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Vice nanghinayang, ‘di na matutuloy ang dream project nila ni Jaclyn Jose
MALUNGKOT at nanghihinayang si Vice Ganda na hindi na kailanman matutuloy ang dream project niya kasama si Jaclyn Jose. Nai-pitch na raw ng Phenomenal Box-Office Star sa mga taga-Star Cinema ang naisip niyang pelikula na sana’y pagbibidahan nila ng yumaong veteran actress. Nagluluksa rin ngayon si Vice sa biglaang pagpanaw ng Cannes Film Festival Best.....»»
5 iconic Jaclyn Jose roles that made a mark in Philippine cinema
Cannes award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose may have passed too soon, but she left a lasting legacy through her laid-back acting performances, which was prevalent in her numerous film appearances. As coined by local film enthusiasts, her “no acting” acting style initially brought her local attention when Filipinos realized her somewhat emotionless line delivery in most.....»»
French star Emmanuelle Béart speaks out against incest, sexual abuse
in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Children, French actress Emmanuelle Béart spoke up against incest and sexual abuse, the subject of the documentary she co-directed with Anastasia Mikova, which premiered at the 26th French Film Festival at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) cinema on Saturday......»»
Rio Locsin: From bit player, sexy star to one of Phl cinema’s acting gems
It’s a dream enough to be an actress but what more to be like Rio Locsin who, aside from being one of Philippine Cinema’s acting gems, is gifted with an elegant, ageless beauty? In case you didn’t know, Rio served as the epitome of beauty in the song called Langit Na Naman by the Hotdog, a famous Filipino band in the mid-‘70s......»»
ManiPopCon to celebrate Pinoy geekdom with Mackenyu, games, classic cinema
Apart from Japanese star Mackenyu Arata, a.k.a. Roronoa Zoro, in Netflix’s hit live-action show One Piece, American voice actress Mela Lee will also take part in Manila Pop Culture Convention (ManiPopCon) from Nov. 17 to 19 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.....»»
S. Korea’s filmmaking diaspora: telling their ‘own stories’
The rise of South Korean diasporic cinema has allowed the artists involved to feel less alone, one filmmaker told Busan International Film Festival attendees on Friday. Six films from the diaspora are unspooling as part of a special sidebar this year in the South Korean port city, including Isaac Chung's Oscar-winner "Minari" and Celine Song's Sundance favorite "Past Lives". Since "Parasite" became the first non-English-language film to win a Best Picture Oscar, films made by the Korean diaspora have experienced a remarkable surge, with filmmakers delving into culture-spanning narratives that encompass their varied experiences. "(The) main thing it's done, at least for myself, is to know that as I tell my own stories, people are finding common ground to relate with one another," Justin Chon, who directed 2021 adoption drama "Blue Bayou", told reporters. He has since directed four episodes of the successful Apple TV+ series "Pachinko", the story of an ethnic Korean family living in Japan, based on the novel by Min Jin Lee. When "other immigrants and minorities in the United States are telling their stories, the only thing it does is signal to me that I really wasn't alone this entire time", he said. "Minari" director Chung said as a second-generation Korean-American, he had always felt "a loss of a place that I don't fully understand that is far away from me". Korean-American actors Steven Yeun and John Cho were unable to comment on their American projects due to the ongoing Screen Actors Guild strike, but both freely discussed why they believed the work stoppage was important. "I think the strike is a very righteous act of making sure that we ensure and protect artists and those who are living an actor's life and a writer's life," Yeun said. "And there are many people who don't have safeguards.... I sit here with so much privilege to be here and to be able to talk about it." Cho, who starred in the 2018 thriller "Searching" which is screening at this year's BIFF, said artificial intelligence -- a key concern for striking actors -- has "put people out of work" in the entertainment industry. "When I go to see a movie (it's) to see people enacting a human drama and to have an experience with an audience watching human expression," he said. "And so behind the scenes, if we start taking out people, the art form is going to suffer." Collaboration The festival's diaspora section features several intriguing collaborations between diasporic and South Korean artists as well as those from other nationalities. "Burning" (2018), for example, is based on Japanese writer Haruki Murakami's novel, directed by acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong, and stars Yeun. Korean-Canadian director Song's "Past Lives" (2023), meanwhile, co-stars South Korean actor Teo Yoo and Korean-American actress Greta Lee. Yoo, who is fluent in English, on Thursday candidly expressed the challenges he faced in trying to present himself as an appealing love interest to the American audience. In "Past Lives", he plays a South Korean character who speaks English with a heavy accent and less-than-perfect fluency. Director Chon's latest film "Jamojaya", which features a collaboration with Indonesian rapper Rich Brian and actor Yayu Unru, had its Asian premiere at BIFF. "So this is my fifth film, and the first three were centered around Korean Americans," Chon said after a BIFF screening on Friday, when asked about his collaboration with Indonesian artists. "To really create empathy and understanding for ourselves as a whole, we should start telling each other stories, especially in the whole Asian diaspora." The post S. Korea’s filmmaking diaspora: telling their ‘own stories’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Dolly todo-pasalamat kay Kathryn bago mag-showing ang ‘A Very Good Girl’: ‘Forever an honor…you were the best surprise!’
