Monday First Screening Explained

Monday First Screening
Director:Benedict Mique
Screenplay:Benedict Mique
Aya Anunciacion
Producer:Billy Ray Gamboa
Caesar Vallejos
Starring:
Cinematography:Owen Berico
Editing:Noah Tonga
Music:Pearlsha Abubakar
Studio:NET25 Films
Lonewolf Films
Distributor:Regal Entertainment
Runtime:104 minutes
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

Monday First Screening is a 2023 Philippine romantic comedy directed by Benedict Mique and written by Mique and Aya Anunciacion. It Stars Ricky Davao, Gina Alajar. the film is about two elderly individual who find love while watching a free movie every Monday in a cinema.[1] [2]

Cast

Release

The film was released nationwide in 100 cinemas on August 30, 2023, distributed by Regal Entertainment under NET25 Films Banner.[5]

Reception

Fred Hawson of ABS-CBNnews.com rate the film 7 out of 10 and wrote: Veteran award-winning film actors, Gina Alajar and Ricky Davao were both radiant, raising this film up another level with their winsome sincerity. Their romantic chemistry as Lydia and Bobby felt very real and thrilling, so delightful to watch in their carefree scenes.[6]

Mario Bautista of Journal News gave the film a positive feedback and wrote: Monday First Screening shows that in love, age doesn’t really matter. A heartwarming romance between two senior citizens, it definitely demonstrates that love is ageless and knows no bounds.[7]

Jun Mendoza of Letterboxd gave the film 3 stars and wrote: Great idea at its core and was successful in giving us this kilig rom-com with mature protagonists. But it needed improvement on its storytelling and pacing as there was one instance wherein all other supporting characters were trauma dumping on Gina Alajar's character which through off that path.[8]

Accolades

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResult
202472nd FAMAS AwardBest Supporting ActorSoliman Cruz[9]
Best Supporting ActressRuby Ruiz
40th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesStar Award for Movie Actress of the YearGina Alajar[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: September 6, 2023 . Monday First Screening (2023) . ClickTheCity.com.
  2. Web site: Daza . Pat P . August 28, 2023 . September 6, 2023 . Monday First Screening not a movie for seniors only . The Philippine Star.
  3. Web site: Abad . Penny . August 25, 2023 . September 6, 2023 . 'MONDAY FIRST SCREENING' NINA RICKY DAVAO AT GINA ALAJAR NAKAKA-INLAB! . Net 25.
  4. Web site: Santiago . Erwin . August 23, 2023 . September 6, 2023 . Loveteam nina Gina Alajar at Ricky Davao sa 'Monday First Screening' lumebel sa pagpapakilig ng BarDa at DonBelle . Bandera News Philippines.
  5. Web site: June 20, 2023 . September 6, 2023 . NET25 Films makes World of Cinema debut with 'Monday First Screening' starring Ricky Davao and Gina Alajar . Manila Standard.
  6. Web site: Hawson . Fred . September 5, 2023 . September 6, 2023 . Movie review: Ricky Davao, Gina Alajar radiate in 'Monday First Screening' . ABS-CBNnews.com.
  7. Web site: Bautista . Mario . September 14, 2023 . September 15, 2023 . Review of engaging senior citizens romcom, 'Monday First Screening' . Journal News.
  8. Web site: Mendoza . Jun . August 30, 2023 . Monday First Screening (2023) review. October 3, 2023 . Letterboxd.
  9. Web site: LIST: Here are the nominees for the 72nd FAMAS awards. Philippines Star. Philippine Star Life. May 6, 2024. May 15, 2024.
  10. News: Krishnan . Ganiel . 40th Star Awards for Movies celebrates decades of excellence in Philippine cinema . . July 22, 2024 . July 24, 2024.

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