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Title: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 26, 2013 at 01:13 PM
Anyone catching any films this year? Or is everyone staying home to watch DVD's/Blu-rays?
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Dec 26, 2013 at 01:42 PM
Oscar screener time.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: jas on Dec 26, 2013 at 01:57 PM
My 12 year old son has to watch 1 MMFF movie as a school requirement. So I guess it's either Pedro Calungsod or My Little Bossings.  :-\   
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 26, 2013 at 09:40 PM
Boy Golden: The Arturo Porcuna Story (Chito S. Roño) ***1/2 - Very loosely based on the true to life story of an infamous Filipino criminal from the early '60s, this film was described by a critic as being like Johnnie To film --- and he is right. I don't particularly like the lead actor of this film, Jeorge ER Estregan, who always strikes me as an arrogant prick who thinks he's more talented than he is. I didn't mind him in this film because there are sooooooo many fun elements: The colorful cinematography, the surprising twists and turns, the fight scenes that are on the level of the best Southeast Asian (Thai, Hong Kong, etc.) martial arts action movies, a genuine sense of humor, outrageous violence and it's ridiculous and silly in the best possible way. I've always thought why can't we produce a fun action flick/crime drama on the level of, say, The Raid or Ong Bak or Kung Fu Hustle. Well, I can now say we do! Seriously. I'm surprised. Who knew Chito Roño (who is best known for dramas) had this in him? I like this better than On The Job.

This is one movie that is well worth seeing if you hateMMFF-type films. This is the one film I hope they would include more of.

As for the rest of the entries: I *might* check out 10,000 Hours if only to see what Joyce Bernal can do with action. I like Marlon Rivera but I'm immuned to the so-called charms of Ryzza Mae and I loathe Kris Aquino and her pimping of her son Bimby to the public so no to My Little Bossings. Pedro Calungsod? Haha. I go to church once a week. That's more than enough. You'd have to kill me before I see Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy. The rest don't interest me enough to even write about them. But we'll see.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: halvert on Dec 27, 2013 at 01:00 AM
^thanks for the review. I want to see kimmy dora but after i saw part 2 i was so disappointed.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: dpogs on Dec 27, 2013 at 01:10 AM
nangunguna "raw" ang 'My Little Bossings'... lakas talaga mag market ni Kris....
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 27, 2013 at 03:07 AM
nangunguna "raw" ang 'My Little Bossings'... lakas talaga mag market ni Kris....

Kaya hindi umuunlad ang Pilipinas, eh.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: jayz28 on Dec 27, 2013 at 09:02 AM
Will try 10,000 hours 8)
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: jas on Dec 27, 2013 at 07:16 PM
My 12 year old son has to watch 1 MMFF movie as a school requirement. So I guess it's either Pedro Calungsod or My Little Bossings.  :-\   

My son ended up watching Pagpag with my wife. Had work today, so had a good excuse not to go. >:D
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: dpogs on Dec 28, 2013 at 01:04 AM
hinakot ng 10,000 hours ang awards... hmmm... mukhang "medyo" maganda ang distribution ng mga panel ngayon taong ito...

"medyo" maganda lang.... kasi bakit kaya walang nakuhang award ang Boy Golden...
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 28, 2013 at 01:16 AM
It won Best Float. I think Boy Golden should have AT LEAST gotten Best Supporting Actress for Gloria Sevilla.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: deweyfinn on Dec 28, 2013 at 08:19 AM
Boy Golden: The Arturo Porcuna Story (Chito S. Roño) ***1/2 - Very loosely based on the true to life story of an infamous Filipino criminal from the early '60s, this film was described by a critic as being like Johnnie To film --- and he is right. I don't particularly like the lead actor of this film, Jeorge ER Estregan, who always strikes me as an arrogant prick who thinks he's more talented than he is. I didn't mind him in this film because there are sooooooo many fun elements: The colorful cinematography, the surprising twists and turns, the fight scenes that are on the level of the best Southeast Asian (Thai, Hong Kong, etc.) martial arts action movies, a genuine sense of humor, outrageous violence and it's ridiculous and silly in the best possible way. I've always thought why can't we produce a fun action flick/crime drama on the level of, say, The Raid or Ong Bak or Kung Fu Hustle. Well, I can now say we do! Seriously. I'm surprised. Who knew Chito Roño (who is best known for dramas) had this in him? I like this better than On The Job.

This is one movie that is well worth seeing if you hateMMFF-type films. This is the one film I hope they would include more of.

As for the rest of the entries: I *might* check out 10,000 Hours if only to see what Joyce Bernal can do with action. I like Marlon Rivera but I'm immuned to the so-called charms of Ryzza Mae and I loathe Kris Aquino and her pimping of her son Bimby to the public so no to My Little Bossings. Pedro Calungsod? Haha. I go to church once a week. That's more than enough. You'd have to kill me before I see Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy. The rest don't interest me enough to even write about them. But we'll see.

