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October 2, 2008
A San Diego Asian Film
Foundation Publication
Audiences in for frights,
suspense Blackout first
chill-fest for Showcase
Next
up in the Philippine Cinema Showcase's presentation of quality
contemporary Philippine cinema is Ato Bautista's psychological suspense
thriller, Blackout!
Starting Friday, October 3, Blackout is the
first in this genre to be exhibited at the showcase, illustrating the
breadth of production by the Philippine film industry. The film
stars 1990s Philippine action star Robin Padilla in a role exercising
his acting abilities, earning him respect and new audiences.
San Diego filmgoers up for a good scare will find one in Blackout.
Thursday, October 2 is your last chance to catch Jeffrey Jeturian's
award-winning Kubrador!Showcase
tickets are
$5.50 before 4 p.m. and ALL DAY TUESDAY.
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you enjoy this issue of the Philippine Cinema Showcase
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San
Diego Asian Film Festival is
the premiere event of the San
Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF), a
nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding and sharing the diverse
legacy of Asian Pacific Islanders through the media arts. Thousands of
patrons will experience films from around the world and connect with
the artists who created them. In addition, SDAFF offers a quarterly
film series, a membership program, and documentary training for local
high school students. Please visit www.sdaff.org
for more information
and the latest festival upsdates!
STARRING
Robin Padilla, Iza Calzado, Ella Guevara, John Michael Reyes.
85
minutes; Not Rate (est. R)
Gil is a
lowly
apartment landlord who suffers frequent blackouts due to his heavy
drinking. His alcoholism drives his wife away, leaving Gil to take care
of his adorable son, Niño. Gil awakens from another drunken blackout to
discover a mysterious bloody rear bumper on his run-down Mercedes. His
life spirals into hysteria as he struggles to uncover the truth where
the lines between real and unreal are blurred.
Plays October
2 thru 9 @ :00am; 1:30, 4:00, 6:15, 8:30pm;
also 10:45pm
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Tickets
(may be purchased online at www.ultrastarmovies.com):
* $8.50 General
* $6.50
Students, Seniors, and Military with identification
* $5.50 Matinee before 4 p.m. daily, ALL DAY TUESDAY
* Group discount for 10 or more, call 619-804-8424 to arrange.
The Philippine Cinema Showcase plays at
The Goldilocks Theater at UltraStar Chula Vista, 555
Broadway, Chula Vista, CA, 619-338-4214.
"... What
Robin could only reveal is the “sacrifice” he did for Blackout which he
has never done before — put on 20 pounds.
" 'I have to look the role,' said Robin. 'For one month before the
shooting last year, I ate all the rice that I could and all the
fatty/oily food that I used to avoid, like ice-cream and cakes and
French fries — all the food na
bawal sa action star. My diet was full of carbo.
" 'Direk
Ato wanted me to have a big tummy. My weight rose from 160 lbs. to 180
lbs. I also stopped shaving. I would sleep for only two hours every
night so I would have eyebags. For days, I slept at the small house
where my character is supposed to live. I had to look dirty. Ang utos ng direktor ay
pumangit ako, kaya ginawa ko.' "
October
10 through 16: A Filipino rock band (real-life THE DAWN)
finds fame in the 1980s. Following the sudden death of a key band
member and years of decline, the band is reduced to playing small gigs.
The lead singer is robbed and, suffering amnesia, throws the band and
his family into chaos when he insists on living as his 1980s self. All
must decide whether to live in the past or unite to fight for future
success.
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