This incredibly dramatic almost movie like scene where army soldiers were rescuing pinned down comrades along a narrow street in Marawi was described in great detail in ‘Marawi Siege: Stories from the Front Lines‘, the book i read last January. So, two thoughts:
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Marawi Siege – Stories From The Front Lines
I read this book over the holidays, and its hard to limit my thoughts about it to a few words. It is an important book every Filipino should read or at least know about some of the stories in it. Such as the highly respected Muslim leader who refused to leave Marawi even as both… Continue reading Marawi Siege – Stories From The Front Lines
Review of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
I honestly can’t really review this movie properly because the moment it was clear Margot Robbie was playing Sharon Tate I couldn’t concentrate. I knew Tarantino’s passion for using gallons of blood in violent scenes and putting two and two together I became really anxious about what was going to happen. I actually stopped watching… Continue reading Review of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
The Marriage Story 10/10
It’s as if two of the lead characters in the two of the most popular movies in the past few years decided to make a movie that wasn’t for 16 year olds and China. It’s a welcome respite because unlike the current rage it’s not a remake, not even a ‘re-imagining’. It’s an original telling… Continue reading The Marriage Story 10/10
Thoughts on Reading ‘My Family’s Slave’
Some thoughts on reading Mr. Alex Tizon’s ‘My Family’s Slave‘. At my age I remember the concept of ‘giving’ children away to other people as either ‘gifts’, as a way to pay debt or as a means of saving children from difficult or impossible lives. I do not consider this uniquely Filipino. I see it… Continue reading Thoughts on Reading ‘My Family’s Slave’
Review of Better Call Saul Season 3 – Chicanery; Can You Handle The Truth?!
The show has taken a courtroom drama turn as the legal issues between the brothers are finally threshed out and all in one episode as well. While there had been 3 episodes from the time Chuck managed to tape a confession from Jimmy, this episode closes the issue of Chuck’s attempt to get Jimmy disbarred… Continue reading Review of Better Call Saul Season 3 – Chicanery; Can You Handle The Truth?!
Review Of Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 4 – Sabrosito
We are given a short backgrounder on Hector Salamanca’s (Mark Margolis) motivations and a history of his feud with Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). It may seem oddly coincidental that he is delivering profits to the charismatic Don Eladio at the same time that Fring’s profits are delivered there too, but we take it all in… Continue reading Review Of Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 4 – Sabrosito
Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 3 – Sunk Costs
I know I’m very late posting this and am doing so belatedly because I just don’t want to skip it. The two things I remember most are below: A.) Chuck (Michael Mckean) above reminds us all why we hate him. He is condescending in his application of his own self righteous standard onto his brother,… Continue reading Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 3 – Sunk Costs
Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 2 – Witness
I enjoy shows that have almost no music, so when Mad Men came out I was beyond hooked. Here was a show that not only dared to de – romanticize the ’60s but even goes as far as relying on great camera work and even greater acting to get their point across, sans any music… Continue reading Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 2 – Witness
Logan 8.5/10
Of all the comic based movies I’ve got to say the people who make X-Men are the most grounded and downright courageous of them all. To come out with this movie you have had to outright declare war on commercialism and *gasp* go for pure story, pure realism. Grit and truth.