Posts Tagged movies

Across the Universe.

Posted by roanne in Across the Universe, Music, The Beatles on July 7, 2009

I’m currently playing The Beatles on loop whilst enjoying my funky piece of equipment, and it reminds me of this musical-slash-movie: Across the Universe.

Across the Universe

It’s a love story of estranged lovers, an American girl named Lucy (hence, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds) and a British boy named Jude (Hey Jude), amidst the chaotic 60′s of anti-war protests, freedom of speech and civil rights. The Beatles‘ songs were used throughout the film. More than the mushiness, expect whimsical, often colorful visual allusions to each scenes intertwined with the band’s music such as Help!, Let it Be, Strawberry Fields, amongst others.

Here’s one track where they obviously got the musical’s title. ;)

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Good News Philippines!

Posted by roanne in Personal Moods, Philippines on May 26, 2009

I just wonder why do we Filipinos submerge ourselves with nothing but bad news? Sad but true, it really beats our innate attitude of being one of the optimistic people in the world. It sorely kills our sunny disposition in life. Well, I myself cannot blame the majority for its utmost fixation for all the bad. I cannot deny the fact that most of this things truly need everyone’s heed–things like the obstinate push for charter change, book blockade, non-stop extrajudicial killings, swine flu pandemic, etc.

So here’s the recap for all the good things that happened in the Philippines as of this late:

Adieu Livre Bocus.

At last, the infamous (well, at least to most bloggers and Net-active bibliophiles) book blockade is over.

“President Arroyo ordered the immediate lifting of the customs duty on book importation,” Remonde said in a text message to The STAR.

It’s a great thing that UNESCO took heed, which made the government act fast. :)

Filipino wins Best Director in Cannes Film Festival

Brillante Mendoza wins Best Director in Cannes Film Festival 2009 - Photo by Festival de Cannes

Award-winning director Brillante Mendoza bagged the prize for Best Director in the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival, beating the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Ang Lee.

See Hollywood Reporter’s interview on Brillante Mendoza about his film and the Philippine Government here.

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Curious over Slumdog Millionaire.

Posted by roanne in Movie Reviews, Slumdog Millionaire on January 12, 2009

Slumdog Millionaire

After watching “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” last night, I resolved to look for more flicks to watch. And yes, I just remember about the Golden Globe Awards being held recently. So, I took a few clues from there.

Speaking of curiosity, the movie Slumdog Millionaire piques my curiosity above all else. It’s a rags-to-riches story of an indigent Indian orphan whose life has been changed by joining in a local TV game show, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? I ought not to read the rest, lest I might get some spoilers which will make watching it less exciting. Read the rest of this entry »

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