A Journey to the History of Philippine Cinema

Here's a short video that we made in order to narrate the History of Philippine Cinema, from the pictures that we took. Enjoy watching! ^^,

From our trip to the Film Museum, we have gained the following insights and learnings from our short trip:


Our trip at the FILM MUSEUM was a very interesting, I never knew that Philippine Cinema can affect the generation today. I feel that the philippine cinema history should be known by everyone here in the Philippines because somehow the film industry became a big part of our history too, and of course with the new generations of actors and actresses they should owe it all to these legends who kept the shine from then on to now, and I see that in the next 10 years more movies, awards and somehow new faces will be in the museum and will be legends in the industry as well.
-Quinlin Anne Roxas


Time improves the Philippine cinema. now the industry is already geared with all the modern devices needed to enhance the quality of films. now the industry is already geared with all the modern devices needed to enhance the quality of films.We were able to see the richness of the Filipino Film industry and grasp the true role it plays in the Filipino society.
-Tiffany Marie De Jesus


From the time wherein TV shows were seen in black and white, until the Philippine Cinema progressed until present, we all witnessed its significance, beauty and progression through the Film Museum. The museum reflects the richness of Philippine Cinema and we were lucky to visit it.
-Charmaine Marie Perillo


From what we saw at the Film Museum, I ended up with the realization that Philippine movies today will not be present if these films did not exist a long time ago. Seeing that the museum documented the history of Philippine cinema, I also believe that people are still interested of our culture and is still grateful that we have such a rich history of Philippine Films. With all that I saw, my passion to be part of a movie or program producer grows more, and I know that someday I can also be a part of Philippine History, be it films or TV shows.
-Annie Mae Dela Cruz


With our trip concluded, and as future Mass Media practitioners, the learning and values that we gained will give us a lesson of what we can do to enhance the quality of Philippine films when we practice our profession in the future. ^^,

Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington movie review

Zombadings, to be defined clearly needs to be taken literally. From the words, “zombies”and “badings”, it gave birth to another slang word, “Zombadings”. This film was first showed at the 7th Cinemalaya as a closing film. The fact that it was a Cinemalaya film, some people are not aware of it but when it was announced to be showed on theatres, it was a huge hit on the first day of its screening.


Several factors are the reason how this film managed to overpower other mainstream movies.

(Got this picture from Google Images)

First of all, the actors and actresses who played the major roles in the movie were really fit for the roles. Martin Escudero, as Remington did a very good acting on the role of being a gay, which I suppose is not for real. Lauren Young, as Hannah, the female lead actress showcased her talent in acting by making a good pair with Escudero. Kerbie Zamora, as Jigs, Remington’s best friend, along with supporting actors and actresses like Janice De Belen and John Regala as Remington’s parents, gave a big impact in supporting each other’s role in the film, making the plot more exciting. Daniel Fernando, with a very mysterious role did a great job in the film. Of course, you should not forget the great actor Roderick Paulate for his outstanding role in the movie as the key to Remington’s situation. Eugene Domingo, with a weird skating role of being Hannah’s mother should also be given credits too.


Second, the director and the scriptwriters were able to make a good film with a really great concept. You also have to commend Jade Castro’s directing skills in this movie. He was able to bring out the actors and actresses talent in acting but through a horror slash comedy film. Though this movie was based from a real life experience, it was not the film that we expected it to be; it is because of the movie’s plot.

The two of the best parts of the film ^^,

Third reason, as mentioned is the plot that made this movie such a big hit. At first, you would think that this movie is just plain kabaklaan, when it’s actually not. Though the theme revolves on gay people, the plot really makes sense. Aside from that, when the trailer was released, some scenes would leave you hanging and would really make you watch it. The funny moments would always be there which would really make you fall from your seat. Who wouldn’t forget the famous, “table scene” by Roderick Paulate? Charoterang esprikitik! And how did you react at the “stairs scene” with Jigs and Remington? *wink. Enough said.

I even went back to Gateway just to take a picture. ^^, 

The bottom line is, there are some people who are still unable to embrace the reality that gays are part of our society now. As human, we have the right to respect each other’s beliefs as we wanted to get respected too. In the movie, it was clearly showed how some people discriminate gays and even end up abusing them, which in reality should be given respect for they are still humans. Then, I also realized that a parents’ love for their child can never be replaced by anything in the world. At the end of the film, the sacrifice of parents for the welfare of their child is the evidence of their unconditional love for their own flesh and blood. All in all, this film is set to promote certain values and not just pure kabaklaan all the way.


Blog entry written by: Annie Mae S. Dela Cruz

Zombadings (Patayin sa Shokot si Remington) Movie Review

A new taste and something fresh into the ray of indie films in the Philippines, Jade Castro's idea of turning the whole land of the-said third gender reigns in the film. Starring the very talented Martin Escudero who portrays a very fine young man who was cursed by Roderick Paulate in his early childhood days. A very smart, fun, and very futuristic-like film it was, literally every joke and every line was brilliant, it's not too green yet it has this good humor that you always look out on every comedy film.

The plot at first was a big curiosity on why this or that happened but the way that the director sequenced the events was really good, especially the good explanation why there is such a discrimination when it comes to gender, especially to the homosexual society, in our time we can't deny that these events happens, torture and most rudely killing because of discrimination, so I think Zombadings is not only that film where you go inside the movie house and leave with pure laughter but instead it's that movie that you'll always remember in yourself that in this era or world everyone is accepted an is to be loved by whoever, no matter what gender does he/she belongs in.

The story took my expectations to the next level, when I first saw the posters (on the internet) of Zombadings, I thought it was an animated film or comic-like. But when the official trailer came out on the internet and I even got a chance to watched it on T.V during commercial breaks, it snapped into my head that this will be another sure-hit film because of the stellar cast, Eugene Domingo, Roderick Paulate which by the way who I really admire in terms of the Pinoy comedy films, and some legends in the film industry here in the Philippines, includes Janice De Belen, John Regala, and upcoming young stars such as Lauren Young and Martin Escudero.

If i'll be given a such privileged to give an recognition to a film, I would give the recognition to the whole production team and also to Ms. Jade Castro for exemplifying a film that has all the mixture that every audience would want in a film, and I think this would be such an awesome blockbuster hit.

Posted by Quinlin Anne Roxas

Picture from Google 

A Review of Zombadings

As a Scholastican i think i have grown to be an indie-lover. Because of the course i am in i started appreciating the beauty and richness of Pinoy independent films. The premiere of Zombadings on main-stream made me really excited for i know that it is a quality film made to open eyes in the battle of the third sex in this country. 


The Film, i think is just an illustration of how gays and lesbians are being perceived in this judgmental society. The film showed that gays as members of the third sex are useful, not pests of the community and should have the equal rights like the male and female are entitled to.


 The film was spectacular; all the humor and the substance it has, the appeal to the wide audience has a good impact. I enjoyed the film, the actors justified their roles. The effects was not bad for a low budget film. it is a truly quality film that up to now is being loved by the public.

Blog entry written by: Tiffany Marie De Jesus