Made up my mind.  Might go see Boy Golden and 10,000 Hours just to "fulfill my patriotic duty"

@jas: Pretty okay choice there.  Don't let your kid see "My Little Bossings" unless you want a yellow zombie under your roof
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: coastal on Dec 28, 2013 at 08:29 AM
Halos pare-pareho lang ang mga entries every year nawawala lang si Bong Revilla at Shake, Rattle and Roll this year.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: comet on Dec 28, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Anyone seen 10000 hours? Nacurious tuloy ako because of the awards it received :)
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: halvert on Dec 28, 2013 at 05:14 PM
Ingat lang sa awards... Baka ang judges na naman tulad dati, ordinary citizens na kinuha kaya naging people's choice awards. 2nd best picture e girl, boy, bakla , tomboy. 3rd best is my little bossing.  :P
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: dpogs on Dec 28, 2013 at 07:37 PM
malaki ata weight ng total sales...
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 29, 2013 at 12:10 AM
10,000 Hours (Joyce Bernal) *** - This is a thinly-veiled, fictionalized version of a true story involving a cop turned Philippine senator being unfairly prosecuted for murder. This film where the names were changed whitewashes his character a bit and obviously upped the action-thriller ante. Is it any good? Yes, it's a solid, fairly decent, well-made thriller. Director Joyce Bernal, previously known for doing broad, light comedies, acquits herself well as an action director. It didn't blow me away (totally not Best Picture material) but it was fun. 
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: ricracer on Dec 29, 2013 at 07:56 AM
I just watched My Little Bossings in Eastwood Cinema with my family.  I was expecting to be bored all throughout since my kids just forced us to watch.  I ended up laughing my lungs off majority of the time and my kids laughed much harder.  It was a joy to see them so happy.  It was really a great family bonding moment and the entire moviehouse was really roaring with laughter which was surprising since it was an upscale audience.  Interestingly, I really appreciated the movie and I think it was well worth the money spent.

Some unsolicited advice to those who will watch MMFF....leave your film critic hat behind and just sit back, relax and enjoy with your family and friends.   This is why the MMFF was scheduled to start on Christmas Day anyway! =)
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: deweyfinn on Dec 29, 2013 at 08:08 AM
I just watched My Little Bossings in Eastwood Cinema with my family.  I was expecting to be bored all throughout since my kids just forced us to watch.  I ended up laughing my lungs off majority of the time and my kids laughed much harder.  It was a joy to see them so happy.  It was really a great family bonding moment and the entire moviehouse was really roaring with laughter which was surprising since it was an upscale audience.  Interestingly, I really appreciated the movie and I think it was well worth the money spent.

Some unsolicited advice to those who will watch MMFF....leave your film critic hat behind and just sit back, relax and enjoy with your family and friends.   This is why the MMFF was scheduled to start on Christmas Day anyway! =)

Watch you words...lest the next morning, we wake up to a Kris Aquino presidency
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 29, 2013 at 09:58 AM
I just watched My Little Bossings in Eastwood Cinema with my family.  I was expecting to be bored all throughout since my kids just forced us to watch.  I ended up laughing my lungs off majority of the time and my kids laughed much harder.  It was a joy to see them so happy.  It was really a great family bonding moment and the entire moviehouse was really roaring with laughter which was surprising since it was an upscale audience.  Interestingly, I really appreciated the movie and I think it was well worth the money spent.

I haven't seen it but I've read the reviews. The blatant commercials didn't bother you?

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Some unsolicited advice to those who will watch MMFF....leave your film critic hat behind and just sit back, relax and enjoy with your family and friends.   This is why the MMFF was scheduled to start on Christmas Day anyway! =)

This piece of advice is something that SERIOUSLY pisses me off. "Don't be so critical! Turn your brain off!" Screw that. Just because a film is aimed at children or just because a film is a mainstream commercial film designed to just entertain and nothing more, IT DOES NOT MEAN I HAVE TO EXCUSE IT FOR BEING BAD. IT SHOULDN'T MEAN THAT I HAVE TO "TURN OFF MY CRITIC HAT" TO ENJOY IT!" A movie is a movie. Even if it's a kids' movie, even if it's a commercial mainstream film, even if it's a comedy.

I don't have any plans on seeing My Little Bossings so I can't comment on that film itself. I have no plans to see it, quite frankly. I'm immune to the charms of Ryzza Mae. I don't find her funny at all. Pair her up with Kris Aquino and you have a tortuous combination for me.

