The Woman in the Septic Tank – VARIETY (REVIEW)
Current trends in Filipino indie cinema are lampooned in “The Woman in the Septic Tank,” a lively laffer about cynical filmmakers planning a “poverty porn” drama solely for the purpose of scoring free travel to international film festivals. Complete with politically incorrect song-and-dance numbers and a delightful perf by local…
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Filipino Express in Tokyo Fest
A special section on Pinoy movies, all products of Cinemalaya, is included in the 24th Tokyo International Film Festival which runs from from Oct. 22 to 30. “Filipino Express” features Sheron Dayoc’s “Halaw,” Jobin Ballesteros’ “Colorum,” Jeffrey Jeturian’s “Bisperas” and Marlon Rivera’s “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank.” “Bisperas” and “Septic Tank” are…
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For Love of ‘Poor-nography’ – Asia News Network (REVIEW)
“Oscars ‘to, Oscars! (This is for Oscars!)” That one line delivered by an aspiring independent movie producer in the film Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (The Woman in the Septic Tank) captures succinctly Filipino filmmakers’ obsession to make it to international film festivals by making movies that showcase “poverty porn”…
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Philippine Cinema Reborn – Jose Javier Reyes
For naysayers who insist that Philippine cinema is dead, we have news for you: You’re looking in the wrong direction. Even as Harry Potter ruled in metro cineplexes last week, crowds also flocked to the Cultural Center of the Philippines, where the 7th Cinemalaya Film Festival went on a week-long…
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