Author Topic: Mike de Leon (Read 65355 times)

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #390 on:** Jun 27, 2008 at 12:01 PM »

There's a tape somewhere. i saw it in Cinemanila one year. I think it's superior to the William Wyler version.

RMN · « **Reply #391 on:** Jun 28, 2008 at 05:32 PM »

I wonder if her kept the deleted scenes in Batch '81...

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #392 on:** Jun 29, 2008 at 08:10 AM »

What deleted scenes in Batch 81?

RMN · « **Reply #393 on:** Jun 30, 2008 at 04:38 PM »

There are a number of deleted scenes I am told. These play-up the love story aspect of the characters which Mike felt, I am informed, wasn't essential to the development of the story. There is also a scene, apparently, of Nanette Inventor singing "Don't cry for me Argentina".

All this time I thought he had 'em edited out of the script. Turns out they were shot already.

keating · « **Reply #394 on:** Dec 28, 2008 at 03:22 PM »

BILANGGO SA DILIM (Mike de Leon, 1986)

Can't help but to shout in raves and cheers after watching this videofilm last night. Marketed as a videomovie back in 1986 which opened the first Independent Film & Video Festival in Wave Cinema in Cubao, BILANGGO SA DILIM can qualify though as a mainstream art house flick with the talents of Joel Torre, Rio Locsin and Cherie Gil combined in an ensemble acting plus Rody Lacap and Ely Cruz as part of the production team, Pablo Biglang-Awa for the title sequence, editing and Jun Latonio for the haunting musical score. Based on a John Fowles novel, THE COLLECTOR.....a man locked in the world of obsession and paranoia refused to confront his past amidst the guilt of murdering his kidnap victim and kidnapping another one. Joel Torre shines in his characterization as Lito/Eddie..... beyond doubt is even much better than Anthony Perkins in PSYCHO, Jack Nicholson in THE SHINING. Cherie Gil's sensuality and bravura performance exudes throughout the film especially in the climactic chase scene where Mike de Leon cuts to a high-angle slow motion shot of the protagonists worthy enough to keep you at the edge-of-your-seat!

With only less than 15 films tucked in his filmography, no one never questions the man's technical competence. Since his films have always been polished and flawless in terms of technical craftmanship. The limitation of the video medium that he demonstrated in BILANGGO SA DILIM declares his return to art form after dabbling in the box-office hit komiks melodrama HINDI NAHAHATI ANG LANGIT, high artistry inspite of the limitation of the medium. If this videofilm will be released now, it might be the best among all the indies combined. And with such a small resources, you can always count on the genius of Mike de Leon.

RMN · « **Reply #395 on:** Mar 02, 2009 at 02:11 AM »

I found myself recently in the Dapitan shopping area and en route to Banawe for lunch, we drove by the hospital that was used in Kisapmata. Along D. Tuason if I recall.

R2 · « **Reply #396 on:** Mar 02, 2009 at 04:26 AM »

Anyone who can help me on how to get a copy (preferably on DVD) of De Leon's "Kisapmata" and "Itim"? Will be most grateful.

RMN · « **Reply #397 on:** Mar 02, 2009 at 03:41 PM »

Alas, they are not commercially available on DVD but some film enthusiasts should have copies...

RMN · « **Reply #398 on:** Mar 02, 2009 at 04:23 PM »

Quote from: telonistas on Apr 17, 2007 at 10:36 PM

Handog was edited at Solid Video(Sony Phils)at Kalaw cr. U.N. Ave. just across Hiraya Gallery. The schedule person had to bump off Fr. Tropa and Space2000 groupies to give way to Mike's editing.

Who is Fr. Tropa and who are the the Space2000 groupies?

wedge · « **Reply #399 on:** Mar 03, 2009 at 06:42 AM »

Quote from: RMN on Mar 02, 2009 at 02:11 AM

I found myself recently in Dapitan shopping area and en route to Banawe for lunch, we drove by the hospital that was used in Kisapmata. Along D. Tuason if I recall.

Sta. Teresita Hospital, if i'm not mistaken. And the small store across where Charo Santos hid became a Pan de Manila branch (that was 6 years ago when I used to pass by there on the way to work)---not sure if it still exists today.

keating · « **Reply #400 on:** Mar 03, 2009 at 08:02 PM »

Was the house in KISAPMATA the same house where the crime actually happened? I heard that it was based in a crime story.

