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…
Bembol Roco: Brocka actor
Had a long chat with Bembol Roco at the wake of well-loved…
’70s directors: Vanishing breed
A showbiz insider described the directors of the ‘70s as Vanishing Breed.…
Lorli’s zest for life
Lorli Villanueva may have some difficulty moving around, but her zest for…
‘Overlooked’ Aunor starrers
Readers react to Highspeed’s item on Nora Aunor last Sunday, thankful that…
Mike de Leon film is an event, a celebration
Last year, Highspeed wished that Mike de Leon would make a directoral…
PH cinema’s banner year
2016 is a banner year for Philippine cinema, indies in particular. Independently…
Heavyweight of an act
As I write this (Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.), I just got word from…
Missing Marilou, Celso, and Mario
From directorial comeback yesterday, Highspeed segues to missing three directors who’ve crossed…
Movie queens of the ’50s
The ’50s were the second golden years of Philippines cinema. Think of…
More acting ‘duel’
Highspeed remembers more acting “duel” among acting greats… and near greats, a…
Acting ‘duel’ with ‘the great Lolit’
Sharing the limelight with “the great Lolit” is both honor and challenge.…
‘Area’ captures lives of aging prostitutes
At the “Area” presscon, the trailer was shown, very realistic, one could…
Cinema One Originals launches 7 new films, 3 docus
The literal translation of Anong Tingin Mo is “What do you think?”…
Our time has come
I remember distinctly what Tita Midz (Armida Siguion Reyna) said years back.…
