we also got to talk to the supporting cast. They've got a lot of conflict to contribute to the story and it all stems on their respective teams rather than the individual characters in the story. They are somewhat divided by their bosses, a little uncomfortable for them but they believe in their leaders so much they'd fight for them.

As for Mikoy Morales, he's also going to be releasing a new single very soon. The very talented actor is an accomplished song writer and singer, who has an album still out in the market. It's self produced mind you, so when it's going to be part of another GMA show, we don't have to wonder why he's there. We just listen.

Anyway, URL is showing on November 27, up until December 18 and shows every Sunday at 5PM. Make sure you catch the show!

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Buy Now, Die Later for MMFF 2015

It looks like there's going to be real tough competition in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival as Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Tuko Film Productuons and Buchi Boy Films joined forces to put up a horror comedy film called "Buy Now, Die Later" which stars Vhong Navarro, John "Sweet" Lapus, Alex Gonzaga, Janine Gutierrez and Lotlot De Leon. They say this is a psychological thriller which will be related to the plot of having weaved around a human's 5 senses - sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste. 

The premise is good, as it talks about the norms of society's greed, how to solve mysteries, the voices in our head, love and age. It's like a multitude of stories all put into one. Mind you, these are the same production outfits that also did "Walang Forever" and "English Only, Please".

Here's the video I made during the presscon

Buy Now Die Later Quantum Films by kumagcow

Vhong plays a blogger named Odie who wishes to become a serious photo journalist like his Dad. Tj Trinidad who plays Santi is an ecclectic shop keeper sells different wares to different individuals who in the end will face consequences brought about their traits and later become his victims. Odie bought a phone from his shop and gets scoops first hand from an app installed on it, later on solving each mystery as it unfolds. Ato, played by Rayver Cruz is a friend of Odie. He starts up a restaurant and buys a special ingredient for his restaurant, but them becomes greedy so they'll be having some real serious problems in the end. Chloe is played by Alex Gonzaga. She on the other hand wants to become a very successful singer. It came true when she used an app from Santi, but she gets crazy later on after having a great hit. John Lapus plays Pippa who used perfume (bought in Santi's store) and tries to woo Narciso (Manuel Chua) because he's madly in love with him. Lotlot De Leon on the other hand plays Maita who wished for her daughter (played by Janine) to have a normal life. Santi gets her in trouble but them Maita came into her senses and didn't accept the consequences, she's the only one who did that and got something better in return.

They promise five times the fun and entertainment on this official MMFF entry from these film outfits. It's directed by Randolf Longhas who also did "Ang Turkey ay Pabo Rin". Watch them on MMFF as they show it on December 25, for the Metro Manila Film Festival!

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