tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post6093892415728193924..comments2024-01-26T00:54:19.338+08:00Comments on Lessons From the School of Inattention: CinoMalaya?Oggs Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-53593955896662053172009-03-01T22:35:00.000+08:002009-03-01T22:35:00.000+08:00Morons.Morons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-12627512769286739332008-04-05T05:30:00.000+08:002008-04-05T05:30:00.000+08:00great discussion. i wish i could comment on all th...great discussion. i wish i could comment on all the points raised but i don't argue and write as well as you guys do. but keep it up! <BR/><BR/>i do sympathasize with Ipis Center. some films just make you go "uh, am i stupid or is this film just crap?" but then again, to each his own. some films really have their own niche.<BR/><BR/>mabuhay kayo.<BR/><BR/>oh and by the way, someone once told me we don't really have film "critics" in the philippines, just "reviewers". critiques are different from reviews since critiques are more...academic in nature? it actually has a form and a proper structure, or something like that, that you have to study. i'm not sure. maybe you guys would know.<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-37647871816530956042007-09-06T03:05:00.000+08:002007-09-06T03:05:00.000+08:00manong rich,sana bago ka magmagaling at magpamalas...manong rich,<BR/>sana bago ka magmagaling at magpamalas samin ng eloquence mo sa pagsasalita (habang nagpapapogi) sana magbasa ka muna at umintindi ng mga nakasulat! wala namang nagsasabi na ikaw ang filmmaker ng 2 short na nabanggit. ang napaguusapan lang nila ay ang pagiging 'involved' mo sa 2 short film na nakapasok sa cinemalaya (at maniwala ka, malinaw sa mga taong ito ang aspeto ng produksyon sa pelikula - na ang pagiging 'involved' ay pedeng mangahulugan ng madaming bagay). at itong 'alledged' na pagiging 'involved' mo sa 2 short ay galing din sa sarili mong mabahong bibig... basahin mo kasi, kailangan iniispunfeed ka pa e.<BR/><BR/>late na tong post ko na 'to pero sayang e :D<BR/><BR/>juanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-3460636961054772892007-08-08T09:05:00.000+08:002007-08-08T09:05:00.000+08:00O.P. ako. Hindi ko nagustuhan ang Rolyo. Hindi ko ...O.P. ako. Hindi ko nagustuhan ang Rolyo. Hindi ko din naintindihan kung ano iyong sinasabi niyong power niya sa story telling. Ito ba ay dahil sa kasimplehan ng short feature na ito? Pero sa sobrang simple, parang walang nangyari. Na-Bore ako.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Ganun ba talaga iyon? Bawat image na makita ko dapat isipin ko ng matindi para maapreciate ko? HIndi ba ako nag-iisip ng mabuti kapag nanonood? Mababaw ba ako?<BR/><BR/>Wala din akong naramdaman habang pinanood ito. Wala ba akong puso?<BR/><BR/>Ay may naramdaman pala ako at ito ay hiya (wala akong maisip na salita). Nahiya ako dun sa eksena sa McDonald's. Nakaramdam ako ng isang kurot ng pretensyon sa eksenang iyon. Nung sinusulyapan ng dalwang bata ang isa't isa. Naku po. Eeeeek. Napepretentiousan ako.<BR/><BR/>Hindi pa nakatulong ang hindi gaanong magandang production value nung video. <BR/><BR/>Siguro ang naidulot lang ng Rolyo sa akin ay magtanong. Bakit? Ano meron dito, at nagustuhan siya ng tao. <BR/>OP talaga ako. Pasensya na. Ibang level kayo mag-isip.<BR/><BR/>Oggs at sa lahat ng mga nagkokomento, Mabuhay ang blog nyo at ang diskusyon na ito. Marami akong nakukuha dito.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-46007277715192479462007-08-05T10:21:00.001+08:002007-08-05T10:21:00.001+08:00Thanks for clearing that up, Rich.So which two sho...Thanks for clearing that up, Rich.<BR/><BR/>So which two short films were you involved with; and I suppose those two websites are the ones you work for (I'm surprised Akerman can practice law here, which law firm is it tied with? and what's flf, the website isn't working). Again, for the benefit of those here who seek your help, can you be more specific on how to contact you, there's so many filmmakers in need of guidance for the "fruition" of their projects? I don't see the point of depriving those who need it at least a semblance of your real-life identity.