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It is simply waiting out there for you to grasp it, and all you have to do is reach for it. The only person you are fighting is yourself and your stubbornness to engage in new circumstances.” ― Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild Photo from Midnight Cowboy (1969).

It is simply waiting out there for you to grasp it, and all you have to do is reach for it. The only person you are fighting is yourself and your stubbornness to engage in new circumstances.” 
― Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild

Photo from Midnight Cowboy (1969).


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“I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a straight razor. That’s my dream; that’s my nightmare. Crawling, slithering, along the edge of a straight razor… and surviving.” -Kurtz, Apocalypse Now (Coppola, 1979)

“I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a straight razor. That’s my dream; that’s my nightmare. Crawling, slithering, along the edge of a straight razor… and surviving.”

-Kurtz, Apocalypse Now (Coppola, 1979)

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From the set of KALAYAAN (Wildlife). “I’m sure I have missed a whole bunch of opportunities and I am going to miss others, but I caught a lot of them too. In the end it’s about how many I catch, not how many I lose.” - Coppola, on shooting “Apocalypse Now.” 

From the set of KALAYAAN (Wildlife).

“I’m sure I have missed a whole bunch of opportunities and I am going to miss others, but I caught a lot of them too. In the end it’s about how many I catch, not how many I lose.” - Coppola, on shooting “Apocalypse Now.” 

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strangewood: “An essential element of any art is risk. If you don’t take a risk then how are you going to make something really beautiful, that hasn’t been seen before?” Francis Ford Coppola (born April 7, 1939)

strangewood:

“An essential element of any art is risk. If you don’t take a risk then how are you going to make something really beautiful, that hasn’t been seen before?”

Francis Ford Coppola (born April 7, 1939)

Source: strangewood
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strangewood: “When film is not a document, it is dream. That is why Tarkovsky is the greatest of them all. He moves with such naturalness in the room of dreams. He doesn’t explain. What should he explain anyhow? He is a spectator, capable of staging his visions in the most unwieldy but, in a way, the most willing of media. All my life I have hammered on the doors of the rooms in which he moves so naturally. Only a few times have I managed to creep inside.” Ingmar Bergman on Andrei Tarkovsky (April 4, 1932 – December 29, 1986)

strangewood:

“When film is not a document, it is dream. That is why Tarkovsky is the greatest of them all. He moves with such naturalness in the room of dreams. He doesn’t explain. What should he explain anyhow? He is a spectator, capable of staging his visions in the most unwieldy but, in a way, the most willing of media. All my life I have hammered on the doors of the rooms in which he moves so naturally. Only a few times have I managed to creep inside.”

Ingmar Bergman on Andrei Tarkovsky (April 4, 1932 – December 29, 1986)