PINUSUAN at umani ng sandamakmak na like at comments mula sa netizens ang bonggang pasasalamat ni Dolly de Leon sa Box-office Queen na si Kathryn Bernardo. Hinding-hindi makakalimutan ng internationally-acclaimed actress ang naging experience niya working with Kathryn sa pelikula ng Star Cinema na “A Very Good Girl.” Idinaan ni Dolly sa kanyang Instagram account.....»»
Ruru Madrid, Yassi Pressman nagpakilig, nagpaiyak sa ‘Video City’; pwedeng manalong best actor at best actress
GRABE! As in grabe talaga! Ngayon na lang kami uli kasi naka-witness ng super successful na premiere night makalipas ang mahigit tatlong taon. Punumpuno ang SM Megamall Cinema 9 kagabi, September 19, kung saan ginanap ang premiere night ng latest offering ng Viva Films at GMA Pictures na “Video City”. Present siyempre ang lead stars.....»»
20 years later, Bea Alonzo, Dennis Trillo reunite in ‘Love Before Sunrise’
Twenty years since working together at ABS-CBN’s K2BU show, two of the Philippines’ most celebrated stars, Bea Alonzo and Dennis Trillo, are reuniting for a TV series under GMA Network and Viu Philippines. Their latest collaboration, Love Before Sunrise, promises to be an intricate tale of lost love and missed opportunities that will mine the maturity and skills of the two well-honed artists. The press conference for Love Before Sunrise was held at Cinema 2 of SM Megamall on a rainy Saturday afternoon, 16 September, graced by key members of the cast including Andrea Torres, Sid Lucero, Ricky Davao, Jackie Lou Blanco, Isay Alvarez, Rodjun Cruz and Matet de Leon. But all eyes, of course, were on the two lead stars who were back in each other’s company after two decades. “For me, it feels familiar, but at the same time it feels all new, so it’s a different feeling. But I love this feeling because there’s this level of trust kasi pareho kaming ni-launch sa (because both of us were launched at) Star Circle,” said Alonzo of her co-star. “I feel na I can trust him and I feel na kahit na magkalayo kami ng matagal na panahon, naging fan niya ako from the sidelines (I feel that I can trust him and I feel that even though we were apart for a long time, I became his fan from the sidelines),” she continued. The 35-year-old actress added, “I’ve seen him grow as an actor so I just feel lucky and honored working with him on this one.” Alonzo admitted to feeling a touch of unease on the first day of filming for Love Before Sunrise. “At first, mahirap kasi kailangan ninyo munang makilala ulit ‘yung isa’t isa (At first, it was hard because you had to get to know each other again).” “But then, we’re professional actors, so we got over that easily. We had to make the scene work,” she added. Love Before Sunrise will premiere in advance on Viu Philippines starting 23 September, offering 48 hours of exclusive streaming before it officially airs on GMA Telebabad on 25 September. The series unravels the story of ex-lovers Atom (Dennis) and Stella (Bea) who parted ways upon realizing they had found love at the wrong time. But years later, their paths cross again, and they find themselves regretting the loss of each other while trapped in unhappy marriages. This reunion drama is helmed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz with associate director Carlo Cannu assisting, and produced by the GMA Entertainment Group. The post 20 years later, Bea Alonzo, Dennis Trillo reunite in ‘Love Before Sunrise’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Horror, whodunit, action, inspiration
We are drowning in content from gazillions of platforms, and it’s hard to pick which movie is worth your time. Here’s a rundown of popular picks now playing in cinemas and on the streamers. ‘A Haunting in Venice’ (2023) If you are a fan of Agatha Christie and Christie’s fictional Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, then indulge yourself in A Haunting in Venice, the third installment in the Poirot cinematic universe and the sequel to Death on the Nile (2022). The first Poirot movie was Murder on the Orient Express (2017). Kenneth Branagh directs and reprises his role as the mustachioed detective in A Haunting in Venice, a stylish, dark, eerie whodunit mystery set in post-World War II Venice. I saw this at the luxurious Venice Ultra Cinema at the Venice Grand Canal — the perfect venue to enhance the movie’s Venice-canal mystery feels. Here, the retired Poirot is forced to solve a spooky murder by attending a séance at a haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, you’ll have fun solving the mystery with him. (Now showing in cinemas) ‘Immersion’ (2023) From Japanese filmmaker Takashi Shimizu, best known as the creator of Ju-on: The Grudge, comes another horror film, Immersion. Utilizing modern technology to incorporate into his supernatural tale, Shimizu takes viewers to a VR-reality research facility where all the horror takes place. Starring Daigo Nishihata, Noa Kawazoe Rina Ikoma and Yûta Hiraoka, Immersion uses grisly murder, rape, adultery, vengeance and redemption as themes in this modern tale of terror. (Now showing in cinemas) ‘The Equalizer 3’ (2023) [caption id="attachment_185049" align="aligncenter" width="525"] DENZEL Washington in ‘The Equalizer 3.’ | photograph courtesy of SONY PICTURES[/caption] As long as it’s Denzel Washington, the film is bound to be important. The vigilante action film directed by Antoine Fuqua is the action-packed sequel to The Equalizer 2 and the final installment in The Equalizer trilogy. Washington reprises his role as retired US Marine and DIA officer Robert McCall, who is now settled peacefully in a small town in Southern Italy. He’s made new friends, life is good, life is violence-free. But when McCall discovers that his new friends are under the control of the local mafia, then he has no choice but to unleash his government-assassin skills and wipe them all out. With action-man Fuqua directing and Washington’s star power, The Equalizer 3 makes for one hell of a finale. (Now showing in cinemas) ‘Tár’ (2022) [caption id="attachment_185046" align="aligncenter" width="525"] CATE Blanchett as Lydia Tár. | photograph courtesy of UNIVERSAL PICTURES[/caption] In Todd Field’s Oscar-nominated psychological thriller, Cate Blanchett plays Lydia Tár, a world-renowned conductor facing accusations of misconduct. The riveting, thought-provoking film delves on cancel culture and the #MeToo movement from a compelling angle. This film, one of the best from last year’s Best Picture nominations at the Academy Awards, also won Blanchett the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. Field’s superb film is restrained yet thick with tension. It’s for cinephiles who enjoy deep conversations and discussions on art versus artists, among other issues. (On HBO Go) ‘A Million Miles Away’ (2023) [caption id="attachment_185051" align="aligncenter" width="525"] MICHAEL Peña in ‘A Million Miles Away.’ | photograph courtesy of AMAZON PRIME[/caption] Inspired by a true story, A Million Miles Away stars Michael Peña as NASA flight engineer José Hernández. The biopic follows the life of the flight engineer from his hometown in Mexico to his life on the International Space Station. The stirring tale reveals to viewers how Hernandez started out as a farm worker before becoming an engineer, then an astronaut. If you feel that your dreams are impossible, then get your motivational shot from this movie. The post Horror, whodunit, action, inspiration appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Jericho Rosales stars in Cinema One’s Monday drama this September
Asian Drama King Jericho Rosales exhibits his acting versatility in his signature films that will grace Cinema One’s Monday Drama block this September. Catch him as the loving father Robert in Alagwa (4 September), aspiring musician Diego in Siargao (11 September), romantic Joven in Nasaan Ka Man (18 September) and ex-boyfriend Ethan in #Walang Forever (25 September), airing Mondays at 9 p.m. [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="179512,179514"] Meanwhile, fall in love with the charms of Kapamilya actress Erich Gonzales as Cinema One relives her memorable big screen characters from 18 to 22 September, 7 p.m. Catch Erich as the bubbly baker Joey in Suddenly It’s Magic (18 September), a vicious aswang named Corazon in Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang (19 September), stuntwoman Kray in We Will Not Die Tonight (20 September), hopeless romantic Yumi in I Do (21 September) and campus princess Erin in Once a Princess (22 September). Cinema One also brings the iconic films of the New Gen cinema queens from 25 to 29 September, 7 p.m. Catch Judy Ann Santos’ Sabel (25 September), Claudine Barretto’s Milan (26 September), Bea Alonzo’s A Second Chance”(27 September), Angel Locsin’s In The Name of Love (28 September) and Kathryn Bernardo’s The Hows of Us (29 September). Cinema One, the home of Filipino blockbuster movies, is available on Cignal ch. 45, SKYcable ch. 56, GSat Direct TV ch. 14 and other local cable service providers. Follow Cinema One on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. The post Jericho Rosales stars in Cinema One’s Monday drama this September appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
JuanFlix presents Regal Entertainment classics
In celebration of Regal Entertainment Inc.’s founding anniversary this August, JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel presents a collection of nine classic films produced by the legendary movie production company. JuanFlix’s Regal Films line-up features iconic works by Peque Gallaga, Elwood Perez, Maryo J. de los Reyes, Jose Javier Reyes, Mel Chionglo and Chito S. Roño, who are some of the most prominent filmmakers in the Philippine film industry. Peque Gallaga’s provocative thriller Scorpio Nights is about a sordid affair between a young man and a married woman. Funded by the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines, the film received praise for its social commentary and won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Cinematography and Best Music in 1986. Waikiki by Elwood Perez is a family drama about three women caught between traditional Filipino values and liberal Western conduct. Another cinematic gem from Perez is Isang Gabi Tatlong Babae, which examines the complex lives and desires of its three female characters. Maryo J. de los Reyes’ Sa Paraiso ni Efren and Laman explores the subject of friendship that becomes entangled with the destructive nature of desire. The former film was written by filmmaker Jun Lana, while the latter won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress for Elizabeth Oropesa. Mel Chionglo’s Sinner or Saint, written by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee, is about a young woman who rejects societal norms and lives life on her own terms. Live Show by Jose Javier Reyes explores the lives of sex performers and what drives them to pursue work in the sex trade industry. Minsan