Astounding Jesse Lucas in FULL RANGE Part 1
from left: Jess Lucas, Roeder Camañag does Elvis move. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Very few composers/musicians will be able to say their work spans movies, theater and TV. Fewer still are those who can claim countless memorable soundtracks and hits in each medium. One such composer is Jesse Lucas who started off the TRIPLE THREATS Series at the CCP last August 20, 2015. This year they feature the composers: Jesse Lucas, Vincent De Jesus (September 24) and Rony Fortich (October 22).
Jesse Lucas is one of the most prolific and talented composers of our time. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
From his film work alone he has earned: FAMAS Hall of Fame award (2010), Gawad Tanglaw Best Music- ALIENASYON (2015), Gawad Tanglaw Best Music –ANO ANG KULAY NG NAKA LUMITANG PANGARAP? (2014). 2005 was a bumper crop for him when he earned Los Angeles Best Screamfest Intl Best Music-SIGAW, FAMAS Best Score- MANO PO 3 and Yong Critic’s Circle Best Sound and Aural Orchestration- SIGAW. He has also composed music for Philippine Ballet Theater productions such as CHANTED JOURNEYS (2010), DARANGEN NI BANTUGEN (2008), SARIMANOK (1998) and BONIFACIO (1997).
from left: Jesse Lucas, Lobreza Pimentel and Peter San Juan of Phil Ballet Theater and Camille Lopez-Molina perform AWITNI BUGAN from CHANTED JOURNEYS choreographed by Gener Caringal. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
His most recent theater work includes: PEPE RIZAL SA ISIP SALITA AT GAWA directed by Floy Quintos, JUNTO AL PASIG and SANDOSENANG SAPATOS both for the Valenzuela City Center of the Performing Arts, Gantimpala Theater Foundation’s- CINDERELLA, PAGONG AT MATSING. He’s worked with every production from Tanghalang Pilipino to Dulaang U.P.
from left: Angela Herrera, Natasha Cabrera and Nikki Herrera. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
Every successful film director from Jose Javier Reyes, Joel Lamangan, Adolf Alix Jr and Jun Lana has tapped his talent. He is probably one of the most of the most prolific and successful composers of our time in a career that spans the mid 90s to the present.
A lot of talented performers came out to celebrate the work of Jesse Lucas. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
For that special night, the number of talented artists who have stepped up and shared a wonderful celebration of Jesse Lucas impressive career is staggering: Irma Adlawan, Liesl Batucan, Natasha Cabrera, Roder Camañag, CMKC, Sheila Francisco, Al Gatmaitan, Franco Laurel, Camille Lopez Molina, Banaue Miclat Janssen, Ayen Munji Laurel, Sandino Martin, Rica Nepmuceno, Tex Ordoñez, Bodjie Pascua, Sweet Plantado Tiongson, Phil Ballet Theater, Pillowcase Band, Jun Jun Quintana, Valenzuela City Center for the Perfroming Arts (VCCPA), U.E. Silangan Dance Troupe.
from right: Franco Laurel, Ayen Munji-Laurel, Roeder Camañag, Che Ramos Cosio and Chrome Cosio. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
Jun-jun Quintana; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
Actor Jun jun Quintana surprised everyone with his vocal prowess in AWIT NG HILING and KAYA KO. Sandino Martin who also sang vocals for the number has wowed theater fans with his stint in MANHID and will be in Nick Joaquin’s LARAWAN for 2016. Quintana on the other hand has won URIAN Best Supporting actor for PHILIPPINO STORY. In his younger days Jun jun was in an underground band.
Sandino Martin; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
AWIT NG HILING is from the musical JUNTO AL PASIG and KAYA KO is from SANDOSENANG SAPATOS. Both were produced by the Valenzuela City Center of the Performing Arts, which had some dancers and cast members who performed during the song. The band PILLOWCASE added a wider instrumental dimension while composer Jesse Lucas himself was on piano.
Natasha Cabrera w VCCPA dancers; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
VCCPA members that night include: Dona Balbag, Angela Herrera, Nicole Herrera, Sheila Espina, Kimberly Somoza, Ross De Leon, Ira Ruzz Renomeron, Kate Urrutia, Jhaezel Karla Madronio and Christian Bautista. PILLOWCASE members: Nini Calingo-Polizon – vocals, Andie Onte – vocals, Dale James Ferrer – guitar/vocals, Jonn Enguero – drums/vocals and Jeff Labutap – bass/vocals.
