Archive for July, 2008

To uplift the State of the Filipino Film Industry

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Two influential and recognized personalities in Philippine contemporary film, award-winning actress/director Gina Alajar and acclaimed director/filmmaker Joey Reyes, were asked which issues in the local Filipino film industry need to addressed in order for it to be lift up to a level of renown that’s enjoyed by its Asian counterparts in South Korea, China and [...]

Ang Awit ni Bernadette

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Adona’y mga higayon nga pagka nindot mulantaw og mga salida nga wala’y pinosilay, sinokmagay o panasmagay og mga coche. Adona’y mga salida nga puno sa mga sambingay og sugilanon nga nindot paminawon. Lantawa ninyo ang “The Song of Bernadette”. Pahibalo Lamang: Decada cuarenta ang tuig sa nigawas maong salida-a.

SineBuano recommends “The Promise”

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Directed by Mike Tuviera Writing by Raquel Villavicencio Original Music by Arnold Buena, Allan Feliciano Cinematography by Marissa Floirendo Film Editing by Jay Halili, David Hukom Production Design by Mario Lipit Produced by Jose Mari Abacan, Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Elaine Lozano and Lily Y. Monteverde Distributed by Regal Films and GMA Films When Andrea’s (Angel Locsin) [...]

SineBuano recommends “My Kuya’s Wedding”

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Director: Topel Lee Writers: Roselle Monteverde-Teo, Allan Tijamo Cinematography : Luis Quirino Original Music : Von de Guzman Film Editing : Marya Ignacio Production Design : Mark Sabas Produced by: Elaine Lozano, Flordeliza Hombre Milan, Lily Y. Monteverde, Roselle Monteverde-Teo Cast: Ryan Agoncillo, Maja Salvador, Pauleen Luna, Jason Abalos, Say Alonzo MY KUYA’S WEDDING (My [...]

Ingredients of a Romantic Love Story a la Filipino

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

SineBuano shares the essential visual ingredients that makes a Filipino romantic film. The general ingredients of a Romantic Drama/ Comedy Filipino film can be set in 3 categories: Cast, Conflict and Commonalities Cast – the cast is usually a large ensemble of cut-out characters tailor-made-to-fit for the actors’ who portray them. In other words, the [...]

Asian Spotlight: Song Hye-Kyo

Monday, July 14th, 2008

South Korean model and popular TV drama actress Song Hye-Kyo began her rise to fame winning a 1996 model search for a school uniform company at the age of 15.