Author Topic: The Nora Aunor Thread (Read 266929 times)

hung up 25 · « **Reply #1140 on:** May 25, 2008 at 01:57 PM »

thanks jekoy and jojo!

riverfan · « **Reply #1141 on:** May 26, 2008 at 01:04 AM »

Quote from: pinoymovies on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:12 PM

New VCD Releases of Nora Aunor Movies available online at Kabayan Central:

T-Bird at Ako
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpottbirdaako.html

Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotbbal.html

Kastilyong Buhangin
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotkbuhangin.html

Its also available on DVD, for only 150pesos.

sosy_high · « **Reply #1142 on:** May 27, 2008 at 03:41 PM »

2 thumbs up for Kim
A Star is Born. MG will definitely launch Kim Chiu as one of the Best Actresses of our time. Gifted with a extraordinary expressive eyes (a true mark of a great actor) only few actors possess, she might just well become "One of the Greatest Performers of All Time" in the league of Nora & Vilma. Wait for her to be directed by the likes of Chito Ronio, Maryo De Los Reyes, et al, she is destined to outshine everyone in her generation.

I would say Yes Yes & a thousand more Yes's!!!!!! I'm a Vilmanian and I should know. Vilma & Nora were NOT EVEN CLOSE to being as good as Kim then. This early Kim can be very effective by just using her eyes. It took them (Nora & Vi) many years before their thespic abilities were noticed. Do you get that shinjie? You are a JOKE really.

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1143 on:** Jun 20, 2008 at 01:11 AM »

Nora's CAREHOME will be shown this next Saturday (June 28) on QTV-11 at 9:10pm.

SYNOPSIS:

When Claudia (Nora Aunor), a Filipina caregiver, moves her mother Corazon (Gloria Sevilla) to the American care home where she works, her mother feels hurt and unloved. Like many Filipinos, Corazon, believes that placement in a care home is tantamount to rejection. She feels that Claudia, a PhD in History professor in the Philippines, favors her American husband over her. But Claudia has her reasons. She is more concerned on seeing Corazon in a more comfortable and secure home environment surrounded by other aging residents. Life was not easy for Claudia. Because of her lazy husband, Claudia had to take 2 jobs, as a caregiver and a house cleaner. Corazon is initially very uncomfortable at the care home, but she eventually adapts, striking friendships with her Filipino caregivers, who also have their own struggles, and two other Filipino residents, Delilah (Divina Valencia) and Elena (Rebecca). Delilah was a bar girl from Olongapo estranged from her American husband. Elena suffers from dementia and is often visited by her loving grandson, Gilbert (Germaine De Leon Padilla). In spite of her newly-found friendships, Corazon still refuses to forgive and reconcile with Claudia. Eventually, mother and daughter come to a critical crossroad in their relationship, and Corazon faces an important decision for her future.

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1144 on:** Jun 29, 2008 at 01:10 AM »

Have seen CARE HOME recently on QTV. It's been a long while seeing Nora acting again and that's the main reason why I opted to catch this on a small screen. It's gratifying seeing her acting again at least on TV, so seeing her on big screen this time again is indeed quite a fruition. I just remembered some long-forgotten episodes of LOVINGLY YOURS, HELEN during its heydays while watching this, the feel of good ol' TV dramas before. Though the restraints of TV hinders some tech aspects, Nora's and the rest the cast especially Divina Valencia's acting never loses credibility throughout this indie film. It has some twist on the story although viewers already expected the outcome way even before the movie ended.

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1145 on:** Jul 02, 2008 at 04:29 AM »

Nora's LOLLIPOPS AND ROSES are now available on kabayancentral. Will also be available here (or is it already?)
http://kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotlolar.html

Cocoy (as Victor) Laurel, Nora & Don 'Pre-Miami Vice' Johnson

yamota · « **Reply #1146 on:** Jul 02, 2008 at 08:56 PM »

As soon as I saw that, I ordered it! Now I can't wait to get it! I wonder if the sequel "Lollipops and Roses at Burong Talangka" will be released also?

pinoymovies · « **Reply #1147 on:** Aug 04, 2008 at 12:24 AM »

Article posted on PEP RE: The Superstar Phenomenon...

