Litrato (2023) Movie Trailer Impressions: A Drama-Comedy Starring Ai-Ai delas Alas About an Elderly Woman with Memory Loss and her Loved Ones' Missing Photo

Litrato is a 2023 a drama-comedy under the direction of Luisito Lagdameo "Louie" Ignacio, story by Louie Ignacio, screenplay by Ralston Jover, produced by 316 Media Network; starring Ai-Ai delas Alas, Quinn Carillo, Ara Mina, Liza Lorena, and Bodjie Pascua; and is slated for a July 26, 2023 Philippine theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2023 film about an elderly woman in search of a lost but memorable photo and the people surrounding her here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.

Litrato
Plot / Synopsis

"Loving, I'm loving you. Even tomorrow, you will not be with me."
Quinn Carrillo will play “Angel”, the strict caregiver in the movie.

Litrato is an upcoming drama-comedy movie directed by the renowed filmmaker, Mr. Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio.
Starring AiAi Delas Alas with Ara Mina, Liza Lorena, Bodjie Pascua, and Quinn Carrillo.
Showing on July 26, 2023 in cinemas nationwide.

Source: 316 Media Network's FB Page

Watch Litrato's Official trailer here:

Litrato Official Movie Trailer Impression
Litrato Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Litrato (2023) official movie trailer? Litrato seems to be another promising family drama film with a dash of comedy as hinted in the trailer with the seemingly unlikeable protagonist (Ai-Ai delas Alas). It makes you wonder as to where is that memorable photograph Ai-Ai's senile elderly character's daughter and grand-daughter is and what happened to her beloved family. The film doesn't seem to focus on the dementia aspect like most of its contemporaries do when using the elderly as the central character. The film has an all-star cast of noteworthy seasoned actors and actresses, with some fresh faces like Quinn Carillo. Who is and where are the remaining family members of Ai-Ai's character? Those questions are what will drive interest for the film besides its cast and superb performance.
I am going on a tangent here but is still relevant to Filipino films in general. There should be more aggresive marketing and detailed press release for Filipino films. I have to really dig deep within the 316 Media Network's official Facebook Page to find the Litrato (2023) official movie poster which then cite the story, screenplay and other critical details of the film. Beyond a critically acclaimed director (Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio), I genuinely believe that story and screenplay writers should also be mentioned in the same breath, along with the actors. This is why I always make it to a point to scrounge up details to complete the information behind a particular film. Writers are crucial and can make or break a film. Litrato is a story by Louie Ignacio (the film's actual director) with screenplay by Ralston Jover. It also wouldn't hurt, if the marketing team can cite some plot or synopsis to give us an idea on who or what to expect in the film. All in all, Litrato is a promising Filipino family film that I would encourage people to consider watching when it hits theaters on the 26th of July.
How about you guys? What do you think about this 2023 drama-comedy starring Ai-Ai delas Alas and Quinn Carillo? What is your fondest memory of your grandmother? Will you be seeing this 2023 filipino movie on cinemas nationwide this July 26, 2023? Share your thoughts and opinion about Litrato (2023) in the comments section below and let's talk about it.

Iska (2019) Cinemalaya Movie Trailer Impressions: The Struggles of an Impoverished Grandmother and her Autistic Grandchild

Iska is a 2019 drama film and an official Cinemalaya 2019 finalist written by Mary Rose Colindres and directed by Theodore Boborol starring Ruby Ruiz playing the titular role of Iska is slated for a limited Philippine theatrical release from August 2-13, 2019. Let's check out what this 2019 Cinemalaya film festival entry about a grandmother and her special needs grandchild here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


Iska
Plot / Synopsis

ISKA is written by Mary Rose Colindres, “Iska” by Theodore Boborol is about a loving but impoverished grandmother of an autistic child who loses everything and turns into someone society reckons her to be.

Source: Cinemalaya

Watch the Iska 2019 Cinemalaya Official trailer here:





ISKA Official Trailer Impression
Iska Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the ISKA (2019) official movie trailer for Cinemalaya 2019? Well, bring on the handkerchief moviegoers, this one is going to be a tearjerker. Well, that is what this 2019 Cinemalaya official film fest entry gives off and I'm sure there is more to it than that as it seems to also tackle how local communities usually tend to misunderstand families with special needs people in their household; this could be a commentary about that as well.





