4TH NATIONAL THEATER FESTIVAL opens this week!

in celebration of Philippine arts and culture, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and National Center for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) holds the 4th National Theater Festival on November 8 - 18 2012 at the CCP theaters.

i am familiar of 6 of the 18 productions from different all-Filipino theater groups who will perform in the festival. i'm actually looking forward to restaging of these productions and would like to see all of them (crossed fingers).

LIVIN' LA VIDA IMELDA performed by Carlos Celdran. well it mainly talks about Imelda Marcos' life. her glory as the former first lady and her downfall after the Martial Law. it is another approach by Carlos Celdran in presenting history where he is very well-informed about.

OROSMAN AT ZAFIRA, the musical which i fell in love with Dulaang UP. and continued to support until its commercial release last year. this awit by Francisco Baltazar talks about the greed between three tribes and the love of our two protagonists which conquers all.

SAYAW NG MGA SENIORITA is a farse about the life of gays in their golden years. Gantimpala Theater brings known film personalities Soxie Topacio, Bb Gandanghari, Arnel Ignacio, Joel Lamangan and Manny Castañeda in this story of love, success and despair of the gays.

the award-winning WILLIAM by PETA is also joining the line up. a Shakespearean musical sang in rap genre to cope up with the new generation. also one of my favorites.

Tanghalang Pilipino brings two productions and STAGESHOW is one that i have to see. i heard that Liesl Batucan is great in this production which will open the festival season. she will be on the November 8, 3PM show. and another is WALANG KUKURAP -- that Layeta Bucoy play which squirts blood to the audience. a highly-political drama which i also recommend for everyone to see.

you can also check the other productions. check the schedule in the CCP website. you can get tickets by calling the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or TicketWorld at 891-9999.

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HANSEL AND GRETEL WITCH HUNTERS promos

the upcoming Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters is another spin-off from the timeless children's classic story. after years they defeated the old witch from the gingerbread house, they had developed their skills in hunting witches and keep them from kidnapping children for food.

Jeremy Renner stars as Hansel and Gemma Anterton plays Gretel in this action movie. Hansel and Gretel are now equipped with weapons that will help them put down witches. strong CGI effects also help in the transformation of different elements how beautiful women transform into evil witches.
this action, comedy, fantasy movie is set to be in theaters January 23 2013. distributed by Solar UIP.

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STEVE CARRELL's checklist before the end of the world

the world has only 3 weeks left and what should you do with it? Steve Carell makes most of it in finding his high school sweetheart after his wife left him. and joining in trip is his neighbor Penny (Keira Knightley) who puts a wrench in his plan.

the world ends as an asteroid Matilda will crush the earth to pieces. as to spend the rest of their lives, others resolve to drugs, sex, and others to enjoy. as for Dodge (Steve Carell), he has to find his long lost love.

the movie is rated R for some violence and explicit content.

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MINIONS in the household

what do the minions do when Gru is away? here's a first look on Despicable Me 2 when the minions play along at the household.

catch Gru and the girls, Agnes, Margo and Edith in DESPICABLE ME 2. Al Pacino will be joining the cast but it's still a secret. DESPICABLE ME 2 opens July 3 2013, distributed by Solar UIP.

UPDATE: here's the new trailer of Despicable Me 2 where the minions where abducted.

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OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

just as i've seen a theater musical Wizard of Oz, it was my delight to know that Disney is doing a spin-off of the wonderful children's story in a darker mood.

Disney's OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL will be the enchanting tale that will open and kick off summer of 2013. showing in 3D, the magical world of Oz comes to life. and this will not involve Dorothy and her three companions at the yellow brick road, but this will tell us how the wizard came to Oz and became its ruler.

Michelle Williams as Glinda

the young James Franco plays Oscar Diggs, the magician from Kansas who was transported into another world finding three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams). with the coming problems to the land of Oz, Oscar has to find out which is good and evil before it's too late. and with his ingenuity and a little wizardry, he transforms into the powerful wizard and a better man as well.
OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL is directed by Sam Raimi under Walt Disney Pictures and opens March 8 2013 in the USA.

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SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION FROM LILIA CUNTAPAY movie review

it's a pleasure to see a movie which makes a character. just as Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay awards her persona in this film, it also exposes some things that happen in the society as it was manifested in the industry she belongs.

the whole movie is a journey. and she aims to make herself known as an actress and not just a scary women often playing as a witch in horror films. though it was a given fact and she has accepted it, i think she wanted more recognition and acceptance. and everyone is with her in having the attention she needs. from the development and to the people she would like to thank, people will be engaged in filling up the blanks.

and with her life, there is also ups and downs. she has established her image in her showbiz career as a witch, falling as the only peg of scare and has stayed there for a long time. with her efforts and passion for what she's done and been doing, the current generation of film makers has been thinking too commercialized and not putting up the real professional and great talents. but in spite of her seniority in the craft, she still puts on respect on authority in the movie, her director.

her story would define most of the people who are striving for a pat in the back. and this movie is a sure great tribute for her. kudos to the film makers behind this, not just giving Lilia Cuntapay the spotlight but to address many issues.

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HITCHCOCK official poster

when in every great man is a woman, Psycho director Alfred Hitchcock also has his own backer with Alma Reville. the woman whom Hitchcock falls in love with. and this story goes in the movie Hitchcock which will open February 2013.

in this official poster, Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock prominently displays the manifestation of the Psycho serial killer. and Helen Mirren, puts that fierce smile telling us that she has the power over Hitchcock.

HITCHCOCK opens February 6 2013, is a Fox Searchlight presentation, and will be distributed by 20th Century Fox thru Warner Bros.

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