Author Topic: Classic Pinoy Movies on DVD (Read 10591 times)

Klaus Weasley · « **on:** Sep 03, 2004 at 02:12 AM »

I think this deserves a separate thread.

A lot of other countries preserve their classic films on DVD: Japan, France, the U.S., Sweden, Hong Kong, etc. but the classic films of the Philippines are not given the DVD treatment. Hell, they're not even available on VHS or VCD. To view them, one must hunt them down in libraries and universities and the copies of them are not very good. It's a pity our government or any private companies does not take the time (or money) to preserve our cinematic cultural heritage. I read an article that most, if not all, our silent films are gone forever and that the Juan Tamad films by Manuel Conde, considered by a lot of people to be one of our very best, are also gone depriving future generations from ever viewing them. :'(

I think it's about time we make an effort to have more classic Pinoy films available on DVD's. Like Batch 81, Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag, Himala, Oro Plata Mata, etc. by signing some sort of petition or something. What do you guys think?

LeClercq · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 03, 2004 at 03:12 AM »

I totally agree. Right now I am searching for many classic Filipino movies and have been fustrated by the lack of availability. Even trying to find some of Lino Brocka's films, besides "Macho Dancers", has been nearly impossible. I would love to see Brocka's "Jaquar" or Gerardo De Leon's "El Filibusterismo". I wonder if there is any agency in the Philippines that is trying to rectify this problem?

RMN · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 14, 2005 at 10:30 AM »

I saw and viewed DVD's of LVN Classic films. Not bad, except for the sound quality. With subtitles. Too bad these ain't for commercial release--yet.

Dowals · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 14, 2005 at 11:02 AM »

If I may add the first version of SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL, if you guys consider this a classic. One of the scariest Filipino films made. Just wondering if how this film will sound if remastered in 5.1 audio

Scared most of us when we were younger

ciconneguy · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 19, 2005 at 01:29 AM »

cinefilipino.com, unitel's site is currently selling some modern filipino classics (mostly from regal films). upcoming releases are from sampaguita pictures. they're only available for sale through their site. but i sent them an email asking if they have any plans to sell them in local stores (astrovision, etc.). someone replied and said they are currently in negotiation with a local distributor. that's good news. sana this year.

uebetan12 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 26, 2006 at 05:30 AM »

wala pa sa horizon ng cinefilipino.com ang maynila sa kuko ng liwanag, the only filipino movie listed in a website as one of the greatest movies of all time.

genhis khan [1953] by manuel conde.

me isang copy pero nasa venice pa, kaya i don't think we will be able to see this movie in our lifetime

indie boi · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 14, 2006 at 09:19 AM »

Finally got Manila By Night, Cain at Abel, and Karnal from the Cinefilipino catalogue. Apparently, Magnet carries stocks of these DVDs. I haven't checked the quality of Cain and Karnal. As for Manila by Night, it's passable, the subtitles are ok though.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 14, 2006 at 09:24 AM »

Quote from: indie boi on Feb 14, 2006 at 09:19 AM

As for Manila by Night, it's passable, the subtitles are ok though.

Hi indie. Can you please check the film's running time for me? I want to know if this was the theatrical edited version that was officially released on local video years ago, or the "uncut" version I was able to get on Beta through "alternative sources" back then.

keating · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 15, 2006 at 12:44 PM »

If subs are included, that was Bernal's CUT. Without the mind-boggling narration at the finale.

indie boi · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 16, 2006 at 03:21 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Feb 14, 2006 at 09:24 AM

Hi indie. Can you please check the film's running time for me? I want to know if this was the theatrical edited version that was officially released on local video years ago, or the "uncut" version I was able to get on Beta through "alternative sources" back then.

The posted running time at the back of the DVD case is 151 minutes.

indie boi · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 16, 2006 at 03:23 PM »

Quote from: keating on Feb 15, 2006 at 12:44 PM

If subs are included, that was Bernal's CUT. Without the mind-boggling narration at the finale.

Keating, the subtitles are new, just like the subtitles in DVDs and not those you see that is included in the film stock.

keating · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 18, 2006 at 08:48 PM »

Quote from: indie boi on Feb 16, 2006 at 03:23 PM

Keating, the subtitles are new, just like the subtitles in DVDs and not those you see that is included in the film stock.

Ei Indie.....can you check if there is narration at the end of the movie? Thanks for the info regarding the subs.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 21, 2006 at 03:05 PM »

Quote from: indie boi on Feb 16, 2006 at 03:21 PM

The posted running time at the back of the DVD case is 151 minutes.

Thanks, man.

johnnyblaze · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 21, 2006 at 03:38 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Feb 21, 2006 at 03:05 PM

Thanks, man.

Does this mean, the version thats recently released is the un-cut version?

What was ommited on the original version?

keating · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 10, 2006 at 08:04 PM »

Quote from: Dowals on Sep 14, 2005 at 11:02 AM

If I may add the first version of SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL, if you guys consider this a classic. One of the scariest Filipino films made. Just wondering if how this film will sound if remastered in 5.1 audio

Scared most of us when we were younger

SRR is a cult classic, the first one I mean. The BASO, PRIDYEDER & MANANANGGAL episodes are still imbedded in my memory.

Dowals · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 11, 2006 at 05:26 PM »

we share the same sentiments bro keating

up to know been wondering what's inside our old ref in the "bodega"

keating · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 11, 2006 at 05:30 PM »

If I was not rejected in ALAPAAP back in 1984, during the MMFF, I would have missed SRR but due to its adult content, we ended up watching SRR with my cousins.

But I find the ending of the PRIDYEDER episode so silly, unplug mo lang pala, and the terror will stop.

The house is a stone's throw away from the residence of the late Ishmael Bernal, btw, dowals.

Dowals · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 11, 2006 at 05:34 PM »

Quote from: keating on Jul 11, 2006 at 05:30 PM

If I was not rejected in ALAPAAP back in 1984, during the MMFF, I would have missed SRR but due to its adult content, we ended up watching SRR with my cousins.

But I find the ending of the PRIDYEDER episode so silly, unplug mo lang pala, and the terror will stop. The house is a stone's throw away from the residence of the late Ishmael Bernal, btw, dowals.

the house should be preserved to commemorate SSR

keating · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 11, 2006 at 05:42 PM »

Nice comment, bro. Its the same house in MANILA BY NIGHT and the residence of Jobelle Salvador in BAGETS. Remember that scene when Bistek visited Jobelle?

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 11, 2006 at 10:26 PM »

Quote from: Klaus Weasley on Sep 03, 2004 at 02:12 AM

I think it's about time we make an effort to have more classic Pinoy films available on DVD's. Like Batch 81...

Viva has just released this on DVD. Here's a link to my review of the disc (not of the film), with a few screen captures.