Panatang makabayan...Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas...Ito ang aking lupang sinilangan...Ito ang tahanan ng aking lahi...
Sa panahon ngayon, kilala pa nga ba natin ang mga propagandista noon?
Marahil ay hindi na. Sinu-sino nga ba ang mga ito? Ano nga ba ang pinaglalaban ng mga propagandistang ito? Bakit nga ba sila naging sikat at bakit hanngang ngayon ay pilit pa rin nating inaalala ang kanilang mga naging kontribusyon sa ating bansa?
Ang tanong, meron nga ba? Kung oo, anu ano naman ang mga ito?
Unahin na lamang natin itong ating Pambansang bayaning si Jose Rizal. Nakilala sa bansag na Laong lann, siya na marahil ang pinkasikat na pilipino kasunod ni Pacquiao, ni Darna, ni Marina, ni Dyesebel, ni Captain Barbel, ni Sharon Cuneta, nina Juday at Piolo, nina John Lloyd at Bea, nina Panday at Eden, ng Cueshe, ng Hale, nina Nyoy at Nina, ng MYMP, ni Charo Santos at Wowo-Willie, ng mga Eat Bulaga Hosts, nina Kris at James Yap, nina Claudine at Raymart, nina Mahal, Mura at Jimboy, ng mga PBB Housemates...
Sikat pa nga ba siya?
Mabalik tayo kay Rizal. Noong kapanahunan ni Rizal, maaaring sabihin nating dakila ang kaniyang mga nagawa, ngunit kung ngayon nabuhay si Rizal, marahil hindi lang siya ipapadala sa Dapitan. Kung si Erap nasa Tanay, saan naman kaya ipapadala nf rihemeng Arroyo ang katulad ni Rizal na walang ibang ninais kundi ang palayin ang bansa laban sa mga tiwali at mapagsamantala.
Kung nabubuhay lamang si Rizal, malamang hindi lamang ang Daily Tribune ang pinagiinitan ng pamahalaang Arroyo, kundi maging ang komapanyang pinapasukan niya. O baka naman kasama na siya ni Jose Ma. Sison at namumuhay na ngayon sa The Netherlands.
Ngunit gustuhin naman kaya ni Rizal na doon manirahan ng permanente, o gayahin nito si Ninoy na matapos ang matagal tagal ding pananahimik ay bumalik sa bansa, nabaril sa airport, at namatay. Nabalo tuloy si Cory at naging presidente at sumikat naman si Kris na ngayo'y malapit na ding ikasal.
Kung nagakagayo'y matatawag pa bang bayani si Rizal, gayong maraming babae ang maglalabasan at sasabihing may relasyon sila nito. Hindi kaya sa halip na kilalanin si Rizal ay puro pangaalipusta ang matanggap nito sa Gabriela at ipakulong pa ni Atty. Katrina Legarda?
Ano naman kaya ang masasabi ni Sec Gonzales sa mga tulad ni Rizal?
Malipat naman tayo kay Marcelo H. del Pilar o Plaridel. Isa sa mga naging punong patnugot ng La Solidaridad. Isa sa mga propagandistang nakilala dahil sa pagsusulat niya sa sariling wika. Hindi na siya gumamit ng ibang wika gaya ng karamihan sa ibang mga propagandista na sa wikang Kastila nagsusulat.
Ang tanong, san kaya siya nagsusulat ngayon kung nabubuhay pa siya? Malamang dahil tagalog ang gamit niya ay sa tabloid siya nagsusulat.
Ano kaya ang masasabi niya kapag ang kaniyang mga isinusulat ay may katabing hubad na larawan ni Maui Taylor, o kaya'y ni Joyce Jimenez? Paano kung si Keanne Reeves ang naroon? Matuwa kaya si del Pilar kapag nagkagayon?
Malamang mawalan ng interes ang mga mambabasa kay del Pilar. Bagkus ay maraming magagalit sa kanya kabilang na ang Gabriela at ang mga ayaw sa pornograpiya kuno. Kabilang na sina Manoling Morata. Patay kang del Pilar ka.
Ang susunod ay ang unang editor ng La Solidaridad na si Graciano Lopez Jaena. Sino nga ba siya?
