Reviews

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Afuang: Bounty Hunter. Dir. Mike Relon Makiling, scr. Amado Lacuesta Jr. & Tony Tacorda. 1988. Moments of Truth.

Aguila. Dir. & scr. Eddie Romero. 1980. The World According to Aguila.

Ai no corrida [In the Realm of the Senses]. Dir. & scr. Ôshima Nagisa. 1976. Pornography & Erotica.

Ako si Kiko, Ako si Kikay [I Am Kiko, I Am Kikay]. Dir. Mike Relon Makiling, scr. Jake Cocadiz. 1987. Gross, Gaudy, & Gay.

Aliw [Pleasure]. Dir. Ishmael Bernal, scr. Cecille Lardizabal (Franklin Cabaluna & Ishmael Bernal). 1979. Valiant Try; Canon Decampment.

Ama … Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? [Father … Why Did You Abandon Me?]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Pablo Baltazar. 1990. Class Clamorers.

Si Amapola sa 65 na Kabanata [Amapola in 65 Chapters]. Ricardo Lee. 2011. The Novel Pinoy Novel.

Amazing Grace and Chuck. See Silent Voice.

Anak Dalita [The Ruins]. Dir. Lamberto V. Avellana, scr. Rolf Bayer. 1956. Canon Decampment.

Anak ni Dyesebel [Child of Dyesebel]. Dir. Gerardo de Leon, scr. Jose F. Sibal. 1964. Canon Decampment.

Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday [Southern Lady’s Daughter vs. Northern Lady’s Daughter]. Dir. Maryo J. de los Reyes, scr. Jake Tordesillas. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Anak ng Cabron [Son of a Scoundrel]. Dir. Willy Milan, scr. Conrad Galang. 1988. Moments of Truth.

“Mga Anak ng Lansangan [Children of the Street].” See Ang Lungsod ng Tao Ay Nasa Puso.

Anak ni Baby Ama [Son of Baby Ama]. Dir. & scr. Deo J. Fajardo Jr. 1991. Sequacious and Second-Rate.

Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? [Andrea, How Does One Become a Mother?]. Dir. Gil Portes, scr. Ricardo Lee. 1990. Indigenous Ingenuity.

Angel Molave. Dir. Augusto Salvador, scr. Humilde “Meek” Roxas. 1990. Directors-Editors.

Angela Markado [Marked Angel]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Jose F. Lacaba. 1980. Just another Exercise.

Apoy sa Lupang Hinirang [Fire in the Beloved Country]. Dir. & co-scr. Mauro Gia Samonte, co-scr. Joe Carreon. 1990. Movable Fists.

Asedillo. Dir. & scr. Celso Ad. Castillo. 1971. Canon Decampment.

Avatar. Dir. & scr. James Cameron. 2009. Two Guys, While Watching Avatar.

Ayaw Matulog ng Gabi [The Night Refuses to Sleep]. Dir. & scr. Carlo J. Caparas. 1990. Mudslung.

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Babae sa Breakwater [Woman of the Breakwater]. Dir. & scr. Mario O’Hara. 2003. Canon Decampment.

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank [The Woman in the Septic Tank]. Dir. Marlon N. Rivera, scr. Chris Martinez. 2011. Canon Decampment.

Babaing Hampaslupa [Vagrant Woman]. Dir. Mel Chionglo, scr. Ricardo Lee. 1988. Causes for Cerebration.

Badlis sa Kinabuhi [Hand of Fate]. Dir. (& co-scr.) Leroy Salvador, co-scr. Junipher (Gloria Sevilla). 1968. Canon Decampment.

Bagay Tayo [We’re Compatible]. Jerry B. Grácio. 2018. Mini-review.

Bagets [Pubescent Kids]. Dir. Maryo J. de los Reyes, scr. Jake Tordesillas. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Bago Matapos ang Lahat [Before Everything Is Over]. Dir. Joselito “Abbo” de la Cruz, scr. Ralston Jover & Segundo Matias Jr. 1991. Three Careers.

Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali? [A Moment Too Long]. Dir. Chito Roño, scr. Orlando R. Nadres. 1990. Persistence of Vision; Canon Decampment.

Bala at Rosaryo [Bullet and Rosary]. Dir. Pepe Marcos, scr. Olivia M. Lamasan & Humilde “Meek” Roxas. 1990. Men and Myths.

“Balot [Wrapper].” Dir. Marius Talampas, scr. Greggy Gregorio & Ash Vidal. 2023. Pop for All Seasons.

Balangiga: Howling Wilderness. Dir. & co-scr. Khavn, co-scr. Jerry Gracio & Achinette Villamor. 2017. Innocence Regained; Canon Decampment.

Si Baleleng at ang Gintong Sirena [Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid]. Dir. Chito Roño, scr. Bibeth Orteza. 1989. Roño’s Rondos.

Balweg: The Rebel Priest. Dir. Butch Perez, scr. Amado Lacuesta Jr. 1987. Bioflicks.

Barumbado [Combative]. Dir. Willy Milan, scr. Humilde “Meek” Roxas. 1990. Ma(so?)chismo.

Bata Bata Paano Ka Ginawa? [Lea’s Story]. Dir. Chito S. Roño, scr. Lualhati Bautista. 1998. Canon Decampment.

Batch ’81. Dir. & co-scr. Mike de Leon, co-scr. Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. & Raquel Villavicencio. 1982. Waiting for Godard; Canon Decampment.

Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim [Bayan Ko: My Own Country]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Jose F. Lacaba. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Bayani [Hero]. Dir. & scr. Raymond Red. 1992. Black & Blue & Red.

Bayaning 3rd World [3rd World Hero]. Dir. & co-scr. Mike de Leon, co-scr. Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. 1999. Canon Decampment.