VCCPA from left: Jhaezel Karla Madronio, Ira Ruzz Renomeron and Kate Urrutia. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
Jess Lucas & Liesl Batucan; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
Liesl Batucan is one of the stars from REPERTORY PHILIPPINES. The versatile performer sang a heart rending I WILL LISTEN. The song was originally performed in BENILDE THE MUSICAL. Liesl describes the song, “This is one of Jesse’s earliest works for musical theater. I didn’t get to sing this song particular (originally). But you know what? I wish I had. It’s a beautiful tender song that a loving mother sings to her deaf and mute son. In the original run it was performed by a youngFaith Cuneta, with a very young cast. Together with, at that time, the very young Nyoy Volante. Tonight maybe a little maturity maybe mine, might just be what tis song needs.” Librettist in BENILDE THE MUSICAL is Ricky Gallardo and directed by Andre Tiangco.
Liesl Batucan sang I WILL LISTEN; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
Roeder Camañag performed MULI SA IYONG ALA ALA. The song is from URBANA AT FELISA with Roni Bertubin as both Librettist and Director. Roeder is a two time ALIW Best stage actor and has had many nominations from the Gawad Urian.
Roeder Camañag; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
In the official program Jesse Lucas wrote about his journey in producing the concert: “FULL RANGE has given me time to look back and be very grateful… Big big thank you to Mr. Ryan Cayabyab for the inspiration and the push, before, during and after the memorable years I spent in the U.P. College of Music. I am just one of many, many, many musicians songwriters, composers and musical artists in the industry whose lives have been touched by his music passion and generosity.”
–watch out for the second installment of this article.
Jesse Lucas is one of the most prolific and talented composers of our time. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
FULL RANGE The Music of Jesse Lucas, in cooperation with The Talent Factory Inc and Artist Playground sponsored by VCCPA, Frederick Peralta, Sea Cocoon Hotel, Davao Tuna Grill, Richgold Weddings, Philippine Opera Company, THE CLOSET-Image and Great Styling, CUT Encarnacion Group of Salons.
from left: Roeder Camañag, Jesse Lucas, Toots Tolentino, Junjun Quintana and Sandino Martin. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
Natasha Cabrera w VCCPA dancers; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
PROFILE from official program
Valenzuela City Center for the Performing Arts (VCCPA)
The Valenzuela City Center for the Performing Arts is the brainchild of Mayor Sherwin T. Gatchalian. It was created by Executive Order 2006-036 to encourage and promote greater awareness of culture and the arts among Valenzuelanos. Its vision is to make Valenzuela City as the seat of culture and the arts in the CAMANAVA area. The VCCPA is an organization that fosters new avenues where the youth of its city can productively channel their energies and experience the benefits of the performing arts. It provides its members with free and extensive training in singing , dancing and acting. Musical productions are also produced here in order to showcase members’ talents.
