ooooh..!!
i wanna watch it..!!
do they hav it in blockbuster or sumtin..??

propz 2 tha ppl hu make fil moviez i wanna c this. is it gonna come out in aus on dvd? cuz id like 2 c it and i no ppl hu would 2. im 14 and just realli took a interest of my filz bakground. im now a proud pinoy and all of my filo frendz r 2. hope 2 c this in block buster sum time =)

I enjoy watching fil am movies. So far i've only seen American adobo and The debut in the video store. The flipside sounds like a good movie i hope i can see this film. when will the DVD/VHS version be released in the market?

I haven't seen the movie, but, I know this plot all too well. I'm a Filipino but grew up in Montreal, Canada. And yes, I've been somewhat Americanized/Canadianized. I host Montreal's only Filipino radio show. And I have to admit, it's difficult to stay to your roots. Thanks to this show, I've been aware of how important to keep your cultural rools despite the temptations to assimilate. But, no matter how much you try to change, people will always see you as asian. I learned this, and am proud to promote my knowledge about the country where my parents grew up and the danger of losing one's culture. Today is July 4 and our show will be focusing on how the U.S. has influnced the Philippines. I was researching and came across to this site.
This film is definitely a reminder about keeping one's culture but the real task lies on how much you want to show it.

I am a Filipino/English/Spanish mestizo born in Australia and I am learning Tagalog. I am 20 yrs old and learning another language is pretty hard at this age especially if the language you are learning is not common in your surroundings. It is true that Filipinos assimilate the quickest out of asian ethnics. Filipinos are so AMERICANIZED already and they believe that American/western culture is the way to be. This is bullcrap. My mother didn't teach me Tagalog nor her native language Bicol when I was little because of my white father who didn't want me to learn. Also because many filipina women marry white guys (as what I see here in Australia) and the children end up being typical australians without or little knowledge of their filipino heritage. Why don't filipino-Americans spread Tagalog in the American media? The Jewish-Americans did, that's why American English has incorporated many Yiddish words (Yiddish is the language of European Jews) such as 'schmuck', 'klutz', 'schlemiel' etc. There are only 2 words in the English language that are of Filipino origin. One is "boondock" which is from the Tagalog "bundok" mountain and Yo-Yo. Wake up you filipino-Americans and Filipino-Australians.

Below are archived posts to this article from the old site. -- Ed.
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Name: lf

the filp side was a very important film that needed to be made. however, issues of sexuality and gender were pushed into the margins. just the image at the top of this page is an example of the masculinist discourse that is prevalent within the film.
03/17/03 22:29
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Name: lkeena

whatever!
03/12/03 15:54
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Name: da_Answer34
E-mail: flip_DA_answer34@hotmail.com

I'm +blocked+ing canadian you waraaaap.....girls....
03/03/03 10:08
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Name: da_Answer34
E-mail: flip_DA_answer34@hotmail.com

I'm +blocked+ing canadian you waraaaap.....girls....
03/03/03 10:08
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Name: proudtobepinoy
Web Page: none

hi your movie sounds very intersting, it even came out here in Los Angeles but i havent had time to see it. When i heard about your movie i heard through my older sister who went to a gathering in which people handed out flyers to go watch the movie. It is soo funny how you got how every filipino teen is. My sister is like the " hip-hop " girl and i myself and kind of like the white washed guy.... THats America!
11/16/02 19:24
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Name: John Carlo Parducho
E-mail: jcparducho_la@yahoo.com

An excellent movie that depicts typical "Americanized" youth's lack of interest on the Filipino culture. Keep up the good work! Palabas niyo sa Pinas! =)
11/09/02 10:57
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Name: bebe
Web Page: none

i do not know why you would use the demeaning word "Flip" for the title of the movie...through my research, i found that it dates back to the early 1900s as a derogatory word used towards Filipinos...but although i have not seen the movie...what i have read about it so far seems cool
10/12/02 17:05
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Name: kan gyi
E-mail: pyae@kyawwynn.com

10/04/02 05:41
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Name: kan gyi
E-mail: pyae@kyawwynn.com

10/04/02 05:40
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Name: mina
E-mail: sonikuri17@hotmail.com

wkd review, im glad 2 c dat asian influence is starting 2 get the credit it deserves! the lead guy is hot!
09/25/02 07:15
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Name: ,.;~*NiNA LaCsOn*~;.,
E-mail: XtrUAzNCharMX@aol.com

hMm... i0no habn't seen tha m0vie yet. perooooo .... GRABBEE!!!! xiet san ba pwede mano0d?!? sa Tx ksi ako eh. sana naman ipalabas sa tfc noh?! well newayz... jus wanted to say dat DaYuMZ!!! flipz livin hea r jus ChAnGiN* dey not bein dey're own selfs. like my parents duno dat. dey alwayz b sayin ... "para sa kanibukasan mo yan!!" =( and all dat otha bull. soo newayz! luB y0oh l0tz! n MaBuhAy kay0ng lahat. p.s. "hu'z dat b0i in tha pix up der?"
09/06/02 15:32
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Name: lechon
E-mail: manok@priedchicken

i want to eat sum dinuguan and palabok
09/02/02 22:35
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Name: aileen
E-mail: lilbebe69@yahoo.com

