Author Topic: Filipino films (Read 500854 times)

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1620 on:** Aug 09, 2007 at 01:05 AM »

...was supposed to be part of Cinemanila program but got shelved. But yeah, it will be quite redundant especially after the recent Cinemalaya screenings.

Philippine Cinema on the Verge of Redemption

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1621 on:** Aug 14, 2007 at 03:55 PM »

Voices, Tilted Screens and Extended Scenes of Loneliness: Filipinos in High Definition (John Torres, 2007)

rse · « **Reply #1622 on:** Aug 15, 2007 at 05:54 PM »

I've seen a trailer of Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara's Alkitrang Dugo in abs-cbn's movie channel:
http://abscbn.wmod.llnwd.net/a583/o1/trailers/alkitrangdugo-trailer.wmv

This looks like Lord of the Flies to me. Has anyone seen this? Is it any good?

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1623 on:** Aug 15, 2007 at 07:13 PM »

personally, i think Alkitrang Dugo is way better than Lord Of The Flies... Roderick Paulate was truly menacing (one of those rare performances) and the rest of the cast was outstanding as well... it's worth watching.

ralfy · « **Reply #1624 on:** Aug 16, 2007 at 01:43 AM »

This is a great thread! Thanks for mentioning "Alkitrang" and the other titles. I can't watch the trailer, though. I wonder if they will ever sell these on DVD.

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1625 on:** Aug 18, 2007 at 10:30 PM »

I remember Ch. 2 shown Alkitrang Dugo on afternoon waaaay back. Too bad, the print is very dark even with daylight scenes that I forego watching it.

sosy_high · « **Reply #1626 on:** Aug 19, 2007 at 11:14 AM »

Does anyone here have a copy of Somewhere over the Rainbow with Nora Aunor and Walter Navarro? I kinda remember this movie...kasi alam ko may Beta Max copy kami nito...hindi ko lang alam

keating · « **Reply #1627 on:** Aug 19, 2007 at 11:19 AM »

GABI NG LAGIM NGAYON (Cirio Santiago/Cesar Gallardo, 1980)

The recent visit of renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino at Cinemanila dig my interests on the films of Cirio Santiago. I only know him as one of the brains behind Premiere Productions and I'm not really sure also if he helmed one of the best horror flick that came out in the 70's, the Perla Bautista starrer PAGSAPIT NG DILIM wherein she wreaks havoc in a barrio as the manananggal.

GABI NG LAGIM NGAYON based on a radio serial brought me goosebumps during the 80's opens to a scene where breathtaking winds blast the windows and furnitures inside the room of the late Charito Solis. Solis is one great actress whether screaming and emoting which comes to my mind also her outing in the PRIDYEDER episode of the ist SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL. The mansion where she lives adds a horrifying atmosphere guided by the excellent production design by Fiel Zabat. We are introduced to her son played by Mark Gil and his wife Chanda Romero. A series of strange things occur in the house and Solis is being haunted by her traumatic past. The movie succeeds as a creepy ghost story, Santiago carved some shock value with the help of Gallardo in infusing some of the supernatural elements in the movie without going to omnibus, twin biller or a trilogy. There's the kulam and barang in a barrio, the unforgettable espiritista who doesn't get old played by Rosemarie Gil and daughter Cherie Gil and bombshell Rio Locsin wreaks havoc as a ghost before the finale of the movie. The ending is a blast in supernatural elements. Watch it at night with lights off and prepared for a scream.

GABI NG LAGIM NGAYON can be seen on the archive of Cinema One.

keating · « **Reply #1628 on:** Aug 22, 2007 at 06:50 PM »

KONTROBERSYAL (Lino Brocka, 1980)

A peek into the world of the showbiz industry which zeroes on the aspiring bold actress played by Gina Alajar. Charo Santos excels as the manipulative, scheming star builder, producer and director. Brocka protege Philip Salvador completes the love triangle. All the hallmark of a Brocka film are here, the intense confrontation scenes, extreme close-ups during the dramatic scenes. I was surprised that this film has nudities thrown in. Bold, daring, let's you see again the hypocrisy of what's happening behind the celluloid and camera.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1629 on:** Aug 22, 2007 at 07:09 PM »

Quote from: keating on Aug 19, 2007 at 11:19 AM

GABI NG LAGIM NGAYON (Cirio Santiago/Cesar Gallardo, 1980)

The recent visit of renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino at Cinemanila dig my interests on the films of Cirio Santiago. I only know him as one of the brains behind Premiere Productions and I'm not really sure also if he helmed one of the best horror flick that came out in the 70's, the Perla Bautista starrer PAGSAPIT NG DILIM wherein she wreaks havoc in a barrio as the manananggal.

GABI NG LAGIM NGAYON based on a radio serial brought me goosebumps during the 80's opens to a scene where breathtaking winds blast the windows and furnitures inside the room of the late Charito Solis. Solis is one great actress whether screaming and emoting which comes to my mind also her outing in the PRIDYEDER episode of the ist SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL. The mansion where she lives adds a horrifying atmosphere guided by the excellent production design by Fiel Zabat. We are introduced to her son played by Mark Gil and his wife Chanda Romero. A series of strange things occur in the house and Solis is being haunted by her traumatic past. The movie succeeds as a creepy ghost story, Santiago carved some shock value with the help of Gallardo in infusing some of the supernatural elements in the movie without going to omnibus, twin biller or a trilogy. There's the kulam and barang in a barrio, the unforgettable espiritista who doesn't get old played by Rosemarie Gil and daughter Cherie Gil and bombshell Rio Locsin wreaks havoc as a ghost before the finale of the movie. The ending is a blast in supernatural elements. Watch it at night with lights off and prepared for a scream.