Iska, from its synopsis and the trailers, features a solid performance from its titular character played by Ruby Ruiz and the film's entire cast. It is a film that is a must-watch for everyone and not simply for families who have special needs people in their homes as it could educate people who do not fully understand what having someone with special needs is like and what more if the setting is on a community/society that only looks at it with their limited capacity. The film also uses the University of the Philippines as one of its backdrop, which feels like a commentary all on itself; of impassioned students fighting for their rights and for an impoverished society all the while mingling with someone in the exact same position right under their noses, but they don't seem to know or indifferent towards them. Pretty interesting title card. But that could just be my interpretation and that is what makes films great! This is definitely fresh for me and intrigued by the line "turns into someone society reckons her to be" in its synopsis. This could feel like another tragic ending, but that is what we'll soon see when Iska hits limited theaters in the Philippines and the CCP from August 2-13, 2019.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2019 Cinemalaya family drama film festival entry about a grandmother dealing with her special needs grandchild and a community that barely understands it? What are similar films like this that you have seen and liked in the past? What do you think about the performance found in this trailer? Will you be seeing this 2019 Cinemalaya official film festival finalist on its limited theatrical run in the Cultural Center of the Philippines from August 2 to 13, 2019 when it hits the theaters? Share your thoughts and opinion about ISKA (2019) in the comments section below and let's talk about it.

Family History (2019) Movie Trailer Impressions: A GMA Pictures' Drama Film About a Marriage Featuring Michael V. and Dawn Zulueta

Family History is a 2019 family drama film from GMA Pictures and MIC TEST Entertainment under the direction of Michael V.; starring Michael V. and Dawn Zulueta, with Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali and is slated for a July 2019 Philippine theatrical released. Let's check out what this 2019 family drama-comedy film about the marriage that is slowly failing and a family seemingly on the brink of being broken in Family History here at Pinoy Movie Blogger.


Family History
Premise

What if the memories that complete you become the memories that hurt you?

Source: YouTube

Watch the Family History Official trailer here:





Family History Official Trailer Impression
Family History Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Family History (2019) official movie trailer? Well, it is somewhat refreshing to see a family drama film featuring one of Philippines' funniest comedian, Michael V acting (and directing) alongside a Filipino drama film veteran, Dawn Zulueta. In most cases, comedians usually have this innate talent in being good in various dramatic roles. Michael V. has shown this a couple of times, usually on the smaller screen, usually in Eat Bulaga's Lenten specials. It is good, that his mother network (GMA Network) has finally entrusted him to direct and star in his very own drama film. So what can we expect with Family History?





From what we see in this trailer, the film tackles a love between someone who is not good looking (Michael V.) but ends up marrying his beautiful dream girl (Dawn Zulueta), which in most romantic films is a happily ever after, but this isn't this kind of film? Family History focuses on the plight of a couple, which seems to be all glossy and perfect on the outside but tells a different tale; of a failing marriage. These kinds of scenarios are not as rare as many would think and many (Filipino) couples and families can relate. The film could teach a valuable story about taking care of a marriage. The premise isn't something new, but with charismatic leads like Michael V. and Dawn Zulueta with the Bianca Umali-Miguel Tanfelix loveteam added to the mix, this dramatic film seems to shape as something to be really promising. The only question now is, will the film go on a happily ever after route, or will it be a tragedy? Guess that is what we'll have to find out when it hits the theaters this July 2019.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2019 family drama film about a failing marriage starring Michael V.? What are similar films like this that you have seen and liked in the past? What do you think about Michael V.'s performance from this trailer and what are your favorite and memorable roles that you have with him? What else are you looking forward to 2019's Family History film? Will you be seeing this 2019 family drama Filipino movie when it hits the theaters? Share your thoughts and opinion about Family History (2019) in the comments section below and let's discuss it.

