Decades' best 10 films bared by nation's oldest critics

The 10 best films of the decade, movies made from 2000 through 2009, were recently released by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, the country’s oldest critics’ group. It lists films helmed by the country's best directors and new-breed of digital/independent filmmakers as follows (in chronological order): "Batang West Side" (2001) by Lav DIaz, “Tuhog” (2001) by Jeffrey Jeturian, “Babae sa Breakwater” (2003) by Mario O’Hara, “Magnifico” (2003) by Maryo J. de los Reyes, “Ebolusyon ng Pamilyang Pilipino” (2004) by Lav Diaz, “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” (2005) by Auraeus Solito, “Kubrador” (2006) by Jeffrey Jeturian, and Brillante Mendoza's “Serbis” (2008), “Kinatay” (2009) and “Lola” (2009). It is noteworthy to add that all 10 films were independently made, although a few with big studio backing (i.e. Tuhog produced by Lily Monteverde's Regal Films).

The filmmakers will be honored on May 7 through the critic's annual awards, Gawad Urian, now on it's 34th year.