My Personal List: Top 5 Horror Movies You Shouldn't Miss

This Halloween grab a copy and jump into your television set and watch these horror films. 

If you haven't seen these, now is the time and if you do, watch it again and terrify yourself.

No. 1 on my list is of course the true-to-life story of Texas Chainsaw Massacre followed by the trilogy Asian horror The Grudge.

 3rd on my list is "SCREAM" then the last episode of SRR II where Manilyn Reynes  & Ana Roces  brought to life the story of "ASWANG". 


And finally, the documentary horror movie at no. 5 "Grave Encounters".

Watch them now or else ... 

REPOST: An Update of PINOY Indie Film by Mell T. Navarro

UPDATES ON INDIE FILM FESTIVALS! >> since very active ang pinoy indie cinema community with film festivals left and right, may this NOTE serve as a portal for all of us who love indie cinema... dito kasi ay puwedeng MA-EDIT ang post, for update, although i also posted this in the group page dat i made >> INDEPENDENT CINEMA ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (ICAP)... heto na po (as of October 30, 2012):

1. QCinema: THE QUEZON CITY FILM FESTIVAL 2013 (Year 1) >> na-announce na ang 3 winning scripts nung sept, showing sa 1st quarter of 2013 ang films in QC theaters.

2. CINEMALAYA PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2013 (Year 9) >> nag-email na sa mga filmmakers na Top 25 or "short list", waiting tayo sa announcement of the Top 10 sa new breed, Top 5 sa directors showcase (ds hopefully, Dec. i-announce); July 2013 ang release.

3. CINEMA ONE ORIGINALS DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL 2012 (Year 8)>> opening film ay ORO, PLATA, MATA (the restored/ H.D. version) on Nov 28 at robinsons galeria cinema; then starting Nov 29 onwards ang regular run of finalists in shang cineplex and galeria cinema.


4. NEW WAVE (INDIE) section of MMFF 2012 >> nag-last day of script submission noong Oct 25, official finalists to be announced on Nov 5 (atleast alam mo ang petsa ng "verdict"); showing nito commercially on Dec 19-22. (BONUS: STUDENT SHORT FILMS)

5. CINEMANILA INT'L FILM FESTIVAL 2012 (Year 14) >> waiting for the result of those who made it to the DIGITAL LOKAL section; opening film is "Supremo" starring Alfred Vargas as Andres Bonifacio, on Nov 27 at market-market cinema (the fort, taguig), followed by regular festival run.

6. SINENG PAMBANSA National Film Festival (Ikalawang Yugto, the first was held last July 2012 only, dont know if twice talaga ito per year), starting Nov 22, pero sa Davao po ito ipapalabas.

7. CINEFILIPINO FILMFEST 2013 (Year 1) >> own indie film fest of Unitel Pictures, PLDT-Smart, and Studio 5 (film outfit of TV5); script submission deadline was last Oct 8, waiting tayo for the announcement of finalists, to be shown March 2013 in gateway, eastwood, and alimall cinemas.

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Mell T. Navarro is an active showbiz publicist and PMPC Vice President (2012)

BROADWAY MUSICAL: The PHANTOM of the OPERA

The Phantom of the Opera has bid farewell on the eve of 14th October, and I believe that this will not be the last of their performances - this God-given masterpiece touches the hearts & inspires the audience from overture to finale.  A huge thanks to the genius musician Andrew Lloyd Webber -this Broadway musical made and will be making history all over the world.

Staging for the 1st time here in the Philippines at CCP with an all star cast was extended for another week as their daily performances amused and bewildered the filipino audience. 

People from all walks of life and from different nationalities gather every night to witness an outstanding performances from the ensemble cast and including the technical staff.                                   

The stage had been transformed in so many ways that I could not imagine it will be accomplished in just a split of a second - from simple stage to the masquerade party to the dressing room - to an Office - to the Hallway - to a dance rehearsal  - to an underground river - to an elephant theme scene - to a backstage view - to a theme park - to an outside the building view - to an Orchestra/VIP seat and many other memorable scene that one will treasure.


Well, the songs are timeless, we all know that.

While the costumes are elegant and has its' own fashion to see.
It's like a parade of numerous clothing line with style and creativity.

