tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post2284730563677100335..comments2024-03-26T17:14:39.043+08:00Comments on Video 48: THE FILMS OF PEQUE GALLAGAVideo 48http://www.blogger.com/profile/00378994005562676112noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-41385130116739726882012-05-27T02:48:41.988+08:002012-05-27T02:48:41.988+08:00Bad Bananas!
Ito yung pelikula na gusto ko, kung t...Bad Bananas!<br />Ito yung pelikula na gusto ko, kung tama ang aking natatandaan - dito ako naguluhan, na-intriga, nag-isip at natuwa. The chemistry behind the volatile and explosive combination of Gallaga and the Bad Bananas is one that few failed to appreciate. A time when absolute rebellion from the norms. I would love to own a copy of this on disc.screaming mangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07201407262750872289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-75227127492727230492011-10-21T12:26:48.820+08:002011-10-21T12:26:48.820+08:00Good day.
This is Gerald Vista of GMA 7. Can I u...Good day.<br /><br />This is Gerald Vista of GMA 7. Can I use the photo of Direk Peque posted on your blog for an episode about Lilia Cuntapay I am working on? I shall place Video 48 for the courtesy of the photo. The segment will air on October 28, 2011 at GMA after Saksi.<br /><br />Thanks and God bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-20779034687792951302011-02-21T18:20:11.033+08:002011-02-21T18:20:11.033+08:00What a wonderful Filipino cinema we had because Pe...What a wonderful Filipino cinema we had because Peque Gallaga.Oro Plata Matahttp://recipesfordistraction.blogspot.com/2011/02/oro-plata-mata-and-other-heavy-metals.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-75986522136964310262009-11-07T19:57:37.949+08:002009-11-07T19:57:37.949+08:00I've been a fan ever since I saw ORO PLATA MAT...I've been a fan ever since I saw ORO PLATA MATA back in the 80's and its the film that made me awe about Phil. Cinema. He's back on the right track again with AGATON & MINDY and I believe some of his collaborations with Lore Reyes are worthy particularly WAKWAK, SRR 2, BABY LOVE, GANGLAND, & ONCE UPON A TIME. His films have such a distinctive mark and high production values that differentiate it from other Filipino films.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327829248234257292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-82474508928142181752009-11-04T18:07:07.622+08:002009-11-04T18:07:07.622+08:00looking at his filmography one cant help but notic...looking at his filmography one cant help but notice that its all downhill-artistically wise-from the start of his collaboration with lore reyes to the pinoy blonde(with the only bright spot-for me-are gangland(a great underrated film) and baby love). Hearing the praise of the critics with his current picture im hopeful that he got his mojo back.<br /><br />-theWalruzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-10056767445367011942009-11-04T11:15:50.649+08:002009-11-04T11:15:50.649+08:00Simon,
BTW, the other person in the photo is Butch...Simon,<br />BTW, the other person in the photo is Butch Perez who's also an established film maker. However, I don't know much about his movies. During our advertising days, he was the one always lugging his video camera around. I had no idea Peque would be such a success as a director and an actor too. Also working at the same agency (Ace-Compton), at the same time were, Noel Trinidad (and his brother too, forgot his name) I think he was an AE, and Leo Martinez, working in media, both became establish Filipino actors. Not to mention National Artist J.Elizalde Navarro, who was our creative director, and Manuel Duldulao, who was an Account Executive too.Rodolfo Samontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967734200992816358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-81788455154893810382009-11-04T10:49:53.473+08:002009-11-04T10:49:53.473+08:00Simon,
That photo was probably earlier than 70s, I...Simon,<br />That photo was probably earlier than 70s, I'm not sure now, but I started working for Ace-Compton in 1966, I think Peque came on board a year after that, so that photo must have been 68 or 69. And I think it was a Christmas party.<br />Yes, you can use it.<br />RodRodolfo Samontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967734200992816358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-52735063098788699732009-11-04T10:26:46.836+08:002009-11-04T10:26:46.836+08:00Nice photo, Rod! What year was that? The early yea...Nice photo, Rod! What year was that? The early years of Peque, maybe around the early 70s. Can I use and put it up so others can see? Thanks for sharing!Video 48https://www.blogger.com/profile/00378994005562676112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-77080382011827123752009-11-04T09:35:48.219+08:002009-11-04T09:35:48.219+08:00Auggie,
