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Monday, January 29, 2018
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Movie Review: Mr. and Mrs. Cruz
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Movie Review by Atty. Ferdinand Topacio
MR. AND MRS. CRUZ (2018, Viva Films)
Ryza Cenon, JC Santos, Yayo Aguila, Dennis Padilla, Dido Dela Paz, Lui Manansala, Bong Cabrera, Sophie Rankin
Screenplay and Direction: Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN
The credit must go in large part to the charisma of the two leads: Ryza Cenon acts very impressively, simply because she does not try to impress. Exhibiting admirable restraint and economy of movement and mannerism, she pulls us into her character – that of Gela, a conflicted yet vulnerable woman -- and makes us believe that we are seeing a real human being, not an actress. Stage veteran JC Santos is richly nuanced and totally real as Raffy, a jilted groom. Both explore the texture of their characters as two lost persons finding themselves by losing themselves in scenic Palawan Province.
A “caveat”: those who think that Palawan gave the actors a legitimate excuse to bare flesh would be gravely disappointed. There is no gratuitous nudity here. The sole love scene is, in fact, so tame, it barely qualifies as a love scene at all. Santos, while buff and ruggedly handsome, does not possess a Greek god type of body so fashionable among young male stars; his is a normal healthy physique that adds realism to his role. This does not, however, detract from his star quality; in fact, as I told my friend after the movie, nakakabakla. Cenon, achingly pretty, relies not on bodily exposure but on her sheer sex appeal to generate an increasing sexual tension with Santos that permeates most of the movie.
But wait, there’s more! Aside from their inherent charisma, the two protagonists play off each other with a chemistry that is nothing short of scintillating. Discomfortedly sizing each other out at first, the two in time mesh into an interaction that is totally believable because genuinely they look like they are slowly beginning to like each other as the movie progresses. This gradual enmeshing is graphically symbolized by their steady but measured physical proximity: positioned at opposite ends of the screen at the start, they gradually move closer to each other until their ultimate intimacy is capped by a literal and figurative joining of the two single beds in the room that they both accidentally share. A touch of inspired genius by the director!
The plot is nothing new: two people seeking solace separately in the same place find themselves thrown together by force of circumstances. She had just left her partner after several years of cohabitation; he was the victim of a bride who had cold feet and stood him up at their wedding. Misery loves company and all that. It was quite easy for the writer to lapse into the tried, tired and tested tropes of the usual Filipino rom-com. The audience was glad that he did not. In fact, the perceptive moviegoer will realize that there were many instances where the writer pointedly thumbed his nose at film clichés.
The dialogue was wise and witty, delightful and charming. Full of puns and play, redolent with allusions to pop culture and literature, it ran the gamut from the sublime to the ridiculous. Yet, for a movie where the story was sustained almost solely by dialogue, there were few flat moments. And then again, those were easy to gloss over due to the charm of the leads. Verily, MAMC has one of the most intelligent lines I have ever heard in a local movie in a long time. And while the ending is atypical of Filipino movies, the script purposely left a subtle glimmer of hope for the protagonists, something for the viewer to ruminate and perhaps, speculate on. A sequel or two perhaps, ala the “Before Trilogy” (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight)?
Palawan Province, the film’s setting, is the third character in this film. In this, a comparison to “Siargao” cannot be avoided: that film failed notwithstanding the beauty of its location, because it placed location first, and narrative second; it looked more like a travelogue than a drama. In contrast, in this movie, Palawan was, in the eyes of the movie’s lensman, a breathing, living thing, providing not only backdrop (as is typical in most films), but also symbolism, atmosphere, and the occasional emotional underscoring, enhancing the action and dialogue, and not merely giving the actors a stage on which to act. Kudos to the director for another stroke of brilliance.