Beloved. Dir. Leroy Salvador, scr. Orlando Nadres. 1985. Canon Decampment.

Big Flick in the Sky. Dir. & scr. Kenneth M. Angliongto. 1990. Film on Film.

Biktima [Victim]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Butch Dalisay. 1990. Class Clamorers.

Bilanggo sa Dilim [Prisoner of the Dark]. Dir. & co-scr. Mike de Leon, co-scr. Jose Almojuela & Bobby Lavides. 1986. Return to Form.

Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit [Count the Stars in Heaven]. Dir. Elwood Perez, scr. Jake Cocadiz & Jigz Recto. 1989. Canon Decampment.

Birds of Prey. Dir. & co-scr. Gil Portes, co-scr. Ricardo Lee, Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., Herky del Mundo. 1988. Long Flight.

Bituing Walang Ningning [Star without a Sparkle]. Dir. Emmanuel H. Borlaza, scr. Orlando Nadres. 1985. Canon Decampment.

Biyaheng Lupa [Soliloquy]. Dir. & scr. Armando Lao. 2009. Sighs and Whispers; Canon Decampment.

Biyaya ng Lupa [Blessings of the Land]. Dir. Manuel Silos, scr. Celso Al. Carunungan & Pablo Naval. 1959. Canon Decampment.

Boatman. Dir. Tikoy Aguiluz, scr. Alfred Yuson, Raffy Guerrero, & Jose F. Lacaba. 1985. Canon Decampment.

La Bohéme (Giacomo Puccini). Dir. & trans. Rolando Tinio. 1992. Adaptation Comes of Age.

Bona. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Cenen Ramones. 1980. Canon Decampment.

Bongga Ka ’Day [You’re Fab, Sis]. Dir. Maryo J. de los Reyes, scr. Jake Tordesillas. 1980. Commercialism Triumphs Again.

Born on the Fourth of July. Dir. & co-scr. Oliver Stone, co-scr. Ron Kovic. 1989. Frontline.

Boses [Voices]. Dir. Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil, scr. Froi Medina & Rody Vera. 2008. Survivor’s Guilt; Canon Decampment.

The Boy Foretold by the Stars. Dir. & scr. Dolly Dulu. 2020. Canon Decampment.

Broken Marriage. Dir. Ishmael Bernal, scr. Jose N. Carreon & Bing Caballero. 1983. Canon Decampment.

Brutal. Dir. Marilou Diaz-Abaya, scr. Ricky Lee. 1980. Canon Decampment.

Ang Bukas Ay Akin: Langit ang Uusig [Tomorrow Is Mine: Heaven Will Decide]. Dir. Laurice Guillen, scr. Ricardo Lee. 1989. Slugged Out.

Bulaklak sa City Jail [Flower at City Jail]. Dir. Mario O’Hara, scr. Lualhati Bautista. 1984. Major Bid; Canon Decampment.

Burgis [Bourgeois]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Jose Dalisay Jr. 1981. Oversimplifying Class Conflicts.

Burlesk Queen [Burlesque Queen]. Dir. & co-scr. Celso Ad. Castillo, co-scr. Mauro Gia Samont. 1977. Canon Decampment.

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Cain at Abel [Cain and Abel]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Ricky Lee. 1982. Canon Decampment.

Caregiver. Dir. & co-scr. Chito S. Roño, co-scr. Jewel C. Castro & Chris Martinez. 2008. Canon Decampment.

Casualties of War. Dir. Brian De Palma, scr. David Rabe. 1989. Soldier Blues.

The China Syndrome. Dir. & co-scr. James Bridges, co-scr. Mike Gray & T. S. Cook. 1979. A Clockwork Yellow.

Cinevision 2000. Dir. & scr. Anonymous. “Sensoscope” demonstration reels. 1990. Carnival Cinema.

City after Dark. See Manila by Night.

Condemned. Dir. & co-scr. Mario O’Hara, co-scr. Jose Javier Reyes & Frank Rivera. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Contestable Nation-Space: Cinema, Cultural Politics, and Transnationalism in the Marcos-Brocka Philippines. Rolando B. Tolentino. 2014. Review.

Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga [Curacha: A Woman Without Rest]. Dir. Chito S. Roño, scr. Ricky Lee. 1998. Canon Decampment.

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Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Butil na Luha [The World Is a Drop of Tear]. Dir. Celso Ad. Castillo, scr. Abelardo Hulleza. 1986. Canon Decampment.

Daluyong at Habagat [Surge and Tempest]. Dir. Celso Ad. Castillo, scr. Mauro Gia Samonte. 1976. Canon Decampment.

Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria. Dir. & co-scr. Remton Siega Zuasola, co-scr. Maria Victoria Beltran. 2010. Canon Decampment.

Damortis. Dir. & scr. Briccio Santos. 1986. Triumph in 16mm.

A Dangerous Life. Dir. Robert Markowitz, scr. David Williamson. 1988. Perils of Politics.

Dawn of Freedom. Dir. Gerardo de Leon & Abe Yutaka, scr. Ryuichiro Yagi & Hideo Oguni. 1944. Canon Decampment.

Dope Godfather. Dir. Junn P. Cabreira, scr. Eliseo S. Corcuera. 1984. Missed Opportunities.

Dreamscape. Dir. & co-scr. Joseph Ruben, co-scr. David Loughery & Chuck Russell. 1984. Exploring the World of Dreams.

Dressed to Kill. Dir. & scr. Brian De Palma. 1980. Womanliness as (Masculine) Masquerade in Psychoanalytic Film-Texts.

Dyesebel. Dir. Gerardo de Leon, scr. Pierre L. Salas. 1953. Canon Decampment.

