#Bonifacio movie review

[sessayyys-corner]

GOMBURZA (2023) - MMFF REVIEW

“Vivan Los Filipinos. Mabuhay ang mga Filipino.”

This film is the story of the three martyr priests. Three Filipinos who were part of the native community who were once under Spanish colonial rule and oppression. If you have been updated, or have been listening in your elementary Philippine history classes, it’s GOMBURZA, not MAJOHA. 

Despite it being produced by Jesuit Communications, the film was able to execute (No pun intended) a factual depiction on a turning point of Philippine history without overused emphasis of religion. It was able to capture how the Catholic faith was used as an instrument of oppression during the Spanish colonial period (This was especially ironic considering how return of the religious orders, including the Jesuits, were the reason for the silencing of the secularization movement). What also impressed me is that almost every single detail in the movie, even in the dialogue, came from actual events in history. It is evident that enough research was made to make this film as accurate as possible.

The film’s cinematography was able to capture life during the period whether it was amongst the Filipino liberals, the Spanish priests, the Governor-Generals, or even the three main characters in our story. With every other scenes of the film shifting from light to dark atmospheres, this symbolized the reality of Spanish colonization — warmth, acceptance, and friendship amongst fellow Filipinos; and ruthlessness, inhumanity, and oppression from the Spaniards (and even traitors). Adding emphasis to GomBurZa’s (2023) cinematography is its sound design. Just by feeling the cinema floor rumbling and the deeply-voiced voiceover in the film’s ending segment, this film can come to a point where it deserves its own IMAX screening.

Dante Rivero and Cedrick Juan showcase over-the-top stellar performances as Padre Mariano Gomez (played by Rivero) and Padre Jose Burgos (played by Juan). Both actors have embodied their roles, not only due to the fact that they, especially Juan, share a slight resemblance with the real life Mariano Gomez and Jose Burgos. It is also because that they were able to portray their emotions from having a friendly conversation, to later condemning their unfair arrest, trial, and death.

Pepe Diokno's time and effort in conducting research and including every important detail in the production is evident in the whole film itself, as it was not only ACTUALLY based on true events, but was able to evoke emotion and outrage, just like how the Filipinos of the 1870s did at the time.

With all of this said, GomBurZa (2023) is not only a history lesson, but also an immersion into the Spanish colonial rule and the lives of the three priests. Being a history nerd and a cinephile who has since learned the names of the three martyr priests as a little girl in elementary, I can definitely say that this was one of the only film experiences where I had witnessed the breaking of the fourth wall. The whole time I was in the cinema, it felt like I was part of their conversation, like I was a witness to their lives and execution.

What also added to this experience was that I watched the film on Rizal Day, and what better way to commemorate our national hero's contribution to Philippine independence than to learn about where it all started? Like what I always preached to my family:

Without GomBurZa, there will be no Jose Rizal. Without Jose Rizal, there would be no Andres Bonifacio. Without all of them, the Philippines and the Filipino would not exist.

GomBurZa (2023) is a cathartic experience that is definitely for the family. This film is a testament to the importance of appreciating and learning our history. Hopefully it serves as a reminder of our collective past, national identity, and the importance of our freedom.

[Metro Manila Film Festival 2023]

(my film review of "GomBurZa" is also available on letterboxd!)

[honeyleesblog]

Unlocking the Zodiac Sign and Personalities of Those Born on May 7

They are individuals with a ton of soul and, when they lay out their goals, they endeavor to accomplish them with incredible steadiness and resolution. In any case, these characteristics don't work out easily for them, yet should be incited, that something moves them aggravated aspiration. That is on the grounds that they are by and large very sluggish individuals. Simultaneously, their psyches are sharp and dynamic, and they are not ailing in unique thoughts. Their spirits are frequently loaded up with imaginative motivation. They are exceptionally keen on workmanship and express very much a feeling of variety and melodic ear. They have a seriously critical social impact, with many undertakings to finish throughout everyday life. Be that as it may, they can't as expected center in a chaotic and fretful climate, so they need an amicable and serene climate. They have numerous connections and show solid exotic nature and cherishing sentiments. They partake in the organization of the other gender. They show restraint, continuing on, and fit for actual work. Your personality and state of mind go through changes. Now and again they are quiet, different times they talk. They are by and large very impassive and appreciate solace and extravagance. On the off chance that they are not disturbed they show accommodation, watchfulness, strength and constancy. They are effortlessly aggravated, however this is difficult to see since outrage is secured inside. Regardless, your current circumstance ought to persuade your desire; if not, they might show disappointment, propensities to despairing and hardheadedness. They are not liberated from the sensation of jealousy. They likewise express a specific sort of unyieldingness, adhering rigorously to subtleties and the conventional importance of words. They can't stand when somebody challenges them. Unlocking the Zodiac Sign and Personalities of Those Born on May 7 

 Assuming your birthday is on May 7, your zodiac sign is Taurus May 7 - character and character character: wise, decent, insightful, self centered, tricky, vindictive; calling: entertainer/entertainer, landscaper, review or; varieties: beige, dark, yellow; stone: red emerald; creature: hummingbird; plant: mint plant; fortunate numbers: 19,24,38,42,50,59 very fortunate number: 28 Occasions and observances - May 7 Cocentaina (Valencian People group): festivity? Starting around 1600? of the announcement of Holy person Hippolytus of Rome (saint). May 7 Big name Birthday. Who was conceived that very day as you? 1901: Gary Cooper, American entertainer (d. 1961). 1901: Marcel Poot, Belgian artist (d. 1988). 1902: Jean-Philippe Lauer, Egyptologist and French modeler (d. 2001). 1905: Honey bee Thin, American blues performer (d. 1968). 1909: Edwin Herbert Land, innovator and American physicist (d. 1991). 1911: Ishiro Honda, Japanese movie producer (d. 1993). 1912: დ?ngel Marდ­a de Lera, Spanish author (d. 1984). 1917: David Tomlinson, English entertainer (d. 2000). 1918: Argeliers Leდ³n, Cuban author, musicologist and ethnologist (d. 1991). 1919: Eva Evita Duarte de Perდ³n, Argentine entertainer and legislator, spouse of President Juan Domingo Perდ³n (d. 1952). 1919: Joe Mitty, English money manager (d. 2007). 1921: Simდ³n Bonifacio Rodrდ­guez y Rodrდ­guez, Spanish judge (f. 2012). 1922: Darren McGavin, American entertainer (d. 2006). 1922: Tony Leblanc, Spanish entertainer (d. 2012). 1923: Anne Baxter, American entertainer (d. 1985). 1927: Elisabeth Sდ¶derstrდ¶m, Swedish soprano (d. 2009). 1927: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, German-conceived American writer (d. 2013). 1929: Osvaldo Dragდºn, Argentine writer (d. 1999). 1931: Teresa Brewer, American vocalist (d. 2007). 1931: Ricardo Legorreta Vilchis, Mexican modeler (d. 2011). 1931: Ingvar Wixell, Swedish baritone (d. 2011). 1931: Quality Wolfe, American author. 1932: Pete Domenici, American lawmaker. 1933: Johnny Unitas, American football player (d. 2002). 1937: Domitila Barrios, Bolivian work lobbyist and women's activist (f. 2012). 1939: Sidney Altman, Canadian organic chemist, 1989 Nobel Prize champ for science. 1939: Ruggero Deodato, Italian movie chief, entertainer and screenwriter. 1939: Ruud Loafers, Dutch government official. 1940: Angela Carter, English writer and author (d. 1992). 1944: Rafael de Diego, Spanish footballer (d. 1982). 1944: Eva Norvind, Mexican entertainer (f. 2006). 1946: Thelma Houston, American artist. 1947: Guillermo Carnero, Spanish writer and writer, financial expert and philologist. 1948: Lluდ­s Llach, Spanish artist lyricist. 1951: Bernat Soria, Spanish researcher and government official. 1952: Josep-Lluდ­s Carod-Rovira, Spanish government official. 1956: Jan Peter Balkenende, Dutch government official and State head. 1957: Dave Taylor, American grappler. 1960: Kim Monitoring, Spanish entertainer of American beginning. 1960: Almudena Grandes, Spanish essayist. 1961: Phil Campbell, English guitarist, of the band Motდ¶rhead. 1962: Ari Telch, Mexican entertainer. 1963: Johnny Lee Middleton, American bassist, of the groups Savatage and Trans-Siberian Symphony. 1963: Sergio Battistini, previous Italian footballer. 1964: Denis Mandarino, Brazilian author, craftsman, essayist and geometrician. 1965: Owen Hart, Canadian expert grappler (d. 1999). 1968: Traci Rulers, American entertainer. 1969: Josდ© Manuel Moreno Perinდ¡n, Spanish cyclist. 1970: Gregorio Pernდ­a, Colombian TV entertainer. 1971: Sharp vision Cherry, Swedish artist and performer. 1971: Horgh (Reidar Horghagen), Norwegian drummer, of the groups Interminable and Lip service. 1971: Thomas Piketty, French business analyst. 1971: Ivan Sergei, American entertainer. 1972: Peter Dubovsky, Slovak footballer. 1973: Paolo Savoldelli, Italian cyclist. 1974: Breckin Meyer, American entertainer. 1975: Fernando Lima, Argentine artist. 1976: Thomas Biagi, Italian motorsport driver. 1978: Stian Arnesen, Norwegian artist and performer. 1978: Shawn Marion, American ball player. 1979: Mohand al-Shehri, Saudi fear based oppressor who took part in 9/11 (d. 2001). 1982: Iban Garate, Spanish entertainer. 1983: Makano (Hernდ¡n Enrique Jimდ©nez), Panamanian artist. 1984: Kevin Owens, Canadian grappler. 1985: J Balvin, Colombian artist musician. 1986: Matt Helders, English drummer, of the band Icy Monkeys. 1987: Pierre Ducasse, French footballer. 1987: Serge Gakpდ©, French footballer. 1987: Jდ©rდ©my Menez, French footballer. 1987: Yaroslav Koroliov, Russian ball player. 1987: Asami Konno, Japanese artist. 1988: Brandon Jones, American entertainer, maker and artist. 1988: Takayuki Morimoto, Japanese footballer. 1989: Raina (Goodness Hye Rin), Korean artist, has a place with the gathering After School. 1992: Alexander Ludwig, Canadian entertainer. 1993: Tyler Johnson, American ball player. 1997: Youri Tielemans, Belgian footballer. 1997: Daria Kasatkina, Russian tennis player.