THE FRENZY. It was the late ‘60s and Filipinos were entering one of the most tumultuous eras in Philippine history. Enter the 4'11", brown-skinned girl from Iriga. Gifted with a golden voice and a pair of soulful eyes, she also had a Cinderella story that could inspire, fan the imagination, and take away all the worries of the problem-burdened Pinoys. Nora Aunor provided an escape, someone everyone could focus on and channel their faith unto during those troubled times.

De Guzman said there were only two reasons when one saw a very large group of people rallying on the streets in the early ‘70s. Either there was a student demonstration going on, or Nora's hordes of fans were off to see the premiere of her latest movie.

Here's the link to the rest of the article:
http://www.pep.ph/articles/16624/Superstar-Nora-Aunor's-Urban-Legends,-Part-3:-The-Superstar-Phenomenon

pinoymovies · « **Reply #1148 on:** Sep 12, 2008 at 09:45 PM »

Heavily promoted itong Citizen Pinoy sa TFC with Nora Aunor as guest discussing her quest for her green card but just in case na-miss nyo, this Sunday, Sept 14 na ito. Check your TFC schedule. Manood po kayo.

Elle Nino · « **Reply #1149 on:** Sep 20, 2008 at 03:32 PM »

I am just surprised that noone has posted the link below where Himala was chosen as one of CNN's 'Pick the Best Asian film of all time' list.

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/12/asiapacific.top10/index.html#soundoff

'Himala' Philippines
(Ishmael Bernal, 1982)
Young Elsa thinks she has seen the Virgin Mary and goes on a healing crusade -- just the miracle the nowhere town she lives in is looking for. The film's austere camera work, haunting score and accomplished performances sensitively portray the harsh social and cultural conditions that people in the third world endure.

I remember Nora saying in one of her interviews in 1982 that she thought that Himala was Bernal's best. I guess, CNN agrees with her. I still think that Nora should have won the grandslam Best Actress that year and not Ms. Vilma Santos (who was fairly good) in Relasyon.

I think there are better Filipino fims in the said list ( better than The Host and Infernal Affairs ) pero masaya an rin ako at merong Himala na napasali sa listahan

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1150 on:** Sep 21, 2008 at 04:18 PM »

Quote from: Elle Nino on Sep 20, 2008 at 03:32 PM

I think there are better Filipino fims in the said list ( better than The Host and Infernal Affairs )

Yeah--that and Shall We Dansu, which I like, but hardly belongs in a best of an entire continent list.

pinoymovies · « **Reply #1151 on:** Oct 20, 2008 at 02:00 PM »

Quote from: Elle Nino on Sep 20, 2008 at 03:32 PM

I am just surprised that noone has posted the link below where Himala was chosen as one of CNN's 'Pick the Best Asian film of all time' list.

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/12/asiapacific.top10/index.html#soundoff

'Himala' Philippines
(Ishmael Bernal, 1982)
Young Elsa thinks she has seen the Virgin Mary and goes on a healing crusade -- just the miracle the nowhere town she lives in is looking for. The film's austere camera work, haunting score and accomplished performances sensitively portray the harsh social and cultural conditions that people in the third world endure.

Now they are actually asking to vote for Viewer's Choice as Asia Pacific Best Film of All Time and Himala is one of the nominees. Click the link below and VOTE for Himala NOW...

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/14/apsa.vote/#cnnSTCOther1

I know it is just an online poll, but go ahead and vote for Himala anyway. Thank you.

Pinoy_Canadien · « **Reply #1152 on:** Nov 12, 2008 at 02:18 AM »

ASIA PACIFIC SCREEN AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Winners in the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the region’s highest accolade in film in 2008, were announced tonight at a special ceremony on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. More than 700 film industry luminaries from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the United States attended the ceremony.

Thirty two (32) films representing 17 countries were finalists in the Awards, with winners coming from Kazakhstan, Israel, Republic of Korea, Australia, Turkey, Islamic Republic of Iran, People’s Republic of China and India received Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

The Awards were determined by an International Jury headed by Academy Award nominated Australian Director Bruce Beresford.

The Best Feature Film award was won by TULPAN (Kazakhstan/Russian Federation/ Switzerland/Poland/Germany). The Award was accepted by Producer, Karl Baumgartner. Karl Baumgartner shares the Award with fellow Producers Valerie Fischer, Gulnara Sarsenova, Sergey Selyanov, Henryk Romanowski, Sergey Melkumov, Bulat Galimgereyev, Elena Yatsura, Thanassis Karathanos and Raimond Goebel.

