Maid In Malacañang film

2022 - 8 - 4

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MTRCB defends 'Maid in Malacañang' criticisms: Movie a ... (CNN Philippines)

MTRCB Chairperson Diorella Maria Sotto-Antonio on Thursday said the movie, which narrates the last three days in power of late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos ...

Presidential sister Sen. Imee Marcos, one of the movie's executive producers, said she believes "that by and large, it’s a work of truth." Netizens also criticized the movie for boldly spreading propaganda two months into the presidency of Marcos' son and namesake, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. "We also note that the said motion picture is a dramatization of the last seventy-two hours of the Marcos family in the Palace in 1986 and does not purport to be a documentary," she said in a statement.

MTRCB on 'Maid In Malacañang:' 'It does not purport to be a ... (Manila Bulletin)

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) as led by its chair, Lala Sotto, released a statement recently concerning Darryl Yap's ...

It added, “We also note that the said motion picture is a dramatization of the last seventy-two hours of the Marcos family in the Palace in 1986 and does not purport to be a documentary.” It explained, “A PG classification means that a motion picture may contain themes that require parental supervision and guidance.” It confirmed that it has reviewed the motion picture and that it has been given a Parental Guidance (PG) classification.

Cristine Reyes' powerful performance in 'Maid in Malacañang ... (manilastandard.net)

The long-awaited opportunity for the Marcoses to tell their side of the story finally arrived. After 36 years, Senator Imee Marcos, with the help of ...

The ending, however, is true to Yap’s reputation as a controversial director. After 36 years, Senator Imee Marcos, with the help of controversial director Darryl Yap, took to the big screen to show the narrative from their perspective. Yet Cristine wasn’t the only one who stole the movie throughout the spotlight. However, Yap added elements of comedy through Karla Estrada, Elizabeth Oropeza, and Beverly Salviejo, who played the three loyal maids, Santa, Lucy, and Biday, respectively. A few minutes in, she receives an overseas phone call from the Philippines. She’s in Singapore with her family for medical reasons.

'Maid in Malacañang': A biased review (INQUIRER.net)

Maid in Malacañang” is a film – it should not be judged as a doctoral dissertation in history. Our challenge is separating fact from fiction.

Some years ago, after a presentation on the Marcos Diaries at the East-West Center in Hawaii, the first question from the floor came from a crying lady who identified herself as one of the nurses who accompanied the Marcoses into exile. Cesar Montano’s talents were not maximized in the film, his performance wooden and colorless as the grainy archival footage of Marcos declaring martial law in 1972. “Maid in Malacañang” is a film—it should not be judged as a doctoral dissertation in history. This pivotal scene has Cesar Montano as Ferdinand Marcos Sr. asking the viewers: “Masama ba akong tao?” History has answered that rhetorical question: He was driven from the Palace, hounded by lawsuits till the day he died in exile in Hawaii. The suppressed Marcos narrative, provided by Imee Marcos, is that the Marcoses were driven from Malacañang by fair weather friends who looked down on them for their provincial and nonelitist origins. Cruz was provided with a dramatic scene, where she tries to convince her father to leave the Palace. Alas, her whining and mock tears will not win her a FAMAS Award and that is not tsismis. To add insult to injury, Bongbong appears in an Oedipal scene in bed with his mother, who wails about being driven from the Palace, never to return.

'Maid in Malacañang' maintains PG rating (The Manila Times)

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) confirms that it has reviewed the controversial motion picture "Maid in Malacañang," and ...

To assure the public that the MTRCB proceeded with its review aware of sentiments for and against the movie, the agency finally stated, "We note that the said motion picture is a dramatization of the last 72 hours of the Marcos family in the Palace in 1986 and does not purport to be a documentary. In a statement sent to The Manila Times, signed by new MTRCB Chairman Diorella "Lala" Sotto, the classification is defined as a "motion picture [that] may contain themes that require parental supervision and guidance." The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) confirms that it has reviewed the controversial motion picture "Maid in Malacañang," and has given it a Parental Guidance (PG) classification.

Church, critics say new movie on Marcos family distorts Philippine ... (benarnews)

Imee Marcos, the eldest daughter of the late Philippine dictator, co-produced “Maid in Malacañang.”

“Katips” is a screen adaptation of a musical by the same name that came out in 2016. It’s the truth,” Lamangan, a victim of the brutal Marcos regime, told a press conference on July 22. It’s important to watch the movie first so you can see what the film is about,” she told reporters at the Senate on Wednesday. When it comes to money, it’s very difficult, especially when you will make a movie about politics. “We will need to find a producer. But [the Marcoses] wanted to stick to their creed of unity. “Depicting the nuns as playing mahjong with Cory Aquino is malicious. But you know, I cannot do that.” This helped the movement topple Marcos, who had ruled the country with an iron fist, including 14 years of martial law. “Why do we have a commentary on everything? Written accounts and reports said there was a shoot-to-kill order against Aquino. The next day, the Marcoses flew into exile in Hawaii, where the deposed president died three years later.

LOOK: Long lines for 'Katips', 'Maid in Malacanang' (ABS-CBN News)

Controversial movies 'Maid in Malacanang' and 'Katips' continue to attract moviegoers on their second day of screenings.

“I am happy that people are now back in the cinemas through their efforts and that of 'Katips.' I bet all filmmakers are happy with this development. It rode on a host of controversies, including accusations of historical distortion, particularly in its depiction of the late President Cory Aquino and nuns who provided sanctuary for her. Showing in some 200 theaters nationwide, “Maid in Malacanang” is a dramatization of the Marcos family’s last three days before their ouster in 1986.