Tag: Movies on TV

Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from January 24 to 30, 2022.

January 24, Monday

Miss Granny
(5pm, PBO)
An elderly woman finds a second chance at youth after a life-altering experience at a mysterious photo studio.

The Equalizer 2
(6:25pm, HBO)
If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall’s past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer — his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who’ll stop at nothing to destroy him.

Must Be Love
(7pm, Cinema One)
A tomboyish young girl is distraught when her male best friend starts courting another girl. She must consider changing herself in order to win him over. Will her plan work?

January 25, Tuesday

The Great Gatsby
(10:20pm, HBO)
Midwest native Nick Carraway arrives in 1922 New York in search of the American dream. Nick, a would-be writer, moves in next-door to millionaire Jay Gatsby and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering husband, Tom. Thus, Nick becomes drawn into the captivating world of the wealthy and — as he bears witness to their illusions and deceits — pens a tale of impossible love, dreams, and tragedy.

She’s Dating The Gangster
(7pm, Cinema One)
It all started when 17-year-old Athena Dizon unwittingly plays a trick on resident heartthrob and bad boy, Kenji de los Reyes. All of a sudden, she finds herself pretending—unwillingly at that—to be his girlfriend to make his ex jealous. Now, not only does she have to deal with dirty looks from the girls in school who want Kenji for themselves, but her supposed boyfriend is getting on her nerves. He’s hotheaded, never seems to agree with her on anything—and everything about him screams gangster. Has Athena gotten herself into more trouble than she can handle? Or has she actually found herself a boy she can call hers—gangster be damned?

January 26, Wednesday

Scooby-Doo
(5:45pm, HBO)
Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his clever crime-solving cohorts Fred, Daphne, Shaggy and Velma are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip Spring Break hot spot.

Crazy Beautiful You
(7pm, Cinema One)
Sometimes, though we don’t expect to find love, it’s the one that finds us. In “Crazy Beautiful You,” we are introduced to Jackie, whose rebellious spirit forces her mother to take her in a medical mission in Tarlac in hopes that she’d turn for the better. There, Jackie meets a jolly lad named Kiko, who will make sure she gets all her tasks done. In the middle of his mission, he and Jackie will discover something crazy… and beautiful.

A Secret Affair
(9:30pm, PBO)
Rafi, happy with her partner, Mark, is respected for her beauty and personality. Then a major life decision changes everyone’s opinion about her, and a happy-go-lucky woman captures Mark’s attention.

January 27, Thursday

Jowable
(3:30pm, PBO)
Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.

The Hows of Us
(7pm, Cinema One)
The Hows Of Us follows the story of couple Primo and George who are in a long-term relationship and are already building and planning their future together. Their love will be put to the test as their relationship faces hurdles – from misunderstandings to different career paths, among others. How will they save their “us”?

January 28, Friday

Can’t Help Falling In Love
(7pm, Cinema One)
“Can’t Help Falling In Love” will show us how fate will bring together two strangers, named Gab and Dos, who accidentally got married. How? Why? When? Where? And… what?! Will Dos heed Gab’s request of agreeing to an annulment (as soon as possible, take note!)? Will the process be that easy or something will get in the way?

Inception
(7:35pm, HBO)
Dom Cobb is a thief with the rare ability to enter people’s dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when he is offered a seemingly impossible task: Plant an idea in someone’s mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates Cobb’s every move.

Do-Re-Mi
(9:30pm, PBO)
Three girls divided by personalities, cultural backgrounds and principles have one thing in common, their love for music.

January 29, Saturday

To Love Somebuddy
(3pm, Cinema One)
After over a decade, college classmates FAITH and JULIUS meet again, and from a seemingly awkward reunion, a friendship blooms. As their friendship gets deeper, so does their feelings for each other – leading them to try being a couple. But their friendship will be tested by the expectations and problems that come with a relationship. Faith and Julius would journey to understanding that sometimes, choosing to commit to someone is also choosing to grow. This story is an anatomy of how friends turn into lovers-the mistakes that we do and the lessons we learn from it.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
(4:05pm, HBO)
The monster family boards a luxury cruise ship so Dracula can take a summer vacation from the hotel. It’s smooth sailing for the pack as they indulge in all of the fun things the cruise has to offer, including monster volleyball, exotic excursions and catching up on their moon tans. However, the dream vacation soon turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy them all.

