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keating · « **Reply #1950 on:** May 31, 2008 at 11:23 AM »

SANTIAGO (Lino Brocka, 1970)

Before Peque Gallaga's ORO PLATA MATA and Mario O'Hara's TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS, there was SANTIAGO produced by Lea Prods, the company that gave Brocka his first debut film via WANTED: PERFECT MOTHER. Although a video copy only exists now, still a worth look that deals with horror and sufferings of the Filipinos during the 2nd World War. Big in scope, opening scene is close to a real stunner, Brocka has assembled some of the finest actors including the late Fernando Poe, Jr. The long-tracking shots on the last few scenes denotes this as the most-visually appealing on all the filmography of the late master filmmaker. The flashback sequences particularly on the husband and wife team of Caridad Sanchez and Mario O'Hara is probably the most sympathetic of all the characters I've seen on all his films including that powerful topless shot of Sanchez that resonates with empathy and too much sufferings. SANTIAGO might not be on the lists of all his masterpiece but worth to revisit because he was not in total control of the finished product but under the control of a home studio. But given a large budget and big cast, Brocka can always deliver the goods.

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1951 on:** Jun 06, 2008 at 12:54 PM »

Caregiver (Chito Rono, 2008)

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1952 on:** Jun 09, 2008 at 11:32 AM »

Raya Martin in Director's Fortnight; Brillante Mendoza in Cannes' Main Competition

Santiago (Lino Brocka, 1970)

Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (Does Your Heart Beat Faster? Mike de Leon, 1980)

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (Andrew Adamson, 2008)

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Steven Spielberg, 2008)

Indiana Jones movies

Perfect Creature (Glenn Standring, 2006)

Deception (Marcel Langenegger, 2008)

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1953 on:** Jun 16, 2008 at 03:13 PM »

Years When I was a Child Outside (John Torres, 2008)

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1954 on:** Jun 17, 2008 at 11:35 AM »

John Torres' latest film

Quiz on Philippine cinema

Summer movies (Iron Man, Kung Fu Panda, Paranoid Park)

rse · « **Reply #1955 on:** Jun 18, 2008 at 12:14 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Jun 17, 2008 at 11:35 AM

John Torres' latest film

Quiz on Philippine cinema

Summer movies (Iron Man, Kung Fu Panda, Paranoid Park)

Nice article on Quiz on Phil. Cinema...
Agree with Paranoid Park. I own the DVD..Liked it a lot! Havent seen Iron Man and KungFu Panda yet... :-)

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1956 on:** Jun 18, 2008 at 07:39 AM »

It's not like you're missing half your life. Take your time. Wait for bargain rentals.

RMN · « **Reply #1957 on:** Jun 20, 2008 at 01:26 PM »

Saw this Boyet-Vilma starrer with Anthony Costello, Subas Herrero, and--was that him?--Christian Espiritu among others. Anyone the title and the director?

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1958 on:** Jun 24, 2008 at 10:22 PM »

Urduja (Reggie Entienza, 2008)

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1959 on:** Jun 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM »

Serbis (Service, Brillante Mendoza, 2008)

keating · « **Reply #1960 on:** Jul 04, 2008 at 08:51 AM »

Paris Cinema Film Festival line-up of Filipino Films:

• Balikbayan Box, Ramon Mez de Guzman
• The Bet Collector (Kubrador), Jeffrey Jeturian
• Blackout, Ato Bautista
• Boatman, Tikoy Aguiluz
• Bridal Shower, Jeffrey Jeturian
• Caregiver, Chito S Roño
• The Criminal of Barrio Conception (Serafin Geronimo, Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion), Lav Diaz
• Dekada '70, Chito S. Roño
• Gagamboy, Erik Matti
• Himala (The Miracle), Ishmael Bernal
• Midnight Passion (Init sa magdamag), Laurice Guillen
• Pelikula (A Documentary On Philippine Cinema: 1897-1960), Agustin Sotto
• Ploning, Dante Nico Garcia
• A Short Film About Indio Nacional (Maicling pelicula nañg ysañg Indio Nacional), Raya Martin
• Three Days of Darkness (Tatlong araw ng kadiliman]), Khavn De La Cruz
• Todo todo teros, John Torres
• Tuli, Auraeus Solito
• Will Your Heart Beat Faster? (Kakabakaba Ka Ba?), Mike de Leon
• Woman of Breakwater (Babae sa Breakwater), Mario O'Hara
• The Woven Stories of the Other (Huling Balyan ng Buhi), Sherad Anthony Sanchez
• You Are Weighed But Are Found Wanting (Tinimbang Ka Nguni’t Kulang), Lino Brocka

Batad (Batad, sa paang palay), Benji Garcia
• Big Time, Mario Cornejo
• Donsol, Adolfo Alix Jr
• Endo, Jade Francis Castro
• L'Éveil de Maximo Oliveros (Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros), Auraeus Solito
• Kadin (The Goat), Adolfo Alix Jr
• Pepot Artista, Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr
• Pisay (Philippine Science), Auraeus Solito
• Tribu, Jim Libiran
• Programme courts métrages Cinemalayà (Cinemalaya Short Films Program)

