Author Topic: The Nora Aunor Thread (Read 266397 times)

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1200 on:** Dec 15, 2009 at 07:30 AM »

Anyone knows if that's prints they're showing of the three films? And if it's video, is it HD? And what was the source for the recording, a print, or one of those commercially released betamax tapes, or ABS CBN's copy?

Will Condemned be incomplete, with the curse words and blood cut out, as in ABS CBN's broadcast copy?

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1201 on:** Dec 15, 2009 at 08:23 AM »

it's at the UP Film Center videotheque so all three movies will be shown on video. they will probably be screening copies at the UPFC video archives. i'm not sure whether they have a decent copy of Condemned. the commercial VHS release has no cuts but the opening sequence where Yolly was trying to bury the newborn baby was nowhere to be found. the Cinema One copy was the censored version.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1202 on:** Dec 15, 2009 at 12:27 PM »

I think I have both copies. In what I think is the VHS version you see Yolly with a shovel and a bloodied bundle--that's it; it's not made clear that that's a baby, or whose.

Also has plenty of cuts that are shown in the Cinema One version, but mainly because I suspect of damage to either print or VHS tape. Cinema One's version cuts even the fight scenes, the ungory ones.

Cinema One DOES have uncut copies--I've seen Bed Sins uncut that way. Wish UP Film Center would use those copies instead.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1203 on:** Dec 15, 2009 at 06:09 PM »

the question is will they lend them the copies?

keating · « **Reply #1204 on:** Dec 15, 2009 at 08:30 PM »

Is the Cinema One copy of BULAKLAK SA CITY JAIL uncut, Jojo? I remember watching it wayback on Cinemax at channel 7 in pristine and mint condition.

I've seen O'hara's BED SINS in its uncensored version, the same director's cut that came out in betamax format back in the 80's. Cinema One's copy is in mint condition.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #1205 on:** Dec 16, 2009 at 06:10 AM »

It is uncut and a much clearer copy although most of the colors have faded and it suffers from to much hiss and scratches although still watchable.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1206 on:** Dec 16, 2009 at 09:23 AM »

It can hiss and scratch all it wants; the thing doesn't even really need subtitles.

I remember Bulaklak had a few pretty bad cuts when shown on Cinema One. Last I saw the print was in Hong Kong in 2000. It was pretty pink by then.

rse · « **Reply #1207 on:** Dec 22, 2009 at 05:01 AM »

Will Bona and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos receive a wide release in high street shops in Manila?

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #1208 on:** Dec 22, 2009 at 10:08 AM »

Quote from: technosprite on Dec 06, 2009 at 12:13 AM

BONA DVD and VCD hit the stores on December 23!

It's already out in stores, for those who want to get it. Php 250.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1209 on:** Dec 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM »

Will the Tatlong DVD come from Cinema One's recording of CCP's pinkish print or the Japanese rescue print that's basically monochrome?

pinoymovies · « **Reply #1210 on:** Dec 23, 2009 at 01:36 AM »

Bona VCD is now listed at Kabayan Central website:

http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotbona.html

Bakit walang DVD?

Wala rin ang Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos sa list?

technosprite · « **Reply #1211 on:** Dec 23, 2009 at 02:18 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Dec 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM

Will the Tatlong DVD come from Cinema One's recording of CCP's pinkish print or the Japanese rescue print that's basically monochrome?

i believe it's the first but a clearer version. btw, "banaue" might get released in january or the first quarter per albert s. in the pipeline are: "tisoy," "condemned (mario o's most favorite film)," "andrea, paano ba ang maging isang ina?" and "ang totoong buhay ni pacita m."

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1212 on:** Dec 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM »

Now Condemned--you know the drill. How clear will it be? Any lost footage?

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #1213 on:** Dec 23, 2009 at 09:03 PM »

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is also out on DVD on the local market already, selling for Php 250.

Interestingly, the first blurb on the back cover is:

"Arguably the best Filipino film ever made." - Noel Vera, Business World

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1214 on:** Dec 24, 2009 at 01:08 PM »

Eh. I'm hoping to do the commentary. Maybe someday.

technosprite · « **Reply #1215 on:** Dec 24, 2009 at 07:30 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Dec 23, 2009 at 09:03 PM

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is also out on DVD on the local market already, selling for Php 250.