Source: strangewood
High-res Notes: 262 4/4/12 — 7:09pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/Z7ksNyJ5PzUD
“Haruo” tops YCC Film Desk releases 2011 citations 28FEB Haruo, Adolfo Alix Jr.’s tale about a Yakuza member seeking to lead a new life in Manila, got the nod of the Young Critics Circle as the best film of 2011. Rodolfo Vera bagged the best screenplay award forNiño, a story about a once-elite family trying to fight off inevitable decline. Other winners include Diana Zubiri for best performance in Bahay Bata, Señoritafor best editing, Teoriya for best cinematography and visual design, and Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa for best in sound and aural orchestration. Thirty-five films were initially long-listed by the group, which was later narrowed down to a shortlist of eight.  Only short-listed films earn the privilege to be nominated for any of the six categories.  YCC does not confer nominations on artistic or technical merit if the film does not qualify in the short list. The organization departs from many conventions of other award-giving bodies both here and abroad in bestowing cinematic honors.  For instance, the award for Best Film of the Year is reserved for the director such that no separate prize for direction is needed.  The Best Performance award is most coveted as it is conferred on a screen performer whether male or female, adult or child, individual or as part of an ensemble, in leading or supporting role.  To uphold a more dynamic and encompassing way of looking at films, technical honors refer to fusion of outstanding efforts in fields otherwise deemed apart.  In this case, the Best Cinematography and Visual Design recognition covers both camerawork and art direction.  Similarly, Best Sound and Aural Orchestration encompasses not sound engineering alone but musical score as well. Established in 1990, YCC is composed of members of academe who, through the years, have become attentive observers of Philippine cinema.  Coming from various disciplines, they bring an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of film.  Current members are from the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University. Members of the Film Desk include Eulalio R. Guieb III (chair), Romulo P. Baquiran Jr., Flaudette May V. Datuin, Noel D. Ferrer, Patrick D. Flores, Tessa Maria T. Guazon, Eloisa May P. Hernandez, Jayson P. Jacobo, Nonoy L. Lauzon, Eileen C. Legaspi-Ramirez, Gerard R. A. Lico, Jema Pamintuan, Choy Pangilinan, Jerry C. Respeto, Jaime Oscar M. Salazar, Neil Martial R. Santillan, and Galileo S. Zafra.   New members include JPaul Manzanilla and Skilty Labastilla. The Film Desk of the Young Critics’ Circle will hold the 22nd Annual Circle Citations for distinguished achievements in film on April 19, 2012 at the University of the Philippines Jorge B. Vargas Museum in Diliman, Quezon City. Here is the complete list of winners and nominees for this year’s YCC Annual Circle Citations: The Film Desk of the Young Critics’ Circle 22nd Annual Circle Citations for Distinguished Achievement in Film for 2011 Best Film of the Year: Winner: Haruo directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr. (Forward Entertainment and Annex Inc.; Yoshiyuki Ohira, producer) Nominees: Bahay Bata directed by Eduardo Roy, Jr. (Cinemalaya Productions; Almond Derla, Demy Derla, Marlo Derla, executive producers; Ferdinand Lapuz, producer) Señorita directed by Vincent Sandoval (Vincent Sandoval, Darlene Malimas, producers; Jose Marie Gochangco, executive producer; Abdallah Tabbara & Jonathan Lee, associate producers) Best Screenplay: Winner: Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films) – Rodolfo Vera Nominees: Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya, Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Production, In Cooperation with BIGTOP Media Productions, Inc.and Far Eastern University) – Alvin Yapan Bisperas (Cinemalaya and Panumduman Pictures) – Paul Sta. Ana Haruo (Forward Entertainment and Annex Inc.) – Jerome Zamora Señorita (Vincent Sandoval and Darlene Malimas) – Vincent Sandoval Teoriya (Cine Sur Films and Voyage Studios) – Zurich Chan Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Winner: Diana Zubiri in Bahay Bata (Cinemalaya and Found Films) Nominees: Arthur Acuña in Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films) Fides Cuyugan Asensio in Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films) Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino in Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films) The entire cast of Bisperas (Cinemalaya and Panumduman Pictures) Vincent Sandoval in Señorita (Vincent Sandoval and Darlene Malimas) Diana Zubiri in Bahay Bata (Cinemalaya and Found Films) Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design Winner: Teoriya (Cine Sur Films and Voyage Studios) – Dexter Dela Pena, cinematographer; Paul Marquez, production designer Nominees: Bahay Bata (Cinemalaya Productions) – Ogi Sugatan, cinematographer; Harry Alcasid, production designer; Armand Samonte, art director; Tessa Aquino, costume Bisperas (Cinemalaya and Panumduman Pictures) – Roberto Yniquez, director of photography; Rodrigo Ricio, production designer; Tessa Aquino, costume Haruo (Forward Entertainment and Annex Inc.) – Albert Banzon, director of photography; Roland Rubenecia, production designer Señorita (Vincent Sandoval and Darlene Malimas Productions) – Ruel Dahis Antipuesto, director of photography; Armi Rae Cacanindin, production designer Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration Winner: Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya, Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Production, In Cooperation with BIGTOP Media Productions, Inc. and Far Eastern University) – Arnold Reodica, sound designer and engineer; Christine Muco and Jema Pamintuan, musical scorers Nominees: Bahay Bata (Cinemalaya and Found Films) – Albert Michael Idioma, sound designer and engineer; Toni Muñoz, musical scorer Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films) – Albert Michael Idioma, sound designer; Jerrold Tarog, musical scorer Best Achievement in Film Editing Winner: Señorita (Vincent Sandoval and Darlene Malimas Productions) – Cherliebebs Gohetia Nominee: Haruo (Forward Entertainment and Annex Inc.) – Aleks Castañeda Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle 2012: Eloisa May P. Hernandez (chair), Flaudette May V. Datuin, Patrick D. Flores, Tessa Maria T. Guazon, Eulalio R. Guieb III, Jayson Jacobo, Skilty Labastilla, JPaul Manzanilla, Jema Pamintuan, Choy Pangilinan and Jaime Oscar Salazar; on leave: Noel D. Ferrer, Nonoy L. Lauzon, Eileen C. Legaspi-Ramirez, Gerard R. A. Lico, Jerry C. Respeto, Neil Martial R. Santillan and Galileo S. Zafra. YCC drew its selection from both regular and non-regular releases comprising the entirety of Philippine cinema output in 2011.  Films considered for discussion were those that had three or more screenings before a paying or non-paying audience in any public venue. http://yccfilmdesk.wordpress.com/2012/02/28/ycc-film-desk-releases-2011-citations/