Mars Callo and Banaue Miclat-Janssen. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
VCCPA gals from left: Angela Herrera, Donalyn Balbag and Nikki Herrera. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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from left: Theater Patron & fashion auteur Frederick Peralta with Producer & Librettist Ricky Gallardo. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
Liesl Batucan sang I WILL LISTEN; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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from left: Phil Panganiban, Gibbs Cadiz and Luigene Yanoria; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Jun-jun Quintana, Donalyn Balbag, Sandino Martin and Ira Ruzz Renomeron. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Lobreza Pimentel and Peter San Juan of Phil Ballet Theater perform Awit ni Bugan from Chanted Journeys. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
Librettist Dennis Marasigan with actress Mailes Kanapi. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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from left: Ibarra Mateo and Roeder Camañag. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Jun-jun Quintana; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Tex Ordoñez, Che Ramos Cosio, Chrome Cosio, Jesse Lucas and Jun jun Quintana. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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CMKC (aka Christina Carbonell); Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Donalyn Balbag, Nicole Herrera, Natasha Cabrera, CMKC (aka Christina Carbonell) and Angela Herrera. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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from left: Liesl Batican and Mars Callo; Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
VCCPA gals from left: Angela Herrera, Donalyn Balbag and Nikki Herrera. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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from right: Eric & Tex Ordoñez, Jesse Lucas and Lian Ordoñez. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Phil. Ballet Theater & U.E. Silangan Dance Troupe excerpt DARANGEN NI BANTUGEN choreographed by Gener Caringal. Jesse Lucas FULL RANGE is part of the TRIPLE THREATS series The composers at CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino last August 20, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Bernardo Commandeers HARING LEAR
from left: Bernardo Bernardo (Haring Lear) & Garry Lim (Gloster). Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Haring Lear (Bernardo Bernardo): Wala na bang nakakakilala dito kay Lear? Aba hindi na ba, hindi na ba ito si Haring Lear? Ito ang kanyang mga mata, ang pagsalita ko, ganito ba, ganito ba kung lumakad siya? Malabnaw na ang kanyang pagwari. O mahina na ang kanyang pag iisip? Tulog ba siya o gising? Ang mabigat na katanungan ay kung sino siya! Gusto ko malaman sino makapagsasabi kung sino ako?
from left: Bernardo Bernardo (Haring Lear) shoves McDonnel Bolanos (Hari ng Francia). Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
Rather unexpectedly, especially in the beginning where Lear divides up his kingdom to his heirs, Bernardo has a booming voice befitting a king. He laughs heartily of man contented, in power relinquishing his authority to his children. Bernardo takes control of a role that also fits his stature, now at 70. His acting is not any less powerful than it was, perhaps even more so now than ever before.
CURTAIN CALL from left: McDonnel Bolanos (Hari ng Francia), Jason Barcial (Duke ng Burgonia), Buddy Caramat (Goneril), Bernardo Bernardo (Haring Lear), Abner Delina Jr (Cordelia/Lakayo), Renante Bustamante (Duke ng Albanya), Jeff Hernandez (Duke ng Cornualles), George de Jesus III (Regan), and Lambert de Jesus (Kent). Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
The physicality of it all though makes one cringe. While there are no spectacular dance moves, there is the ‘wet’ scene where a tempest nearly drowns everyone in its path. AND it really does get wet on stage most especially for Haring Lear. Being in focus delivering lines, in the throes of madness and despair while water is endlessly splashing on your face is no mean feat. He more than delivers, his performance takes you to a dark place you wish you’d never have to visit.
Bernardo Bernardo (Haring Lear); Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
This is the acting we know from Bernardo Bernardo who was part of Ishmael Bernal’s City After Dark. Although the majority of Filipinos have come to know him as Steve Carpio in HOME ALONG DA RILES with Comedy King the late Dolphy. Recently Bernardo was also in the Cinemalaya film RONDA starring Ai Ai Delas Alas.
Bernardo is a true performer. He had an allergic reaction to the wrong make up applied on opening night to the point of being hospitalized. In spite of this he was able to get back on stage the next night.
from right: PETA Playwright & Poet Anj Heruela, Bernardo Bernardo (Haring Lear), Kakki Teodoro , Rhenwyn Gabalonzo (Edmundo) & fan. Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
This particular play adapted by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera had lead Teroy Guzman in PETA’s previous run last 2012. Even then it was well received by critics. So Bernardo being able to put his own stamp on it is even more remarkable.
Garry Lim (Gloster); Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
Another veteran actor is Garry Lim as Gloster, the ever-faithful nobleman of Haring Lear. Garry Lim was also part of the previous cast as Regan. Lim is the most tortured in a tragic cast of characters. Lim is able to give this role a sense of patience and fortitude in the face of the most difficult circumstances. Filipino words and lines roll off his tongue eloquently. Lim has also had a great number of Cinemalaya films- APARISYON, REQUIEME and AMOK roles on TV and commercial projects as well: MY LITTLE BOSSINGS, SI AGIMAT SI ENTENG KABISOTE AT SI AKO.
