Mario O’ Hara is a prolific character in the foundation of our nation’s own cinematic identity. His prominence goes without question as his oeuvre gave birth to some of the best films of the 70’s and the 80’s, all of which lay bare the harrowing truths of the everyday Filipino
Tag: Nora Aunor
“4 Days” Opens October 18 Exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas
Adolf Alix Jr.’s LGBT themed film “4 Days” starring indie actor Mikoy Morales and Sebastian Castro that made its debut at the 2016 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival will now screen at exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas’ Greenbelt 1 and Trinoma starting October 18. “4 Days” takes on the struggles of a
Tuos
Derick Cabrido’s ‘Tuos’ evinces an awe-inspiring tension between its weighty subject; the emotional manipulation of accepting and rejecting the responsibility of a ‘binukot’ practice and the sophisticated animation of ‘Sugidanon: Tikum Kadlum,’ this creative fissure works in the film’s favor which strengthens its artistic qualities. Drawing from its cultural aspect
‘Tuos’ to Have Its Commercial Run on September 2016
For those who still haven’t seen the award-winning film Tuos, here’s your chance! Derrick Cabrido’s Tuos will have its commercial run from September 21 to 28, 2016 in SM Cinemas in Metro Manila and Iloilo. There are no details yet regarding screening schedules but surely, we will be here to update you. Helmed
Urduja Film Festival unveils first ‘Urduja Heritage Film Award’
The Urduja Film Festival honors films that promotes and preserves the country’s cultural and heritage values come to a conclusion as they officially unveil the winners of the 1st Urduja Heritage Film Awards. With all the outstanding movies nominated, a group of professionals gathered to screen all of the entries
Taklub
[highlight color=#939393 ]This review tackles a few scenes from the film in detail. Tread lightly if you haven’t seen the film. Mild spoilers ahead![/highlight] There’s a different speculation towards Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s new film that can only be summed up in one word, one that film buffs and his fans
WATCH: Official trailer for Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Taklub’
Brillante Ma Mendoza‘s Taklub is an official selection to this year’s Un Certain Regard Section at Cannes. It is no foreign ground for either Mendoza or Nora Aunor: Mendoza’s previous film with Aunor Thy Womb (Filipino title: Sinapupunan, ‘12) has also played in the same festival and section. The 68th Cannes Film Festival will run May
TSZ #2: ‘Dementia’ (2014)
THE SPOILER ZONE is a haven (on a different dimension, perhaps? Erm, doesn’t matter…) in which one can further discuss a film most elaborate and insightful as possible, in hoping that for a deeper understanding on said film. Here spoiler-y details not only allowed, but encouraged. So step out, if you
Dementia
Dementia is a thing of curious alchemy. There is a scene nearing its end that simultaneously affirms and overturns its ideological confusions: Heavily influenced by New Asian horror, Percival M. Intalan’s debut feature as director is not a story strictly about hateful ghouls, but it is about hurt and betrayal
Nora Aunor on Cinemalaya Posting Films on YouTube: “I think it’s like stealing.”
As predicted, the Awards Night for Philippine independent film festival Cinemalaya was, to sum up in two terms, very awkward. Winning Best Actress for Joel Lamangan’s Hustisya, Nora Aunor expressed her thoughts on the issue of Cinemalaya uploading previous years’ full-length entries to YouTube for free, saying it is tantamount to stealing.
