tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post3188823012203714266..comments2024-01-26T00:54:19.338+08:00Comments on Lessons From the School of Inattention: 'Merika (1984)Oggs Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-66944894916994446342008-09-29T11:51:00.000+08:002008-09-29T11:51:00.000+08:00i still volunteer from time to time, but i'm a cur...i still volunteer from time to time, but i'm a currently employed by corporate america.Eboy Donatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437917557898132981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-58058410545400402132008-09-26T16:59:00.000+08:002008-09-26T16:59:00.000+08:00Salamat Eboy,Kamusta na? Are you still with Greenp...Salamat Eboy,<BR/><BR/>Kamusta na? Are you still with Greenpeace?Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-33513886465688742652008-09-26T16:10:00.000+08:002008-09-26T16:10:00.000+08:00sabi ko na nga ba, ikaw yun eh. nice work on "Ang ...sabi ko na nga ba, ikaw yun eh. nice work on "Ang Pinaka."Eboy Donatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437917557898132981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-45766007286162083162008-09-15T09:23:00.000+08:002008-09-15T09:23:00.000+08:00It's probably to my disadvantage that I've only be...It's probably to my disadvantage that I've only been exposed to Portes' later works (Mga Munting Tunig, Homecoming, etc.). I'll look out for the films you've recommended, that's for sure.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-86885748797284084442008-09-14T23:30:00.000+08:002008-09-14T23:30:00.000+08:00I loved the opening sequence as well. Gil Quito to...I loved the opening sequence as well. Gil Quito told me that he and Doy del Mundo locked themselves in a hotel room for a week to write 'Merika's screenplay while listening to Nora's songs on casette tape. I liked Portes' early films like Sa Piling Ng Mga Sugapa, Kukulog, Kikidlat Sa Tanghaling Tapat and my personal favorite Wanted Wives. 'Merika was Portes' career defining moment. Unfortunately the films that followed were a bit disappointing with the exception of Saranggola.Jojo Deverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477835709865877246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-42648998709980925952008-09-14T23:02:00.000+08:002008-09-14T23:02:00.000+08:00Thanks Jojo,I agree... Nora is fantastic here. It'...Thanks Jojo,<BR/><BR/>I agree... Nora is fantastic here. It's not a showy performance (nothing like Himala or The Flor Contemplacion Story), but she shines especially in the quiet moments. The opening sequence is beautifully directed. I'm not a big admirer of Gil Portes, but I have to concede his direction in 'Merica is sublime.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-33684798078673377162008-09-14T21:35:00.000+08:002008-09-14T21:35:00.000+08:00Great review Oggs! I've been longing to hear you t...Great review Oggs! I've been longing to hear you thoughts on 'Merika. I'll forward your review to one of the films' screenwriters, my good friend Gil Quito. 'Merika is one of my favorite movies and in my opinion is Nora Aunor's best performance and Himala, a close second. The film is seen through Mila's eyes. It's a far cry from Portes' travelogue films like Miss X and Carnival Queen. 'Merika is a small film with a big heart.Jojo Deverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477835709865877246noreply@blogger.com