Author Topic: The Nora Aunor Thread (Read 279988 times)

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #240 on:** Feb 10, 2004 at 06:40 AM »

Ina Ka is quite good; it is in fact Hammi Sotto's favorite Lino Brocka film and I think the best thing Butch Dalisay's ever done. It's the middle-class version of Insiang, and being burgis, it's cooler, less vicious, more complicated (because they're more civilized). I don't think it's on the same level as Insiang myself, but it's definitely one of Brocka's better films.

Bona is available somewhere, I just haven't been able to track it down.

Oh, by the way, I finally, finally saw Mario O'Hara's Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, about Nora as a mistreated young woman and her relationship with a retarded man, played by Dennis Roldan.

To put it bluntly, it's a tremendous little work, one of the most beautiful Filipino films I've ever seen, and one of Nora's best performances. I can't believe a film like this attracted so little attention. It blows a Hollywood effort like Rain Man right out of the water.

I'd write more, but I need to digest what i saw a little.

pinoydvd, would you or anyone else know if the film was commercially successful? I doubt it. But this film deserves to be considered one of the best of the '80s. At the very least.

loonzhaus · « **Reply #241 on:** Feb 10, 2004 at 07:23 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Feb 10, 2004 at 06:40 AM

Ina Ka is quite good; it is in fact Hammi Sotto's favorite Lino Brocka film and I think the best thing Butch Dalisay's ever done. It's the middle-class version of Insiang, and being burgis, it's cooler, less vicious, more complicated (because they're more civilized). I don't think it's on the same level as Insiang myself, but it's definitely one of Brocka's better films.

Bona is available somewhere, I just haven't been able to track it down.

Oh, by the way, I finally, finally saw Mario O'Hara's Bakit Bughaw sa Langit, about Nora as a mistreated young woman and her relationship with a retarded man, played by Dennis Roldan.

To put it bluntly, it's a tremendous little work, one of the most beautiful Filipino films I've ever seen, and one of Nora's best performances. I can't believe a film like this attracted so little attention. It blows a Hollywood effort like Rain Man right out of the water.

I'd write more, but I need to digest what i saw a little.

pinoydvd, would you or anyone else know if the film was commercially successful? I doubt it. But this film deserves to be considered one of the best of the '80s. At the very least.

I was not able to see this movie but have heard so many good reviews about it. By the way, I am Marlon and am one of the members of the egroup. This is my first time to post here. Just got invited by Jojo and Ken. Thanks and I will be posting more updates on the one and only Superstar of Philippine Movies, Ms. Nora Aunor. God bless Nora! God bless us all!

jdv1229 · « **Reply #242 on:** Feb 10, 2004 at 07:32 AM »

Quote from: loonzhaus on Feb 10, 2004 at 07:23 AM

welcome to the thread loonzhaus !!!

loonzhaus · « **Reply #243 on:** Feb 10, 2004 at 07:49 AM »

thanks adora! touched naman ako at may welcome agad

take care...and promise, i will be posting more!

loonzhaus · « **Reply #244 on:** Feb 10, 2004 at 08:00 AM »

namalikmata yata ako, hehehe

thanks jojo! hope i can be of service to this thread. medyo mahirap pumasok pero at least, nakapasok na ako. binanggit ko na kina Vonnel at General that when they come to visit the US this summer, they can watch Bona together with you. Malay mo, makasama pa si Ate Guy mismo sa panonood at magmistulang premiere night ang iyong private screening, hehe. thanks ulit jo for inviting me here. God bless!

jdv1229 · « **Reply #245 on:** Feb 10, 2004 at 08:19 AM »

Quote from: loonzhaus on Feb 10, 2004 at 08:00 AM

namalikmata yata ako, hehehe thanks jojo! hope i can be of service to this thread. medyo mahirap pumasok pero at least, nakapasok na ako. binanggit ko na kina Vonnel at General that when they come to visit the US this summer, they can watch Bona together with you. Malay mo, makasama pa si Ate Guy mismo sa panonood at magmistulang premiere night ang iyong private screening, hehe. thanks ulit jo for inviting me here. God bless!

