Author Topic: The Peque Gallaga Thread (Read 124873 times)

keating · « **Reply #150 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 12:40 PM »

The problem are the audience, man. They never showed up! Basket case, no hope! Like rotten fruits, Phobos.

Phobos · « **Reply #151 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 12:43 PM »

Yes, that is a big obstacle in resurrecting Phil. Cinema.

However, taking the "Phil. Cinema Must Die!" mantra a little further, I think studios need to lose loads and loads of money first before realizing the need for change.

keating · « **Reply #152 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 12:50 PM »

So how can we resurrect it? Educate them? Noel's idea has valid reason. Limit the influx of Hollywood films, tax them exorbitantly than the Filipino movies, and infuse the Filipino values among them. We are now so much westernized, our brain is too full of colonialism.

Phobos · « **Reply #153 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 01:01 PM »

I don't think it's Hollywood's fault that our movies are so s**tty. We could stop importing Hollywood films altogether, but if Mother Lily keeps making movies the way she does, then we're screwed.

I agree about the tax thing though. Also, do it like the Koreans do it, they introduce tax incentives and various support to their film industry that they're actually attracting attention from all over nowadays.

Filipino values are well and good, but if nobody sees your film, then it's the tree falling in the forest again.

I say, get people in the theaters. If that means crowd pleasing romantic comedies, then so be it. But, by God, make them well. Joyce Bernal was on the right track before she started focusing on slapstick comedies that are just not right. Star Cinema could have potential, if not for the "making movies by committee" issue.

Unitel maybe our only hope once they find their audience. Also, it was Tony Gloria himself who first told me about the "Phil. Cinema Must Die!" thing.

keating · « **Reply #154 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 01:10 PM »

Yeah that BIR thing, the tax that make producers bleed. Agree with you about that and the filmmakers vision, it lies on them also. The creativeness, over-all aspect of the finished product. You forgot to mention censorship, though. Its one of the major obstacle.

But still this is Mother Lily who gamble on CITY AFTER DARK, SISTER STELLA L, SCORPIO NIGHTS and other landmark in Philippine Cinema. As crazy as she is, maybe its about time that she gamble again on those projects. Not those Mano Po thing!

Phobos · « **Reply #155 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 01:13 PM »

But I think her gambling days are over. She's too old, and too clueless.

Also, correct me if I'm wrong; from what I hear, I don't think Lav Diaz was payed the promised amount for making one of his Regal Movies.

keating · « **Reply #156 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 01:18 PM »

She's still crazy up to now pala.

was that Lav Diaz' HESUS REBOLUSYONARYO? The case is now in the court if I'm not mistaken.

I wish we go back to the ECP days, sumobra nga lang ang lenient. But the 2nd Golden Age was extended during that time.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #157 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 02:52 PM »

Quote from: Phobos on Aug 24, 2005 at 01:01 PM

I don't think it's Hollywood's fault that our movies are so s**tty.

No, we all share the blame from the audiences that aren't going to the producers that aren't performing to the filmmakers that do the same...but Hollywood is involved. It's a worldwide thing; one of the prime examples is Hong Kong--so vibrant in the '80s, so dead round the turn of the century. They're doing better now, but no thanks to Hollywood...

Also, you got to look at the cinemas that do well--India, France. They have limits on the Hollywood movies that go in, either quotas or taxes. World cinema was more vibrant, more commercially viable back before the '80s, before the studios decided foreign markets were a good thing.

I for one wouldn't weep if the number of Hollywood movies to Manila was reduced; wouldn't weep either if the total number of Hollywood movies was reduced. I think it's about time we stopped playing fair (fair market, fair play, whatever...).

keating · « **Reply #158 on:** Aug 24, 2005 at 02:57 PM »

What's your view regarding censorship, Noel? Since we cannot control anymore the influx of Hollywood flicks. And Korea's cinema is very very alive, even kicking, out-grossing those Hollywood flicks even in the U.S.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #159 on:** Aug 25, 2005 at 10:19 AM »

My view of censorship?

You'd hate me for censor chief--I'd enforce the ratings, make sure the kids don't watch R movies, put in equal standards for foreign and local, cut not a single frame of film, and maybe encourage UP and CCP to take advantate of their "uncensorable" privilege. Maybe even push for the commercial showing of For Adults Only rated films, which isn't happening at the moment.

keating · « **Reply #160 on:** Aug 25, 2005 at 04:57 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Aug 25, 2005 at 10:19 AM

My view of censorship?

You'd hate me for censor chief--I'd enforce the ratings, make sure the kids don't watch R movies, put in equal standards for foreign and local, cut not a single frame of film, and maybe encourage UP and CCP to take advantate of their "uncensorable" privilege. Maybe even push for the commercial showing of For Adults Only rated films, which isn't happening at the moment.

That's cool, man.

Sm Cinema up to now doesn't show R-18 movies which is bad for the movie industry.

