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‘Last Night’ Movie Review: A Dark Take On A Rather Feel-Good Love Story

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><i>*Minor Spoilers Ahead*</i><br /><br />Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga reunite for a brand new film, this time under the tutelage of Bb. Joyce Bernal titled, “Last Night.” Added crowd draw that the film’s treatment is Bella Padilla’s debut work as a screenwriter. A seemingly familiar romantic comedy film on the surface, the movie takes a darker and interesting spin with the introduction of the thriller and paranormal genre kicking of with Mark (Pascual) and Carmina’s (Gonzaga) supposed chance meeting while both are on the midst of committing suicide. The meet-cute in itself is pretty different and a great springboard for the two’s whirlwind romance. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfzYz4SJN76zGHFp1LBVrnt6B5C5b4UQsn2eeTB0jaXVwAV1BjbYb1kf3uVZDTk20yQMisbp7aw9buehvhyphenhyphenUZHyo3BfX4yzIONCn9fBNQL-pVLd0feQKz4g-_3uAAFfKqKgC3lHGLnWwC/s1600/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-last-night-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Piolo Pascual as Mark and Toni Gonzaga as Carmina in ‘Last Night’" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfzYz4SJN76zGHFp1LBVrnt6B5C5b4UQsn2eeTB0jaXVwAV1BjbYb1kf3uVZDTk20yQMisbp7aw9buehvhyphenhyphenUZHyo3BfX4yzIONCn9fBNQL-pVLd0feQKz4g-_3uAAFfKqKgC3lHGLnWwC/s1600/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-last-night-1.jpg" title="Piolo Pascual as Mark and Toni Gonzaga as Carmina in ‘Last Night’" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Piolo Pascual as Mark and Toni Gonzaga as Carmina in ‘Last Night’/Star Cinema</td></tr></tbody></table>First and foremost, the film is shot beautifully. Its various backlighting and scenic locations around old Manila definitely added to the overall viewing experience of watching “Last Night.” The street lamps and old architecture are charming backdrops which made it easy to believe how effortless it is to fall in love and get attached to someone whom you had just met -- especially when there’s already a brewing connection between the two of you. It heightens emotions and definitely pays tribute to the love story that the movie is always meant to be.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFdkGt98NanjxxV388ehP27MAQkW6Bs0ftlp6hJ7p-cMKeYkHuy0h9ZIHBA1-Np8I1wV9cxiZOmt-jhbMPJZ5K2mYz_94-L8XtRqNGvFebCkJ0qDd4euS2Og9ZTX9ZmTfYmBlcq1Bsk7N/s1600/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-last-night-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Piolo Pascual as Mark and Toni Gonzaga as Carmina in ‘Last Night’" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="852" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFdkGt98NanjxxV388ehP27MAQkW6Bs0ftlp6hJ7p-cMKeYkHuy0h9ZIHBA1-Np8I1wV9cxiZOmt-jhbMPJZ5K2mYz_94-L8XtRqNGvFebCkJ0qDd4euS2Og9ZTX9ZmTfYmBlcq1Bsk7N/s1600/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-last-night-2.jpg" title="Piolo Pascual as Mark and Toni Gonzaga as Carmina in ‘Last Night’" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Piolo Pascual as Mark and Toni Gonzaga as Carmina in ‘Last Night’/Star Cinema</i></td></tr></tbody></table>Arguably a departure from their last project together in “Starting All Over Again,” Gonzaga and Pascual once again proved that they can do just about any genre flawlessly work, thanks to their palpable chemistry and individual good acting. The two plays off of each other’s acting chops really well, making their characters believable and easy to relate to.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />While the movie boldly lunges on a different spin at the romantic genre, its plot execution feels too stretched out at times. All throughout the movie, hints of a possible time-lapse are dropped with several newspaper clippings notable from the Martial Law era to the various changes in mood lighting and small details at the background that teases the plot twist. However, the reveal does not come until the third act, which by then, has lost its appeal and intrigue. We already know that a big surprise is coming and we know that it will change the way the whole film is initially perceived, but its prolonged wait time significantly diminishes the element of shock that is meant to go alongside it. <br /><br />Additionally, the paranormal side of the narrative does not seem to be as well honed as it could possibly. Carmina’s entrapment in the “middle world” and her supposed role of saving other people from committing the same mistake of committing suicide does not do anything really revolutionary to the story.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZsMxremK_fplip-mlNqrig8-uCGheEL9tuiciQgoyjDdvwIGhKHxieGtVB1iyNv5_1S8N1WoSnKWDqiwbYKg_8_7NkiNdoT1mxaOwzvj3_EJDORjlS3yiFt08d0TPcb6eyogyIO4wjZ8/s1600/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-last-night-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Piolo Pascual as Mark and Toni Gonzaga as Carmina in ‘Last Night’" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZsMxremK_fplip-mlNqrig8-uCGheEL9tuiciQgoyjDdvwIGhKHxieGtVB1iyNv5_1S8N1WoSnKWDqiwbYKg_8_7NkiNdoT1mxaOwzvj3_EJDORjlS3yiFt08d0TPcb6eyogyIO4wjZ8/s1600/piolo-pascual-toni-gonzaga-last-night-3.jpg" title="Piolo Pascual as Mark and Toni Gonzaga as Carmina in ‘Last Night’" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Piolo Pascual as Mark and Toni Gonzaga as Carmina in ‘Last Night’/Star Cinema</td></tr></tbody></table>Although it’s not a perfect melding of genres, “Last Night” is still a good romantic flick. The film has all the running tropes needed for a love story -- from its fun dialogue to its tended moments. Its  thriller component, however,  just lacked the narrative establishment that could be fixed with any additional bits that will help further establish Carmina’s premise more effectively.<br /><br />Watch full trailer here:<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2-5BerbNjOE" width="100%"></iframe><br /></div></center><br /><b>-- ALD, The Summit Express</b></div>