I hope so, talagang excited na ako sa pagdating nila. Pinaghahandaan na namin. Sabihin mo kina Vonnel & General na ipapasyal namin sila ni Leonel pagdating nila dito of course mas masaya kung kasama si Ate Guy, di ba? Yeah mag-post ka dito kasi most of the time they want to know a lot of things about Ate Guy, ako I could only provide them with info about her films kasi when I was still in Manila wala na akong ginawa kundi manood ng movies ni Ate Guy lalo na ang Superstar show na religiously kong pinapanood every sunday. sana mag-enjoy ka rin sa thread natin dito.
Ingat!

jdv1229 · « **Reply #246 on:** Feb 10, 2004 at 06:28 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Feb 10, 2004 at 06:40 AM

Ina Ka is quite good; it is in fact Hammi Sotto's favorite Lino Brocka film and I think the best thing Butch Dalisay's ever done. It's the middle-class version of Insiang, and being burgis, it's cooler, less vicious, more complicated (because they're more civilized). I don't think it's on the same level as Insiang myself, but it's definitely one of Brocka's better films.

Bona is available somewhere, I just haven't been able to track it down.

Oh, by the way, I finally, finally saw Mario O'Hara's Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, about Nora as a mistreated young woman and her relationship with a retarded man, played by Dennis Roldan.

To put it bluntly, it's a tremendous little work, one of the most beautiful Filipino films I've ever seen, and one of Nora's best performances. I can't believe a film like this attracted so little attention. It blows a Hollywood effort like Rain Man right out of the water.

I'd write more, but I need to digest what i saw a little.

pinoydvd, would you or anyone else know if the film was commercially successful? I doubt it. But this film deserves to be considered one of the best of the '80s. At the very least.

Indeed, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? is a great little film. It won for Nora Aunor the Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Actress in 1981. Unfortunately, this critically acclaimed movie was a dismal flop. Mga Basang Sisiw reigned at the box-office & left this gem of a movie in the dark.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #247 on:** Feb 10, 2004 at 07:54 PM »

what Nora Aunor film directed by Mario O'Hara besides Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos is the best? just wanted to get your thoughts on this one.

RMN · « **Reply #248 on:** Feb 10, 2004 at 08:19 PM »

I haven't seen this but Bulaklak ng City Jail???

kakabanas · « **Reply #249 on:** Feb 11, 2004 at 12:19 AM »

Quote from: RMN on Feb 10, 2004 at 08:19 PM

I haven't seen this but Bulaklak ng City Jail???

Yes I think Mario O'Hara did that.

And Condemned.

Babyface · « **Reply #250 on:** Feb 11, 2004 at 05:43 AM »

nakapasok din ako sa wakas dito, ang hirap naman! hi! sa inyong lahat na kapwa ko Noranian!

Mga pelikula ni Ate Guy at Mario o Hara:
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, Kastilyong Buhangin, Gaano ko ikaw Kamahal, Bulaklak sa City Jail, Condemned, Tatlong Ina Isang Anak,

jdv1229 · « **Reply #251 on:** Feb 11, 2004 at 06:39 AM »

Quote from: Babyface on Feb 11, 2004 at 05:43 AM

nakapasok din ako sa wakas dito, ang hirap naman! hi! sa inyong lahat na kapwa ko Noranian!
Mga pelikula ni Ate Guy at Mario o Hara:
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Bakit Bughaw ang Langit, Kastilyong Buhangin, Gaano ko ikaw Kamahal, Bulaklak sa City Jail, Condemned, Tatlong Ina Isang Anak,

welcome to the thread babyface. i'm glad na nakapasok ka rin dito. among Ate Guy's movies that you've mentioned which one do you think is the best?

jdv1229 · « **Reply #252 on:** Feb 11, 2004 at 06:42 AM »

Quote from: RMN on Feb 10, 2004 at 08:19 PM

I haven't seen this but Bulaklak ng City Jail???

you have to watch this one, RMN it's frequently shown on cinema one kaya lang maraming cuts, pero okay na rin. try to catch it whenever it's showing.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #253 on:** Feb 11, 2004 at 06:46 AM »

Quote from: RMN on Feb 10, 2004 at 08:19 PM

I haven't seen this but Bulaklak ng City Jail???

you have to watch this one, RMN ang galing ni Ate Guy dito actually lahat ng mga lumabas dito mahusay like Gina Alajar, Perla Bautista, Celia Rodruguez, Mitch Valdez, Zenaida Amador & Maritess Gutierrez. it's frequently shown on cinema one catch it sometime.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #254 on:** Feb 11, 2004 at 07:35 AM »

"Bulaklak sa City Jail" is a wonderful film, and a superior example of the "women in prison" genre, not a hint of exploitation to it.

