Author Topic: MAGNIFICO (Read 26636 times)

JdelaCruz · « **Reply #90 on:** Mar 23, 2004 at 11:48 AM »

I have a feeling they will tie it up with Holy Week somehow, either Pre- or Post-Easter. Which is a bad thing because it won't stand a chance against the rampage of The Passion of the Christ.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #91 on:** Mar 23, 2004 at 12:31 PM »

I don't know, it's a nice little antidote for one of the butt-ugliest movies I've ever seen. Everyone who can't get into Passion might go for this liddle flick. It's the better film, I can tell you that.

tonedeaf · « **Reply #92 on:** Mar 23, 2004 at 10:24 PM »

it's showing march 31 (per Maryo J. interview in one paper).

jdv1229 · « **Reply #93 on:** Apr 22, 2004 at 07:09 AM »

Director Maryo J. de los Reyes' critically acclaimed and award winning film MAGNIFICO will be featured at this year's Tribecca Film Festival. The movie will be shown at the UA (United Artists) Theaters in Manhattan. Screening schedule are as follows:

UA Cinema 6 at 1:30pm on Sunday May 2, 2004

UA Cinema 7 at 1:30pm on Sunday May 2, 2004

UA Cinema 9 at 12:15pm on Sunday May 9, 2004

For more information please call Special Edition Press at (212) 682-6610, (718) 899-1797 & (201) 963-0455 or you can visit their website just click on the url below:

http://www.specialeditionevents.com/

Provided to us by Ms. Mila Mendoza

keating · « **Reply #94 on:** May 27, 2004 at 06:06 PM »

Peeps...it will take too long before we see MAGNIFICO on home video because as of yesterday the producer has not sold the video rights yet as the film still making waves in film festivals abroad.

This was disclosed to me by Vicky the courteous & very nice staff at Video 48 where direk Maryo J. delos Reyes also rent dvds, vhs.

Direk Maryo J. tried to rent his film but it was out when he went there.

What happen to the re-issue? Just a press release...

edsa77 · « **Reply #95 on:** May 28, 2004 at 12:02 AM »

cinemanila will be screening magnifico this year and so as bridal shower and crying ladies.

keating · « **Reply #96 on:** May 28, 2004 at 12:28 PM »

Quote from: edsa77 on May 28, 2004 at 12:02 AM

cinemanila will be screening magnifico this year and so as bridal shower and crying ladies.

That's good news.

When is the sked of Cinemanila edsa77?

edsa77 · « **Reply #97 on:** May 29, 2004 at 10:20 PM »

Quote from: keating on May 28, 2004 at 12:28 PM

That's good news.

When is the sked of Cinemanila edsa77?

June 24 - July 1

keating · « **Reply #98 on:** Jun 04, 2004 at 10:37 PM »

Heads up...folks.

MAGNIFICO is currently being shown on channel 2. Ahead of the Cinemanila sked.

Be ready with your hankies...

JdelaCruz · « **Reply #99 on:** Jun 10, 2004 at 09:46 AM »

MAGNIFICO will be screened as part of CCP's "Mga Pelikulang May Kurot sa Puso" Independence Day Film Fest on June 11 at 4:00 pm.

From the CCP website:

ADMISSION IS FREE ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE CCP MEDIA ARTS DIVISION
AT 832-1125 LOC. 1704.

keating · « **Reply #100 on:** Nov 24, 2004 at 07:59 AM »

I've seen this film many times on vhs. The only Filipino film that I can always vent my frustrations in life both personal and emotional problems especially the last few hours.

Through MAGNIFICO....it's a catharsis for me for people always asking this question......why bad things happen to good people and watching it, its like your very own road less travelled......

its enchanting, pure magic and at the end you'll learn to move on.....

keating · « **Reply #101 on:** Dec 09, 2004 at 09:17 PM »

It's now out on vcd......the movie I'll cherish for a long time until my time comes.....

I was always attached to my grandmother when she was still alive so everytime I watched that scene of Lorna Tolentino reconciling with her mother-in-law played by Gloria Romero that scene always break my heart..... :'( :'( :'(

jdv1229 · « **Reply #102 on:** Dec 10, 2004 at 09:57 AM »

Quote from: keating on Dec 09, 2004 at 09:17 PM

It's now out on vcd......the movie I'll cherish for a long time until my time comes.....

I was always attached to my grandmother when she was still alive so everytime I watched that scene of Lorna Tolentino reconciling with her mother-in-law played by Gloria Romero that scene always break my heart..... :'( :'( :'(

is this the same scene where Lorna gave Gloria panutsa? i told Direk Maryo how much i love the "panutsa" scene in the movie. it's really emotional...

xage · « **Reply #103 on:** Dec 12, 2004 at 12:58 PM »

I obtained from a filipino video store the vcd this morning played it this afternoon and I say ... I love this film.. made me cry..