Buddy Caramat (Goneril); Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
The sisters and heirs to Lear are the ones that give the color of blood in this grey end of the world scenario. Buddy Camarat is Goneril the eldest strung out in heroin. She is the most whimsical of the cast having a singsong delivery to her lines. Buddy inhabits this female role quite easily, just like her onstage sister George De Jesus III who plays Regan. Both of them have come back to reprise their previous roles. While Buddy’s attack is more sensual and avaricious, George has that female touch of violence. These two ‘evil’ sisters aren’t antagonistic per se; they only hatch their treachery in order to extend control and power. In that sense we meet people like Goneril and Regan every day.
from left: Buddy Caramat (Goneril), George De Jesus III (Regan) and Jeff Hernandez (Duke ng Cornualles). Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
George De Jesus III (Regan); Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
Abner Delina Jr who has also repeated his role from 2012 plays the youngest sister Cordelia. Here she is more a victim among the viciousness of her sisters. The more interesting side role for Abner is Lakayo, the court jester. For this version of HARING LEAR there is this puppet that has a demented look. Abner switches from using his own face, which has in turn a mask behind his head. There’s a real schizoid quality in Lakayo alone switching from the puppet to his ‘real’ face.
Abner Delina Jr. as jester Lakayo; Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Nico Dans (Edgardo) & Garry Lim (Gloster). Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
Edgardo played by the hefty Nico Dans must have been very challenging to play as his character goes through insanity and back again. His is certainly the most physical. In one scene he literally falls off stage simulating a fall off a hill. Audiences could hear a solid thud from his wide body’s landing.
Roi Calilong is the servant Oswaldo but his non-speaking role as Death is even more interesting. In this post apocalyptic world, Death is only wearing speedos underneath a black cape and gyrates like Channing Tatum in MAGIC MIKE.
Roi Calilong (Death); Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
Rhenwyn Gabalonzo (Edmundo) shoots heroin into Buddy Caramat (Goneril’s) arm. Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
Rhenwyn Gabalonzo as Edmundo is the most scheming and treacherous character here. Jess Evardone a veteran of independent films has even more multiple roles here as Tagapaglingkod, Matandang lalaki, Duktor ni Cordelia and Eraldo. Evardone is able to inhabit each role with sincerity and believability as he has done countless times before.
Jess Evardone (Matandang Lalaki/Duktor); Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
Every single actor and cast member has done a fantastic job, a true ensemble piece: Lambert De Jesus (Kent), Roi Calilong (Oswaldo), Renante Bustamante (Duke Ng Albanya), Jason Barcial (Duke Ng Burgonia), Jeff Hernandez (Duke Ng Cornualles) and McDonnel Bolaños (Hari Ng Francia). Inevitably we come back to the leader, Bernardo Bernardo, commandeering the powerful but heartrending figure of Lear as his own.
CURTAIN CALL from left: Garry Lim (Gloster), Rhenwyn Gabalonzo (Edmundo), McDonnel Bolanos (Hari ng Francia), Jason Barcial (Duke ng Burgonia), Buddy Caramat (Goneril), Bernardo Bernardo (Haring Lear), Abner Delina Jr (Cordelia/Lakayo), Renante Bustamante (Duke ng albanya), Jeff Hernandez (Duke ng Cornualles), George de Jesus III (Regan), Lambert de Jesus (Kent) and Jess Evardone (Matandang Lalaki/Duktor). Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
from right: Bernardo Bernardo (Haring Lear), Abner Delina Jr. (Cordelia) & Rhenwyn Gabalonzo (Edmundo). Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
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from left: Renante Bustamante (Duke ng Albanya) & George De Jesus III (Regan) in wheelchair while Nico Dans (Death) looks over her. Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
Jeff Hernandez (Duke ng Cornualles); Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Abner Delina Jr. (Cordelia); Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
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from left: Garry Lim (Gloster) & Nico Dans (Edgardo). Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: McDonnel Bolanos (Hari ng Francia) & Abner Delina Jr. (Cordelia). Studio Connection’s HARING LEAR can be seen at the CSB SDA Theater from February 27 to March 8, 2015. HARING LEAR is also part of the FRINGE MANILA Multi arts festival. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Star Trek BLASTS Into Darkness
Kirk (Chris Pine) calls Scotty from across the universe. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
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From a shuttle, Spock (Zachary Quinto) is lowered into the heart of a volcano. His mission is to stop the imminent eruption and save all life on a very distant Class M planet. Suddenly an earthquake, smoke rattles their craft and snaps the cable lowering Spock. Although the suit can protect him from heat, falling directly into the burning lava is certain death.