Interestingly, the first blurb on the back cover is:

"Arguably the best Filipino film ever made." - Noel Vera, Business World

Another blurb, this time for BONA:

"Bona is a masterpiece of acting, pyschology, self-revelation, realist cinema..." - Noel Vera, Criticine

technosprite · « **Reply #1216 on:** Dec 24, 2009 at 07:38 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Dec 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Now Condemned--you know the drill. How clear will it be? Any lost footage?

don't have any idea yet; albert s. (who now works as consultant for video flick and who's working closely with la aunor on the vcd/dvd transfer of "condemned" et.al.) just mentioned it in passing. but the one screened at the videotheque was of poor quality. perhaps, jojo d. might know something about this, too.

technosprite · « **Reply #1217 on:** Dec 24, 2009 at 07:40 PM »

Maligayang Pasko!

This Christmas, may the Almighty bless us with a loving and fulfilling relationship with our kith, kin and significant other.

rse · « **Reply #1218 on:** Dec 24, 2009 at 09:35 PM »

It seems like Bona and Tatlong Taon are now both available on DVD at KabayanCentral.com
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpot3twd.html
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/others/cpotbona.html

technosprite · « **Reply #1219 on:** Feb 11, 2010 at 07:44 PM »

the dvd of 'banaue', the last completed film of the late master manong gerry will be released by ivory records in most likehood this month.

http://superstarstruck.weebly.com/1/post/2010/02/nora-aunors-banaue-to-be-released-on-dvd-by-ivory-records.html

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1220 on:** Feb 12, 2010 at 05:45 AM »

That's great. It's actually better than it sounds--Gerry's style manages to shine through.

technosprite · « **Reply #1221 on:** Feb 12, 2010 at 09:55 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2010 at 05:45 AM

That's great. It's actually better than it sounds--Gerry's style manages to shine through.

have you ever reviewed the film, noel? i'm not a fan of "banaue"; i find it unwieldy as a whole. i much prefer manong's work in "fe, esperanza, caridad." indeed, his visual storytelling is both poetic and sensual. ronaldo valdez was really scary if a tad over-the-top. nora was still raw, acting-wise, but has never looked so beautiful on celluloid prior to this film. and the film captures laurice's sex appeal quite well, never mind if she was garbed in a nun's clothing.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #1222 on:** Feb 12, 2010 at 03:31 PM »

No, have not written about it. Yes, its clunky, but so was DW Griffith's later films. If you look at the action scenes in Banawe again, you'll see traces of De Leon's style--it's still there. Plus he does more honor to the idea of neolithic society than say most other filmmakers who've tried the same genre.

Caridad is great--so disco, but at the core a strangely moving story.

technosprite · « **Reply #1223 on:** Feb 14, 2010 at 11:12 PM »

^'have to agree that the well-choreographed action sequences pulsate. even nora and her sisters of avenging warrior women were believable in their fight scenes. looking forward to your review in the future.

pinoymovies · « **Reply #1224 on:** Feb 22, 2010 at 12:29 AM »

Kasama si Nora Aunor sa botohan for 10 Best International Actresses of the Decade (Asia) - the only Philippine actress on the list - kaya bomoto na!

http://movie-voters.questionpro.com/

rse · « **Reply #1225 on:** Feb 27, 2010 at 04:49 PM »

Was able to buy Banaue DVD in AstroPlus yesterday for 250 pesos.

technosprite · « **Reply #1226 on:** Mar 01, 2010 at 11:31 PM »

Quote from: rse on Feb 27, 2010 at 04:49 PM

Was able to buy Banaue DVD in AstroPlus yesterday for 250 pesos.

how's the quality, rse? have yet to purchase a copy.

rse · « **Reply #1227 on:** Mar 02, 2010 at 12:03 AM »

Quote from: technosprite on Mar 01, 2010 at 11:31 PM

how's the quality, rse? have yet to purchase a copy.

i don't have a point of reference because i haven't seen this movie before. i sampled it -- the audio is clear and the video is ok, not very clear but very watchable. btw, there are no chapter stops, no subtitles, and no special features.

technosprite · « **Reply #1228 on:** Mar 02, 2010 at 11:10 AM »

Quote from: rse on Mar 02, 2010 at 12:03 AM

i don't have a point of reference because i haven't seen this movie before. i sampled it -- the audio is clear and the video is ok, not very clear but very watchable. btw, there are no chapter stops, no subtitles, and no special features.

thanks! from what i've gathered, all the dvd releases from NCV productions will just be for local release only.

anya618 · « **Reply #1229 on:** Jul 31, 2011 at 11:36 PM »

Nora Aunor to return as ‘Kapatid’

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/7641/nora-aunor-to-return-as-%E2%80%98kapatid%E2%80%99