But i cant help but feel that quick change would have been better as a documentary rather then the fulllength feature that it is today. Film critic philbert dy tweeted the news on saturday, august 9, saying that fulllength copies of cinemalaya entries from 2012 and 20 were uploaded on. The story is not an easy sell and moviegoers with an open mind may be the only ones to give this opus a second look. Quick change eduardo roys cinemalaya entry begins with a blatantly illegal cosmetic surgery procedure, followed by segueing into a rendition of paruparong bukid butterfly from the field, a sequence that perfectly reflects what this movie is about. Quick change teaser cinemalaya 20 new breed full length feature a story of suffering, acceptance, and hope, revolves around a transsexual looking for his rightful place in a messy and complicated world. A movie where eugene domingo was star, partnered with a hot japanese guy. Now on its 3 rd year of collaboration with cinemalaya, ayala malls cinemas opens its alabang town center screens for this years exciting and multihued film entries. Cinemalaya movies uploaded online, filmmakers livid. Cinemalaya 20 now accepting entries until september 11 entries for the new breed full length feature and directors showcase of the 20 cinemalaya independent film festival and competition are now being accepted at the ccp media arts division. Updated, june 25, 20the cinemalaya foundation, inc.
Hannah espias movie transit emerged as the best film in the new breed category of the 20 cinemalaya film festival while jerrod tarrogs sana dati. The pr in the festival website goes dorina believes she is a lady incarcerated in a male body. Check out the official movie poster and trailer of eduardo roy jr. The screening schedules may be a bit tight for some festivalgoers, which is why our friends from unreel go on a cinemalaya binge, where they dedicate full days to see all the shorts and fulllength entries of cinemalaya. Krystle valentino, miggs cuaderno, arnold reyes, angeli bayani, julian trono, carlon matobato, and sheenly vee gener drama, comedy. Dirty games 1981 movie world international release date july 23, 1981 direction leonardo velasco uy cast amalia fuentes, eddie. The film stars mimi juareza, junjun quintana, miggs cuaderno, natashia yumi, felipe martinez, john relucio, giggle esmeralda, francine garcia, and rolando.
Cinemalaya 20 winners announced clickthecity arts and. Cinemalaya 20 cinemalaya 20 program 1 cinemalaya 20 schedule of film screenings july 26, friday 7 pm opening film. With a total of 70 films in exhibition this year, a full slate of 25 will be part of the competition. The cinemalaya philippine independent film festival is a film competition and festival that aims to encourage the creation of new cinematic works by filipino filmmakers works that boldly articulate and freely interpret the filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity. Slated to run from july 26 to august 4 at the cultural center of the philippines, a slew of films in this years cinemalaya will be headlined by the stars of the philippine mainstream movie industry. A new breed entry in the 20 cinemalaya independent film festival. Cinemalaya philippine independent film festival 20 year 9 follow us. Our choices for the 20 cinemalaya independent film. Mimi juareza, miggs cuaderno, junjun quintana, natasha yumi, francine garcia and mr. I wrote the capsules after i saw each film and pardon me if some entries are in tagalog.
It was a comedy story about lies, escape, and family. Debosyon alvin yapan an alvin yapan film is always a treat and he doesnt disappoint. Nevertheless, quick change is one of the mustsee movies of the year. It also aims to invigorate the philippine filmmaking by developing a new breed of filipino filmmakers. Britains got talent 2018 ellie and jeki quickest quick change full audition. She is a mother figure to hero, her eight year old nephew. Quick change is written and directed by eduardo roy, jr. The movie s plot was distinctive from other gaythemed movies ive seen, and i thought that it took a fresh take on the genre.
Ayala malls cinemas first collaboration with cinemalaya back in july 2011 opened its. The 20 edition of the cinemalaya film festival have already announced the list of official winners on sunday night, august 4 at the cultural center of the philippines main theater. Philippine independent film festival premiere philippines 4 october 20. Ten films from a new breed of filmmakers and four films stood out from the rest, at least in our opinion. Quick change the movie movie theater facebook 18 photos. One thing that i noticed with quick change is that unlike many gay films that focus primarily on the love life of the maincharacter making the audience giggle at sappy scenes, the premise and conflict of this one is anchored mainly on the cosmetic enhancements. Cinemalayas 20 edition has its share of headscratchersfrom gil portes wellintentioned but frustratingly crude liars to christopher ad. The compleat cinemalaya 20 guide inquirer entertainment. This film is about a transgendered woman who, along with her nephew, goes around doing illegal plastic surgery for the lowerclass gaystransgendered. His previous cinemalaya films are quick change 20 and bahay bata 2011. Now that we have it on dvd, ive been able to show it to my kids, too and it made for a fun family film night. And he exudes this innocence that will certainly leave an impression on you.
