Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Restoration Project #20: Ponyang Halobaybay

 
Ponyang Halobaybay
by Tony Velasquez


Taken from A History of Komiks of the Philippines and Other Countries
First published in 1984

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Magkasunod

Gumora ako sa TriNoma kahapon para humabol sa Reel Pride na handog ng Ayala Malls Cinemas at Viva Films. Dalawang magkasunod na pelikula ang pinanood ko, ang Macho Dancer at Pusong Mamon.

Meron na akong Strand Releasing DVD ng Macho Dancer which I believe is the uncut version of the movie pero hindi pa ito restored which is why kahit alam kong nachop-chop na ng MTRCB ang local version eh kebs, I want to experience it on the big screen. At hindi naman sayang ang pineylet ko dahil napakaganda ng kalidad. May mga minor line scratches at dirt pero barely noticeable. Digitally enhanced lang ito at hindi full restoration (makaiba sila). I don't know kung scanned from negative or positive print ang pelikula pero mukhang naalagaan ng Viva Films ang source material.

Sa pekeng VCD ko naman unang napanood ang Pusong Mamon. I can say it's one of the best queer films na meron tayo. It was ahead of its time and still relevant if papanoorin ngayon (especially with the rise of conservative Christianism). While watching the film, you can feel that it was made with sensitivity. Hindi pilit ang aktingan at cringefest ang batuhan ng linya. Mind you, A-listers lahat ng bida pero wala ka halos maramdaman na 'di nila bet ang kani-kanilang mga karakter. Napakasarap ni Albert Martinez sa tuwing lumalabas sa screen! Isa pang komento ko habang nanonood, ang ganda-ganda ng love nest nila ni Eric Quizon. The kitchen and overlooking view from the balcony is a dream!

Unang kong napansin ang grainy look ng dalawang pelikula. Ang linaw at buhay na buhay ang balat ng mga tao. The colors are bright even at night. 'Yung saktuhan lang at hindi masakit sa mata. The background images are crisp and clear.

Kapag close up ang shot, kitang-kita ang pores at masasabi mong napakaganda ng mga artistang nagsipag ganap. Wala halos retoke, taong-tao, hindi robot, hindi sinaksakan ng fillers ang iba't ibang parte ng fes. And their teeth! Natural color, size and shape. Veneers could nevah!

Even the fashion from those era were cute! Napakakulay ng buhay bago nauso ang neutral pieces na uso ngayon. Bring back the yellow, bright red, sky blue and different shades of green! At feeling ko, isusuot ko pa rin ang damit ni Jaclyn Jose nang una silang magkita ni Allan Paule sa parke.

Hanggang July 1 na lang ang Reel Pride mga ateng kaya habol na!

Friday, June 27, 2025

Restoration Project #19: Paano Hahatiin Ang Puso?

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Nobela ni Carlo J. Caparas
Guhit ni Mar T. Santana

Modern Romances
16 Hulyo 1984
Bilang 565

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Prima Donna na si Rosanna!

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"Boobs ko lang ang lumaki, hindi ang ulo ko!"
Sulat ni Rommel L. Gonzales

Controversial Magazine 
June 16, 1995
Blg. 195

Monday, June 23, 2025

Ang Mga Pelikulang Ipinalabas Noong Pebrero


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Ang Mga Pelikulang Ipinalabas Noong Pebrero
Sulat ni Mario Bautista 



Jingle Extra Hot!
Movie Entertainment Magazine 
No. 8, March 30, 1981

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Restoration Project #18: Bibo (Ikatlong Labas)

 
Bibo
Nobela ni Elena Patron
Guhit ni Hal Santiago


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Kislap Magasin
Taon 18 Blg. 616
Hulyo 3, 1980

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Who Is Your Favorite FAMAS Winner?


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Who Is Your Favorite FAMAS Winner?
By Hermie G. Francisco 

Modern Romances
16 Hulyo 1984
Bilang 565