Topic: The Nora Aunor Thread

[Noel_Vera]

Fair enough.

[jdv1229]

Ken,

let me know kung na-receive mo na 'yung mga dvd's... excited na akong makita ang mga screencaps na gagawin mo for the tribute website. great job with Fe, Esperanza, Caridad! keep it up!

[pinoymovies]

^^wala pa. hindi ko pa natatanggap. I'll let you know. sana bukas nandito na. 

Marlon sent me the Fe, Esperanza, Caridad movie layout a long time ago. ngayon ko lang na-scan.

[keating]

don't worry Ramon, you will! may padala akong copies for you as promised... kasabay ng kay Ronald.

Ei Jojo, thanks in advance! 

[jdv1229]

no problem! anytime!

[loonzhaus]

BONA AND MAXIMO

Aureaus Solito's "Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros" is in the best tradition of social realism in Philippine cinema pioneered by the late esteemed director, Lino Brocka.

The filmgoer is confronted by the grinding poverty faced by most poor Filipinos living in the slums of Sampaloc, Manila and their desperate struggle to survive by engaging in petty crimes --stealing cell phones and relying on luck --betting on numbers game like "ending."

While Nathan Lopez, playing the gay Maxi,religiously brought meals to JR Valentin, the good-looking cop who was the object of his affection, Nora Aunor was the "dakilang alalay" of struggling actor Philip Salvador in Lino Brocka's "Bona." While Lopez was able to move on with his life after his father  was salvaged by the police, through the love and support of his brothers, Aunor, disowned by her family, coped with rejection by giving Salvador a scalding bath.

JR Valentin, with his demeanor of a seminarian and the looks of a movie star was unbelievable as a cop. A cop is supposed to be straight-talking, street-smart, usually crass but hardly genteel. He should see Robert de Niro's cop films for proper characterization.

Nathan Lopez, acting his age with the high-pitch voice of a 14-year old, gave a truly memorable and sensitive performance of a gay from Manila's underbelly awakening to love. Despite the technical flaws in sound and lighting, "Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros" deserves to be awarded best picture in the recent Asian Festival of First Films in Singapore.

[RMN]

Seen in Astroplus: Annie Sabungera on DVD.

[jdv1229]

Seen in Astroplus: Annie Sabungera on DVD.

really Mon on dvd? i have it on vcd though... i hope they will release the noteworthy Nora movies on dvd. well, it probably won't happen for most of her films have no available prints.

[RMN]

Just a couple of questions for Jojo or anyone else who can answer:

1) how many films did NV Productions/Nora produce?
2) are you aware if the prints of these titles are intact and available anywhere?
3) if they are available, in any condition, does Nora still own the rights to these films?

Thanks

[loonzhaus]

Just a couple of questions for Jojo or anyone else who can answer:

1) how many films did NV Productions/Nora produce?
2) are you aware if the prints of these titles are intact and available anywhere?
3) if they are available, in any condition, does Nora still own the rights to these films?

Thanks

In answer to question no. 1, based on Pinoymovies Tribute Site:

With the help or our Nora Yahoo Group, here's a list of movies produced by Nora under NV Productions. Any incorrect info or additional info, please email me at [email protected]

Carmela
Paru-parong Itim
Nino Valiente
Super Gee
Ander de Saya si Erap (co-produced with JE Productions)
Banaue
Batu-bato sa Langit
Wanted: Ded or Alayb
Mrs. Teresa Abad, Ako Po si Bing
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
Alkitrang Dugo
Tisoy
Roma Amor
Annie Batungbakal
Bongga Ka Day
Bona
Ibalik ang Swerte
Rock N Roll
Condemned

A sister company called Superstar Productions produced
Sa Lungga ng Mga Daga starring Tirso Cruz III

NV Productions for TV gave us
Ang Makulay na Daigdig ni Nora
Pipwede
Guy & Pip TV Special
NV Compound.

In 1986, Nora's production company became NCV Films and produced the following films:

Halimaw
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
Takot Ako Eh!

