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The Thank You Girls at Cinemalaya!

July 16th, 2009

“If you become the Mutya ng Ikatlong Lahi 2009, why is your skin color dark?”

Familiar?  If you’re thinking “The Thank You Girls” then you, my friend, are not a “thank you girl!” Yes, the indie film that broke the stigma of gay films as raunchy and borderline porn is back!  So here’s one thousand pesos, one thousand pesos, one thousand pesos, Congratulations!

If you were not able to catch the run of “The Thank You Girls” last year, then this is your chance to join five dysfunctional gay beauty pageant veterans in their quest to conquer the grandest competition of beauty, personality and brains!

If God knows, God knows!

“The Thank You Girls” will be shown at the Cinemalaya 2009 Film Festival on July 18, 2009 (Saturday) at 9:00 PM at the CCP Silangan Hall.  So what are you waiting for? Tara na!

Question: Another question for you Ms. Adora Gracia. For you, define darkness.

Answer: Well, that is a very enlightening question indeed. And if I were to define darkness, it’s sitting right beside me.

The Thank You Girls, written and directed by Charliebebs Gohetia and is Produced by Brooklyn Park Pictures in cooperation with Bicycle Picutres and Alchemy of Vision and Lights. Visit the official website here:  The Thank You Girls and the director’s blog here: Mga Konsepto ng Bagay-Bagay Bilang Tao.

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“Manila” to Open 2009 Cinemalaya Film Fest

July 15th, 2009

"MANILA," directed by prize-winning directors Adolfo Alix Jr. and Raya Martin, will open the manila 2009 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition on July 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater).
This will be the film’s Philippine premiere after its successful screenings in the 62nd Festival de Cannes and the 31st Moscow International Film Festival.

Actor Piolo Pascual co-produced and stars in this film that pays tribute to great Filipino directors Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal.

Manila boasts of a powerful cast—a mix of some of the country’s best actors including Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi, Baron Geisler, Iza Calzado, Angelica Panganiban, Jiro Manio, William Martinez, Anita Linda, Marissa Delgado, Menggie Cobarrubias, John Lapus, Katherine Luna, Aleck Bovick and Jon Avila. The film’ screenplay was written by Ramon Sarmiento and Alix, who opened last year’s Cinemalaya with Adela. Alix’s first film, Donsol, and Kadin were both past Cinemalaya finalists. Raya Martin, whose other film Independencia was also screened in this year’s Cannes Film festival, is also honored as one of the 13 Artists of the CCP.

 

 

View the trailer below:

 

More film details:

OPENS JULY 22 IN SELECTED THEATERS:
SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Manila, SM Fairview, Robinsons Ermita, Robinsons Galleria, Gateway, Trinoma, Glorietta 4, Sta. Lucia, SM Davao, SM Cebu, SM Pampanga, SM Taytay

Released by Star Cinema

Official Selection, Festival de Cannes 2009; Official Selection, Moscow International Film Festival 2009; Opening Film, Cinemalaya V

Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr. and Raya Martin Synopsis: Piolo Pascual portrays two characters in a split day/night story that exposes the seedy underbelly of the city as he grapples with the darkness around him.

A MJM Production and Bicycle Pictures production Written by Ramon Sarmiento and Adolfo Alix, Jr.
Executive Producers: Piolo Jose Pascual and Edgar Mangahas
Producer: Arleen Cuevas 

Associate Line Producer: Maxie Evangelista III

Director of Photography: Albert Banzon

Production Designer: Digo Ricio
Editors: Jay Halili and Aleks Castaneda
Music: Radioactive Sago Project
Sound Design: Ditoy Aguila

Cast: Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi, Baron Geisler, Iza Calzado, Angelica Panganiban, Jiro Manio, William Martinez, Anita Linda, Marissa Delgado, Menggie Cobarrubias, John Lapus, Katherine Luna, Aleck Bovick, Jon Avila

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The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

April 7th, 2009

The film many have been waiting for is here!

Raquela is a transsexual – or ladyboy – from the Philippines who dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris. In order to make her dreams come true, she turns from prostitution toward the more lucrative business of Internet porn. Her success as a porn star brings new friends, including Valerie, a
ladyboy in Iceland, and Michael, the owner of the website Raquela works for. Valerie helps Raquela get as far as Iceland. From there, Michael offers her a rendezvous in Paris. Will Paris be everything she dreamed of? And will Michael turn out to be her Prince Charming?

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Aurora and Karera: Two New Films From Adolf Alix Jr.

January 6th, 2009

(from Adolf Alix Jr.)

AURORA
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Help us fight the battle against unjust censorship!  AURORA has been slapped twice by the MTRCB with an “X” rating. We’re appealing the decision to Malacanang.

Cast:
Rosanna Roces, Sid Lucero, Kristofer King,
Angeli Bayani

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Serbis, Latak, Walang Kawala and Other Gay Films at the UP Film Institute

October 11th, 2008

Missed out on some of the gay films this year?  Well fret not for the UP Film Institute is holding a series of special screenings this semestral break!

Fresh from a slew of international prizes and added festival engagement, Brillante Mendoza’s Serbis continues its maximum extensive run.