Our Mighty Yaya (2017) Trailer Impressions: Ghoulish-Looking Ai-Ai Delas Alas as a Beloved Nanny to an Upper Class Family

Our Mighty Yaya is a 2017 comedy family film from Regal Films under the direction of Jose Javier Reyes starring Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Zoren Legaspi, Megan Young, Sofia Andres, Lucas Magallano, Alyson McBride, and Beverly Salviejo slated for a May 10, 2017 theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest reiteration of a beloved nanny movie has to offer.


Our Mighty Yaya
Plot / Synopsis

A Mother's Day Presentation. Handog ng Regal Entertainment Inc, Ang kwento ng isang ulirang YAYA, Ang ating pangalawang INA
na magpapasaya at magmamahal sa ating lahat!


A latest presentation from Regal Entertainment Inc (Regal Films) comes a story about an ideal nanny, our second mother who will bring joy and love all of us.

Source: Youtube

Watch Our Mighty Yaya Official trailer here:





Our Mighty Yaya Official Trailer Impression
Our Mighty Yaya Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Our Mighty Yaya (2017) official movie trailer? Well, it is your typical light-hearted family film focusing on an exemplary nanny for children belonging to an uptight high class family. But of course, to emphasize the uniqueness of this role model of a nanny, they have to make her look ghoulish by making her skin tone darker, an improper set of teeth, and lacking the necessary education... everything of what you can expect from your stereotypical nanny figure from the province (caricature for comedic effect because why not). Well the only difference is that it is not mainly a dramatic film but don't misinterpret it as so as most of these kinds of film will have its fair share of moments that will thug on the heartstrings as what is expected of movies under this theme. The film will join the ranks of other nanny-themed titles like Anak (2000), Inang Yaya (2006), Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009), and the internationally screened and acclaimed "Ilo Ilo" (2013).


Initially, I thought that there would be more of this film under this theme (the exemplary nanny stories), but to my surprise only a few came from my basic search; that this genre of (family) drama was done to death just like the rich guy-poor girl or rich girl-poor guy romantic films. Or maybe that is just that, many of the films that we have seen usually from romance and horror have these basic stereotype. Or maybe ABS-CBN's popular "Please Be Careful With My Heart" television series has grown on everyone. Well at least that daytime soap didn't had the audacity to stereotype the nannies as uneducated ghoulish looking one. Maybe, most of those belonging to the middle class, and upper class grew up with nannies and can entirely relate to this theme. Even if they belong to the lower class, if they themselves are a nanny or their family member is an actual nanny, maybe this is what makes it relatable to them. The question is do the ugly nanny with a heart of gold makes for an interesting and entertaining film? Well, that is what might (or might not) be answered on Our Mighty Yaya. We'll make sure to observe and make a criticism of that as the years past by or if the local film studios decides to start milking such themes as from what we have seen so far they "mostly have been on the look out to revolutionize" film making in the Philippines..


How about you guys? What do you think about this film about ghoulish looking stereotype of a nanny from the province but with a heart of gold? Will you be seeing this film when it hits the theaters and why? Share your thoughts and opinion about Our Mighty Yaya (2017) in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

Mano Po 7: Chinoy Trailer Impressions – Filipino Chinese Heritage and Cultural Family Drama Mano Po Film Franchise Returns this 2016

Mano Po 7: Chinoy is a 2016 family drama film from Regal Entertainment under the direction of Ian Loreños starring Richard Yap, Enchong Dee, Jean Garcia, Janella Salvador, Jake Cuenca, Jessy Mendiola, Kean Cipriano, Marlo Mortel, and Jana Agoncillo slated for a December 14, 2016 theatrical release. Mano Po 7: Chinoy is the seventh installment of the Mano Po film franchise with the last film that being Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love back in 2009. Let's check out what this latest Mano Po family drama film has to offer.


Mano Po 7: Chinoy
Plot / Synopsis

From the multi-awarded and longest running family drama movie comes another story in the tradition of love. Mano Po 7: Chinoy centers around the seemingly perfect upper class Chinese family which seems perfect at a first glance but is flawed as a whole. How will the family overcome its trials and tribulations?

