Rock icon Ely Buendia, who formed The Eraserheads back when he was about to finish a degree in filmmaking, makes his directorial debut via “Bang Bang Alley.” Produced by Curve Entertainment, Inc. and Nimbus Film Production, it is a trilogy that serves as a social commentary on corruption, violence, amorality and betrayal. It will be distributed nationwide by Solar Entertainment.
Ely directed “Pusakal” while playwright Yan Yuson wrote and megged “Aso’t Pusa’t Daga.” The third episode, “Makina,” was helmed by award-winning director King Palisoc, whose body of work ranges from music videos and TV/film projects to corporate AVPs and TV commercials.
King is a graduate of BA Communications from Ateneo de Manila University who went straight to directing music videos for Pupil, Rico Blanco, Sponge Cola, Kjwan and Itchyworms, among others. He also worked as director and writer for the TV show “Rakista” and co-wrote “Babe, I Love You.”
Asked which episode he deems best, Ely said, “Each of the episodes has its own merit. ’Yung episode ni Yan, in a nutshell, I would call it a Shakespearean tragedy with the political arena as backdrop. ’Yung kay King naman, a psychological drama. Mine, I would describe as Neo-Western. We did our best in each of the episodes. ’Yung audience na ang bahalang mag-judge. I think we all did a good job.”
Yan added, “It would really depend on the audience which of the episodes speaks to them the most. I guess they would perceive the best episode kung saan sila naantig, kung saan sila naka-relate, kung saan sila naapektuhan…”
Yan stressed that they are all first-timers in narrative filmmaking although they all have directed music videos in the past.
In the cast of “Pusakal” are Perla Bautista, Megan Young and Ely himself, along with Christian Bables, Krish Atchico, Darius Abueg, Jamie Wilson, Miko Abueg, Henry Yutuc and Vino Martinez. The story revolves around Abbey (Megan), an addict who finds herself exiled from the only world she knows when she accidentally kills her sister’s boyfriend. Fleeing from the authorities, the victim’s family, and maybe her own self, she finds sanctuary in an abandoned lodge in Benguet. There, she befriends the 70-year-old Manang (Perla) who has secrets of her own.
“Aso’t Pusa’t Daga” features Bela Padilla, Joel Torre, Art Acuña, Angel Yosilva, Shawn Yao, Capucine Medard, Cyrille Soenen, Jhun Petallo, Dante Rubia, Richard Pareño, Alvin Borja, Marcelino Mistica, Reynard Sumo, Jerim Villa, Rasbel Bayani, Arpee Josilva, and Kobe as the Search and Rescue dog. Director Yan also appears in a special role. The story is about Jing Ricafort, a young TV journalist who survives a political massacre and prepares to testify against its alleged mastermind. Her ill-guarded government safehouse becomes the stage for a reckoning of deceit, betrayal, horror and death.
The cast of “Makina” consists of Gabe Mercado, Kalila Aguilos, Bombi Plata, Althea Vega, Mely Soriano, Alex Medina, Acey Aguilar, Kakki Teodoro, Geraldin Villami and Dencio Gagarin.
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Kim Chiu, James Yap ‘Newsmakers of the Year’
Kapamilya star Kim Chiu and popular basketball star James Yap were named “2013 Newsmakers of the Year” by PEP readers.
This was announced by PEP editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon in a recent press conference hosted by Ai Ai delas Alas. Jo-Ann said, “Our year-long goal is to come up with a LIST, which we hope will become the reliable showbiz meter.”
The PEP List will include the Editors’ Choice, the PEPsters’ Choice, and the Audited – with the last two components tabulated and verified by PEP’s official independent auditing partner firm, Punongbayan & Araullo Associates.
About 18 million votes were cast by fans between May 17 last year to Feb. 28. The tally yielded the following results: “Celebrity Pair of the Year,” Kapuso hunks Dennis Trillo and Tom Rodriguez who were lead stars of the GMA-7 phenomenal hit “My Husband’s Lover;” Vic Sotto and Kim Chiu, “TV Male and Female Star of the Year,” respectively; Joey de Leon and Nora Aunor, “Showbiz Treasures of the Year.”
Other winners include: Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose, “Teen Stars of the Year;” Ryzza Mae Dizon and Renz Valerio, “Female and Male Child Stars of the Year;” FAB Award winners are Xian Lim and Lovi Poe; “Breakout Star of the Year” is Tom Rodriguez, while “OPM Artist of the Year” is Daniel Padilla.
All the winners will be honored at the Awards Night to be held on May 20. The event will be co-presented by SM Parisian, at the Solaire Resort & Casino.
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Tidbits: Happy birthday greetings today, April 3, go to Patty Leung, Dr. Meliza Galang of New York, Gloria Desiderio, Rina Go-Thorpe, Clara Ann Maniquis, Nina Sales, Atty. Mirma Saruca, Ana Maria Concepcion J. Abano, Joshua D. Lim, Dr. Mark Bunag, Joshua Soriano, Finance Sec. Cesar Purisima, Merzi Perez, Kath Oracion, Christian Dione Rivera, Jhordane Ejercito, Benito E. Molino, Noel Namuco, Babi Malulu, Rey Pumaloy, Amay Bisaya and Nico Ibaviosa of Star Magic…
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