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An open letter to my friend and soul character, Monica.
An open letter to my friend and soul character, Monica. Someone who overthinks is also someone who overloves. Ahh! that quote hitd the heart in the same way cupid strikes his dart. Monica Geller, the super organized, super smart, classy woman, you have always been the backbone of your group, the one whom everyone would turn to when in need, or when they needed a shoulder to cry on. Family is the safe place that shields you from the animosity of the outer world. It helps you build your self-image and creates a sense of belonging.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Critique
The one when Joey Tells Rachel
I am falling in love with you! I don’t get it! I said I am falling in love with you. The very noteworthy scene between Rachel and Joey in the most-watched sitcom friends tells us about love. The very fact that Joey fell love in with Rachel has contradictory reactions from the audience. Joey and Rachel have been friends for several years, and friendship is something that comes with its rules and regulations, its ups and downs. Humans are contracted beings, the ones who take everything for granted when it comes easy.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Critique
From Eye Candy to Mind Boggler: Unveiling the Puzzling Narrative of "Anyone but You
From Eye Candy to Mind Boggler: Unveiling the Puzzling Narrative of "Anyone but You The visual appeal of exotic locations and captivating yet stimulating romantic comedies has always been soaring for decades. The audience loves an escape from their mundane lives into a whirlwind of romance, with heartwarming plots and a sizzling chemistry. Anyone But You sets the bar high when it comes to a visually appealing storyline and the ensemble, yet falls flat with its plot, leaving the audience contemplating and uninterested as the story unfolds. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare is said to be the inspiration for the movie Anyone But You. That may or may not be the case, though, as Shakespeare's entire body of work has become imbued with archetypal meanings—just as every detective has some debt to Sherlock Holmes. Let's get straight to this rom-com and discuss the various nuances of this film
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Critique
GOMBURZA review: A satisfying and compelling story of Filipino Nationalism
The tale of three Filipino priests, who gave way for the rise and development of the “Filipino” identity, and of the revolution itself is brought to life through Pepe Diokno’s film titled ‘GOMBURZA’, providing a detailed and lively portrayal of the lives of those prominent figures, bringing a very strong emphasis to the film’s nationalist theme.
By Roz Julian M. Pescador2 years ago in Critique
Metro Manila Film Festival: The Glory Philippine Cinema
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has been a staple event for Filipinos every Christmas season. Families and friends gather together in cinemas to watch films as their kind of bonding and celebration. They share laughter and tears whenever they are inside cinemas, because the cinema experience is a collective experience that everyone enjoys, especially if it is being done during holidays with your loved ones. With the comeback of the popularity of MMFF in this post pandemic era, does it equate with the improving quality films of Philippine cinema?
By Justin Dave Yecla2 years ago in Critique
Past Lives: A melting candle of love.
Unrequited love is one of the most enduring and compelling concepts in films. It's a theme that has been dealt with in numerous films, with each presenting its own distinct perspective on the sorrow, desire, and beauty of unfulfilled love. One of the most fascinating characteristics of unrequited love is its capacity to elicit a strong sensation of "What if?" What if things had gone differently? What if feelings were expressed? What if the timing had been correct? All of these questions were gracefully portrayed in Past Lives (2023)---an Oscar nominated film directed by Celine Song.
By Justin Dave Yecla2 years ago in Critique
Navigating Adolescent Emotions: Insights from Inside Out 2
Growing up, we experience a lot of emotions: happiness, sadness, anger. We have various emotions inside us, and it's extremely okay to feel them. We are entitled to our own feelings — that's what I learned from Inside Out: to mindfully embrace our emotions rather than suppressing them, because emotions have a purpose.
By Adriana David2 years ago in Critique
Unraveling ‘Bayan Ko,’ A Smuggled Film Worth of Freedom and Fiasco
A recollection of the dark past they want to eradicate. A reflection of the diming present they manipulate. All wrapped in a smuggled film “Bayan Ko,” is an uncompromised story screened in 1984 at the expense of its fearless director’s liberty.
By Betchie Villar2 years ago in Critique
