More family dramas fervently sought
CHARICE. Settle those domestic troubles in private, please.
Benedicto Tolosa, social worker: “In these uncertain times, as the media continuously feeds us with negative and scandalous stories, we need more inspiring movies. Laurice Guillen’s ‘Tanging Yaman’ inspires without being preachy, and tackles faith with subtlety. The fact that it was received well at the box office means this type of family drama can work! I fervently wish more producers would invest in films like this.”
Other notes:
Riza Rodriguez, student: “Those who complain of too much commercialism in mainstream films should get the ‘quality films’ they’re looking for in the upcoming Cinemalaya and CineFilipino film festivals. They should show their support by watching the entries and not merely wait for their DVD versions to come out!”
Lita Aliman, televiewer: “One thing I like about watching ‘The Ryzza Mae Show’ is when its host kisses the hand of some older people in the audience. This is a good way to revive our almost forgotten tradition of pagmamano sa mga nakatatanda.
“I hope the show’s producers will create a segment devoted to teaching children how to respect their elders, how they can help preserve the environment, etc. It should be done in a manner that children can relate to.”
Charlie Vergara, teacher: “TV networks should feature shows that would teach Filipinos, especially the youth, how to value their culture, traditions and sense of nationalism!”
Too personal
Amelita Sendiong, housewife: “Please put the issue of Charice’s ‘coming-out’ to rest. With her mother and grandmother granting interviews about it, it’s gotten too personal for comfort. Can they not settle their domestic troubles among themselves?”
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On a hopefully not too personal note, the cast of “Manila Vanilla,” Celine Fabie, Christine Joy Mangahis, Edward Fernandez and myself, would like to thank our show’s producer, Rose Cabrera of Mabuhay Restop, and NUT, our scriptwriter-director, for putting up a brave fight in cooking up a show that is different from the usual musical-comedy revues being staged in popular venues.
We had a shaky start late last year—but, because of positive word of mouth, the dinner show now enjoys full houses every Saturday at 7 p.m.!
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