Monday First Screening

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]

Monday First Screening
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBenedict Mique
Screenplay byBenedict Mique
Aya Anunciacion
Produced byBilly Ray Gamboa
Caesar Vallejos
Starring
CinematographyOwen Berico
Edited byNoah Tonga
Music byPearlsha Abubakar
Production
companies
NET25 Films
Lonewolf Films
Distributed byRegal Entertainment
Release date
  • August 30, 2023 (2023-08-30)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Cast

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  • Ricky Davao as Bobby[3]
  • Gina Alajar as Lydia[4]
  • Ian Ignacio
  • Che Ramos
  • Soliman Cruz
  • Ruby Ruiz
  • Reign Parani
  • Allen Abrenica
  • David Minemoto
  • Joy Cerro

Release

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

Reception

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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

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Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2024 72nd FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor Soliman Cruz Nominated [9]
Best Supporting Actress Ruby Ruiz Nominated
40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Star Award for Movie Actress of the Year Gina Alajar Nominated [10]

References

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