May Isang Puso, also directed by Reyes, tackles a middle-class family’s reversal of fortune when the patriarch becomes severely ill, leaving his family members with the responsibility of keeping the family afloat. Chito S. Roño’s Babae sa Bintana is an action-thriller that tells the story of a man who begins a relationship with his new neighbor while being gradually lured into Manila’s underworld. Founded by Lily Monteverde in August 1973, Regal Entertainment has produced commercially successful films and television programs spanning all genres, cementing its legacy as one of the leading production companies in the country. Regal Films classics are now streaming on JuanFlix via subscription, at P99/month and P499/year. To register, visit www.juanflix.com.ph. In addition to these Filipino films, JuanFlix also acquired Krzysztof Kielowski’s Three Colours trilogy and French New Wave films from Jacques Demy, Agnès Varda and François Truffaut for its World Cinema line-up. The post JuanFlix presents Regal Entertainment classics appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Nadine Lustre, ‘Family Matters’ victorious at 71st FAMAS
The 71st Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), the country’s oldest award-giving body for cinema, held its 2023 awarding ceremony on 13 August at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel. The drama Family Matters, an entry at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, emerged victorious after bagging four awards out of 12 nominations. Family Matters bested other nominees in the Best Picture award such as Blue Room, Leonor Will Never Die, La Traidora and Deleter. Aside from its Best Picture win, the film also won Best Actor for Noel Trinidad, Best Supporting Actress for Nikki Valdez and Best Editing (Beng Bandong). [caption id="attachment_171195" align="aligncenter" width="525"] 71ST FAMAS Best Actress awardee Nadine Lustre. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF VIVA[/caption] Directed by Nuel Naval, Family Matters is a drama-comedy film that revolves around an elderly married couple and their children who must take turns caring for their parents, especially their stroke-stricken father. Meanwhile, multi-award-winning actress Nadine Lustre secured her second FAMAS Best Actress award for portraying Kichi in the 2019 thriller film Greed. Lustre received her first FAMAS Best Actress award for her performance in the 2018 romance film Never Not Love You. With this achievement, the 29-year-old actress extended her record as the youngest woman to win the Best Actress award at the FAMAS. Several artists and prominent figures also received special awards during the ceremony. Veteran actresses Liza Lorena and Marita Zobel won the Susan Roces Celebrity Award and the FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively. Popular young actress Jillian Ward received the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award, while actor-director Jun Urbano, known for his iconic “Mr. Shooli” character, was honored with the Dr. Jose R. Perez Memorial Award. Actor and Senator Lito Lapid received the Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award, with Mischa and Mattie Lapid accepting the award on behalf of their grandfather, who was absent that night. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez also won the FAMAS Exemplary Award in Public Service. Below is the full list of the 71st FAMAS Awards winners: Best Picture: Family Matters Best Director: Ma-an Asuncion Dagñalan, Blue Room Best Actress: Nadine Lustre, Greed Best Actor: Noel Trinidad, Family Matters Best Supporting Actress: Nikki Valdez, Family Matters Best Supporting Actor: Sid Lucero, Reroute Best Screenplay: Abet Raz and Alejandro Ramos, La Traidora Best Cinematography: Neil Daza, Blue Room Best Production Design: Eero Yves Francisco, Leonor Will Never Die Best Editing: Beng Bandong, Family Matters Best Musical Score: Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso, Blue Room Best Sound: Alizen Andrade and Immanuel Verona, Reroute Best Short Film: Kurt Soberano’sGolden Bells Male Star of the Night: Sid Lucero Female Star of the Night: Jillian Ward Face of the Night (Male): Mon Confiado Face of the Night (Female): Nadine Lustre Susan Roces Celebrity Award: Liza Lorena FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award: Marita Zobel German Moreno Youth Achievement Award: Jillian Award Dr. Jose R. Perez Memorial Award: Jun Urbano Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award: Lito Lapid FAMAS Exemplary Award in Public Service: Ferdinand Martin Romualdez The post Nadine Lustre, ‘Family Matters’ victorious at 71st FAMAS appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cinemalaya acting winners mostly first-timers
The Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, which this year had the theme “IlumiNasyon,” concluded its 10-day run on 13 August with the awarding ceremony held at the grand lobby of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. Jasmine Curtis-Smith hosted the ceremony and sweetly reminded everyone of the goal to conclude it in less than two hours. Iti Mapupukaw made history in Cinemalaya's 19 years of operations by being the first animated entry and winning Best Film in the full-length category. “Gusto kong ibigay ito sa lahat ng mga Eric na inalisan ng bibig at hindi nakapagsalita,” said the movie’s director, Carl Joseph Papa, in his acceptance speech. He was referring to the lead character named Eric (played by Carlo Aquino) who literally has no mouth and can’t speak but goes on to overcome a traumatic experience. In the short film category, Januar Yap’s Sibuyas ni Perfecto was named Best Film for its “quiet but coruscating take on social iniquity and how the poor’s exploitation by the rich is driven by their own denigration and self-abasement.” The top-grossing Iti Mapupukaw also won the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific) award for “its finely nuanced, masterfully crafted tale of healing, friendships and young love, effectively utilizing state-of-the-art technology that is integrate to its storytelling.” The NETPAC for short film went to Hinakdal for “its pithy, layered and strong social commentary lace with dollops of humor.” Dolly de Leon, who plays Eric’s mother Rosalinda, won Best Performance of a Supporting Actress. She thanked Papa “for your beautiful script, your beautiful story,” adding“Kung hindi dahil sa ’yo, talagang hindi ito mangyayari.” The internationally acclaimed actress also thanked the movie’s producers Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas of Project 8 Projects film production company, as well as costars Carlo Aquino and Gio Gahol. She then exclaimed, “Grabe, first time kong makatanggap at magsalita ng award dito sa Pilipinas. Ang sarap pala ng feeling.” She later clarified to media outlets covering the event that she meant giving an acceptance award here in the Philippines. She wasn’t able to do that when she won the Famas Best Supporting Actress award in 2020 for the film Verdict. Newcomer Pat Tingjuy, who played the lead role in the coming-of-age volleyball movie Rookie, bagged the award for Best Performance of an Actress in first-ever acting project. She was understandably speechless when she accepted her award. “I don’t know what to say,” she said, but went on to thank the producers, who are also from Project 8 Projects, and then admitted, “Naiyak ako.” Tingjuy’s costar Mikoy Morales won the award for Best Performance of an Actor for his other entry, the sexually charged Tether. “This means so much to me,” said the GMA-7’s homegrown artist in his acceptance speech. Rounding up the acting awards was Bon Andrew Lentejas for Best Supporting Actor, who was singled out for his “engaging portrayal of a young man trying to under his best friend’s difficult ways” in another coming-of-age movie, Huling Palabas. Tingjuy, Morales and Lentejas are all first-time acting award winners. The stellar cast of Ang Duyan ng Magiting — including de Leon, Agot Isidro, Bituin Escalante, Joel Saracho and Paolo O’Hara — was given the special award for Best Ensemble Acting. Dustin Celestino’s full-length feature film got the Special Jury Prize for presenting, among others, a “trenchant portrait of the wages of political violence.” Its counterpart in the short film category went to Sam Villa-Real and Kim Timan’s Hm Hm Mhm for “its boldly experimental verve to depict a woman revisiting the darker aspects of her childhood.” The Best Director awards were bestowed on Ryan Espinosa Machado for Huling Palabas (full-length feature) and Mike Cabarles for Makoko sa Baybay (short film). Machado was commended for effectively harnessing “the resources of art to come up with a deeply personal film that evokes fond memories of pre-digital cinema while paying homage to one’s small-town roots, and how all of this contributes to fashioning self-respect and self-identity.” Cabarles was lauded for employing “the resources of cinema in effectively evoking the loneliness of two brothers missing their mother whom they have lost to the sea.” The awards for Best Screenplay were given to Jopy Arnaldo, who also directed Gitling (full-length feature film), and Arvin Belarmino, the cowriter, along with Kyla Romero, of Hinakdal (short film). Gitling was cited for “its very tender tale of two persons bridging the divide between races and cultures and, through constructed language and through silence and even evasion, coming to a poignant understanding of the heart.” On the other hand, Hinakdal got the jury’s nod for the “very striking narrative that remakes the horror genre while humanizing and endowing them with heart and soul.” Kevin Mayuga’s When This Is All Over won three technical awards: Best Cinematography for Martika Escobar, Best Production Design and Best Original Musical Score for Kindred. Kindred is composed of Justin Punzalan, Vince Dalida, Luis Montales, Jaime San Juan, Moses Webb, Fern Tan, Jorge Juan Wieneke V, Othello Intia. Samatha Lee’s Rookie nabbed the Best Editing award for Ilsa Malsi while Gian Arre’s Tether got the Best Sound for the filmmaker who’s also responsible for this technical aspect. Rookie also received the Audience Choice award for full-length feature film, along with Hinakdal in the short film category. The post Cinemalaya acting winners mostly first-timers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LIST: Big winners ng Cinemalaya 2023; ‘Iti Mapupukaw,’ ‘Rookie’ humakot ng parangal
DALAWANG pelikula ang humakot ng mga parangal sa katatapos lang na Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2023. Una na riyan ang “Iti Mapupukaw” ni Carl Joseph Papa na nag-uwi ng Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) for full-length film, best supporting actress para kay Dolly de Leon, at best film (full-length feature film). […] The post LIST: Big winners ng Cinemalaya 2023; ‘Iti Mapupukaw,’ ‘Rookie’ humakot ng parangal appeared first on Bandera......»»