[pinoymovies]

In trying to keep our Tribute to Nora Fan Site active, I've added a new section. Each week I pick a Nora movie to be featured on the main page. The past month or so I've featured Nora's classics from Bona to Himala. Thanks to Jojo de Vera for providing the DVDs for screencaps. The section will be updated weekly, every Saturday. This week's pick is the comedy-drama Huwag Hamakin: Hostess. Check it out. Here's the url:

http://www.geocities.com/pinoymovies/nora_aunor.html

[jdv1229]

keep up the great work Ken! hats off ako sa 'yo at sa Nora Tribute Website. i'm glad to be of help most especially sa mga movies ni Ate Guy. don't worry a lot more will be coming your way very soon! God Speed!

[pinoymovies]

Nora Aunor and Johnny Delgado

Mga Uod at Rosas to be screened at UP Film Institute on February 8,
2pm and 5 pm.  Info as posted by Nestor sa ICON.

The Map of Art and Love

The UP Film Institute unveils its lineup of offerings for a month-
long celebration of romance and the arts for February. Gathered in a
full special billed as The Map of Art and Love, films that best
evoke the power of that most intense of human emotions take center
stage with those that most resolutely espouse the triumph of the
creative spirit and imaginative impulse.

Featured titles include The Fruit Is Swelling (Feb 2 Thu 5 p.m.);
Wide Sargasso Sea (Feb 2 Thu 7 p.m.); The Lover (Feb 3 Fri 5 p.m.);
Mga Uod at Rosas (Feb 8 Wed 2 & 5 p.m.); Just Like Heaven (Feb 9 Thu
5 p.m.); My Wife's Lover (Feb 9 Thu 7 p.m.); Undiscovered (Feb 10
Fri 5 p.m.); Ilusyon (Feb 10 Fri 7 p.m.); The Babysitter (Feb 15 Wed
2 p.m.); Secretary (Feb 15 Wed 5 p.m.); Finding Neverland (Feb 16
Thu 5 p.m.); The Hours (Feb 16 Thu 7 p.m.); King Kong (Feb 17 Fri 5
p.m.); Pinoy/Blonde (Feb 21 Tue 7 p.m.); Brain Smasher: A Love Story
(Feb 24 Fri 5 p.m.); The Pillow Book (Feb 24 Fri 7
p.m.); If Only (Feb 27 Mon 5 p.m.).

[pinoymovies]

AKTRES Pelikula at Lipunan '06 Film Festival

Starting this year (2006), Pelikula at Lipunan will initiate a new cycle in its programming hinged on the theme, “RE-DISCOVERING THE LEGACIES OF FILIPINO CINEMA.” For this year, the legacy of the “STAR SYSTEM” will be explored focusing on the popular notion of the “MOVIE QUEEN”. Aware of how the star system accounted for the creation of the so-called popular cinema in the Philippines, and further cognizant of the magnetism shown by popular actresses at the box office, this year’s festival will adopt the theme, “AKTRES
– A TRIBUTE TO MOVIE QUEENS” to celebrate the contributions made by popular actresses in enriching Philippine Cinema and Filipino Culture.

The Festival, headed by Nick DeOcampo as the Festival Director, will start on FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 19, 2006, at CINEPLEX 10, GATEWAY MALL, ARANETA CENTRE CUBAO, QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES.

More info visit the website below:
http://www.geocities.com/pelikulaatlipunan2006/festival_schedule.html

Nora Aunor's Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is scheduled to be screened on February 25 at 9pm.

[loonzhaus]

NORA AUNOR DAY SA PELIKULA AT LIPUNAN 2006


Ipinagkakapuring ihandog ng National Commission for Culture and the Arts at ng Mowelfund Film Institute sa pakikipagtulungan ng ICON (International Circle of Online Noranians), GANAP (The Grand Alliance for Nora Aunor Philippines) at ng Federation of Nora Aunor Followers, Inc. ang NORA AUNOR DAY sa darating na Sabado, Pebrero 25, 2006, bilang bahagi ng Pelikula at Lipunan Film Festival 2006.  Ang taunang Pelikula at Lipunan ay parte ng pagdiriwang ng National Arts Month tuwing buwan ng Pebrero at ang tema sa taong ito ay “AKTRES – A TRIBUTE TO MOVIE QUEENS.”

ARAW NG SUPERSTAR

 
Bembol, Nora at Christopher sa “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos”

Sa nasabing Nora Aunor Day sa Pebrero 25, Sabado, magkakaroon ng screening ng dalawang pelikula ang nag-iisang Superstar ng pelikulang Pilipino sa Cinema 3 ng Gateway Cineplex 10 sa Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.  Sa araw na ito, ipalalabas ang klasikong “Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos” (1976) sa ganap na 6:00 PM at ang hindi makakalimutang “Bulaklak sa City Jail” (1984) sa 9:00 PM.  Ang dalawang pelikulang ito ay idinirehe ng batikan at multi-media artist na si Mario O’Hara.