I take issue with you implying that I should take a "PUWEDE NA YAN! PAMBATA NAMAN, EH!" attitude when evaluating certain films. I don't. I shouldn't. *We* shouldn't. You are implying your kids deserve less than excellence kasi mga walang alam sila. You are implying that the Filipino masses deserve less than excellent kasi mga inutil naman sila.  I don't. I think we deserve great films or at least films that strive for greatness. Even if they are kiddie comedies crafted for the masses.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: ricracer on Dec 29, 2013 at 11:53 AM
I think you are over analyzing my post Klaus Weasley.  You are quoting me on too many things that I never even posted.   Again, MMFF movies are to be enjoyed and not analyzed.   But to each his own.  Let's just agree to disagree and leave it there.

The commercials reminded me of my favorite 80's flick Back to the Future.  The kids were actually amused since they are very close to the brands Lucky Me, Solmux and Safeguard.  But I know, these are turn-offs for film critics.  Also, don't worry about the Ryza-Kris combo, Kris appeared maybe just less than 20% of the entire film duration.

I grew up in a middle class family and I was raised up watching these Pinoy flicks back in the 80s and 90s.  I let my kids get exposed to these types of movies as well...this is the real Pinoy culture and not those Disney kiddie films.  Try watching genuine Bollywood movies (not the westernized ones) and see if you will appreciate it. But we still don't have the right to criticize the Indian film culture.

Oh by the way, did you hear that My Little Bossings has earned P100M in just 2 days?  Why don't you just enjoy the MMFF with your family just like what thousands already did? =)

Peace and Merry Christmas! =)
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 29, 2013 at 04:02 PM
I think you are over analyzing my post Klaus Weasley.  You are quoting me on too many things that I never even posted. 

I don't think I was. All what you're saying is there.

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Again, MMFF movies are to be enjoyed and not analyzed.   But to each his own.  Let's just agree to disagree and leave it there.

If you enjoy MMFF movies, fine. Go ahead. But don't say that they shouldn't be criticized (or in your words, "analyzed"). I'm not saying that when I go see a light kiddie comedy, I expect it to be like say, Citizen Kane, no. I evaluate it on their terms and what they're trying to do.

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The commercials reminded me of my favorite 80's flick Back to the Future.

I've seen Back to the Future. I don't remember any blatant actual commercials in it.

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Also, don't worry about the Ryza-Kris combo, Kris appeared maybe just less than 20% of the entire film duration.

That's 20% too long plus Ryzza is still there. I do not find Ryzza entertaining or amusing in any way, shape or form. She's obviously coached and her antics are cloying rather than adorable. The fact so many Pinoys (including my own mom) are charmed by her and do not see how coached, artificial and shallow her gimmicks are makes me feel I'm the only Pinoy who picked the red pill.

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I grew up in a middle class family and I was raised up watching these Pinoy flicks back in the 80s and 90s.

Me too. If you're talking about the kiddie comedies. But I grew up and realized most of them are crap.

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I let my kids get exposed to these types of movies as well...this is the real Pinoy culture and not those Disney kiddie films.

I'm not a parent but I wouldn't. Have you or your kids seen RPG Metanoia? THAT'S a wonderful kiddie film and the first feature length Pinoy computer animated feature.....and it's pretty darn fantastic! It shockingly didn't do too well in the tills when it was in the MMFF a few years ago which is disheartening. It's pretty darn terrific.

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Try watching genuine Bollywood movies (not the westernized ones) and see if you will appreciate it. But we still don't have the right to criticize the Indian film culture.

I have actually. 3 Idiots is pretty darn good.

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Oh by the way, did you hear that My Little Bossings has earned P100M in just 2 days?

That doesn't mean it's any good.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: shuttertrigger on Dec 29, 2013 at 04:45 PM
popcorn mode  :)
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: halvert on Dec 29, 2013 at 06:05 PM
...and world peace! i thank you!
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: rse on Dec 29, 2013 at 08:32 PM
10,000 Hours. Technically polished & the acting is generally good.  The action sequences are a bit clunky though & it's all surface.  Also, it doesn't feel like a Pinoy film. It plays more like a generic B grade Hollywood political action thriller. Also, it's a bit preachy in places & the twist in the end kind of ruins it for me.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: ricracer on Dec 29, 2013 at 08:47 PM
After My Little Bossings, I can't wait to watch Boy, Girl, Bakla, Tomboy with the entire family.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: dpogs on Dec 29, 2013 at 09:53 PM
After My Little Bossings, I can't wait to watch Boy, Girl, Bakla, Tomboy with the entire family.

:). . . 
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: d4nu65+3R on Dec 29, 2013 at 10:04 PM
i refuse to believe that any movie with kris aquino co-starring will be anywhere good.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: prototypeone on Dec 29, 2013 at 10:52 PM
I think Klaus Weasley's point is that the Filipino mass deserves better movies, rather than these mainstream ones that despite the redundancy and crappy story, but not all, keeps on being a money magnet. The sad thing is many people tend to idolize these kind of movies that's why producers or filmmakers keep on doing these kind of movies, no offense for those who watched na. Nawawalan na ng "substance" ika nga ang mga movies natin ngayon, PERA PERA nalang ang labanan, but I repeat, not all. Kaya ako, i'd rather watch good movies from my collection kapag MMFF na, instead of going to the cinema.