“Haruo” tops YCC Film Desk releases 2011 citations

28FEB

Haruo, Adolfo Alix Jr.’s tale about a Yakuza member seeking to lead a new life in Manila, got the nod of the Young Critics Circle as the best film of 2011. Rodolfo Vera bagged the best screenplay award forNiño, a story about a once-elite family trying to fight off inevitable decline. Other winners include Diana Zubiri for best performance in Bahay Bata, Señoritafor best editing, Teoriya for best cinematography and visual design, and Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa for best in sound and aural orchestration.

Thirty-five films were initially long-listed by the group, which was later narrowed down to a shortlist of eight.  Only short-listed films earn the privilege to be nominated for any of the six categories.  YCC does not confer nominations on artistic or technical merit if the film does not qualify in the short list.

The organization departs from many conventions of other award-giving bodies both here and abroad in bestowing cinematic honors.  For instance, the award for Best Film of the Year is reserved for the director such that no separate prize for direction is needed.  The Best Performance award is most coveted as it is conferred on a screen performer whether male or female, adult or child, individual or as part of an ensemble, in leading or supporting role.  To uphold a more dynamic and encompassing way of looking at films, technical honors refer to fusion of outstanding efforts in fields otherwise deemed apart.  In this case, the Best Cinematography and Visual Design recognition covers both camerawork and art direction.  Similarly, Best Sound and Aural Orchestration encompasses not sound engineering alone but musical score as well.

Established in 1990, YCC is composed of members of academe who, through the years, have become attentive observers of Philippine cinema.  Coming from various disciplines, they bring an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of film.  Current members are from the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University.

Members of the Film Desk include Eulalio R. Guieb III (chair), Romulo P. Baquiran Jr., Flaudette May V. Datuin, Noel D. Ferrer, Patrick D. Flores, Tessa Maria T. Guazon, Eloisa May P. Hernandez, Jayson P. Jacobo, Nonoy L. Lauzon, Eileen C. Legaspi-Ramirez, Gerard R. A. Lico, Jema Pamintuan, Choy Pangilinan, Jerry C. Respeto, Jaime Oscar M. Salazar, Neil Martial R. Santillan, and Galileo S. Zafra.   New members include JPaul Manzanilla and Skilty Labastilla.

The Film Desk of the Young Critics’ Circle will hold the 22nd Annual Circle Citations for distinguished achievements in film on April 19, 2012 at the University of the Philippines Jorge B. Vargas Museum in Diliman, Quezon City.

Here is the complete list of winners and nominees for this year’s YCC Annual Circle Citations:

The Film Desk of the Young Critics’ Circle

22nd Annual Circle Citations for Distinguished Achievement in Film for 2011

Best Film of the Year:

Winner: Haruo directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr. (Forward Entertainment and Annex Inc.; Yoshiyuki Ohira, producer)

Nominees:

Bahay Bata directed by Eduardo Roy, Jr. (Cinemalaya Productions; Almond Derla, Demy Derla, Marlo Derla, executive producers; Ferdinand Lapuz, producer)

Señorita directed by Vincent Sandoval (Vincent Sandoval, Darlene Malimas, producers; Jose Marie Gochangco, executive producer; Abdallah Tabbara & Jonathan Lee, associate producers)

Best Screenplay:

Winner: Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films) – Rodolfo Vera

Nominees:

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya, Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Production, In Cooperation with BIGTOP Media Productions, Inc.
and Far Eastern University) – Alvin Yapan

