Year End Review: Dramaland 2014

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 10 (Season 2)

Episode 10 Snark Recap (Season 2 Finale)

Pink Panda: It’s a big Christmas party over at Richard and Ruffa’s house with the whole family and some of their closest friends

Chunkie: Ruffa is staying away from Mom Annabelle because ‘they’re trying to be civil with each other’. And she intentionally didn’t even Jordan to avoid trouble.

Pink Panda: This is the second year Sarah is spending with the Gutz family and apparently, the issue between her mom and Annabelle hasn’t been resolved.

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 9 (Season 2)

Episode 9 Snark Recap

Pink Panda: Eddie is at the Alabang Country Club golfing with his same-age male friends.

Chunkie: Uhm, are they using elevator music as the bgm? It makes this scene so weird.

Pink Panda: Yeah, especially because Eddie and friends are talking about his bad knee.

Be Careful With My Heart Episode 622 (Final 5 Days) Reaction-Recap

This is it, the end of the show that swept the nation with it's heart-warming stories and the lovable characters we grew up with for over 2 years and 622 (!!!) episodes.

Be Careful With My Heart Episode 621 Recap (Final Episode)

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Be Careful With My Heart Episode 621 (Final 5 Days) Reaction-Recap

Be Careful With My Heart Episode 620 (Final 5 Days) Reaction-Recap

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 8 (Season 2)

Episode 8 Snark Recap

Pink Panda: The Gutz family gets prepped for a group photo shoot and after when they check the pictures they notice that Mom Annabelle is on the heavy side

Chunkie: So, Ruffa suggests that they should hire a personal trainer to help her lose weight by working out

Pink Panda: The next day, Annabelle heads to Richard’s gym, Ultimate Fitness. But, she’s not there to work out and she just came by to tell them that.

Be Careful With My Heart Episode 619 (Final 5 Days) Reaction-Recap

Be Careful With My Heart Episode 618 (Final 5 Days) Reaction-Recap

I can’t believe that this show is finally ending or that ABS-CBN is actually ending the show that dominated the morning timeslot for over 2 years. But, it’s for the best since Be Careful With My Heart definitely overstayed its welcome.

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 7 (Season 2)

Episode 7 Snark Recap

Pink Panda: Elvis, in the car with Lorin and Venice, wonders how the girls know so much about boys.

Chunkie: Well, their mom Ruffa only ever talks about her lovelife so I guess that answers his question.

Pink Panda: The girls are so excited about Aria’s upcoming birth and so is Grandmother Annabelle who shares a story; the time she gave birth to Elvis

A to Z (NBC-2014) Episode 7: “G is for Geronimo”

It’s a shame that this show’s been prematurely cancelled since I like it a lot but I understand NBC’s decision since A to Z is not bringing in the ratings. Atleast, they’re still airing the rest of the episodes ordered to give us fans a closure.

Frankly, I wanted to love this show as much as I loved HIMYM for the sake of Cristin Milioti but the episodes would alternate from great or okay or forgettable. In fact, Episode 7 is the first ep since the pilot that I considered great and would rewatch again and again.

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 6 (Season 2)

Episode 6 Snark Recap

Pink Panda: Richard and Sarah bicker over changing baby Zion’s diapers…

Chunkie:  …who by the way is wearing an adorable little Ducati racing shirt.

Pink Panda: I know! He’s so freaking cute.

Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara reunite in 'Old Goodbye'

There’s not a single Korean drama I’m watching right now that’s making me excited and hooked like Fated to Love You did so checking Drama Fire’s site and seeing that they already have the much-anticipated drama special Old Goodbye out and fully subbed makes me want to jump for joy. I have yet to watch it but I know it’s a sure way to cure my FTLY withdrawals.

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 5 (Season 2)

Episode 5 Snark Recap

Pink Panda: The clan is back in Manila after their family vacation in Cebu. Ruffa’s kids tease her that she’s blooming lately, which, of course, means that she has a new beau.

Chunkie: She defensively tells them that “Jordan” and she are just friends but we know better.

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 4 (Season 2)

Episode 4 Snark Recap

Pink Panda: We’re shown Raymond’s personal videos in Cebu where he declares that he hates nature for ruining his skin.

Chunkie: And, I’m just here wondering why he had to film himself in the first place.

Pink Panda: Especially if all he does is whine (about hating everything)?

Chunkie: Exactly!

Current Obsession: Liar Game Series

Who knew that a show I watched completely out of boredom would turn out to be one of my favorite shows (ever!!) and ultimately my favorite Japanese Drama or Dorama (of all time!).

I watched the first episode because I really had nothing better to do and before I knew it, I got hooked just 2 episodes in and there was no going back.

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 3 (Season 2)

Episode 3 Snark Recap 

Pink Panda: Raymond meets up with celebrity/model Georgina Wilson to talk business

Chunkie:  Basically this opening scene is to promote her new business venture where she sells designer shades or smth.

