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Film exploring religion and politics during Martial Law screens at MoMA July 10-15
“Aparisyon,” the critically acclaimed Filipino drama starring Jodi Sta. Maria as a young nun, will have its New York premiere at The Museum of Modern Art on July 10-15, 2013. MoMA has described “Aparisyon” as “a stylistically and thematically unique film from the exciting Philippine cinema scene”, which will screen as the July selection for […]
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Bruno Mars concert: Standing ovation from start to finish
By Elton Lugay Imagine my excitement when my friend Tina Liu called to say she scored two VIP tickets to the Bruno Mars concert at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. So there we were, seated in the front orchestra, about 20 feet away from the stage. We arrived on time and thoroughly enjoyed British […]
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Film festival showcases the New Filipino Cinema
Although overlooked by most film festivals, the movie industry of the Philippines has exploded like fireworks over Manila in recent years, lighting up the local cinema scene with some of the sexiest, most daring, and raw movies on the international stage. This year, the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), which screens June 28 to […]
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A special segment on Marilou Diaz-Abaya at NYC film festival
Asian CineVision will present a tribute to Filipino filmmaker Marilou Diaz-Abaya (1955-2012) as well as other female filmmakers in the 36th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) from July 24th to August 3rd. This year AAIFF is presenting 26 feature films and 44 short films, for, by and about Asians and Asian Americans, with works […]
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Here lies the disco-driven life of Imelda Marcos
By Cristina DC Pastor If you have to watch David Byrne’s “Here Lies Love,” be prepared to suspend disbelief. This disco musical is part fiction and part history, and if some details appear like figments of the writer’s mind, they probably are. Much of the urban legend revolving around Imelda Marcos is so delightfully woven […]
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Sharing a limo ride with Dayanara Torres as she talks about ‘200 Cartas’
By Elton Lugay Twenty years after her crowning moment as Miss Universe, Puerto Rican Dayanara Torres is still one striking beauty. Actor Aga Muhlach’s former girlfriend and later singer Marc Anthony’s former wife was in New York this week to promote her latest movie, “200 Cartas” (200 Letters) directed by Bruno Irizarry and co-produced by […]
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‘Superman is an immigrant’ (and Jose Antonio Vargas is Clark Kent)
Born on Krypton, Superman, or Kal-El came to America with the promise of Hope, the symbol he bears on his chest. “Many of our families also have a history of immigration. We share Superman’s hope and we continue his fight for truth, justice and the American Way,” says a press statement announcing a new ‘Superman […]
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‘Made in NY’ honors entertainment & media industries’ best
By Elton Lugay The big white tent was all set, and among the first to arrive was the “America’s Got Talent” judge Heidi Klum. It was pouring hard but no one seemed to mind as they walked with grace and smiles toward the Red Carpet positioned to the rear porch of the Gracie Mansion. For […]
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Bubbly Cebuana from Brooklyn is Maria Clara in ‘Noli’ opera
By Cristina DC Pastor The soprano was rehearsing a coquettish love song by the corner piano of Loida Nicolas Lewis’ luxurious Manhattan home. “That’s our Maria Clara,” proudly whispered Edwin Josue, a member of the Executive Committee that is producing “Noli Me Tangere, the Opera.” We eyed her on the way to the formal dining […]