I thought since the Philippines is an Asian country and dominantly Catholic, it would be conservative but watching the sex scenes in the trailer changes my mind! Seeing this reminds me of a Filipino girl I was crazy about. *sigh*
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"It was a big fat lie. That kiss, and that whole moment, hasn't left me yet. And I think about it, and I think about you, and I think about doing it again. Bianca, I think I love you." - Maggie Stone
i went home recently..i looked and searched for any pirated copies since it wasn't shown on movie theatres in the phil last week but to no avail...i failed...huhuhu...
i came back here...sabi nga: luhaan...sigh...am hoping my nice friend chang will secure me a copy once it's out.
I saw this film when it premiered in Robinsons Galleria in some months back. It was so full I had to stand in the aisle. The minute I stepped into the theater, I couldn's stop smirking. Can anyone say wall to wall lesbians? There was probably a total of two males in the whole room. One of them stood beside me, trying not to shrink too much. Lovely, really.
After two hours or so on my feet, I was happy when the movie ended. I got even happier when I overheard a snarky butch comment to her friend as they passed me,
"O ayan, labasan na ng mga tomboy."
The movie was okay. The experience of watching it with virtually the whole lesbian population of Metro Manila was fantastic. :D
i loved sitting in that dark moviehouse knowing i was surrounded by Grrls. exiting was also fun! wall to wall,amen. and chanced upon girls i had met at downelink
As far as I know, aside from Rome & Juliet there was this movie entitled "Kaleldo" which stars Cherry Pie Picache and Criselda Volks as lesbian lovers and the other movie entitled "Three" starring Ara Mira & Rita Avila and these 2 movies have sex scenes...:>
As far as I know, aside from Rome & Juliet there was this movie entitled "Kaleldo" which stars Cherry Pie Picache and Criselda Volks as lesbian lovers and the other movie entitled "Three" starring Ara Mira & Rita Avila and these 2 movies have sex scenes...:>
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(Will fly in July 19 in Los Angeles and July 23 in New York. see u there!)
In 2006, Director Connie S. A. Macatuno received funding to direct and write her first digital film for an indie filmfest in Manila. To date the film, the Indie-blockbuster Rome & Juliet has received 17 nominations from 4 local award giving bodies including the Gawad Urian for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress/Supporting Actress/Supporting Actor. Andrea del Rosario and Mylene Dizon plays the lead, with Tessie Tomas, Rafael Rosell, Glydel Mercado, Miko Palanca and Lui Villaruz.
Philippines, 2007, 135 min, video In Tagalog with English subtitles World Premiere
Directed By: Connie S.A. Macatuno
Juliet, a conservative preschool teacher, is soon to be married to a handsome, successful man. She hires Rome, a beautiful businesswoman, as her wedding planner. A deep friendship develops between the two women, evolving into something neither of them has previously experienced or can explain. As Juliet's wedding day approaches, they confront their feelings and consider the potential consequences of their situation, which could risk everything.
Screening Schedule
Date
Time
Venue
Tickets
Sat, Jul 21
Noon
Showcase
$12.00
NY PREMIERE: New York International Independent Film and Video Festival 2007
I don't get the chance to watch it in Robinson's for I'm so busy with my school works. Is there something there that I could watch it. maybe in youtube? Does it have a released DVD?
i was able to catch during OUTFEST...let's say i gave it an 8 out of 10...2 points off of the length...there were some lag time that could have been cut off....but it was an awesome movie all around. i can't wait for it to come out on DVD and have a ROME & JULIET party...
I sooooo wanna watch this film!!! Mylene Dizon (Rome) is so hot in the trailer. I reckon this is a really good movie. Does anyone now when the DVD release it? Or is there any possibilities that they'll be screening in Australia?? Oh please do.. Or I'll be forced to go to the Philippines just to see this movie.. lol xoxo
my friend and her girlfriend was telling me of how so nice the film was and I just suddenly remembered that me and partner was supposed to try to be at its last full show, and the f___ we were unsuccesfull! The ending? I bugged my friend and her partner every second (almost annoying lolo!) asking them to tell me how the whole story went! hahah... still, pity me... (snif snif..) btw.. andrea and mylene are both sooo hot!!! I've been scoping out the streets and the outskirts of manila but shocks! I can't find any decent copy.. hmm.. can anyone update me of a good site where I can download it from? ..=)
have you guys watched that episode of MMK that starred Beth Tamayo and Princess Punzalan? They played as bestfriends and eventually fell for each other even if the latter is married to a husband. It was nice but my dad was watching a different show so might as well wait for it in the you tube. Anyway, the airing of this episode ( and a lot more other similar stories aired also by MMK since 2000 as far as I can remember) showed a very significant, somewhat swift development (cause still there are lots of lapses to be filled in.. sad..) in appreciating diversity and acceptance for LGBT people through sensible media here in the Philippines. A toast for that!
Finally got to see this,it's great.It did remind me at times of IMAY in certain scenes but this has alot more angst.The actresses are gorgeous and have good chemistry and I really believed they belonged together.My only complaint is the fact the hetro sex scenes where multiple and alot more graphic then the tame and single sex scene between the girls,not that I watch movies for sex scenes lol,but it just seemed wrong.The fact there was actually a happy ending has made this one of favourite movies.
I loved this movie and your right it's definitely worth the wait.One of the best romantic drama's i've seen and the girls being completely hot doesn't hurt lol.
a very touching movie. sweetly romantic. the acting's excellent. a pretty daring phili-made movie, in a good way. those of you that haven't seen it have got to see it.