Mr. Big Boy · « **Reply #161 on:** Aug 26, 2005 at 08:44 PM »

I think SM's move will discourage movie studios like Seiko from doing sexy B movies. For that alone I think SM's move will be more beneficial to all of us and even more to good family movies and worthwhile films that are having a hard time finding bookings.

I think they should set-up cinemas that caters to adult audience and put it away from the malls so that the audience who goes there can be regulated more strictly.

keating · « **Reply #162 on:** Aug 27, 2005 at 01:51 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Big Boy on Aug 26, 2005 at 08:44 PM

I think SM's move will discourage movie studios like Seiko from doing sexy B movies. For that alone I think SM's move will be more beneficial to all of us and even more to good family movies and worthwhile films that are having a hard time finding bookings.

I think they should set-up cinemas that caters to adult audience and put it away from the malls so that the audience who goes there can be regulated more strictly.

This is what ECP did during the 80's, thru Manila Film Center where most adult features were shown uncut. But due to political upheaval it was short lived only. It has both advantages & disadvantages, pornography became rampant abusing artistic freedom, but if you look back it has positive results also. Sex will always be a part of Philippine Cinema.

keating · « **Reply #163 on:** Sep 01, 2005 at 06:55 PM »

Wanggo Gallaga on his father's comeback film (PINOY BLONDE)

"I'm usually pretty severe with my Dad's work. I tend to nitpick. What can I do? I know him. But it is such a joy to see my father work again."

keating · « **Reply #164 on:** Sep 30, 2005 at 09:06 PM »

PEQUE GALLAGA on CINEMALAYA

"The inside word is that many of these new movies coming out of Cinemalaya are very good. For the kind of money that was spent, they are very well done, and they are done very lovingly. The big complaint is that they are too long. I want the Cinemalaya experiment to work so badly because I think that is the future for cinema."

keating · « **Reply #165 on:** Oct 13, 2005 at 08:28 AM »

KUH LEDESMA on her enigmatic character in ORO PLATA MATA

"I am also confuse and really don't know if I was a wanderer or ghost in that movie. I shot many scenes but only few were left when I saw the movie."

The answer lies in the 5 hour version that definitely we will no longer see anymore since Gallaga already re-cut OPM to three hour version.

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #166 on:** Oct 13, 2005 at 09:06 AM »

Clickthecity lists Peque Gallaga's Scorpio Nights as showing in Ever Gotesco Caloocan, can anyone confirm this?

keating · « **Reply #167 on:** Oct 14, 2005 at 12:50 PM »

I doubt if they will re-issue the first SCORPIO, oggs. The last time I saw it, the print still looks pristine. With so many frontal shots of Ana Marie Gutierrez in this sex opus by Gallaga including Ojeda's light bulb touching the gun before the memorable bloody finale, it had a rough sailing with the censors.

And Peque will not show it with cuts. One of the MTRCB members who reviewed the film back in 1998 for DGPI's one screening fainted after watching the movie.

keating · « **Reply #168 on:** Oct 29, 2005 at 11:19 AM »

PEQUE GALLAGA on CEBU THE MINI-SERIES

"I like to work intensely six days out of seven, if not seven out of seven, so that the role and the person merge within the camera. This happened most dramatically when we did CEBU, The Series. We were all together at the hotel and on the set in Cebu for one whole month. The effect was amazing!"

keating · « **Reply #169 on:** Nov 24, 2005 at 11:42 AM »

MITCH VALDEZ on PEQUE GALLAGA

"He managed me for six months. After that, he suffered from nervous breakdown!"

keating · « **Reply #170 on:** Nov 26, 2005 at 03:32 PM »

MITCH VALDEZ on her topless scene in Oro, Plata, Mata

"I was alcoholic. I used to drink to stay naked."

jdv1229 · « **Reply #171 on:** Jan 29, 2006 at 10:12 AM »

i was finally able to watch Pinoy Blonde & i just loved the movie! there may be hints of Tarantino in it but it's what the film is all about. Peque Gallaga was able to deliver a movie that is intelligent & witty. i was just hoping that he would've cast different acors in the lead. i have nothing against Eppie & Boy 2 Quizon but they just weren't convincing enough as film students for one. the debate on who's the better director Brocka or Bernal was quite interesting although Gallaga had tendencies to lean more on Bernal, well he's more associated with him than Brocka, he has done quite a number of films with Bernal as Production Designer & as one of the writers/researchers for Manila By Night. that aside, i still thought the film was enjoyable enough. it would've been great if the movie just concentrated on debating about Philippine Cinema but they also had to include Hollywood Films hence the title Pinoy Blonde. Boy 2's character reminded me so much of the horror film geek Jamie Kennedy played in the Scream movies but without Kennedy's gusto & enthusiasm. as for Eppie, i've just seen so much of him lately, from Jon Red's Boso to Quizon Ave on TFC. this may not be as strong as his performance as the psycho in Yam Laranas' Radyo but it's much, much better than his appearance in the lackluster Boso. the most enjoyable part of Pinoy Blonde is the parade of cameo appearances. most of them had appeared in Gallaga's previous movies like Richard Gomez, Manilyn Reynes, Michael de Mesa, Mark Gil, Cherie Gil & Gina Alajar to name a few. i may not agree with most of the film critics who panned this film, but for a Filipino movie buff like me, hats off Mr. Gallaga for a job well done!