Quick change eduardo roy jr, cinemalaya 20 in quick change, mimi juareza essays one of the best, boldest performances seen on local screens in 20. Quick change official poster cinemalaya 20 new breed full length feature starring. After nine years, several snafus skirted, and over 100 films recognized here and abroad, cinemalaya is back, and supreme has assembled a quickanddirty guide to this years fulllength entries. But i cant help but feel that quick change would have been better as a documentary rather then the full length feature that it is today. Here are brun magazines choices for the 20 cinemalaya independent film festival. With a unique take on beauty, quick change is a refreshing film that gives a rare glimpse into the world of transgender. The film stars mimi juareza, junjun quintana, miggs cuaderno, natashia yumi, felipe martinez, john relucio, giggle esmeralda, francine garcia, and. On its 9th year, movie enthusiasts can enjoy to watch movies inside the different theatres of cultural center of the philippines and with special screening at greenbelt 3 and trinoma from july 26 to august 4, 20. One of the more interesting and notable movies in this years cinemalaya festival is quick change. He is proud to show off his dick to other guys with smaller dicks.
We give you the skinny and our top picks on what to watch and when to watch this fresh batch. The lowdown part i quick change directed and written by eduardo roy jr. Her character dorina engages in the illicit world of underground cosmetic surgery. Quick change full trailer 20 cinemalaya movie entry. Roy jr with mimi juareza, miggs cuaderno, junjun quintana, francine garcia. For the tabular pdf copy of cinemalaya 20 screening schedule in ccp, download cinemalaya20screeningschedule. Quick change teaser 2 cinemalaya 20 new breed full length feature synopsis of the film a story of suffering, acceptance, and hope, revolves around a transsexual looking for his rightful place in a messy and complicated world. A story set in the middle of the forest, full of mysteries and mythological creations. Now on its 9th year, the festival features a total of 15 fulllength films with 10 on the new breed category and five on the directors showcase category, and 10 short films.
Jazz in love by babyruthvillaramagutierrez july 27, saturday. Irma adlawan is breathtaking as a mother whose daughter is her life, ping medina breathes life to a father who has everything to lose, mercedes cabral does the best with the short. Stars of the philippine mainstream movie industry headline some of the newest crop of films in the 9th cinemalaya independent film festival and competition slated on july 26 to august 4, 20 at the cultural center of the philippines and ayala cinemas in. Though the film wasnt exactly my cup of tea, roys understanding of the world was endearing and his lead mimi juareza saved the. Best sound michael idioma quick change best original music score mon espia transit. Here are some thoughts on the 15 feature films, arranged from most to least favorite. The 9th cinemalaya independent film festival was successfully held from july 26 to august 4, 20 in metro. A story of a former 1980s film cameraman who now currently works as a movie pirate operating in present day manila. Amor y muerte spanish for love and death is an erotic period drama written by jerry gracio, directed by cesar evangelista and starring adrian sebastian, althea vega, ama quiambao. Quick change is a terrific bill murraygeena davisrandy quaid film that not too many people remember, but i am constantly recommending it to friends and acquaintances. Quick change cinemalaya 20 movie poster and trailer. All of roys films are based from research and interviews with mostly set of individuals that he encounters. Despite being a cinemalaya regular, there have been instances when i would miss a film or two from the festival.
Check out the official movie poster and red band teaser trailer of cesar evangelistas amor y muerte, an official entry in the directors showcase category of the 20 cinemalaya independent film festival. But the heart of the movie probably lies with the four year old kid, joshua. Quick change full trailer video 20 cinemalaya movie quick change will be shown in ccp and selected ayala cinemas from july 26 to august 4, 20 as part of cinemalaya film festival directors showcase category. Quick change official poster cinemalaya 20 new breed. Quick change official trailer cinemalaya 20 youtube. Life of dorina a middleaged transsexual looking for his niche amidst the complexities of the world he is in. This 20, roy brings a new film that features cast who are mostly nonactors. The winners list august 5, 20 after careful deliberation of its fiveman jury, the 9th cinemalaya independent film festival awarded the best in local indie circle in an awarding ceremony at the nicanor abelardo theater, cultural center of the philippines. With a unique take on beauty, quick change is a refreshing film. Quick change eduardo roy jr, cinemalaya 20 1505 film. Great camerawork, a good soundtrack and a solid ensemble cast make this movie a top contender.
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