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Watching a Philippine Movie

There's nothing better to do in the weekend or after a long day of work than to chill out, relax and watch a good Philippine movie. The country's cinema scene has evolved considerably over the long decades, and is now one of the most developed in the world. Philippine movies are known all over for their striking originality, humor and human connection. Philippine movies may be considered as a gateway to Philippine culture, with the movie portraying slice-of-life accounts on how life goes on in the Philippine.

The Philippine movie industry in the country has become widespread and has already touched on many different genres of film. Although the Hollywood, Western influence is apparent in Philippine movies, the local culture still shines through in the final product.

There is a vast array of local film categories to select from for the scrutinizing moviegoer. If you want a belly full of laughs and a good time, try a comedy film. This is the oldest cinema genre available in the Philippine, spanning all the way from time immemorial. Philippine comedy is best known for its subversive, slapstick technique, with stock characters and crazy, absurd situations to keep the audience on the edge of their seats, or else doubled up with laughter. The plot line and tone of comedy movies are often tailored for the entire family, and you can often see families going out during weekends to watch and enjoy a movie. The country is well known for its "comedic kings" and "queens", actors and actresses who have perfected the ability to effortlessly make people laugh. This reflects the Filipino's unique characteristic of being cheerful, outgoing and always looking at the brighter side of life. Because Filipinos are always up for a joke and a good time, it's always worth watching the latest comedy film.

For the more romantic at heart, Philippine movies touching on the subjects are well-known for their heart-wrenching and tear-jerking plots. Because of the romance film's long-standing tradition, Philippine movie directors are currently finding new ways to let the genre evolve and create really modern love stories.

Thus, the present generation of Philippine movie filmmakers is able to come up with romantic ideas that are out of the box. Love stories revolve around people of different social classes and personalities, and even different time frames. Foreign cities such as Milan and New York have become backdrops for the modern romantic Philippine movies, with the entire cast and crew often flying up to America or Europe simply to finish production of the movie. These romantic films also serve as a vehicle for aspiring young actors and actresses, as they see the genre as a starting point for their career in the show business. Romantic Philippine movies always involve a "love team". A "love team" is an actor paired with a leading lady actress. Movie producers thus market not just the films but the love teams.

If you're someone who clamors for some action, the Philippine movie industry also boasts of thriving action films. Although action Philippine movies are usually formulaic, directors and screenwriters often find ways to create new twists between good-guy and villain conflicts. Nevertheless, nothing beats the edge-of-your-seat, nerve-wracking adrenaline rush that comes with an explosion-packed old-school action movie. Philippine movie action stars are often very popular in Philippine culture, often hailed as heroes in real life. Because of their good name and screen reputation, they often end up running for public office, sometimes even the presidency. Former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada was a very popular Philippine movie actor.

The latest addition to the already colorful Philippine movie industry is the horror flick. Initially influenced by the ongoing trend of Asian horror movies, especially those from Korea, Japan and Taiwan, the Philippine horror franchise has recently branched out and stood its own ground, creating authentically creepy films such as Feng Shui, 'Wag Kang Lilingon (Don't Look Back) and Pamahiin (Superstition). There has also been a noticeable trend of breaking away from the conventional, special effects-heavy technique used in horror films of old, replaced by an overall style or tone of genuine, spooky suspense. If you want to experience the thrilling, spine-tingling sensation that comes from a horror film, look no further than the Philippine movie industry!

Lastly, the new generation of creative and emboldened young Philippine movie directors has pushed the envelope of film industry further by introducing "indie" (independent) art films. This latest genre, which transcends all conventions of movie making, is a thriving enterprise that encourages young film makers to think outside the box. The Philippine has already won international acclaim in art film festivals all over the globe. So for the truly unique cinematic experience, nothing beats movies that embody the unconventional, the unusual, and in some cases, the absurd.

With a diverse catalog of well-defined genres, we can say that the Philippine movie industry is very much alive and thriving, a testament to national pride and talent. There is never a shortage of entertainment when it comes to local films. So the next time you need to chill out, relax or simply while away the time and forget all your cares, watch a Philippine movie!