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #172 on:** Jan 29, 2006 at 10:27 AM »

Quote from: Jojo Devera on Jan 29, 2006 at 10:12 AM

i was finally able to watch Pinoy Blonde & i just loved the movie! there may be hints of Tarantino in it but it's what the film is all about. Peque Gallaga was able to deliver a movie that is intelligent & witty. i was just hoping that he would've cast different acors in the lead. i have nothing against Eppie & Boy 2 Quizon but they just weren't convincing enough as film students for one. the debate on who's the better director Brocka or Bernal was quite interesting although Gallaga had tendencies to lean more on Bernal, well he's more associated with him than Brocka, he has done quite a number of films with Bernal as Production Designer & as one of the writers/researchers for Manila By Night. that aside, i still thought the film was enjoyable enough. it would've been great if the movie just concentrated on debating about Philippine Cinema but they also had to include Hollywood Films hence the title Pinoy Blonde. Boy 2's character reminded me so much of the horror film geek Jamie Kennedy played in the Scream movies but without Kennedy's gusto & enthusiasm. as for Eppie, i've just seen so much of him lately, from Jon Red's Boso to Quizon Ave on TFC. this may not be as strong as his performance as the psycho in Yam Laranas' Radyo but it's much, much better than his appearance in the lackluster Boso. the most enjoyable part of Pinoy Blonde is the parade of cameo appearances. most of them had appeared in Gallaga's previous movies like Richard Gomez, Manilyn Reynes, Michael de Mesa, Mark Gil, Cherie Gil & Gina Alajar to name a few. i may not agree with most of the film critics who panned this film, but for a Filipino movie buff like me, hats off Mr. Gallaga for a job well done!

Glad you liked it as much as I did, Jojo...

keating · « **Reply #173 on:** Jan 29, 2006 at 08:05 PM »

Jo, I'm glad you like the film just like oggs. Some people didn't get Gallaga's eccentric humor in this film. And yeah he favors Bernal over Brocka. I was just wondering he didn't mention Eddie Romero (Ganito kami noon, Paano kayo Ngayon) in the film wherein he worked also as production designer.

The duet of Eddie Garcia & Jaime Fabregas brings down the whole Mega cinema when I saw it during the preem of PINOY BLONDE.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #174 on:** Jan 29, 2006 at 08:12 PM »

oh yeah... Eddie Garcia's singing was just plain horrible but fun... Ricky Davao was great in the film and i also liked Cherrie Pie Picache. among the cameo appearances, she was the best!

keating · « **Reply #175 on:** Jan 29, 2006 at 08:16 PM »

Those Rey Valera songs......man. We cant help but laugh hilariously! Cool but laughing stuff talaga! Its just a pity that Gallaga didn't fleshed out more the conversation of Eppie & Boy 2 regarding Bernal & Brocka. It went to Tarantino movies & other Hollywood flicks.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #176 on:** Jan 29, 2006 at 08:20 PM »

Quote from: keating on Jan 29, 2006 at 08:16 PM

Those Rey Valera songs......man. We cant help but laugh hilariously! Cool but laughing stuff talaga! Its just a pity that Gallaga didn't fleshed out more the conversation of Eppie & Boy 2 regarding Bernal & Brocka. It went to Tarantino movies & other Hollywood flicks.

same here... i was hoping there would me more exchanges on the two characters debating which one is better. the dvd has lots of special features. audio commentary with Peque Gallaga, deleted scenes making of documentary & music videos. by far the best tagalog dvd ever!

keating · « **Reply #177 on:** Jan 29, 2006 at 08:22 PM »

Quote from: Jojo Devera on Jan 29, 2006 at 08:20 PM

same here... i was hoping there would me more exchanges on the two characters debating which one is better. the dvd has lots of special features. audio commentary with Peque Gallaga, deleted scenes making of documentary & music videos. by far the best tagalog dvd ever!

Holy Lord! You have the dvd na, Jo? Wala pa dito sa Manila, always ahead kayo sa min, hehe.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #178 on:** Jan 29, 2006 at 08:23 PM »

Quote from: keating on Jan 29, 2006 at 08:22 PM

Holy Lord! You have the dvd na, Jo? Wala pa dito sa Manila, always ahead kayo sa min, hehe.

Vincent Nebrida gave me a copy... i just got it from the mail yesterday. gano'n ba wala pang copy diyan?

keating · « **Reply #179 on:** Jan 29, 2006 at 08:24 PM »

Wala pa, Jo. Dvds always late here, man. Even the likes of KARNAL, CITY AFTER DARK and the others.