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-8338540390921093322007-08-05T10:04:00.000+08:002007-08-05T10:04:00.000+08:00I promised myself I won't comment anymore, but I j...I promised myself I won't comment anymore, but I just gotta make something clear for the sake of the filmmaker's involved. I have nothing to do with Misteryo nor Tagpapaligtas. I guess when a term "filmmakers" crosses your paths, you immediately think its the "Director" huh? Oh man... Anyhow, for the record, those two films mentioned I don't have attachments to and I do feel the same sentiments as you do. I give those two young Director's though the highest respect for making what they believe in. Not my cup of tea, but acquired great patterns in the story leveling. <BR/><BR/>www.akerman.com<BR/>www.flf.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-31277347414153031562007-08-04T18:20:00.000+08:002007-08-04T18:20:00.000+08:00Didn't really like Gabon, just admired it for its ...Didn't really like Gabon, just admired it for its sensitivity. <BR/><BR/>Yapan's a brilliant writer too (he won a Palanca for sci-fi short in Tagalog), and a really really nice and approachable guy. I wish him well; I hope the prize that came with his win (the crash course on filmmaking) doesn't mar his sensibilities.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-19079589998070254902007-08-04T17:57:00.000+08:002007-08-04T17:57:00.000+08:00I am more forgiving in terms of technicals as long...I am more forgiving in terms of technicals as long as these lapses are backed by a solid story and flawless narration. Rolyo's tone and visuals are Lav Diasque - powerful images behind lyrical structures. Yapan is one talent to look forward to after Raya Martin and Sherad Sanchez. <BR/><BR/>I didn't understand Gabon but I liked it too.bimbiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913808331172406030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-77978172083449545682007-08-04T12:40:00.000+08:002007-08-04T12:40:00.000+08:00Alvin Yapan was my professor back in my Ateneo day...Alvin Yapan was my professor back in my Ateneo days, had a chat with him in Cinemalaya and he humbly said that they were just playing around with the cameras. Rolyo is crude, and you know its made by a first-time filmmaker, but you can tell that the guy behind the film knows what he's doing, has a writer's touch since there's structure in the exercise, and above all, there's a potent power in his storytelling, none of which is present in Misteryo or Tagapagligtas' beautiful images.<BR/><BR/>Nineball know what it wanted to be, and was successful at that. Another crudely made film that works very well.<BR/><BR/>Gabon is touching. Emman has a way of prolonging moments of intense emotions (the best part of Sarong Banggi was the part where Jaclyn Jose was crying amidst the Manila Bay dawn) and half of Gabon is that. I didn't get the frequent changes in texture in the beginning (black and white, etc --- is there a political subtext there or something, I really don't get it), but it is quite a sensitive work.<BR/><BR/>Doble Vista is interesting. The filmmakers have rhythm and style, they just need to find their own voices. At least they admitted references to Godard and Gondry; but Doble Vista is more Wong Kar-wai than French (the plot is practically In the Mood for Love condensed in 20 minutes).Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-65115868985745933732007-08-04T12:20:00.000+08:002007-08-04T12:20:00.000+08:00I admire Rolyo's lyrical simplicity and Nineball's...I admire Rolyo's lyrical simplicity and Nineball's tasteless and hysterical but honest humour. Gabon is another UPFI entry which I liked more over Misteryo and Tagapagligtas. <BR/><BR/><BR/>-edited..hahahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-23147659160501907522007-08-04T09:20:00.000+08:002007-08-04T09:20:00.000+08:00Hi Ed,He (or she) neither confirmed or denied invo...Hi Ed,<BR/><BR/>He (or she) neither confirmed or denied involvement with Misteryo sa Hapis and Tagapagligtas. He just said that he helped put into fruition two Cinemalaya short films, made by UP students, which would narrow it down to those two (plus a few others, but who are much older graduates of the state university). I'll reserve my comments on the two films, when I start doing my piece on the shorts (but my favorites are Rolyo and Nineball, good call from the jury).Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-77886904517772174992007-08-04T02:12:00.000+08:002007-08-04T02:12:00.000+08:00Hey Rich!If you were behind Misteryo sa Hapis and ...Hey Rich!If you were behind Misteryo sa Hapis and Tagapagligtas,dude, you are not doing a great job helping Pinoy cinema.bimbiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913808331172406030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-71895819528159289412007-08-03T20:26:00.000+08:002007-08-03T20:26:00.000+08:00Thanks Ronald,Go forth and multiply, hehe. Serious...Thanks Ronald,<BR/><BR/>Go forth and multiply, hehe. Seriously, we need more people like you.