‘Last Night’ Movie Review: A Dark Take On A Rather Feel-Good Love Story

*Minor Spoilers Ahead* Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga reunite for a brand new film, this time under the tutelage of Bb. Joyce Bernal titled,...

IN PHOTOS: Pinoys shine in the 43rd International Emmy Awards

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos Concio on Tuesday said the Philippines may not yet be a major player in the world content market but many ABS-CBN shows have already been warmly welcomed in several territories, a proof that Filipino content is now thriving in a globalized environment.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2juXB2Qvtmz1u1aMu9EEJ-HSBcE7meRfLlex1_NV-NCTxSiYsEyIL8GKiBOoY6x4rh5892wI9teUURrrsxukj0VKydPSb1hYE_vSvlYWkCSdwnG-B_9hwKg3d8YP98eRIcDQwo2p9j4Db/s1600/Piolo-and-Charo-emmy.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Actor Piolo Pascual and ABS-CBN President Charo Santos Concho at the 43rd Emmy Awards" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2juXB2Qvtmz1u1aMu9EEJ-HSBcE7meRfLlex1_NV-NCTxSiYsEyIL8GKiBOoY6x4rh5892wI9teUURrrsxukj0VKydPSb1hYE_vSvlYWkCSdwnG-B_9hwKg3d8YP98eRIcDQwo2p9j4Db/s1600/Piolo-and-Charo-emmy.jpg" title="Actor Piolo Pascual and ABS-CBN President Charo Santos Concho at the 43rd Emmy Awards" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Actor Piolo Pascual and ABS-CBN President Charo Santos Concho at the 43rd Emmy Awards</td></tr></tbody></table>“We are grateful that through our content, we can show the world the real wealth of our country.  These are our strong family values and our resilience as a people.  We see no better way of achieving it than through television,” said Charo, who spoke as the Gala Chair of the 43rd International Emmy Awards held in Hilton Hotel New York last Monday.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXh_WD-gvqg-HhHx8MijBoDRbdAFchixvsH-ASCkB3w-YNzJsAuKa7HCm4HoM7NCg5YvTqxjNGYuv_iijX8g8Qe1b627GtTt79M72kFvN5CeE1jI2qFRR5U6C6IvH_Sm62038qn9HBiJc/s1600/Charo-giving-her-opening-address.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Charo giving her opening address" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXh_WD-gvqg-HhHx8MijBoDRbdAFchixvsH-ASCkB3w-YNzJsAuKa7HCm4HoM7NCg5YvTqxjNGYuv_iijX8g8Qe1b627GtTt79M72kFvN5CeE1jI2qFRR5U6C6IvH_Sm62038qn9HBiJc/s640/Charo-giving-her-opening-address.jpg" title="Charo giving her opening address" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charo giving her opening address at Emmy Awards 2015</td></tr></tbody></table>Charo, who delivered her speech before the world’s best producers, creatives, and talents, is the first Filipino Gala Chair invited to participate in the prestigious event, which she referred to as the “world’s most important annual television event.”<br /><br />According to Charo, the International Emmy Awards does not only celebrate television excellence all over the globe, but also demonstrates the power of television as a medium of empathy, connection, and understanding among all peoples of the world.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36PUDipCclStgxHDkMtqWSNOiPgCzwjrKaVAp10hxPH9CspvYR_FYCI-7FnDQ1F0ubYlj6tvBh0i48RPEBI99sjhp3lAcPs9cpM6hzs5swodoe73wRdcjU1o1fJDrV4FaArsXkEIe3ovE/s1600/piolo-charo-emmy-awards-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Charo Santos Concho and Piolo Pascual" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36PUDipCclStgxHDkMtqWSNOiPgCzwjrKaVAp10hxPH9CspvYR_FYCI-7FnDQ1F0ubYlj6tvBh0i48RPEBI99sjhp3lAcPs9cpM6hzs5swodoe73wRdcjU1o1fJDrV4FaArsXkEIe3ovE/s640/piolo-charo-emmy-awards-2015.jpg" title="Charo Santos Concho and Piolo Pascual" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charo Santos Concho and Piolo Pascual during arrivals at Emmys</td></tr></tbody></table>“The more we care, the less we fight.  