Tubong jaro, Iloilo, tumira siya sa Madrid ng halos 15 taon. Ganon?
Malamang sa hindi, paguwi niya dito'y sisikat talaga siya ng husto. Malamang na kahilera niya sa kasikatan sina Thalia, Joyce Jimenez, Troy Montero, Sandara Park, at Sam Milby. Ang tanong nga lang, hanggang kailan naman?
Alam naman natin na tayong mga Pinoy, kay daling magsawa. Dapat magaling ka. Kung wala ka talagang talento sa larangan pinasok mo, isang araw pagkagising mo, wala ng papansin sayo.
Baka nga mas sikat pa sayo ang mga bida sa Goin Bulilit eh. Tingnan mo nga't naka-isang taon na sila. Malamang sa hindi mas marami pang nanood sa pambatang programang ito kaysa ang makinig o magbasa sa mga gawa nitong si Lopez-Jaena.
O marahil ay nasa bakuran na ito ng Dos at kasama nina Karen Davila, Ted Failon at Julius Babao sa TV Patrol World. O baka naman nasa ANC ito, o para sa mga kapuso natin ay nasa Pinoy TV naman ito. Ang tanong, may nakakapanood nga ba ng Pinoy TV? Nagtatanong lang po.
Siyempre pa, naririyan din naman si Antonio Luna, kapatid ng pintor na si Juan, at nakilala sa taguring Taga-ilog.
Si Luna ay isang magaling na propagandista. Nagtapos din siya ng parmasiya at naging heneral sa pamamagitan ni Aguinaldo.
Kung buhay pa si Aguinaldo ngayon, ano kaya ang masasabi nito sa kontobersiya ngayon sa Philippine Marines? Kilala niya kaya si Ping Lacson? Eh si Gringo Honasan?
Kasama kaya siya sa Oakwood Mutiny? Eh ano naman ang masasabi niya sa EDSA 1? Eh sa EDSA 2? EDSA 3? EDSA 4? EDSA 5? EDSA 6? EDSA 7... EDSA 998?EDSA 999? Mendiola 1? Mendiola 2? Mendiola 3? Ayala 1? Ayala 2? Ayala 3? Ayala 4? Ayala 5? Ayala 6? Welcome Rotonda 1? Welcome Rotonda 2? Whew! Tama na!
Eh sa EO 1017? Ano naman kaya ang say ng ating magiting na bayaning heneral?
Sino pa ba? Ah, si Mariano Ponce na nakilala din sa mga tawag na Naning, Kalipulo at Tigabalang. Hmmm...
Ano kaya ang masasabi ng senado dito kay Ponce? Hindi kaya nila ito paimbestigahan tulad ni Jose Velarde? Sa dami ng kanyang katauhan, hindi kaya siya mahirap sa pagfigile ng ITR niya? Baka naman habulin ito ng BIR tulad ng ginawa kay Juday, Regine at Goma?
At hindi kaya ito mahirapan sa mga papeles niya, lalo na sa passport na gagamitin niya? Baka sapitin din niya angsinapit nina April Boy, Anjeanette Agbayari, mag-aswang Daboy at Ness sa mga paliparan sa ibang bansa?
Huwag naman sana, dahil baka may mga isyung tutkan ng baril at kung anu-ano pang pambababoy kuno ang maglabasan.
Ang kagandahan nga lang dito kay ay sanggang-dikit ito kay Dr. Sun Yat Sen, pinuno ng Kuomintang at ang kauna-unahang pangulo ng Republika ng Tsina. Hmmm... Kung nabubuhay ngayon ang dalawa'y marahil, hindi lamang sa Tsina pinagbawal ang Memoirs of a Geisha. Hehe...
At ang huli sa aking listahan ay si Jose Ma. Panganiban o kilala sa tawag na JoMaPa.
Kung buhay ngayon si JoMaPa, malamang hindi ito kilala ngayon. Bakit?
Uso pa ba ang mga kanyon ngayon? Malamang sa pagsusulat na lamang natuon ang atensiyon nito, hanggang sa nagutom at namatay ng dilat ang mga mata.
Ngunit sa dami ng koneksiyon nito, tiyak may magandang kinabukasang naghihintay dito. Tiyak iyon!
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We are persuaded that no sacrifices are too little to win the rights and the liberty of a nation that is oppressed by slavery.