RMN · « **Reply #401 on:** Mar 04, 2009 at 12:27 PM »

nope. Kisapamata is based on House on Zapote Street, from Quijano de Manila's Reportage on Crime.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #402 on:** Mar 04, 2009 at 01:40 PM »

I remember they had a tough time trying to find a similar house, Mike had a specific type in mind. Can't see the actual family involved allowing use of the actual crime scene...

RMN · « **Reply #403 on:** Mar 04, 2009 at 06:22 PM »

Trivia: do you guys know how they shot the dream sequence where Charo walks down a flight of stairs with water gushing down? (this btw, was taken out in the final edit because Mike found it "pretentious")

keating · « **Reply #404 on:** Mar 05, 2009 at 07:59 PM »

When you watch the film again, you'll find the house so dark and gloomy. It looks haunted for me.

I know KISAPMATA was ahead of Kubrick's THE SHINING, where there's a scene also in the hotel where a pool of blood was splattered on the screen.

RMN · « **Reply #405 on:** Mar 05, 2009 at 08:10 PM »

If you were present during the launch of the Manuel Conde book at the CCP last year, you would've felt the electricity in the air...

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #406 on:** Mar 07, 2009 at 11:44 AM »

Quote from: RMN on Mar 04, 2009 at 06:22 PM

Trivia: do you guys know how they shot the dream sequence where Charo walks down a flight of stairs with water gushing down? (this btw, was taken out in the final edit because Mike found it "pretentious")

How?

keating · « **Reply #407 on:** Mar 07, 2009 at 01:18 PM »

Quote from: RMN on Mar 05, 2009 at 08:10 PM

If you were present during the launch of the Manuel Conde book at the CCP last year, you would've felt the electricity in the air...

Is he on facebook? And more approachable now?

RMN · « **Reply #408 on:** Mar 07, 2009 at 02:35 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Mar 07, 2009 at 11:44 AM

How?

By pouring buckets upon buckets of water mano-mano!

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #409 on:** Mar 07, 2009 at 03:27 PM »

Quote from: keating on Mar 07, 2009 at 01:18 PM

Is he on facebook? And more approachable now?

Quote from: RMN on Mar 07, 2009 at 02:35 PM

By pouring buckets upon buckets of water mano-mano!

Haw!

RMN · « **Reply #410 on:** Mar 08, 2009 at 02:58 AM »

Is he on Facebook? Who knows. Is he on Pinoydvd? Well...

keating · « **Reply #411 on:** Mar 08, 2009 at 12:31 PM »

He logs on pinoydvd? or merely just a lurker?

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #412 on:** Mar 08, 2009 at 04:51 PM »

I think we talked about this before. Yes, he's a lurker. Keats,doesn't Peque lurk here too? And Michiko, once upon a time--don't know nowadays...

keating · « **Reply #413 on:** Mar 08, 2009 at 08:11 PM »

Yeah Peque's a lurker too, but I doubt if he will register and participate on the forum.

I've been urging him.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #414 on:** Mar 09, 2009 at 11:36 AM »

He's always welcome.

RMN · « **Reply #415 on:** Mar 09, 2009 at 11:55 AM »

With the amount of time Peque seems to be spending on Facebook and in front of the computer playing Civilization IV or Colonization...

keating · « **Reply #416 on:** Mar 09, 2009 at 12:03 PM »

I'll use my convincing power to let him register on the forum. And Peque's also wired on youtube, always ahead of me with those current tunes right now!

keating · « **Reply #417 on:** Mar 10, 2009 at 07:11 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Mar 08, 2009 at 04:51 PM

I think we talked about this before. Yes, he's a lurker. Keats,doesn't Peque lurk here too? And Michiko, once upon a time--don't know nowadays...

Come to think of it Noel, RMN......a trilogy megged by Mario O'Hara, Mike de Leon and Peque Gallaga would be a nice treat for the three of us.

indie boi · « **Reply #418 on:** Mar 10, 2009 at 07:27 PM »

Quote from: keating on Mar 08, 2009 at 08:11 PM

Yeah Peque's a lurker too, but I doubt if he will register and participate on the forum.

I've been urging him.

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Mar 09, 2009 at 11:36 AM

He's always welcome.

God knows we need more intellectuals around here. I'm sick and tired of numbers porn and how a movie's only great if it sounds good on a frigging home theater.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #419 on:** Mar 11, 2009 at 08:56 AM »

I've never seen a consistently great ominbus, though I"m happy for the one or two segments worth seeing in em.

If I'm an intellectual, to quote Imelda "God Help the Philippines!"