controversies and making history
The Da Vinci Code is undoubtedly one of the most controversial films this year. Following the movie The Passion of the Christ and the documentary Gospel of Judas, Ron Howard’s movie adaptation of Dan Brown’s best-selling novel discusses the life of Jesus Christ. And the whole Catholic world is on its toes for two very different reasons—some are very eager to watch it while the others are quick to challenge it because they think it will shake their’s and others’ faith.
I saw the movie last Sunday at Gateway in Cubao. The movie is banned in all cinemas in Manila and Manila Mayos Atienza backs the order. Manila cinemas exhibiting the movie will be reprimanded. At 10 am, many people had already fallen in line to be part of (hi)story. Who are you kidding? Some people not watch the movie because they are fans of the novel (some, including myself, have not even read the book), much more fans of Tom Hanks or the relatively unknown French actress Audrey Tautou. Some of these people watched the movie because they did not want to be left out in the latest buzz. Just imagine hearing your office mates or classmates talk about it and there you are looking stupid and have nothing to share.
The actors did a splendid job especially Tautou who played Sophie and the gorgeous Paul Bettany (he, not Hugh Grant, is definitely the yummiest British actor known to Hollywood world) who played Silas. But aside from that, there are no more praises I can think of. I also overheard my brother talking to his friend in the phone saying the movie was not faithful to the book. To those who read the novel, watch and figure out for yourselves. The movie is forgettable; no wonder it received lukewarm reviews from movie critics. It was a thriller that did not really thrill me. But if you have some bucks to spare, or are too bored with your lonely lives, or do not want to look stupid in front of your colleagues, watch the movie. Please forget my unparallel sentence construction. ^__^
I dare appeal to the moralists who want the movie banned, watch the movie. You are being extra stupid because aside from not being able to relate with your colleagues who have seen the movie and talk about it, you are already judging it when, in fact, you have not even been able to see the movie. Chillax!! Be reasonable.
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Congratulations to Oracion, Emata and Garduce, the first three Filipinos who have reached the summit of Mt. Everest. I am not sure, though, if I got your names right. Next time, please don’t fall prey to the trap of the two warring networks. Share with each other the triumph of conquering the highest peek in the world and being Filipino. This is not a victory for the Kapamilya’s and the Kapuso’s. This is the victory of the entire Filipino Nation.
But being Pinoy is, in many instances, equated with being controversial. I read recently that a wife of a mountaineer is claiming that her husband (I forgot the name), was the first one to reach the summit—yes, ahead of Oracion. Hayyy!! Abangan na lang natin ang susunod na kabanata!!
Smile naman dyan!! God bless us all!!
I saw the movie last Sunday at Gateway in Cubao. The movie is banned in all cinemas in Manila and Manila Mayos Atienza backs the order. Manila cinemas exhibiting the movie will be reprimanded. At 10 am, many people had already fallen in line to be part of (hi)story. Who are you kidding? Some people not watch the movie because they are fans of the novel (some, including myself, have not even read the book), much more fans of Tom Hanks or the relatively unknown French actress Audrey Tautou. Some of these people watched the movie because they did not want to be left out in the latest buzz. Just imagine hearing your office mates or classmates talk about it and there you are looking stupid and have nothing to share.
The actors did a splendid job especially Tautou who played Sophie and the gorgeous Paul Bettany (he, not Hugh Grant, is definitely the yummiest British actor known to Hollywood world) who played Silas. But aside from that, there are no more praises I can think of. I also overheard my brother talking to his friend in the phone saying the movie was not faithful to the book. To those who read the novel, watch and figure out for yourselves. The movie is forgettable; no wonder it received lukewarm reviews from movie critics. It was a thriller that did not really thrill me. But if you have some bucks to spare, or are too bored with your lonely lives, or do not want to look stupid in front of your colleagues, watch the movie. Please forget my unparallel sentence construction. ^__^
I dare appeal to the moralists who want the movie banned, watch the movie. You are being extra stupid because aside from not being able to relate with your colleagues who have seen the movie and talk about it, you are already judging it when, in fact, you have not even been able to see the movie. Chillax!! Be reasonable.
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Congratulations to Oracion, Emata and Garduce, the first three Filipinos who have reached the summit of Mt. Everest. I am not sure, though, if I got your names right. Next time, please don’t fall prey to the trap of the two warring networks. Share with each other the triumph of conquering the highest peek in the world and being Filipino. This is not a victory for the Kapamilya’s and the Kapuso’s. This is the victory of the entire Filipino Nation.
But being Pinoy is, in many instances, equated with being controversial. I read recently that a wife of a mountaineer is claiming that her husband (I forgot the name), was the first one to reach the summit—yes, ahead of Oracion. Hayyy!! Abangan na lang natin ang susunod na kabanata!!
Smile naman dyan!! God bless us all!!
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