[ziio-estrada]

Review & reaction for an assignment made by me Zion and assigned by sir jefferson and

Heneral Luna

Sa pagbukas ng pelikulang Heneral Luna ni Jerrold Tarog, muling balikan at buksan ang kwento ng kagitingan ng isang heneral at ng iba pang kontrobersyal na bahagi ng kasaysayan.

Hindi lubos na mauunawaan ang kasalukuyan kung hindi babalikan ang kasaysayan. Kaya sa pagbukas ng pelikulang Heneral Luna ni Jerrold Tarog noong Setyembre 9, 2015, nabuksan sa madla ang kwento ng kagitingan ng isang heneral at ng iba pang kontrobersyal na bahagi ng kasaysayan. Naging usap-usapan ng mga netizens ang pelikula at mistulang naging viral pa ang posibleng maagang pagkakatanggal nito sa mga sinehan. Muli nating hawiin ang kurtina at tanawin ang kasaysayan sa likod ni Heneral Luna.

Mapangahas at puno ng tapang ang grupo ni Direk Jerrold Tarog sa pagnanais na ibunyag ang madilim na bahagi ng kasaysayan. Ang kasaysayang kinagisnan nating mga bayani ay may kinalaman din sa kontroberysyal na krimen ng pagpatay sa kapwa Pilipino. Umiikot ang istorya sa panahon ng pananakop ng mga Amerikano at kung paano lumaban ang mga Pilipino upang hindi tuluyang masakop ng mga dayuhan at makamit ang soberanya.

Pilipino Laban sa Pilipino

“Mayroon tayong mas malaking kaaway kaysa mga Amerikano, ang ating sarili,” isa sa mga matalinhagang linyang binitawan sa pelikula na sumasalamin sa madilim na lihim ng kasaysayan. Hindi man direktang ipinakita ay tila palaisipan ang matagal nang isyu na si Presidente Emilio Aguinaldo rin ang nagpapatay kay Heneral Luna gaya nang nangyari kay Andres Bonifacio. Naging tahasan din ang pagsasalaysay ng totoong kaganapan sa pagitan ng mga Pilipino noong panahon ng mga Amerikano. Kahit sa pagitan ng mga miyembro ng militar o pulitika ay hindi nagkaroon ng kasunduan ang mga Pilipino sa pagdedesisyon.

Napapanahon Kahit Kahapon

Maikukumpara na magpahanggang ngayon ay nangyayari pa rin ang pagsisiraan sa pagitan ng mga Pilipino lalo na sa ating gobyerno. Kung sa pelikula ay makikitang pinatay si Heneral Luna ng kapwa Pilipino, ngayon ay wala pa ring nababago gaya nang patuloy nating nakikita sa mga balita at maging sa pulitika. Ang mga salitang ginamit ay nababagay rin sa modernong panahon lalo na ang mga punchline upang lagyan ng bahagyang komedya ang timpla. Bagaman makabago ang salita ay hindi nasakripisyo ang kwento at takbo ng istorya dahil sa katunayan, maging ang paggamit ng f imbes na p sa salitang familia ay kapansin-pansin din. Maging ang mga linya ay sadyang may laman na mas pinatindi pa ng batuhan ng mga dekalibreng artista gaya ni John Arcilla.

Atensyon para sa Suhestiyon

Talagang isa ang pelikulang ito sa mga maituturing na masterpiece sa larangan ng Philippine Movie, hindi lang dahil sa magandang storyline kundi maging ang cinematography. Makakakonekta ang lahat ng uri ng manonood sa ganitong klaseng pelikula dahil sa pagkakatalakay nito sa ating mga paaralan simula nang tayo ay nasa elementarya. Sadyang iba ang nakikita sa nababasa mula sa nilalaman ng libro kaya mas mainam kung sa susunod ay ipapalabas ito nang may subtitle upang masundan din ng mga manonood ang mga linyang tumatatak sa puso. Bagaman mayroon nang mga naunang pelikula patungkol sa ating mga bayani, maganda rin kung ang mga susunod na pelikulang tungkol sa kasaysayan ay gawing sequel style o tahiin ang mga istorya ayon sa pagkakasunod-sunod sa kasaysayan upang hindi nakalilito at mas madaling magamit bilang material sa pagtuturo sa mga paaralan.

Noon pa man ay may kakaiba nang alab ang puso nating mga Pilipino gaya nang ipinakita ng isa sa ating mga bayani. Nakakalungkot lamang na isiping tila nakakalimot tayo at pati sa simpleng pagsuporta ng sariling atin ay mistulang mabibigo pa tayo. Sa bawat pagkakataon na iniisip natin ang ating kapakanan, isaalang-alang din natin ang ating bayan. Wala mang kapa o anumang costume gaya ng mga superheroes ang ating mga bayani ay umukit sa kasaysayan ang dugong kanilang ibinuwis. Sana’y huwag tayong magbulag-bulagan sa nagaganap sa ating bansa at gaya ng sinabi sa pelikula, “hindi panlalait ang pagsasabi ng totoo.” Kaya sa mga pulitiko, pulis, estudyante at maging pedicab driver, “negosyo o kalayaan, bayan o sarili, mamili ka.”

Mga tauhan at dialogo

John Arcilla bilang Heneral Antonio Luna

Mon Confiado bilang Presidente Emilio AguinaldoEpy Quizon bilang Apolinario MabiniArchie Alemania bilang Kapitan Eduardo RuscaJoem Bascon bilang Paco RomanAlvin Anson bilang Heneral Jose AlejandrinoNonie Buencamino bilang Felipe BuencaminoPaulo Avelino bilang Heneral Gregorio del PilarAlex Medina bilang Kapitan Jose BernalRonnie Lazaro bilang Tinyente GarciaKetchup Eusebio bilang Pedro JanolinoBing Pimentel bilang Laureana LunaArt Acuña bilang Koronel Manuel BernalLeo Martinez bilang Pedro PaternoLorenzo Martinez bilang Heneral Tomas MascardoBenjamin Alves bilang Tinyente Manuel QuezonMiguel Faustmann bilang Heneral Arthur MacArthur Jr.E.A. Rocha bilang Maj. Gen. Elwell OtisGreg Dorris bilang Maj. Gen. Wesley MerrittDavid Bianco bilang Maj. Peter Lorr

John Arcilla bilang Heneral Antonio Luna- Para kayong mga berhen na naniniwala sa pag ibig ng mga Puta

Mon Confiado bilang Presidente Emilio Aguinaldo - walang sabwatan, walng nagkanta

Epy Quizon bilang Apolinario Mabini - Ipagdasal natin ang kapayapan, ngunit pagjandaan natin ang digmaan

Archie Alemania bilang Kapitan Eduardo Rusca- ang hindinko maintindihan, bakit kailangang patayin ng kapwa Pilipino ang pilipino?

Joem Bascon bilang Paco Roman - Handang magtapon ng dugo ang totoong makabayan

Alvin Anson bilang Heneral Jose Alejandrino - tama si Heneral Luna, kaylangan na tayong kuminlos

Nonie Buencamino bilang Felipe Buencamino - lahat ng pagmamalasakit, dinanas ko sa ating bayan

Paulo Avelino bilang Heneral Gregorio del Pilar- hindi kmi nakikipaglaban sa kapwa tao

Alex Medina bilang Kapitan Jose Bernal - Heneral! Hind sila makatawid.

Ronnie Lazaro bilang Tinyente Garcia -"Garcia po, Heneral"

Ketchup Eusebio bilang Pedro Janolino - Sa Presedente lang po ako sumunod ng utos.

Bing Pimentel bilang Laureana Luna - Walang nakakaangat sa batas

Art Acuña bilang Koronel Manuel Bernal- Tapat po kami sa inyo Heneral.

