The society of respected film critics that hands out the annual Gawad Urian in cinematic excellence

Tribu (2007)

Blood-lusty ballad of an inner city

By LITO B. ZULUETA

JIM Libiran’s “Tribu” has touches of autobiography. A sociologist, poet, and documentary filmmaker and himself Tondo-bred, Libiran seems predestined to make this ultimate anthem to the Tondo of cruel lore and terrible legend, the Tondo of both gentle dreams and passionate faith. Read complete review

By BUTCH FRANCISCO

FOLLOWERS of independent films must have noticed by now how most of these movies use only two kinds of locations. The first is a far, far away locale inaccessible to many: “Ang Daan Patungung Kalimugtong,” “Haw-ang,” “Manoro,” “Huling Balyan ng Buhi,” etc. These settings allow the filmmakers to have complete control over their shoots—without worrying about outside distractions (unless there are NPAs hovering by). Read complete review

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