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To understand the inner workings of the Filipino culture, one only needs to watch the movies produced by its filmmakers, because movies after all are reflections of society. Might not be an exact reflection, but delivers a message nonetheless. Considering all themes across era, it is easy to spot the undeniable recurring thesis of social upheaval, melodrama, poverty; but at the same time, we are presented with the strength of the Filipinos' will to overcome these predicaments. At the same time, we look at some of the foreign films that made an impact one way or another to millions of cinephiles.
  1. ALL TIME FILIPINO INDEPENDENT FILMS
  2. ALL TIME FILIPINO MAINSTREAM FILMS
  3. ALL TIME FILIPINO POP CULT FILMS
  4. FILIPINO GAY THEMED FILMS
  5. FILIPINO GAY THEMED SERIES
  6. ASIAN GAY THEMED FILMS
  7. CLASSIC FILMS
  8. ALL TIME FAVORITE
  9. NON-ENGLISH FILMS
  10. CHICK FLICKS
  11. MUSICALS
  12. TRAVEL THEMED FILMS
  13. INTERNATIONAL GAY THEMED FILMS
  14. SUPERHERO / SCI-FI FLICKS
  15. HORROR / SCARY FILMS
  16. BLACK COMEDY
  17. WAR FILMS
  18. CARTOONS / ANIME
  19. SERIES
  20. FILIPINO DIRECTORS
  21. FOREIGN DIRECTORS

ALL TIME FILIPINO INDEPENDENT FILMS

  1. John Denver Trending (Arden Rod Condez, 2019)
  2. Inang Yaya (Pablo Biglang-awa & Veronica Velasco, 2006)
  3. Patay Na Si Hesus (Victor Villanueva, 2017)
  4. Pisay (Auraeus Solito, 2007)
  5. Batad Sa Paang Palay (Benji Garcia, 2006)
  6. Munting Tinig (Gil Portes & Adolfo Alix, Jr, 2002)
  7. Isa Pa With Feelings (Prime Cruz, 2019)
  8. Alone/Together (Antoinette Jadaone, 2019)
  9. Kita Kita (Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, 2017)
  10. Babae Sa Septic Tank (Chris Martinez, 2011)
  11. Crying Ladies (Mark Meily, 2003)
  12. That Thing Called Tadhana (Antoinette Jadaone, 2014)
  13. Pamilya Ordinaryo (Eduardo Roy Jr., 2016)
  14. Fan Girl (Antoinette Jadaone, 2020)

ALL TIME FILIPINO MAINSTREAM FILMS

  1. Insiang (Lino Brocka, 1976)
  2. Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (Lino Brocka, 1974)
  3. Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (Mario O'Hara, 1976)
  4. Minsa'y Isang Gamu Gamu (Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara, 1976)
  5. Himala (Ishmael Bernal, 1982)
  6. Manila By Night (Ishmael Bernal, 1980)
  7. Hello Love Goodbye (Cathy Garcia-Molina, 2019)
  8. Sana Maulit Muli (Olivia Lamasan, 1995)
  9. Batang PX (Jose Javier Reyes, 1997)
  10. Scorpio Nights (Peque Gallaga, 1985)
  11. Madrasta (Olivia Lamasan, 1996)
  12. Temptation Island (Joey Gosiengfiao, 1981)
  13. Maynila Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (Lino Brocka, 1975)
  14. Dekada 70 (Chito Rono, 2002)
  15. Bata Bata Pano Ka Ginawa (Chito S. Roño, 1998)
  16. Anak (Rory Quintos, 2000)
  17. Babae Sa Breakwater (Mario O'Hara, 2004)
  18. Magnifico (Maryo J. Delos Reyes, 2003)
  19. Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara (Chito S. Roño, 1995)
  20. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (Chito Rono, 1994)
  21. Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Carlos Siguion Reyna, 1996)
  22. Oro Plata Mata (Peque Gallaga, 1982)
  23. Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon (Eddie Romero, 1976)
  24. T-bird at Ako (Danny Zialcita, 1982)
  25. Bulaklak sa City Jail (Mario O'Hara, 1984)
  26. Burlesk Queen (Celso Ad Castillo, 1977)
  27. Bona (Lino Brocka, 1980)
  28. Sister Stella L. (Mike De Leon, 1984)
  29. Laman (Maryo J. De Los Reyes, 2002)
  30. Ma'Rosa (Brillante Mendoza, 2016)
  31. Masahista (Brillante Mendoza, 2005)

