The title “Kamera Obskura” is a Filipino spelling of the latin “Camera Obscura” which simply means “dark room”. The film’s concept adheres to formalist cinema, where the filmmaker’s thesis is to make a semblance of a vintage film seemingly produced sometime in the late 1920s to early 1930s in the Philippines. The thesis is to conjure up a film from a period that did not really exist in Philippine cinema’s historical cultural heritage as we know it, such as a pseudo-expressionist / experimental Filipino cinema of the silent film era. It is a film within a film. The narrative plays with the idea of a retro-futurist world where a prisoner locked away in a dark chamber for over two decades only sees the reality of the world outside through the small hole in his cell, which projects an image of the city on his wall, the phenomenon of the “camera obscura”. He later immerses back into society by slowly climbing up the different social classes represented by the levels of different floors in a mysterious building, were corruption, deceit, and betrayal seem to be at work at every level. The film KAMERA OBSKURA is a tribute to Filipino cinema heritage. Through the re-imagining of an era of cinema in the transition from the lost silent era, the filmmaker hopes to instill in the next generation the recognition of the value of passing on that heritage before it is totally lost.
Snap Impression: This movie definitely has a must-see stamp all over it; we have one of the best filmmakers in the Philippines coupled with such a unique concept. I will be watching this movie this week, and will be urging people to watch it as well.
SCREENING SKEDS:
FDCP Cinematheque = August 12 to 21, 2014
Tuesday to Friday = 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday = 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM
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Barney Ross and his team, the Expendables, have an encounter with the ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks, who Ross thought was dead, and was actually a co-founding memeber of the Expendables. In the past, Ross was forced to kill Stonebanks after he became a ruthless arms trader, but Stonebanks survived and has now made it his mission to destroy the Expendables. Ross is going to great lengths to stop Stonebanks, and even employs a new Expendables team, only to realize that he will need the help of his own original Expendables team as well. This third installment of Stallone's action icons ensemble series is the subject of much controversy because copies of it had leaked over the internet and into pirate markets for almost a month now.
Snap Impression: Nevertheless, the Expendables concept is pure fun and simply a visual popcorn spectacle that is best appreciated in the big screen; so yes, for action lovers, this one is worth the peso.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinson's Movieworld Cinema 4 = 12:15 PM | 2:15 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 8:15 PM
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This reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film series is based on the comics and animation series of the same title. It is directed by Jonathan Liebesman and stars Megan Fox, Will Arnett, and William Fichtner. The basic premise focuses on four mutant turtles who were trained to be ninja warriors by their master who is also a mutated rat, as they battle crime, evil, and a ruthless evil ninja organization known as the Foot Clan.
Snap Impression: At least Michael Bay is only acting as producer, this movie could possibly be nothing but merely just a mindless fun movie to watch. I have no problem spending for this; but if you have not watched Guardians of the Galaxy, go check that out instead.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinson's Movieworld Cinema 1 = 11:55 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:10 PM | 8:15 PM
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Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) who is scarred by his previous relationships meets Chantry (Zoe Kazan) who quickly becomes his best friend. As the two get closer, they begin to wonder if the potential love is worth risking their friendship. This movie is originally titled "The F Word" which actually refers to "Friend Zone"
Snap Impression: It's an old love story formula but the movie seems to have a refreshingly smart and charming approach which does not seem too corny or needlesly flashy. If you're the kind who loves romantic films, this one seems like it's pretty much worth the peso.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinson's Movieworld Cinema 5 = 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM
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Sex Tape
Jay (Jason Segel) and Annie (Cameron Diaz) are a couple who try to reignite their sex life by making a sex tape. After Annie asks Jay to delete the tape, he ends up inadvertently synching the video to several iPads the couple had given away over time. After struggling to get it out of the cloud, they set out to get back all of the gifted iPads, leading to a series of awkward encounters and close calls.
Snap Impression: Although it may be an interesting and funny premise, the movie's is torn apart by the generally negative reviews it got when it was released in the US a month ago. I think this film's gonna be a waste of time.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinson's Movieworld Cinema 2 = 12:10 PM | 2:10 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:10 PM | 8:10 PM
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[hit the jump to continue to the movies on extended run, and the FDCP Cinematheque movies]
Lucy [extended run]
Lucy is a 25-year-old American woman living and studying in Taipei, Taiwan, who is tricked into working as a drug mule by her new boyfriend and the Korean mob. In a freak accident, a large quantity of a highly valuable synthetic drug was introduced into her system, which as a result unlocks the full potential of her mind. This film written and directed by Luc Besson (Leon: The Professional, The Fifth Element) stars Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman.
Snap Impression: Luc Besson has been one of my heroes, so I really wouldnt mind spending for this one.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 6 = 12:15 PM | 2:15 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 8:15 PM
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Into the Storm [extended run]
is a 2014 American found footage disaster film directed by Steven Quale, written by John Swetnam, and starring Richard Armitage.
SCREENING SKEDS:
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 3 = 12:00 PM | 2:05 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:15 PM | 8:20 PM
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