It's also got a knockout ensemble cast, as mentioned above, even a great cameo by German Moreno as an evil gay warden.

"Condemned" I'd call a perfect thriller, maybe one of the best noirs in Philippine cinema, and according to O'Hara, his favorite of his films.

"Kastilyong Buhangin," I wrote about it here:

Kastilyong Buhangin

And "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos," I wrote about it here:

Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos

(If it looks funny, try clicking on the "unwrap lines" button above the article, it might help).

I've said this before, but I'll probably never get tired of saying it again: O'Hara's collaborations with Aunor are magic. More than Brocka, who rejected the chance to direct her in "Tatlong Taong" ("I don't want anything to do with that Superstar!") or Bernal, he understood her the best, I think.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #255 on:** Feb 11, 2004 at 07:44 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Feb 11, 2004 at 07:35 AM

"Bulaklak sa City Jail" is a wonderful film, and a superior example of the "women in prison" genre, not a hint of exploitation to it.

It's also got a knockout ensemble cast, as mentioned above, even a great cameo by German Moreno as an evil gay warden.

"Condemned" I'd call a perfect thriller, maybe one of the best noirs in Philippine cinema, and according to O'Hara, his favorite of his films.

"Kastilyong Buhangin," I wrote about it here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/message/319

And "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos," I wrote about it here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/noelmoviereviews/message/80

(If it looks funny, try clicking on the "unwrap lines" button above the article, it might help).

I've said this before, but I'll probably never get tired of saying it again: O'Hara's collaborations with Aunor are magic. More than Brocka, who rejected the chance to direct her in "Tatlong Taong" ("I don't want anything to do with that Superstar!") or Bernal, he understood her the best, I think.

thanks noel for the insight & of course the links to your movie reviews. i never get tired of reading them especially your review of Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos & the interview with the great Mario O'Hara. how about a review of Gaano Kita Kamahal?

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #256 on:** Feb 11, 2004 at 09:16 AM »

I haven't seen it. I'd love to see it, O'Hara has spoken glowingly of it. It was I think he said a commercial flop, but it was a period film and in some ways even better than Kastilyong Buhangin.

Have you seen it? Do you--gasp--have a copy?

RMN · « **Reply #257 on:** Feb 11, 2004 at 02:08 PM »

when will Bituin, Buwan at Araw start filming? or has production started already? will it be shown anytime soon?

jdv1229 · « **Reply #258 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 06:23 AM »

Quote from: RMN on Feb 11, 2004 at 02:08 PM

when will Bituin, Buwan at Araw start filming? or has production started already? will it be shown anytime soon?

from what I gathered Atty. Manalo producer of Angora Films is still bent on making Bituin, Buwan at Araw, if things go as planned hopefully before the end of the year Ate Guy will be able to make the movie but with her busy schedule she has an upcoming US concert tour with Kuh Ledesma & there's the musical version of Himala at the CCP in November let's just wait & see.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #259 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 06:29 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Feb 11, 2004 at 09:16 AM

I haven't seen it. I'd love to see it, O'Hara has spoken glowingly of it. It was I think he said a commercial flop, but it was a period film and in some ways even better than Kastilyong Buhangin.

Have you seen it? Do you--gasp--have a copy?

I've seen this movie that's why I wanted to ask what you thought of it. You're right it was a huge flop. Compared to Kastilyong Buhangin, I do believe that Gaano Kita Kamahal is a much better film. It's not a period movie. They all played stage performers. Nora Aunor played a singer/stage performer who fell in love with a fellow actor/stuntman played by Lito Lapid. He had a very long sword fighting sequence with Mario Escudero & Gerladine played Lito's jealous girlfriend in the movie. I do have a copy of this film but unfortunately 'yung officemate ko na humiram ng vhs tape ko kinain ng vcr niya 'yung video ko hindi ko na na-save 'yung tape halos 25 minutes ng pelikula ang naputol. Hanggang ngayon di ko pa rin kinakausap 'yung ka-opisina ko dahil sa ginawa niya sa tape ko.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #260 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 08:32 AM »

Yeah, but even with 25 minutes gone, do you stil have the tape? These things can be repaired.