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Zhang ZiYi...
Memoirs of A Chinese Geisha???

THINGS ARE GETTING WORST AND WORST FOR ME...

I WANT A VACATION!!!

I DO NEED ONE RIGHT NOW!!!

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Brokeback Mountain
Two Down... Three More...

Brokeback Mountain may be the most talked-about film that I ever encountered so far. Especially, it being the Oscar front-runner and with its highly talked-about theme, there's no way anyone would miss the chance of hearing what Brokeback is all about.When I told myself, that I would be watching all the five films nominated for the Best Picture contention, I was aware that it included this controversial film. And it was something that I want to do - watch and judge Brokeback myself. An see if it really lives up to what people - critics and moviegoers alike - are saying about Brokeback.Heath Ledger is probably the biggest winner with regards to this film. Him being nominated for almost all award giving bodies, and getting praises for his work. Jake Gyllenhaal on the other hand, was the one who was being underpraised. .I was supposed to watch it either at Gateway or at Eastwood, but as fate intervened I wasn't able to get there on time. So, I ended watching it at Ali Mall, with me running all over Araneta Center, just so that I would be able to get there on time and without me being late for work.The movie started kinda slow for me. Although I wasn't really thinking of explosive scenes at the start of the movie, I felt like I'm getting bored on the early few minutes of Brokeback. But one thing that I really liked about Brokeback was the use of its musical scoring. The scoring, from the very start was neatly picked and was used with great timing.It was really hard to tackle a movie with a gay themes on it, specially if the movie doesn't want to make us laugh but to make us fall in love with the characters. It was like watching Romeo and Juliet, but having two Romeos, or watching A Walk To Remember, without Jamie Sullivan, or Titanic with Jack falling for another Jack.But as I told myself, Brokeback is not JUST a Gay movie. It's more than two guys fucking each other. It tackles life around the sixties, infidelity, marital bliss, and a whole lot more.And Ang Lee, was really great in making this film, and turn a complete trash into a masterpiece. Though I may confess that I wasn't really the emotional wreck watching this movie. I did not cry while watching the movie just like the way I cried with Armaggedon, The Notebook, I Am Sam and The Big Fish. But the big surprise is, Brokeback made my heart ache more than it should.The movie was great in its own ways. And I know, that people will always remember that one time or another, we fell in love with Jack Twist's and Ennis del Mar's love story.

The characters...

01. Heath Ledger indded hold the distinction of being on the lead role for this film. But I still think that without Jack Twist, Ennis del Mar, his character would just be a nobody. Ledger was great on this movie, but that's all I can say. His performance is what I can say an already expected performance from an actor like him, but unlike really great actor, I didn't see any depth on his performance.

02. Jake Gyllenhaal's portrayal of Jack Twist. I just don't know why in the world were people giving all the praises to Hedger, when it was so obvious what great performance Gyllenhaal gave in this movie. I just loved his character. Though it could be seen at the start that he was gay (though some may object to this) he was able to show the true meaning of being discreet. He was able to portray the life of a gay man, trying to live a life that he was supposed to live.

In a society like that of the movie's, it would really be hard for a gay man like that of Jack Twist to be out and tell the world of who he really is. I just do hope that after this movie, Gyllenhaal would be making more Oscar worthy films...

03. Michelle William's performance was probably her best ever. I just do hope she wins the Oscar. She was just so great. When I first saw her on Dawson's Creek, I really hate her. from the way she looked to the way she acts. But with Brokeback under her belt, she was just so great that I can place her alongside my other favorite Renee Zellweger.

Alma, Twist's wife on the movie showed what it meant by unconditional love. Seeing her husband kissing another man was probably the biggest blow a wife can see from their husband. It was so painful to her, yet she tried to hide it, thinking about the family they built and the love she have for Jack.

