Nostalgic repertoire

AUNOR AND CORRALES. Their early recordings are blasts from the past.

Milette Trinidad, retired teacher: “My day isn’t complete without tuning in to radio station dwWW, whose ’60s and ’70s musical repertoire transports me back to an era when music was pure and pleasing to the ears.

“Aside from foreign standards, it features local songs from the likes of Pilita Corrales, including the early recordings of Nora Aunor and Eddie Peregrina—a wonderful treat for senior citizens like me!”

Other notes:

Melody Chavez, graduate student:  “I agree with some observers that this year marks the dawn of another Golden Age of Philippine cinema. There has been a bumper crop of good films lately and most of them were directed by newcomers. This is a good sign, but I hope success doesn’t go to their heads!”

Art films

Alvin dela Cruz Bernardino, writer: “Director Mes de Guzman’s helming of the Nora Aunor starrer, ‘Ang Kwento ni Mabuti’ is deft and straightforward. His style best suits cineastes who go for art films that ordinary moviegoers may find boring or dragging.

“I’m adding De Guzman to my list of favorite filmmakers, and I’m looking forward to his next projects. His screenplay is effective and devoid of cinematic excesses, and the use of Ilocano is charming and affecting.”

Divine Dizon, televiewer: “ANC’s recent decision to assign a certain reporter as annotator during the privilege speech of a lawmaker wasn’t a wise move. Her voice was irritating, and she often stammered, mispronounced words, peppered her speech with ‘ahhs,’ and seemed to be at a loss about what she was going to say next.”

Maui Orillana, student: “The future seems bright for young actor Derrick Monasterio, especially if he decides to pursue a career in singing. His recent appearance on a noontime show was my first time to see him sing, and his take on a classical tune more than passed muster. He was also a good interviewee.”

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