#cattleya killer

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Cattleya Killer (2023), Richard Lattimore’s introduction to the Orestia (in Aeschylus, edited by David Grene and Richard Lattimore)

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Cattleya Killer

Stopped halfway through ep1 to watch the movie this was based on because there were too many easter eggs being hinted at & I grew quite frustrated not getting it, and I gotta say, “Sa Aking Mga Kamay” was more coherent than this series and certainly more thrilling to watch during its climax (despite the killer’s motivation being so meh and superficial)

“Cattleya Killer” on the other hand asks way too much of its audience to piece everything together with its limited dialogues, uneven pacing and just really vague hinting of characters about the plot without putting the context into more comprehensible text.

Or maybe I’m just dumb and don’t get what’s up with Noble’s closet BDSM cameo is about, or Laurena’s sudden homoerotic weirdly woke Hannibal kinship with Anton, or Joven being painted as this sort of scumbag by other characters when he’s unironically the current most sympathetic- or at least, sanest dela Rosa portrayed onscreen.

I’d get it if Christopher retained his movie’s theatric machismo here but he didn’t. It’s confusing on which lens to view his character when others “says” he’s scummy and corrupted vs what’s “shown” of this actually reasonably strict boss and exasperated father onscreen who honestly just wants things to be over with. The only definite bad thing show!Joven did was dating his son’s psychiatrist ngl.

The visuals were very good and of high quality but compared to the movie’s thematic shots (esp the first 10mins opening will get you hooked), well, it just looks clean and modern. The actors did really well with what they’re given with. It’s just, all this ambiguity injected in literally almost every scene makes it frustrating, at times confusing and at worst a dull watch.

I’d give this 3/10 stars (because I had high expectations and dislike being disappointed) but I’ll give this 5/10 instead.

The sheer hilarity of a drug/crime lord/human trafficker having the most nuanced monologue and some incredible insights on current politics instead of our main protagonists was extremely absurd and some truly wild directorial choices. It was hilarious. I was like, forget the serial killing melodrama I want to watch this Jonty guy be chaotically evil. Then he got strangled by Anton’s protagonist halo with his scenes catering to him instead of challenging and I quickly lost interest.

Yes, I then had to get out and touch grass after two days of this. #cleansed

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Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Debuts Official Trailer for Cattleya Killer

Cattleya Killer is a series adaptation of classic ‘90s Filipino film Sa Aking Mga Kamay to debut on Prime Video June 1.

The series marks the first local series collaboration between Prime Video and ABS-CBN.

Prime Video today announced the premiere date of Cattleya Killer, an Amazon Exclusive crime-thriller series, and debuted the official trailer. The six-episode series, produced by ABS-CBN International Production and Nathan Studios, is based on a classic ‘90s Filipino film, Sa Aking Mga Kamay (In My Own Hands), and will be available on Prime Video on June 1 in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other selected territories. The series marks the first series collaboration between Prime Video and ABS-CBN, further promoting Filipino talents and stories to the world.

Watch the trailer here:

Cattleya Killer stars Arjo Atayde, the winner of Best Actor at the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards, along with Jake Cuenca, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Jane Oineza, Ria Atayde, Ricky Davao, Nonie Buencamino, and Christopher de Leon.

In this new series, many years after the infamous Cattleya Killer case, the man who cracked the case, Joven de la Rosa (Christopher de Leon, reprising his role from the film), is now an NBI deputy director. His youngest son Anton (Arjo Atayde) is one of his top agents, while his eldest son Benjie (Jake Cuenca) runs a foundation for traumatized women. It seems as if everybody has moved on from the tragic events of the past, but when a body is found bearing the telltale markings of the long-dead Cattleya Killer, the lives of the three men and everyone around them are thrown into turmoil. Dark secrets are brought to the fore, as the line between the real world and the unreal blurs. No one and nothing is what they seem—least of all Anton, who becomes more and more of a suspect as more victims surface and the investigation tightens.

“We're excited to continue pushing the boundaries and to deliver world-class entertainment made by the best Filipino talents,” said David Simonsen, director of Prime Video Southeast Asia. “We believe with its gripping storyline, dynamic characters, and stunning performances, Cattleya Killer will keep our audiences at the edge of their seats.”

“Crime stories have always been fan favorites, proven by the success of different true-crime series across different formats and territories,” said Ruel S. Bayani, head of ABS-CBN International Production. “And for us, the Philippines' Cattleya Killer is another must-watch, as it tackles the dark human psyche. It also showcases issues rooted in family, government, and society.”

Dan Villegas (Exes Baggage, English Only, Please) directs the series from a script by Dodo Dayao. The series is based on a classic ‘90s film, Sa Aking Mga Kamay (In My Own Hands), available on Prime Video, directed by Rory B. Quintos and starring Aga Muhlach, Chin Chin Gutierrez, and Christopher de Leon.

Cattleya Killer joins hundreds of other Filipino shows and films available on the Prime Video catalog, such as 10 Little Mistresses, Deleter, Family Matters, and Walang KaParis. Korean titles such as Island and Jinny’s Kitchen, anime hits such as Demon Slayer, on top of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like Citadel, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video members are able to watch films and shows anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, members can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just PHP149 per month.

For more updates on Cattleya Killer, follow Prime Video on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube. Stream anywhere, anytime at primevideo.com or download the Prime Video app on Google Play, Apple Store, and Microsoft.

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LOOK: Official poster of 'Cattleya Killer' released

Arjo Atayde shared the poster on his social media account over the weekend.

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