Bilang si Rosario sa Tatlong Taon, ang gurong naipit sa pag-ibig ng hapon na si Masugi at gerilyang si Crispin sa panahon ng ikalawang digmaang pangdaigdig, nakamit ni Nora ang kauna-unahang grandslam feat sa sa pagkakahirang niya bilang Best Actress sa FAMAS at Urian, ang tanging award-giving bodies nuong 1977.  Sino naman ang makakalimot sa pagsilang ni Angela ng kaniyang sanggol sa loob ng isang kulungan sa Manila Zoo habang siya ay tinutugis ng mga pulis?  Pinangaralan si Nora sa Bulaklak bilang Best Actress ng Metro Manila Film Festival, Catholic Mass Media Awards at FAMAS.

Ang ticket para sa bawa’t screening ay nagkakahalaga ng P 80.00.  Bilang bahagi ng layunin ng ICON na ipahayag at patuloy na ipagbunyi sa bagong henerasyon ang sining ni Nora Aunor, ang mga estudyante at kabataan ay bibigyan ng discount.

 

GABI NG PARANGAL

Ang gabi ng Pebrero 25 ay magsisilbing Gabi ng Parangal din para sa kauna-unahang Icon Awards.  Ang taunang award na ito ay iginagawad sa mga alagad ng sining at industriya bilang pagpupugay sa kanilang naiambag para sa ikauunlad nito.  Para sa taong ito, ang Icon Awards ay ibibigay sa mga supporting actresses na nakasama sa pelikula ni Nora Aunor sa pelikula.  Ang mga actress na ito ay maituturing nating mga movie queens din in their own right.  Kasama sa mga nominado sina Perla Bautista (Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo, Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit, Bulaklak sa City Jail), Marissa Delgado (Bona, I Can’t Stop Loving You, Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M), Bella Flores (Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak, Atsay, Palengke Queen), Anita Linda (Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, T-Bird at Ako, Batu-bato sa Langit), Caridad Sanchez (Sidhi, I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa, Flor Contemplacion Story) at Gloria Sevilla ( Nasaan Ka Inay, Banaue, Bakya Mo Neneng).

Bibigyang parangal din bilang Natatanging Noranian si Nanay Ester ng Federation of Nora Aunor Followers na siyang tinatayang oldest living Noranian sa gulang na higit sa siyamnapu.

Ang Gabi ng Parangal ay idaraos sa ganap na 8:00 PM sa pagitan ng dalawang screenings.  Ito ay pangungunahan ni Ms. Dolly Ann Carvajal bilang host.  Magbibigay din ng mga espesyal na production numbers sina Teri Onor at Lady Guy.  Ang mga trophies para sa okasyon na ito ay iniambag ni Antonio Flores ng ICON-Canada.

WORLD CINEMA ACTRESS

            Sa lobby naman ng nasabing sinehan, magkakaroon ng isang one-day exhibit na pinamagatang Nora Aunor: World Cinema Actress.  Ang exhibit ay nakatuon sa mga pelikulang nagbigay ng karangalan kay Nora Aunor sa ibang bansa katulad ng “The Flor Contemplacion Story” (Best Actress, Cairo International Film Festival), “Bakit May Kahapon Pa?” (Best Actress, Penang International Film Festival) at “Naglalayag” (Best Actress, Brussels International Film Festival).   

Tunay ngang karapat-dapat bigyan ng parangal ng Pelikula at Lipunan si Ms. Nora Aunor sa pamamagitan ng isang espesyal na araw dahil sa malaking naiambag nito sa industriya ng pelikulang Pilipino.  Sa kabila ng mga personal na problemang kinahaharap nito sa kasalukuyan, hindi matatawaran o mapapantayan man lamang ang pamamayani nito bilang isang movie queen sa loob halos ng apat na dekada dahil sa kaniyang talento sa pag-arte sa pelikula man, telebisyon o entablado gayundin sa taglay niyang Golden Voice pag-awit.  At bilang isa sa mga Centennial Awardees for the Arts at most-internationally awarded Filipino actress, oras na upang itanghal na National Artist si Ms. Nora Aunor, kasama ni Fernando Poe Jr. at Dolphy.