Watch Mano Po 7: Chinoy Official trailer here:





Mano Po 7: Chinoy Official Trailer Impression
Mano Po 7: Chinoy Film Trailer Review


What can be said about Mano Po 7: Chinoy official movie trailer? Well, it is a family drama like many other that comes before it. It introduce us to a seemingly perfect upper class family but at a closer inspection is flawed in terms of love, connection, and lasting relationships. This is probably the main element of every family drama out there as without it there is no progression in story or characters. The earliest I can think of a family drama that garnered critical acclaim were "Tanging Yaman" and "Anak" both from the year 2000; if there are others, then I am (not) sorry as these newer family dramas probably didn't leave a lasting impact in the minds of the film going fans or forgettable at best; that or probably just me as I am not really into dramas nor I automatically subscribe to the notion that "drama = quality film". There is also something about the narration of this trailer wherein mentioning about "this is our story" and a "powerful drama" that somehow feels off, but I guess that is just me nitpicking. A trailer does need to say that it is not just any ordinary drama but a powerful drama! That it is OUR story given that we mostly belong to an upper class Chinese family, but I am digressing.


Revisit a "new" family drama that shifts to a new Filipino -Chinese family and their struggles to love and understand each other and to recognize that money and work is not everything one need to have a happy family. Well, that seems to be the basic summary of most dramas that features a wealthy family. The Mano Po film franchise has somewhat demystify or further clarify what most Filipinos outside their world think of their culture, ethics, and mentality is. Since newer generations are introduced, the lines are starting to blur and what once was absolute in the Chinese culture have started to open up and this is what the Mano Po series have capitalized on in the past with a mix of the usual cliches like mistresses, the family against the relationship because of cultural differences (bloodline "purity"), social class differences, and lack of connection. To much of the people's surprise, Mano Po 7: Chinoy didn't make it on the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival which is really a curiosity. We can understand why Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers and The Super Parental Guardians didn't made it but Mao Po 7: Chinoy joining the other MMFF 2016 rejects is really something. We can all later compare if all the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival entries deserved their spots.


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2016 comeback film from the Mano Po film franchise? Have you seen the earlier Mano Po films? Which ones are your favorite and why? What do you think about Mano Po 7: Chinoy not being in the official entries to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival? Share your thoughts and opinion about Mano Po 7: Chinoy in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

The Super Parental Guardians Trailer Impressions: Vice Ganda and Coco Martin's 2016 Comedy Film

The Super Parental Guardians is a 2016 comedy film from Star Cinema under the direction of Joyce Bernal starring Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, featuring child actors Awra Briguela and Onyok Pineda slated for a November 30, 2016 theatrical release. Let's check out what this latest Star Cinema Vice Ganda comedy film has to offer.


The Super Parental Guardians
Plot / Synopsis

Arci (Vice Ganda) promised his bestfriend that they both will be the godparents of each other's children when the time comes,unfortunately Arci's friend died which opted Arci to visit his beloved friend and fulfill the promise he made with his friend. Little did he know that her godchildren is being looked after by his bestfriend's brother, Paco (Coco Martin). Chaos ensues as Arci and Paco deal with being the new guardian of the two children.

Watch The Super Parental Guardians Official trailer here:


The Super Parental Guardians Official Trailer Impression
The Super Parental Guardians Film Trailer Review


What can be said about The Super Parental Guardians official movie trailer? Well, it is definitely a Vice Ganda movie. After the tragedy that befell the Kapamilya Network's star comedian (the passing of Vice' friend and usual director on his film projects, the late-Wenn Deramas earlier within 2016), there has been a hiatus on films that features Vice Ganda. Guess, the world has to eventually move on and Vice is once again back with his usual brand of "family-friendly" gay humor. Whether it works for you or not, it is here to stay and will be another blockbuster.


