Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 18, 2015 at 06:03 PM
New Wave:
ARI: My Life with a King
Mandirigma L
Tandem
Toto
Turo-Turo
Short films
Daisy - Brian Reyes
Ding Mangasyas (Tough Guys) - Justine Emmanuel Dizon
Lapis - Maricel Cariaga
Momento - Jan-Kyle Nieva
Mumu - Jean Cheryl Tagyamon
Animated films
8 - Johanna Kay Boncodin
Buttons- Marvel Obemio, Francis Ramirez & Jared Garcia
Geo - John Aurthur Mercader
Little Lights - Rivelle Mallari
Marvino's League of Superheroes - Ja Marti Escandor
Mainstream:
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig
Beauty and the Bestie
Buy Now, Die Later
Haunted Mansion
Honor Thy Father
My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Nilalang
Walang Forever
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 20, 2015 at 08:15 PM
Post by: jas on Dec 21, 2015 at 10:15 AM
http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/a/28319/a-guide-to-the-2015-metro-manila-film-festival-mmff-official-entries
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 24, 2015 at 09:56 PM
Post by: sientobente on Dec 25, 2015 at 10:08 AM
Post by: snobol68 on Dec 25, 2015 at 11:58 AM
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 25, 2015 at 01:08 PM
FYI: The one MMFF film to see, according to the critical consensus, is Honor Thy Father.
Post by: zram18 on Dec 25, 2015 at 03:12 PM
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 25, 2015 at 07:18 PM
Post by: syoti on Dec 25, 2015 at 07:22 PM
MMFF movies are such a waste of time. kulang sa quality as compared to hollywood films. mas maganda pa nga mga pelikula ng India (bollywood movies). just my opinion po.
imho, medyo nagiimprove na ng knte.. with honor thy father sana more films like this would be included in future mmffs.. syempre ndi pdn mawawala mga cheap comedies kindi mawawala kita..
plus they included new wave indie films a week before the mainstream event.. now on its second year.. they are quite decent films there.. sayang wasnt able to catch the shorts and animated features though..
Post by: deweyfinn on Dec 26, 2015 at 02:58 AM
I don't have a problem that the local movie industry keeps on making crappy MMFF films. What I hate is the block schedule during the xmas season where you don't have any choice but these turds. Give me my Star Wars!
Careful with what you wish for, lest Kris Aquino unleash Derek Ramsay to perform his MMA moves on your body
Post by: sientobente on Dec 26, 2015 at 04:46 PM
Careful with what you wish for, lest Kris Aquino unleash Derek Ramsay to perform his MMA moves on your bodyI actually feel bad for those watching these movies. Just like my son's yaya. We gave them the day-off during xmas, then they watched that Aldub movie. They came home last night saying sayang sa pera. Ang corny daw! For them, spending that much money is a big deal. Then we will just see Vic Sotto after robbing these poor people laugh all his way to the bank. The cycle goes on, he will surely release another crappy movie next year. Mabuti nalang nakulong na si Bong Revilla. Isa pa yun.
Post by: Kier on Dec 26, 2015 at 04:58 PM
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 26, 2015 at 08:22 PM
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Post by: hennry sy on Dec 26, 2015 at 08:41 PM
Different story with my kasambahay, a truly aldub fan, 3 beses inulit yung movie and for the 3rd time pumapalakpak pa rin daw sya. LOL
She paid three times to watch thrice? Wow!
Post by: jas on Dec 26, 2015 at 09:20 PM
http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/mmff-disqualifies-honor-thy-father-from-best-picture-race/
:o
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 27, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Post by: Kier on Dec 27, 2015 at 09:26 AM
She paid three times to watch thrice? Wow!
Post by: neilc on Dec 27, 2015 at 09:50 AM
Post by: hennry sy on Dec 27, 2015 at 09:59 AM
MMFF, in my opinion is only for entertaining the masses during Christmas season. Last night, I watched My Pabebe Love, not for me but for my 9 year old daughter. She enjoyed it so much. That, for me is priceless.
I think this justifies the reason for MMFF's continued existence. As an adult, medyo critical na ako of these films, setting various standards. Forgetting that kids have no such preconception of whats bad in a film basta they enjoyed it, laughed to it. It's precious to be a kid, nice to be one again.