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-60281848298420066982007-08-02T19:49:00.000+08:002007-08-02T19:49:00.000+08:00My love for Phil. cinema started during my childho...My love for Phil. cinema started during my childhood days, until now my biggest dream is to have an archive where all people from walks of life can watch the legacies left by Gerry de Leon, Lamberto Avellana, Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. But sad to say, this wont happen. Its my first time to watch in three consecutive days at the CCP inspite of my personal and domestic problems, its true cinema is one of the greatest escapism. <BR/><BR/>Criticisms good or bad are still criticisms, opinions are neither right or wrong. Philippine cinema is heading again to a good start, the harvest of films at the recent Cinemalaya can prove that. Oggs I dont write as good as you, but keep up the good work.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327829248234257292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-72298717808064444692007-08-02T17:36:00.000+08:002007-08-02T17:36:00.000+08:00Thank you very much Noel,Understood.Thank you very much Noel,<BR/><BR/>Understood.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-22561987349913256602007-08-02T14:28:00.000+08:002007-08-02T14:28:00.000+08:00I think that most can pre determine what is a movi...I think that most can pre determine what is a movie's limit. Maximo is a good example Oggs. I like your thoughts about the comparison of communication. Noel, I don't think anyone in the blog was offended. Where are you coming from? I believe that Oggs is doing what you are suggesting already. Write whatever he wants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-9518990707884318622007-08-02T14:07:00.000+08:002007-08-02T14:07:00.000+08:00Lemme rephrase that.Oggs, let's just cut through t...Lemme rephrase that.<BR/><BR/>Oggs, let's just cut through the bullshit. Rich can go link on your site if you like, and more power to his supportive activities, and I appreciate his clarifying some nebulous statements made. But <I>you</I> write what you want, when you want, about who <I>you</I> want to choose for subject matter or target practice, whatever. Don't worry who you're offending--frankly, if you're <I>not</I> offending anyone, then you're useless, might as well join some film studio or distribution company's marketing arm. <BR/><BR/>Capiche?Noel Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904212081036547668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-47365110701032650082007-08-02T13:52:00.000+08:002007-08-02T13:52:00.000+08:00Thanks Rich,Here's a question for thought (not nec...Thanks Rich,<BR/><BR/>Here's a question for thought (not necessarily address to you Rich):<BR/><BR/>1) What are the limits of a film?<BR/>- Again, there are two aspects to a film, filmmaking and filmviewing. Let's put this into a familiar perspective --- Maximo Oliveros is well-loved in our country, but how will it translate to viewers who are unaware of the filmmaker's limits to his film? Does it mean that crossing past the so-called limits of a film make a critic's perception inutile?<BR/>- How do we analyze films meants for commercial consumption? Again, the limits of those films are well within their ability to rake in cash for their makes; does that mean they are absolved from analysis? Does it mean that Hollywood fare like Zack Snyder's 300, or most of the Metro Manila Film Fest films, immune to being viewed in a larger canvass?<BR/>- The main point is: who defines these limits? is a film really different from a treatise or a novel? <BR/><BR/>2) Films have been described (and I paraphrase) by Eisenstein to Godard, as not merely art, but closer to language (for communication). Communication is always two-way; from the filmmaker to his audience, and the audience to the film. <BR/><BR/>3) For Rich, since there's a clamour from volunteers and those who desire your help, I hope you can put information and how to contact you. Don't worry about me, I respect your decision of being a benevolent mysterious commenter here, but for the rest who want to get a hold of you, do provide an email address at least.<BR/><BR/>Go forth, and make your thoughts heard.