Category: Filipino TV

DryedMangoez Recaps, Reviews and Commentary about Filipino television

Hindsight Review: GMA Network’s Impactful “Maria Clara at Ibarra” a Refreshing Change of Pace for Philippine Television

Hindsight Review: GMA Network’s Impactful “Maria Clara at Ibarra” a Refreshing Change of Pace for Philippine Television

Not only did it provide a welcome change of pace on Philippine television. Not only did it fuel a renewed interest in the Philippines’ history and Filipino roots. Not only was it a showcase for wonderful performances. Not only was it a visual treat. Not only was it a respectful and faithful adaptation of some of the most important words written by a Filipino. Maria Clara at Ibarra has been simply an entertaining, enjoyable and exciting viewing experience. That’s not something that can be said often for a Filipino television series. But it is much deserved here.

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Commentary/Rant: Philippine TV Turbulence is Not Over Yet – The Failures of ALLTV… and TV5

Commentary/Rant: Philippine TV Turbulence is Not Over Yet – The Failures of ALLTV… and TV5

Time to vent! And apparently celebrate because #NetworkWarCulture is alive and well in the Philippines! Wowowowin!

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Good Ol’ Review: Despite Its Polarizing Existence, “Maid in Malacañang” a Familiar, Run of the Mill Filipino Drama

Good Ol’ Review: Despite Its Polarizing Existence, “Maid in Malacañang” a Familiar, Run of the Mill Filipino Drama

When it is a film that can illicit such contrasting feelings by so many people, it’s hard not to want to find out what all the fuss is about. That’s certainly the case for Viva Films and Darryl Yap’s Maid in Malacañang. Now, as a Filipino-American, I’m coming into this film knowing the basics of Philippine history, yet not having the personal experience to drive my feelings in any which way. So my thoughts in this review are of the film itself. And I think it’s important for anyone with an open mind to be able to watch things they agree with and don’t agree with. That interaction may even help to support your existing feelings of a topic.

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Commentary/Review: “The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia” an Unexpectedly Nostalgic Look at a Pre-Pandemic World

Commentary/Review: “The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia” an Unexpectedly Nostalgic Look at a Pre-Pandemic World

Until then, if you’re looking for a “Juan for All” experience, you might want to add The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia to your daily habit alongside the original Eat Bulaga mothership. This nostalgic look at what life was like pre-COVID was strangely comforting and very much enjoyable. And it also instills a bit of hope for the future.

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Commentary: The Early Success of the “Voltes V: Legacy” Trailer and What “Power Rangers” Could Possibly Learn From It

Commentary: The Early Success of the “Voltes V: Legacy” Trailer and What “Power Rangers” Could Possibly Learn From It

What I do know is that I am very much looking forward to Voltes V: Legacy. For now, there’s a lot of positive things to take away from this trailer. I hope it does well. I hope it delivers. And I hope that if it is successful, perhaps others can be inspired to take a long, hard look at how they do things with their own adaptations in the future.

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Good Ol’ Review: Herlene Budol and Joseph Marco Charm in Fluffy, Fun “Ang Babae Sa Likod Ng Face Mask”

Good Ol’ Review: Herlene Budol and Joseph Marco Charm in Fluffy, Fun “Ang Babae Sa Likod Ng Face Mask”

A supermarket producing a webseries? Sure! Puregold, one of the Philippines’ largest supermarket chains, produced Ang Babae Sa Likod Ng Face Mask (The Woman Behind the Face Mask). The romantic comedy stars popular TV host/comedienne/beauty queen Herlene “Hipon” Budol as a young woman who must overcome her insecurities and lack of confidence as she finds love.

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Appreciation: Happy 10th Anniversary to The Amazing Race Philippines!

Appreciation: Happy 10th Anniversary to The Amazing Race Philippines!

Happy 10th Anniversary to The Amazing Race Philippines which premiered ten years ago today on October 29, 2012!

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When You Just Can’t Wait to Find Out What’s Next!

When You Just Can’t Wait to Find Out What’s Next!

I have really been enjoying GMA Network’s Maria Clara at Ibarra. Aside from the top-notch production and performances, I’ve always wanted to see a big budget, fancy adaptation of Jose Rizal’s seminal novel Noli Me Tangere.

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First Impression Review: GMA’s “Maria Clara at Ibarra” Delivers a Creative, Timely and Thoroughly Engaging Twist on Familiar Stories

First Impression Review: GMA’s “Maria Clara at Ibarra” Delivers a Creative, Timely and Thoroughly Engaging Twist on Familiar Stories

It has been such a treat catching up with the first two weeks of GMA Network’s Maria Clara at Ibarra. The fantasy series sees Maria Clara “Klay” Infantes (Barbie Forteza) somehow transported from Manila 2022 right into the pages of national hero Jose Rizal’s seminal novel Noli Me Tangere.

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Commentary: An Unexpected Bit of Hope From ALLTV’s Soft Launch?

Commentary: An Unexpected Bit of Hope From ALLTV’s Soft Launch?

The Manny Villar-owned Advanced Media Broadcasting System was awarded the frequencies of analog channel 2 and digital channel 16 at the beginning of this year. And although AMBS did not immediately have the resources or even content to fill those frequencies, they have rushed to flip the switch on the new ALLTV network. Thus, ushering in the next chapter in what has been a very colorful and tumultuous history in Philippine media.

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