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 December 28 to January 3, 2021.
December 28, Monday
The Hows Of Us
(4pm, Cinema One)
A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.
Marley & Me
(4:55pm, HBO)
A happily married couple’s life changes after they adopt a free-spirited pup named Marley who, along with his antics, manages to teach them and their children important life lessons.
Aladdin
(6:50pm, FOX Movies)
Aladdin, a kind thief, woos Jasmine, the princess of Agrabah, with the help of Genie. When Jafar, the grand vizier, tries to usurp the king, Jasmine, Aladdin and Genie must stop him from succeeding.
Tomb Raider
(8:05pm, Cinemax)
Lara Croft, a courageous and independent young woman, sets out on a dangerous journey to unravel the truth behind her adventurer father’s mysterious disappearance.
December 29, Tuesday
BuyBust
(3pm, PBO)
After surviving the slaughter of her entire squad in a drug raid compromised by dirty cops, anti-narcotics special operative Nina Manigan is eager to go head-to-head with the drug cartels that hold a bloody grip on Manila.
Charlie’s Angels
(3:55pm, Cinemax)
Natalie, Dylan and Alex are three beautiful and uniquely talented tough girls are given the task of finding the kidnapped owner of Knox Enterprises, Eric Knox, by their millionaire boss, Charlie.
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
(5:30pm, Cinemax)
The Angels track down rings containing the names of those in the FBI’s witness protection programme. However, the witnesses begin to get murdered one by one.
The Five-Year Engagement
(6:55pm, FOX Movies)
Tom and Violet get engaged one year after meeting. Over the next few years, their marriage keeps getting pushed due to their respective jobs until one day when they’re forced to rethink their choices.
A Very Special Love
(7pm, Cinema One)
Editorial assistant Laida Magtalas finds herself working for the man of her dreams, Miguel Montenegro, but remains blind to some hard facts.
December 30, Wednesday
Ghost in the Shell
(1:10pm, FOX Movies)
In the near future, Mira, the first cyber-human, must stop the growing cyber-terrorism. After discovering a secret of her identity, she sets out to learn more about her obscured past.
Bridesmaids
(1:25pm, HBO)
Annie, a jobless chef, is asked by her best friend, Lillian, to be her maid of honour. Issues evolve when she ruins the wedding rituals in a rage of conflict with one of the bridesmaids.
Spider-Man
(3:35pm, Cinemax)
Peter Parker, a shy high school student, is often bullied by his classmates. However, his life changes when he is bitten by a genetically altered spider and gains superpowers.
Spider-Man
(5:35pm, Cinemax)
Peter Parker, a shy high school student, is often bullied by his classmates. However, his life changes when he is bitten by a genetically altered spider and gains superpowers.
Spider-Man 3
(7:40pm, Cinemax)
Peter Parker becomes one with a symbiotic alien that bolsters his Spider-Man avatar and affects his psyche. He also has to deal with Sandman and maintain a fragmented relationship with Mary Jane.
Honor Thy Father
(9pm, Cinema One)
A family loses everything after it falls victim to a Ponzi scheme.
December 31, Thursday
Hancock
(10:15am, Cinemax)
Ray decides to help Hancock, an unpopular superhero, enhance his public image. When Hancock meets Ray’s wife, he discovers that he is not the only one of his kind.
Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix
(11:45am, HBO)
Harry Potter and Dumbledore’s warning about the return of Lord Voldemort is not heeded by the wizard authorities who, in turn, look to undermine Dumbledore’s authority at Hogwarts and discredit Harry.
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
(2pm, HBO)
Dumbledore and Harry Potter learn more about Voldemort’s past and his rise to power. Meanwhile, Harry stumbles upon an old potions textbook belonging to a person calling himself the Half-Blood Prince.
I Love You, Hater
(3pm, Cinema One)
A boy tries to help his family survive while a girl hopes to prove herself.
Hello, Love, Goodbye
(5pm, Cinema One)
Two people in Hong Kong change each other’s lives.
The Shallows
(5:40pm, FOX Movies)
Nancy travels to a secluded beach following the death of her mother. While surfing, she gets attacked by a great white shark, which leaves her stranded on a rock 200 yards from the shore.
100 Tula Para Kay Stella
(9:30pm, PBO)
A stuttering student tries to make 100 poems dedicated to winning a rock star’s heart.
January 1, Friday
Aquaman
(1pm, HBO)
Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur is born with the ability to communicate with marine creatures. He goes on a quest to retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and protect the water world.
The Wolverine
(9pm, FOX Movies)
Logan travels to Tokyo to meet Yashida, an old acquaintance who is dying. The situation regresses when Yashida offers to take away his healing abilities, but Logan refuses.
The Dark Knight
(10pm, Cinemax)
After Gordon, Dent and Batman begin an assault on Gotham’s organised crime, the mobs hire the Joker, a psychopathic criminal mastermind who offers to kill Batman and bring the city to its knees.
January 2, Saturday
Fast & Furious 6
(12:05pm, HBO)
Hobbs is tasked with catching a team of mercenary drivers who manage to evade him every time. However, he enlists the help of Dom and his team in exchange for full pardons for all their past crimes.
Jojo Rabbit
(7:05pm, FOX Movies)
Hitler Youth cadet Jojo Betzler firmly believes in the ideals of Nazism manifested by his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler. However, his foundations are shaken when he finds a Jewish girl in his house.
January 3, Sunday
Ant-Man
(11:15am, FOX Movies)
Scott, a master thief, gains the ability to shrink in scale with the help of a futuristic suit. Now he must rise to the occasion of his superhero status and protect his secret from unsavoury elements.
My Bakit List
(3:30pm, PBO)
Bombarded with so much why’s in her life, Dess embarks on a soul searching journey. Unknown to her, she is about to face the biggest why of her life when she accidentally bumps into Ejay, her ex-boyfriend who left her without any explanation.
Inception
(6:35pm, HBO)
Cobb steals information from his targets by entering their dreams. Saito offers to wipe clean Cobb’s criminal history as payment for performing an inception on his sick competitor’s son.
Snakes On A Plane
(8:10pm, Cinemax)
Sean Jones, a witness, is a on a flight to LA to testify against a mob boss, Eddie Kim. However, Flynn, the FBI agent accompanying Sean, must save the passengers from a disaster.
