2007 Metro Manila Film Fest (Mother lily Monteverde Film Fest)

KenMikaze · Enigbaboykage-ANBU

2007 Metro Manila Film Fest (Mother lily Monteverde Film Fest)

Tora^2 · Beerkadet

That's exactly what direction I would like the industry, Direk Cow - for the youngbloods and other innovators to transform gradually the tastes of the moviegoing public.

One trend I have observed with Pinoy movie goers is that their demographics are changing as well. With ticket prices going up, it's the Frapuccino-sipping young adults who queue at the box office. These folks have the money and are willing to spend it on watching movies. These guys are harder to please thus the need for more competitive films.

As for Star Cinema (and even GMA films), it would be easy for them to produce as they can draw from their stable of talents chiefly those in Emperor Johnny Manahan's Star Magic and the GMA talent Center as well as those managed by other Network employees notably Entertainment Journalists/TV hosts like Boy Abunda and Lolit Solis

Tora^2 · Beerkadet

I just got to see Banal. What I can say without serious spoilers is that it seemed very well done for an action flick.

Boyet De Leon did a stellar job as did Alfred Vargas.

Speaking of the latter, his character had the best development.

The key plot twist is a major shocker.

Banal does take a new spin on the Good Cop-Bad Cop subgenre.

Sa madaling salita,

WATCH IT!!!!!!

psychoCOW · Beerkadet Mascot/Matinee Idol

KenM: Is what Corporate Mentality? I don't get your question.

Tora: Banal was good?!? Dammit, I have to watch it, then!

And yes, the Frapdrinkers are watching more movies now, but what are they watching?

icqgirl · Junior

Lyndon wrote:

Kaya nga hindi original! Resiklo ang concept.

Lololol!

Once again, COW, I applaud your faith in the movie industry (from last page). Now let's go make a movie to hasten our renaissance!

-- Edited by icqgirl at 14:54, 2008-01-05

psychoCOW · Beerkadet Mascot/Matinee Idol

You mistake my intentions. I have absolutely little faith in the industry right now. I'm waiting for it to totally fall apart. When it does, I'll be waiting.

Tora^2 · Beerkadet

I have to admit Frap drinkers tend to go for mostly Hollywood stuff no thanks to thank Multibillion-$ Promotion & Marketing Machinery they have which every producer in the country can only dream of and pray for.

Of the movie production outfits in the country the one with the most capable would have to be Star Cinema which can count on its sister companies ABS-CBN, WRR 101.1, DZMM, the regional affiliates of those networks, The Filipino Channels, ABS-CBN Publishing, ABS-CBN Publishing and ABS-CBN Interactive to promote its movies.

-- Edited by Tora^2 at 00:52, 2008-01-06

tenkouken · Carpooler

I've never watched any of the MMFF movies. No time, have a family to sustain. T_T

Isn't Katas ng Saudi supposed to be in the circus? Is it any good? I'm more into character development so maybe - just maybe - I'll go for Banal.

syeri · Carpool Creator

Among the MMFF movies I've watched, I would recommend "Crying Ladies" and for great laughs watch "Tatlong Baraha" ^_^

Movie producers will not risk to make movies with talented unknown actors. They would rather make crappy movies with big-name no talents to make money.

tenkouken · Carpooler

Resiklo won Best Picture. Oh well, better that than Enteng Kabisote.

Never really watched any of the MMFF movies. That or I don't remember anything that's good.

Oh, wait, there's one: Bagong Buwan. I think.

icqgirl · Junior

psychoCOW wrote:

You mistake my intentions. I have absolutely little faith in the industry right now. I'm waiting for it to totally fall apart. When it does, I'll be waiting.

I thought you meant it would steadily grow better. Not one single turnaround but years worth of enlightening the masses from those they have enjoyed in the first place.

Will it fall apart? They have quite a following.

And no, I did not watch anything on this year's MMFF from fear of disappointment.

psychoCOW · Beerkadet Mascot/Matinee Idol

icqgirl wrote:

I thought you meant it would steadily grow better. Not one single turnaround but years worth of enlightening the masses from those they have enjoyed in the first place.

Will it fall apart? They have quite a following.
And no, I did not watch anything on this year's MMFF from fear of disappointment.

No, the fact is, the Industry does not have the support it did back in its heyday. There was a time that studios shot literally hundreds of films a year. Now, we'd be lucky if the number of local films per year reaches 20.

Yes, this industry, as we know it, will die. The old guard is fading out, and with them, their antiquated formulae, their tendency to squash younger talent, their shallow world view. It's talking longer than we would want, but the writing's on the wall.

The fact is, the film industry has to become more streamlined. Smaller shoots, creative storytelling, prioritizing performers who have talent and are bankable. As far as distribution is concerned, they should find alternative and profitable venues for viewing. Smaller theaters, perhaps? Viewings in restos and cafes? Sponsored viewing in schools? There must also be a way to profit off the internet, but I'm afraid I can't give any suggestions here.

There will always be room for Masa fare; I daresay that the song-and-dance, the sappy love flicks, and the campy horror films will never go away and will continue to be profitable for years to come. But smaller budgets also means more leeway for new types of stories, stories waiting to be told.

More later...

bowen · Beerkadet

I don't want to sound in any way condescending or unpatriotic or whatever....but I never really spend or buy ticket or watch Tagalog films (I'd rather spend it on some movie which has great production, interesting story-line and credible acting - (which to me, is lacking in our politician-infested movie industry). It just not my mug of beer talaga.... much to the disappointment of my girlfriend who wanted me to accompany her to watch a Piolo Pascual movie. Good thing I was sent on an out of town mission that day.

psychoCOW · Beerkadet Mascot/Matinee Idol

Then so be it, Bowen. That's perfectly okay.

My only question is, how sure are you that all Pinoy movies are crap? That's not true, either. There are a couple of gems in the muck, and you would be doing yourself a favor by seeing some of them.

bowen · Beerkadet

I've watched that old film of Philip Salvador made during the last days of the Marcos regime...with him playing an underground hitman, it was good. Very solid performance and credible acting. Then there was this "Curacha" movie which I saw sometime ago in the archives of a friend's collection...it was good. More notable of its plot than of the 'bed scenes'. Like I said... am not into watching what's on screen right now when it comes to local movies. Locally produced films of great quality are sadly too few and far between. Besides, it's a reality that for every good movie (subject to the assessment of some friends) locally made....there's a dozen great films offered by Hollywood. I guess my movie money has a clear choice on this one.

But undeniably, there are local movies which are or were good...just can't ignore that the other ones may be better (and am right, most of the time).

-- Edited by bowen at 02:31, 2008-01-15

Kagepool · The Silent Musician

Well... I enjoyed ther Aga Mulach and Kristine Hermosa film (forgot the title) and I really digged the old Rene Riquestas films. But I'm not particulary a Filipino movie fan. I was intrigued by Banal but I didn't have the time to watch it...

KenMikaze · Enigbaboykage-ANBU

argh... too bad. I don't have high speed internet.. I would really love to have a grab for that BANAL movie...

psychoCOW · Beerkadet Mascot/Matinee Idol

I actually caught a couple of scenes from Banal from (surprise, surprise) a bus on my way to work. Not bad.