Finally: The Vision Behind Ploning the Movie

When I watched the movie in the press premiere of Ploning, I had asked Guia if I could interview the four core members of Ploning the Movie. Due to life getting in the way, that never happened, but...

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Ploning the Movie: Reactions Galore

With all the opinions regarding this year's breakout movie Ploning flying around cyberspace, I'm sure you have wondered what this movie is about, and up and watched it. If you haven't, then it's...

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Announcements and Great News! Ploning is Gearing for Traipsing the Theaters of Paris!

On the 17th of May, 2008, Executive Producer Guia Gonzales sent me a text message giving an update regarding the showing of Ploning. Being wrapped up in personal matters, I was able to get to posting...

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From Executive Producer Jourdan Sebastian: "We, at Panoramanila Pictures believe it's time that the Philippines be seen for what it ALSO is"

Below is a speech that I delivered in Meralco Theater for the Philippines Gala Premiere of "PLONING". The event was attended by dignitaries, artists, government officials and friends. The words...

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Saan Ko Mapapanood si Ploning?!

Saan showing si Ploning?!

Select SM Cinemas, Robinson's Galleria, Robinson's Ermita, Robinson's Metro East, Sta. Lucia malls, Ever Gotesco malls,various provincial locations.

Saan niyo pa gusto...

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From the Blog of Ploning's Director

Mababaw Lang Ang Ploning At Hindi Pang Intelektwal!

Nakakabaliw!...

May blog ang isang kaibigan ko na review about Ploning...
Akala ko link lang...
Kaya pinagtawanan ko...

Wala naman kasi talaga...

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Breaking Buzz from Guia

This came in just now, but was texted by Guia Gonzales at 3:54 P.M.

Starting May 7, 2008, you guys can watch Ploning at the following venues:

Robinson's:
Galleria
Ermita
MetroEast

Ever Gotesco...

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News Roundup of Articles About or Related to Ploning the Movie

First "full" week of May, and Ploning the Movie has caused quite a stir, Ladies and Gents.

Earlier today, in a certain part of the blogosphere, a fire was ignited as Rom, den mistress of The Smoking...

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Ploning and the Meaning of Love

10:14 P.M. April 30, 2008

I just got home from church, and I just opened my phone to read my messages, when a message from Executive Producer Guia Gonzales came in.

It says:

Why 35mm?

Ploning is a movie that was shot on 35mm film. In the age wherein indie films are shot on handycams and digital media to save costs, why would an independent film outfit, an upstart in an industry of giants, want to experiment with shooting on such an expensive medium, …

The Secret of "Krispy Kreme"

Why on earth did I talk about "Krispy Kreme" last time?

Well, this is the story.

While waiting for the movie to roll, Guia Gonzales, Direk Dante, and even Jourdan Sebastian tried to entertain us and appease our seemingly ruffled feathers. There had been a delay in the …

Highlights of Ploning the Movie

If you ask me what was the highlights of Ploning the Movie were, I will say these:

• Juday's amazing acting. Here, she was absolutely fluid, absolutely seamless. This is her transition from the old Mara Clara and Wowie de Guzman-era persona to the amazing woman that she …

Ploning the Movie: The Aftershocks

It seemed to me that this week was a week of silence for me, regarding Ploning the Movie. Much like a calm before a storm, to me, this week was just a week of coasting regarding blogging about the movie here. I didn't know what else to write on, I thought that whatever …

'When Love Begins' director wants us to watch Ploning

"I wish people also watch Ploning," When Love Begins director Joey Reyes said when asked what he thinks of both movies sharing the April 30 play date. "Juday (Judy Ann Santos) and Ga (director Dante Nico Garcia) are my friends. I know they worked hard to come up with a …

Judai on ASAP 08 : part 4

Judai on ASAP 08 : part 2

Judai on ASAP 08 : part 3

Judai on ASAP 08 : part 1

Juday appreciates GMA 7 support for Ploning

Labis-labis ang pasasalamat ni Judy Ann Santos sa GMA Films at sa GMA-7 dahil ito pa ang tumulong sa kanya para sa mas lalo pang ikatatagumpay ng Ploning (showing na sa April 30 under Panoramanila Pictures Co.) na ang direktor ay ang isa sa mga bestfriends ni Judy Ann …

Juday appreciates GMA 7 support for Ploning

Labis-labis ang pasasalamat ni Judy Ann Santos sa GMA Films at sa GMA-7 dahil ito pa ang tumulong sa kanya para sa mas lalo pang ikatatagumpay ng Ploning (showing na sa April 30 under Panoramanila Pictures Co.) na ang direktor ay ang isa sa mga bestfriends ni Judy Ann …