Post by: neilc on Dec 27, 2015 at 10:03 AM
I think this justifies the reason for MMFF's continued existence. As an adult, medyo critical na ako of these films, setting various standards. Forgetting that kids have no such preconception of whats bad in a film basta they enjoyed it, laughed to it. It's precious to be a kid, nice to be one again.
Spot on bro. My daughter told me after the movie, daddy bitin! For me, the movie was so bad, full of product endorsements etc. but seeing my daughter laughing and enjoying her time, is really priceless.
Post by: Hitman on Dec 27, 2015 at 02:32 PM
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 27, 2015 at 04:03 PM
I think this justifies the reason for MMFF's continued existence. As an adult, medyo critical na ako of these films, setting various standards. Forgetting that kids have no such preconception of whats bad in a film basta they enjoyed it, laughed to it. It's precious to be a kid, nice to be one again.
For me, that's not an excuse. Kahit na alam mo na pambata or pang-masa, kahit alam mo na kikita yan dahil may pangalan ka, may built-in audience ka na at wala kang kalaban na foreign film, para sa akin, you should at least put in more thought and effort into your film.
I'm very troubled by the big box-office of stuff like My Bebe Love which is heavy on commercials. It sends the message that they don't have to put in any effort to make a good film. Just throw in AlDub, throw in some commercials, kikita ka.
I'm also equally troubled by the fact that films that I consider to be the best MMFF films of recent years: RPG Metanoia, Boy Golden, Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 and now Honor Thy Father are often kulelat in terms of box-office.
This proves na wala nang incentive to make a good film. Basta si Bossing ka o si KathNiel o JaDine ka, si Vice Ganda ka, kikita ang movie mo kahit na basura ang pelikula mo. Problema naman diyan, a lot of these people do not make en effort to make their films actually good. They have the attitude of "eh, pambata naman yan eh" o "pangmasa naman yan eh".
Post by: jas on Dec 27, 2015 at 05:29 PM
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 27, 2015 at 10:52 PM
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Tingin ko, ganito rin sa pelikula. Inaakma na rin para sa taste ng mas nakakarami, pinakamarami. Gumigitna lang ang mga producer. Ikaw na rin ang nagsabi na yung may mga saysay na pelikula ay di naman kumikita (pwera na lang sa Heneral Luna siguro). Ang nanonood sa MMFF ay kadalasan bata at sabi mo nga, ang masa so pagbigyan na muna natin.
If you look at the highest grossing films of all time around the world, most of them (with the exception of maybe Transformers and Twilight movies) also have good reviews from critics and are generally considered good films.
Para sa akin, insulto at mababa ang tingin sa audience ang gumawa ka ng pelikulang basura at sasbihin mo na "pambata" o "pangmasa". Pwede naman gumawa ng pambatang at pangmasang pelikula na kalidad at maganda.
I'm not a fan of AlDub however I think Vic Sotto and company are being very insulting to their audience when they inundate their movie with flagrant commercial advertisements. It's an AlDub movie starring Vic Sotto and it will be in MMFF. They *know* that it's guaranteed to make money. Why not TRY and make it decent by not basically spitting on the face of its PAYING audience by inundating them with ads?
Unfortunately, based on its box-office, the Filipino audience is basically confirming that they will take any crap that Vic Sotto shovels into their mouths and take it. They've been brainwashed to not call b.s. on the flagrant product placements and advertisements.
Post by: mbtorn on Dec 27, 2015 at 11:30 PM
1. Popular Exhibition
2. Festival Competition
a. Main Competition
b. New Wave
c. Short Films
The likes of My Bebe Love, Beauty & the Bestie & others should be under Popular Exhibitions while the likes of Honor Thy Father & others can be on the Main Competition.
