Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Himala is CNN's Best Asia-Pacific Film of all Time
Follow up post to Himala competes for CNN's Asian movie of all time dated 19 October.
The news is out. Himala bested ten other Asia-Pacific films for the Best Film of All Time.
That's something we, Pinoys, should be really very proud of.
That's something we, Pinoys, should be really very proud of.
But...
Why do I get this feeling of guilt when I should be happy?
Is it because, deep inside, I thought there were at least two films which will win over Himala? (Although I voted for and did secretly hope for Himala, I was totally expecting Japan's Seven Samurai to win).
Did we, once again, prove to the world how united Filipinos are, especially in online voting?
I remember the American Idol 3, circa-Jasmine Trias. When La Toya London was booted out of the 4th spot, Jasmine (who placed 3rd) was more shocked than happy. Reportedly, Hawaii logged more than 5 million calls the previous night, all for Jasmine. 'Voting block' they call it.
And when Ramiele Malubay needed the 'voting block' from Filipinos in the US to keep her afloat in AI7, she received lesser support and placed 9th among the top 12.
(In whisper: I thought Malubay is a better singer/artist than Trias. What do I know about singing?).
Proudly Pinoy
I'm still a prouder Pinoy today because of Himala. I would still vote for it as my favorite film. I would continually loving it for its story, for the acting of Nora and Gigi Dueñas and the rest of the cast, for Ishmael Bernal's direction. For everything.
I'm a die-hard Noranian, you see.
Congrats, Himala! Congrats to Philippine's film industry! Congrats Pinoy!
talaga!,wow naman,mabuhay!
isa na namang pagpapakilala ng talento ng pinoy sa ibang bansa!
Mabuhay!!! Talentado nga talaga tau, no?
Himala has its own strength. it was able to capture how we filipinos embrace our religion, our lives entertwined with our faith. and how our faith sometimes fool us, leaving us on the losing end...
the film deserves to be voted as the best.
i like malubay, but i think she made some bad choices of songs. she's superb and funny at times.
Naniniwala ako sa Himala. Naniniwala rin ako sa mga Pinoy, that we can be the best if we wanted to.
Yon din ang comment namin kay Ramiele. But given a chance, she has the making of the next superstar.
Indeed, some great things come in small (and simple) packages.
galeeng talaga ng pinoy! maski saang parte ng mundo ay taas bandila tayo.
talagang WALANG HIMALA!!!
The problem here Nebz, is that we've been fielding that same entry for the last, how many years? Ten? Fifteen years?
Wala na ba tayong bagong pelikula of the same caliber? Puro na lang pa-cute at "slapstick" comedy ang pinapalabas. No wonder that industry is in a downward trend.
Mabuti pa yung mga low-budget "inde" films, humahakot ng parangal sa labas ng bansa. Ang nakakalungkot, hindi tinatangkilik ng madla ang ganitong pelikula. Mas gusto pa nilang panoorin at pakinggan ang mga katulad ni Willie Rivellame na puno ng kababawan.
really? galing ah... galing tlg ni ate guy. "walang himala, tayo ang gumagawa ng sariling himala!"
hmm, maganda rin yung "my brother is not a pig!" noranian ka kamo, kaya alam mo un di ba? :)
Madbong: Proud to be Pinoy talaga!
Mightydacz: Meron! Maraming himala!
Blogusvox: I think it's CNN which selected the shortlisted films. 'Himala' is the lone rep ng Philippines (I think). Namamayagpag nga ang mga indie films sa atin ngayon which are reaping international recognitions. Siguro ito na ang simula ng unti-unting pagkamulat ng ating mga manonood.
Maya: "Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo". Award-winning din un!