tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post6305747881913274676..comments2024-03-18T04:40:59.593-07:00Comments on Nostalgia Manila - 60's, 70's, 80's cartoons, tv shows, videos, retro pop culture: Dekada '70 A Not So '70s FilmNostalgia Manilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06532713515247529917noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post-8210034143958606952015-01-08T02:51:56.858-08:002015-01-08T02:51:56.858-08:00Dekada '70 was presented to us in class for ou...Dekada '70 was presented to us in class for our film analysis in Filipino. Although we haven't finished the movie (almost halfway), I think it may be the time to make a thought about it.<br />I agree with you definitely with all the aspects in the article, and yes, the Filipino filmmaking is at its downfall. This is the reason why many of us tend to watch foreign films (mainly because they are better).<br />I felt that the film itself lacks so much. It just lacks something that I cannot explain. Dir. Chito Rono may have produced a film that many of us applaud, but to my perspective, it's a mediocre film sadly. The script is a good thing for me, since much quotes were memorable to analyze. But overall, it doesn't go up the standard. <br />Maybe it is the time to make a reform on the Philippine cinema.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post-7231979122670127902007-03-30T14:35:00.000-07:002007-03-30T14:35:00.000-07:00To Ronne,It is clear that I wrote about the film a...To Ronne,<BR/><BR/>It is clear that I wrote about the film and not the book, which is why people should not automatically assume that I am critiquing the book as well. You must first understand that the book and the film adaptation (which I wrote about in this article) are two seperate things. <BR/><BR/>I agree with all your sentiments about the message behind the film. It is quite obvious that the original material (the book), captures the turbulent times and truths about what it was like living in the '70s; which the film (in my opinion) failed to capture. I mentioned in this article that it's all in the "details". One must NEVER put off the fine little details, for it's these little details that make up for a true masterpiece. <BR/><BR/>The story deals with serious issues. If it is presented in an almost comical way due to often distracting, mediocre performances by teen idols, bad wardrobe, poor production design, ect, then it hard for one to take this film seriously. <BR/><BR/>Films that tell stories set in a particular time period deals with a lot of paying attention to the details. It's those little details that transport you to that time period, and make the film believable, and in the process really make its point. It would obviously take a lot of talent and creativity to pull off a film set in '70s Manila on a shoestring budget, but I know it can be done! Which is why I wrote this article. I am simply saying that we must raise our standards in filmmaking if we are to be ranked in the same league among the best in the world.<BR/><BR/>In the end, it's either make a really good film, or not make one at all, and leave the book alone. It's that simple. <BR/><BR/>E. ManaloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post-13522408533222945952007-03-30T04:54:00.000-07:002007-03-30T04:54:00.000-07:00Ouch. I know that you were critiquing the movie an...Ouch. I know that you were critiquing the movie and not the novel but still... <BR/><BR/>"Inexcusable mediocre performances plagued every scene." <BR/><BR/>"I had to laugh it off and smile at this film for all its entertainment value."<BR/><BR/>I think that by focusing too much on their wigs, location, outfits, acting, and intonation of their voices--you're missing what is most crucial about this film. The message behind this film is nowhere near mediocre or something to be laughed off. I know some people who have left you a comment already mentioned that the novel is better. Yes, it is. I can honestly say that Dekada '70 (the novel) is one of the most important pieces of literature Filipinos should read at least once in their lifetime. Not only does it inform Filipinos of what really happened to the country, from "how it all began" and "why..." and "who..." and all these questions concerning the government but there are so many other issues in Dekada '70 that deserves more attention instead of their acting. For example, the role of women not only in the 70's but their role in the Philippines since then until now, or how Julian is the way he is, afraid to show emotions because "men should be men" and all these gender roles and mentalities. And how about peoples' principles in the 70's? Noong ipinaglalaban ang bayan. It seems like these days, wala na yatang principles ang mga tao. There are so many issues in Dekada '70, attempting to list them all, in which I might fail to do so, is not only silly, it would be insulting to Lualhati Bautista. I am not disregarding what you wrote, not at all. In fact, I think you made a lot of good points since you are, after all, qualified to make these criticism towards the film since you are a movie buff and was raised in that era (I'm neither a movie buff nor was I born in the 70's. I was born in '82 and I'll choose a novel over a movie anytime). all I'm saying is that you made Dekada '70 sound like a mediocre film and by making it sound like a mediocre film, it is not difficult to make the association that the novel might be mediocre as well. I am not trying to stir anything or neither am I challenging your intellect towards the subject. I just hope that you read the novel and hopefully feel differently towards Dekada '70. <BR/><BR/>By the way, I was looking for a website where I could buy the novel, I borrowed a copy from the public library and was browsing where I could buy and I landed on your page.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Have a nice day. Peace to all and ingat.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-Ronne<BR/>Honolulu, HIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post-20847605854486922007-02-19T06:36:00.000-08:002007-02-19T06:36:00.000-08:00I have not had the chance to watch the film adapta...I have not had the chance to watch the film adaptation, but I was able to meet Ms. Lualhati Bautista! She came into our office one day and I was awestruck!! :) I searched and searched for my copy of Dekada and brought it to the office JUST IN CASE she'll drop by again - and when she did - I had her sign it!! Coolness!!Didihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966608246374142055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post-90866762349288780852007-02-18T03:10:00.000-08:002007-02-18T03:10:00.000-08:00time to raise the bar people. papano tayo uunlad i...time to raise the bar people. papano tayo uunlad if we dont raise the bar?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post-18554136023361618572007-02-16T19:13:00.000-08:002007-02-16T19:13:00.000-08:00I agree with Jepoy. The novel was much better. The...I agree with Jepoy. The novel was much better. There are very few films that are as good as the book. Ya we have some good writers and directors left, but not as good as Ishmael Bernal. Good article this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post-65886986604408216802007-02-16T18:55:00.000-08:002007-02-16T18:55:00.000-08:00I was disappointed too when I saw the film. It is ...I was disappointed too when I saw the film. It is better to read the novel. The movie adaptation was not good. <BR/><BR/>You should see other movies like Dubai or Milan. We still have good writers and directors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post-9831209789629309902007-02-16T15:04:00.000-08:002007-02-16T15:04:00.000-08:00mahirap talaga gumawa ng pelikula na ganito kapag ...mahirap talaga gumawa ng pelikula na ganito kapag ang mga artista ay mga untalented teen idols. it's time to change standards talaga.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34312574.post-59416915988948083832007-02-16T13:37:00.000-08:002007-02-16T13:37:00.000-08:00this is a well written article, with so many revea...this is a well written article, with so many revealing truths about the current state of philippine cinema. i really hope the right people read this and learn from this. too many people out there are so afraid to say the truth which negates real change. kudos to you mr. manalo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com