100
June 17, 2009I’m not really into Filipino independent films because I find them too garrish and has an in-your-face presentation of the harsh realities of life. But a couple of friends decided to watch the indie film entitled 100 and since I didn’t want to be a party pooper, I just went with the flow. I didn’t know anything about the film, had no inkling whatsoever. I was so disinterested and just prepared myself to endure the next couple of hours that I didn’t even read the synopsis at the back of the dvd case.
At the start of the film, the main character caught my attention (for those who know ME, you’d know why). But what really held my interest was the plot of the movie. By no means was it original but I liked the way how it was presented. It was realistic enough and this will sound corny but it “spoke” to me. I don’t know why but I could relate to the protagonist. It made me think what if it happened to me —- what would i do? Would I do the same things? Or just the opposite?
The acting of the main characters were understated but believable. But what I really liked about it was that the director didn’t build up the dramatic scenes. Normally, Filipino directors have the tendency to milk dramatic scenes so that the viewers would cry. I’m glad to say the I didn’t shed a single tear watching this movie but at the same time I got the message it was trying to convey. It didn’t pull a tug in my heart but rather it made ponder on a lot of things. The humor interjected in the scenes were funny and unexpected.
I purposely didn’t give away any detailed info (read: no spoilers) about the movie because I recommend watching the film. =o)
Just an update
June 16, 2009Sorry, been busy with tumblr. So far, I’m proud to note that I’ve been posting an original quote since I started it which was more than a month ago. But I don’t know how long I can keep it up. No, the problem’s not the churning of quotes. I have a well of a mind for my reserves. It’s presentation of the quotes that’s weighing me down. It’s hard finding the right pix that would go with the quote, not to mention the layout. I know it isn’t exactly rocket science and my designs are quite simple at best but I don’t have a lot of time on my hands right now. Been busy with a lot of things. But posting these words from my head proves to be quite cathartic.
For those who commented on them, thanks for the positive feedback. Let me reiterate (again!) that those quotes may not be about me. Those words might have popped in my head because I was thinking of somebody’s predilection, was inspired by a movie, series or book or I was mulling over something inconsequential.
On a different note, just got back from a short vacay with some friends and what-nots. Had a great time. We stayed at a kinda expensive but fab place. It wasn’t hoity-toity but it was plush and romantic. It was a perfect “get-away” place not so far from the city. We ate, shopped, lounged, swam, bonded, got pampered and took lotsa pix —- basically we lived the “hedonistic” life… hehehe… =oP
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