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Eh … Kasi … Bisaya! [Well … Because … (They’re) Visayan!]. Dir. Junn P. Cabreira, scr. Cabreira & Associates. 1990. Sedulously Cebuano.

The End of National Cinema: Filipino Film at the Turn of the Century. Patrick F. Campos. 2017. Seeds in the Garden of Letters.

Endless Love. Dir. Franco Zeffirelli, scr. Judith Rascoe. 1981. Brainless Love.

Erotica Manila: Foursome. Dir. Lawrence Fajardo, scr. Fajardo, Jimmy Flores, & Miguel Legaspi. 2023. Crinkled Lives.

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El Filibusterismo [The Anarchist]. Dir. Gerardo de Leon, scr. Adrian Cristobal. 1962. Canon Decampment.

Filipino Directors Up Close: The Golden Ages of Philippine Cinema, 1950-2010. Bibsy M. Carballo. 2010. Mini-review.

Film Trilogy on the Theme of Poverty and Prostitution. See Ang Lungsod ng Tao Ay Nasa Puso.

Florentina Hubaldo, CTE. Dir. & scr. Lav Diaz. 2012. Trauma at Length; Canon Decampment.

Full Metal Jacket. Dir. & co-scr. Stanley Kubrick, co-scr. Michael Herr & Gustav Hasford. 1987. Form and Function.

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Gang of 5: Tales, Cuentos, Sanaysay. Ninotchka Rosca. 2012. High Five.

Ganito Ba ang Umibig? [Is This How to Love?]. Dir. Laurice Guillen, scr. Emmanuel H. Borlaza. 1991. Three Careers.

Ganito Kami Noon … Paano Kayo Ngayon? [As We Were]. Dir. & co-scr. Eddie Romero, co-scr. Roy Iglesias. 1976. Canon Decampment.

Genghis Khan. Dir. & co-scr. Manuel Conde, co-scr. Carlos V. Francisco. 1950. Canon Decampment.

Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo [Geron the Tramp]. Dir. Cesar Gallardo, scr. Augusto Buenaventura. 1964. Canon Decampment.

Giliw Ko [My Beloved]. Dir. & scr. Carlos Vander Tolosa. 1939. Canon Decampment.

Glimpses of Freedom: Independent Cinema in Southeast Asia. Ed. May Adadol Ingawanij & Benjamin McKay. 2012. Review.

Glory. Dir. Edward Zwick, scr. Kevin Jarre. 1989. Gloria in Excessus.

Greatest Performance. Dir. & scr. Nora Aunor (as “Guy”). 1989 [unreleased]. Firmament Occupation: The Philippine Star System.

Gumapang Ka sa Lusak [Dirty Affair]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Ricardo Lee. 1990. Head Held High; ASEAN Affair; Canon Decampment.

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Hahamakin Lahat [All Be Damned]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Ricardo Lee. 1990. Woman-Worthy; Canon Decampment.

Hari sa Hari, Lahi sa Lahi [King and Emperor]. Dir. & co-scr. Eddie Romero, co-scr. Hsiao Lang; Chinese version dir. Hsiao Lang & Chou Lili. 1987. Romero’s Flip-Flop.

Hati Bukan Kristal [The Heart is Not a Crystal]. Dir. Rasas Ahmad Alauddin, scr. Adibah Amin. 1990. ASEAN Affair.

Hati Tayo sa Magdamag [Let’s Share the Night]. Dir. Lupita A. Kashiwahara, scr. Armando Lao. 1988. Balancing Acts.

Heneral Luna [General Luna]. Dir. & co-scr. Jerrold Tarog. Co-scr. Henry Francia & E.A. Rocha. 2015. Antonio Luna’s Fall and Rise; Canon Decampment.

Hesus, Rebolusyunaryo [Hesus, the Revolutionary]. Dir. & scr. Lav Diaz. 2002. Canon Decampment.

Higit sa Lahat [Most of All]. Dir. & scr. Gregorio Fernandez. 1955. Canon Decampment.

Hihintayin Kita sa Langit [I’ll Wait for You in Heaven]. Dir. Carlos Siguion-Reyna, scr. Racquel Villavicencio. 1991. Canon Decampment.

Himala [Miracle]. Dir. Ishmael Bernal, scr. Ricky Lee. 1982. Canon Decampment.

Hinugot sa Langit [Wrenched from Heaven]. Dir.Ishmael Bernal , scr. Amado L. Lacuesta Jr.. 1985. Canon Decampment.

Hot Summer. Dir. Mel Chionglo, scr. Ricardo Lee. 1989. Cool Film.

Hubad na Gubat [Naked Forest]. Dir. Lito Tiongson, scr. Ed Maranan. 1982. Naked Debut.

Hubog [Wretched Lives]. Dir. Joel Lamangan, scr. Roy Iglesias. 2001. Canon Decampment.

Hukom Roldan [Judge Roldan]. Dir. Gregorio Fernandez, scr. Consuelo P. Osorio. 1957. Canon Decampment.

Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit [Do Not Ask Why]. Dir. Eddie Garcia, scr. Emmanuel H. Borlaza & Gina Marissa Tagasa. 1988. Image-Building.

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I Come with the Rain. Dir. & scr. Trần Anh Hùng. 2009. Wet Noodles.

Ibabaon Kita sa Lupa [I Will Bury You Underground]. Dir. Toto Natividad, scr. Joji Vitug. 1990. Mudslung.

Iisa-Isahin Ko Kayo [I’ll Get You One by One]. Dir. Francis “Jun” Posadas, scr. Erwin T. Lanado. 1990. Movable Fists.

Ikaw Ay Akin [You Are Mine]. Dir. & co-scr. Ishmael Bernal, co-scr. Jose N. Carreon. 1978. Canon Decampment.

Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal [Only You]. Dir. Carlos Siguion-Reyna, scr. Racquel Villavicencio. 1992. Canon Decampment.

Ilo Ilo. Dir. & scr. Anthony Chen. 2013. A Desire Named Oscar.

Imbisibol [Invisible]. Dir. Lawrence Fajardo, scr. Herlyn Gail Alegre & John Paul Bedia. 2015. Canon Decampment.

Imelda: Paru-Parung Bakal [Imelda: Iron Butterfly]. Dir. Chito Roño, scr. Cesar Buendia. 1989. High-Flying.

Imortal [Immortal]. Dir. Eddie Garcia, scr. Orlando Nadres. 1989. Slugged Out.

In My Father’s House. Playwright Elsa Martinez Coscolluela (trans. Raul Regalado), dir. Tony Mabesa. 1987. Home Sweet Home.

Independencia [Independence]. Dir. & co-scr. Raya Martin, co-scr. Ramon Sarmiento. 2009. Canon Decampment.

Indigo Child. Dir. Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil (with stage direction by José Estrella), scr. Rody Vera. 2016. Canon Decampment.

Indochine. Dir. & co-scr. Régis Wargnier, co-scr. Erik Orsenna, Louis Gardel, & Catherine Cohen. 1992. Indochine and the Politics of Gender.

Insiang. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Mario O’Hara & Lamberto E. Antonio. 1976. Canon Decampment.

Isang Araw Walang Diyos [One Godless Day] Dir. & co-scr. Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo A. Reyes, co-scr. Don Escudero. 1989. Film as God.

Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos [I’ll Condemn You Before God]. Dir. Emmanuel H. Borlaza, scr. Orlando Nadres. 1988. Progressions.

Itanong Mo sa Buwan [Moon Child]. Dir. Chito Roño, scr. Armando Lao. 1988. Roño’s Rondos.

Itim [The Rites of May]. Dir. Mike de Leon, scr. Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. & Gil Quito. 1976. Canon Decampment.

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Jack en Jill [Jack and Jill]. Dir. Mar S. Torres, scr. Luciano B. Carlos. 1954. Canon Decampment.

Jaguar. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Jose F. Lacaba & Ricky Lee. 1979. Canon Decampment.

Jay. Dir. & scr. Francis Xavier Pasion. 2008. Canon Decampment.

Jino to Mari [Gino and Marie]. Dir. & co-scr. Joselito Altarejos, co-scr. John Paul Bedi. 2019. Canon Decampment.

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Kaaway ng Batas [Enemy of the Law]. Dir. Pepe Marcos, scr. Jose N. Carreon, Henry Cruz, & Humilde “Meek” Roxas. 1990. Directors-Editors.

Kahit Singko Hindi Ko Babayaran ang Buhay Mo [I Wouldn’t Pay Five Cents for Your Life]. Dir. Jesus Jose, scr. Joji Vitug. 1990. I.O.U.

Kakabakaba Ka Ba? [Will Your Heart Beat Faster?]. Dir. & co-scr. Mike de Leon, co-scr. Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. & Raquel N. Villavicencio. 1980. Canon Decampment.

Kamakalawa [The Day Before Yesterday]. Dir. & scr. Eddie Romero. 1981. Exceptions.

Kapag Napagod ang Puso [When the Heart Grows Weary]. Dir. Maryo J. de los Reyes, scr. Jake Tordesillas. 1988. Progressions.

Karnal [Of the Flesh]. Dir. Marilou Diaz-Abaya, scr. Ricky Lee. 1983. Canon Decampment.

Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka [It’s a Sin to Allow You to Live]. Dir. Francis “Jun” Posadas, scr. Humilde “Meek” Roxas. 1990. Ma(so?)chismo.

Kasalanan Ba’ng Sambahin Ka? [Am I Wrong to Worship You?]. Dir. Chito Roño, scr. Jose Javier Reyes & Raquel Villavicencio. 1990. Woman-Worthy.

Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit [I Can Reach Heaven]. Dir. Maryo J. de los Reyes, scr. Jake Tordesillas. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Kid…Huwag Kang Susuko! [Kid…Don’t Surrender!] Dir. Peque Gallaga & Lorenzo A. Reyes, scr. Alfred Yuson. 1987. Searching for Options.

Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme [Kimmy Dora: Twins in Silliness]. Dir. Joyce Bernal, scr. Chris Martinez. 2009. Canon Decampment.

Kisapmata [In the Wink of an Eye]. Dir. & co-scr. Mike de Leon, co-scr. Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. & Raquel Villavicencio. 1981. Exceptions; Canon Decampment.

Kontra Bandido [Counter-Banditry]. Dir. J. Erastheo Navoa, scr. Ruben de Guzman. 1986. Niño’s Comeback.

Kontrobersyal [Controversial]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Tony Perez. 1981. Effective Satire.

Kramer vs. Kramer. Dir. & scr. Robert Benton. 1979. Kramer vs. Women.

Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol [Crime: You Be the Judge]. Dir. Jun Raquiza, scr. Jose F. Sibal. 1974. Canon Decampment.

Kristobal. Dir. Francis “Jun” Posadas, scr. Humilde “Meek” Roxas. 1990. Demachofication.

Kubrador [The Bet Collector]. Dir. Jeffrey Jeturian, scr. Ralston Jover. 2006. Canon Decampment.

Kumander Dante [Commander Dante]. Dir. Ben (M-7) Yalung, scr. Ricardo Lee. 1987. Bioflicks.

Kumander Gringa [Commander Gringa]. Dir. & scr. Mike Relon Makiling. 1987. Chauvinist’s Nightmare.

Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin [If You Take Away Everything from Me]. Dir. Eddie Garcia, scr. Jose Javier Reyes & Gina Marissa Tagasa. 1987. Return of the Melodrama.

Kung Ako Na Lang Sana [Without You Through the Years]. Dir. & scr. Jose Javier Reyes. 2003. Canon Decampment.

Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap [If the Clouds Clear Up]. Dir. Laurice Guillen, scr. Orlando Nadres & Lualhati Bautista. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Kung Tapos Na ang Kailanman [If Eternity Were Finished]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Gina Marissa Tagasa. 1990. No End in Sight.

Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig [Tales of Love]. Co-dir. Jun Cabreira & Luciano Carlos, co-dir. & co-scr. Artemio Marquez, co-scr. Joey Reyes. 1989. Short Subjects.

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Lakbay2Love [Journey2Love]. Dir. & co-scr. Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil, co-scr. Layeta Bucoy. 2016. Roads Less Traveled.

The Last Temptation of Christ. Dir. Martin Scorsese, scr. Paul Schrader. 1988. …And the First Shall Be the Last.

Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak [Wild Flowers]. Dir. Tony Cayado, scr. Medy Tarnate & Emmanuel Borlaza. 1957. Canon Decampment.

Mga Lihim ng Kalapati [The Secrets of the Dove]. Dir. Celso Ad. Castillo, scr. Rei Nicandro. 1987. Secret Love.

Lihis [Deviant]. Dir. Joel C. Lamangan, scr. Ricardo Lee. 2013. Pinoy Filmfests Circa 2013.

Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Ed. Mario A. Hernando. 1993. Pinoy Filmfests Circa 2013.

Lockdown. Dir. Joel C. Lamangan, scr. Troy Espiritu. 2021. Nether Nation.

LSS [Last Song Syndrome]. Dir. & co-scr. Jade Castro, co-scr. Siege Ledesma. 2019. Canon Decampment.

Luksang Tagumpay [Mournful Victory]. Dir. Gregorio Fernandez, scr. Mike Velarde & Consuelo O. Padilla. 1956. Canon Decampment.

Lumapit … Lumayo ang Umaga [Near, Far the Morning]. Dir. & co-scr. Ishmael Bernal, co-scr. Liwayway Arceo. 1975. Canon Decampment.

Ang Lungsod ng Tao Ay Nasa Puso [The People’s City Is in the Heart]. Dir. & scr. Nick Deocampo (a.k.a. Rosa ng Maynila). 1987. Movie(?) of the Year.

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Ma’ Rosa. Dir. Brillante Ma. Mendoza, scr. Troy Espiritu. 2016. Ice with a Face; Canon Decampment.

Mababangong Bangungot [Perfumed Nightmare]. Dir. & scr. Kidlat Tahimik. 1977. Canon Decampment.

Macho Dancer. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Amado Lacuesta Jr. & Ricardo Lee. 1988. Text vs. Texture.

Maestro Bandido [Master Bandit]. Dir. Reginald King, scr. Bonnie Paredes. 1983. A Half-Way Sample.

Magnifico. Dir. Maryo J. de los Reyes, scr. Michiko Yamamoto. 2003. Canon Decampment.

Malvarosa [Geranium]. Dir. Gregorio Fernandez, scr. Consuelo P. Osorio. 1958. A Certain Tendency; Canon Decampment.

Man of Iron. Dir. Andrzej Wajda, scr. Aleksander Scibor-Rylski. 1981. Manila Event Short Take II.

Manila by Night. Dir. & scr. Ishmael Bernal. 1980. Renewal of Appreciation (1988); Postcolonial Conundrum (1998); Film Plastics in Manila by Night (2012); Canon Decampment.

May Nagmamahal sa Iyo [Madonna and Child]. Dir. Marilou Diaz-Abaya, scr. Olivia M. Lamasan, Ricky Lee, Shaira Mella Salvador. 1996. Canon Decampment.

“Marcos and Memory: The Past in Our Future.” Sheila Coronel. Adrian E. Cristobal Lecture. 2022. The Political Is Personal.

Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag [Manila: In the Claws of Light]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. 1975. Thinking Straight: Queer Imaging in Lino Brocka’s Maynila (1975); Canon Decampment.

Meet Me in St. Gallen. Dir. & scr. Irene Villamor. 2018. Canon Decampment.

’Merika [America]. Dir. Gil Portes, scr. Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. & Gil Quito. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Metro Manila. Dir. & co-scr. Sean Ellis, co-scr. Frank E. Flowers. 2013. A Desire Named Oscar.

Miguelito: Batang Rebelde [Miguelito: Rebel Child]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Jose Dalisay Jr. 1985. Canon Decampment.

Milagros. Dir. Marilou Diaz-Abaya, scr. Rolando Tinio. 1997. Canon Decampment.

Minsan, Minahal Kita [Once, I Loved You]. Dir. & co-scr. Olivia M. Lamasan, co-scr. Ricky Lee. 2000. Canon Decampment.

Misis Mo, Misis Ko [Your Missus, My Missus]. Dir. Carlos Siguion-Reyna, scr. Bibeth Orteza. 1988. Reversals.

The Mission. Dir. Roland Joffé, scr. Robert Bolt. 1986. Epic Soapbox.

Mississippi Burning. Dir. Alan Parker, scr. Chris Gerolmo. 1988. Life after Life.

Misteryo sa Tuwa [Joyful Mystery]. Dir. & scr. Abbo Q. de la Cruz. 1984. Mysterious Pleasure.

Moises Padilla Story, The. Dir. Gerardo de Leon, scr. Cesar Amigo. 1961. Canon Decampment.

