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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.


    • Sep 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    S2E3: Mommy Issues - They sure got some issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 32:03


    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

    S2E2: A Faraway Land | Don't bother

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 32:39


    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.

    S2E1 - My Amanda - Starring Piolo Pascual & Alessandra De Rossi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 35:33


    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.

    S1E18: Babae At Baril Review : When a gun gives you power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 67:38


    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

    S1E17: First Love Review | You might shed a tear, go get some tissue.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 63:29


    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

    S1E16: That Thing Called Tadhana | Don't waste your time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 62:07


    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

    S1E15 Birdshot Review | A coming-of-age thriller with a political message or are we just overthinking it.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 64:28


    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.

    S1E14 : Between Maybes | Same as everything else but different

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 69:40


    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

    S1E13: Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap Review | A Funny Full Featured Film About a Golden Titi.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 51:24


    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

    S1E12 : Four sisters before the wedding review | It tries to capture the magic of the original

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 66:35


    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

    S1E11: Yellow Rose Review | The Filipino TNT country singer story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 74:06


    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

    S1E10: Maria Movie Review | The Filipino assassin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 55:40


    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

    S1E9 Dito at Doon Review | You need to watch this! ECQ Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 61:35


    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.

    Tambay News April 9, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 38:01


    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.

    S1E8: Barcelona: A Love Untold | The shit sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 44:25


    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

    Tambay News - Holy Week Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 58:14


    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.

    S1E7: Vodka, Beers and Regrets | We've all had plenty of those!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 78:42


    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

    Tambay News - March 22nd 2021 | What is the history of the name Negros Occidental?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 64:40


    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.

    S1E6: Fan Girl | Never meet your heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 52:16


    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

    Tambay News - March 20th 2021 | COVID-19 stuff and racism stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 69:40


    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.

    S1E5: Love or Money | New movie alert: Which would you pick?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 60:59


    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.

    Tambay News - March 12th 2021 | Spolarium urban legend explained badly by Albear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 59:18


    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.

    S1E4 Hello, Love & Goodbye | Wheres Forever????

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 60:30


    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

    Tambay News - March 5th 2021 | JLC gets a haircut

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 35:29


    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.

    S1E3: Kita Kita | Tonyo a stalker?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 68:42


    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

    Tambay News - February 27th 2021 | Nurses for trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 44:49


    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.

    S1E2: Pamilya Ordinaryo (Ordinary People) | You NEED to watch this movie.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 72:51


    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

    Lets do something new, how about some news

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 44:38


    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.

    S1E1: Four Sisters and a Wedding Review | Not the best but good enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 60:22


    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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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 8:10


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