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Saturday, December 2, 2006
Saturday, November 18, 2006
HAMLET REDUX (Filipino Preview)
| Start: | Nov 21, '06 7:00p |
| Location: | Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, Palma Hall, UP Diliman |
PINIKPIKAN
| Start: | Nov 25, '06 9:30p |
| Location: | 70s Bistro Anonas Street, Project 3 Quezon City |
Sunday, November 12, 2006
twas the night before... (leaflens.blog-city.com)
http://leaflens.blog-city.com/twas_the_night_before.htm
here's the womyn's night sa 70s bistro last october.
usaping puki ni angeli
ccp's tanghalang pilipino's angeli bayani did her own hilarious rendition of a combination of the VAGINA MONOLOGUES pieces translation in filipino. if i'm not mistaken, i think one was about the woman's monologue of discovering how her vagina looks like (and truly admiring it), and definitely the other one was an excerpt from my favorite piece, the C.U.N.T. monologue (of which i can never forget a great rendition by monique wilson) spoken in filipino. she was just so darn funny!
here's the womyn's night sa 70s bistro last october.
usaping puki ni angeli
ccp's tanghalang pilipino's angeli bayani did her own hilarious rendition of a combination of the VAGINA MONOLOGUES pieces translation in filipino. if i'm not mistaken, i think one was about the woman's monologue of discovering how her vagina looks like (and truly admiring it), and definitely the other one was an excerpt from my favorite piece, the C.U.N.T. monologue (of which i can never forget a great rendition by monique wilson) spoken in filipino. she was just so darn funny!
p. manalo was here - The Last Day of Cinemalaya
http://paolomanalo.livejournal.com/225250.html
Today is the last day of the 2006 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and tonight is the awarding ceremonies. I've seen most of the full length entries in competition and all of the short film entries.
I'm biased because I watch a lot of plays from Tanghalang Pilipino. So Nick Joseph Olanka's Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo, seven characters with their interconnected stories forming a one-week narrative, is my favorite. I'm happy to see Angeli Bayani (Noli the Musical's Maria Clara and R'meo Luvs Dew-lhiett's Mrs. Capuleto), Arnold Reyes (Noli the Musical's Crisostomo Ibarra and Zsazsa Zatrunnah's Dodong, Payb-Siks' Dax), Rolando Inocencio (R'meo Luvs Dew-lhiett's Mr. Capuleto) and Chunchie Cabasaan (R'meo Luvs Dew-lhiett's scene-stealing extra) on the big screen. Don't even ask me for a critical review. I'll leave that to Gibbs Cadiz.
Sure interconnection's been done before, and done poorly. But in Huling Araw I like the reason for the interconnection and how the week resolves itself with such poignant and earned didacticism that doesn't work in the other films. I like how the days and characters run through all these human weaknesses but in the end it says that there is something in the Filipino that persists even in times of personal or national crisis. He (or she) may be troubled but he'll never be alone.
Today is the last day of the 2006 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and tonight is the awarding ceremonies. I've seen most of the full length entries in competition and all of the short film entries.
I'm biased because I watch a lot of plays from Tanghalang Pilipino. So Nick Joseph Olanka's Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo, seven characters with their interconnected stories forming a one-week narrative, is my favorite. I'm happy to see Angeli Bayani (Noli the Musical's Maria Clara and R'meo Luvs Dew-lhiett's Mrs. Capuleto), Arnold Reyes (Noli the Musical's Crisostomo Ibarra and Zsazsa Zatrunnah's Dodong, Payb-Siks' Dax), Rolando Inocencio (R'meo Luvs Dew-lhiett's Mr. Capuleto) and Chunchie Cabasaan (R'meo Luvs Dew-lhiett's scene-stealing extra) on the big screen. Don't even ask me for a critical review. I'll leave that to Gibbs Cadiz.
Sure interconnection's been done before, and done poorly. But in Huling Araw I like the reason for the interconnection and how the week resolves itself with such poignant and earned didacticism that doesn't work in the other films. I like how the days and characters run through all these human weaknesses but in the end it says that there is something in the Filipino that persists even in times of personal or national crisis. He (or she) may be troubled but he'll never be alone.