Ex With Benefits
(7pm, PBO)
Ten years ago, Adam and Arki both dreamed of becoming doctors, but then the couple get into their first major fight, causing Arki to suddenly disappear.

January 30, Sunday

Alone/Together
(7pm, Cinema One)
College sweethearts Christine and Raf meet again for the first time eight years after their breakup. Once an overachieving art student, Christine has become a failure, whereas Raf, a guy nobody thought, would be a great.

Maybe This Time
(7:15pm, PBO)
Steph learns to be tough and sets her sights on bigger dreams after Tonio ends their relationship without saying goodbye.

Fast & Furious 6
(11:20pm, HBO)
Since Dom and Brian’s heist in Rio left them and their crew very rich people, they’ve scattered across the globe; however, they must still live as fugitives, unable to return home to their families. Meanwhile, Agent Hobbs has been tracking a gang of lethally skilled mercenary drivers whose second-in-command is someone Dom knows. Unable to take them down himself, Hobbs asks Dom and his crew for help in exchange for full pardons for everyone.

Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from January 17 to 23, 2022.

January 17, Monday

Despicable Me
(3pm, HBO)
A man who delights in all things wicked, supervillain Gru hatches a plan to steal the moon. Surrounded by an army of little yellow minions and his impenetrable arsenal of weapons and war machines, Gru makes ready to vanquish all who stand in his way. But nothing in his calculations and groundwork has prepared him for his greatest challenge: three adorable orphan girls who want to make him their dad.

My Big Love
(7pm, Cinema One)
An overweight chef hires a personal trainer to get fit for the woman he loves.

100 Tula Para Kay Stella
(7:15pm, PBO)
A stuttering student tries to make 100 poems dedicated to winning a rock star’s heart.

January 18, Tuesday

Jowable
(7:30pm, PBO)
Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is instantly mutual.

Purge
(9am, HBO)
In an America ravaged by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period during which all criminal activity — including murder — is legal. James Sandin and his family face the ultimate test when an intruder drags the vicious outside world into their home. James, Mary and their two children struggle to survive the night while trying not to turn into monsters like the ones they are striving to avoid.

January 19, Wednesday

17 Again
(3:50pm, HBO)
Mike O’Donnell was a high-school basketball star with a bright future, but he threw it all away to marry his girlfriend and raise their child. Almost 20 years later, Mike’s marriage has failed, his kids think he’s a loser, and his job is going nowhere. He gets a chance to correct the mistakes of his past and change his life when he is miraculously transformed into a teenager, but in trying to fix his past, Mike may be jeopardizing his present and future.

Starting Over Again
(7pm, Cinema One)
Architecture student Ginny and history professor Marco fall in love, bringing out the best in each other until their break up. Years later, the two meet again on a joint project.

Ex With Benefits
(9:30pm, PBO)
Ten years ago, Adam and Arki both dreamed of becoming doctors, but then the couple get into their first major fight, causing Arki to suddenly disappear.

January 20, Thursday

Snow White and the Huntsman
(6:55pm, HBO)
In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen. Snow White, imprisoned daughter of the late king, escapes just as the Magic Mirror declares her the source of the Evil Queen’s immortality.

Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi
(7pm, Cinema One)
A woman wants to end her marriage, while her cousin struggles to make her wedding a reality.

January 21, Friday

My Amnesia Girl
(7pm, Cinema One)
Apollo tries to undo his past mistakes with Irene when she gets amnesia and has no recollection of him, or that he left her at the alter.

Spider-Man: Homecoming
(11:15pm, HBO)
Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine — distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.

January 22, Saturday

Minions
(1:30pm, HBO)
Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan; accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever super-villainess.

James & Pat & Dave
(7pm, Cinema One)
James finds an opportunity to make Pat recommend a raise for him when she needs him to pretend to be her boyfriend to get rid of her returning ex, Dave Verona. But as they discover the rejected souls behind their banters and bravado, they find themselves falling in love for real.

January 23, Sunday

Just The Way You Are
(5pm, Cinema One)
Drake bets his best friend that he can make a nerdy transfer student fall in love with him in 30 days, but then his heart gets involved.

Scoob!
(5:35pm, HBO)
With hundreds of cases solved and adventures shared, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, most challenging mystery ever — a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global dog-pocalypse, the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone could have imagined.

Para Sa Hopeless Romantic
(7pm, PBO)
A student writer struggles to find a happy ending to her romantic novel after her real-life romance falls apart.