Leo Martinez bilang Pedro Paterno- ang kaaway ng aking kaaway ay ituturing kong kaibigan

Lorenzo Martinez bilang Heneral Tomas Mascardo- isa kang hangan, Luna...

Benjamin Alves bilang Tinyente Manuel Quezon

Miguel Faustmann bilang Heneral Arthur MacArthur Jr.

E.A. Rocha bilang Maj. Gen. Elwell Otis- We cannot afford to under estimate the enemy

Greg Dorris bilang Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt

David Bianco bilang Maj. Peter Lorry Smith- concentrate the fire of that man, thats have a general dinner tonigjt

Arron Villaflor bilang Joven Hernando- kung panaginip lamang qng umasq sa pag-unlad, managinip tayo hanggang sa mamatay.

Mylene Dizon bilang Isabel- wala na tayong panahon para sa mga bagay na hindi natin kayang panindigan

Cinematography:

Ang mga ginamit na tulog sa pelikula tamang tama sa likasyon. Ang angulo ng pinagganapan ay makatotohan at kamangha mangha. Magagaling ang mga aktor at ang pag edit nito.

KONKLUSYON AT REKOMENDASYON

sa aking napanuod ay kamangha mangha, naipapakita ang pagiging matapang ng mga Pilipino sa panahon ng digmaan. At ipinakita ang pagiging makabayan ng mga bayani natin. Ako ay wala ng maidadagdag pa.

[aziielouia]

[Movie Review] Seven Sundays

The Seven Sundays by Cathy Garcia-Molina is about a lonely father informed by his physician that he only has seven weeks to live. Encouraging his four busy adult children to share their last few Sundays with him.  

Characterized by Ronaldo Valdez is the family patriarch who suffers from cancer and has limited remaining time on earth. Aga Muhlach played Allan Bonifacio, the eldest son of Captain Manuel. Playing the successful second child, Bryan Bonifacio is Dingdong Dantes. The third oldest and the only female sibling of the family, Cha Bonifacio. A martyr wife and a mother were greatly portrayed by actress Christine Reyes. Dexter Bonifacio, portrayed by Enrique Gill, is the youngest of the pack who lacks attention from his family.

The film was about the eccentricities of a Filipino family. The movie takes place in Captain Manuel’s home, which was all four children grew up most of their time. While the initial intention of the reunion is to have family time bonding, this is also when conflicts appear within the siblings. With everybody’s lives being opposite, the start of the fight was mere because of jealousy and the feeling of treason. This is when the history of ABC’s Family Store comes in. The misunderstanding of the two, Allan and Bryan, that Bryan wanted to sell the store which Allan opposed and caused the older to believe that because the younger is successful now, that the younger wanted to rub his wealth, to prove to Allan that his decision was a good idea, lead the family in chaos, crumbling of what the remains of their bond.

The film was not more on what family’s should be, but rather on what most families, especially in the Philippines, do. Fighting amongst siblings is common. With so many reasons to bicker, like inheritance, shares, new fights, and even past mistakes. Captain Manuel’s plan to bond with his children during his remaining time turned into a chaotic hole full of anger, frustration, and miscommunication.

The film can be easily predicted as it has the same algorithm as its predecessors. Where the climax is just a burst of every characters’ emotions and side story. Overall, the cinematography of the movie was good. Being able to have a dramatic storyline with a bit of comedy, a bit corny, but it depends on your preference. The storyline and I think the ending could have been better.

[theixanne]

Exceeds Expectations

Better late than never... Heneral Luna opens claiming that this is a fictionalized biopic of one of Philippine's most important historical figures, Antonio Luna, for the sake of getting the modern audience into the history's bigger picture. In spite of being more intense and surprisingly humorous, the movie stays loyal to what this figure truly stands for. The war is brutal, over-the-top to bring up for visual flare, and their serious situations being often treated as sincere satires. How the film executed these ideas are just brilliant, it gets larger-than-life without feeling outlandish, towards the heart of defending the nation worth fighting for. The film is all about justifying their quote about the real enemy of this war is themselves. Although we see warfare with both the Philippine and American army attacking each other, this battle is basically the secondary concern here. The real detail of this war is how many soldiers chickening out from the battlefield and some officials wanted to work with the Americans. But of course, their real goal is independence; the movie makes a punchline out of those who aren't helping out, those who are just running away and those who are just isn't fond of Luna's aggressiveness. The film doesn't glamorize the character of Luna, either. Though his intentions are right, his rage could get out of hand which puts most of them off. But that also indicate that winning this revolution deserves more discipline than what they got. Back to the fact that this is taken a lot out of creative liberties, the movie fills this history with vast amount of sense of humor and violent panache. The violence is, again, over-the-top. At times it gets pretty symbolical, specifically the climax. The humor is clearly just satirizing to those characters who aren't being helpful and those who are afraid of facing Luna's rage once more. And when it's not trying to pull off any sense of levity, we just get to see the story flesh itself out more in the sidelines of its history and other characters. The filmmaking is stunning, slick and stylish. The production looks pretty neat. The movie is paced nicely even at times it's layered to different events, but puts itself together consistently. The acting is beyond impressive; specifically John Arcilla as Antonio Luna. He brings a genuine humanity, and at the same time, a really compelling sense of madness, which terrifically lives up to the complexity of its subject. The supporting also lends real gravity and even delight on screen, but it's Arcilla's show and that's more than enough of a worth seeing performance through out. Maybe some quibbles I could point out; maybe how the enemies are portrayed felt like they're written to be campy villains and maybe just one punchline in the film that felt like it belongs to a comedy skit. But again, these are quibbles and they can be debunked, even by myself. The former can be forgiven since they're technically not the main villains of this ordeal, while the latter is just a single scene and obviously designed to keep shaming the cowards at the battlefield. Anything else, there is so much to love in Heneral Luna. It's great, not only because it's humorous and visually interesting, but it's also a two-sided argument towards its history, not based on praising, but actually by criticism. Yes, this is a war movie that gets brutal, but the movie focuses on a meatier and more challenging side of the ordeal. And it pokes fun at some unwise decisions the people behind this war make, but what matters is the intention of its subject unable to die while he's still standing. Otherwise, it's just an ultimately entertaining film that exceeds expectations. Truly recommended.15 out of 20 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 9/10Hot-Headed Heroics!3xHCCH15 September 2015"Heneral Luna" tells us a more detailed account of the life of one of the revolutionary heroes we learn about in school, yet know practically nothing about -- Gen. Antonio Luna. Practically all we know about him is that he had a very bad temper which gained him a lot of enemies, eventually leading to his assassination. Aside from telling us specific situations where this legendary temper flared up, we also get to meet him more intimately as a leader, a soldier, as a son and as a man. Even from his intense penetrating gaze and formidable mustache in the poster alone, you already know John Arcilla will be excellent in this film. His comic timing was impeccable. It was a most vibrant performance of a most vivid man, making him really loom larger than life. He was over-the-top in his explosiveness, just the way Tarog wanted him to be. The way he was built up, we were ready for that climactic assassination scene, however outrageous the savagery. Mon Confiado was a picture of ironic calm as President Emilio Aguinaldo. The more movies we watch about the revolution certainly brings up more and more questions about the controversial Aguinaldo. Nonie Buencamino was so slimy as his treacherous surname-sake Felipe Buencamino. That nonchalant look on Lorenz Martinez face was so hateful as he essayed the role of the equally haughty Gen. Tomas Mascardo. It was also such a casting risk and surprise to put known comedians in such key roles, like Epy Quizon as Apolinario Mabini, Leo Martinez as Pedro Paterno and Ketchup Eusebio as the vengeful Capt. Pedro Janolino. I must admit their presence can be distracting in certain dramatic moments, particularly Eusebio. Or maybe that was their purpose -- to balance out the severe seriousness of those scenes. You immediately upfront that the filmmakers were aiming high for this film. The initial introductory texts were written in English, signifying intentions for this film to make the rounds of foreign film festivals. (I read that there were even certain reels with English subtitles shown in some more upscale cinemas.) The presence of disclaimers stating that this is a work of fiction inspired by fact could somehow raise an uneasy question as to how much fiction was in there mixed among the facts. This film will also grab you with its gorgeous cinematography. The images on the big screen had such vivid colors and innovative camera angles. The period production design and the costume design were meticulous in detail. During a beautifully-edited flashback sequence, there was a stylized scene about Rizal's execution that was so uniquely and hauntingly rendered. There are most gruesome and graphic special effects showing the violent brutality of warfare which will shock you. The historical storytelling was very clear, exciting and engaging from beginning to end, with a fresh graphic novel feel to it. Humor was such an unexpected yet integral element of the script, from those crisp off- color expletives of Luna to those sarcastic side comments of Lt. Rusca (Archie Alemania) and many more in between of different shades. The patriotic sentiments were very poetically-written, but the way they were delivered here felt sincere. They did not sound preachy or cheesy, like when such lines were mouthed by Robin Padilla in "Bonifacio" or Jeorge E.R. Ejército in "El Presidente". Just like a Marvel film, there was an extra scene in the middle of the closing credits, suggesting a next film featuring Paulo Avelino as Gen. Gregorio del Pilar. There was also a brief cameo appearance of Benjamin Alves as a young Manuel L. Quezon, hinting at a possible trilogy. This is a very exciting plan indeed which we all hope will materialize given the success of "Heneral Luna". I hear this is also under consideration of being submitted for Oscar consideration, and I support that campaign. The screening I caught today was a full-house despite being 1:30 in the afternoon on a weekday. It was really gratifying to see a quality Filipino film have commercial success even if it was not an inane comedy or "kilig" teen flick with box-office stars in the cast. Kudos to Artikulo Uno Productions and director-film editor-musical scorer Jerrold Tarog for coming up with what may just be the best, certainly the most audacious, Filipino film released this year to date. Like Gen. Luna, this film leads a mad charge on horseback with a raised fist against Filipinos who say they love their country yet look out for their personal interests first. Let's hope this strong message hits its targets.