PS. Just my two cents, I don't want to start or argue with anybody.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: nbc on Dec 30, 2013 at 12:32 AM
Have never watched (at length) any Filipino movie. Have seen snippets here and there (on TV) and my take on those movies was that it was a total waste of time and that watching them would have melted my brain matter... quite a similar sensation to watching most local channel shows, btw.

Story wise, movies would either be love story, sappy type flicks, slapstick comedy types, generic mythological wannabes, horror copies, or police vs. gangster type movies... most with crappy special effects and just plain bad acting.

Thanks but no thanks. Can live without those Filipino movies. My kids feel the same way. Wonder why? :-P

nbc
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: deweyfinn on Dec 30, 2013 at 12:55 AM
Have never watched (at length) any Filipino movie. Have seen snippets here and there (on TV) and my take on those movies was that it was a total waste of time and that watching them would have melted my brain matter... quite a similar sensation to watching most local channel shows, btw.

Story wise, movies would either be love story, sappy type flicks, slapstick comedy types, generic mythological wannabes, horror copies, or police vs. gangster type movies... most with crappy special effects and just plain bad acting.

Thanks but no thanks. Can live without those Filipino movies. My kids feel the same way. Wonder why? :-P

nbc

Are you even a Filipino?

Yes, I do have similar reservations with regard to local cinematic fare, particularly those released during the MMFF.  Thankfully without the likes of Bong Revilla's Panday and the (seemingly interminable) Shake, Rattle & Roll franchises to spoil one's appetite, we are rewarded with these following gems:
10,000 Hours http://mozzathemoviezz.wordpress.com/2013/12/30/review-10000-hours/
Boy Golden http://mozzathemoviezz.wordpress.com/2013/12/29/review-boy-golden/
Title: Re: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: nbc on Dec 30, 2013 at 01:04 AM
Are you even a Filipino?

Yes.

That doesn't mean, though, that I have to like / love our local cinematic fare.

Watching Ellen Adarna's short boxing video is a joy, though... ;-)

nbc

Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: ricracer on Dec 30, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Interestingly, Boy Girl Bakla Tomboy got some positive reviews with 3.5 stars, higher than 10,000 Hours which only had 3 stars from this film critic. =)

http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/a/21061
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Philjonc on Dec 30, 2013 at 11:52 AM
^ a facebook friend who loves to watch Pinoy films, he likes Vice ganda but not a fan, says "girl boy bakla tomboy is just a waste of money." :(
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: praktikal on Dec 30, 2013 at 01:04 PM
Una, sino ba ang target audience ng local films?
Pangalawa, sino ba ang producer na handang magsugal?

Si Bong gumagastos daw ng malaki sa special effects tapos matatalbugan lang ng low budget films. Nagkaroon kasi ng pdaf isyu kaya wla tuloy pelikula ngayong taon - walang budget?

Bakit nga ba maraming nanunood kung hindi naman ganun ka impressive para sa ilan sa atin dito?

Bakit nananalo pa din ang mga trapo sa tuwing eleksyon samantalang marami sa atin dito ang ayaw sa kanila?

Imo, ang pag panuod ng local films ay "take it or leave it".

Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: halvert on Dec 30, 2013 at 05:27 PM
to be fair, marami ring basurang pelikula na galing sa hollywood. (transformers sequels, m night shymalan movies, twilight, etc.)
but we should really try to view at least one filipino movie in our lifetime. syempre andyan ang classics like himala, kisapmata, itim, kakabakaba ka ba?... i also like danny zialcita's "t-bird at ako."

more recent movies i'd recommend for the uninitiated are "here comes the bride", RPG:Metanoia, "Zombadings," "OTJ (on the job)" and my favorite movie of the year, "Sana Dati"
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: d4nu65+3R on Dec 30, 2013 at 06:07 PM
pinoy films have come a long way from the movies they churned out in the 80s and the 90s when comedy movies meant that it was a collection of gags bearing some semblance of a plot that did not make sense. it comes complete with the obligatory sing and dance dream sequence with the whole cast (usually dun sa qc circle). action flicks had the hero go up against a corrupt politician/policeman/ranking official trying to avenge loved gunned down by the bad guy's henchmen and usually climaxes in a shoot out in a warehouse/garage with the hero and the main villain spewing lines written for an oratorical contest.  nowadays, you actually have fare like ang babae sa septic tank, the aforementioned zombadings and this year's 10,000 hours which not only make for really good viewing, but actually have you feel a lot of effort has been thrown in to make these films, well, different.  then again, there are still those who remain in the 80s who keep churning the same formulaic films and still manage to fool the ordinary viewer into parting with their bucks for an hour and a half of nonsense.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: halvert on Dec 30, 2013 at 07:16 PM
meanwhile, para makabalik tayo sa topic, according to pep, while the jurors of the MMFF awards were led by laurice guillen, romy vitug, boy vinarao and 4 other people from the industry and academe, 6 more jurors were ariella arida, a parish priest, a housewife, a student, a teacher and a driver. 
source: http://www.pep.ph/news/41764/jurors-of-39th-metro-manila-film-fest-revealed

