Author Topic: Filipino films (Read 495554 times)

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2880 on:** Apr 12, 2016 at 07:12 AM »

If you ever wanted to ask Lav Diaz a question (not 'why are your films so long?' he's sick of that) now's your chance.

rse · « **Reply #2881 on:** Apr 23, 2016 at 04:45 AM »

Always Be My Maybe. A small gem in spite of its commercial parameters. It has the right mix of romance and comedy, perfect chemistry between the magnetic couple and a very well-observed & insightful love story. For lovers of Pinoy romantic comedies, do not miss this one.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2882 on:** Apr 23, 2016 at 06:20 PM »

No official announcement yet, but apparently Mario O'Hara's Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos will be given the HD restoration treatment.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2883 on:** May 13, 2016 at 12:38 AM »

My thoughts on Celso Ad. Castillo's Paradise Inn

jas · « **Reply #2884 on:** May 23, 2016 at 07:51 AM »

PH's Jaclyn Jose wins best actress at Cannes 2016 for role in 'Ma' Rosa'

Filipino actress Jaclyn Jose won best actress at the Cannes film festival Sunday, May 22 for her mesmerizing performance as a mother forced to sell drugs to survive before falling prey to corrupt police.

http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/133923-jaclyn-jose-wins-best-actress-cannes-film-festival-2016-ma-rosa

rse · « **Reply #2885 on:** May 25, 2016 at 03:47 AM »

A Second Chance (2015) by Cathy Garcia Molina. This is a torture to watch, way too much repetitive drama even for a Filipino melodrama. I think with the amount of tears shed in this movie by Popoy and Basha, it would have been enough to fill the critical water level of La Mesa Dam during the summer months. Sometimes, less is more. #tamanadrama #sobranghugot #sagotsaglobalwarming

halvert · « **Reply #2886 on:** May 25, 2016 at 08:23 PM »

^hahaha! love the hashgtags

oznola · « **Reply #2887 on:** May 25, 2016 at 08:28 PM »

Anyone has a copy of maria labo?

rse · « **Reply #2888 on:** May 27, 2016 at 04:11 AM »

Quote from: halvert on May 25, 2016 at 08:23 PM

^hahaha! love the hashgtags

Thanks.

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #2889 on:** Jul 06, 2016 at 11:12 PM »

MA'ROSA ***
Cast: Jaclyn Jose, Julio Diaz, Andi Eigenmann, Felix Roco, Jomari Angeles, Baron Geisler, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Mon Confiado, Mercedes Cabral, Allan Paule, Maria Isabel Lopez.
Dir: Brillante Mendoza.

A woman from the poor district of Manila who owns a small convenience store make ends meet by selling drugs. She and her husband get busted by some corrupt cops who demand a 200,000 peso "bail". Their children each try to raise the money. This film won veteran Filipino actress Jaclyn Jose the Best Actress prize in Cannes. She's actually known here for her more restrained, subtle type of acting in an industry which tends to favor the big, emotional scenery chewing type. That's why she's such a good fit for Brillante Mendoza's films. She imbues a very lived-in, realistic quality to her performance. The film itself is kind of flawed. It's Brillante Mendoza going back to familiar territory and he did elements of this better in his previous films. It's not quite a masterpiece, I'd probably consider it mid-tier Mendoza at best, but it's still a very good film.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2890 on:** Jul 23, 2016 at 09:47 PM »

My thoughts on one of Lino Brocka's rare musicals

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2891 on:** Aug 04, 2016 at 01:17 AM »

Thoughts on a Lino Brocka masterpiece.

Available on Netflix and Amazon

jas · « **Reply #2892 on:** Aug 05, 2016 at 07:57 AM »

Check Out Brandon Vera And Anne Curtis In Training For Erik Matti's Filipino Action Film BUY BUST:

http://screenanarchy.com/2016/08/check-out-brandon-vera-and-anne-curtis-in-training-for-erik-mattis-filipino-action-film-buy-bust.html

dibidi · « **Reply #2893 on:** Aug 05, 2016 at 08:18 AM »

its just funny how big the discrepancy of views of anne and brandon's videos.

jas · « **Reply #2894 on:** Aug 05, 2016 at 08:40 AM »

^ Oo nga....did not notice this initially....hehehe....Anne Curtis: Action Star....