Moral. Dir. Marilou Diaz-Abaya, scr. Ricardo Lee. 1982. Beyond the Stars; Canon Decampment.

My Other Woman. Dir. Maryo J. de los Reyes, scr. Joey Reyes & Jake Tordesillas. 1990. Maryo J. and Mr. de los Reyes.

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Nagbabagang Luha [Glowing Tears]. Dir. Ishmael Bernal, scr. Raquel Villavicencio. 1988. Progressions.

Ang Napakaigsing Buhay ng Alipato [Alipato: The Very Brief Life of an Ember]. Dir. & co-scr. Khavn, co-scr. Achinette Villamor. 2016. Canon Decampment.

Nashville. Dir. Robert Altman, scr. Joan Tewkesbury. 1975. Primates in Paradise: Critical Possibilities of the Milieu Movie.

Natutulog Pa ang Diyos [God Is Still Asleep]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Orlando Nadres. 1988. Campout.

Ang Nawawala [What Isn’t There]. Dir. & co-scr. Marie Jamora, co-scr. Ramon de Veyra. 2013. Searched For, But Not Missing.

Near Dark. Dir. & co-scr. Kathryn Bigelow, co-scr. Eric Red. 1987. Genre Pastiche in the Horror Film.

Nektar [Nectar]. Dir. Francis “Jun” Posadas, scr. Eric & Susan Kelly Posadas. 1988. Down but Not Out.

Nerisa. Dir. Lawrence Fajardo, scr. Ricky Lee. 2021. Siren Call.

Si Nora Aunor sa mga Noranian: Mga Paggunita at Pagtatapat [Nora Aunor to the Noranians: Remembrances and Confessions]. Ed. Nestor de Guzman. 2005. Mini-review.

Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan [Norte, the End of History]. Dir. & co-scr. Lav Diaz, co-scr. Rody Vera. 2013. Beyond Borders. Canon Decampment.

Nunal sa Tubig [A Speck in the Water]. Dir. Ishmael Bernal, scr. Jorge Arago. 1976. Canon Decampment.

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“Oliver.” See Ang Lungsod ng Tao Ay Nasa Puso.

On the Job. Dir. & co-scr. Erik Matti, co-scr. Michiko Yamamoto. 2013. On the Edge; Canon Decampment.

On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets. Dir. & scr. Irene Villamor. 2020. Canon Decampment.

One More Chance. Dir. Cathy Garcia-Sampana [as Cathy Garcia-Molina], scr. Vanessa R. Valdez & Carmi Raymundo. 2007. Canon Decampment.

Operation: Get Victor Corpus, the Rebel Soldier. Dir. Pablo Santiago, scr. Jose F. Lacaba. 1987. Bioflicks.

Orapronobis [Fight for Us]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Jose F. Lacaba. 1989. After the Revolution; Canon Decampment.

Oro, Plata, Mata [Gold, Silver, Death]. Dir. Peque Gallaga, scr. Jose Javier Reyes. 1982. Beyond the Stars; Canon Decampment.

Otso [Eight]. Dir. & co-scr. Elwood Perez, co-scr. Vince Tañada. 2013. Pinoy Filmfests Circa 2013; Canon Decampment.

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Paano Kung Wala Ka Na [What Happens When You’re Gone]. Dir. Mel Chionglo, scr. Ricardo Lee. 1987. Mellow Drama.

Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? [How Can Tomorrow Be Avoided?]. Dir. Emmanuel H. Borlaza, scr. Orlando Nadres. 1988. Campout.

Pabling [Playboy]. Dir. & scr. Ishmael Bernal. 1981. Canon Decampment.

Pagbabalik ng Panday [Return of the Blacksmith]. Dir. Ronwaldo Reyes, scr. Tommy C. David. 1981. Canon Decampment.

Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros [The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros]. Dir. Auraeus Solito, scr. Michiko Yamamoto. 2005. Canon Decampment.

Pagdating sa Dulo [Reaching the Top]. Dir. & scr. Ishmael Bernal. 1971. Canon Decampment.

Ang Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Gabing Madilim [The Journey of Stars into the Dark Night]. Dir. & scr. Arnel Mardoquio. 2012. Canon Decampment.

Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak [When the Crow Turns White and the Heron Black]. Dir. & co-scr. Celso Ad. Castillo, co-scr. Iskho Lopez & Lando Perez Jacob. 1978. Birds of Omen.

Pahiram ng Isang Umaga [Lend Me a Morning]. Dir. Ishmael Bernal, scr. Danny Lopez & Jose Javier Reyes. 1989. An Awakening.

Palaban [Feisty]. Dir. & scr. Eddie Romero. 1980. A Decent Fight.

Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha [The Family That Doesn’t Weep]. Dir. & scr. Mes de Guzman. 2017. Tears Go By.

Ang Panday IV [The Blacksmith IV]. Dir. Ronwaldo Reyes, scr. Fred Navarro. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Ang Panday [The Blacksmith]. Dir. Ronwaldo Reyes, scr. Fred Navarro. 1980. Canon Decampment.

Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto [The Blacksmith: Third Installment]. Dir. Ronwaldo Reyes, scr. Fred Navarro. 1982. Canon Decampment.

Pangarap ng Puso. Dir. & co-scr. Mario O’Hara, co-scr. Rey de Castro. 2000. Canon Decampment.

Paradise Inn. Dir. & co-scr. Celso Ad. Castillo, co-scr. Oscar Miranda. 1985. Canon Decampment.

Pasan Ko ang Daigdig [The World Is My Burden]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Orlando Nadres & Rene O. Villanueva. 1987. Grave Burden.

The Passionate Strangers. Dir. & scr. Eddie Romero. 1966. Canon Decampment.