ALL TIME FILIPINO POP CULT FILMS

  1. Lipad Darna Lipad! (Emmanuel Borlaza, Elwood Perez and Joey Gosiengfiao, 1973)
  2. Ang Panday (Fernando Poe Jr, 1980)
  3. Magic Temple (Peque Gallaga, 1996)
  4. Machete: Istatwang Buhay (Mauro Gia Samonte, 1990)
  5. Dyesebel at ang Mahiwagang Kabibe (Emmanuel H. Borlaza, 1973)
  6. Inday Inday Sa Balitaw (Luciano Carlos, 1986)
  7. Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko (Celso Ad. Castillo, 1973)
  8. Ibong Adarna (Manuel Conde, 1956)
  9. Captain Barbell (Leroy Salvador, 1986)
  10. Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh (Joel Lamangan, 2006)
  11. Super Inday and the Golden Bibe (Luciano Carlos, 1988)

FILIPINO GAY THEMED FILMS

  1. Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (Auraeus Solito, 2005)
  2. Mamu: And A Mother Too (Rod Singh, 2018)
  3. Die Beautiful (Jun Lana, 2016)
  4. Ang Lihim Ni Antonio (Joselito Altarejos, 2008)
  5. In My Life (Olivia Lamasan, 2009)
  6. The Panti Sisters (Jun Lana, 2019)
  7. Mga Lalaki Sa Buhay ni Selya (Carlos Siguion-Reyna, 1997)
  8. Fuccbois (Eduardo Roy Jr., 2019)
  9. Twilight Dancers (Mel Chionglo, 2006)
  10. Sibak: Midnight Dancers (Mel Chionglo, 1994)
  11. Burlesk King (Mel Chionglo, 1999)
  12. Macho Dancer (Lino Brocka, 1988)
  13. Heavenly Touch (Joel Lamangan, 2009)
  14. Pantasya (Brillante Mendoza, 2007)
  15. Pusong Mamon (Eric Quizon & Joel Lamangan, 1998)
  16. Tubog Sa Ginto (Lino Brocka, 1971)
  17. Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (Lino Brocka, 1978)

FILIPINO GAY THEMED SERIES

  1. Gaya sa Pelikula (JP Habac, 2020)
  2. Gameboys (Ivan Andrew Payawal, 2020)
  3. Mga Batang Poz (Chris Martinez, 2019)
  4. Pearl Next Door (Jun Lana, 2020)
  5. Hello Strangers (Petersen Vargas, 2021)
  6. Meet Me Outside (JP Habac, 2020)
  7. My Husband's Lover (Dominic Zapata, 2013)
  8. My Troll Lover (Rod Singh, 2019)

ASIAN GAY THEMED FILMS

  1. No Regret (Korea, 2006)
  2. Dear Ex (Taiwan, 2018)
  3. Egoist (Japan, 2022)
  4. Night Flight (Korea, 2014)
  5. White Night (Korea, 2012)
  6. Love of Siam (Thailand, 2007)
  7. Antique Bakery (Korea, 2008)
  8. Happy Together (Hongkong, 1997)
  9. Lost in Paradise (Vietnam, 2011)
  10. Just Friends (Korea, 2009)
  11. Frozen Flower (Korea, 2008)
  12. Formula 17 (Taiwan, 2004)
  13. Spa Night (Korea, 2016)
  14. Your Name Engraved Herein (Taiwan, 2020)
  15. Marry My Dead Body (Taiwan, 2023)
  16. Waterboys (Japan, 2001)

CLASSIC FILMS

  1. Gone with the Wind, 1939
  2. Somewhere in Time, 1980
  3. Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961
  4. Schindler's List, 1993
  5. Sophie's Choice, 1982
  6. The Bridges of Madison County, 1995
  7. Dead Man Walking, 1995

ALL TIME FAVORITE

  1. Gone Girl, 2014
  2. Pan's Labyrinth, 2006
  3. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, 2000
  4. Gladiator, 2000
  5. A Beautiful Mind, 2001
  6. Inception, 2010
  7. Saltburn, 2023
  8. Fight Club, 1999
  9. Amistad, 1997
  10. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, 2008
  11. Whiplash, 2014
  12. Little Miss Sunshine, 2006
  13. I Am Sam, 2001
  14. Forrest Gump, 1994
  15. Saving Private Ryan, 1998
  16. Schindler's List, 1993
  17. The Kingdom, 2007
  18. The Silence of the Lambs, 1991
  19. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, 2011
  20. Sully: Miracle on the Hudson, 2016
  21. The Other Boleyn Girl, 2008
  22. The King's Speech, 2010
  23. Hacksaw Ridge, 2016
  24. The Longest Night, 1962
  25. The Zoo Keeper's Wife, 2017
  26. Road To Perdition, 2002
  27. The Shape of Water, 2017
  28. Hurt Locker, 2009
  29. Argo, 2012
  30. Life of Pi, 2012
  31. As Good As It Gets, 1997
  32. Black Swan, 2010
  33. The Legend of 1900, 1998
  34. Birdman, 2014
  35. Hidden Figures, 2016
  36. Slumdog Millionaire, 2008
  37. Million Dollar Baby, 2004
  38. I, Tonya, 2017
  39. I Care A Lot, 2021
  40. Imitation Game, 2014
  41. Jojo Rabbit, 2019
  42. The Father, 2020
  43. 1917, 2019
  44. Interstellar
  45. Cruel Intentions, 1999