This might be a good "comeback" for Filipino action movies. Erik Matti has shown that he can do quality genre films. I'm guessing this will be somewhat similar in style to Indonesia's "The Raid" martial-arts movies....

dibidi · « **Reply #2895 on:** Aug 05, 2016 at 03:13 PM »

sana nga bumalik ang mga action movies on the big screen.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2896 on:** Aug 05, 2016 at 11:49 PM »

Mario O'Hara's flawed masterpiece

Available online--fuzzy copy and unsubtitled alas

rse · « **Reply #2897 on:** Aug 14, 2016 at 10:08 PM »

Honor Thy Father.
Aside from its technical polish, hindi naman pala kagandahan ang Honor Thy Father. It’s a bit heavy-handed for my taste and some bits of it are utterly ridiculous. And I'm still not convinced of John Lloyd's acting prowess.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2898 on:** Aug 23, 2016 at 09:32 PM »

Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia C*ntapay

RIP Lilia

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #2899 on:** Aug 30, 2016 at 08:36 AM »

What will be our Best Foreign Language Film Oscar entry this year? Will we go with Lav Diaz again with either Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis or the more recent, more accessible (3.5 hours long) Ang Babaeng Humayo? Will we finally submit a Brillante Mendoza film with Ma' Rosa? Or will our entry come from either Cinemalaya or CinemaOne film festivals?

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #2900 on:** Sep 11, 2016 at 02:38 AM »

Lav Diaz just won the Golden Lion in Venice for Ang Babaeng Humayo.

jas · « **Reply #2901 on:** Sep 15, 2016 at 04:39 PM »

‘Ma’ Rosa’ is PH entry in Oscar best foreign language category

Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s “Ma’ Rosa” has been chosen as the country’s entry in the best foreign language film category of the 89th Academy Awards, which will be held in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2017.

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/201533/ma-rosa-is-ph-entry-in-oscar-best-foreign-language-category

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2902 on:** Oct 07, 2016 at 03:29 PM »

Forgot to add this to the thread:

My thoughts on Lav Diaz's Venice Film Festival Golden Lion winner

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #2903 on:** Oct 09, 2016 at 09:00 AM »

Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo (The Legend of Meng the Loser) (Mihk Vergara) *** - FYI: Patintero is Filipino kids street game that's a bit like tag meets dodgeball minus the ball (the best way I can describe it). The titular character loves playing but keeps losing. This is about her and a ragtag group of friends competing against other kids in the neighborhood and their school. In many ways this is typical underdog sports movie. But this is very stylishly directed with the patintero games shot like an action sequence/kung fu fight scenes. There's also a nice little coming of age movie mixed in. It's imperfect but it's funny, sweet and a charming little kids' film (with cussing).

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #2904 on:** Oct 16, 2016 at 01:26 AM »

Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising (Moments in a Stolen Dream) (Mike de Leon) **1/2 - This is a romantic semi-musical dramedy about a college guy just barely passing his classes meets a young woman with a young son who married right out of high school to a domineering husband. They fall in love. Mike de Leon is my favorite Filipino filmmaker. I liked/loved everything I've seen of his filmography. This one surprised me at how conventional it is. It's not dark or disturbing, nor does it go into any crazy narrative left turns. It is well-acted, well-shot and there are flashes of the Mike de Leon I love here and there but I'm afraid to say this is my probably my least favorite film i've seen from him so far.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #2905 on:** Oct 20, 2016 at 09:47 PM »

Thoughts on Dennis Marasigan's latest chicken farming film Free Range

JeromeA · « **Reply #2906 on:** Oct 20, 2016 at 11:15 PM »

honor thy father and metro manila - you should try to watch both movies.

camp sawi - panalong panalo bella padilla, arci munoz and yassi pressman... tsk

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #2907 on:** Oct 23, 2016 at 01:04 AM »

Women of the Weeping River (Sheron Dayoc) ***1/2 - I kind of love it when Filipino films like this emerge. This film focuses on the Filipino Muslim community in the southern islands. This is about a years long violent family feud between two Muslim families through the point of view of the women in the families. Despite the plot, the film is a beautifully quiet, deliberately pace and understated drama. But the ever present threat of violence hung in the air all throughout the film which gives it quite a bit of tension even in the quietest, leisurely moments. This features some of the most beautiful, jaw-dropping cinematography of the year from any film. This is definitely a film more people should be watching out for in the film festival circuit.

jas · « **Reply #2908 on:** Oct 26, 2016 at 07:51 AM »

APOCALYPSE CHILD starts its theatrical run today. Heard good things about this movie.....

TRAILER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5NUjN2zm7w

MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U870vI0MZj0

jas · « **Reply #2909 on:** Oct 29, 2016 at 06:58 AM »

Saw Apocalypse Child last night. It's good to see the theater in Gateway almost full for this good indie drama.....