Sulu (John Cho) loses control of shuttle. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Spock (Zachary Quinto) is trapped in a volcano about to erupt. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Captain Kirk (Chris Pine): We need to beam Spock back to this ship we have one way to do it. Chekov (Anton Yelchin): Maybe if we had a direct line of sight. Scotty (Simon Pegg): You’re talking about an active volcano sir… I can’t guarantee we can stand the heat. Spock: Our shuttle was concealed by the ash cloud but the enterprise is too large. Utilized in the rescue effort it would be revealed to the indigenous species. Kirk: Spock no one knows the rules more than you but there has got to be an exception. Spock: Such action violates the prime directive. Bones: Shut up Spock! We’re trying to save you damn it! Spock: the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Kirk: We’re talking about your life! Spock: The rule cannot be broken. Chekov: 90 seconds before detonation. Kirk:(whispers to himself) Spock if you were the one here what would you do? Bones (Karl Urban): He’d let you die.
Spock (Zachary Quinto) is trapped in a volcano about to erupt. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
They only have 9 seconds before cold fusion bomb goes off inside the volcano. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Spock (Zachary Quinto) is trapped in a volcano about to erupt. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
The Enterprise is about to go into warp speed. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China
If there was one film that should be seen in 3D Star Trek Into Darkness should be it. While space travel is unaffordable and travelling faster than the speed of light is still impossible, watching it in 3D is the next best thing. For this you cannot settle on cinemas pretending to give 3D. You have to go to the real thing at Newport Cinemas in Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall with its new EAST Wing, which will also have new cinemas. Make sure to hold on, every time Kirk asks Scotty to go into warp you’re travelling faster than the speed of light.
The Enterprise leaves a trail of light in warp speed. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
One of the main distinctions from Star Wars franchise is that Star Trek is based more on science fiction theory. Two of the most successful science fiction franchises are often compared. While Star Wars is from a galaxy far away, Star Trek is based on the future of our planet, humanity if and when we DO get our acts together and develop intergalactic travel etc. What would happen then politically, what would our relationship be with other alien races etc ? Creator Gene Roddenberry created a fascinating universe with charismatic characters, that to this day captures audiences.
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Kirk (Chris Pine) runs from indigenous tribe in the class M planet of Nibiru. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
from right: Kirk (Chris Pine) and Bones (Karl Urban) run from indigenous tribe in the class M planet of Nibiru. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
In the action sequence mentioned above, Spock mentions the prime directive. In the Star Trek definition (from Wikipedia): “Starfleet’s General Order number 1, is the most prominent guiding principle of the United Federation of Planets. The Prime Directive dictates that there can be no interference with the internal development of alien civilizations. It has special implications, however, for civilizations that have not yet developed the technology for interstellar spaceflight (“pre-warp”), since no primitive culture can be given or exposed to any information regarding advanced technology or the existence of extraplanetary civilizations, lest this exposure alter the natural development of the civilization.”
Sacred scroll unfurls. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Indigenous people stop their pursuit of Kirk and Bones. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
On current TV shows, the theory of earlier cultures being exposed to alien technology is on ANCIENT ALIENS series on History channel. Nearly all ancient cultures through out history from the Egyptians, Indians, Babylonians and even Jewish texts mention people or god-like creatures on air born crafts as a matter of fact.
Benedict Cumberbach is Kahn. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
The History channel also aired HAWKING (in Asia), which stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Hawking. Cumberbatch plays the genetically engineered villain Kahn in this movie. Incidentally, when (the real) Stephen Hawking guest starred on the Star Trek: The Next Generation TV episode “Descent”, he was taken on a guided tour of the set. Pausing in front of the warp core set piece, he remarked, “I’m working on that.”
Benedict Cumberbach is Kahn. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Robert Weller as Admiral Marcus. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Cumberbatch is more known as the modern version of the most famous detective in “Sherlock” TV series and is also part of The Hobbit films as The Necromancer. Even when talking to Kirk (Chris Pine) Cumberbatch seems to be ‘talking down’ to him, very similar in the way he rattles off facts to Watson. Peter Weller cast as Admiral Marcus is also very much familiar to sci-fi fans as ROBOCOP.