and 50% of the criteria was commercial  viability or box office appeal. WTF? Buti na lang pala nanalo ang 10,000 hours kasi it's faring poorly at the tills

. And with all the positive reviews it's been getting, i would've thought "Boy Golden" would at least win 2nd best picture.

They really should take the MMFF away from the MMDA and give it back to be run by Mowelfund
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: dpogs on Dec 30, 2013 at 07:26 PM
sa tingin ko di dapat mananalong best picture ang 10K hours... pinanalo na lang dahil sa dami ng awards na natanggap... kung 50% pala ang commercial viability/box office appeal... di talaga mananalo ang 10K hours... baka nga matalo pa sila ng Pagpag...
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: ricracer on Dec 30, 2013 at 07:32 PM
So how can you measure success of a film?  You win 14 awards and gross 1M on your opening day or win 2 awards and have an opening day gross of 50M?     
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Pandidoy on Dec 30, 2013 at 07:50 PM
Yung mga kids ko kinulit ako na manuod daw ng Little Bossings . so I decided to pick up their Lola , pinasamahan ko yung mga bata manuod habang me and wifey watched 10,000 hours. My kids and d Lola were happy...and we were happy also. Happy New Year !!! ;D

P.S. Last time I watched a Tito Vic and Joey film was long time ago ( kasama si Michael Hackett ng Ginebra) and vowed not to see anymore films involving them. >:D
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: dpogs on Dec 31, 2013 at 09:22 AM
So how can you measure success of a film?  You win 14 awards and gross 1M on your opening day or win 2 awards and have an opening day gross of 50M?     

i think it depends... tama, depende sa kung ano ang objective ng mga involve sa movie...

i think 10K Hours is partly successful... i believe their objective is to produce a good quality movie, multi award movie to attract movie goers (the last part they are not successful)...

i think Little Bossing (same as BBGT) are successful... in terms of producing a movie to attract the mass...
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: sharkey360 on Jan 01, 2014 at 11:35 AM
What's with the lack of box office info on Kaleidoscope World?
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: KL2342 on Jan 01, 2014 at 02:49 PM
Watched Pedro Calungsod movie. Good film and students should watch this! It reminds me "The Mission", Cannes winner!
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: prototypeone on Jan 01, 2014 at 09:23 PM
http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/46989-mmff-my-little-bossings-review-marasigan (http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/46989-mmff-my-little-bossings-review-marasigan)

Good read.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Ashburndaride on Jan 03, 2014 at 02:06 PM
Best open letter review by Lourd de Veyra.

http://www.spot.ph/this-is-a-crazy-planets/55300/an-open-letter-to-vic-sotto/1
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: tenderfender on Jan 03, 2014 at 02:33 PM
^^matagal ng modus operandi ito ni vic simula ng nagka-part 4 ang enteng.

mukhang final straw na nung nagjoin forces na sila ni kristeta while she proudly pimped / peddled her son as if bimby were to be the next child wonder  ::)

nakakamiss tuloy yung mga lumang pelikula ng TVJ (kahit ung iba mejo alang kwenta rin). tsaka patok ung tandem ni joey de leon at rene requiestas (chitae ganda lalake!!!)..
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: coastal on Jan 03, 2014 at 03:28 PM
Dapat binigyan na lang nila ng movie pass si Lourd! He he! Pero seriously dapat yung screening committee ng MMFF should be more stringent in their selection of movie entries kaso inuuna yata yung commercial impact.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: sharkey360 on Jan 05, 2014 at 01:11 PM
Best open letter review by Lourd de Veyra.

http://www.spot.ph/this-is-a-crazy-planets/55300/an-open-letter-to-vic-sotto/1

Hindi kami nagbayad ng P220 para bentahan ng pancit canton, tinapay, sabong panlaba, cough syrup, at kung ano-ano pang produkto ang ine-endorse ninyong dalawa ni Kris Aquino. Ganoon na ba kayo ka-desperado? Hindi naman siguro.
 
