Nick Joaquin's A PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST AS FILIPINO (1964/65) Parental Guidance

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By Source, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53668770

source: imdb
A former art district in Manila struggles between the old Filipino identity and the onslaught of Western influence.
Release date: 1965 (Philippines)
Director: Lamberto V. Avellana
Music composed by: Miguel Velarde, Jr.
Story by: Nick Joaquin
Screenplay: Trinidad Reyes, Donato Valentin


Just because a woman is past the calendar or over the hill you can take advantage of her? I felt all the rancor for Tony Javier, especially in this version.  Conrad Parham's portrayal of Tony Javier misleading the very innocent and hungry for love Paula Marasigan(Naty Crame-Rogers) was very abominable.  I wanted to throttle his neck. How dare he do that to her?  Do we give him credit for admitting "it" to her? Argh.

 I am writing about this beautiful masterpiece by Nick Joaquin because of ANG LARAWAN. I hope a lot of people get to watch this musical based on this masterpiece.  It is finally going to be shown this month.  I hope it is not only a rumor.

 The movie directed by Lamberto V. Avellana in 1964 and released in 1965(well, I'm guessing that's the case) is definitely a classic. Even if it is presented in almost straight English(with some Spanish), the actors speak naturally(some Filipinos talk that way even today).  Probably you'd say it's best to compare it to a stage play.  Maybe you could say that because it is indeed based on a literary play of the same title.  Still, I must say that even if you can say it is "theatrical", it is still very convincing...that these people could probably be the next door neighbours of our ancestors.
#ComingSoon
#AngLarawan

 The upcoming musical (music by National Artist Rolando Tinio and future National Artist---we have to claim this because he deserves to be one---Maestro Ryan Cayabyab), besides all the great acting, dancing, singing, et cetera, is one of the best adaptations of Nick Joaquin's beautiful, but heart wrenching story.  This musical deserves to be seen.  This musical deserves to earn, besides accolades, money.  It's a work of art, for Pete's sake! #CelesteLegaspi #JoannaAmpil #PauloAvelino #RachelAlejandro #CrisVillonco #Dulce #RobertArrevalo #AngLarawan

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