During dark days of terror, we come together in prayer.  So, the world, far from falling part, is even inspired to unite,” she said.<br /><br />Charo, who is the first Filipino Gala Chair in the iEmmys, said that when content producers begin to know and care about people and things, “we begin to care about other people’s quest for love, pursuit of dreams, cry for justice, celebration of triumph, and struggle for survival.<br /><br />Meanwhile, award-winning actor Piolo Pascual also had his shining moment when he presented the award for Best Telenovela alongside Karla Mosley of “The Bold and the Beautiful.”<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcNgIDk-Dww7gQmwifjqK-yXIjb3q1bvcpS14HpQtnCmyqxrGtneJys_Iruk2X6en16C2PjJqx4kOn8etkLFowH9P-uyEOYHIQ3qBj3bOGY_8yJcdI1fOnKlvlzR0YMcYMSHv1vvonUNi/s1600/EMMY-AWARDS-PIOLO-PASCUAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Piolo Pascual and Karla Mosley" border="0" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcNgIDk-Dww7gQmwifjqK-yXIjb3q1bvcpS14HpQtnCmyqxrGtneJys_Iruk2X6en16C2PjJqx4kOn8etkLFowH9P-uyEOYHIQ3qBj3bOGY_8yJcdI1fOnKlvlzR0YMcYMSHv1vvonUNi/s640/EMMY-AWARDS-PIOLO-PASCUAL.jpg" title="Piolo Pascual and Karla Mosley" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Piolo Pascual and Karla Mosley present the Best Telenovela award</td></tr></tbody></table>Before the awards proper, Charo and Piolo both graced the red carpet and granted media interviews. Charo looked elegant in her Cary Santiago terno gown, while Pascual looked dashing in a black suit.<br /><br />Charo’s and Piolo’s participation in the International Emmy Awards marks a new milestone in Philippine broadcasting history. It serves as a recognition of how Filipino content can be at par with global standards.<br /><br />The International Emmy Awards recognize excellence in global television programming. This year, Special Awards were presented to Julian Fellowes, creator and writer of “Downton Abbey” (Founders Award) and Richard Plepler, Chairman & CEO of HBO (Directorate Award). The event was attended by actor Michael Douglas, Elizabeth McGovern of “Downton Abbey,” Tovah Feldshuh of “The Walking Dead,” Patina Miller of “The Hunger Games,” and Lea DeLaria of “Orange is the New Black,” who were among this year’s presenters.<br /><br />Over the years, ABS-CBN has also earned several International Emmy nominations for its shows and actors such as “MMK” (Best Drama Series, 2013), Jane Oineza for “MMK” (Best Actress, 2013), “Precious Hearts Romances presents Impostor” (Best Telenovela, 2011), “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Telenovela, 2010), Sid Lucero for “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Actor, 2010), “Kahit Isang Saglit” (Best Telenovela, 2009), and Angel Locsin for “Lobo” (Best Actress, 2009).<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos courtesy of ABS-CBN/Polaris</span></i></div>

IN PHOTOS: Pinoys shine in the 43rd International Emmy Awards

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN president and CEO Charo Santos Concio on Tuesday said the Philippines may not yet be a major player in the wo...