Hindi kami nagbayad ng P220 para lunukin ang storyline na may babaeng willing magbayad ng P20 million para patirahin anak sa bahay ng accountant niyang hindi naman niya ka-close. Mahirap lunukin ang kuwento na may babaeng milyonara at edukada na magpapadala sa banta ng salbaheng kapatid na isisiwalat raw sa media na siya (Kris) ang mastermind ng pyramiding scam (Nalito ka ba? Ako rin eh).
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: lance on Jan 05, 2014 at 01:41 PM
It's good to watch quality film, but there are times I just want to laugh, I preferred corny movies. I don't look about the storyline on why it was like that. We watched girl, boy bakla tomboy and I don't regret it. It's very funny and my wife and kids love it and very happy also. If in case I want them to watch quality movie and after watching I will say "now you see a quality movie with lots of good things to get" then they will say "yeah right" but not happy? As to our case, we still have the memory of the film and still make us smile. Choose your own pill isn't it?
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: ricky on Jan 05, 2014 at 03:12 PM
The worse movie ever made yung my little bossings. Acting ni vic sotto naku po. Kahit sa pirated na dvd wag na kayo mag aksaya ng panahon.

Pagpag akala ko pangit, mas pangit pa pala yung bossings. Weird na gagawa sila ng ganoong pelikula, dapat ito ang r-13!
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: the_w0rks on Jan 05, 2014 at 10:49 PM
So how can you measure success of a film?  You win 14 awards and gross 1M on your opening day or win 2 awards and have an opening day gross of 50M?     

There's commercial success and then there's critical acclaim. Vic and most of the other sellout actors/directors/producers don't care about the latter. like the open letter mentioned, basta PNY (pwede na yan), ok na sa masa. lol
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: tenderfender on Jan 06, 2014 at 07:40 AM
ang pagpili ng papanoorin sa MMFF ay parang choice lng kung sino ang qualified public servant...

ang artista kht wlang political background at sapat na qualification, basta patok sa masa, patok sa eleksyon.

ganun din pagluklok sa box office sa walang katorya toryang palabas
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: coastal on Jan 06, 2014 at 10:08 AM
My experience with MMFF was still in the early 70s when it was still called Manila Film Festival and this was held in May or June only in Manila. My dad was given a seasonal pass for two and my siblings took turns in using the pass. My brother watched John and Marsha and there were entries from FPJ, Erap, etc. I think there were 10 or 12 very good entry films. I was able to watch suspense-thriller Biktima starring Vi and Bot. Was surprised and impressed that Vi and Bot gave credible performances as actors and not your usual teeny bopper bonanza.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: lance on Jan 06, 2014 at 10:52 AM
What can we do? Movie industry is a just a business nowadays. Business is business ika nga. Kung ano ang tatabo sa takilya dun sila. If ever ako man ang producer why would I want to produce good quality film such as Pedro Calunsod for example kung wala naman manunuod samantalang pwede mo naman kunin si Raiza, Bimby at Bosing or si Vice Ganda para kumita yung movie.

At the end of the day nasa kanila pa rin ang huling halakhak. That's the way it is.

Even sa US they are making crap remakes. Meron na nga sila ginawang Sound of Music na musical live series. Sana leave out the Godfather alone.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: the_w0rks on Jan 06, 2014 at 11:12 AM


That's 20% too long plus Ryzza is still there. I do not find Ryzza entertaining or amusing in any way, shape or form. She's obviously coached and her antics are cloying rather than adorable. The fact so many Pinoys (including my own mom) are charmed by her and do not see how coached, artificial and shallow her gimmicks are makes me feel I'm the only Pinoy who picked the red pill.



Don't worry. You're not alone. My gf and I also see the shallowness of her act is. We know she's coached. Halata naman masiyadong hindi natural for a kid pinagsasabi e and I hate that they're exploiting a kid for that. Money talks talaga. :D

I guess her appeal is for the masa who can relate to her uncute looks. haha :-X
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: deuce on Jan 06, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Even sa US they are making crap remakes. Meron na nga sila ginawang Sound of Music na musical live series. Sana leave out the Godfather alone.

Actually it was an adaptation of the original Broadway stage play, not the 1966 Julie Andrews/Christopher Plummer movie. That's why there are a couple of songs in "Live" that are not in the movie.

Did you watch it? I did and it wasn't crap at all.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: praktikal on Jan 06, 2014 at 01:57 PM
ang tindi nitong My Little Bossings, ang haba pa rin ng pila sa SM Calamba kahapon... at may part 2 pa pala. kung ang Enteng Kabisote dati ilang parts din tapos ang gastos sa costume at effects e dito sa MLB halos iilan lang ang cast, tipid sa costume at effects. tubong-lugaw!

why spend more then earn less while you can spend less and earn huge?

Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: the_w0rks on Jan 06, 2014 at 02:14 PM
^ True!