Readers react - INQ7.net
http://showbizandstyle.inq7.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=16329
VIEWFINDER
Readers react
By Nestor Torre
Inquirer
Last updated 00:01am (Mla time) 08/21/2006
Published on page E5 of the August 21, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
LET’S GIVE WAY TO SOME reactions from readers: From a broadcast colleague: “I liked your review of ‘Square Off.’ I agree that the debate format makes Mike Defensor and Chiz Escudero too square.
“I also agree that texters shouldn’t rate them as if ... after a class recitation.”
(NUT: We hope that, the next time we catch “Square Off,” its rigorous format shall have been relaxed and opened up to more dynamic possibilities, to make better use of Defensor and Escudero’s plus points.)
From film buff Chito R. Garrido of Makati City: “The success of Cinemalaya festival is worthy of praise, because it has led to the revival of Filipino movies. But I think that the entries’ use of established movie stars runs counter to the festival’s goal of providing a showcase for new talents. I think this should include actors, too.”
(NUT: Yes, new actors should also be given a break by playing important roles in Cinemalaya entries. And, indeed, this was the case in some Cinemalaya entries—Andy Bais in “Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?” Angeli Bayani in “Huling Araw ng Linggo,” etc.
On the other hand, some star value is needed to attract viewers especially in these star-oriented parts. So, it’s a juggling act.
Also, some new directors may need more experienced film actors to help galvanize their productions, or give them badly needed “texture.” If everybody involved in a production is a new talent, the risk of not achieving artistic success could be increased.
But you’re right: New filmmakers should exert greater effort to develop and showcase fresh talents. Perhaps the best strategy would be to reserve lead roles for relative newcomers, but to give stars important roles to play, so they can provide stellar support for the new talents.)
Finally, a prospective festival entrant asks: “When is the deadline for the submission of stories to the 2007 Cinemalaya film festival? I want to join and don’t want to miss the deadline.”
(NUT: We’ve gotten in touch with Cinemalaya chair Laurice Guillen, and she informs us that the deadline is on Sept. 7.
Three-page synopses should be submitted to the Film Division of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. For details, call 833-1125, and ask for the Film Division.
VIEWFINDER
Readers react
By Nestor Torre
Inquirer
Last updated 00:01am (Mla time) 08/21/2006
Published on page E5 of the August 21, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
LET’S GIVE WAY TO SOME reactions from readers: From a broadcast colleague: “I liked your review of ‘Square Off.’ I agree that the debate format makes Mike Defensor and Chiz Escudero too square.
“I also agree that texters shouldn’t rate them as if ... after a class recitation.”
(NUT: We hope that, the next time we catch “Square Off,” its rigorous format shall have been relaxed and opened up to more dynamic possibilities, to make better use of Defensor and Escudero’s plus points.)
From film buff Chito R. Garrido of Makati City: “The success of Cinemalaya festival is worthy of praise, because it has led to the revival of Filipino movies. But I think that the entries’ use of established movie stars runs counter to the festival’s goal of providing a showcase for new talents. I think this should include actors, too.”
(NUT: Yes, new actors should also be given a break by playing important roles in Cinemalaya entries. And, indeed, this was the case in some Cinemalaya entries—Andy Bais in “Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?” Angeli Bayani in “Huling Araw ng Linggo,” etc.
On the other hand, some star value is needed to attract viewers especially in these star-oriented parts. So, it’s a juggling act.
Also, some new directors may need more experienced film actors to help galvanize their productions, or give them badly needed “texture.” If everybody involved in a production is a new talent, the risk of not achieving artistic success could be increased.
But you’re right: New filmmakers should exert greater effort to develop and showcase fresh talents. Perhaps the best strategy would be to reserve lead roles for relative newcomers, but to give stars important roles to play, so they can provide stellar support for the new talents.)
Finally, a prospective festival entrant asks: “When is the deadline for the submission of stories to the 2007 Cinemalaya film festival? I want to join and don’t want to miss the deadline.”
(NUT: We’ve gotten in touch with Cinemalaya chair Laurice Guillen, and she informs us that the deadline is on Sept. 7.
Three-page synopses should be submitted to the Film Division of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. For details, call 833-1125, and ask for the Film Division.
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