[munky]

Merun ba mga Nora Aunor DVDs na available?  Gusto ko bilhan nanay ko.  Avid fan sya ni Ate Guy.

[pinoymovies]

The following Nora movies are available on DVD



Other Nora movies are available on VCDs. Click the link below to see the list.
http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/noravcd.html

[jdv1229]

Merun ba mga Nora Aunor DVDs na available?  Gusto ko bilhan nanay ko.  Avid fan sya ni Ate Guy.

some of her later movies are available on vcd format as well...

[jdv1229]

now available on vcd!!! 'Merika click on the link to order this classic Nora Aunor film

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

[loonzhaus]

Martes ng gabi ay nagkita-kita kami nila Albert, Vonnel, Glorina at Marc sa Ace Entertainment Office upang ihanda ang mga gamit ni Ate Guy para sa exhibit ng Pelikula at Lipunan.  Katulad ng nabanggit ko earlier, ang exhibit ay hindi na one day kung hindi para sa duration na ng buong film festival kaya kailangang pagandahin.  Earlier, nag-meeting sina Albert at ang Mowelfund representatives and pinag-usapan ang mga requirements natin for the exhibit – isang glass case with lock para sa trophies, easels para sa movie posters at tarpaulin standees.  Lahat ito ay buong-puso namang ibinigay ng Mowelfund.

Alas-siyete ang usapan namin nila Albert pero mag-a-alas-otso na ay nasa labas pa rin kami ng gate ni Glorina at naghihintay sa pagdating nila Albert at Vonnel.  Tumambay pa nga kami sa kanto ng 8th at Liberty Avenues at uminom ng Coke at kumain ng Jack & Jill Pretzels at chicharon na tinda ni manong magba-balot.  Nag-ring ang fone ko at nakatanggap kami ng tawag kina Albert at Vonnel – bad news pala kaya wala pa sila – ‘yung mga movie posters na ipina-kuwadro namin sa Recto para sa exhibit ay nawawala.  Hindi daw makita ng pinag-pagawaan at nagwawala na talaga sina Albert dahil priceless ang mga ito.  Nang humupa ang init ng ulo dahil nangako ang gumagawa ng frames na hahanapin ito (apparently, nailagay daw sa isang canister na naibigay naman nila sa ibang customer!), gumawa na lang ng paraan si Albert at nakiusap kay Mandy Diaz upang ipahiram nito ang posters niya.  Awang-awa ako kay Albert dahil earlier, sa sobrang stress niya sa preparations namin ay inatake siya ng asthma at kailangan pang isugod sa St. Luke’s para magpa-usok.

Finally ay dumating sila sa office ng 8:30PM at nagmamadali na kaming pumasok upang ihanda ang mga dadalhin naming exhibit materials sa Gateway.  Unang inihanda ang mga international trophies – Cairo, Penang at Brussels.  Then ang mga posters na ipinadaanan pa namin kina Mandy kay Ate May, ang yaya ni Albert, hahaha, na maysakit din ng araw na ‘yun.  Sumunod ay umakyat kami at namili ng gown na isasama sa display.  After preparing all the materials, we prepared to leave for Gateway to meet the Mowelfund people.  Since wala naman kaming sasakyan, tumawag ng dalawang tricycle si Vonnel at inayos na namin ang almost 5ft high laminated poster ng Flor Contemplacion sa bubong ng isa habang yakap-yakap naman namin nila Albert at Glorina ang mga trophies.  After a bumpy ride to Araneta Center, ibinaba kami sa kanto ng P. Tuazon dahil bawal ang tricycle sa Araneta.  Kesehodang ang bigat ng posters at nakakalaki ng muscles especially ang Penang trophy, ipinarada namin ito from the new Fiesta Carnival to the Coliseum on to Gateway.  Hingal kabayo kami pagdating namin sa Cineplex level, hehehe.