[tinamaetales]

Sacrifices

Eight K Drama: Descendants of the Sun

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” –Mahatma Gandhi

When you ask for a K Drama recommendation, Descendants of the Sun will surely make the list. This drama is just one of the best there is. And I gotta say that I can watch this again and again and I won’t get tired of it. Yes, that’s how good this drama is! You will love all the characters not just the main leads and the OSTs are all so good. DOTS lived up to the hype and I’m happy that I give it a shot.

Synopsis

The story revolves around the lives of doctors and soldiers sent to the fictional country of Uruk to serve. The doctors are sent there for a medical mission while the soldiers are there for peacekeeping operations. What makes the story more interesting is that it is in Uruk that Dr. Kang Mo Yeon and Captain Yoo Si Jin met again; the two first met in Seoul and went on dates until they realized that their jobs are making it hard for their relationship to work. Will this reunion means a chance for them to rekindle their romance or will this just show how different their principles in life are?

The aspect in this drama that I can relate the most is public service (although I really hope it was the romance part, lol). As you can see, the main characters here are both public servants – a doctor and a soldier. Although both are fighting to save lives, they have different methods. And it is interesting to watch how their principles collide and how they managed to reach a common ground. I guess it’s not just their love for each other that led them to reach a common ground but also the sense of maturity and awareness of how big the responsibility that they have for their countrymen. They were able to find their selves through serving other people and I aspire that kind of growth too (with a bonus of romance hihi).

I always have high regards for soldiers because they literally have a lot to sacrifice for the sake of our country. And even before they become one, they have to go through a lot of difficult trainings so I think they deserve more credit than they are given. I admire the sense of patriotism that they have. Like what one of our national heroes, Andres Bonifacio, said “Aling pag-big pa ang hihigit kaya sa pagkadalisay at pagkadakila gaya ng pag-ibig sa tinubuang lupa? Aling pag-ibig pa? Wala na nga, wala” (There is no other kind of love that is purer and greater than the love one has for their mother country; English translation is mine) And I was able to see that strong sense of patriotism in the show especially from the second male lead, Sergeant Major Seo Dae-Young who was literally asked to give up his work in the army just for him to get the approval of his girlfriend’s father and I admired the decision he made (I don’t wanna spoil it so just watch it hehe). I also love how being in the army changed the life of Private First Class Kim Ki-Bum (who later promoted as Staff Sergeant) since before the army, his life has no direction and being a soldier gave him a purpose and made him a better person. And of course, the lead character Captain Yoo Si Jin who is always willing to give it his all for the sake of his country; he had his moments of being face to face with death because of his job but in the end he chooses to stay because public service is his true calling. For me, nothing makes a man more attractive than his willingness to serve his country. 

On the other hand, there’s the medical team. As I’ve mentioned on this blog countless of times before, it was once my dream to become a doctor (and until now, there’s a part in my heart that says I still want to) that’s why doctors in dramas or movies seem to be very fascinating to me. That profession requires a lot of time and effort because the responsibility that will come along with one’s medical license is heavy: literally a person’s life is in your hands. And most of us tend to look at doctors as genius and they should never make a mistake, right? Sometimes we tend to forgot that they are also human. The episodes 7-9 (if I remembered it correctly) show us how doctors would response if given an emergency situation in a different environment. Since the setting of the show is in the fictional country of Uruk, the medical team sent there has fewer or limited resources than when they are in an actual hospital. An earthquake happened and it was really destructive; a lot of people were injured and some of them even died. Those episodes showed yet again another contrast in the principles of a soldier and a doctor – when to save a life and when to take one and since they are in a dangerous and risky situation, they really have to choose. One of the most heartbreaking scenes from this drama is when they are rescuing two people on the site but they only have to save one of them since the slab and metal that injured them were connected; making that choice was really painful for them and while I was watching the scene unfolds, I shed a few tears. Another scene that tackles about making a choice is when they rescued a very critical patient who badly needs a surgery but if they will travel him to the medicube he might not make it so they’ve decided to do the surgery at the site. While it may seem risky, at least they are doing their very best to save the patient. I just can’t imagine how painful it is for a doctor in those situations to make a choice…if it were me, I don’t think I can handle the situation well. This drama also shows that doctors are humans too and sometimes they make decisions that seem not right but that doesn’t mean that they are bad – they make mistakes too but what’s important is for them to learn from it and do better. Chi Hoon (another doctor) found a survivor and he tried his best to get him out but a series of aftershocks happened and it scared him since his expertise is in medicine and not in rescue operations so he decided to get out of the site and told a soldier that he found a survivor. He felt really bad with what he did. Later on, that survivor confronted him and told him that a real doctor does not abandon his patient. I felt bad for him though even if I also felt like he was a bit of a coward for just running away. Still, I understand his side. He actually compensate for that big time when he didn’t give up on a patient infected by a contagious virus even if it means he might get infected as well and to make the situation worse, the patient bit him reflexively which means a higher chance for him to get infected by the virus. He did not give up on reviving that patient when it went into seizures. I admired that he went an extra mile for this. You see, doctors are humans too and we should learn to appreciate them more. 

Overall, I love this drama. It was great combination of romance, action, thrill and philosophy. I love how the principles of soldiers and doctors seem to be different yet still have similarities. I can also relate with the public service aspect since I currently work in a government institution and I know that it is not easy. We don’t receive a salary as high as those from the private sector and yet we’re as tired as them too. But what keeps us going is the love for country. Like the quote mentioned above, public service is indeed the best way to find yourself for it will allow you to grow and become a better person. I hope I can be as brave, dedicated, motivated, passionate and skillful as Captain Yoo Si Jin, Dr. Kang Mo Yeon and the rest of the members of the army and medical team that the drama showed. DOTS is the k drama that you will not hesitate to watch again and again. Definitely one of my faves of all time.

Before I end this blog post, I will share some of my favorite quotes from the drama:

“War is easy while peace is always an issue. Perhaps that’s why dictators always live long” –Captain Yoo Si Jin

“Soldiers always live with a shroud on. When they die in a nameless land for the sake of their country, the place of their death become their grave and their uniform become their shroud. This should be every soldier’s mindset every time they put down their uniform. Therefore, be honorable at every moment – there’s no reason to fall short” 

“I’ve been given the privilege to be a doctor, I faithfully pledge my life to serve humanity. The health and life of my patient will always be my priority. I will faithfully carry out my duties regardless of the patient’s race, religion or nationality. I will not use my knowledge inhumanely even when I’m under threat. I hereby take this oath on my account and on behalf of my honour” -Doctor Kang Mo Yeon

“Dating is when things that ‘I can do myself’ are done by the other person” –Captain Yoo Si Jin

“Doctors don’t have boyfriends because they’re too busy.” -Captain Yoo Si Jin 

“Soldiers don’t have girlfriends because it’s too hard (too much work).” -Doctor Kang Mo Yeon

x,

TinaMae

for more of my kdrama related blog posts/review/reflections click here:

https://tinamaetales.tumblr.com/tagged/k+drama 

[manantrivedi]

The Best Tv Shows 2020, So Far | Viewchat

ViewChat App is a discussion platform that allows live TV audience to join the chat rooms for ongoing TV shows.

Unlock a new world of social networking with ViewChat application that engages users to discuss live and the most popular US TV shows. Find out the most popular TV shows with a single tap on your ViewChat App and join the first-ever Mobile TV Club.

Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewchat.android

App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/viewchat/id1472969027?ls=1

Here is one of the blog on

The Best Tv Shows 2020, So Far

TV and streaming series and motion pictures have performed a huge service so greatly this year in providing some much-needed escapism in a world crippled by wellness.

To help viewers still restrained to their homes navigate the latest offerings, we assembled all of the Certified Fresh series and upcoming tv programs 2020 — the season premieres that occurred January through the present that is Fresh with at least 20 critics reviews (five of those being from Top Critics).

From 1999 on, viewers were lucky enough to be treated to what many referred to as “The Golden Age of Television.” Shows like The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones brought a previously unheard-of level of quality to the small screen, and things like Lost DVD box sets and Stranger Things on Netflix taught people how to binge-watch.