Tribute to Joey Gosiengfiao

• Bomba Star, Joey Gosiengfiao
• Katorse, Joey Gosiengfiao
• Temptation Island, Joey Gosiengfiao
• Under-Age, Joey Gosiengfiao

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1961 on:** Jul 08, 2008 at 12:37 AM »

Tirador (Slingshot, Brillante Mendoza, 2007)

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1962 on:** Jul 08, 2008 at 03:39 PM »

On today's Philippine Star, Butch Francisco in his column listed 'THE MOST MALIGNED LOCAL MOVIES'. Movies mentioned were: VILMA AND THE BEEP BEEP MINICA, TUKLAW, WANAKOSEY, ALAGA, KOKAK, HUWAG MONG BUHAYIN ANG BANGKAY, NIGHTS OF SERAFINA, PINAY PIE, TEMPTATION ISLAND and THE PUNKS. And I thought ANAK NG DEMONYO would topple HUWAG MONG BUHAYIN ANG BANGKAY. Joel Torre undeniably told in an interview once that he despised making ANAK NG DEMONYO.

Photos courtesy of PhilippineCinemaVault

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1963 on:** Jul 13, 2008 at 02:43 AM »

Pete Lacaba's Lifetime Achievement Award

Hellboy 2: The Golden Army

Hancock, Wall.E

The Girl Who Leapt Through Walls

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (Fassbinder)

Martha (Fassbinder)

Incredible Hulk (Leterrier)

Forty Filipino films in Paris

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1964 on:** Jul 15, 2008 at 04:05 PM »

Adela (Adolfo Alix, Jr., 2008)

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1965 on:** Jul 17, 2008 at 06:34 PM »

Ranchero (Michael Christian Cardoz, 2008)

RMN · « **Reply #1966 on:** Jul 18, 2008 at 12:56 PM »

Launching of the "tell-all" Dolphy book authored by Bibeth Orteza on July 23, 6pm, NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio.

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1967 on:** Jul 18, 2008 at 06:46 PM »

Jay (Francis Xavier Pasion, 2008)

demented_ · « **Reply #1968 on:** Jul 19, 2008 at 05:43 PM »

Segurista (Tikoy Aguiluz, 1995)

Maynila: Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (Lino Brocka, 1975)

demented_ · « **Reply #1969 on:** Jul 22, 2008 at 11:52 AM »

Keka (Quark Henares, 2003)

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1970 on:** Jul 22, 2008 at 11:29 PM »

Huling Pasada (Final Stop, Paul Sta. Ana & Alvin Yapan, 2008)

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1971 on:** Jul 24, 2008 at 03:01 PM »

Namets! (Yummy!, Jay Abello, 2008)

Jncruz2000 · « **Reply #1972 on:** Jul 25, 2008 at 07:31 AM »

Rottentomatoes has an article about Dolphy's movie: James Batman

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/further_reading_by_kim_newman/news/1743648/further_reading_dark_knight_is_unforgettable_but_who_remembers_james_batman

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1973 on:** Jul 25, 2008 at 09:52 PM »

Quote from: Jncruz2000 on Jul 25, 2008 at 07:31 AM

Rottentomatoes has an article about Dolphy's movie: James Batman

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/further_reading_by_kim_newman/news/1743648/further_reading_dark_knight_is_unforgettable_but_who_remembers_james_batman

I had fun reading Newman's commentary on JAMES BATMAN. Thanks for the link Jncruz2000.

sosy_high · « **Reply #1974 on:** Jul 26, 2008 at 04:21 PM »

Adela (8.5/10)

-If Anita Linda doesn't win all the Best Actress trophies next year, THOSE LOCAL AWARD GIVING BODIES SHOULD STOP GIVING AWARDS.

nuff said.

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1975 on:** Jul 27, 2008 at 12:25 PM »

100 (Chris Martinez, 2008)

sosy_high · « **Reply #1976 on:** Jul 27, 2008 at 05:31 PM »

Kuya Oggs, how was Mylene Dizon's performance in that movie? Is she better than Anita Linda?

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I'm glad that Eugene Domingo is getting some recognition. She was superb in Pisay

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1977 on:** Jul 27, 2008 at 06:27 PM »

Quote from: sosy_high on Jul 27, 2008 at 05:31 PM

Kuya Oggs, how was Mylene Dizon's performance in that movie? Is she better than Anita Linda?

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I'm glad that Eugene Domingo is getting some recognition. She was superb in Pisay

Mylene Dizon is good and she photographs well, but Linda is definitely the better actress. Eugine Domingo is great, but I thought Tessie Tomas gave the better supporting performance.

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #1978 on:** Jul 30, 2008 at 11:17 AM »

Brutus (Tara Illenberger, 2008)

demented_ · « **Reply #1979 on:** Aug 01, 2008 at 07:29 PM »

Bayaning Third World (Mike de Leon, 2000)