NON-ENGLISH FILMS

  1. My Sassy Girl (Korea, 2001)
  2. Windstruck (Korea, 2004)
  3. Quo Vadis, Aida (Bosnia, 2019)
  4. Pan's Labyrinth (Spain, 2006)
  5. Amelie (France, 2001)
  6. Life Is Beautiful (Italy, 1997)
  7. Y Tu Mama Tambien (Spain, 2001)
  8. Amor Es Perros (Spain, 2000)
  9. El Crimen Del Padre Amaro (Spain, 2002)
  10. Sex and Lucia (Spain, 2001)
  11. Requiem for a Dream (Spain, 2000)
  12. Love Letter (Japan, 1995)
  13. Confessions (Japan, 2010)
  14. Miracle in Cell No. 7, (Korea, 2013) 
  15. Nights of Cabiria, (Italy, 1957)
  16. Battle Royal (Japan, 2000)

CHICK FLICKS

  1. The Devil Wears Prada, 2006
  2. Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961
  3. Notting Hill, 1999
  4. Sleepless in Seattle, 1993
  5. Serendipity, 2001
  6. The Terminal, 2004
  7. City of Angels, 1998
  8. If Only, 2004
  9. I Feel Pretty, 2018
  10. Me Before You, 2016
  11. Legally Blonde 1, 2001
  12. Lost in Translation, 2003
  13. Sweet November, 2001
  14. Love and Other Drugs, 2010
  15. Kate & Leopold, 2001
  16. Simply Irresistible, 1999

MUSICALS

  1. Dreamgirls, 2006
  2. La la land, 2016
  3. Les Miserables, 2012
  4. West Side Story, 1961
  5. Wicked, 2024
  6. Sister Act, 1992
  7. Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit, 1993
  8. Pitch Perfect, 2012
  9. Rent, 2005
  10. Chicago, 2002
  11. Moulin Rouge, 2001
  12. Burlesque, 2010
  13. Emilia Perez, 2024

TRAVEL THEMED FILMS

  1. Under the Tuscan Sun, 2003
  2. Eat Pray Love, 2010
  3. Before Sunrise, 1995
  4. Before Sunset, 2004
  5. Before Midnight, 2013
  6. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, 2011
  7. The Impossible, 2012

INTERNATIONAL GAY THEMED FILMS

  1. Call Me By Your Name, 2017
  2. Shelter, 2007
  3. Brokeback Mountain, 2005
  4. Holding The Man, 2015
  5. Of An Age, 2023
  6. God's Own Country, 2017
  7. A Touch of Pink, 2004
  8. The Imitation Game, 2014
  9. All Of Us Strangers, 2023
  10. Albert Nobbs, 2011
  11. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, 1995
  12. Sexual Tension: Volatile, 2012
  13. Philadelphia, 1993
  14. Milk, 2008
  15. Moonlight, 2016
  16. Kinsey, 2004
  17. Boys Don't Cry, 1999
  18. Behind the Candelabra, 2013
  19. Bohemian Rhapsody, 2018
  20. Through A Boy's Eyes, 2018
  21. Red, White and Royal Blue, 2023
  22. Stonewall, 2015
  23. Spoiler Alert, 2022
  24. Five Dances, 2013
  25. Billy Elliot, 2000
  26. Love Simon, 2018
  27. Land of Storms, 2014
  28. Heartstone, 2016
  29. As You Are, 2016
  30. Date and Switch, 2014
  31. Fire Island, 2022
  32. Breaking Fast, 2020
  33. Bros, 2022
  34. The Way He Looks, 2014
  35. Trick, 1999
  36. I'm Not Gay, 2020
  37. Alex Strangelove, 2018
  38. A Home at the End of the World, 2004
  39. A Very Natural Thing, 1974