04. Anne Hathaway. Well, the role may be too short for us to remember her, but at least she gave her best. Though, she did look older now. Hehe...

Five of my most favorite scenes...

#5

The scene when Ennis learned that Jack already died. From geeting the letter to the conversation with Jack's wife. Both Ennis and Jack's wife were holding their feelings afraid to tell each other what they know and how they feel. It was probably the greatest part of Hathaway on this film. The only negative about it was the lack of emotion coming from Ledger's performance. That scene could have made me cry, but it did not. I tried my best to be carried away withe scene, but I never was. There were something missing... I just can't explain what.

#4

The scene when Ennis found the jacket on Jack's closet. There I could say that Ledger was great. I liked the scene so much... Need I say more?

# 3

The scene where Jack and Ennis saw each other again after four long years. Both were married now and have kids, but the scene was just so true that you can't help but be happy when the two were reunited. Ang Lee was able to show what it felt like when you were away from your love one for more than how-many-years-you-could-tell. It was so painful, yet so enduring watching that scene and playing it back on your mind over and over again.

Also on that scene was William's great performance. The registration of fear/love/anger/pain all over her face was so genuine that I have nothing else to do but...

#2

The one scene where Jack was driving very happy after learning that Ennis got into divorce. Then on the next scene, you would see him crying after Ennis declined to go with him and stay in Texas with him. You see, I just love Gyllenhaal's performance on this movie.

#1

"I wish I knew how to quit on you!" That was probably the greatest line I ever heard. And yes, it came from Gyllenhaal himself. It's just so true that I ended up crying when I thought that after almost half of the movie, I won't be crying. But with that line alone... Tears were streaming down my cheeks...

One Nice GOAL!!!

Yesterday, it was the very disturbing yet inspiring movie, MUNICH. But today, another inspiring movie made my day. This time it was the light drama, GOAL! The Dream Begins. It may not have the same publicity, but this film really caught my attention the first time I saw a poster of the movie. What more now that I've actually seen the movie already.

It may have been months ago when I got a glimpse of the poster while passing by along SM North. It was then that I told myself that this is one movie I won't allow to pass without me seeing it.

Then yesterday, I learned that today will be the opening day for Goal. Which prompted me to wake up early and watch it before my shift starts today. I know that it would be asking too much from me to wake up that early since I would have no sleep at all and I would have to work for nine long hours. But still, GOAL is GOAL, and I know that I really wanted to see the movie. So why not?

Goal is the story of Santiago Martinez. A young Mexican-American boy whose only dream is to become a professional soccer player. He was gifted with the skill but his father is hindering him to follow his heart and achieve the dream. His father wants him and his younger brother to follow his footstep and start up their own business - hard labor that is.

But young Santi knows what he wants and will do anything to follow his heart. He works hard, day and night to earn money for himself. everything about the movie falls exactly on where it should be. Over-all, I really liked the movie. More than I thought I would...

Five things I liked about this movie...

01. The story itself. Am just an avid fan of movies about the trials and triumphs of people, specially when they're sports superstars and movie stars as well. It's just so great to see their lives before they become who they are now. It makes them more human. It makes dreaming more realistic. It makes me dream more and dream big, and bigger and bigger.

02. Kuno Becker's performance was great. I just don't know if he's really a proffesional player or what, but the way he depicted Santi's life... It's just so amazing. And by the way, ask him to smile... c",)

03. The determination. The spirit of Santi's life is so contagious. I really love the trainings when he fell thousand of times. He stood up again. Fell again. Stood up again. Was booted out from training sessions. Was asked to go back again and try-out. Was asked to leave again. Was back again... I just can't help but admire Santi's determination. I just wish I have the same determination that he has.

04. The competition. I may honestly say that aside from how the game is being played and my uncle being one of the national coaches of RP Team, i know nothing about the game anymore. But the way the movie was recounted, its just hard not to fall in love with the movie and soccer itself.

