Brocka retrospective
Highspeed focuses on the suggested retrospectives of two National Artists, Lino Brocka…
‘Indie’ star builders
Highspeed’s items on movie studios as star builders in the ‘70s and…
Longest-running reign, rivalry
The ‘70s produced two remarkable actresses, Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos. Their…
Oxford’s ‘youthquake’: Influence of the young
Oxford dictionaries has chosen its word for 2017: "Youthquake," defined as "a…
More Christmas wishes
Another hit for Sharon Cuneta in the tradition of “Unexpectedly Yours.” Ditto…
‘Larawan’ actors are equal to ‘challenge’
Am referring to two past staging of “Ang Larawan” at Fort Santiago’s…
Myrtle and other products of UP
Highspeed contributor Mel Caparas says that the 2018 Ginebra San Miguel calendar…
Four outstanding active directors
National Artists – Gerry de Leon, Bert Avellana, Eddie Romero, Manuel Conde,…
Whatever happened to…
While reading a press release from QCinema 2017 (Oct. 19 to 28…
Director as star builder
The name that right away comes to mind when speaking of director…
Rafa Siguion-Reyna: ‘They don’t play favorites, even if my parents are known!’
VERY proud and happy si Rafa Siguion-Reyna na makabilang sa powerhouse cast…
The Belles of Papa Jesse
Gone are the days of such star builders as Mother Lily Monteverde,…
Has the public forgotten Chiquito?
Highspeed earlier promised to write about comedians Dolphy and Chiquito. Let’s start…
A new Zaijan shines in ‘Hamog’
BAND OF YOUNG THIEVES: and One of the films we were fortunate…
On National Artists, Magsaysay Awardees
It’s unfortunate that Soxie Topacio died before it was announced that PETA…
