Unforgettable Pinoy Movie Titles 

Filmakers today seem to have run out of artistic ideas or  maybe they just don’t  want to  think of better titles  anymore. Arggh..

The title is as important as the plot, the cast and the trailer of a film. A catchy title can already make a movie on its own. Directors, production companies, actors, screenwriters, and directors must all have some say when choosing a movie  title. It should be something that register in the audiences’ conscious. 

“GATAS… Sa Dibdib ng Kaaway” (2001)

Far more intriguing than its English translation “In the Bosom of the Enemy”,  this Filipino war drama starring Mylene Dizon is a 2001  film directed by Gil Portes. It was the Philippines’ submission to the 74th Academy Awards for the 2001 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.

 “Iputok mo, Dadapa ako” (1990)

At first, you will think that this is just another erotic movie of the 90’s, but when you see the names Vic Sotto and Francis M. in the movie credits, you already know that this is something wholesome.

“Tag-ulan Ngayon, Ang Bukid ay Basa” (2005)

Starring Nika Madrid, Yani Garcia and Paolo Rivero, this movie is a  story of love, deceit and forgiveness. I don’t know that much about this movie but with the way the title was written, it’s safe to assume that this is just another sensual movie that will satisfy one’s wild imagination.

“Nagalit ang Buwan sa Haba ng Gabi” (1983)

Another Danny Zialcita masterpiece, the movie “Nagalit ang Buwan sa Haba ng Gabi” spawned one of the most unforgettable lines in Filipino moviedom history. This is where Laurice Guillen immortalized the line:“Pwede bang makausap ang asawa ko na asawa mo na asawa ng bayan?”

“Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” (2005)

One of the most critically-acclaimed Filipino movies abroad, The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros is a story about a gay teen who is torn between his love for a young cop and his loyalty to his family. The film was the official entry of the Philippines to the 2007 Academy Awards.

“Patikim ng Pinya” (1996)

This erotic movie was one of Rosanna Roces’ breakout roles in the 90’s that made her one of the country’s famous sex symbols of that time.

“T-bird at Ako” (1982)

This intriguing movie is about a lesbian lawyer (Nora Aunor) who tried to assist the dancer (Vilma Santos) with her legal battles and unexpectedly, falls in love with her. Just so you know, this is another Danny Zialcita’s work of art and only proves how diverse and fine he was as an 80’s film director.

“Kapag Tumabang ang Asin” (1976)

It seems that Danny Zialcita films are dominating our list because this 70’s movie starring Daria Ramirez and Chanda Romero is another movie with an eye-catching title that was polished by this iconic movie director.

"Basag ang Pula" (1984)

Fernando (Ace Vergel), a homicidal killer with a bent childhood is quickly sought out by the police. In hiding, he poses as a bus driver for an all girls high school, as they make their way to a retreat for relaxation and self discovery. The murderer raises the body count with the class' fodder, while keeping his 'protective' eyes singled on Chiqui (Snooky Serna).