GABI NG LAGIM NGAYON can be seen on the archive of Cinema One.

they haven't shown this movie on cinema one global. i wonder why?

keating · « **Reply #1630 on:** Aug 22, 2007 at 07:13 PM »

Its not twin biller, one movie lang. I wonder also why Quentin didn't include this on Cirio's retrospective at Cinemanila.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1631 on:** Aug 22, 2007 at 07:18 PM »

i heard that he loved the B movies Cirio made and co-produced here in the US

keating · « **Reply #1632 on:** Aug 22, 2007 at 07:20 PM »

Yup he loved it plus the horror flicks by Gerry de Leon. Did Cirio helmed PAGSAPIT NG DILIM?

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1633 on:** Aug 22, 2007 at 07:27 PM »

i don't think he directed Pagsapit... if it was produced by Tagalog Ilang-Ilang he probably didn't...

keating · « **Reply #1634 on:** Aug 22, 2007 at 07:30 PM »

Nah, PAGSAPIT NG DILIM was produced by Premiere Prods.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1635 on:** Aug 22, 2007 at 07:50 PM »

if it's Premiere then he probably did...

keating · « **Reply #1636 on:** Aug 22, 2007 at 07:51 PM »

Ok thanks. I'll check wikipedia and imdb.

keating · « **Reply #1637 on:** Aug 25, 2007 at 12:05 PM »

Lav Diaz shooting KAGADANAN SA BANWAAN NING MGA ENGAKANTO at the house of the late Joey Gosiengfiao. Photo courtesy of Raya Martin.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1638 on:** Aug 25, 2007 at 04:03 PM »

I know one guy--I think he's a Young Critic's Circle--who thinks Kontrobersyal is Lino's best. I'd like to see it again, myself. I don't remember Gina Alajar taking her clothes off (I'd remember that).

keating · « **Reply #1639 on:** Aug 25, 2007 at 05:33 PM »

There's butt exposures of Charo and Gina I don't know if they are double. Lots of sizzling scenes especially the sex video within the movie of Gina and Dennis Roldan. The movie hit again the right spot, the hypocrisy of the people working inside the industry.

Any idea where did Lino based the three characters? Charo as the manipulative producer, Philip the lover and of course there are lots of Gina Alajar character working in the industry now, waiting to be exploited again.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1640 on:** Aug 25, 2007 at 07:18 PM »

i still think Charo Santos delivered her finest performance ever in this film.

keating · « **Reply #1641 on:** Aug 25, 2007 at 07:22 PM »

Yup Charo was brilliant in this film! Was it double those skin exposures?

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1642 on:** Aug 25, 2007 at 07:27 PM »

i think so...

keating · « **Reply #1643 on:** Aug 25, 2007 at 07:50 PM »

Any idea to whom did Lino based the three characters?

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1644 on:** Aug 25, 2007 at 08:23 PM »

not really... maybe Noel would know

Elle Nino · « **Reply #1645 on:** Aug 26, 2007 at 11:57 AM »

Quote from: Jojo Devera on Aug 25, 2007 at 07:18 PM

i still think Charo Santos delivered her finest performance ever in this film.

Jojo, I agree with you. Charo was indeed very good in this movie. I saw this in a second-run theatre in our province because of curiosity. Isagani Cruz (of Manunuri) and Charo had a rift (daw) according sa isang magazine. Her performance was snubbed by The Manunuri and of course, in Isagani's review. Philip was quoted (daw) saying that the movie was close to a porno. I was not sure if these were created to make people watch it. Well, they worked for me. I do remember Gina taking her clothes off pero nakatlikod and it was quick.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1646 on:** Aug 26, 2007 at 01:42 PM »

I don't know. Is Charo playing herself?

Joking. I'll try ask around.

Elle Nino · « **Reply #1647 on:** Aug 26, 2007 at 02:35 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Aug 26, 2007 at 01:42 PM

I don't know. Is Charo playing herself?

Joking. I'll try ask around.

That is really funny. I remember her image was mahinhin and kimi, malaking kaibahan sa kanyang papel sa pelikula at sa 'totoong buhay'.

Mr. Vera, I like your 100 Greatest Filipino Films list. Wrong thread pero I just want to mention that.

keating · « **Reply #1648 on:** Aug 26, 2007 at 06:27 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Aug 26, 2007 at 01:42 PM

I don't know. Is Charo playing herself?

Joking. I'll try ask around.

Noel, that was indeed really funny, hehehe.

Gina's most daring role is in Brocka's KONTROBERSYAL, SALOME is pure kindergarten stuff when it comes to nudity if that was her and not double. But there's Gina again in Elwood Perez' DIBORSYADA.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1649 on:** Aug 27, 2007 at 11:30 AM »

Thanks. I know exactly one Charo tsimis. Well, two, but that's it I think--three if you're really not in the loop. Then my life could be in danger.

Thanks, Jojo. Would appreciate you dropping that comment in the blog. Like an autograph, naks.

Charo's an excellent villainess. Remember Gumapang Ka sa Lusak?