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #104 on:** Dec 12, 2004 at 01:18 PM »

Quote from: xage on Dec 12, 2004 at 12:58 PM

I obtained from a filipino video store the vcd this morning played it this afternoon and I say ... I love this film.. made me cry..

I'm glad, xage... i hope this slowly mellows your distaste for Filipino films.

xage · « **Reply #105 on:** Dec 12, 2004 at 01:27 PM »

Quote from: oggsmoggs on Dec 12, 2004 at 01:18 PM

I'm glad, xage... i hope this slowly mellows your distaste for Filipino films.

I have some few choices of likes in the realm of Filipino Films and not taking the entire Pinoys Films as a distaste ... But I highly appreciate your comment its your perception

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #106 on:** Dec 12, 2004 at 07:19 PM »

Didn't win an Oscar. So it doesn't count, does it?

dorian_gray · « **Reply #107 on:** Dec 12, 2004 at 10:38 PM »

I saw an ad on the Manila Bulletin announcing that this is already available on DVD (released by Unitel) together with Imelda . Meron na ba talaga?

xage · « **Reply #108 on:** Dec 13, 2004 at 12:23 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Dec 12, 2004 at 07:19 PM

Didn't win an Oscar. So it doesn't count, does it?

Yup.. the film is good but still doesnt have the Oscar Caliber Quality...

bumblebee · « **Reply #109 on:** Dec 13, 2004 at 07:53 AM »

Quote from: xage on Dec 13, 2004 at 12:23 AM

Yup.. the film is good but still doesnt have the Oscar Caliber Quality...

can you define that oscar caliber quality?

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #110 on:** Dec 13, 2004 at 02:24 PM »

Quote from: bumblebee on Dec 13, 2004 at 07:53 AM

can you define that oscar caliber quality?

Gotta have a few big explosions...some nipples...an American flag waving there, somewhere...

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #111 on:** Dec 13, 2004 at 02:28 PM »

Quote from: bumblebee on Dec 13, 2004 at 07:53 AM

can you define that oscar caliber quality?

Gotta have a few explosions...some nipples...an American flag waving somewhere.

And this is too subtle. Can you imagine Maryo delos Reyes approaching Miramax?

"It's about a boy"

"Oh, a bad seed? He kills people, blames it on someone else?"

"No, he just tries to do good by his friends and family."

"Oh, what's his family? Is he a member of a circus? Maybe the town had toxic waste poisoning, and the people there mutated?"

"No, they're ordinary people."

"I don't get it."

"There's nothing to get. It's ordinary life."

"Who'd want to watch a movie like that?"

"Ordinary people?"

"Go find an ordinary producer, then."

Funny--his tear ducts are smarter than he is.

bumblebee · « **Reply #112 on:** Dec 13, 2004 at 02:34 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Dec 13, 2004 at 02:24 PM

Gotta have a few big explosions...some nipples...an American flag waving there, somewhere...

then there's really no way magnifico's gonna get in the oscars. maybe they can produce an upgraded version wherein, after the closing remarks, there'll be some explosions w/ the uncle sam's flag waving. im sure we'll get a nomination

add the n*pples, best foreign film

llanesmark777 · « **Reply #113 on:** Dec 13, 2004 at 07:48 PM »

I just visited Astrovision at robinson's place. Magnifico is already available. 275 vcd no dvd's yet of the film

keating · « **Reply #114 on:** Jan 26, 2005 at 10:06 AM »

It's now out on dvd format. But barebone edition when I checked the features. They should include even the making of this brilliant movie.

rse · « **Reply #115 on:** Feb 01, 2005 at 04:40 PM »

I just came back from Manila. Was desperately looking for the Magnifico DVD. Couldn't find one. I settled for the next best thing, the VCD version.

I watched it the other day. A very good movie. It's simple and poignant. All the actors were great.

How's the DVD version? Is it in Widescreen?

keating · « **Reply #116 on:** Feb 01, 2005 at 05:47 PM »

Unfortunately no specs were included at the back of the dvd...rse. It might be in fullscreen just like the vcd release.

keating · « **Reply #117 on:** Feb 09, 2005 at 10:21 PM »

Just finished watching the dvd before I'll send it to my friend in San Francisco, USA. Although barebone release the video transfer is excellent much better definitely than the vcd release which suffers too much from pixelization. Colors are solid, the print is pristine free from any blemishes but only in fullscreen version. Trailers are included for some of Unitel's movies like Imelda, Santa-Santita & Crying Ladies.

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #118 on:** Feb 09, 2005 at 10:37 PM »

Sir, may english subs ba sya?

keating · « **Reply #119 on:** Feb 09, 2005 at 10:41 PM »

Quote from: oggsmoggs on Feb 09, 2005 at 10:37 PM

Sir, may english subs ba sya?

No subs oggs weird nga eh but it was written at the back of the dvd. The one that has subs are the trailers of Unitel flicks. But still superb transfer kahit wala making or retrospective docu or even the commentary of Maryo J.

There are chapters for scene selections and the excellent background music as you scroll the chapter selections.