Author Topic: Filipino films (Read 500832 times)

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #240 on:** Apr 02, 2003 at 11:39 PM »

The Charo Santos movie is "Hindo Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan," directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes.

The Lino Brocka rape movie (but almost half his films are rape movies, it seems) I know, I just can't remember the title...it was really bad, I thought (Brocka's done his share of duds; O'Hara too). Shows on Cinema 1 sometimes.

keating · « **Reply #241 on:** Apr 03, 2003 at 06:20 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Apr 02, 2003 at 11:39 PM

The Charo Santos movie is "Hindo Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan," directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes.

The Lino Brocka rape movie (but almost half his films are rape movies, it seems) I know, I just can't remember the title...it was really bad, I thought (Brocka's done his share of duds; O'Hara too). Shows on Cinema 1 sometimes.

Finally remember the title...thanks Noel!

Is it possible to find this movie on video or in Cinema One?

Can you provide some tidbits on that movie? Was it a dud or forgettable?

I think this was produced by the sister of Joey Marquez via VH Films back in 1984.

Susan kelly · « **Reply #242 on:** Apr 03, 2003 at 03:00 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Apr 01, 2003 at 09:53 PM

Hm. Nope, doesn't ring a bell, sorry. And I'm confused:

Charo Santos is a victim of what? Rape? Albert Martinez is the rapist? And Albert's kids are Gina Alajar and William Martinez? Maybe the film goes back and forth in time?

I suppose I could ask around. Sounds like a Danny Zialcita film...

I think its one of those Via Hoffman films or Seiko films " Hindi mo ako kayang tapakan" Charo's line to Albert was something like this, " Hindi ito limos utang ito at babayaran kita, habang ako naman ang nakatayo at ikaw ang tinatapaktapakan ko"

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #243 on:** Apr 03, 2003 at 05:44 PM »

Haven't seen Charo's movie. The Lino though, the rape scene is painful--painfully overdone, if you know what I mean. Everyone overacting. Not a pretty sight.

RMN · « **Reply #244 on:** Apr 03, 2003 at 10:19 PM »

Well, with Christopher de Leon there...

kakabanas · « **Reply #245 on:** Apr 03, 2003 at 10:22 PM »

Quote from: RMN on Apr 03, 2003 at 10:19 PM

Well, with Christopher de Leon there...

I don't know what happened to him. He was so good in the 70s ... but when the 80s came, he just started over acting. Ditto with Philip Salvador.

RMN · « **Reply #246 on:** Apr 03, 2003 at 11:33 PM »

Yes. I think he was good in his earlier films like Tinimbang and Ganito Kami Noon, Paano kayo ngayon.
What about that famous scene in Relayson where he has a severe anurism (?) attack...

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #247 on:** Apr 03, 2003 at 11:42 PM »

Christopher de Leon I wasn't too crazy about in Tinimbang; I prefer him in Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (tho that was first and foremost Nora's movie), and yes, he was good in Relasyon. He's okay in Dekada '70 and I thought he was very very good in Bulaklak ng Maynila...

When Brocka died, Philip was lost; he's totally Brocka's creature.

Mario O'Hara had a script he wanted to do with Philip. I think it's a terrific role, about a gay impersonator who has to hide out for killing a policeman's son. Title is "Garbo" (the character is very handsome, very ma-"garbo")

RMN · « **Reply #248 on:** Apr 04, 2003 at 11:23 AM »

SPOILER

Lolita Rodriguez was good, I think, in Tinimbang.

What I don't understand is why Mario O'Hara's Character had to died as well.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #249 on:** Apr 05, 2003 at 03:07 AM »

SPOILERS (RMN, you should put a warning on your post too...)

Quote from: RMN on Apr 04, 2003 at 11:23 AM

Lolita Rodriguez was good in Tinimbang.
What I don't understand is why Mario O'Hara's Character had to died as well.

Well, O'Hara and Rodriguez were outcasts; the only other direction they can go is death. Brocka's saying they're too good for this world, or too good for this world to tolerate their continued existence. It's his ultimate judgement on the town he was born in (yes, he went specifically to that town to film Tinimbang as a form of vengeance--"Look you SOBs, I come back here a famous director!").

That said, he could have been subtler about it...all that slapstick involving the poor doctor...Brocka's always had trouble ending his films...

RMN · « **Reply #250 on:** Apr 05, 2003 at 02:46 PM »

The Lino Brocka rape movie is Kislap sa dilim

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #251 on:** Apr 05, 2003 at 03:13 PM »

Quote from: RMN on Apr 05, 2003 at 02:46 PM

The Lino Brocka rape movie is Kislap sa dilim

Thanks. I think

indie boi · « **Reply #252 on:** Apr 05, 2003 at 04:01 PM »

I was browsing through my copy of Guide when I saw that Cinema One will be showing Alkitrang Dugo -- our local re-interpretation of The Lord of The Flies.

I saw this movie on TV when I was eight years old and can't remember if it was a good movie. Can anyone share their views on this movie? And who directed it?

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #253 on:** Apr 05, 2003 at 04:05 PM »

It's Lupita Kashiwahara. Not too crazy about her other movies.