SUPERHERO / SCI-FI FLICKS

  1. Harry Potter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.1, 7.2
  2. Star Wars 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
  3. Stars Wars Sequel Trilogy (The Force Awakens / The Last Jedi / The Rise of Skywalker)
  4. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
  5. Avengers Infinity War
  6. Avengers Endgame
  7. Black Panther
  8. Dr Strange
  9. Suicide Squad, 2021 (Directed by James Gunn)
  10. Guardians of the Galaxy 1 & 2
  11. Ant Man
  12. Wonder Woman
  13. Aquaman
  14. Hunger Games
  15. Battle Royale
  16. Pacific Rim 1
  17. Kill Bill
  18. The Matrix
  19. X-Men Apocalypse
  20. Lord of the Rings 1, 2, 3
  21. Thor Ragnarok
  22. The Never Ending Story
  23. John Wick 1, 2, 3
  24. The Matrix
  25. The Dark Knight by Christopher Nolan

HORROR / SCARY FILMS

  1. The Conjuring 1 & 2 (2013, 2016)
  2. The Sixth Sense, 1999
  3. Psycho, 1960
  4. The Others, 2001
  5. Shutter Island, 2010
  6. Birdbox, 2018
  7. A Quiet Place, 2018
  8. Dahmer, 2002
  9. Joker, 2019
  10. The Silence of the Lambs, 1991

BLACK COMEDY

  1. Parasite, 2019
  2. Saltburn, 2023
  3. A Very Good Girl, 2023
  4. Don't Look Up, 2021
  5. American Beauty, 1999
  6. Jojo Rabbit, 2019
  7. Cruel Intentions, 1999
  8. Birdman, 2014
  9. I Care A Lot, 2020
  10. Joker, 2019

WAR FILMS

  1. The Longest Night, 1962
  2. Hacksaw Ridge, 2016
  3. The Zookeeper's Wife, 2017
  4. 1917, 2019
  5. Hurt Locker, 2009
  6. Argo, 2012
  7. The Kingdom, 2007
  8. Saving Private Ryan, 1998
  9. Imitation Game, 2014
  10. The Thin Red Line, 1998

CARTOONS / ANIME

  1. Your Name (Jap. Kimi No Nawa, Makoto Shinkai, 2016)
  2. Weathering With You (Jap. Tenki No Ko, Makoto Shinkai, 2019)
  3. Spirited Away (Jap. Hayao Miyazaki, 2001)
  4. Naruto
  5. Kimetsu No Yaiba
  6. Sailormoon
  7. Magic Knight Rayearth
  8. Dragon Ball Z
  9. Ghostfighter
  10. Bioman
  11. Shaider
  12. Maskman
  13. Masked Rider Black
  14. Mighty Morphin Power Ranger
  15. Eto Ranger
  16. Zenki
  17. BTX
  18. Saber Marionette J
  19. Cedie Ang Munting Prinsipe
  20. Sarah Ang Munting Prinsesa
  21. Daddy Long Legs
  22. Little Women

SERIES

  1. Wanda Vision, 2021
  2. Game of Thrones, 2011
  3. Looking, 2014 - Gay
  4. Pose, 2018 - Gay
  5. Stranger Things, 2016
  6. Emily in Paris, 2020
  7. Dahmer
  8. Agatha All Along
  9. Xena the Warrior Princess, 1995
  10. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, 1995
  11. Charmed, 1998
  12. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 1992
  13. Sex In The City, 1998 - Gay
  14. Six Feet Under, 2001 - Gay
  15. Grey's Anatomy, 2005
  16. It's A Sin, 2021 - Gay
  17. Uncoupled, 2022 - Gay
  18. House of Dragon, 2022
  19. Sandman, 2022

FILIPINO DIRECTORS

  1. Lino Brocka
  2. Mel Chionglo
  3. Marilou Diaz Abaya
  4. Laurice Guillen
  5. Ishmael Bernal
  6. Mike De Leon
  7. Brillante Mendoza
  8. Mario O'Hara
  9. Joey Gosiengfiao
  10. Peque Gallaga
  11. Celso Ad Castillo
  12. Adolfo Alix Jr.
  13. Chito Rono
  14. Aureus Solito
  15. Eddie Romero
  16. Gil Portes
  17. Erik Matti
  18. Jun Lana
  19. Eduardo Roy Jr.
  20. Jeffrey Jeturian

FOREIGN DIRECTORS

  1. Guillermo Del Toro
  2. Ang Lee
  3. Zhang Yimou
  4. Christopher Nolan
  5. James Wan
  6. James Gunn
  7. Taika Waititi
  8. Clint Eastwood
  9. Mel Gibson
  10. Steven Spielberg


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