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-70631456897417532732007-08-02T13:26:00.000+08:002007-08-02T13:26:00.000+08:00what's your site Rich? Which Schools are your fil...what's your site Rich? Which Schools are your filmmakers from? I'd like to offer my services and help make a difference in this dying industry. gar_lampi@yahoo.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-28035405298900337812007-08-02T13:23:00.000+08:002007-08-02T13:23:00.000+08:00Seriously Rich, hit me with your info. I'd love t...Seriously Rich, hit me with your info. I'd love to work for you. I admire your passion for films and the true art of it. I guess less is more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-78448890717718858042007-08-02T13:20:00.000+08:002007-08-02T13:20:00.000+08:00Lads and/or Ladies, I believe that elaborating on ...Lads and/or Ladies, I believe that elaborating on what and how the term "watching" meant has become an intricate cactus in the Mojave. Go back and further read my thread and understand what "watching" was meant to be. It's not Homer sitting on a lazy couch with a remote on one hand and a Duff's beer on the other. C'mon, if we're all above 18 yrs of age here, we know as well as any Tom, Dick, and Harry that that verb meant much more. I look for "honesty" and "realism" in a film, might it be The Matrix or American Psycho. Yes, I revel in intricately dissecting a film, but...within its limits. If a film needs to push you further to absorb what it was suppose to be, then that simplicity and realism is no longer there. Listen, everyone has their own opinion in looking at films, but in my own realm, "what you see, is what you get". It's a film, not an analysis on Hitler's demise during the war. If a film asks for one to reach over for what you are existentially getting, then that film is better off as a novel and should be booked with Dr. Phil. It's a film. Yes, the parody, character analysis, plot, technical aspect, hell..even the music....I look into all that when judging a film...but only to the film's limits. No more..no less. I don't just watch them watch them.. The term "watch" is the nutshell. Inside, its more. But the common glue is realism and simplicity. Get my attention with that and you're a shoe-in.<BR/><BR/>A film festival is not just "a screening of films".. If it is, then they should use a different term for all of them. A film festival is a market for filmmakers. It is a venue for them to grow, not by just watching films, but to find opportunities for their works of art. There should be Distributors, both foreign and local, Producers, Screenwriters, Industry Icons, yes....FILM CRITICS, both foreign and local, Film Companies, workshops, new product presentations. These are opportunities that all, and I mean ALL festivals in this country lacks. The respect for the bottom of that totem pole. A hand to reach down and pull them up. What we got is an ego fest. With students too busy chatting away during screenings and others looking for that limelight to be in. Then at the end of the day's last screening, CCP becomes almost like a graveyard. Lights are off, doors locked, and Manong Security Guards roam the area with a smoke at hand. As if there wasn't even any "festival". Why is our Philippine Cinema dying? Because of this... I like how Oggs termed it, "CINOMALAYA". That's just exactly what it was. A big question. That's not what a film festival is all about. If that's how its used here, then I apologize for the criticism. But I look back at one of the nights of CINEMALAYA and remember a young enthusiastic, yet hungry for knowledge man from St. Benilde College in search for answers to his questions to catapult his film project..but it is unfortunate that not a single one could help him that evening to fulfill his queries... nor the next day. The attention of the event was focused on something else. That young man is only a small fraction of the demographics in this country whose dreams are impeded by something more powerful than a camera....ego of the other forces. It's disheartining and pathetic to be a voyeur to it. That enthusiastic and hungry for knowledge young man...he now freelances with me.<BR/><BR/>Oggs, in the old tradition of film critics, such as Jonathan Rosenbaum, who by the way was never a failed filmmaker, but simply was haunted with being pigeon holed in the industry,.. to each his own. He once said in an interview; <BR/><BR/>"I don't believe that anyone knows what most people want, including most people, because to speak about such a thing without any consideration of what the actual choices are is being disingenuous".