That could be the only copy in existence. You should consider selling it to Cinema One. After you dub me a copy, of course...

jdv1229 · « **Reply #261 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 09:16 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2004 at 08:32 AM

Yeah, but even with 25 minutes gone, do you stil have the tape? These things can be repaired.

That could be the only copy in existence. You should consider selling it to Cinema One. After you dub me a copy, of course...

Don't worry, Noel I'll try & have the tape repaired kaya lang baka hindi na maintindihan 'yung story. I haven't seen it for four years pero pag naayos I'll definitely make you a copy.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #262 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 09:23 AM »

Thanks. I think I have one or two unclear copies of very interesting films here I can offer in exchange...

jdv1229 · « **Reply #263 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 09:30 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2004 at 09:23 AM

Thanks. I think I have one or two unclear copies of very interesting films here I can offer in exchange...

Sure, what movies? I'm still in the process of taking back most of my Nora movies that were borrowed from me. As of now the only one I got back was my copy of Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo. You could just imagine the number of requests I got for this movie. I just wish I could get them all back.

voj · « **Reply #264 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 10:05 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2004 at 08:32 AM

You should consider selling it to Cinema One.

Sir Noel,

How does one go about this? I have a copy of "48 Oras" by Gerry De Leon. Do you think it's woeth anything? Thanks.

voj

RMN · « **Reply #265 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 11:39 AM »

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #266 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 12:17 PM »

Quote from: jojo devera on Feb 12, 2004 at 09:30 AM

Sure, what movies? I'm still in the process of taking back most of my Nora movies that were borrowed from me. As of now the only one I got back was my copy of Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo. You could just imagine the number of requests I got for this movie. I just wish I could get them all back.

PM me or email me at say [email protected], this is is probably against pinoydvd policy, this discussion.

voj, call Channel 2, ask for, oh, their archival department, and Jo Atienza. Is it a clear copy?

(edit) you have to remember tho, you are selling a copy of the film, not the film. The rights of the film are a different issue. You'd get more money selling the rights. But then you'd be doing Philippine cinema a great service selling your copy (I'm sure they can dub you a good copy in return).

indie boi · « **Reply #267 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 02:45 PM »

Quote from: vojdiaz on Feb 12, 2004 at 10:05 AM

Sir Noel,

How does one go about this? I have a copy of "48 Oras" by Gerry De Leon. Do you think it's woeth anything? Thanks.

voj

WOW... I'm in awe

voj · « **Reply #268 on:** Feb 12, 2004 at 05:13 PM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Feb 12, 2004 at 12:17 PM

PM me or email me at say [email protected], this is is probably against pinoydvd policy, this discussion.

voj, call Channel 2, ask for, oh, their archival department, and Jo Atienza. Is it a clear copy?

(edit) you have to remember tho, you are selling a copy of the film, not the film. The rights of the film are a different issue. You'd get more money selling the rights. But then you'd be doing Philippine cinema a great service selling your copy (I'm sure they can dub you a good copy in return).

48 Oras is clean copy but in Betamax format. It was originally owned by one of our better known scriptwriter. He got rid of it when their beta machine conked out. I think I have copies also of "Insiang", "Moral:, and some other titles I can't remember.

I watched 48 Oras, starring Rogelio de la Rosa, probably a year or two ago. Plot has been copied by many notably FPJ movies, when usually in the end of the movies, his friends will join him in his fight.

jdv1229 · « **Reply #269 on:** Feb 13, 2004 at 06:45 AM »

I was terribly upset with cinema one. they were supposed to show Ate Guy's movie Till We Meet Again last night but before it's scheduled airing was a re-run of meteor garden. here in the US they replaced the said program with an old episode of persona with christopher de leon & lotlot of course the show ran for about an hour compared to meteor garden's thirty minutes - the extended running time of the replacement show affected the schedule of Ate Guy's movie so we missed the first thirty minutes of the film. i really stayed up late just to catch the movie. it was so disappointing. hopefully they will show the movie again & i'll finally be able to watch it in its entirety.