tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post6660041144776355770..comments2024-01-26T00:54:19.338+08:00Comments on Lessons From the School of Inattention: Babel (2006)Oggs Cruzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-67863946417617655532007-08-01T17:46:00.000+08:002007-08-01T17:46:00.000+08:00Hi Johnson,I must admit that I've nearly forgotten...Hi Johnson,<BR/><BR/>I must admit that I've nearly forgotten this film. I would have to re-watch it to address your questions properly. Thanks, though.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-50552787710171703702007-08-01T15:55:00.000+08:002007-08-01T15:55:00.000+08:00I know this is coming a little late, but I recentl...I know this is coming a little late, but I recently watched the movie. What are your thoughts on the ending interms of what unfolded during the last scene with the japanese situation? What do you think the note or letter read to the officer from the girl? Or rather how would u interpret the letter and what it stood for? I finished watching the movie and felt that other then the Japanese situation, everything else was some what clear.nachocheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641935050210149474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-83126126052976808892007-01-29T21:11:00.000+08:002007-01-29T21:11:00.000+08:00As much as I'd like to talk about movies rather th...As much as I'd like to talk about movies rather than myself, here are the answers to your queries, Cindy.<br /><br />1) The reason I abandoned the star rating is because it prevents me from exploring the possibilities of a film, and thus limiting my description to the film as mere one star or five stars. It's also unfair to rate films with such a stringent system since there are films which may fail artistically, but are much more deeper than those which are perfectly entertaining. Also, I'd like to give myself some credit too. I know I'm not the best writer in town, but I'd like my words to be read --- I'm also a reader of reviews, and I also make the mistake of hurrying to the star rating instead of reading the justifications for such. I just like my reviews open-ended; I'd like my reviews to elicit intellectual responses rather than mere utilities of what to watch and what not to watch (and seriously, I really don't think I'm an expert on what people should watch --- I've had friends getting mad at me for recommending something they would eventually call a waste of time).<br /><br />2) Thank you very much. I admit that I'm poor when it comes to form. I'd like to consider myself as more of a poet rather than a prose writer (although that's really very arguable, I haven't had the slightest opportunity to get back to my poetic roots). However, since you've noticed it, it's really nice to know that people think I'm improving.<br /><br />3) Pictures... hmmmm, I really don't have any pictures that will match the mood of my blog, or its color scheme. But we'll see. If you're the stalker type, I'm sure you'll be able to trace my friendster profile.<br /><br />4) Noel Vera is a critic I admire and respect. I may not always agree with him, but his arguments are always as persuasive or more than those opposing him. His greatest contribution, in my humble opinion, is his advocacy for Filipino films. Through his writings, I've come to discover my nation's cinema --- and I really don't care how many Michael Bay's or Mel Gibson's he will bash, as long as he champions something worth championing for. He's a critic (believe it or not) with his heart in its right place.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-81036381307087809472007-01-29T18:31:00.000+08:002007-01-29T18:31:00.000+08:00Why don't you classify films according to star-ra...Why don't you classify films according to star-rating system. Sometimes your review are vague enough for us to know whether you like the film or not?<br /><br />Secondly, I'm glad to know that from your previous one-paragraph reviews, you manage to improve on it by breaking your ideas down into several paragraphs. At least, it's now easier to read.<br /><br />Thirdly, I've been contantly reading your post but can't see any of your pix. Can you show some pics so that if don't like your review, I can go near you and slap your face? Or may be, if you're handsome, I can let you court me? Hehehe. Just kidding. Just few pix would do.<br /><br />Fourthly, what do you think of Noel Vera as a critic?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-23248289561534109542007-01-27T10:33:00.000+08:002007-01-27T10:33:00.000+08:00Thanks Creative and Pat,
I've been meaning to mak...Thanks Creative and Pat,<br /><br />I've been meaning to make my list but I keep on seeing new 2006 films that might make the cut. I'll probably give myself a deadline and start writing one before February.<br /><br />Pat, I haven't seen Amores Peros, but I'm meaning to --- it is after all the film that put him in the map. Thanks for the bar wishes, I really hope I do pass. That way I can make my parents happy, and start doing the stuff I want to do.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-81673714540718210052007-01-27T08:56:00.000+08:002007-01-27T08:56:00.000+08:00a. g. iƱarritu's style worked on his earlier and m...a. g. iƱarritu's style worked on his earlier and more likable film amorres peros because that movie at least allowed you to develop fondness for the characters (including the dogs)as it does not constantly shift from 1 story to another. in babel, the style seems forced and unnecessary. pampalito lang. the connection between the characters from wherever he whimsically decided to put them is also nakakaflip. maybe i just didn't get it. and what a good waste of gael. <br /><br />honga oggs, asteg sa mga review. good luck with the bar exams though.pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345034371015983907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-61013811874352058032007-01-27T04:31:00.000+08:002007-01-27T04:31:00.000+08:00a review a day is very impressive, considering the...a review a day is very impressive, considering the fact that you're not a film critic, or a student of film school, i think you must be nimble-minded, even most film critics don't write a review a day<br /><br />btw, since you're a full-time cinephile, why don't we see your year's top 10 movies listAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-8661826193443955672007-01-27T02:14:00.000+08:002007-01-27T02:14:00.000+08:00Thanks fyqg,
I think its the lack of time managem...Thanks fyqg,<br /><br />I think its the lack of time management and efficiency that allow me to do what I want. As my description about myself implies, I'm a part-time law student and a full-time cinephile. Fantastically, that worked for me and I'm graduating this March. We'll see if that motto can still hold true as I study for the bar.Oggs Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041599863258946384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058461.post-1129479006404407432007-01-27T01:58:00.000+08:002007-01-27T01:58:00.000+08:00since you're a law student, you must be very busy ...since you're a law student, you must be very busy sometimes, how do you manage to watch a movie and write a review per day?<br /><br />i'm quite impressed with your time management and efficiency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com