Bisperas (Cinemalaya and Panumduman Pictures) – Paul Sta. Ana

Haruo (Forward Entertainment and Annex Inc.) – Jerome Zamora

Señorita (Vincent Sandoval and Darlene Malimas) – Vincent Sandoval

Teoriya (Cine Sur Films and Voyage Studios) – Zurich Chan

Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role

Winner: Diana Zubiri in Bahay Bata (Cinemalaya and Found Films)

Nominees:

Arthur Acuña in Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films)

Fides Cuyugan Asensio in Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films)

Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino in Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films)

The entire cast of Bisperas (Cinemalaya and Panumduman Pictures)

Vincent Sandoval in Señorita (Vincent Sandoval and Darlene Malimas)

Diana Zubiri in Bahay Bata (Cinemalaya and Found Films)

Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design

Winner: Teoriya (Cine Sur Films and Voyage Studios) – Dexter Dela Pena, cinematographer; Paul Marquez, production designer

Nominees:

Bahay Bata (Cinemalaya Productions) – Ogi Sugatan, cinematographer; Harry Alcasid, production designer; Armand Samonte, art director; Tessa Aquino, costume

Bisperas (Cinemalaya and Panumduman Pictures) – Roberto Yniquez, director of photography; Rodrigo Ricio, production designer; Tessa Aquino, costume

Haruo (Forward Entertainment and Annex Inc.) – Albert Banzon, director of photography; Roland Rubenecia, production designer

Señorita (Vincent Sandoval and Darlene Malimas Productions) – Ruel Dahis Antipuesto, director of photography; Armi Rae Cacanindin, production designer

Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration

Winner: Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya, Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Production, In Cooperation with BIGTOP Media Productions, Inc. and Far Eastern University) – Arnold Reodica, sound designer and engineer; Christine Muco and Jema Pamintuan, musical scorers

Nominees:

Bahay Bata (Cinemalaya and Found Films) – Albert Michael Idioma, sound designer and engineer; Toni Muñoz, musical scorer

Niño (Cinemalaya and Handurawan Films) – Albert Michael Idioma, sound designer; Jerrold Tarog, musical scorer

Best Achievement in Film Editing

Winner: Señorita (Vincent Sandoval and Darlene Malimas Productions) – Cherliebebs Gohetia

Nominee:

Haruo (Forward Entertainment and Annex Inc.) – Aleks Castañeda

Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle 2012: Eloisa May P. Hernandez (chair), Flaudette May V. Datuin, Patrick D. Flores, Tessa Maria T. Guazon, Eulalio R. Guieb III, Jayson Jacobo, Skilty Labastilla, JPaul Manzanilla, Jema Pamintuan, Choy Pangilinan and Jaime Oscar Salazar; on leave: Noel D. Ferrer, Nonoy L. Lauzon, Eileen C. Legaspi-Ramirez, Gerard R. A. Lico, Jerry C. Respeto, Neil Martial R. Santillan and Galileo S. Zafra.

YCC drew its selection from both regular and non-regular releases comprising the entirety of Philippine cinema output in 2011.  Films considered for discussion were those that had three or more screenings before a paying or non-paying audience in any public venue.

http://yccfilmdesk.wordpress.com/2012/02/28/ycc-film-desk-releases-2011-citations/

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“I know only one thing. when i sleep, i know no fear, no, trouble no bliss. blessing on him who invented sleep. the common coin that purchases all things, the balance that levels shepherd and king, fool and wise man. there is only one bad thing about sound sleep. they say it closely resembles death.” ― Andrei Tarkovsky

“I know only one thing. when i sleep, i know no fear, no, trouble no bliss. blessing on him who invented sleep. the common coin that purchases all things, the balance that levels shepherd and king, fool and wise man. there is only one bad thing about sound sleep. they say it closely resembles death.” 
― Andrei Tarkovsky

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Superb fan poster by Rebecca Leigh for In the Mood for Love. Details here.

Superb fan poster by Rebecca Leigh for In the Mood for Love. Details here.

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☑ Less is more… less emphasis on construing tension as personal conflict; instead using atmospherics, ambiguity to create mood, tension and engagement. Photo from Lucrecia Martel’s La Cienaga (2001).

☑ Less is more… less emphasis on construing tension as personal conflict; instead using atmospherics, ambiguity to create mood, tension and engagement.

Photo from Lucrecia Martel’s La Cienaga (2001).

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