Phl cinema in the first year of BBM
Here, we look back at the state of the Philippine film industry since he took the seat of power 13 months ago. When President Marcos Jr. became the 17th leader of the nation, the country was on the brink of the “new normal.” The campaign elections even saw multitudes of crowds in the streets, the Filipinos’ political passion overpowering the fear of a Covid-19 infection. Covid-pandemic viewing By May 2022, the month of the presidential campaigns, the Department of Health said the country was at “minimal-risk case classification” with an average of only 159 cases per day. By June 2022, when the President took his oath, 69.4 million Filipinos had been fully vaccinated. Along with the country, the Philippine film industry started healing. On the same month, the country went under Covid-19 Alert Level 2, with 50-percent allowed capacity in indoor cinemas. Live film festivals The Marcos administration saw the return of Filipino film festivals in theaters. On Marcos’ fifth month as president, the QCinema International Film Festival, with the theme “in10City,” held hybdrid screenings — in-person and online. The Metro Manila Film Festival in December 2022, six months into the new presidency, went full force in cinemas for the second time during the pandemic. Earlier, in 2020, during the Duterte administration, the festival was held online for the first time, and the following year, in December 2021, after level alert measures in the Philippines were relaxed, the MMFF finally went back to the cinemas. However, only around 300 cinemas (down from the usual 900) were allowed to screen the MMFF entries. Meanwhile, the 18th edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival was held from 5 August to 31 October 2022 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, in select mall cinemas and online. But what made a mark during the Marcos administration’s first year was the inaugural edition of the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival. The SMMFF was held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. Organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in partnership with the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines, the first MMFF was supposed to be held in 2020, but was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2023, held from 8 to 18 April 2023 with the theme “Tuloy-tuloy ang Saya,” the summer festival featured eight entries and, like its December counterpart, even held a Parade of Stars. About Us But Not About Us by Jun Lana, produced by The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films and Quantum Films, emerged as the first Best Picture of the summer festival. [caption id="attachment_161372" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] About Us But Not About Us by Jun Lana[/caption] The Film Development Council of the Philippines’ sixth edition of its own mini-film festival, held during the Marcos administration’s third month, headed back to cinemas, offering free access to award-winning classic films of the new National Artists for Film and Broadcast Arts at TriNoma Cinema in Quezon City and in all Cinematheque centers nationwide (Manila, Iloilo, Negros, Davao and Nabunturan). CCP closes for renovations On 1 September 2022, CCP president Margarita Moran-Floirendo announced during a hearing of the Senate committee on cultural communities, that The Cultural Center of the Philippines — home to the Cinemalaya festival — will close its doors starting January 2023 for renovation and structural retrofitting works, and will reopen in March 2025. This marks the first time that Cinemalaya, on its 19th year, which has the theme “ilumiNasyon,” will be held at various venues inside the adjacent Philippine International Convention Center, from 4 to 13 August 2023. The rise of political films With the country deeply driven by polarized political views, the Marcos administration saw a war between political commercial films. [caption id="attachment_161370" align="aligncenter" width="1800"] ‘MAID in Malacanang’ stars Cristine Reyes, Diego Loyzaga and Ella Cruz. | Photograph courtesy of viva[/caption] On 29 July 2022, Darryl Yap’s period drama Maid in Malacañang, touted as “the most controversial film of the year,” was released to packed cinemas. The movie, about the Marcos family’s last three days in Malacañang Palace before they were forced into exile, premiered at SM North EDSA and was released nationwide on 3 August 2022. Yap, who passionately campaigned for Marcos, became a controversial filmmaker with the release of his Marcos film. Leni Robredo supporters tried to boycott the film, with some Filipino movie critics exposing themselves as heavily political and non-neutral with their reviews, accusing the film of propaganda and historical revisionism. The attempt to quash the movie’s release failed and it became a box-office hit, with producer Viva Films releasing a statement that it earned a whopping P21 million on its opening day and P63 million three days after its release. It was the first time in Philippine cinema history that local theaters nationwide saw a deluge of moviegoers lining up to watch a movie on the big screen, mostly driven by political affiliation. Another unsuccessful political attempt to diminish the film’s release was Vince Tañada’s re-release of his Martial Law film Katips to counter Maid in Malacañang. Tañada’s film eventually won Best Picture at the Famas Awards. MIM actress Ella Cruz’s remark during a press conference, that “history is like tsismis,” further fanned the flames of political debate online. Eight months later, in March 2022, Viva released Yap’s second installment in his Marcos trilogy, Martyr or Murderer, which now focused on Ferdinand Marcos and the assassination of Ninoy Aquino. Two anti-Marcos movies rose to combat the film — Joel Lamangan’s Oras de Peligro, released on the same day, and Tañada’s movie adaptation of his musical play Ako Si Ninoy, released one week earlier. Movie buffs, political analysts, film critics, the press and social media influencers dove into feverish commentaries on the three films, and Philippine cinemas were ignited and, for a while, became alive with social discourse. New FDCP head On 21 July 2022, Tirso S. Cruz III officially assumed his position as the head of the country’s national film agency, the Film Development Council of the Philippines. He replaced Liza Diño, who was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as FDCP chairperson on 12 August 2016. [caption id="attachment_161368" align="aligncenter" width="736"] FDCP chair Tirso Cruz III. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF FDCP[/caption] Cruz, a veteran actor, said that the target of the FDCP under the Marcos administration was to support local films, not just in Metro Manila, but also from regional filmmakers. He also professed support for film students and highlighted archiving as part of the FDCP’s agenda, with 42,000 materials in its archives to be salvaged. MTRCB In September 2022, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board released a statement addressing the controversy about its proposal to expand its jurisdiction to online streaming services like Netflix, Vivamax, Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms. The MTRCB said it was responding to multitudes of complaints from parents and other concerned groups demanding that the agency regulate movie and TV online platforms to protect children from harmful viewing. The Marcos administration has seen a continuous boom in streamers, which began during the pandemic, with Vivamax becoming one of the leading local streamers due to the popularity of Filipino sexploitation films. On 23 February 2023, MTRCB chairperson Lala Sotto-Antonio expressed her gratitude to Senators Francis “Tol” Tolentino, Grace Poe and Sherwin Gatchalian for the separate bills they filed that would amend and expand the board’s mandate. “We welcome the move to amend the charter of the MTRCB as it will allow the agency to adequately adapt to changes in technology and the ever-evolving needs of the viewing public and our other stakeholders,” Sotto-Antonio said before the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media chaired by Senator Robinhood C. Padilla. Eddie Garcia Act In January 2023, the chamber passed through voice voting House Bill 1270, or the proposed Eddie Garcia Act, at the House plenary session. [caption id="attachment_161367" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] HOUSE Bill 1270 has been proposed in honor of the late actor Eddie Garcia. | Photograph courtesy of gma-7[/caption] Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte authored the bill, which aims to provide workers in the movie, television and radio entertainment industry opportunities for well-paid employment and protect them from economic exploitation, abuse and harassment, as well as hazardous working conditions. The bill was named after the late veteran actor Eddie Garcia, who died in 2019 after suffering a neck injury while shooting the television series Rosang Agimat, produced by GMA Network. According to Villafuerte, productions would go from 16 to 24 continuous work hours per set and would rush productions to save costs. The proposed law mandates that normal work hours of the worker or talent shall be eight hours a day; overtime work should not exceed more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period; and the total number of work hours shall not exceed 60 hours in a week. Paul Soriano Relatively unknown to most Pinoy moviegoers, filmmaker Paul Soriano was put on the limelight as the man behind the President’s advertisements — way back from campaigns since Marcos started out as vice governor, and then, governor of Ilocos Norte, up until his senatorial campaign, and eventually his campaign for the vice presidency and presidency. [caption id="attachment_161371" align="aligncenter" width="781"] PRESIDENTIAL Adviser on Creative Communications Paul Soriano. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF ig/PAUL SORIANO[/caption] Of course, the opposition in the film industry predictably canceled Soriano, the blood nephew of First Lady Liza Cacho Araneta-Marcos. Dolly de Leon It was also during the BBM era that Filipina actress Dolly de Leon gained international fame for her performance in the 2022 Cannes Palme d’Or winner Triangle of Sadness. [caption id="attachment_161366" align="aligncenter" width="705"] Dolly de Leon gained international fame for her performance in the 2022 Cannes Palme d’Or winner ‘Triangle of Sadness.’ | Photograph courtesy ofig/dolly de leon[/caption] The 54-year old film, television and theater actress made history by becoming the first Filipino actor to be nominated at the British Academy Film Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Filipino movie fans and critics, having been exposed to global content since the rise of the streamers, plus the proliferation of self-published movie reviews, are generally still disappointed with the output and system of the Philippine film industry, but filled with hope that, with full support from the government, Philippine cinema will finally become truly internationally competitive, sustainable and recognized. The post Phl cinema in the first year of BBM appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Kathryn Bernardo ikinumpara ni Dolly de Leon kay Nora Aunor: ‘Walang kaere-ere, sobrang cool na babae’
IKINUMPARA ng award-winning international actress na si Dolly de Leon si Kathryn Bernardo sa nag-iisang Superstar na si Nora Aunor. Walang masabi si Dolly tungkol kay Kath kundi puro magagandang salita matapos ang ilang linggong pagsasama nila sa shooting para sa pelikulang “A Very Good Girl” under Star Cinema. Puring-puri ng veteran actress si Kathryn […] The post Kathryn Bernardo ikinumpara ni Dolly de Leon kay Nora Aunor: ‘Walang kaere-ere, sobrang cool na babae’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Deadly love, trauma, romance and death-defying stunts