A countdown-to-Halloween special billed “Beatitudes for the Dead” hallmarks Aloy Adlawan’s Signos to alternate with Neal Buboy Tan’s Ataul for Rent.

Taking turns for a special full run are such prime titles as Paupahan, Vhagetz; Tiltil; Sun Kissed, Gay Sex in the 70s; Project X; Eskandalo.

Forming a special of its own is a selection of Jowee Morel full-length features, namely, Ec2luv (2005); Mga Paru-parong Rosas (2006); When a Gay Man Loves (2007); Latak (2008) and Moving Dreams (2008).

The last join the rest of the premiering productions within the given screening period: Jigz Recto’s Tutok; Joel Lamangan’s Walang Kawala; Roni Bertubin’s Kurap.

Check out the schedules here: UP Film Institute on Multiply.

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Joel Lamangan’s Walang Kawala (No Way Out)

October 9th, 2008

A fisherman, his sex-starved wife, the fisherman’s lover and then more. Walang Kawala (No Way Out) by acclaimed film director Joel Lamangan, explores the dynamics of a hetero-homo love affair that evolves from innocence to violent complications.

Joel Lamangan’s first indie film is a story about a fisherman named Joaquin (played by Polo Ravales) and his young, impulsive lover, Waldo (played by Joseph Bitangcol).  The typical formula of a gay affair gone bad and mad in local indie films may appear to be the central theme of this film, but the trailer promises more than just that.  Joaquin’s wife, Cynthia (played by newcomer Althea Vega) comes home from her overseas job with open arms and open legs — ready to conceive an offspring — inevatibly forcing Joaquin to confront his sexuality.

Disgusted and hurt over the recent turn of events, Waldo decides to flee and ends up entangled in the gay underworld of Manila. Waldo is caught in a twisted web of events as he gets involved in a dangerous flirtation with a bisexual cop named Rufo (played by Emilio Garcia). Joaquin finds out all about these and more after leaving his wife to search for Waldo. More twists and turns in the storyline lead Joaquin into Rufo’s house where he, like Waldo, eventually becomes prisoner and sex slave to Rufo. Joaquin and Waldo get reunited, but both discover that they are about to be sold to an international sex traffic ring. With the help of Rufo’s battered wife Beng (played by Jean Garcia), the two lovers plot their escape from Rufo’s house.

Will they be able to escape and live a good life together?  Or will this storyline end up tragically like other gay-themed indie films?

Watch the trailer after the jump (NSFW)

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The 3rd .MOV International Digital Film Festival

September 28th, 2008

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.MOV (pronounced “dot-mov”), the first digital filmfest in the Philippines which jumpstarted the digital revolution in the country back in 2002, will have its third edition in Robinsons Galleria Cinema from September 30 to October 7, 2008.

The Opening Night will be on September 30, Tuesday, and the Closing & Awards Night will be on October 4, Saturday. Parallel screenings in the cities of Bacolod , Dumaguete, and Iloilo will be held from September 24 to October 7.

For group screenings, workshops, tickets and other related inquiries and information, contact dotmov@gmail. com, bien@bannedmoviespilipinas.com, and visit www.movfest. com.

| CHECK OUT THE 3rd .MOV International Digital Film Festival Schedule here |

PRICES:
Opening Night Ceremony including Film Concert – Php 100
Festival screening ticket prices at Php 100
Except for:
Film Concerts Oct. 1 -3 – Php 150
Death in the Land of Encantos – Php 200
Closing Night (including Awards Ceremony, Film Concert and Oberhausen MTV Party) – Php 250

The 3rd .MOV International Digital Film Festival is presented by Filmless Films in cooperation with Robinsons Movieworld, Indiesine, Parco, Geiser Maclang, Mogwai, Click the City, Jam 88.3, Terno Recordings, Dakila, Video 48, FHM, LVN, NU, RX, Green Papaya, MTV, Backdoor Ventures, Absurd Republic, Studio 23, Dupe and Kolektib.

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The Thank You Girls Premieres in Davao TODAY!

September 8th, 2008

In case you haven’t noticed yet,  I have been posting a lot about “The Thank You Girls!” lately, and this is all because I love it so much that I can define darkness now (after watching the premiere night two weeks ago). No, I am not paid to blog about the film, nor am I getting anything in return for posting about it.  I just love the film so much that I would want everyone in the world to watch it.  Besides,  this film was shot in Davao, my hometown, and the cast and director are my kababayans! 

The Thank You Girls!  will have its premiere night in Davao City tonight, September 8, 2008 at Gaisano Mall of Davao.  Tickets are pegged at P100.00 only!  So to all our friends in Davao, go na and maki-”Char Lang!”

Regular screening of The Thank You Girls! in Davao will be from September 10 (my birthday!) to September 16 at Gaisano Mall of Davao.  

Friends from Metro Manila will have the chance to catch this film beginning September 23 (Advance Screening) at Robinsons Galleria IndieSine.  Regular run in Metro Manila will be on September 24 to September 30.

Oh and yeah, did I mention that The Thank You Girls! will be screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival on September 25 to October 10? Details about the Dragons and Tigers Competition for emerging Asian directors are on Bebs Gohetia’s blog.

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