We’re not even a quarter of the way into 2020 yet, but given the sheer volume of new TV releases out there on a weekly basis, we are coming up with the discussion platform that allows live TV audiences to join the chat rooms for ongoing TV shows.

THE YEAR’S SURPRISES SO FAR AMONG THE BEST TV OF 2020:

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA (HBO)

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA, a limited series based on the acclaimed Philip Roth novel of the similar name, imagines an alternate American history during World War II, told through the eyes of a common laborers Jewish family in New Jersey as they endure the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, a pilot saint and xenophobic populist, who captures the presidency and turns the country toward one-party rule. Made by visit associates David Simon and Ed Burns (HBO’s “The Wire” and “Generation Kill”), the six-part limited series exclusively on HBO.

Creators:

Ed Burns, David Simon

Stars:

Winona Ryder, Anthony Boyle, Zoe Kazan | See full cast & crew

Taglines:

Freedom is Never Completely Won. But It Can Be Lost.

Discuss The plot against America on our mobile application

FOX & FRIENDS (FOX NEWS)

A morning news show that includes interviews, features, and banter among the hosts.This weekday morning news show is hosted by Fox News Channel stalwarts Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade, alongside later expansion Ainsley Earhardt. Regular features include medical contributors, reports from entertainment journalists, and interviews with newsmakers. Throughout the mid-year, “FOX and Friends” has an open-air show arrangement like other network morning shows.

Creators:

Fox News

Stars:

Steve Doocy, Brian Kilmeade, Ainsley Earhardt

Discuss Fox & Friends on our mobile application

MANIFEST SEASON 2 (NBC)

Manifest is an American supernatural drama television series, created by Jeff Rake, that premiered on September 24, 2018, on NBC. The series centers on the passengers and crew of a successful airliner who suddenly reappear after being presumed dead for more than five yearsAfter being considered dead, 191 passengers of the Montego Air Flight 828 try to reintegrate into the society. However, painful realities come to light which unsettles them.

Creators:

Jeff Rake

Stars:

Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Athena Karkanis, J. R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise, Jack Messina, Parveen Kaur

Discuss Manifest Season 2 on our mobile application

BRIARPATCH (USA NETWORK)

A senator’s aide responds to her small corrupt hometown of San Bonifacio, TX near the U.S.-Mexico border to examine the death of her sister – a local cop killed by a car bomb. She unravels a complex web of lies, crimes, and plots.Based on the Ross Thomas novel of the same name, “Briarpatch” follows Allegra Dill, a dogged investigator who returns to her border-town home in San Bonifacio, Texas. What begins as a search for her sister’s killer turns into an all-consuming fight to bring the corrupt town to its knees. “Briarpatch’ celebrates a unique blend of crime, thriller, mystery, and pulp fiction.

Creators:

Andy Greenwald

Stars:

Rosario Dawson, Jay R. Ferguson, Edi Gathegi

Discuss Briarpatch on our mobile application

BETTER CALL SAUL (SEASON 5) (AMC)

The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill in the time before he built his strip-mall law office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Better Call Saul

is an American television crime drama series created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. It is a prequel and spin-off of Gilligan’s prior series Breaking Bad. Set in the early to mid-2000s, the series follows the story of con-man turned small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill (played by Bob Odenkirk), starting six years before the events of Breaking Bad and showing his transformation into the persona of criminal for hire Saul Goodman. McGill becomes the lawyer for former police officer Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks), whose skills allow him to enter the criminal underworld of drug trafficking in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The show premiered on AMC on February 8, 2015, airing five seasons to date. A sixth and final season is scheduled to air in 2021.

Creators:

Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould

Stars:

Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Jonathan Banks

Discuss Better call saul on our mobile application

ANIMAL KINGDOM: SEASON 5 (TNT)

Centers on a Southern California family, whose excessive lifestyle is fueled by their criminal activities.

Animal Kingdom

is an American drama television series developed by Jonathan Lisco. It is based on the 2010 Australian film of the same name by David Michôd, who is an executive producer for the series, alongside Liz Watts who also produced the movie. The series features a 17-year-old boy, who, after the death of his mother, moves in with his estranged relatives, the Codys, a criminal family clan governed by matriarch Smurf. Ellen Barkin portrayed the leading role of Janine “Smurf” Cody in the first four seasons, played by Jacki Weaver in the 2010 film.

Creators:

Jonathan Lisco

Stars:

Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary

Discuss Animal Kingdom on our mobile application

MRS. AMERICA: SEASON 1 (FX NETWORKS)

Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly led a wonderful fight against the Equal Rights Amendment act during the 1970s.“Mrs. America,” recounts the story of the development to sanction the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the startling kickback driven by a traditionalist lady named Phyllis Schlafly, otherwise known as “the darling of the silent majority.” Through the eyes of the ladies of the time – both Schlafly and second-wave women’s activists Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, and Jill Ruckelshaus – the arrangement investigates how perhaps the hardest battleground in the way of life wars of the ’70s helped offer ascent to the Moral Majority and forever shifted moved the political scene.

Creators:

Dahvi waller

Stars:

Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Sarah Paulson, Elizabeth Banks

Discuss Mrs. America on our mobile application

THE LAST DANCE (ESPN)

Charting the beginning of the 1990’s Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, one of the most important dynasties in sports history.In the fall of 1997, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls permitted a film team to follow them as they went for their 6th NBA title in eight seasons. That brought about a dazzling picture of one of the game’s most famous competitors and a commended group. “The Last Dance” follows the Bulls’ 1997-98 season all the way, while additionally covering the remainder of the parts in Jordan’s amazing vocation. The 10-section docu-arrangement follows the Jordan course of events from when he was a rising star in his secondary school group to turning into an overall showcasing the power and social figure.

Creators:

Jason Hehir

Stars:

Phill Jackson, Michel Jordan Devid Aldridge

Discuss The Last Danceon our mobile application Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewchat.android

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/viewchat/id1472969027?ls=1

[usuallycoolartisan-blog]

Movie Review “Heneral Luna”

Antonio Luna is a brave general who is ready to fight in his homeland They faces resistance from his own countrymen as he fights for freedom during the Philippine-American War. Many people are angry with him because of the arrogance that he has to pay for everything he or she generals are generating..

Because of his leadership of the Philippine soldiers against the american colonies his men had been well organized, Antonio Luna made his soldiers wear a single uniform for the symbol of unity

Because the Filipinos are united to fight the countryside against those who intend to occupy it. Because Andres Bonifacio can defended the Philippines against the Spaniards.It is also possible to fight the Philippines against the American have plan to cover it.

Because they accepted the message that the Spanish had sold the Philippines on Americans and that was begins of Philippines-American war.

[myreelthoughts-ph]

CINEMA ONE ORIGINALS 2018 | MOVIE REVIEW: 'Hospicio' (2018)

CINEMA ONE ORIGINALS 2018 | MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Hospicio’ (2018)

A mash-up between The Skeleton Key and Get Out? Doesn’t sound so original, no? Here’s my review of Bobby Bonifacio Jr.’s’ Hospicio’.

The film tells the story of Leslie, an meth-addicted artist who is brought to the Hospicio Nueva Vida, a “wellness center” for those who suffer different kinds of addiction. As she tries to escape the facility, she uncovers the dark, mysterious secret that haunts…

[ericjohnsalut]

A REVIEW - GOYO, ANG BATANG HENERAL, the middle part of a planned trilogy, is visually impressive. If not for the presence of Filipino actors, you could imagine it as a European or American big-budget production. Technicals are top-notch and the learnings from HENERAL LUNA were definitely applied here. Production design and costumes looked great. Sound design and audio were impeccable. And the movie had scale and lavishness not seen since HIMALA or ORO PLATA MATA. TBA spent a lot and it’s all on screen. Whereas I thought HENERAL LUNA was slightly uneven in its staging, GOYO is confident and sure. Tonally they are also opposites with LUNA being bombastic and fiery while GOYO is quieter and conflicted, reflecting the main characters as history remembers them. The periods of their lives covered also differed with LUNA approaching Shakespearean levels of treachery and scheming during the waning years of Spanish rule while GOYO is the calmer but no less dangerous period of the calm before the storm between the end of the Spanish regime and the start of US colonization. The tonality and ultimate choice of character to follow gives LUNA an advantage as his is a more compelling narrative. Also the storytelling choices to focus on the political narrative equally with the personal creates its own complications. I personally would have preferred a more distinct POV following GOYO and his inner demons but the historical perspective is just as interesting as chronicled by Joven [Aaron Villafor]. Would I watch it again? Yes. Would I recommend it to others? Absolutely. Does the film impress and live up to it’s ambition? Yes and Yes for the most part because it also set a very high bar. My personal taste hinges on my like or dislike of the character. I was never a fan of Aguinaldo and didn’t think much of Del Pilar as I was always more partial to Bonifacio and Mabini [charismatically portrayed in both movies by Epy Quizon]. But I thought Mon Confiado brought Aguinaldo to despicable life while Paulo Avelino captured the naivete, cockiness and youthful arrogance that also doomed Goyo, the character. Salamat, @lpk325 @pauavelino https://www.instagram.com/p/BnH1Kn6Bxja/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nezpx5gemu7p

[benefits1986]

Busting Buybust

Bago ako magsimula e share ko lang na natawa talaga ako sa Puma undie cameo. Paki abangan at paki pagabalahan just in case panoorin ninyo. Hindi ko rin sure if pati ‘yung bote ng San Mig Pale na very common sa action films e may cameo rin in a very interesting and striking way. 