Pink Panda: They also talk about the Gutierrez family’s upcoming trip to Cebu which means more drama and sure enough, family drama ensues.

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 2 (Season 2)

Episode 2 Snark Recap

Pink Panda: Raymond is in London with BFF’s Liz and Laureen Uy while Richard is in Italy for the WDW 2014.

Chunkie: I totally forgot how shrill Laureen’s voice is until she spoke. I always mute my TV every time that WeChat commercial of hers comes on.

Pink Panda: Ha! “More Social, More Fun!”

Surplus Princess Final Episode Thoughts

I'm sad that this show got cut due to low ratings but I'm glad that this last episode was still as enjoyable and fun as the rest.

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 1 (Season 2)

Episode 1 Snark Recap (Season 2 Premiere)

Pink Panda: GUTZ is back!!! It’s Season 2 y’all! Yay!

Chunkie: Double yay! For the new (and better) opening.

Pink Panda: Aside from the main 5; Sarah Lahbati, Elvis G. and his preggy gf, Alexa Uichico (?) is now added to the fixed cast.

One more week left....

...until the premiere of Joo Won's highly-anticipated Cantabile Tomorrow. Yessss!!!! :)

Ranking Bea Alonzo’s Star Cinema films Part 3

Best List

   This list is for Bea Alonzo's Star Cinema movies that I consider as her best works out of all the SC films she starred in.

Ranking Bea Alonzo’s Star Cinema films Part 2

Mediocre List

   This list is for Bea Alonzo's Star Cinema movies that are just okay; not perfect but also not bad either.

How I Met Your Mother Alternate Ending

The ‘alternate’ series ending for HIMYM was sloppily edited and made just to appease fans (like myself) who hated the original ending yet I still loved it because it was the ending I wanted from the start.

Team Yellow Umbrella!! Screw the Blue French Horn

Ranking Bea Alonzo’s Star Cinema films Part 1

Bea Alonzo is currently knocking it out of the park in the ridiculously titled 'Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon'. Despite the meddling premise and repetitive story arcs, the drama is still worth the watch solely for Bea's character(s) and performance.

She has always been great, and in fact, she's one of Star Cinema's most bankable actresses with superior acting chops to boot. She has done 15 SC films and I've watched 11 of them so, like I did before, just for fun, here is my ranking of her Star Cinema films from worst to best: 

A to Z (NBC - 2014) First Impressions

Out of all the new US shows premiering this season, “A to Z” is the only one that got me really excited and it was solely because of Cristin Milioti (who is widely known as ‘the best thing about HIMYM’s final season’).

I just love her so much that I would watch anything she’s in, even if it’s a total crapfest, but luckily the pilot episode (titled: "A is for Acquaintances") of A to Z was delightfully zippy, charming and fun.

Fated to Love You's OTP together again!

After 7 episodes of continuous angst and emotional torture, our Snail Couple finally reunites and it feels so good.

Episode 18 of Fated To Love You was filled with cute and fun OTP scenes and I couldn't be happier... 

Barely Legal Pawn with Mr. White and Cap'n Cook

I'm almost done marathoning Breaking Bad and this hilarious promo ad (for the Emmys) by co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul (with Veep's Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is just one of the highlights of binge-watching such an excellent show that's already done airing.

My only complaint is why is this only 6 minutes long? If this was a real show, I'll surely watch the heck out of it.

'The Gifted' aka 'No Other Woman 2.0'

"The Gifted" is about two girls who are gifted with extremely high IQ, the fat kid, Zoe Tuazon (Anne Curtis) and the nerd, Aica Tabayoyong (Cristine Reyes). They are the best of friends until campus heartthrob, Mark Ferrer (Sam Milby) comes in between them! Soon enough, Zoe and Aica have parted ways. 

Years later, they met again – not the same fat kid and nerdy nerd they used to be, but stunningly gorgeous and ravishing.

And the question is: Will their friendship be mended or will this cause more trouble?

Judging from the (overly narrated) trailer, it’s the latter, obviously!

JasMINE The Series (TV5 – 2014) Episode 9 (Final) Recap

I couldn’t decide whether to recap this last episode in full or just write a lengthy summary but in the end, I chose the former mainly because I already recapped 8 episodes in its entirety and no matter how disappointed I was with the execution of the finale, I still wanted to write everything that happened. So, here we go…

Waiting for 'Discovery of Romance'

Gahh!! Why can't Trot Lovers just end today? I want to watch Discovery of Romance as soon as possible.

JasMINE The Series (TV5 – 2014) Episode 8 Recap

They’re saving the best (the BIG reveal) for last but this penultimate episode is not without a few surprises of its own. 

JasMINE The Series (TV5 – 2014) Episode 7 Recap

This is, hands down, the best episode of Jasmine (so far). Suspense, mystery, action and even comedy, this episode has all that and more. Just I was beginning to get uninterested, and frankly bored, this episode came at just the right time. Why couldn't we have Robin Padilla sooner? 