For an Indie made on a shoe string budget it's a great movie and definitely one of the better lesbian drama's.Every movie has cliches so i'm not bothered by the one's in this.
it's a filipino movie...
some info. and basic plotline can be found here
"hi i'm your daughter, i can regrow my kidneys " - claire bennet, heroes
i've watched it...
i've actually talked about it in my blog
Oh my!
I thought since the Philippines is an Asian country and dominantly Catholic, it would be conservative but watching the sex scenes in the trailer changes my mind! Seeing this reminds me of a Filipino girl I was crazy about. *sigh*
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"It was a big fat lie. That kiss, and that whole moment, hasn't left me yet. And I think about it, and I think about you, and I think about doing it again. Bianca, I think I love you." - Maggie Stone
Let's watch it
care to share what happened to this movie?
i may never see this movie until i get back to manila, but i'm really interested what happened to this story. care to share the ending please?
waaahhh
i went home recently..i looked and searched for any pirated copies since it wasn't shown on movie theatres in the phil last week but to no avail...i failed...huhuhu...
i came back here...sabi nga: luhaan...sigh...am hoping my nice friend chang will secure me a copy once it's out.
theaterfull of dykes
I saw this film when it premiered in Robinsons Galleria in some months back. It was so full I had to stand in the aisle. The minute I stepped into the theater, I couldn's stop smirking. Can anyone say wall to wall lesbians? There was probably a total of two males in the whole room. One of them stood beside me, trying not to shrink too much. Lovely, really.
After two hours or so on my feet, I was happy when the movie ended. I got even happier when I overheard a snarky butch comment to her friend as they passed me,
"O ayan, labasan na ng mga tomboy."
The movie was okay. The experience of watching it with virtually the whole lesbian population of Metro Manila was fantastic. :D
Lol
That was hilarious. Sadly, an experience like that is something a closeted person like me wouldn't dare to have (just yet).
I guess I'll have to wait for the dvd. I heard it's going to be released in December.
ahhh
haha i was there.
i loved sitting in that dark moviehouse knowing i was surrounded by Grrls. exiting was also fun! wall to wall,amen. and chanced upon girls i had met at downelink
Filipino Movies with Lesbian Charcters aside from Rome & Juliet
tuli
tuli is also another one
Wish i had a copy..
why do you think it can't be shown in any other cinema... i mean... it's really an eye opener movie...
everything comes at you once...just once...
rome & juliet at OUTFEST 07 (Los Angeles) and NYIIVF (New York
In 2006, Director Connie S. A. Macatuno received funding to direct and write her first digital film for an indie filmfest in Manila. To date the film, the Indie-blockbuster Rome & Juliet has received 17 nominations from 4 local award giving bodies including the Gawad Urian for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress/Supporting Actress/Supporting Actor. Andrea del Rosario and Mylene Dizon plays the lead, with Tessie Tomas, Rafael Rosell, Glydel Mercado, Miko Palanca and Lui Villaruz.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmVcawPrfWQ
More film Info:
LA PREMIERE: Outfest 2007/ 25th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2007/filmguide/title-detail.php?AlphaRange=RR&ShowShorts=Y&ShowPast=N
Philippines, 2007, 135 min, video
In Tagalog with English subtitles
World Premiere
Directed By: Connie S.A. Macatuno
Juliet, a conservative preschool teacher, is soon to be married to a handsome, successful man. She hires Rome, a beautiful businesswoman, as her wedding planner. A deep friendship develops between the two women, evolving into something neither of them has previously experienced or can explain. As Juliet's wedding day approaches, they confront their feelings and consider the potential consequences of their situation, which could risk everything.
NY PREMIERE: New York International Independent Film and Video Festival 2007
WHEN: July 24,2007 (Tues)
TIME: 10 PM
WHERE: Village East Cinema Screen 7
181 2nd Ave at 12th St
New York, NY 10003
tickets: $12
For tickets go to www.ticketweb.com or 1-866-468-7619
http://www.nyfilmvideo.com/2007/ny-july/schedule/ny-july-2007-schedule.html
I really like to watch it.
Can we petition for a DVD release?
Hello. I'm a... pansexual, I guess, for lack of a better term. XD;
Anyway, I was unable to watch this due to tons of work. I'd rather this was released to DVD so we can enjoy it over and over again.
Mga kabaro, suportahan naman natin 'to o?
<now checking if an online petition has already been opened>
awesome movie
OMG!!
siiiiiigh....
my friend and her girlfriend was telling me of how so nice the film was and I just suddenly remembered that me and partner was supposed to try to be at its last full show, and the f___ we were unsuccesfull! The ending? I bugged my friend and her partner every second (almost annoying lolo!) asking them to tell me how the whole story went! hahah... still, pity me... (snif snif..) btw.. andrea and mylene are both sooo hot!!! I've been scoping out the streets and the outskirts of manila but shocks! I can't find any decent copy.. hmm.. can anyone update me of a good site where I can download it from? ..=)
Coming from the romE and jUliet thread.. bTw...
Rome and Juliet DVD Now Available
yey
Rome and Juliet DVD Now Available
Great movie
finally...
Loved it
very touching
just downloaded the torrent of this movie!
it's really an excellent movie! I love it so much!
i'm really speechlesss,.everytime I remember the movie I've got butterflies in my stomach. I'm so inlove with this movie and Rome..
btw, here's some links I found on youtube. =)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOCDpT4NeUU
its the part 1/14. just look on the next part of the movie in the related video,
watch it guys! it's worth it,
marvelous movie!
It is an amazing movie!!! I
Rome and Juliet
I really enjoyed this movie. It is very sweet but it does have flaws which I say one is the cliche towards the end with Juliet.
Also Mylene Dizon (Rome) is gorgeous!!!
For an Indie made on a shoe