Sa Cineplex, kinausap agad kami nila Barnard ng Mowelfund at ipinaliwanag sa amin ang set-up.  Ilang sandali pa at dumating na din ang grupo nila Nick Deocampo dala ang lahat ng exhibit materials.  Unang inayos ang exhibit hall sa gilid ng Cinema 3 kung saan inilagay lahat ang mga gowns na isinuot ng mga artista sa pelikula or mga events.  Centerpiece ang gown na ginamit ni Susan Roces sa Maruja while nagpalakpakan naman ang mga miron nang tanggalin namin ang Elsa outfit sa Nora Aunor mannequin at palitan ito ng isang black gown na may mahabang slit.  Taray daw sabi ni Direk Nick.  Ginamit niya ito sa Superstar nuon.  Nakalimutan ko ang pangalan ng designer na sinabi nila Albert pero kilala ito.

Sumunod na inayos ay ang mga standees na inilagay naman sa entrance ng Cinema 5 kung saan gaganapin ang opening ng film festival mamayang gabi.  Prominente at elegante ang standee natin showing Ate Guy in her debutante gown.  Si Marc ang nag-prepare ng picture na ginamit para dito.  Nagulat kami nang sinabihan kami na they reserved the space immediately infront of the escalator lobby for the Nora Aunor exhibit.  As in ito ang bubulaga kapag sampa ng mga tao using the escalator from the food court.  Prime space kumbaga.  Mowelfund then gave us the glass case para sa mga trophies at isang 6ft board.  ‘Yung mga easels ay ngayong umaga pa lang maibibigay pati na din ‘yung tarpaulin banners proclaiming Ate Guy as a World Cinema Artist na ginawa din ni Marc dahil hindi natapos ng printer.  Bigla tuloy kaming nataranta kasi nga ay kailangang gawing impressive ang ating display.  Hindi namin na-set-up ang exhibit kahit inabot pa kami ng ala-una pero nabuo na namin ang konsepto with the help of Barnard and Direk Nick and this morning ay babalik sina Albert, Vonnel at Don para gawin ang mga napag-usapan.

It was a long day.  Madami din kaming na-accomplished including the printing of the formal invitation para sa mga guests na ipamimigay ngayon nila Albert, etc.  Kakapagod pero we all feel proud dahil patuloy na kinikilala ng industriya through Mowelfund ang artistry ni Ate Guy.  Isa na lang siguro ang hihilingin namin sa mga babasa nito – sana po ay suportahan natin ang PELIKULA AT LIPUNAN, lalo na ang ating NORA AUNOR DAY sa FEBRUARY 25, 2006.  Sana po ay ma-realize natin na masasayang lahat ang paghahanda ng grupo kung hindi naman natin sisiputin ang dalawang screenings at ang FIRST ICON AWARDS.  Ingats po lagi and mabuhay tayong lahat!

[keating]

Tickets were already sold out for Saturday's screening of TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS & BULAKLAK SA CITY JAIL. My cousin who is an avid fan of Nora Aunor wants to see again O'Hara's TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS and he advice me to get some tickets.

[loonzhaus]

Please text or call ALBERT SUNGA at 0919-5705892.  We still have remaining tickets for both screenings on hand.  Or your cousin may approach me or Glorina who will be manning the ICON booth tomorrow.  We will be there by 5PM.  Tell your cousin also to watch the first ICON Awards where we will honor some notable character actresses and film director Mario O'Hara.  Salamat!

Tickets were already sold out for Saturday's screening of TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS & BULAKLAK SA CITY JAIL. My cousin who is an avid fan of Nora Aunor wants to see again O'Hara's TATLONG TAONG WALANG DIYOS and he advice me to get some tickets.

[keating]

Thanks, loonzhaus. I'll tell to my cousin.

[loonzhaus]

No problem.  Tell your cousin too na tuloy na tuloy po ang Nora Aunor Day ngayon sa Gateway.  Kitakits.

Thanks, loonzhaus. I'll tell to my cousin.

[munky]

The following Nora movies are available on DVD



Other Nora movies are available on VCDs. Click the link below to see the list.
http://hometown.aol.com/pinoymovies1/noravcd.html

Saan available yung Naglalayag?  wala ako makita sa Astro or Tower.   thanks

[jdv1229]

try video city or oddyssey...

[munky]

Mga magkano kaya Naglalayag DVD?

[jdv1229]

Mga magkano kaya Naglalayag DVD?

i think the dvd is not available in Manila... the vcd is P150.00. you could also try ordering thru regalfilms.com

[munky]

i think the dvd is not available in Manila... the vcd is P150.00. you could also try ordering thru regalfilms.com

thanks

[filmboy]

Nora should try some coke or something that'll straighten her out....