Bakit pa maghihirap, eh may easy money! Napakadaling perahan ng masa, bakit pa mag-eeffort eh patok naman sa takilya. haha
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Jan 06, 2014 at 02:44 PM
I found a page from the script of My Little Bossings 2

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1521644_10153692957315201_2078421237_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: the_w0rks on Jan 06, 2014 at 03:14 PM
I found a page from the script of My Little Bossings 2

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1521644_10153692957315201_2078421237_n.jpg)

Spoiler tag! naspoil tuloy yung plot. saddest day ever. hahaha
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Hitman on Jan 06, 2014 at 03:22 PM
Put@%#*&^% mo VIC SOTTO!
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: bumblebee on Jan 06, 2014 at 03:35 PM
Dapat next year, best picture agad yung top-grosser. Tapos, official entry pa sa international awards. Baka sakaling tamaan ng hiya.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: deweyfinn on Jan 07, 2014 at 07:45 AM
Best open letter review by Lourd de Veyra.

http://www.spot.ph/this-is-a-crazy-planets/55300/an-open-letter-to-vic-sotto/1

Mabuti di pa sinalvage siya ng PSG...remember, the Presidential Sister Kris Aquino is not just Vic Sotto's co-star but also a co-PRODUCER.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: dcv1979 on Jan 07, 2014 at 08:03 AM
nangunguna "raw" ang 'My Little Bossings'... lakas talaga mag market ni Kris....

paanong di mangunguna sir, eh 3 cinema dito sa SM Baguio, yan ang palabas.
yung Boy Golden, Pedro Calungsod...di nga umabot dito. tsk!
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: rse on Jan 07, 2014 at 10:36 AM
Saw the new Kimi Dora.  It's the best of the series.  I guess the change in the director is a plus.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: praktikal on Jan 07, 2014 at 08:29 PM
bakit maraming nanggagalaiti kay Vic Sotto at sa MLB?

isa ba syang magnanakaw?

feeling nyo ba nanakawan kayo paglabas nyo ng sinehan na di nasiyahan?

may standard na ba sa mga pelikulang Pilipino?

sino ba ang ayaw ng maganda at de-kalidad na pelikulang Pilipino? kaso Pilipinas ito at alam naman natin ang gusto ng masang-Pinoy. kahit baduy, tuloy.

ah, meron pala tayong kalayaan. pero saganang akin, pag ayaw mo, wag mo at ang pikon-talo -- puso mo.

kaya nga may mga Home Theaters, di ba? ;)
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: rexFi on Jan 07, 2014 at 08:45 PM
sa IMAX ako dumeretso (The Hobbit) ;D

Alam ko wala naman issue sakin dati pag may commercial or product placements sa Comedy movies e.g. Wayne's World, Adam Sandler movies etc. Haven't watched MLB baka nga sa pirated nalang :)

Some comments:

Pedro C - I thought the hairstyle of the actor playing him was ridiculous, halatang fake mga balbas ng ibang cast, I couldn't take it seriously.

10,000 hours - Nice story ba? Dapat palitan ni John Lloyd Cruz or another decent actor itong si Robin, malamang tatabo sa takilya yon. Let's face it, di naman bankable si Robin na. Pwede naman magtrain for action movies mga decent actors dito.

Boy Golden - Our Governor? (Yes taga Laguna ako, graduated sa PGMNHS Sta. Cruz) ZZZzzzzz ;D

BGBT - not a fan of VG.

... The rest di ko na napansin.

*2cents
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: lance on Jan 08, 2014 at 11:51 AM
Actually it was an adaptation of the original Broadway stage play, not the 1966 Julie Andrews/Christopher Plummer movie. That's why there are a couple of songs in "Live" that are not in the movie.

Did you watch it? I did and it wasn't crap at all.

just saw some clips and read reviews of the so called critics. Crap daw sabi nila. Pero I don't like the rendition Carried Underwood. I still like Julie Andrews.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Jan 08, 2014 at 12:17 PM
The best thing about the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival is that it's over.

 O0
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: rexFi on Jan 08, 2014 at 12:38 PM
^ Pahabol sa Boy Golden, was KC Concepcion ever been bankable?

The way para sumikat siya is Gabby Concepcion dissapearing sa Philippine Showbussiness so the masses/people forget about him.

She looks like him too much... in drag. ... uhm. IMHO. ;D

AFAIK importante ang casting along with the others factors that make movies great/good. :)
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Jan 08, 2014 at 01:11 PM
The best thing about the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival is that it's over.

 O0

Did you see Boy Golden?
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Verbl Kint on Jan 08, 2014 at 02:12 PM
Can't wait for the 40th MMFF!!! :D
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: rexFi on Jan 08, 2014 at 02:16 PM
^ for MLB 2? ;D
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: halvert on Jan 08, 2014 at 02:55 PM
Saw Boy Golden. Okay naman kasi nakita that they tried to make it fun. At maraming nanoood ha? I just can't help but wonder how it would have turned out with a real action star , like Robin Padilla? Although baka hindi pumayag si
Sharon Cuneta na may kissing ang ex nya at ang anak nya
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: syoti on Jan 08, 2014 at 07:33 PM
saw Boy Golden too.. just because i think somebody mentioned it was better than On the Job.. NOT true. i like OTJ way better than BG. from screenplay to casting.. did not enjoy BG, maybe because of my expectations for the movie.. 2loy ayaw ko ndn panuorin 10,000 hours..
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Ikiru on Jan 09, 2014 at 09:03 PM
The best thing about the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival is that it's over.

