Heneral Luna

Those who find love stories a big no in the big screen and those who are so used to cheesy and immature romantic scenes shown in TV series can consider this politically inspired and historically based action-drama film as something to watch out for. Following the current decade’s previously released national hero-based movies like “El Presidente” and “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”, “Heneral Luna” is obviously about the life story of Heneral Antonio Luna (Gen. Antonio Luna) and his struggles to fight for his beloved motherland against the Americans who were considered as the new invaders in his time.

John Arcilla will be portraying the character of Gen. Antonio Luna, a passionate commander of the revolutionary army during the not-so-told-about Philippine-American War. He is anticipated to showcase Luna’s legendary pride-driven and hot-blooded personality throughout the movie. His tragic death through the hands of some of his countrymen, who are loyal to their superiors who willingly embraced the Americans, is expected to be the climax or at least one of the highlights of the film.

Philippines’ first declared President, Emilio Aguinaldo, is one of the important characters in Luna’s biography. His character will be played by Mon Confiado and will be involved much in the conflict in the story’s plot. Joining also the cast of “Heneral Luna” are Leo Martinez, Mylene Dizon, Joem Bascon, Epy Quizon, Archie Alemania, Ketchup Eusebio, Arron Villaflor, Bing Pimentel, Alex Medina, Nonie Buencamino, Art Acuña, Alvin Anson, and Lorenz Martinez. Plus, notable drama actor Paolo Avelino will be having a special appearance in the movie as well.

The movie was directed by Jerrold Tarog and it will be shown on September 9, 2015 in cinemas nationwide. It is co-presented by the Filipino American National Historical Society – Metro NY and the Interference Archive. It is also scheduled to be released in other parts of the world and will be joining several international film festivals.

Tuhog

Have you heard about ‘Tuhog’? Funny isn’t it? Well, Tuhog is just one of the most-talked-about thingy these days. Tuhog is a 2013 Filipino comedy film directed by Veronica Velasco. Tuhog, Skylight Films’ second movie produced this year 2013 starred by ABS CBN’s unfading stars Eugene Domingo, Leo Martinez, Enchong Dee, Empress Schuck and Jake Cuenca distributed by Star Cinema. For everybody’s information, Tuhog was one of 2012 MMFF film entry, however failed to pass the screening. And now, Tuhog will conquer the big screen this coming July 17, 2013 in all theaters nationwide.

Miss Eugene Domingo plays the role of a middle-aged woman named Fiesta. She is bus barker of a Janus Express and a dedicated daughter of Carding. She will fall in love with Nato (Jake Cuenca), a newly hired driver of the Janus Express. Their relationship will eventually become complicated. Enchong Dee plays the role of Caloy, a young pretty man who is preserving his purity together with his girlfriend Angel (Empress Shuck). They both promised to give it up only for each other. However, things got worse when Caloy was disputed with his decisions. Doubts and weariness lived in Angel’s mind (Empress Shuck). While Leo Martinez is retired family patriarch named Tonio. Fiesta, Tonio, and Caloy were all involved in a bus accident that made them quite miserable. Watch out for the funny and new things that they will show us.

Tuhog is one of the awaited comedy films this year! Twists and turns of the scenes that you’ll laugh. Again, catch Tuhog on July 17, 2013 in your favorite cinemas nationwide. See you all there!

On The Job

We’ve been watching movies which are romantic-comedies in genre, comedy, drama, pure romantic these past few months. Now let us embrace a new version and a heart-pumping unique masterpiece movie of a good director, Erik Matti entitled ‘On the Job’ starring ABS-CBN’s bests and most loved leading men Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual. On the Job will be shown on the later part of 2013 in cooperation with the Star Cinema. On the Job is an exciting crime drama film that will make us love action movies. Gerald Anderson will portray as an escaped violent prisoner and to stop him, Piolo Pascual will be playing as an NBI agent, struggling from choosing between his duty, family and conscience. The wife of Piolo will be in the person of Shaina Magdayao, daughter of a Congressman.

On the Job is something new to us, something dynamic. The main actors are very proud of this ‘On the Job’ because they believe that this movie will be marked. On the Job is different from the other movies shown in theaters. Both were obviously happy that the project they just once dreamt is now on board. The scripts and scenes were really strong and heart-capturing. It is really a must watched film; it focuses more on the important things happening in our society. On the Job will also undergo first a screening to be launch abroad. Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual will appear so differently in the movie since that both of them will be portraying fiercer and more mature roles. Lead roles are very promising; the whole story is very uncommon. These challenging roles from On the Job really gave the two again a good chance to show how talented and well-trained they are. According to Gerald Anderson, On the Job is not just an advocacy-oriented film but really has something to show the public significance.

On the Job other movie casts includes Rayver Cruz, Joel Torre, Michael de Mesa, Angel Aquino, Empress, Vivian Velez, Leo Martinez, Joey Marquez and Shaina Magdayao, mentioned earlier playing as the wife of the NBI agent Piolo. On the Job in theaters nationwide, see you all there!~gaj