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 27, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Best Picture: Walang Forever
Best Actor: Jericho Rosales (Walang Forever)
Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado (Walang Forever)
2015 Gat Puno J. Villegas Cultural Award: My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
2nd Best Picture: Buy Now, Die Later
3rd Best Picture: My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore
Best Supporting Actress: Maine Mendoza (My Bebe Love)
Best Supporting Actor: Tirso Cruz III (Honor Thy Father)
Best Director: Erik Matti (Honor Thy Father)
Best Screenplay: (Walang Forever)
Best Story: Dan Villegas and Antoinette Jadaone (Walang Forever)
Male Celebrity of the Night: Cesar Montano
Female Celebrity of the Night: Jennylyn Mercado
FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence: Walang Forever
Best Cinematography: Pao Orendain (Nilalang)
Best Film Editor: Jason Cahapay (Nilalang)
Best Production Design: (Buy Now, Die Later)
Best Visual Effects: (Nilalang)
Best Make-up Artist: Ryan Panaligan (Honor Thy Father)
Best Original Theme Song: Tao by Armi Millare (Honor Thy Father)
Best Musical Score: Jessy Lazatin (Nilalang)
Best Sound: Ditoy Aguila (Nilalang)
New Wave Best Feature Film: Ari: My Life with a King
New Wave Special Jury: Toto
Manila Bulletin Best Feature Film: Ari: My Life with a King (New Wave)
New Wave Best Director: John Paul Su (Toto)
New Wave Best Actor: Francisco Guinto (Ari) & JM De Guzman (Tandem)
New Wave Best Screenplay: Robby Tantingco (Ari)
New Wave Best Supporting Actor: Thou Reyes (Toto)
New Wave Best Supporting Actress: Bibeth Orteza (Toto)
Best Child Performer: Krystal Brimmer (Honor Thy Father)
Best Festival Float: Buy Now, Die Later
New Wave Short Film Jury Prize: Daisy
New Wave Short Film Best Picture: Mumu
New Wave Animation Best Picture: Buttons
New Wave Animation Special Jury Prize: Little Lights
Post by: skoivan on Dec 28, 2015 at 12:51 AM
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Dec 28, 2015 at 12:52 AM
MMFF oraganizers should seriously consider having two sections:
1. Popular Exhibition
2. Festival Competition
a. Main Competition
b. New Wave
c. Short Films
The likes of My Bebe Love, Beauty & the Bestie & others should be under Popular Exhibitions while the likes of Honor Thy Father & others can be on the Main Competition.
I propose two simple solutions to solve the MMFF:
1. Take it away from the MMDA and give it back to Mowelfund/CCP.
2. Lift the embargo on foreign/non-MMFF films.
I think doing one, the other or both will lift the quality of the MMFF line-ups.
Post by: jas on Dec 29, 2015 at 04:02 PM
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/549280/showbiz/honor-thy-father-producers-considering-suit-vs-mmff
House probe sought on ‘Honor Thy Father’s’ DQ from MMFF Best Picture race
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/549267/showbiz/house-probe-sought-on-honor-thy-father-s-dq-from-mmff-best-picture-race
Post by: ricracer on Jan 05, 2016 at 10:49 AM
At this time of the year, I really enjoy reading so-called film critics' review on these films. However, it always happens that these so-called critics' least recommended films always become the top grosser in the box office. While the most recommended ones end up as the least watched by the public. Taon-taon lang ganyan ang nangyayari....this year My Bebe Love and Beauty and the Bestie were the highest grossers...or pelikulang pinaka-pinilahan ng madlang people. But these critics tell us that these are junk, waste of time, poorly produced films.
Post by: Klaus Weasley on Jan 05, 2016 at 11:43 AM
Wow, MMFF 2015 already grossed a whopping P800M in just 9 days! That's an estimated 4M Filipinos trooping to the theaters to watch these films. It just shows that buhay na buhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino. They are targeting to exceed the 1 billion peso mark recorded by MMFF the previous year.
Hollow victory. Star Wars was only in IMAX theaters. The MMFF New Wave had to compete with that dahil mga indie ang matapang. Let's see them compete with Star Wars at matira matibay.
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At this time of the year, I really enjoy reading so-called film critics' review on these films. However, it always happens that these so-called critics' least recommended films always become the top grosser in the box office. While the most recommended ones end up as the least watched by the public. Taon-taon lang ganyan ang nangyayari....this year My Bebe Love and Beauty and the Bestie were the highest grossers...or pelikulang pinaka-pinilahan ng madlang people. But these critics tell us that these are junk, waste of time, poorly produced films.
Because for the most part, they are. This is why the MMFF is basura. The films that put on the least, laziest, most lowest common denominator pandering effort are the ones that end up being top-grosser at wala pang competition from foreign films so walang incentive na paghusayan, pag-isipan at pag-hirapan ang istorya at ang pagkakagawa. Just stick a camera on Vic Sotto or Vice Ganda, and let them give what the masa wants.