Archive for March, 2009

SineBuano presents Kadauwan

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

A SineBuano Production of a Benjie Ordonez film, Screenplay by Denis M. Judilla.

SineBuano recommends KNOWING and DARK CITY

Friday, March 27th, 2009

KNOWING

Alex Proyas is an expert in framing his scenes; with very curtailed and premeditated camera moves.
The images in the film are indeed disturbing; my favorite is the train sequence; watch the very disturbing shot through the window POV. (I won’t spoil anything here). Though strange little kids have become a cliche these days, Cage [...]

SineBuano: Weekend Action March 21 & 22

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Cebu’s Independent Filmmaking Scene, SineBuano, prepares for a film collaboration with Ryan Zarra of Tampa, Florida.
In line with this, SineBuano cast and crew had a busy couple of days this recent weekend, taking part in a rehearsal as well as a general cleaning of a primary shoot location.

SineBuano enthusiastically recommends GRAN TORINO

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

If I had my way at A.M.P.A.S, I would give this the Best Picture, if they couldn’t at least let Benjamin Button win. There is no doubt that this is a very personal effort for Eastwood; as the character he plays jives with how he is in his years of reflecting on generativity vs. stagnation. [...]

SineBuano : Breaking In

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Many people have asked me for tips how to “break in” to the local filmmaking industry. I tell them NOT to do what this guy do…

… unless one is an actor, then of course one has to “perform” a scene which such skill presented by good ol’ Jack.
Seriously, seriously here’s one-sure-fire-way to get into the [...]

SineBuano: Dinner and Show at Kukuk’s Nest, March 8

Monday, March 9th, 2009

A long week is over for the organizers of the film showcase at One Visayas, held at the Cebu International Convention Center.
A lot of good has happened during this event which makes the presence of Cebu’s independent filmmaking efforts seen and appreciated by audiences.