The opening sequence has a plane crash. Charming, in a low budget way.

indie boi · « **Reply #254 on:** Apr 05, 2003 at 05:01 PM »

Actually the only two facts i remember about the movie is the plane crash and the fact that it had eddie boy villamayor and roderick paulate, hehe.

I'll try to check this movie out again. Hopefully I'll remember to watch it. Thanks for the info Noel.

kakabanas · « **Reply #255 on:** Apr 11, 2003 at 03:23 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Apr 03, 2003 at 11:42 PM

Mario O'Hara had a script he wanted to do with Philip. I think it's a terrific role, about a gay impersonator who has to hide out for killing a policeman's son. Title is "Garbo" (the character is very handsome, very ma-"garbo")

I would think this movie is supposed to be an action-drama ... but in the hands of the wrong director, I'm pretty sure it will turn into a drag-comedy filled with gay stereotypes (screaming fags and hags, cross-dressers with arms bigger than Ahnold, stronger manly facial features than Vin Diesel wearing make-ups) .

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #256 on:** Apr 12, 2003 at 02:18 AM »

Oh, it's a rollercoaster ride of a story...would really stretch Philip's abilities to their limit.

I'm pretty sure O'Hara would insist on directing it. No screaming gay sterotypes for him...

kakabanas · « **Reply #257 on:** Apr 12, 2003 at 03:25 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Apr 12, 2003 at 02:18 AM

I'm pretty sure O'Hara would insist on directing it. No screaming gay sterotypes for him...

Right. The producers would probably insist on Bong Revilla, Robin Padilla or Cesar Montano. Then, it would be all awkward and clumsy. They'd rather get Roderick Paulate

acyl_halide · « **Reply #258 on:** Apr 12, 2003 at 09:32 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Apr 02, 2003 at 11:39 PM

The Lino Brocka rape movie (but almost half his films are rape movies, it seems) I know, I just can't remember the title...it was really bad, I thought (Brocka's done his share of duds; O'Hara too). Shows on Cinema 1 sometimes.

Aside from Kislap sa Dilim, he also made this movie about a serial rapist: Biktima with Sharon Cuneta, Gina Alajar. Another Sharon Cuneta-starrer by Brocka: Babangon ako't dudurugin kita used intermittently rape as a plot device...

Its interesting to note that most of Brocka's films contains rape including Insiang and Maynila Sa Kuko ng Liwanag....

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #259 on:** Apr 12, 2003 at 11:54 PM »

It's interesting to note that Brocka's films with Viva aren't very interesting...

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #260 on:** Apr 12, 2003 at 11:56 PM »

It's interesting to note that Brocka's films with Viva aren't very interesting...

RMN · « **Reply #261 on:** Apr 13, 2003 at 12:50 AM »

Wasn't Viva known for ostentatious production design (mansions, flash cars, yachts etc.) and stories about the super rich and super poor?

kakabanas · « **Reply #262 on:** Apr 15, 2003 at 03:53 AM »

Quote from: RMN on Apr 13, 2003 at 12:50 AM

Wasn't Viva known for ostentatious production design (mansions, flash cars, yachts etc.) and stories about the super rich and super poor?

I think back in the 80s, VIVA movies were described as "glossy" ... a reference to the graphics of their movie titles as to the cinematography bursting in colors and sparks. I have to admit it was fun watching those trailers ... and I think they succeeded in attracting viewers to the theaters because of that.

pinoymovies · « **Reply #263 on:** Apr 15, 2003 at 09:23 PM »

I was searching eBay for any Nora items and this Turkish poster for a Filipino movie starring Dan Alvaro came up. It says its probably Nora's Condemned movie directed by Mario O'Hara.

Wow, we are now marketing our pinoy movies in Turkey?

Here's the url for the poster, check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3321083970&category=2322

kakabanas · « **Reply #264 on:** Apr 15, 2003 at 09:27 PM »

Quote from: pinoymovies on Apr 15, 2003 at 09:23 PM

I was searching eBay for any Nora items and this Turkish poster for a Filipino movie starring Dan Alvaro came up. It says its probably Nora's Condemned movie directed by Mario O'Hara.

Wow, we are now marketing our pinoy movies in Turkey?

Here's the url for the poster, check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3321083970&category=2322

A Nora movie without her face in the poster ? I doubt it. It looked more like Bagong Hari to me.

RMN · « **Reply #265 on:** Apr 16, 2003 at 11:41 PM »

"Alapaap" by Tata Esteban??

RMN · « **Reply #266 on:** Apr 17, 2003 at 08:10 PM »

Showing on ABS-CBN tommorow, Good Friday: Himala and Insiang.
On Black Saturday: 'Di Nahahati ang langit.

indie boi · « **Reply #267 on:** Apr 17, 2003 at 09:35 PM »

Quote from: RMN on Apr 17, 2003 at 08:10 PM

Showing on ABS-CBN tommorow, Good Friday: Himala and Insiang.
On Black Saturday: 'Di Nahahati ang langit.

Cool. I still haven't seen Insiang. I'll definitely watch it.

commentary · « **Reply #268 on:** Apr 17, 2003 at 10:12 PM »

what time is each film?

keating · « **Reply #269 on:** Apr 17, 2003 at 10:18 PM »

Quote from: commentary on Apr 17, 2003 at 10:12 PM

what time is each film?

Himala is 4 pm, Insiang 8:30 if I'm not mistaken.