* Started to become worried that the films this year are less intriguing compared to last year. Have been mostly underwhelmed even by those touted as contenders for the top awards. Maybe I chose to watch the wrong films first.
** So far, celebrity sightings include: Tessie Tomas (so astig, she watches almost everyday and sometimes 3 films a day), Nonie and Sharmaine Buencamino, Rafa Sigioun-Reyna, Cris Villongco, R.A. Rivera, Carlos Sigioun-Reyna, Paulo Avelino, Tommy Abuel, Audie Gemora, Marvin Agustin, Marc Abaya.
*** Impressed on the turnout in this year's Cinemalaya. Even the 1:30pm screening are mostly full. While the expected "required" students flock to the screenings, several cineastes in office attire are present in multiple screenings as well. Also delighted to see more senior citizens watching the films this year.
**** Here are my rankings of the 11 films so far
1. Dagitab (New Breed)
2. The Ordinary Things We Do (Shorts A)
3. Nasan si Lolo Me (Shorts A)
4. K'Na the Dreamweaver (New Breed)
5. Bwaya (New Breed)
6. Hustisya (Director's Showcase)
7. Mariquina (New Breed)
8. Coming Home (Shorts A)
9. Hari ng Tondo (Director's Showcase)
10. Mga Ligaw na Paru-Paro (Shorts A)
11. Tiya Bening (Shorts A)
***** Commendable Performances
Nora Aunor - Hustisya
Rosanna Roces - Hustisya
Chynna Ortaleza - Hustisya
Eula Valdes - Dagitab
Nonie Buencamino - Dagitab
Martin del Rosario - Dagitab
Robert Arevalo - Hari ng Tondo
Mara Lopez - K'Na the Dreamweaver
Nonie Buencamino - K'Na the Dreamweaver
Angeli Bayani - Bwaya
Alex Medina - Bwaya
Mylene Dizon - Mariquina
Barbie Forteza - Mariquina
Ricky Davao - Mariquina
Bing Pimentel - Mariquina
**** Notable Technical Merit
Screenplay - Hustisya
Editing - Hustisya
Screenplay - Dagitab
Cinematography - Dagitab
Sound - Dagitab
Music - Hari ng Tondo
Editing - Hari ng Tondo
Costume Design - K'Na the Dreamweaver
Cinematography - K'Na the Dreamweaver
Sound - K'Na the Dreamweaver
Production Design - K'Na the Dreamweaver
Cinematography - Bwaya
Sound - Bwaya
Production Design - Bwaya
Editing - Bwaya
Screenplay - Mariquina
Cinematography - Mariquina
Production Design - Mariquina
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