Pauwi Na [Pedicab]. Dir. & co-scr. Paolo Villaluna, co-scr. Ellen Ramos. 2018. Canon Decampment.

Pedro Tunasan. Dir. & scr. Celso Ad. Castillo. 1983. Repression and Rebellion.

Pepeng Shotgun [Shotgun Pepe]. Dir. Romy V. Suzara, scr. Edgardo M. Reyes. 1981. Canon Decampment.

Philippine Prehistory: An Anthropological Overview of the Beginnings of Filipino Society and Culture. F. Landa Jocano. 1975. The Value of Humility.

Pido Dida (Sabay Tayo) [Pido Dida (Let’s Go Together)]. Dir. & co-scr. Tony Cruz, co-scr. Roger Fuentebella. 1990. Family Affairs.

Pido Dida 2 (Kasal Na) [Pido Dida 2 (Just Married)]. Dir. & co-scr. Tony Cruz, co-scr. Roger Fuentebella. 1991. Sequacious and Second-Rate.

Pila-Balde [Fetch a Pail of Water]. Dir. Jeffrey Jeturian, scr. Armando Lao. 1999. Canon Decampment.

Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa [You Were Merely Lifted from the Ground]. Dir. Ishmael Bernal, scr. Raquel Villavicencio. 1987. Earthbound.

Prinsipe Teñoso [Prince Teñoso]. Dir. Gregorio Fernandez, scr. Johnny Legarda. 1954. Canon Decampment.

Private Show. Dir. Chito S. Roño, scr. Ricky Lee. 1985. Canon Decampment.

Pro Bernal Anti Bio. Ishmael Bernal, Jorge Arago, & Angela Stuart Santiago. 2017. Mini-review.

Puk Pui [Tell Them We’re No. 1]. Dir. & co-scr. Udom Udomroj, co-scr. Thongkao Makampon. 1991. ASEAN Affair.

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Ragtime. Dir. Milos Forman, scr. Michael Weller. 1981. Manila Event Short Take I.

Raising Cain. Dir. & scr. Brian De Palma. 1992. Womanliness as (Masculine) Masquerade in Psychoanalytic Film-Texts.

Reflections in a Golden Eye. Dir. John Huston, scr. Chapman Mortimer & Gladys Hill. 1967. Phantom in Paradise: A Philippine Presence in Hollywood Cinema.

Relasyon [Affair]. Dir. & co-scr. Ishmael Bernal, co-scr. Ricky Lee & Raquel N. Villavicencio. 1982. Canon Decampment.

Respeto [Respeto]. Dir. & co-scr. Treb Monteras, co-scr. Njel de Mesa. 2017. Film May Be Dead, but Film Culture Is Alive and Well; Canon Decampment.

“Revolutions Happen Like Refrains in a Song.” See Ang Lungsod ng Tao Ay Nasa Puso.

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Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo [The World Will Worship My Heart]. Dir. & scr. Artemio Marquez. 1988. Campout.

Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? [Where Is Love Hiding?]. Dir. Eddie Garcia, scr. Armando Lao. 1987. Komiks without Pain; Canon Decampment.

Sabel. Dir. Joel C. Lamangan, scr. Ricardo Lee. 2004. Heaven in Mind.

Salawahan [Fickle-Hearted]. Dir. Ishmael Bernal, scr. Jose N. Carreon. 1979. Canon Decampment.

Salome. Dir. Laurice Guillen, scr. Ricky Lee. 1981. Canon Decampment.

Sanda Wong. Dir. Gerardo de Leon, scr. Teodorico C. Santos. 1955. Canon Decampment.

Scorpio Nights. Dir. Peque Gallaga, scr. Rosauro Q. dela Cruz. 1985. Canon Decampment.

Serbis [Service]. Dir. Brillante Ma. Mendoza, scr. Armando Lao. 2008. Domestic Worth; Canon Decampment.

Shake, Rattle & Roll II. Dir. & co-scr. Peque Gallaga & Lore Reyes, co-scr. Don Escudero & Dwight Gaston. 1990. Class Clamorers.

Signal Rock. Dir. Chito Roño, scr. Rody Vera. 1990. Signal Rock and a Hard Place; Canon Decampment.

Silent Voice [a.k.a. Amazing Grace and Chuck]. Dir. Mike Newell, scr. David Field. 1987. Form and Function.

Silip [Daughters of Eve]. Dir. Elwood Perez, scr. Ricky Lee. 1985. Canon Decampment.

Sinner or Saint. Dir. Mel Chionglo, scr. Ricky Lee. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Sino ang Maysala? [Who Is at Fault?]. Dir. Armando Garces, scr. Luciano B. Carlos and Armando Galauran. 1957. Canon Decampment.

Sisa. Dir. Gerardo de Leon, scr. Teodorico C. Santos. 1951. Canon Decampment.

Sister Stella L.. Dir. Mike de Leon, scr. Jose F. Lacaba & Jose Almojuela. 1984. Canon Decampment.

Sonata. Dir. Peque Gallaga & Lore Reyes, scr. Wanggo Gallaga. 2013. Pinoy Filmfests Circa 2013; Canon Decampment.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Dir. Robert Wise, scr. Harold Livingston. 1979. Star-Crossed.

Stardoom. Dir. & co-scr. Lino Brocka, co-scr. Orlando Nadres. 1971. Canon Decampment.

Subversive Lives: A Family Memoir of the Marcos Years. Susan Quimpo & Nathan Gilbert Quimpo, with David Ryan F. Quimpo, Norman F. Quimpo, Emilie Mae Q. Wickett, Lillian F. Quimpo, Elizabeth Q. Bulatao, Caren Q. Castañeda, Jun F. Quimpo, & Maria Cristina Pargas-Bawagan. 2012. Disorder & Constant Sorrow.