 O0

 ;D

Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: rexFi on Jan 09, 2014 at 09:06 PM
saw Boy Golden too.. just because i think somebody mentioned it was better than On the Job.. NOT true. i like OTJ way better than BG. from screenplay to casting.. did not enjoy BG, maybe because of my expectations for the movie.. 2loy ayaw ko ndn panuorin 10,000 hours..


Baka naiimagine mo rin si KC na si Gabby Concepcion tulad ko hehe  :-X
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: ricracer on Jan 13, 2014 at 09:45 PM
Congratulations to a very successful Metro Manila Film Festival!  Napatunayan natin na buhay na buhay pa rin ang pelikulang Pilipino.

http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/my-little-bossings-girl-boy-in-dead-heat-as-39th-mmff-nears-p1-b-total-gross/
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: anya618 on Jan 15, 2014 at 08:24 PM
ever wondered why malaki kinita ng "my little bossing?" eto sagot WTF  >:D

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/14/14/kris-aquino-admits-not-having-sex

Quote
Host-actress Kris Aquino believes that the success she is enjoying right now is because she doesn't have sex.

"I know my priorities siguro kaya na bi-blessed because I don't have sex," Aquino told her friend, host Boy Abunda, on her morning show "KrisTV" on Tuesday.

Aquino also believes that the success of "My Little Bossings," which marked the movie debut of her son James "Bimby" Yap Jr., was because she is celibate.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Jan 15, 2014 at 09:36 PM
That's not surprising. The very fact that she's Kris Aquino can really kill a normal, intelligent man's libido. :-P
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: rexFi on Jan 17, 2014 at 05:09 PM
“Nirerespeto ko ang opinyon ng kung sino man, ganun din ang pagrespeto sa milyun-milyong nanonood, nasiyahan, at natuwa sa aming pelikula.” - Vic Sotto.

Regarding sa Open Letter, na hindi niya pala nabasa. ;D

...at sagot sa 'open letter' ni Lourd de Veyra (http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/344198/showbiz/alamin-ang-bonus-ni-vic-sotto-kay-ryzza-mae-at-sagot-sa-open-letter-ni-lourd-de-veyra)
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: jayz28 on Jan 17, 2014 at 05:47 PM
bakit maraming nanggagalaiti kay Vic Sotto at sa MLB?

isa ba syang magnanakaw?

feeling nyo ba nanakawan kayo paglabas nyo ng sinehan na di nasiyahan?

may standard na ba sa mga pelikulang Pilipino?

sino ba ang ayaw ng maganda at de-kalidad na pelikulang Pilipino? kaso Pilipinas ito at alam naman natin ang gusto ng masang-Pinoy. kahit baduy, tuloy.

ah, meron pala tayong kalayaan. pero saganang akin, pag ayaw mo, wag mo at ang pikon-talo -- puso mo.

kaya nga may mga Home Theaters, di ba? ;)


^Agree ako dito..Yung mga pamangkin ko nagyaya pa manood that time, Sabi ko bumili na lang ng popcorn and enjoy the bd's and home theater + 3d experience sa bahay. Imbes na pag aksyahin ng panahon maghanap na lang ng magandang gawin sa buhay. Iwas stress pa.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: barrister on Jan 18, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Best open letter review by Lourd de Veyra.

http://www.spot.ph/this-is-a-crazy-planets/55300/an-open-letter-to-vic-sotto/1 (http://www.spot.ph/this-is-a-crazy-planets/55300/an-open-letter-to-vic-sotto/1)

Madaling sisihin si Vic Sotto.  Pero sa totoo lang, dapat ding sisihin ang target audience.
 
Nagustuhan ng masa ang Little Bossings, tuwang-tuwa pa nga yung mga nanood e.  Bakit hindi pintasan ang masa?  Kasi hindi politically correct.
 
Pag pinintasan ni de Veyra ang masa, uulanin siya ng batikos, kahit tama naman ang pintas.  Si Vic Sotto na lang ang pintasan, para safe.
Title: Re: The 39th Metro Manila Film Festival
Post by: anya618 on Mar 05, 2014 at 01:29 PM
MMDA to start accepting 40th MMFF entries early (http://entertainment.inquirer.net/136544/mmda-to-start-accepting-40th-mmff-entries-early)

my little bossing part 2?  >:D