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Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot si Remington

Sharlyne Ang — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:41:45 +0000

My Zombadings Button Pin I Got During the Premiere

I have seen Zombadings’ teasers since last year and have been waiting to see the entirety of it in the big screen. Finally, the long wait is over and was able to watch its premiere at the recent Cinemalaya Festival (July 2011). I wasn’t disappointed at all. The whole audience laughed almost every 10 minutes, there was never a dull moment. It was the perfect film-ender for the entire festival.

The film is independently produced but can also appeal to the mainstream. It’s basically a suspense-comedy film and the good thing about it is the effortless comedic punchlines. No slapstick comedy is needed to make the audience laugh, the situation already provides the comedy.

Although the film is expected to make audiences laugh, serious issues of hate crimes against LGBTs and homophobia were explicitly shown. I guess everyone who have watched this definitely got the message.

Showing this film in mainstream cinemas will definitely open up the public’s minds on homophobia and the struggle of LGBTs to combat this for years. If this film will only be accessed in festivals, which are only attended by the “educated” and independent film enthusiasts, it will be difficult to send the message to the general public.

Zombadings1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington will be shown to cinemas starting August 31, 2011.

Muli (The Affair)

karlaredor — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:42:05 +0000

Muli is a movie that’s based on Jerry Gracio’s Palanca-winning screenplay. This indie gay film is about the love story of an underground/activist inn keeper (Sid Lucero) and a layer (Cogie Domingo). The film is directed by Adolfo B. Alix, Jr. Please do watch out for this film in the Cinemalaya Film fest this coming July.

Jay: Showing at SM Cinemas

karlaredor — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:23:00 +0000

Cinemalaya Best Picture and Asian Hotshots winner for Best Feature – Jay is currently being shown in SM Cinemas. According to the Facebook event, the movie will be shown until March 4. By the way, they have a promo too. If your name is Jay, you can watch the movie for free. You just need to present your valid ID.

The film stars Baron Geisler (as Jay Santiago), and Coco Martin (as Edward Navarro). The film is directed by Francis Pasion.

“Jay” is about the gay schoolteacher that was brutally murdered in a sex-crime. TV producer, then, convinces the family to shoot Jay’s wake and funeral for a reality show. You can read more about its synopsis in their website: JayTheMovie.com.

The title of the film reminds me of the song “Hey Jay” by Eraserheads. I’m not really sure though if the title of the film was somehow inspired by this song.