FILMMAKER LINO BROCKA LISTED IN "501 MOVIE DIRECTORS" BOOK

Filmmaker Lino Brocka was listed and cited in a book, titled “501 Movie Directors,” a comprehensive guide to the greatest filmmakers.

Book Description
Publication Date: October 1, 2007
A copy of this valuable book is destined to find its way into the home of every true movie fan, cinema scholar, and film critic. It's a chronological compendium that profiles the 501 most important film directors of all time. Entries--augmented with a photo of each director plus movie stills from his or her films--describe such major figures as Sergei Eisenstein, Martin Scorsese, Alfred Hitchcock, Fritz Lang, Leni Riefenstahl, Orson Welles, Federico Fellini, Steven Spielberg, Robert Altman, and many, many others. Written by an expert team of film critics and historians, this book was compiled under the direction of editor Steven J. Schneider, who's 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die has sold a half-million copies worldwide to date. Readers will learn--


Why D. W. Griffith is called the father of filmmaking
The details surrounding Martin Scorsese's fascination with New York
The truth about Alfred Hitchcock's stunning blondes . . . and much more

All filmmakers receive at least a one-page entry, which includes discussion of their work and influences, their complete filmography, and listing of awards they have received. Seventy-five directors of special importance are profiled in larger entries--two-page spreads--while 15 internationally acknowledged master directors are discussed and examined in two double-page spreads. Here is a comprehensive survey of the creative imaginations behind more than a hundred years of filmmaking. It's a wonderful book for browsing, for reference, and for gaining insights into the personalities who directed the most memorable movies ever made.

"WELL-LOVED LOCAL LOVE DITTIES": MABUHAY MAGAZINE/ FEBRUARY 2012 ISSUE

Mabuhay Magazine/ February 2012 Issue
Official In-flight magazine of Philippine Air Lines



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A GREAT FIND AT BOOKSALE : "GRETA GARBO: CINEMATIC LEGACY"

I normally passed by Booksale outlets when I go to shopping malls, rummaging and browsing on numerous books and magazines selling at marked down prices. Just lucky enough to find this book, "Greta Garbo: Cinematic Legacy" priced at php 490.00 (approx. $11-12 at 44:1). A huge discount since this book when I googled can be purchased for US$ 36.50 at Amazon.com, down from the original list price of $50.00.

RARE FIND: "THE URIAN ANTHOLOGY 1970-1979" BOOK

I have been searching for this book for so long and I’m glad I finally found it. The URIAN Anthology 1970-1979, edited and introduced by Nicanor Tiongson, was launched and released in 1983 with Manuel Morato as the publisher. Featured are selected essays and innovation of the 1970s by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, with about 550 photos and illustrations and a filmography of Philippine movies, from 1970-1979.

I bought the book in one of the antique shops in Quezon City. I just asked the shop owner in passing if he was selling any books on Philippine movies. He showed me a couple of art books, history books, old magazines and Urian. “How much?” I asked him of the Urian book. “P1, 500,” he said. I readily paid for it after some haggling to lower the price. Not bad for a rare find. Except for some creases, the book is in fine condition with no tear or missing pages. A delight for film lovers like us owning a copy, considered by many as ‘endangered specie’ because of its rarity.

The Urian Anthology 1970-1979

"THE URIAN ANTHOLOGY 1990-1999" BOOK LAUNCH/ SEPT. 15 (2010)

The Urian Anthology 1990-1999, the third Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino compilation, was launched yesterday, September 15 (2010) at Balay Kalinaw, UP Diliman. The book, introduced, compiled and edited by Nicanor Tiongson, consists of 562 pages with more than 500 photographs. The launch price is P2,600 and it will be available soon in major bookstores at P3,250. The event was attended by showbiz personalities and celebrities, critics, fans and film aficionados. Seen were National Artists Bienvendo Lumbera and Eddie Romero, Armida Siguoun-Reyna, Bibeth Orteza, actors Joel Torre, Ricky Davao and Richard Gomez, directors Gil Portes, Maryo J. delos Reyes, Brilliante Mendoza, Adolf Alix, Jr. and Joel Lamangan, among others.

The venue- Balay Kalinaw, UP Diliman


Nicanor Tiongson signing the book

Me with Nic Tiongson

Filmmakers Gil Portes and Joel Lamangan


Director Gil Portes signing the book


Me and Direk Portes






Director Joel Lamangan signing the book


Me and Direk Lamangan






Joel Torre reenacting a scene from the book-
photo courtesy of Nestor de Guzman
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"THE URIAN ANTHOLOGY 1990-1999" BOOK

The Urian Anthology 1990-1999 edited by Nicanor G. Tiongson will be launched on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 5:00 p.m. at the Balay Kalinaw, UP Diliman Campus. The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino has collected its members' representative film reviews in a series of anthologies, the latest of which is this volume. It is a richly illustrated volume which encourages further research and study of Filipino cinema. Published by the UP Press and with the support of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, The Urian Anthology is a must-have for scholars and cineastes everywhere
(Source:http://uppress.com.ph/)

"BALIK TANAW: THE FILIPINO STARS OF YESTERYEARS" BOOK BY ROMY PROTACIO (Repost)

"Balik Tanaw: The Filipino Movie Stars of Yesteryears" by Romy Protacio is now available at all National Bookstore outlets nationwide at a very reasonable price. Grab your copies now! It is something worth owning!

I just received a copy of a wonderful book from the author, Dr. Romy Protacio. The book, "Balik Tanaw: The Filipino Stars of Yesteryears, Volume 1" is a compilation of articles, snippets, anecdotes, quotes "from the stars themselves, talking about their past achievements, the love(s) of their lives, life lessons learned and thoughts on their lives today." Featured in the book are: Tessie Agana, Robert Arevalo, Perla Bautista, Bernard Bonnin, Robert Campos, Charlie Davao, Myrna Delgado, Lilia Dizon, Dolphy, Linda Estrella, Bella Flores, Amalia Fuentes, Eddie Garcia, Shirley Gorospe, Liberty Ilagan, Anita Linda, Mona Lisa, Liza Lorena, German Moreno, Oscar Obligacion, Paraluman, Barbara Perez, Delia Razon, Corazon Rivas, Boots Anson-Roa, Susan Roces, Pepito Rodriguez, Ramil Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Rosa Rosal, Caridad Sanchez, Gloria Sevilla, Luz Valdez, Norma Vales, Nova Villa, Zeny Zabala and Marita Zobel.