Scotty (Simon Pegg) takes an intergalactic call. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
When Kirk asks for Thrusters he gets thrusters unlike the TV series from the 60’s where the exterior of the Enterprise is generally left to the imagination. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
With both recent Star Trek films there’s more of the 23rd century to be designed and seen compared with older versions. Star trek has benefitted from improved CGI. When Kirk says he needs thrusters, we actually see thrusters coming out of the Enterprise trying to stay in position fighting off the Earth’s gravitational pull.
Hot body Alice Eve as Carol Marcus. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Scotty (Simon Pegg) takes an intergalactic call. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Communicator looks like a filptop cell phone except it has a range through light years of distance. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Intergalactic communication is possible with Scotty holding what looks like a cell phone (literally unli calls and unli distance). As opposed to Kirk just tapping their insignias on their uniform to communicate in past versions. An exciting fight scene ensues between Spock and Kahn on a flying car going through the city. The Vulcan Pinch figures prominently in this scene.
Fight scene on top of a flying car. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Spock (Zachary Quinto) uses the Vulcan Pinch on Kahn (Benedict Cumberbatch). Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Another unforgettable scene is when Kirk and Kahn try to get on another ship USS Vengeance old school, without the benefit of the transporter room. They jettison themselves in suits and have a latch open in other ship. They fly through space filled with debris that can not only block their way but kill them. Smaller particles hit Kirk’s faceplate, endangering him through the process.
from left: Kirk (Chris Pine) and Kahn (Benedict Cumberbatch) get ready to fly through space debris to get to the USS Vengeance. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
(Chris Pine) Kirk’s visor has speed and coordinates locked in. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
While it’s easy to just enjoy the action and effects, there are quite a few political statements. There’s a strong reference to 911 near the end of the film. They chose to have the terrorists not from an outside force but from someone within. Science, politics, war, the military they all come together. Star Trek is more than just fiction, but what could be. Just like the ancients exposed to technology, we shape our own future with what we see and think of today.
(Chris Pine) Kirk’s visor has speed and coordinates locked in. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall
The chief sees the Enterprise come out of the waters and fly off. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Chief draws shape of the Enterprise on soil. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Zoe Saldaña is Uhura. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Klingon (Sean Blakemore) strangles Uhura (Zoe Saldaña). Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
Leonard Nimoy makes an appearance from the future as young Spock (Zachary Quinto) contacts him through time. Catch Star Trek Into Darkness in Newport Cinemas-Resort’s World Manila, EASTWOOD City Mall, Lucky China Town Mall and Shang Rila Plaza mall.
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Passion and Judgment in Anna Karenina
Keira Knightley (Anna) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) could not deny their burning desire. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
For My Angel, My Beloved, My Passion, My Delicate Rose,
Written by
Jude Bautista
Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson): Are you glad to see me alone? Anna Karenina (Keira Knightley): This must stop. You make me feel as if I was guilty of something. Vronsky: What do you want me to do? Anna: I want you to go to Moscow and beg Kitty to forgive you. Vronsky: No that’s not what you want. Moscow? You can do better than that. Tonight I refused a posting to Tashkent. I can change my mind and you’ll never see me again. Anna: If you have any thought for me you will give me back my peace. Vronsky: I have no peace to give. There is no peace for us, in misery our greatest happiness.
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ANNA KARENINA starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law is currently exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Ruth Wilson (Princess Betsy Tverskoy) Center in blue. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
There have been many adaptations of Leo Tolstoy’s novel put to screen, radio, TV, stage and even opera. Vivien Leigh was cast in 1948. Jacqueline Bisset and the late Christopher Reeve were in a TV movie version in 1985. Sophie Marceau and Sean Bean were in the 1997 version. Yes Sean Bean, who is known as Boromir in LORD OF THE RINGS and the reluctant king Eddard Stark in HBO’s GAME OF THRONES.
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Kelly Macdonald who plays Anna Karenina’s sister in law is also in another HBO hit BOARDWALK EMPIRE. In that role she’s the one who has an adulterous affair while being married to mobster Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi).