Kidding aside, ang ganda lang nung trailer na ito. Sagad sa hugot at bunot na rekta sa himaymay natin. 

So, let’s begin, shall we? 

Sabi ni Erik Matti, dalawang taon ng buhay niya ang inilaan niya para sa pelikulang ito.

Tapos, hinintay ko talagang makita sa credits ‘yung mga taong namatay sa mga taon na ginugol nila para mailuwal ang pelikulang ito kasi may special mention sila sa mga interviews ni Matti. 

‘Yung isa pa sa mga namatay e ‘yung mismong nag-timbre daw sa kampo ni Matti ng kung ano ba talagang ganap sa PDEA against drug watch. Si PDEA consultatnt Chekie Llerin ay pinatay matapos maghapunan kasama ng kanyang asawa sa labas mismo ng bahay nila. Sabi naman ng PDEA sa CNN mismo, wala raw silang tauhan na ‘yun ang pangalan. Wala ring kahit anong balitang lumabas tungkol kay Llerin.  Non-fiction meets fiction ano po? Talaga namang matinde ang usapan kontra droga sa mga nakaraang taon AT HINDI lang ‘yung sa current admin.  Umpisa pa lang alam na ng typical audience ang karakas ng action movie na ito. Syempre, nakasanayan na natin na may bida, may contrabida, may Hudas, may kuyugan, may weird props na iniisip ko paano napunta doon sa set ‘yun, may medyo wala sa hulog na fighting scenes at higit sa lahat, yung umaatikabong tila-hindi-matapos-tapos na showdown ng pinakabida at nagbibidang kontrabidang may mahabang speaking lines na parang may pa-spoken word moment siya.  Sabi ni Matti, matagal na rin kasing walang naggawang Pinoy action movie at vision daw niya na tumatak ang Buybust as a benchmark. Dagdag pa ng team na ‘yung parkour scene took 3 minutes na walang cut at dalawang araw nilang tinrabaho ‘yun. Dagdag pa nila, almost sumuko sila kasi nga akala ni Matti they got it, pero nung ni-review niya, olats daw. And that led the whole team to slay it at 3 AM on the second day. 

Necessary ba ito sa tingin ko bilang manonood? Yes and no. Ambitious siya at naitawid naman nila ito pero it was just too much for me. Mas nahatak pa nga ako nung struggle to the finish line ni Yatco (Brandon Vera) kasi sobrang klaro ng goal niya. He believe he is invicible just because of a mere tansan dangling on his neck. Perfect din ang casting niya for the role kasi nga naman ang dami niyang hanash bago siya na headshot ni Chongki.  Ang pag-aspire to be a badass female action star is something that Anne Curtis embraced with all that she can. Maliban sa pagka-disturbed ko sa accent niya na mala-burgis, na hindi ko alam kung sinadya ba talaga para mas maipakita ‘yung pagbaklas ng stereotype sa mga parak, ‘yung pagka-astig has a lot of room for growth PERO I have to give it to her. We have to give that to her kasi hindi siya madali in all levels. She opened the door for mainstream and even indie actresses na eto na #ItsAboutTime. Syempre, sobrang layo pa natin kay Wonderwoman na back to back na badass female lead at female director na tumabo talaga sa takilya, pero we should start somewhere at eto ‘yun. 

Deserving din na i-mention ‘yung sinapit ng mag-asawang parak. ‘Yung leader na si Bernie Lacson (Victor Neri) at ‘yung asawa niyang si Alda. Sobrang striking lang na tumawag pa ‘yung nanay sa anak bago sila sumabak. Tapos nagtalo pa ‘yung mag-asawa tungkol sa parenting. Sobrang casual lang. At sobrang random lang din ng pagkapatay nila. Tapos ‘yung pag-tingin ni Bernie kay Alda bago siya bawian ng hininga, DAMNDAMIN. Sobrang symbolic ng mga tao na trying to fight fairly pero ended up with a really, really bad ending just because they played everything the right and dignified way. Ganoon ba talaga ang fate ng mga idealistic? Abangan in a bit! Susunod. 

Ang pinakadisturbing sa akin e ‘yung kuyugan ng mga taong-bayan. ‘Yung galit nila bilang tao na nag-transform sa kanila into mala-hayop and eventually, naging asal-hayop. Sa unang tingin, iisipin mo it’s just about poverty --na mahirap sila kaya ‘yung asal nila e wala sa lugar. Pero sa tancha ko, napakababaw nung poverty as a factor. Hindi ako naniniwala na batayan ang kahirapan para maging asal-hayop ang isang tao. I remember na nakipagtalo pa ako sa kaklase ko sa film class noon kasi para sa akin, survival instincts rooted on morals/core values always define a person, and not merely social class. Ang argument dito e, hunger is the basic conflict of people, ‘di ba? E sino ba ‘yung gutom madalas? ‘Yung walang makain? I strongly disagree. Hunger is highly subjective. You may be so full but you still feel hungry --hungry for power, hunger for wealth, hungry for fame. Hindi siya kalam lang ng sikmura. Hindi lang ito nakakahon sa mga isang kahig, isang tuka kaya gumagawa ng masama. Madalas ‘yung term na kapit sa patalim medyo may flaw ang paggamit. Ang daming mahirap na pinipiling kumalam ang tiyan kaysa kumapit sa patalim kasi may dignidad sila at lumalaban sila ng patas. In the same manner, ang daming elitista at feeling elitista na kumakapit sa patalim kasi ayaw nilang malamangan at marami silang dapat ikayaman kasi kung hindi maghihirap sila o kaya naman, ilusyon lang ang pagiging mayayaman nila dahil hindi naman sa kanila ‘yung pera nila.  Isa itong malaking kagaguhan kasi ‘yung mismong napakatataas ng narating, ‘yung mga may medalya at gawad parangal, e sila ang mga pinaka baliw, pinaka ulol, pinaka hindot. ‘Yung kuyugan ng mga tao is about survival of the fittest at manifestation na gusto naman nilang itrato bilang tao for once at hindi casualties lang. 

Pinagsasabong ang mga parak na ginagawa lang naman ‘yung tungkulin nila at ‘yung mga kuta ng mga small-scale na drug dealers na damay na pati distrito o barangay nila. Sabwatan sa unang sipat, pero ‘pag tinignan mo, tribal war pa rin ang datingan. Walang batas maliban sa paniniguradong uubusin mo ‘yung kaaway mo kung hindi kayo ang uubusin nila. Ang tatayog na ng buildings sa central business districts natin. Sabi nila ang dami na raw bagong ganap in just a matter of years. Pero ang ‘di natin nakikita, ‘yung drug watch ay isang dry run ng kung paano tayo puwedeng paikutin ng mga conspirators. Everytime na may naririnig akong nahuling pusher or nasawatang illegal drug lab, lagi kong tanong, bakit walang tao maliban sa small fish? Nasaan na ‘yung big fish? Siguro kasi masyado nating isinapuso ‘yung famous line na “Jail the pusher. Save the user” so puro pushers lang pero ‘yung pinaka ugat ng lahat e hindi natin mabunot-bunot. Bakit kaya ganun? Bakit ang daming escort ni Boss Chief pati ng mga anak niyang legit at illegitimate mula office hanggang casino pati na rin pagsho-shopping and all those glitz and glam life they live? Pero bakit ‘pag respondihan sa mga critical operations against the nationwide campaign against drugs, ang daming casualties. Ang daming hindi maipaliwanag na kaganapan. Nagtatanong lang naman. Nagbabakasakali lang naman. 

Nakakagalit. Nakakalungkot. Nakakapangilabot. Kasi akala natin sa Gracia Ni Maria lang ito nagaganap. Pero sa totoong buhay, Gracia Ni Maria is our everyday cup of tea. Wala lang duguan. Wala lang patayan. Wala lang barilan kasi nga, may pinag-aralan tayo kuno. May kabihasnan. May diginidad. And eto lang, ang kwento na ito ay hindi patama sa current admin. Marami siyang kahalintulad na kahindik-hindik na parte ng ating kasaysayan. ‘Yung mga sanlaksang pakikibaka ng mga sakada sa mga tubuhan. ‘Yung SAF 44 at ‘yung Maguindanao massacre  na sobrang nagpatunay kung gaano kalala ang lagay ng ating safety and security issues in exchange of ruling the land. ‘Yung Yolanda kung saan sobrang fucked up ‘yung reports ng mga namatay just because it’s more convenient to do so. ‘Yung mga namamatay ng hindi naman dapat agad-agad mamatay pero kasi walang health bill o ni health center man lang na bukas sa liblib nilang baryo. ‘Yung mga casualties ng Marawi. Pero i-push pa natin. Plaza Miranda Bombing na sinasabi ng ilan na pivotal point para magbaba ng Martial Law. ‘Yung mga nawawala pa ring mahal sa buhay ng mga biktima umano ng Martial Law. Pati na rin ang conspiracies na pinagbibidahan nina Andres Bonifacio at ni Heneral Luna isama mo. 