Best Animated Feature Film was won by VALS IM BASHIR (WALTZ WITH BASHIR, Israel/France/Germany). Producer Yael Nahlieliaccepted the Award. Yael Nahlielishares the Award with fellowproducers Ari Folman, Serge Lalou, Gerhard Meixner and Roman Paul.

Best Documentary Feature Film wasGGEUTNAJI ANHMEUN JEON JAENG (63 YEARS ON, Republic of Korea). The Award was accepted by Producer/Director Kim Dong-won, who shares the Award with Producer Lee SeungGu.

Best Children’s Feature Film was THE BLACK BALLOON (Australia). The Award was accepted by Producer Tristram Miall and Director/Writer/Co-Producer Elissa Down. They share the Award with Co-Producers Sally Ayre-Smith, Jimmy The Exploder and Mark Turnbull.

Achievement in Directing was awarded to Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan for UC MAYMUN (THREE MONKEYS, Turkey/France/Italy).

The Best Screenplay Award was presented to Suha Arraf for ETZ HALIMON (LEMON TREE, Israel/France/Germany). She shares the Award with Writer Eran Riklis, who also directed the film.

The Achievement in Cinematography was awarded to Korean Lee Mogae for JOHEUNNOM NABBEUNNOM ISANGHANNOM (THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD, Republic of Korea).

Israeli actress Hiam Abbass received the Best Performance by an Actress Award for her performance in ETZ HALIMON (LEMON TREE, Israel/France/Germany).

Iranian actor Reza Naji was on the Gold Coast to accept his award for Best Performance by an Actor for his performance in Majid Majidi’s AVAZE GONJESHK-HA (THE SONG OF SPARROWS, Islamic Republic of Iran).

Four additional major Awards were announced for outstanding achievement.

Yash Chopra, founder of Yashraj Films and a legend of the Indian film industry, has been awarded the FIAPF Award for outstanding achievement in film in the Asia-Pacific region. The Award is determined by FIAPF - International Federation of Film Producers Associations, and was announced by Andrés Vincente Gomez, President of FIAPF, who travelled from Madrid to be at the ceremony.

The UNESCO Award for outstanding contribution to the promotion and preservation of cultural diversity through film was decided by the International Jury and awarded to the Iranian documentary feature film TINAR (Islamic Republic of Iran), produced and directed by Mahdi Moniri. The Jury noted that the film was a rich evocation of rural life in the mountainous regions of Iran.

The Jury Grand Prize is presented at the discretion of the Jury. In 2008, the International Jury has decided to present two Jury Grand Prizes – to HONGSE KANGBAIYIN (THE RED AWN, People’s Republic of China); Directed by Cai Shangjun; and to THE PRISONER (India), Produced and Directed by Pryas Gupta and starring Best Actor nominee Rajat Kapoor.

Bruce Beresford, President of the 2008 APSA International Jury, said that: “I was very impressed by the quality and originality of the films – all of them – and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of being around so many extraordinarily talented filmmakers.”

Asia Pacific Screen Awards Chairman Des Power thanked Bruce Beresford and his Jury colleagues, renowned Indian Director and Actress Aparna Sen, US Producer Richard Luke Rothschild (whose production credits include Tender Mercies and The Truman Show),Chinese Director and Professor of the Beijing Film Academy Zheng Dongtian, and Hanna Lee, Producer of the 2007 APSA Best Feature Film, the internationally-acclaimed Miryang (Secret Sunshine), from the Republic of Korea.

Chairman of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards said: “The Asia-Pacific region is the emerging giant of cinema. The quality and depth of story-telling amazed not only our jury this year but is certain to attract more audience at the global level. There is a growing fascination and respect for films from this diverse region. It is a tribute to the filmmakers that they now have a globally recognised award and the broadcast reach of CNN International to promote their work.”

The CNN APSA Viewers Choice Award for Best Asia-Pacific Film of all Time, voted for by thousands of film fans around the world, at www.cnn.com/thescreeningroom, went to HIMALA, Ishmael Bernal's 1982 work from The Philippines.

keating · « **Reply #1153 on:** Nov 13, 2008 at 06:39 PM »

HIMALA is a classic story of time will tell.......only MMFF in 1982 noticed the film. Bernal must be happy now beyond its cheers and accolades.