05. It gives hope, hopefully not just to me... But to everybody who had the chance to see the movie. The movie's just so positive. It may not have BIG social issues but it do have some that happens everyday and eveywhere that we tend to disregard it.

What I didn't like about the movie...

01. Simplicity. The story was so simple... But maybe t'was also another reason why I fell in love with it. Am not sure... Hehe!

02. Predictability. This is one thing that I hate about movies. They're just too predictable that even on your sleep, you would be able to guess what might happen on the next few scenes. Yes, stories need not to have deep subject matters to tell us or disturbing social issues to tackle about, but still, it should be somewhat unpredictable.

03. Uhmmm... Can't think of anything more. told you, I loved the movie... Hehehe! Hope you could catch it too.

MUNICH
One Down... Four To Go...

Being an avid fan of the Oscars, am really preparing myself to watch THOUSAND of films this next few months to accomodate my movie cravings.

And the first film that caught my attnetion that's currently on theaters now was munich. I was supposed to watch the movie last Monday, but only got the chance yesterday. I can honestly say that I know nothing about the tragedy that occured at the 1972 Munich Olympics. That made me more interested on watching the film. I know for a fact that it would contain very graphic scenes, but I wasn't prepared for what was on that film.

In a society where tons and tons of lives were wasted because of terrorism, watching the terrorists' point of views are somewhat hard to digest. The movie didn't run because of the story. The story is the movie itself.

Eric Bana's portrayal of Avner was great, although I know for a fact that great is probably one big understatement. He may not be nominated for the Best Actor category, but his performance... its just... *****

Steven Sielberg's movie really moved something inside of me.

One thing I notice though is that it seems nobody's interested with the film specially with the BIG openings of local films like GMA Films' I Will Always Love You and Star Cinema's Close to You. Too bad for us since we still haven't really moved on from the Filipinism that was inflicted to us by our forefathers. Only if moviegoers would just start to choose and choose wisely on which films can make them a better person and help them understand what's really going on in a dynamic society we are living in...

Anyway here's the five things I like about the film...

01. I was given a chance to know what happened on that tragc day of Munich Olympics. You see, I was born 13 years after that. and it seems that it was not even mentioned to me by any living person I know, nor was it mentioned in any television show I ever saw...

02. Avner, Louis and his Papa's character were sooooo realistic. the distinction of Avner's two different lives were great. Avner, the father and husband in contrast to Avner, the terrorist was something to take note of. It may be true that one can be evil, but there's always something in a person that makes him cry. Avner is one example of that. Sometime's we tend to forget who we are, what we are made of and what our mission in life is. hope that Munich can answer that and make us rethink of what's going on in our society and what WE CAN DO to help.

Louis and his so-called Papa's indifferences were also something to watch. Yes, they may be connected to the terrorists and to anybody else, but the way they were depicted in the film, the best thing taht really caught my attention is that they're still a ordinary people, who have families. They may have big houses, make big money, but the father-son relationship was something I can't help but notice.

03. The timing of the film is something to be commended. It's hard to create an experimental movie that people will watch specially with a theme of terrorism. At this time of our lives, where war and terrorism is so rampant, its hard to sell something that people can either praise you or condemn you. But the courage to create one film like this...

04. The scene where Avner talked to his mom on the hospital scene almost made me choke. "One look at you and I know everything I have to know." Need I say more???

05. Seven Spielberg... Would I watch it if not for him? Would Oscar notice it without him? Your guess is as good as mine...

five things I don't like about the film...

01. The VISUALS. The storyline, acting and directing may be stunning, but the visuals are just too much for me. I even have to hold my breathe for some scenes, just so I wouldn't puke or what. Hehe...

02. The story ledt a lot of holes that until now am trying to answer. the ending was also something I wasn't prepared for.

03. The character of Geoffrey rush Ephraim... I wasn't really able to know him.

04. Was hoping for a balanced portrayal of Avner's two lives, but just saw a small part of him being the husband and father. Bana's portrayal was great, but the character was somewhat shallow in some ways...

05. It was just toooooooo LONG for me. That I never thought it would ever end. And when it did... Arghhh...