A once in a lifetime experience you should have not missed. 

Watching Phantom of the Opera is like entering into another world - a new world of beauty and elegance - you could wish it will not end.

Unending clap as a form of praise echoed inside CCP for almost 30 minutes and even if my hands were telling me to stop I just can't do so.

Every after ACT, the audience clapped others shouted "wow!", "bravo" & "great".

Me?, well I am one of those who shouted and clapped - I admit - I am one of them.
While sitting I jut can't help but be enchanted.

"Phantom of the Opera brought me a concoction of emotions that night.I laughed. I cried. And I was carried away."

"Love Me, That's All I Ask of You, My Angel of Music."

INDIE FILM: MANGKUKULOB - A New Breed of Horror Film

Nagningning ang gabi lalo na ang pangunahing bida na si Marvelous Alejo sa ginanap na Premiere Night ng MANGKUKULOB sa Robinson’s Gelleria Cinema 3.

Simple at payak ang pagtitipon na dinaluhan ng kanyang mga kaibigan at taga-hanga sa Artista Academy (TV5’s Reality Contest). Masasabi kong may fan-base na ang baguhang artista sa haba ng pila kagabi.

Sa maikling pananalita, ang MANGKUKULOB ay isang psychological-suspense tungkol sa magkapatid na nanirahan sa gitna ng gubat ng mahabang panahon, si Sophia at Daniel – nakaligtas sa isang masaker dulot ng pagtanggi nitong ibenta ang lupang kinatitirikan ng bahay nila sa isang makapangyahrihang pulitiko ng bansa. Sa mundo na kinalakihan ni Sophia ay tinuruan s’ya ng kapatid sa epektibo at mahusay na pamamaraan ng pangkukulob – ng matuto ng ay ginawa n’ya itong sandata upang balikan ang mga taong may kinalaman sa pagmasaker ng kanyang boung pamilya. At ditto nagsimula ang poot, takot at paghihiganti ng isang MANGKUKULOB.

BAKIT KAILANGAN MONG MAPANOOD ANG MANGKUKULOB?

May isang-daan at isang dahilan upang panoorin ang pelikulang ito na para sa akin ay “baptism of fire” para sa bumubuo ng pelikulang ito.

1.] SOLIDONG KWENTO/PLOT –

Bagamat napakarami ng kwento ang naisapelikula, ibang putahe ang ibinigay ng MANGKUKULOB sa manonood. Pinag-isipan at may kakaibang tema ito. Pinagugulan ng panahon ang kwento. Masasabi kong bago ito sa mga mahilig manood ng suspense-thriller, lahat ng tanong sa isip mo habang nasa loob ng sinehan ay tinalakay ng maayos at masusing isinalaysay ang bawat pangyayari. Epektibo ang atake nito sa pagsasadula ng mga eksena.

2.] EPEKTIBONG PAGGANAP SA KARAKTER –

Pagkatapos ng pelikula, 2 karakter ang tatatak sa iyong isipan, si Paulo at si Sophia. Perho mang baguhan sa larangang ng acting, talaga naming mapapahanga ka sa ipinamalas ni Paulo, ang tinutukoy kong eksena ay ng malukob s’ya ni Sophia sa loob ng bahay nila – ito para sa akin ang may pinakamahusay na eksena sa boung pelikula. Habang ang mga linya ni Sophia sa kanyang eksena ay balot ng poot at hiwaga na hindi mo makakalimutan.

3.] SI DEREK RON MISMO –

Sa Sinematograpiya – ang galing akmang-akma sa magagandang anggulo na kinunan sa kada eksena. Sa umpisa pa lang masasabi mong may kalidad ang pagkakagawa. De-kalibre at may sinasabi ang pelikula.

At bago ko makalimutan, maganda ang musikang nilapat sa MANGKUKULOB. Orihinal at balot ng matatalinghagang mensahe.

Ang MANGKUKULOB ay R-18.

Ano pa ang hinihintay mo? Nood na. Magpapaiwan ka pa ba?

Matakot.
Matuwa.

Mamangha.
MANGKUKULOB!

EVENT: MTRCB R16 Launching & Report Presentation

After 2 years and 1 month in service at MTRCB, Chair Grace Poe Llamanzares  bid goodbye to everyone, from her staff to press people and to all concerned individuals who gave support in her flagship.