‘Yung atakeng open-ended ng Buybust e ang pinakapinaglalaban ng pelikula. Sa tingin ko, ito ay ang swak na swak na pagka-execute ng INVERTED IDEALISM kung saan ihahampas muna sa manonood ang napaka-graphic-it’s-fucking-the-life-out-of-me realities to expose the beauty based on truth. #ItsAboutTime to be change instead of hanging onto the promise na change is coming. Kahit na ikamatay pa natin, dapat nating mahalin ang ating bansa kasi kung hindi tayo, sino? Tapos, nakakatawa pa kasi ang talas ng pagka-sampal na kahit ang righteous, ang idealistic, and bida, e kinain na rin ng sistema pero medyo lang. You really have to get your hands dirty kasi if you play if fair, putangina. Patay ka na agad kahit hindi pa nagsisimula ‘yung giyera.

So, ano na? #ItsAboutTime na. Tara. Two years lang naman e. Hahaha. Lelelelelels. Luhluhluhuhuhuhuhu.  PS: Habang pinanood ko ‘tong Buybust, flashes of Kuchera keep popping in my head, heart and spirit. Sobrang swak ng kwento ng dalawang pelikulang ito sa isa’t isa. Hindi sikat at I think hindi sisikat ang Kuchera kasi sobrang graphic niya at mas nakaka-disturb kaysa sa Buybust. Not meant for mainstream consumption kasi ‘yung talas at tagos niya sagad-buto. But, I still hope one day, we’d be able to watch films like these two and tell ourselves that indeed, change has come. One day. One day at a time.

[ofemptybottlesandmixedtapes-blog]

What Has Been Lost All Along? “Ang Nawawala” Movie Review

If you’re a fan of the local independent scene be it movies or music, this Marie Jamora film is easy to fall in love with.  A mixture of pain, love, and a tinge of hope to do things right again; Ang Nawawala takes you to a rollercoaster of emotions whilst unraveling the not-so-silent-life of Gibson Bonifacio.

Having been away for three years, 20 year-old Gibson (Dominic Roco) comes home to his dysfunctional family only to be reminded him of what’s still missing and why he left. His twin, Jamie (Felix Roco) died in an accident when they were 10  – a tragedy that still weighs heavily on him, forcing him to hide behind his camera as a way of dealing with grief.

The two lead actors gave justice for Jamora’s exceptional storyline for ‘Ang Nawawala’. During its anniversary of its release last August in Katipunan Route 196, Jamora confessed that the Roco brothers weren’t her first choice to play the role; rather she held auditions and opted to shoot her twin-based film with just one actor to portray both. But thank heavens fo the one who pitched the Roco twins—they owned the characters just right before they auditioned in front of Jamora herself.

The film will give you a taste of what indie is like. Settings are mostly local bars where homegrown bands were discovered, some shots are overexposed to put more weight in the scene, and some scenes have no music at all to depict that silence is heavier than all noises combined.

Moreover, OST is 10/10 for Jamora picked the right songs from the right artists to be put in the right scenes. From the electric-duo Tarisus to heart-wrenching lyrics of Ebe Dancel, the movie let the music speak for all the words Gibson wasn’t able to say.

The heaviest scene for me sees the twins final moments together in a cemetery where Gibson finally decides to free himself from guilt and self-hatred. The execution of the scene was so heavy; you need to hold your breath. The twins said their goodbyes without uttering a word. Instead, they took turns in puffing smoke—until it’s over—until Jamie is already gone.

Ang Nawawala took indie to the next level by tackling the delicate matter of internal conflict and the thin line that separates life and death. People are struggling to fight the voices in their heads telling them to cross it. This movie depicts that if something is lost, it might take a while, but eventually, you will find the courage to deal with it and move forward.

[crearcarte]

菲律宾马尼拉10大休闲娱乐，帅气的你值得一试

菲律宾马尼拉10大休闲娱乐，帅气的你值得一试

发表时间:半天前 作者:博牛用户 更多文章

英文版的，翻译太累了，大家凑合看吧。看不懂找谷歌帮忙，版主有时间也可以帮个忙翻译啊。嘿嘿~

While beaches and resorts are typical summer staples, there are a lot of awesome things to do around the city—best part is you don’t have to go too far!

You can bounce around trampoline parks, solve complex puzzles and roleplay, try your hand at archery, or discover your inner speed demon on the racetrack.

Here's a handy list to help you make the best of your summer in Manila…

1) JUMP YARD

Jump Yard is the first and largest trampoline park here in the Philippines. With 2,000 square meters of space, the possibilities of fun seem endless!

Here are a couple of things you can do in the park: plunge into their foam pits, play dodgeball, maneuver through their obstacle course, climb their rock wall, and bounce to your heart's content on Olympic trampolines.

See blog post:JUMP YARD: Mixing Fun & Fitness in the First Trampoline Park in Manila!

JUMP YARD INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK

Frontera Verde Complex, Ortigas Avenue Corner C5, Pasig City

Operating Hours:

Monday to Thursdays: 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm

Fridays 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm

Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Telephone:+632 544 - 0703

Mobile:+63 908 - 472 - 0031 / +63 915 - 618 - 2183

Facebook:JumpyardPH

Instagram:@JumpyardPH

Website:www.jumpyard.ph

2) TRAMPOLINE PARK – GRAVITY ZONE

Just a short walk from the Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong City is Trampoline Park – Gravity Zone.This old warehouse has been transformed into one of the coolest trampoline parks in the Philippines.

In this family-friendly park, you can soar high in the main court, bounce your way to the best slam dunk, play some hardcore games of volleyball and dodgeball, dive into a foam pit, or attend Parkour and Gravity Zumba fitness classes.

See blog post:TRAMPOLINE PARK: Jump, Laugh & Be Fit!

TRAMPOLINE PARK – GRAVITY ZONE

The Portal, Mayflower Street, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City

Website:trampolinepark.ph

E-mail:zgztrampolinepark@gmail.com

Mobile:+639 0545 33879

Facebook:trampolineparkph

3) KIDZANIA

At KidZania Manila, kids ages 4-14 can roleplay their dream jobs in the 55 unique activity centers!With a minimum of 4 hours inside, your kids can experience what it's like to be a pilot, fireman, veterinarian, actor, and more! Children can even earn kidZos, KidZania's currency, and buy goodies at the store!

See blog post:A KidZanian Guide to the Play City of @KidzaniaManila!

KIDZANIA MANILA

Park Triangle, North 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Email:info@kidzania.com.ph

Instagram:@KidzaniaManila

Twitter:@KidzaniaManila

Facebook:Kidzania Manila

Website:manila.kidzania.com

4) DREAMPLAY BY DREAMWORKS

Inspired by the wonderful movies of DreamWorks, DreamPlay is a play center that brings out kids' creativity. Located in the City of Dreams Manila, it's a great place for youngsters to hang out while their parents enjoy the casino.

Some of the things you can do inside DreamPlay are: cooking with Gingy the Gingerbread Man from the Shrek movies, playing in the Afro Circus from Madagascar 3, and making your own dragon in How To Fly Your Dragon (inspired by the How To Train Your Dragon movies).

See blog post:DREAMPLAY by DREAMWORKS (A Review): 11 Tips for Planning your DreamPlay Date with your Kids! @CityofDreamsPH

DREAMPLAY by DreamWorks

Upper Ground Floor, The Shops at the Boulevard, City of Dreams Manila

Operating Hours:10 am to 10 pm

Telephone Numbers: +632 808-0909

Ticket Purchase: At the DreamPlay entrance, or online viaSMtickets.com.

5) MYSTERY MANILA

Bring out your inner sleuth with Mystery Manila! These exciting games are simulated puzzle experiences that can be played by up to 6 people. You and your friends your friends rack your brains to solve puzzles by piecing together complex clues under a time constraint. Each game has an exciting theme, so be sure to check them all out!

See blog post:VIRTUAL VOYAGE: Ocular Rifts and Sci-Fi Mystery Room Challenge @MysteryManila

MYSTERY MANILA (CENTURY CITY MALL BRANCH)

Unit L305 3rd Floor Century City Mall,

Kalayaan Ave. cor. Salamanca St, Brgy. Poblacion,

1210 Makati City , Philippines

Telephone: +632 718 92 51

Mobile: +63 917 820 64 69

Operating Hours:

Mondays to Fridays: 1.00pm to 9.30pm

Holidays/Saturdays/Sundays: 9.00am to 930pm

MYSTERY MANILA (LIBIS BRANCH)

Unit 9A, JW Plaza Building, 195 E. Rodriguez Jr Ave. (also known as C5, right across the street from the entrance of Eastwood, Libis) Brgy. Bagumbayan, 1110 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Telephone: +632 501 28 24

Mobile:+639 175 820 808

6) BREAKOUT MANILA

Ever wanted to experience a zombie apocalypse? Why not experience a zombie apocalypse with fun puzzles?

