Chapter 3 - Forms of Popular Culture Music, Art and Literature (Part 3)
FILIPINO MOVIES
Filipino movies became an outlet to let the imagination of the Filipinos run wild.
The famous genres of Filipino movies on that time were fantasy/adventure, erotic romance, horror,
and comedy.
HIMALA
It is a 39-year old classic movie that become famous and critically-acclaimed from different
nations.
It stars Nora Aunor on a topic about supernaturalism and belief on god.
ANG TATAY KONG NANAY
It stars Dolphy and Nino Muhlach that delves into the themes of homosexuality and single
parenting through comedic lens.
GAANO KADALAS ANG MINSAN
It stars Dindo Fernando, Vilma Santos and Hilda Koronel that talks about the intricacies of
marriage and adultery.
ORO, PLATA, MATA
It is a collaboration of powerhouse cast (Joel Torre, Cherie Gil, Sandy Andolong, and Kuh
Ladesma.)
It talks about how war affected the lives of two aristocratic families.
SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL
It is divided into three (3) story episodes: “multo”, “kulam”, and “aswang”.
BEAUTY PAGEANT
A beauty pageant or contest is a competition that has traditionally focused on judging and
ranking the physical attributes, personalities, talents, and intelligence of the contestants.
MAJOR BEAUTY PAGEANTS
The term beauty pageant is largely referred to the women.
In the old times, they received a lot of criticisms due to the conservatism of some countries.
MAJOR BEAUTY PAGEANTS
UNIVERSE
Founded in 1952 to present.
Started at New York city