With teary eyes she said “ang aking panunungkulan sa MTRCB ay parang summer love, hindi ito panghabang-buhay pero habang-buhay itong nakaukit sa akin.”

The accomplishments’  during her term were discussed in a powerpoint presentation including the launching of the new MTRCB Rating – the R-16 which she said “… sa likod n gating kilos ay nais nating itaas ang pagkatao ng batang Pilipino.”   Enumerated below are the accomplishments of MTRCB before the last quarter of this year starts;

1.       Revised Classification Ratings for TV – G/SPG/PG

2.       MTRCB First Child Summit

3.       MTRCB Infomercial

4.       MC-08-292: The R-16 Rating for Movies

5.       MC-07-2011: The Indie Movie Rates

6.       MTRCB & KBP (joined force)

7.       Gender Quality Promotion

8.       MTRCB-LTFRB-MARINA MoA

And while waiting for the new appointed MTRCB Chairman, seasoned director and MTRCB Board Emmanuel “Maning” Borlaza acts as the temporary Chair.

MAINDIE: TIKTIK: The Aswang Chronicles (Photo Comparison)

After Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang, derek Erik Matti again unleashes the world of aswang in higher perspective this time with TiKTiK: The Aswang Chronicles whom he called
"an out and out genre movie".

The story is set in a remote town called Pulupandan, Makoy (DingDong Dantes) who seemed to be a bad boy, an anti-hero in this movie - wishes to reunite with his live-in partner Sonia (Lovie Poe) who was 9 months pregnant - in any minute will deliver their first-born child and at the same time will be celebrating her birthday, had to fight against a barangay of aswangs. Well, of course with the help of Sonia's parents, Nestor (Joey Marquez) and Fely (Janice de Belen) with Bart (Ramon Bautista) & Abel (Harley Pacana). And the story goes.

I may say, Joey Marquez had showcased his best on this movie that he might grab a nod for the Best Supporting Actor for this movie. 

Dingdong Dantes moreover can be considered for the Best Actor but will have to complete with other great movies of different genre. 

Janice De Belen was perfect for her mother role, no doubt. she complemented well with the cast.

& Lovie Poe with her grace and elegant is truly the Princess of Philippine Horror Movies . 

Laugh and scream, sympathize and be amazed as you watch the film - fast plot, nice shots/angles taken, oozing cinematography perfect cast and acting. That's all I could say. 

With these, allow me to say that TiKTiK: The Aswang Chronicles is One of the Best Horror Films in the Philippines.  

Genre is not always with the formula. Genre when done well can make classics out of it. This is TikTik: The Aswang Chronicles.

See you at the moviehaus.
                                                     

Tik-Tik.

TiK-TiK.

TIK-TIK.  

PREMIERE NIGHT: "Tiktik": The ASWANG CHRONICLES

      SM Megamall Cinema 9 was in SRO last nite for its' Premiere Night of the very 1st in Philippine Cinema history that the entire film was shot in green screen (take note the entire movie not parts of the movie) - laugh, scream, sympathize and be mesmerized  by Erik Matti's TiKTiK: The Aswang Chronicles.        

      

         Oct. 15, monday, was overwhelming as guests, VIPs, press people, bloggers, online winners, fans and the staff & crew and its' cast gathered together to view this first on the big screen.

Winners of SHARE YOUR ASWANG STORIES recieved their cash prizes and was also shown before the movie started and  "BULANON" story  grabbed the 1st prize of 50,000 pesos.

The entire cast was present and Makoy's on and off girlfriend

no other than Ms. Marian Rivera was also present.  A short program was held infront of CN9 and the aisle was perfectly in toto a red carpet all the way to the main entrance of the Cinema.

There were complimentary copies of the comic book adaptation of the movie plus a movie poster provided specifically to the online winners and a short talk from Dondon Monteverde, producer, Erik Matti, writer&director and Dingdong Dantes, lead actor & producer before the film started.

" ...the risk to bring back the movies we all love to watch wrapped-up in a package with the best technology we can offer..." - Erik Matti.

"Umpisahan na nating panoorin ito, mga pakshyet na mga aswang ito..." - Dingdong Dantes.