Ranking Toni Gonzaga’s Star Cinema films Part 3

Best List 

   This list is for Toni Gonzaga's Star Cinema movies that I consider as her best works out of all the SC films she starred in.

JasMINE The Series (TV5 – 2014) Episode 6 Recap

The upside to losing a key character is gaining a new one and in this case, he’s just as fun and more intense although a little too extreme. But, it’s Robin Padilla! So he’s already a win in my book.

Ranking Toni Gonzaga’s Star Cinema films Part 2

Mediocre List 

   This list is for Toni Gonzaga's Star Cinema movies that are just okay; not perfect but also not bad either. 

JasMINE The Series Episode 6 Preview

Warning: Contains spoilers!

So judging from the preview, episode 6 is an action-packed episode featuring action star Robin Padilla.

JasMINE The Series (TV5 – 2014) Episode 5 Recap

Jasmine officially meets our masked killer and she tries her best to protect the people around her but she(and us) learns to never underestimate a deranged stalker who’s willing to do anything for his favorite actress.

Ranking Toni Gonzaga’s Star Cinema films Part 1

Quick intro. Toni Gonzaga is one of the most bankable film actress of her generation. She has done 11 movies produced by the juggernaut production company 'Star Cinema' and each one of them is either critically acclaimed, a commercial success or both. So, just for fun and because I have recently completed her filmography, here is my ranking of her Star Cinema films from worst to best:

It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 6

Episode 6 Snark Recap (Season 1 Finale)

Pink Panda: And for the last time, for the first ever season, Gutz….Gutz....Gutz….

Chunkie: It Takes GUTZ To Be A Gutierrez!

Pink Panda: Ugh!! It still sounds awful the 6^th time around.

Chunkie: Atleast, we won’t get to hear it again until the second season

Pink Panda: Ugh!! I can’t believe that this actually got renewed?

Chunkie: Well it’s produced by E! who also produces even crappier reality shows.

Pink Panda: Fair point! and we have to give it to them; they managed to produce a show that’s even worse than the KUWTK, Escape Club, Eric & Jessie…

JasMINE The Series (TV5 – 2014) Episode 4 Recap

The mystery and our masked psycho killer steps back to give way for more drama, character developments and interactions. But, there’s still plenty of intrigue and suspense all around.

Goodbye A New Leaf and Hello Joseon Gunman

Warning: Contains spoilers!

It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 5

Episode 5 Snark Recap

Pink Panda: On the cruise ship, Richard and Raymond spend some time and catch-up over lunch. Richard shares because of Baby Z; he has been watching a lot of cartoons lately.

Chunkie: Baby Z’s favorite cartoon is, of course the universally loved, Mickey Mouse. Raymond: “Why are children so attracted to that rat?” Hee!

Pink Panda: Ruffa is with Lorin and Venice in the pool area, she asks them(again!) if she should find a new husband(oy!!).

Chunkie The kids want to try the big waterslide and they urge Mom to try it too. Commence Ruffa’s whining: “It’s the biggest slide ever!!!” “I’m allergic to cold water!”

JasMINE The Series (TV5 – 2014) Episode 3 Recap

Our actress experiences the shittiest of shitty weeks and although she's trying her best to remain strong, naturally it gets the best of her, there’s only so much a girl can take.

But, despite everything bad happening to her, she still has a group of people she can always count on. We can now add our Inspector on that list who, little by little, is showing signs that he’s more than just a cold and reserved officer of the law.

It takes gutz to be a Gutierrez: Episode 4

Episode 4 Snark Recap

Pink Panda: Here we are again, with the most undramatic reality show on TV. Seriously though, there’s more family drama off screen than in the actual episodes.

Chunkie: Tell me about it! There was so much tabloid fodder and drama surrounding Baby Zion’s christening party, that was held recently, than with all 4 episodes of this crappy show combined.

Pink Panda: Maybe next season, they should just cast the Lahbati’s.

Chunkie: But that would mean, less screen time for Ruffa. We cannot let that happen.

Pink Panda: OMG! You’re right! Because we would rather hear Ruffa talk and talk and talk about herself than watch anything even remotely entertaining.

Chunkie: Good thing, this episode starts with Annabelle’s confessional.

Metro Manila Film Festival 2014 official entries *cringe*

Just when I thought that MMFF cannot set the bar any lower, they once again managed to surprise me. Just looking at the list of entries for this year’s film fest makes me uncomfortably cringe.

JasMINE The Series (TV5 – 2014) Episode 2 Recap

And.....we're back! Because of a production incident, this episode was delayed for a week. As a result, this episode had a few technical problems, mostly with the audio and editing. Hopefully, no more behind the scenes drama unfold over the next few weeks. *fingers crossed*