<BR/><BR/>The unfinished canvas that I pertain to is his continuous love-hate feeling towards Hollywood.. And that's what makes him an interesting critic. A good one?...well, to each his own.<BR/><BR/>Oggs, you know where that film culture is in the Philippine Cinema? It went to the tv sets. They're higher regard for tv has over shadowed what was called the Philippine cinema. "So many films, so little time". I think its more.."So many films...what now?" All these local films that we love and hate, where are they? Oh yeah, I forgot..OUIJA is out in 100 theatres. Forgive my French, but that makes me fucking laugh. Not because I hate the movie. I haven't even seen it.. But because it's the only local film that's being highly promoted. Whatever happened to all those movies that were a part of "CINOMALAYA"? I remember the days in the late 70's when the movie house in ALI MALL in Cubao would show one foreign film and the rest PINOY! Where is that Philippine Cinema? Don't know lads and ladies. <BR/><BR/>What is wrong...the lack of respect, which comes to lack of education about films and their wrongly allocation of focus into television. What is right? These incredible filmmakers that are fighting that water dam that's impeding their way and are continuously making the poor man's project..indie films.<BR/><BR/>No artist should get a sympathy win. No one. And I never said nor even believe that one should. I could care less if a blind director made the film. However, once the work is done, it is still the filmmaker's "business" all the way to its fruition. What's that fruition? As long as he/she is alive. That is their "child". No one should ever take that away from them. Eternally. Yes, everyone may impose an opinion, critic, or what have you, but a filmmaker's film, will always be a filmmaker's business. Just be prepared to face the crowd with it. Simple as that.<BR/><BR/>I only wish that a "perfect world" existed....only for a moment, so that we may peruse in our minds what and how much of an artist each and every one of us are. There are a plethora of filmmakers out here in our country. If you are capable of guiding them to a proper path, so be it. It could revive that Philippine Cinema that once thrive.<BR/><BR/>I believe my work here is done. Oggs, don't know you nor do I wish to know further of you (no offense)... but I truly believe that you still have moxie and you always will. Let's hang on to this transparency that you uphold for what it is. It might lead to complications for more than what we will both expect. You've got flow. You've got spunk. Allow yourself to open up simplier for what it is. Then I truly believe that from there, you'll be one helluva lawyer. <BR/><BR/>As for film archiving, check out Tribeca Film Festival's and Toronto Film Festival's sight. You'll get more info there and they always look for new young breed like you, local or foreign. Who knows, you might "bump" into me in the information highway.<BR/><BR/>As for my work...I'm in the works of directing a couple of shorts and one feature here in our good country of ours. I'm also producing or I should say helping out some students from a few colleges in getting their projects off the ground. All shot on location in Vigan, Bicol, Laguna, and Batangas. <BR/><BR/>For the record, I respect all critics, opinions, inputs, that has been said in your blog Oggs. Like anyone in any debacle, you are in heat during it, but if you're a wise man, all is soothing at the end. Kudos to you. And keep on watching those movies. See yah 'round. <BR/><BR/>Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-14384180965983356092007-08-02T12:15:00.000+08:002007-08-02T12:15:00.000+08:00Thanks Dodo, Raya, and Noel,Dodo, your words are g...Thanks Dodo, Raya, and Noel,<BR/><BR/>Dodo, your words are golden. About the literature bit, I believe it's the unpopular and unacknowledged half of our battle to revive our cinematic past. What happens after rescuing our classics? Is that the end? I don't think so --- it should be seen and enjoyed, perpetuated in our national culture (through literature).