[caption id="attachment_154993" align="aligncenter" width="669"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF VIVAMAXTHE cast of Vivamax’s ‘Deadly Love.’[/caption] Series Deadly Love. Last Wednesday, a few press members were teased with the first two episodes of Derick Cabrido’s romantic murder mystery Deadly Love at Cinema ’76 Tomas Morato. Top-billed by Louise Delos Reyes, Marco Gumabao, McCoy De Leon, and award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose, the series is set in a small fictional coastal town in the superstitious province of Pangasinan. Something sinister is lurking — but who? While I have problems with the clunky, inconsistent script, there is no denying that Cabrido knows how to hold your interest with his moody thriller. There is a mystery vibe all throughout, with my mind constantly swimming with guesses. But what strikes me the most is the breathtaking location and the pretty cinematography. The quality of the visuals is superb, evoking eerie feels all throughout, which makes me look forward to finishing the rest of the episodes. The miniseries will drop tomorrow, 10 July, on Viva One, Vivamax’s newest app. [caption id="attachment_154992" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF primE VIDEO‘THE Summer I Turned Pretty’ stars Lola Tung and Chris Briener.[/caption] The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2. I am a big fan of Season 1, bingeing the entire season in two days tops. Based on Jenny Han’s best-selling books, the coming-of-age tale focuses on Belly (the captivating Lola Tung) and how her life unravels in an unforgettable summer at Cousins Beach. It’s basically a love triangle between teenagers. Still, even adults will fall in love with the wholly engrossing story that also involves Belly’s novelist mom (Jackie Chung) and her cancer-stricken best friend, Susannah (Rachel Blanchard). Season 2 picks up a year after the events of the first season and is based on Han’s book It’s Not Summer Without You. The eight episodes will drop on a weekly basis beginning 14 July on Amazon Prime. [caption id="attachment_154994" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT TOM Cruise and Vanessa Kirby in ‘Mission Impossible— Dead Reckoning Part One.[/caption] Movies Causeway. Another A24 gem. Jennifer Lawrence stars in Lila Neugebauer’s gripping and powerful drama Causeway as Lynsey, an injured soldier returning home from her Afghanistan tour. Suffering from traumatic brain injury, Lynsey struggles to return to her daily life in New Orleans. During rehabilitation, she befriends an auto-mechanic, played by Brian Tyree Henry, who also has physical and mental trauma. Slow-burn but rich with deeply explored themes on mental health, trauma, and friendship, Causeway, which earned Henry a nomination at the 95th Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, is a must-see if you are on the hunt for quality drama. It is now streaming on AppleTV+. Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One. The sequel to Mission: Impossible — Fallout (2018) and the seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible film series is a blockbuster event you would not want to miss. Dead Reckoning Part One follows the events of Fallout, where Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) leads his crew to save the world from a nuclear apocalypse. The trailer is enough to convince you to head to the cinema on its opening day on Wednesday, 12 July. The death-defying stunts, including a 61-year-old Tom Cruise riding a motorcycle off the edge of a cliff, should only be seen on the big screen. The beloved franchise’s latest offering will surely be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year. The post Deadly love, trauma, romance and death-defying stunts appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Kathryn Bernardo returns to Twitter asking for the latest ‘tea’
Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo returned to Twitter after a month-long absence and immediately asked for the latest chismis. Prior to a tweet about being on the set of “The Good Mother”, which marks her return to the movies with international award-winning actor Dolly de Leon, her last tweet was from 2022. Her request was peppered with replies asking for her selfie, instead. Bernardo initially demurred tweeting that she hadn’t bathed, but eventually relented and uploaded one with a bowl of creamy soup and spoon on hand, in mid-slurp. “Ganda namaaaan kahit hindi pa naliligo,” responded one. There is much anticipation for “A Very Good Girl” as Star Cinema has indicated this will be a dramatic departure from Bernardo’s previous roles, and that the actor will be anything but a very good girl. She will also be without her love team partner and real-life boyfriend, actor Daniel Padilla. The film chronicles the tale of two successful, independent women and their journey through life. (via Bianca Ramones) The post Kathryn Bernardo returns to Twitter asking for the latest ‘tea’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Kathryn Bernardo all set to conquer big screen once more
Box office queen Kathryn Bernardo teases fans by sharing a photo with internationally acclaimed actress Dolly De Leon who will be her lead co-star in the upcoming Star Cinema movie "A Very Good Girl". "A Very Good Girl" will mark Bernardo's comeback to the big screen after her blockbuster film "Hello, Love, Goodbye" with Kapuso actor Alden Richards in 2019. This project will also be the Queen of Hearts' first shot at doing a different genre which is a dark comedy. Further details regarding the movie are yet to be revealed. The post Kathryn Bernardo all set to conquer big screen once more appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»