Super 8½. Dir. & scr. Bruce LaBruce. 1994. Pornography & Erotica.

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Takaw Tukso [Constant Craving]. Dir. William Pascual, scr. Armando Lao. 1986. Canon Decampment.

Takot Ako, Eh! [I’m Scared, See!]. Dir. & co-scr. Mario O’Hara, co-scr. Tito Rey. 1987. Child’s Play.

Si Tatang at mga Himala ng Ating Panahon [Tatang and the Miracles of Our Time]. Ricardo Lee. 1988. Film-Writing.

Tatlo … Magkasalo. Dir. Carlos Siguion-Reyna, scr. Bibeth Orteza. 1998. Canon Decampment.

Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak [Three Mothers, One Daughter]. Dir. & co-scr. Mario O’Hara, co-scr. Frank Rivera. 1987. O’Hara Strikes Again.

3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig [3 Faces of Love]. Co-dir. Emmanuel H. Borlaza, Lino Brocka, & Leroy Salvador, scr. Roy C. Iglesias, Jose Javier Reyes, & Loida T. Viriña. 1989. Short Subjects.

Tatlong Taóng Walang Diyos. [Three Godless Years]. Dir. & scr. Mario O’Hara. 1976. Canon Decampment.

T-Bird at Ako [Lesbian and I]. Dir. Danny L. Zialcita, scr. Portia Ilagan. 1982. Canon Decampment.

Taksi [Taxi]. Dir. & scr. Arifin C. Noer. 1991. ASEAN Affair.

Terror Is a Man. Dir. Gerardo de Leon, scr. Harry Paul Harber. 1959. Canon Decampment.

That Thing Called Tadhana. Dir. & scr. Antoinette Jadaone. 2014. Canon Decampment.

They Live. Dir. John Carpenter, scr. Frank Armitage. 1987. Life after Life.

Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang [Weighed but Found Wanting]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. Mario O’Hara. 1974. Canon Decampment.

Tiyanak [Demon-Foundling]. Dir. & co-scr. Peque Gallaga & Lore Reyes, co-scr. Don Escudero. 1988. Causes for Cerebration; Canon Decampment.

Too Young. Dir. & co-scr. Peque Gallaga & Lore Reyes, co-scr. Don Escudero. 1990. Class Clamorers.

Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.. [The Real Life of Pacita M.]. Dir. Elwood Perez, scr. Ricky Lee. 1991. Canon Decampment.

Transit. Dir. & co-scr. Hannah Espia, co-scr. Giancarlo Abrahan. 2013. A Desire Named Oscar; Canon Decampment.

Translating Time: Cinema, the Fantastic, and Temporal Critique. Bliss Cua Lim. 2009. Review.

Ang True Story ni Guy, Unang Aklat [The True Story of Guy, Volume One] and Ang True Story ni Guy, Ikalawang Aklat [The True Story of Guy, Volume Two]. Baby K. Jimenez. Mini-review.

Tu Pug Imatuy [The Right to Kill]. Dir. Arnel Barbarona, scr. Arnel Mardoquio. 2017. Canon Decampment.

Tubog sa Ginto [Dipped in Gold]. Dir. Lino Brocka, scr. . 1970. Canon Decampment.

Tubusin Mo ng Dugo [Pay the Ransom with Blood]. Dir. Pepe Marcos, scr. Jose Carreon. 1988. Down but Not Out.

Tuhog [Larger than Life]. Dir. Jeffrey Jeturian, scr. Armando Lao. 1999. 2001. Canon Decampment.

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Umiyak Pati Langit [Even Heaven Cried]. Dir. & scr. Ed Palmos. 1991. Three Careers.

Underage. Dir. Joey Gosiengfiao, scr. Toto Belano. 1980. Canon Decampment.

Underage Too. Dir. Maryo J. de los Reyes, scr. Jake Tordesillas. 1991. Maryo J. and Mr. de los Reyes.

The Untouchables. Dir. Brian De Palma, scr. David Mamet. 1987. Bloody Fine.

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Vampariah. Dir. & scr. Matthew Abaya. 2016. Peerless Vampire Killers; Canon Decampment.

Virgin Forest. Dir. Peque Gallaga, scr. Rosauro Q. de la Cruz. 1985. Historical Lessons; Canon Decampment.

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Walang Awa Kung Pumatay [Merciless When He Kills]. Dir. Junn P. Cabreira, scr. Jun Lawas & Enrique Mariano. 1990. Movable Fists.

Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan [The Past Has No Continuation]. Dir. Leroy Salvador, scr. Rene O. Villanueva & Raquel Villavicencio. 1987. Failed-Safe.

Wan-deuk-i [Punch]. Dir. Lee Han, scr. Kim Dong-Woo. 2011. Hit in the (Multi)Plexus.

The Witches of Eastwick. Dir. George Miller, scr. Michael Cristofer. 1987. The Devil to Pay.

Women in Cages. Dir. Gerardo de Leon, scr. James H. Watkins & David Osterhout. 1971. Canon Decampment.

Working Girls. Dir. Ishmael Bernal, scr. Amado L. Lacuesta Jr. 1984. Canon Decampment.

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Yanggaw [Affliction]. Dir. & co-scr. Richard V. Somes, co-scr. Dwight Gaston. 2008. Canon Decampment.

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Zamboanga: A Fanciful Tale of Moro Sea Gypsies. Dir. Eduardo de Castro, scr. Bob Wagner & Billy Icasiano. 1937. Canon Decampment.

Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington [Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings]. Dir. & co-scr. Jade Castro, co-scr. Raymond Lee & Michiko Yamamoto. 2011. Canon Decampment.

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