FILIPINO MOVIES
This blog is a tad too late for reviewing the 2001 Metro Manila Filmfest, but I’m going ahead with it just the same. Some, if not all of the movies are on extended run anyways so you guys still have time to catch them. I know there’s a lot of creative talent in the Philippine movie industry, but somehow, quality films are still quite rare. Blame it on commercialism. Through the years, I can only name a few movies part of my fave list: Isang Araw Walang Diyos (I watched this several times!); Oro, Plata, Mata (of course, one of the classics); Anak, Tanging Yaman… I know there are some wonderfully crafted films in the past that I unfortunately did not get a chance to watch yet. Out of the 7 films in the MMFF, I only watched 2, so I really cannot make an informed opinion on which films are the best. I watched Bagong Buwan mainly because the storyline is not only timely but interesting. Shameful as it is to admit, I know little about the struggles of our Muslim kababayans in Mindanao. After watching the movie, I realized there is a lot to learn about my country and its diverse cultures. If not for its technical merits, I’d encourage you folks to watch it for its educational substance. The other film I watched was Hubog. I admit, I watched it because I was intrigued. I never watched any of Asunta’s films and I wanted to find out if she really deserved to win the Best Actress trophy. She wasn’t exceptional, but she is definitely a better actress than most young stars of today. The backdrop of the movie was the political turmoil in late 2000 to the 1st half of 2001. There were some good cinematic moments, but the central story of the poor, young woman from the slums was really more of an eye candy, specially the, err, sizzling scenes.
Speaking of Filipino movies, I am waiting for this new film directed by Laurice Guillen called “American Adobo” . Given Guillen’s prowess, I think this will be a good one, not to mention the theme is close to my heart as well. The movie stars Paolo Montalban, the Fil-Am who starred as Prince Charming opposite to Brandy’s Cinderella in the 1997 TV version, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, among others. And good news to Filipinos in the U.S., this movie will also be shown in New York, L.A. and San Francisco.
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