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1154 on:** Nov 15, 2008 at 10:22 AM »

Saw DASH A LOTSA NONSENTS! (1978) in VCD.

pinoymovies · « **Reply #1155 on:** Dec 06, 2008 at 03:29 AM »

Sa Likod ng Himala

The UP Film Institute (UPFI), in cooperation with the International Circle of Online Noranians (ICON), will hold free screenings of Sa Likod ng Himala, a movie-in-the-making documentary on Ishmael Bernal’s masterpiece Himala (ECP, 1982), fittingly at the UPFI Bernal Gallery on December 16, 2008 (Tuesday), starting at 7 pm.

In Super 8mm format, this 20-minute documentary was made by the in-house staff of the former UP Film Center (now expanded into the UP Film Institute). It features rare footage, among others, of Bernal in action during the filming of the movie’s momentous stampede scene. The UPFI has preserved the original 26-year-old reel of the film in its archives in almost pristine state—a miracle of sorts.

This one-night-only event is meant to honor the film Himala, starring Superstar Nora Aunor and penned by Ricky Lee, for winning the CNN APSA Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Asia-Pacific Film of All Time, presented recently at the 2nd Asia-Pacific Screen Awards held in Queensland, Australia.

This special tribute, a special year-ender for the UPFI, has been planned even before Himala got the CNN APSA award. “The fact that this Bernal film has been shortlisted with the works of world cinema masters like Akira Kurosawa, Satyajit Ray, Wong Kar-wai, and Ang Lee,” said UPFI Programming Director Nonoy Lauzon, “is a great feat by itself.”

Described by critic Alfred Yuson as “definitely world class,” Himala holds the distinction of opening the 2nd Manila International Film Festival in 1983. It was handpicked by Berlin festival director Moritz de Hadeln, no less, to be part of the competition film selection of Berlin International Film Festival in the same year, the first and only Filipino film so far that competed for the Golden Bear. It then went on to be screened in key Russian cities—Moscow, Kiev, and Alma-ata—before it went to the Chicago International Film Festival where it won the Bronze Hugo Award for Best Feature Film.

Himala has remained as one of National Artist Ishmael Bernal’s most exhibited films in both local and international film events. From the ’80s to the current decade, it has been shown in world’s key cities such as Taipei, Bangkok, Tokyo, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Vienna, and New York. In 2007, Himala was included in the programs of Berlin Hot Shots Film Festival and Paris Film Festival.

The Bernal Gallery on the same day will showcase a mini Himala exhibit, organized by the International Circle of Online Noranians. The group will also conduct a short program honoring the film and some of the people behind it. In between screenings of the documentary, ICON will also hold activities such as film discussion and forum with distinguished guests.

keating · « **Reply #1156 on:** Dec 17, 2008 at 07:47 PM »

Saw the docu yesterday at the Bernal gallery of U.P. Film Center. Close to 100 persons came to watch the rare docu. Its nice to see again Ishmael Bernal in action, and whoa....Joel Lamangan was the asst. director coaching the cast in the climactic stampede scene.

Bibsy Carballo and Ricky Lee came for the open forum. It was such a revelation that Nora was depressed the following year after HIMALA was released since she was totally ignored in all the award giving bodies. Ricky confessed that 4 or 5 years later those critics retracted their opinion regarding Nora's performance. Bernal kept telling him.....minimalist, minimalist, Ricky, let the camera speak for themselves......ayoko ng maraming galaw!"

Nakaka-miss ang mga pelikula ni Ishmael Bernal!

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1157 on:** Dec 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM »

Joel Lamangan was Himala's crowd director...

keating · « **Reply #1158 on:** Dec 18, 2008 at 10:27 AM »

Bibsy Carballo said a large chunk of the budget went to Nora for P1M! Total costs of the film was P3M. Still biggie compared to Oro's budget amounting to P2.5M.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1159 on:** Dec 19, 2008 at 05:58 PM »

Nora was indeed the first actress to be paid P1 million pesos for a project contrary to rumors that Vilma was the highest paid Filipino actress for Tagos Ng Dugo which was made in 1987. Unfortunately, Nora's talent fee went to the BIR for her tax obligations...

keating · « **Reply #1160 on:** Dec 20, 2008 at 02:49 PM »

Jojo how much was the total gross of HIMALA? Did the film recoup its investment? Panday was the top grosser I think on MMFF 1982.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1161 on:** Dec 20, 2008 at 08:35 PM »

I don't know exactly how much but Himala was the MMFF's 2nd top grosser most especially after it sweeped all the major awards at the festival awards night.