There is much hype with filino american films, and it is much appreciated that there is effort in promoting the awareness of it all. However, I found the film to be similar to typical Tagalog comedy films: CORNY and EXAGGERATED. To be frank, the acting was terrible. The only actors with any talent was Verwin (Darius) and Peping (Lolo), yet if you compared one to the other, Lolo did a better job. Why do directors jump the bandwagon and chose to use the typical concept? Why not something REAL? If one were to look around, you see so many filipino teens PROMOTING AND REPRESENTING THEIR FILIPINO PRIDE. Jansports with filipino flags, girls in their "bagiuo" bags, and so many other things...Why not something different, not so "debut"....I understand the film was independent", but were u guys that broke? Was there a "symbolism" to it? Despite all my rants, kudos to the people involved with this project to an effort to promote the flip pride, BY the way, why not promote the film in Guam? A lot of filipinos there would appreciate it.
07/30/02 04:10
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Name: aileen
E-mail: lilbebe69@yahoo.com

There is much hype with filino american films, and it is much appreciated that there is effort in promoting the awareness of it all. However, I found the film to be similar to typical Tagalog comedy films: CORNY and EXAGGERATED. To be frank, the acting was terrible. The only actors with any talent was Verwin (Darius) and Peping (Lolo), yet if you compared one to the other, Lolo did a better job. Why do directors jump the bandwagon and chose to use the typical concept? Why not something REAL? If one were to look around, you see so many filipino teens PROMOTING AND REPRESENTING THEIR FILIPINO PRIDE. Jansports with filipino flags, girls in their "bagiuo" bags, and so many other things...Why not something different, not so "debut"....I understand the film was independent", but were u guys that broke? Was there a "symbolism" to it? Despite all my rants, kudos to the people involved with this project to an effort to promote the flip pride, BY the way, why not promote the film in Guam? A lot of filipinos there would appreciate it.
07/30/02 04:10
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Name: Teresa
E-mail: Tmininfiel@aol.com

My daughter & I just saw the movie here in Milpitas and absolutely loved it. It captured the realities of a Filipino family whose parents came from P.I. and there kids born and raised here. I'm 39 so this means kids are still going thru the same issues as in the 70's & 80's. I didn't appreciate my heritage and culture until I got older so I identify totally. We need to go out and support our Filipino artists & film makers!! Congrats on an excellent film!
07/26/02 00:06
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Name: kim o
E-mail: kimchee641@hotmail.com

Personally, I think that the Flip Side was yet another good effort to address real Filipino and Filipino American issues to the public and the community. It's always comforting for my generation to be able to relate to the film. But the issues are predictable and overdrawn. So the brother thinks he's black, and the sister thinks she's white...What else? The main characters are overacted which seemed a bit irritating as the movie progressed. Some characters were too bland for my taste. Decent job with the independent- looking black and white cinematography. Overall, it's an amusing way to spend your evening...support the Fil-am community and getting a few laughs on the side. Hopefully, more funding will bring about better movies.
07/20/02 04:50
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Name: Kris
E-mail: venus23k@aol.com

hey.. this all sounds interesting, really caught my attention. so.. when are you coming to Tampa or Orlando, Florida. Filfest is in April every year!!!! That would be a good time to promote. :)
06/29/02 01:09
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Name: Alvin Albano
E-mail: aalbano@mandirigma.com
Web Page: The Albano School of Eskrima

My family and I loved the film and encourage the film makers to continue in the pursuit of their art. I look forward to seeing your next film and am sure this current one provides inspiration and encouragement to those Fil-Am and Fil-Can artists struggling to express themselves.
06/25/02 19:12
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Name: cOOL hOOdie sweater cHick
E-mail: x_princess107madeinhevn_x@yahoo.com

hEy gUys! i mEt rOd @ sTanfORd wiTh tHe P.A.S.U cReW! rOd iS oFf tHA hOoK eN wE sAw tHe TrAiLer fEr tHa FLiP SiDe!! wE'r gOin To ThA sUndAnCE FiLm fEsTiVaL iN SF. eN wE gEt tAH kiCk it wiT rOd!! hE miGhT eVEn cOme tO viSit uS @ sKoOL! i cAnt wAit tO sEe dA MoviE! KeEp tHe fLiP PrYDe aLivE! pAyCe!
05/04/02 23:34
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Name: Elaine Joy Pinacate
E-mail: paradyseswtheart@cs.com

hello! I would like to know where I can get this film? PLEASE EMAIL ME BACK WITH A RESPONSE! LOVE, ELAINE
04/19/02 02:37
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Name: Eleanor
E-mail: half_fili_gal@hotmail.com
Web Page: as above

Please can someone tell me if this film will get released in the UK????
03/10/02 12:55
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Name: Eleanor

03/10/02 12:54
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Name: Lcpl
E-mail: djlancecriminal@hotmail.com

I want to watch this...maybe when it comes up here in Seattle. Props.
01/29/02 23:19
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Name: Eric Lallana
E-mail: elallana@sdccu.net
Web Page: San Diego Asian Film Festival

I finally had the pleasue of viewing "The Flip Side" at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. I am even more proud of the first Filipino American film accepted at the Sundance Film Festival. I met Rod Pulido and the rest of the cast. It was a great experience.
10/03/01 11:12
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Name: test

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06/23/01 23:17
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Name: gabe-o-licious
E-mail: gabeolicous@aol.com

The Flip Side, Will be shown in "Chicago Asian Film Showcase" April 14,2001 8pm The Gene Siskel Film Center Columbus Drive at Jackson Blvd in Downtown Chicago, 310-443-3733 http://www.faaim.org/ http://www.flipside.pinoynet.com
03/23/01 14:21
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Name: Abe Pagtama
E-mail: catalystfilmwork@yahoo.com

I just want to say, to all the supporter of "Flip Side" SALAMAT PO! Abe Pagtama
03/19/01 14:36
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Name: Arleen Francisco
E-mail: afrancisco@alac

so true about us filipino-americans. no one could have said this better. great article Jean! can't wait to see it!
03/16/01 14:45