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) sees Keira Knightley (Anna) for the first time on the train. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The story of love, lust, scandal and societal judgment has fascinated audiences for decades. This version by director Joe Wright may be the most visually stunning among all of them. Recreating the grandeur of 19th century Russia was perhaps one of the big challenges in making the film. It has been nominated for 4 Oscars: Original Score, Cinematography, Production Design and Costume. The British Academy Film awards (BAFTA) has already given ANNA KARENINA the Best Costume award (Jacqueline Durran) while nominating it in similar categories and Most Outstanding British film as well.
The Russian nobility had servants to help them dress. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Anna’s son Oskar Mcnamara (Serhoza) has a mural of ships in his bedroom. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The other categories that should’ve been added by award giving bodies were Best Direction and Best Editing. Wright was able to eloquently visualize the sensation of being in love especially in the extravagant ball scene.
The lavish ball where Keira Knightley (Anna) unintentionally upstaged Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky). ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Anna (Keira Knightley) couldn’t take her eyes off Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) but also did not want to be seen staring as she is already married to Karenin (Jude Law). She avoids his gaze turning away for a few seconds, when she looks back he’s gone. Suddenly she hears his voice behind her asking her to dance. The Waltz is hardly romantic with its formal movements, but the minimal physical contact and the person she was dancing with made it so thrilling. The hundreds of other pairs literally froze while Anna and the Count waltzed to the middle of the ballroom. Lights around them darkened and they were the only two people in the universe.
Keira Knightley (Anna) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) are the only two people in the world when they dance the waltz. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
All the world’s a stage, Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) sits in her parlor. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Wright masterfully used a theater stage as a metaphor for his character’s lives. All the world is a stage, in this sense shows that society will eventually know of or judge people in a particular scene.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Count Vronsky) on horseback. Even a horse race is shot in the theater. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Apart from Cinematography, Editing also enhanced the sets and detail that showed the decadence of Russian aristocracy. The camera would dolly into a scene with an elaborate golden wall divider in the background and cut where the background ends. A servant would close a black door also with ornate golden relief ending a particular scene. Everything is so smooth and well thought out; sometimes you hardly notice the change in location or ‘transition’ until you’re already there.
Keira Knightley (Anna) plays with her niece in an ornate playhouse. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Spellbinding fireworks during (Ruth Wilson) Princess Betsy’s soiree. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
ANNA KARENINA reveals much more than just the joy, pain and tragedies of love. While showing the decadence of the aristocracy it also deals with the disparity between classes and the prejudices that existed. There’s a personal evolution in the characters as the story goes along that people go through in real life.
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Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) out grew her aristocratic upbringing to realize what was truly important in life. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The film illustrates how stratified and segregated Russian society was in the 19th century. It was a violation of decorum to have gypsies or any other race to stay in the same roof as an aristocrat. Kostya Levin’s (Domhnall Gleeson) brother Nikolai (David Wilmot) had kept an Indian woman, Masha (Tannishtha Chatterjee) as a companion who was taking care of him through his grave illness.
Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) who has lived a life of privilege chose to serve David Wilmot (Nikolai) in his last days. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The young, blonde, princess-like Kitty (Alicia Vikander) went into Nikolai’s room to give him a sponge bath and saw the Indian companion. Kostya apologized to Kitty for having her there and insisted that she leave. Instead Kitty gave a towel to Masha and asked her to wash Nikolai together.
Alicia Vikander (Kitty Scherbatsky) nurses David Wilmot (Nikolai) with Tannishtha Chatterjee (Masha). ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Kitty had always been in the bosom of wealth and decadence, that frame of mind. Because of her own loss and pain, it made her grow as a person and learn what was truly important in life. Kostya is himself a landowner who worked with farmers. He had found peace in a simpler life that made him ask, “Is it living simply that I’m looking for?”
Although he is a landowner Domhnall Gleeson (Kostya Levin) was mocked by Russian nobility in Moscow for being too rural. He has found his peace in a simpler life. ANNA KARENINA is exclusively shown in Resort’s World Manila, Megaworld Lifestyle malls such as Eastwood City and Lucky Chinatown Mall.
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