I remember you telling me about this in on...Auggie,<br />I remember you telling me about this in one of the blogs, or sites we often visit.Rodolfo Samontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967734200992816358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-18210235596806183362009-11-04T09:27:45.086+08:002009-11-04T09:27:45.086+08:00JM ,Rod,
I had the opportunity to shop talk and ...JM ,Rod,<br /><br /><br />I had the opportunity to shop talk and banter with Peque when he came to Iloilo City a couple of years ago, when there was some filmfest held at SM Mall in Mandurriao. The conversation lead to the virtues of piracy within the context of THIRD WORLD REALITIES. Nice Banter!<br /><br />AuggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-6442369266723151342009-11-04T07:47:57.989+08:002009-11-04T07:47:57.989+08:00JM,
Bring back the good old days. Those were in fa...JM,<br />Bring back the good old days. Those were in fact the best years of my life, working in advertising. It was fun, working with crazy, talented people.Rodolfo Samontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967734200992816358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-72080691645615982062009-11-04T06:09:41.618+08:002009-11-04T06:09:41.618+08:00Rod:
That photo is a nice period piece.
Those we...Rod:<br /><br />That photo is a nice period piece.<br /><br />Those were the days when advertising was alive and kicking and ad agencies hired people to work for them exclusively (in fact, they pirate each other's people).<br /><br />In the 80s the whole scenario changed. Everybody became freelancers and the camaraderie disappeared in a wink of an eye. <br /><br />These days, it's worse. We just telecommute. No more interaction with your co-workers.<br />:(TheCoolCanadianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01196452866916000202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-84838595890312617212009-11-04T05:56:07.159+08:002009-11-04T05:56:07.159+08:00Simon, JM,
I've actually just seen Oro, Plata,...Simon, JM,<br />I've actually just seen Oro, Plata, Mata, and Scorpio Nights, and these are the ones to see and a couple of forgettable ones. I think some of his movies are forgettable, and he will be the first to admit he did it for commerce - to make money. Oro, Plata, premiered to U.S. audience in 1982 here in LA and that was the first time I saw the movie, and it just blew me away. I mean I could not believe anything of that quality was made in the Philippines. Peque was at the premier. I knew Peque from when we worked together in advertising, he was a copywriter. How he got into directing I'll never know. There was never any hint that he wanted to make movies, the film maker in our midst was Butch Perez, who was also working as a copywriter. I think he and his wife financed ORO themselves, and this was the movie that made him, plus the commercial success of Scorpio Nights and he was on his way. Here's a Picassa picture of Peque, Butch Perez, Cid Reyes (future art critic), myself and other office mates at a party. That's Peque's hand on me trying to push me out of the picture. http://picasaweb.google.com/rodolfo.samonte/RodAtAceCompton#5399993267281535378Rodolfo Samontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967734200992816358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-4297526766355720882009-11-04T05:23:24.535+08:002009-11-04T05:23:24.535+08:00Simon & Rod:
Though I've seen just three ...Simon & Rod:<br /><br />Though I've seen just three or four Peque Gallaga films, I liked all of them. These films have grittiness in them that makes them very watchable and enjoyable.<br /><br />Another Fipino filmmaker with the same panache is Jeffrey Jeturian. I like his TUHOG (Eskewered) very much.<br /><br />Both these guys films remind me some of those French filmmakers: Rebellious and possessing "the devil may care" attitude.<br /><br />Yeah, just like Goddard in his heyday.<br /><br />:)TheCoolCanadianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01196452866916000202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181491580012215947.post-81964670860347698582009-11-04T02:14:01.566+08:002009-11-04T02:14:01.566+08:00Peque,
Congrats, if you happen to be reading this....Peque,<br />Congrats, if you happen to be reading this.Rodolfo Samontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967734200992816358noreply@blogger.com