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1162 on:** Jan 03, 2009 at 02:45 AM »

PALENGKE QUEEN is now on VCD.

pinoymovies · « **Reply #1163 on:** Jan 20, 2009 at 09:05 AM »

Screencaptures from the Nora Aunor & Boots Anson Roa movie Paru-parong Itim is posted in Pelikula ATBP blog. Here's the the link:

http://pelikulaatbp.blogspot.com/2009/01/paru-parong-itim-1973.html

pinoymovies · « **Reply #1164 on:** Feb 06, 2009 at 11:53 PM »

The latest Nora Aunor CD

Visit the link below for more info and how to get an advance copy:

www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/nora_aunor.html

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1165 on:** Feb 15, 2009 at 08:13 PM »

Did Nora ever released an album on some of her movie theme songs (most especially in the '80's)?

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1166 on:** Feb 15, 2009 at 08:38 PM »

there were soundtracks released for some of Nora's films from the 80's which were mostly released by WEA records like Annie Batungbakal, Bongga Ka Day and Till We Meet Again. Kastilyong Buhangin and Hello Goodnight Goodbye is part of the Superstar compilation CD from Vicor. unforetunately, the songs she sang in most of her movies were recorded for the films themselves or promotional purposes only

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1167 on:** Feb 15, 2009 at 09:03 PM »

Quote from: Jojo Devera on Feb 15, 2009 at 08:38 PM

there were soundtracks released for some of Nora's films from the 80's which were mostly released by WEA records like Annie Batungbakal, Bongga Ka Day and Till We Meet Again. Kastilyong Buhangin and Hello Goodnight Goodbye is part of the Superstar compilation CD from Vicor. unforetunately, the songs she sang in most of her movies were recorded for the films the films themselver or promotional purposes only

It's sad since I do like some of the movie themes she sang like in BELOVED (which Christopher re-recorded in his album), BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT, T-BIRD AT AKO, ANG TOTOONG BUHAY NI PACITA M and even the theme from MAGANDANG HATINGGABI SA INYONG LAHAT. Nostalgic in a sense.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1168 on:** Feb 15, 2009 at 10:36 PM »

Quote from: thegoodbyeguy on Feb 15, 2009 at 09:03 PM

It's sad since I do like some of the movie themes she sang like in BELOVED (which Christopher re-recorded in his album), BAKIT BUGHAW ANG LANGIT, T-BIRD AT AKO, ANG TOTOONG BUHAY NI PACITA M and even the theme from MAGANDANG HATINGGABI SA INYONG LAHAT. Nostalgic in a sense.

Awit Ni Anna, the theme to Magandang Gabi Sa Inyong Lahat was composed by Ryan Cayabyab and released as a single by Plaka Pilipino. my favorite would be Isang Halik, Isang Tinik from the film Mrs.Teresa Abad Ako Po Si Bing which she produced starring Charito Solis and Christopher de Leon, i used to have a 45rpm single of that song as well...

thegoodbyeguy · « **Reply #1169 on:** Feb 16, 2009 at 01:17 AM »

Quote from: Jojo Devera on Feb 15, 2009 at 10:36 PM

Awit Ni Anna, the theme to Magandang Gabi Sa Inyong Lahat was composed by Ryan Cayabyab and released as a single by Plaka Pilipino. my favorite would be Isang Halik, Isang Tinik from the film Mrs.Teresa Abad Ako Po Si Bing which she produced starring Charito Solis and Christopher de Leon, i used to have a 45rpm single of that song as well...

Thanks for the input. So that's the title of MAGANDANG GABI theme. And no wonder that soulful song was composed Mr. Cayabyab himself. The ending of that movie was made more memorable when the theme was heard accompanied by long shots of Nora's car leaving the mansion and trekking Baguio's zigzag road. I have yet to hear the song you're referring to. Possibly heard that one before but forgotten how it sounds. Those were the days.