At long last : Book on Bernal
Highspeed’s always been saying that a book on Ishmael Bernal, great director and National Artist, ought to be written. Oh, ...
Tag: Eddie Romero
Four outstanding active directors
National Artists – Gerry de Leon, Bert Avellana, Eddie Romero, Manuel Conde, Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal.
More books on stars, studios, and directors
Of course, aside from Gloria Romero, Rosa Rosal, Vilma Santos, and Nora Aunor, there are other stars whose life and ...
To Lav Diaz: Less is more
After “Ang Babaeng Humayo,” director Lav Diaz and actress Charo Santos are collaborating on an OFW film, titled “AngSakaniHenrico” (Henrico’s ...
Other Brocka actors
The last time, Highspeed focused on Bembol Roco, one of the Big Three actors built by director Lino Brocka. Who ...
Mike de Leon film is an event, a celebration
Last year, Highspeed wished that Mike de Leon would make a directoral comeback…sooner than later. Wish granted.
Books on movie queens, kings, and directors
This columnist has said it before and is saying it again. Why not books on movie kings and queens and ...
Looking forward to 2017
It’s the start of the New Year, Jan. 1, 2017, and Highspeed looks forward to some events in the days ...
PH cinema’s banner year
2016 is a banner year for Philippine cinema, indies in particular. Independently produced films gave honors to the country on ...
Movie queens of the ’50s
The ’50s were the second golden years of Philippines cinema. Think of such great directors as Bert Avellana, Gerry de ...
Ruffa and other showbiz authors
After Annabelle Rama’s bestseller, comes Ruffa Gutierrez who’s writing a book. Ruffa herself admits it’s hard to top her mother’s ...
When PH ruled Asian cinema
The ’50s (up to the early ’60s) is called the second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema, the first being the ...