The most infamous installment of Breakout Philippines is Adarna's Lair, where you play as a detective trying to uncover the secrets of the virus that caused the spread of a zombie outbreak in Manila.Rumor has it that Dr. Adarna has something to do with the outbreak. You must go to his house and look for evidence to tie him to the virus, and find a way to stop the infection before it's too late!

See blog post:BREAKOUT PHILIPPINES: ADARNA'S LAIR - The Hardest Mystery Room to Solve in Manila! @BreakoutPH

BREAKOUT PHILIPPINES

Paragon Plaza Ground floor Reliance St., corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila 1550

Email:support@breakout.com.ph

Instagram:@BreakoutPH

Twitter:@BreakoutPH

Facebook:Breakout Philippines

Website:breakout.com.ph

7) GANDIVA ARCHERY & CAFÉ

In the heart of Ortigas City is a place where archery enthusiasts can go and relieve stress from city life. The Gandiva Archery Range & Cafe got its name from the Hindi epic, Mahabharata. In the poem, Arjuna uses his mythical Gandiva bow at the battle of Kurukshetra.

Grounded in a philosophy of having both a healthy body and a healthy mind, the archery range has a cafe that serves delicious vegetarian meals.

See blog post:Gandiva Archery Range & Café: Living with a Fit Mind and Body at @GandivaPH

GANDIVA ARCHERY RANGE & CAFÉ

Unit 703-705 One Corporate Center, Julia Vargas Cor. Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Philippines

Telephone Number: +638-8771 / 638-4549

Email:info@gandiva.com.ph

Website:www.gandiva.com.ph

Facebook:Gandiva.ph

Twitter:@GandivaPH

Instagram:@GandivaPH

8) CITY KART RACING

Falling every June, The Sodi World Series brings some of the best Go Kart racers from around the world to Paris. Drivers from ages 6 and above compete locally in a series of exciting qualifying rounds before they head to the championships. Of course, you and your family could always just race for fun instead!

See blog post:CITY KART RACING: Are you the Fastest Go-kart Driver in Manila? @CityKartRacing

CITY KART RACING

City Kart Racing, Circuit Makati, Barangay Carmona, Makati City 1207 Philippines

Email:sharon@citykartracing.com

Mobile:+63 917 455 1060 / +63 920 411 2645 / +63 915 447 1060

Facebook:City Kart Racing at Circuit Makati

Website:www.citykartracing.com

Twitter:@CityKartRacing

Operating Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 3:00pm to 12:00am

Friday to Sunday: 10:00am to 12:00am

9) BALL PIT MANILA

If you're tired of the daily grind of adulthood, unleash your inner kid with Ball Pit Manila! Situate in the middle of Makati, it's a perfect hangout for co-workers who want to unwind from the stresses of work.

For P349, you can swim around in the ball pit for an hour and get 2 regular iced teas or coffees. Ball Pit Manila also offers a selection of card and board games for people to enjoy. So if you're near Red Planet Hotel in Makati, drop by for a fun and quirky experience.

See blog post:BALL PIT MANILA: Adult Playground Cafe Filled with 80,000 Balls!

BALL PIT MANILA

101 Urban Avenue, 1224 Makati, Philippines (Beside Red Planet)

Website:www.ballpitmanila.com

Facebook:ballpitmanila

Instagram:@ballpitmanila

Twitter:@ballpitmanila

Operating Hours:

Mon-Sun: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

E-mail:ballpitmanila@gmail.com

10) SKY RANGE

If you want the most luxurious gun-toting experience in Manila, you can opt for the Sky Range at Solaire Resort & Casino. Located on the highest floors, the premier indoor shooting range boasts an awesome arsenal of handguns and rifles as well as a bar and café. Enjoy your shooting experience with a touch of class this summer!

See blog post:Sky Range: State of the Art Indoor Shooting Range @SolaireResort

SKY RANGE

Solaire Resort and Casino, 1 Asean Avenue, Parañaque

Facebook:SolaireSkyRange

Website:www.skyrangeshootingclub.com

Operating Hours:Tue-Sun: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

(Monday is open for walk-ins)

Mobile:+63 906 454 7116

Telephone:+632 548 4870, +632 548 4871

E-mail:skyrangegunclub@gmail.com

原帖地址：http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2016/03/top-summer-activities-manila.html#BWj9Xs75DUTkreLh.97

声明：本文由新闻源或入驻作者撰写，除博牛官方账号外，观点仅代表作者本人，不代表博牛立场.

本文采纳自社区会员"Zod"的发表,点此进入原帖与作者讨论>>

分享到： QQ空�� 微博 腾讯微博 微信 更多

[purplesurveys]

88

Were you alone today? No. My siblings are at home with me and my parents will be arriving home from their holiday later today, but I’m also wishing I had other company.

Who was the last person you saw today? My sister.

What do you need to let go of? I don’t let go of things, and that’s exactly the problem with this. But maybe I need to let go of everything that happened in 2015? I keep looking back at that time and sharing stories despite Gab having to tell me that she hates that time. I never learn.

What movie are you looking forward to? I don’t think there are good ones I’m excited about lately.

Have you played the lottery? Nope.

What recently happened that made you proud of yourself? I was able to park in a busy road in that it required me to briefly take up a lane lol. I parked really well too, I’ll never forget it HAH 

Who did you see the most today? My siblings, but technically I stayed locked up in my room for most of the day. 

How much is gasoline per gallon? I don’t keep track of that at all...I just pay and hope my gas increases by 2-3 bars... 

What was your horoscope today? Was it accurate? I’ve never seriously checked my horoscope, but I do always find myself reading the ones all over Twitter.

What are you most afraid of? Not finding a stable job and not earning the amount of money that would make me and my family happy. 

What’s the biggest thing you have going on? My relationship. I value that more than anything; it’s precious to me and it’s important that I keep it healthy. 

What did you accomplish today? I had to drive out to get something printed today for my parents. Then the day took a turn for the worst and I managed to not kill myself, which was nice. 

Did you act your age today? Probably not. I felt 11 today. 

How busy was your day today? Not busy at all, though I had intended it to be. Today was supposed to be working for my Journ paper and review for my Physics midterm, but I nearly ended up doing something stupid instead and now Gab’s keeping close tabs on me. 

What is your address? Yes.

What do you wish there was less of in the world? Bad drivers.

What is stopping you? From?

What were your chores today? None, other than the stuff I had to get printed. 

What was the last thing that made you laugh out loud? The conversation Angela and I had yesterday. I don’t have to say what it was about, suffice it to say it made my day :-(

Who did you eat dinner with? I ate by myself tonight. 

How did you make a difference in the world today? I went to a rundown, super sketchy computer shop today, but I made sure to greet and be nice to the one operating it who probably gets shitty, rowdy male customers every day.

What is one thing you take with you everywhere? My phone and wallet.

The last gift I’ve given was ____. A box of doughnuts for my girlfriend’s younger sisters.  Ever wake up early on Saturdays to go Garage Sale shopping? Hmm no. Not a lot of garage sales that happen in my neighborhood...

When was the last time you got a nose bleed? I’ve never had my nose bleed.

Do you have any picture frames without a picture in them? No, I don’t really keep picture frames, let alone buy them.

Do you keep magazines by your toilet? We don’t. I bring my phone to the toilet mainly haha. 

What did you last take a picture of with your camera? My dad asked me to get his work folders for him and I took a picture of them to make sure I got the right ones.

The last time you got dressed up, where did you go? Gab and I were celebrating our first anniversary and we decided to go to Bonifacio High Street!!! We ate at this French restaurant that was probably too fancy for us but fuck it, we wanted to treat ourselves.

Are you proud of who you are? I mean if I wasn’t then who would?

If you were a waiter/waitress, would you make good tips? Maybe. I’m friendly if I have to, but I’m also super terrible at human interaction that I really just don’t know how well I’d fare.

Forget about toppings. What type of CRUST do you like on pizzas? Stuff that shit with mozzarella. I hate thin crust, too.

Have you ever stolen a road sign or traffic barrier? Nah because 1) I’m too much of a wuss and 2) I don’t know what I’d do with them after... 

Captain Crunch vs. Count Chocula: Who makes the better cereal? I don’t like either.  <-

Would you prefer an ice cream sundae or an ice cream cone? Cone! Makes me feel like a kid again. 

Is chapstick a necessity for you? Not really.

What are the best kind of Girl Scout cookies? I’ve never tried any of those.

Do you constantly doubt yourself? Yup, I’m your girl. 

Do you like to have ice in your drinks? Yeah, always. On my cruise last year I didn’t know Chinese people don’t put ice in their drinks, so a few days of getting lukewarm water nearly drove me mad. Apparently it’s unusual to ask for ice??? But I needed my cold water and so I got just that.

What did you eat for breakfast? Leftover pork chop from last night. 

What song are you most likely to sing in the shower? I usually sing whatever I was listening to just before getting in.

Can you cross your eyes? Yup. 

When was the last time you went to the dentist? June for a physical whatever that I needed before getting to enroll in my school.

If a color represented your mood right now what color would it be and why? Dirty white. I feel as if I’m fading, and that’s just the color I identify with.