List of Winners: 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Awards 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The complete list of winners for the 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards was announced online on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Kapamilya stars Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga named as the 2014 Box Office King & Queen while Vice Ganda retains the Phenomenal Box Office Star title.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_g66PqNkohsCvSNmSXekIlz1XNul8UO64m4TPAgJJIii4PzXRIq7VyKEV73Kr-yHJVPAdbeEM4FY-PtZEsI5mHFrM7IHxsKmSKPokNUN3xKQbIFzBD58XNrLdX4J3lMBXYNjraUgzfKvY/s1600/piolotoni-starting-over-again.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga named Box Office King and Queen" border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_g66PqNkohsCvSNmSXekIlz1XNul8UO64m4TPAgJJIii4PzXRIq7VyKEV73Kr-yHJVPAdbeEM4FY-PtZEsI5mHFrM7IHxsKmSKPokNUN3xKQbIFzBD58XNrLdX4J3lMBXYNjraUgzfKvY/s640/piolotoni-starting-over-again.jpg" title="Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga named Box Office King and Queen" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga named Box Office King and Queen | Photo: starcinema.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In an article published on entertainment website Pep.ph, this year's winners were chosen based on the top 10 movies of 2014, top recording awards and top gross receipts of concerts and performances.<br /><br />The deliberation to select the winners was done last Saturday, May 16, at Barrio Fiesta, EDSA Greenhills in San Juan City. <br /><br />The Phenomenal box office award will be given to Vice Ganda as 'The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin' received the highest box-office returns of P456.20 million during the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Piolo and Toni's Starting Over Again got top gross receipts of P410.89 million.  <br /><br />John Lloyd Cruz and Iza Calzado bagged the Film Actor and Actress of the Year award.<br /><br />This year, the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (GMMSF) will give the Breakthrough Box Office Indie Film to be awarded to English Only Please, which got a top gross receipt of P 135 million and special recognitions for Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado as lead actors.<br /><br /><b>Here are the winners at the 46th Box Office Entertainment Awards (2015) of the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation:</b><br /><br /><b>Major Awards:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Phenomenal Star – Vice Ganda (The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin)</li><li>Box Office King – Piolo Pascual (Starting Over Again)</li><li>Box Office Queen – Toni Gonzaga (Starting Over Again)</li></ul><br /><b>Other Awards</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Film Actor of the Year – John Lloyd Cruz</li><li>Film Actress of the Year – Iza Calzado</li><li>Prince of Philippine Movies & TV – Xian Lim</li><li>Princess of Philippine Movies & TV – Kim Chiu</li><li>Most Promising Male Star of the Year – Andre Paras</li><li>Most Promising Female Star of the Year – Liza Soberano</li><li>Male Concert Performer of the Year – Gary Valenciano</li><li>Female Concert Performer of the Year – Regine Velasquez-Alcasid</li><li>Male Recording Artist of the Year – Gloc 9</li><li>Female Recording Artist of the Year – Sarah Geronimo</li><li>Promising Male Singer/Performer – Darren Espanto</li><li>Promising Female Singer/Performer – Maja Salvador</li><li>Most Popular Recording/Performing Group - Calla Lily</li><li>Most Promising Recording/Performing Group – Gimme 5</li><li>Most Popular Novelty Singer – Joey Ayala (“Papel”)</li><li>Most Popular Loveteam in Movies & TV – James Reid & Nadine Lustre</li><li>Most Promising Loveteam – Iñigo Pascual & Sofia Andres (Relax It’s Just Pag-ibig)</li><li>Top Rating Primetime Drama – Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN)</li><li>Top Rating Daytime Drama – Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN)</li><li>Top Rating News and Public Affairs – Wish Ko Lang (GMA 7)</li><li>Top Reality Talent Search – The Voice Kids (ABS-CBN)</li><li>Top Rating Game Show – Celebrity Bluff (GMA 7)</li><li>Top Rating Noontime Musical/Variety Program – Eat Bulaga (GMA-7)</li><li>Most Popular Male Child Performer – Bimby Aquino Yap</li><li>Most Popular Female Child Performer – Ryzza Mae Dizon</li><li>Most Popular Film Producer – Star Cinema</li><li>Most Popular Screenwriter – Carmi Raymundo (Starting All Over Again)</li><li>Most Popular Film Director – Wenn Deramas (The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin)</li></ul><br /><b>Special Awards:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award – Angelica Panganiban</li><li>Breakthrough Box Office Indie Film – English Only Please; Special recognition for Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado as lead actors</li><li>All-Time Highest Grossing Horror Film – Feng Shui 2</li><li>Corazon Mendoza Samaniego Lifetime Achievement Award – Vic Sotto</li><li>Global Achievement by a Performing Group – El Gamma Penumbra (Asia’s Got Talent champion)</li><li>Global Achievement in Sports – Michael Martinez (figure skater, Sochi Winter Olympics)</li></ul><br />The awards night for the 46th Box Office Entertainment Awards will be held at the Solaire Resorts & Casino in Pasay City, on June 14 (Sunday) to be produced by Airtime Marketing, Inc. of Tessie Celestino Howard. Full coverage of the awards night will be aired on ABS-CBN's Sunday's Best in June.</div>

List of Winners: 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Awards 2015

MANILA, Philippines - The complete list of winners for the 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards was announced online on Su...