A little fact about the movie, The Super Parental Guardians was supposedly and maybe expected to be an official entry to the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival as it was submitted before the official deadline of submission for entries but "unfortunately" it was not selected as part of the official entries to the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival this December 2016. The Super Parental Guardians will join the ranks of Our Mighty Yaya (Ai-Ai delas Alas), Mano Po 7: Tsinoy (Richard Yap), and Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers (Vic Sotto) that didn't made the cut due to the now "improved" (?) criteria imposed for entries. The Metro Manila Film Festival have been heavily criticized in the past for having overall low quality in terms of story and various technical aspects, now along with the new President this 2016, change also came to the MMFF.


It is usually an automatic blockbuster success if there is an entry featuring either Vice Ganda or Vic Sotto, but this time removing the entries from these two will finally make things interesting. Unfortunately there was a romantic comedy which is usually in the same league in terms of blockbuster success as the two, hopefully movie goers will find a new appreciation for other MMFF entries on the list besides the generic romantic comedies. What else is there to talk about with The Super Parental Guardians that has not been showed in the trailer. It is a chalk full of pop culture reference and features a larger than life and over the top characters—mainly Vice Ganda and even the child actors are also made this way—to act like the bratty effeminate caricature of the loud gay stereotype popularize in film nowadays. If Vice Ganda is your cup of tea, then there will be no stopping you from appreciating it whether The Super Parental Guardians is an official MMFF entry or not.


How about you guys? What do you think about this Vice Ganda comedy featuring the Vice Ganda and Coco Martin comedic duo that is being sold to us by Star Cinema? Will you be seeing this 2016 Star Cinema film that puts a comedic spin on the standard new guardian conflict and will eventually concluding in a happy family ending? Share your thoughts and opinion about The Super Parental Guardians in the comments section below and let's discuss about it.

1st Sem Trailer Impressions: CineFilipino 2016 Entry About Separation Anxiety and Close Family Ties

1st Sem is a drama comedy and an official entry to the CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 which is written and directed by Allan Michael Ibanez and Dexter Paglinawan Hemedez starring Lotlot De Leon, Allan Paule, and Darwin Yu slated and screened on March 16 to 22, 2016 at selected theaters. Let's check out what this CineFilipino 2016 feature length entry centering on the close tie in the Filipino family set-up and the potential separation anxiety that might come out of it has to offer.


1st Sem
Plot / Synopsis

Maru Marasigan, a sixteen-year old incoming freshman from the province, leaves his hometown to study in one of the prestigious universities in Manila. He is accompanied by his mother Precy as he goes to his dormitory.

But Precy cannot help but get emotional when she is about to leave him. Maru feels sad seeing his mother cry. This escalates after Maru spent his first night at the dorm feeling alone and very lonely.

Maru then decides to pack his things and go back home. Precy is very shocked to see him in their kitchen early in the morning the following day.

Down on his knees, Maru pleads to Precy to allow him to study in a nearby college for he cannot afford to live miles away from his family. But Precy rejects Maru's request and tells him to go back to Manila instead.

As Maru insists his decision and disobeys Precy, his relationship with his mother starts to fall apart.

Source: Official CineFilipino Page

Watch 1st Sem Official trailer here:





1st Sem Official Trailer Impression
1st Sem Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the 1st Sem (2016) official movie trailer? Well it starts out endearing but the latter half shows the film's plot of dealing with separation anxiety caused by the dependency to one's family; a close familial tie. The film may also tackle the problem with complacency and comfort zones which is really kind of fresh and we don't usually tackled in mainstream Filipino films. So far this has been really the edge with the movies under the CineFilipino feature length category.


1st Sem also along with other CineFilipino entries have featured newcomers which would either give them their much needed break in Philippine showbiz. It is interesting to see that the future recognize actors of tomorrow will have CineFilipino to give them their much needed break; to look back with a smile and say 'I started out in a quality Filipino film.' You can check out the 1st Sem official Facebook Page as to see which theaters will screen the film, schedule, and other details.





How about you guys? What do you think of the premise of this CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 Feature Length entry? What are your guess as to how will the film unfold or conclude? Have you ever had a similar experience or knew someone who had to deal with separation anxiety when entering college? Share your general impressions, thoughts, and opinion about 1st Sem CineFilipino 2016 official movie trailer in the comments section below and let's discuss: