At long last : Book on Bernal
Highspeed’s always been saying that a book on Ishmael Bernal, great director…
Four outstanding active directors
National Artists – Gerry de Leon, Bert Avellana, Eddie Romero, Manuel Conde,…
More books on stars, studios, and directors
Of course, aside from Gloria Romero, Rosa Rosal, Vilma Santos, and Nora…
To Lav Diaz: Less is more
After “Ang Babaeng Humayo,” director Lav Diaz and actress Charo Santos are…
Other Brocka actors
The last time, Highspeed focused on Bembol Roco, one of the Big…
Mike de Leon film is an event, a celebration
Last year, Highspeed wished that Mike de Leon would make a directoral…
Books on movie queens, kings, and directors
This columnist has said it before and is saying it again. Why…
Looking forward to 2017
It’s the start of the New Year, Jan. 1, 2017, and Highspeed…
PH cinema’s banner year
2016 is a banner year for Philippine cinema, indies in particular. Independently…
Movie queens of the ’50s
The ’50s were the second golden years of Philippines cinema. Think of…
Ruffa and other showbiz authors
After Annabelle Rama’s bestseller, comes Ruffa Gutierrez who’s writing a book. Ruffa…
When PH ruled Asian cinema
The ’50s (up to the early ’60s) is called the second Golden…