<BR/><BR/>Noel, thank you very much for your words. Jim is a sport (through the series of emails I exchanged with him). <BR/><BR/>Raya, I honestly do not now where we are now in this mental masturbation. I think we're in the middle of a tug-of-war between blind adherence to the so-called revolution and taking the step further by dissecting the works and the filmmakers produced under the revolution. We're unable to move forward because we're stuck in reverence and thanksgiving to the so-called revolutionaries, to those brave enough to have their voices heard through digital cinema. I do hope we can stop masturbating, and start piercing the hymen of this new cinema (forgive the machismo-laden metaphor, hehe).<BR/><BR/>To masturmind and the rest of those lurking, here's a nice write-up on how to "watch" cinema. It's not gospel truth, but it's a great guideline (written by Matt Riviera of Australia):<BR/><BR/>http://lastnightwithriviera.blogspot.com/2006/11/blog-o-thon-film-criticism.htmlOggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-53619584008115585292007-08-02T08:39:00.000+08:002007-08-02T08:39:00.000+08:00From your Tribu post:Yo, oggs, only have this to s...From your Tribu post:<BR/><BR/>Yo, oggs, only have this to say: you show great patience trying to sort out and make sense of their comments; have a hard time, myself. Stick to your guns; I think you have a point. Films are made to be compared (Filipino to foreign, and vice versa); Cinemalaya is a screening of films--which is what a festival is, actually; all filmmmakers are directors, in my opine not all directors are filmmakers (if you ask me for a strict definition I'd be hard put setlling on one--but, I submit it would be tough for anyone who realizes what the real issues are). <BR/><BR/>You're doing good, oggs; I don't think these people have made much of a case, actually. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and the Rosenbaum references--well, I can't be sure what he's hinting at either, but I suspect he's suggesting Rosenbaum's a failed filmmaker, which is your standard silly charge against film critics (why judge films when you can't even make one?). To which Pauline Kael had the classic reply (freely paraphrased): "You don't need to know how to cook an egg to be able to tell if the egg's rotten." <BR/><BR/>Oh, and one thing I wish we Filipinos would cultivate in our culture is the ability to, if not actually accept of criticism, at least recognize its place in the world. One reason I believe Filipino films (and possibly the nation in general) have been mired in the backwaters for so long is this aversion to intelligent and reasoned criticism.<BR/><BR/>The best thing Jim can do with your piece, oggs (and reading over it I can't say it doesn't state its reasons, or fails to come up with some basis for comparison, or even totally demolishes the picture--it's a mixed review that's careful to point out what it believes are good points and what it believes are bad) is to at least consider what you have to say and keep your ideas in mind till his next film--which I trust you'll see and write about as well. That's how this whole thing works--or is supposed to work, anyway. <BR/><BR/>And that's all he said...Noel Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904212081036547668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-48361127199969677732007-08-02T03:55:00.000+08:002007-08-02T03:55:00.000+08:00And where are we now in this prolonged one-sided m...And where are we now in this prolonged one-sided masturbation? So many films, so little time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-70693174643711854712007-08-01T23:51:00.000+08:002007-08-01T23:51:00.000+08:00Came into this a little late, oggs but I'll chime ...Came into this a little late, oggs but I'll chime in more when I find the time ,specially on your main point about there being no ongoing and rampant literature on film in the country, but I've been through the whole brouhaha over at your <B>Tribu</B> post and it's all WTF to me at the moment.<BR/><BR/>So you presumably wrote a <I>wrong</I> review? Huh? Sort of like a Buddhist Pope, that. No such thing and all.<BR/><BR/>One thing, though.<BR/><BR/>Once we start to factor in the blood, sweat and tears an artist puts into his art as a criteria for processing the work, then it becomes impossible and it does the artist, I think, a disservice. No artist wants a sympathy win. Besides, once the work is done and out there it really is none of the artist's business anymore. His agenda becomes just one person's opinion and imposing it in a discourse can be quire the buzzkill.dodo dayaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287196617019639716noreply@blogger.com