One More Chance

Being the cineaste that I am, and being the Ebert apostle that I am, there wasn't a minute in the movie that I wasn't criticizing the script, the storyline, the scenes, the cinematography (there wasn't any) and basically the whole storyline. Very much the reason why I don't watch Pinoy films anymore, save only the worthy Indie. But hey, after a day of work and routine, a cheesy feel-good "Life is like a fairytale" flick suddenly deserves a two-thumbs up.

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But it wasn't about the movie.

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There's nothing like strolling the mall with her arms around mine, passing by countless clothing stores. There's nothing like hearing her ask, "Aw, the dress looks good on me" and me re-assuring "Yeah. It sure does". There's nothing like telling myself "I don't have money now, but I will buy her that soon." Nothing like her realizing that.

There's nothing like when you dine and catch up on things. Nothing like how the corniest jokes told can suddenly replace painful longing. Nothing like being a clown really does feels appropriate and funny. Nothing like the greatest isolation in the world. Nothing like us, together, just the way we were.

There's nothing like the cinema. Nothing like the glare of the big screen on a pretty face. Nothing like the faint glow in her eyes. Nothing like sweet nothings whispered. Nothing like how two center seats voyage into universe. Nothing like the two of us in the greatest dark of the world.

There's nothing like how movies bring two people together. Nothing like how a romantic comedy hits close to the heart. Nothing like watching her laugh, cry, cry and laugh again. Nothing like her being the greatest scene of every minute. And no movie can make me cry last night. I was beside her and there it was, One Last Chance.

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"Violence is one of the most fun things to watch"

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Ang pagdating ng pamosong Hollywood director na si Quentin Tarantino ang malaking come-on sa nalalapit na 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival (CIFF) mula August 8 - 19. Tiniyak ni Amable "Tikoy" Aguiluz VI, festival director ng CIFF, sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang pagdating ni Tarantino sa August 8.

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Yes. He is coming. Quentin Tarantino. Quentin..... WAHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Last time I really got excited about something was when At World's End was gonna be shown. But this thing's ten times magnified. Quentin, the director of Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs which are among the top films that I attach my whole being to, is coming here on Wednesday and I'm so excited to just even catch a glimpse of this modern day genius. Its very rare that someone of his status would ever consider stopping by this side of Asia, and hey, it's Quentin Tarantino and in his vernacular, that cocksucker mutherfucker is one of the greatest kick ass directors of all time.

I'll make damn sure that I'll be at the mall where he's scheduled to show up and also I'll make damn sure that I find an original copy of Reservoir Dogs for him to autograph. This opportunity can't be neglected. I want him to know how brilliant his films are and I want him to know how cool he is. He is the epitome of cool. There are perhaps a handful of Hollywood directors that would topple Quentin but there is definitely no one else as cool as him. Nobody.

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All fans please rush to the Gateway Mall to see Tarantino. He may never come back again so an impression must be made. As for me, a hand shake, a brief and sincere handshake would just be monumental.

"So you like Tarantino films now do yah?" "Yeah well I shook his fuckin' hand you mutherfucker."

I sure hope this thing happens...

I Am A Pirate

"Thank goodness for that because if I wasn't, this'd probably never work."



My friends this is not fanaticism, it's Idolatry.