If there are two actors who should be given more breaks in the future, it should be Cenon and Santos. Simply put, these two show a refreshing and novel take on young adult roles that are heads and shoulders above the SOS (Same Old S**t) we get with the old reliables. After the movie ends, one actually wishes that those two would meet again and actually get married, and raise the perfect family; a marriage made in heaven.
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Sunday, January 28, 2018
Keeping a Doubtful Image
Although CP has become comfortable with his medium, he has often guested on mainstream media. Thus, even regular viewers became familiar with him. That popularity has, of course, made him recognizable to the point that he manages to catch the attention of ordinary onlookers. One thing that CP must realize is that, as a public figure, he must be careful in his actions, especially if he is in public places.
Sometime ago, CP was spotted being crowded by fans while waiting for his luggage. CP welcomed the selfies and obliged his fans. As soon as he was left alone, he took his luggage. Without rousing much suspicion, Handsome Male (HM) walked at a distance from him. Unknown to the two, someone saw them exchange looks the moment their eyes met earlier. When CP entered the restroom, HM stayed behind and unsuspiciously waited for him.
Then, the two of them went toward the conveyor area, but HM was already giving space to CP. Thus, when the fans met with CP, HM maintained a safe distance. For ordinary observers, the two seemed to be like regular straight men, but the way they looked at each other raised a few doubts. After walking with a safe distance between, the pair eventually caught up with each other and headed toward the exit. The two were even overheard asking where they could hail a cab.
The question on the sexuality of CP is intriguing. After all, he is known for giving sound advice on every aspect of heterosexual relationships. Turns out, he might be more experienced than what he projects on social media.
‘I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.’ ― Charlotte Brontë
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Effects of Stress in Our Skin
One of the most affected body part is our skin, know the effects of stress on our skin and how to avoid it.
- Eye bags and dark circles under eyes – stress and not getting enough sleep causes for dark circles to appear under your eyes. Prevent it from sleeping at least 7 to 8 hours a day and avoiding too much strain.
- Fine lines – these appear when your facial muscles are tensed. It’s best to relax when you can and be more conscious on how you make facial reactions.
- Dry skin and acne – these happens when you don’t eat properly, too stressed and do not drink lots of water. Prevent it with healthy diet!
Aside from that, getting enough Vitamin E daily can help!
Vitamin E aids in repairing damaged skin cells. It also helps maintain the skin’s radiance and healthy glow. If you don’t have enough Vitamin E in your system, your skin tends to dry out. Aside from skin care, Vitamin E also helps in maintaining the functions of blood vessels, brain and nervous system. It strengthens the immune system and promotes good eyesight. Lastly, it helps in preventing cancer, heart disease and stroke.
It’s very simple to achieve pretty skin, especially now that it is easier to find Vitamin E supplements. You just have to make sure that you get at least 400IU of Vitamin E every day in order to assure body and skin protection from the harmful effects of free radicals that can damage skin cells. There’s a Vitamin E supplement called Vita-E and it has nothing but amazing results! Vita-E keeps your skin healthy and protected.
Source: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/how-to/a39033/stress-signs-hair-skin-nails/
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Saturday, January 27, 2018
Make It Real This Time
When Attractive Talent (AT) came into the industry, she had so much expectations in her career. As she developed into a competent performer, her lovelife started to bloom. Thus, she and her Actor Lover (AL) became one of the most popular couples in the industry. The public though they would end up together, but after many years, they called it off. AL had moved on and has settled down.
Love did come to AT again, and this time, he was someone who was in the same field. They seemed to be the perfect match, and again, fans rooted for them to settle down. They even did a lot of travelling together and followers looked forward to their social media posts. Then one day, the followers of AT noticed she was posting solo pictures, and she was indeed single again. No explanation was given as to why that relationship did not last. Some immediately assumed that this former lover had other responsibilities that he had to face.
Recently, AT was seen outside the country with an alleged Public Servant (PS), who is well known in his respective locale. The two were chummy with each other and AT seemed happy. Has AT finally found her true love? Despite being a politician, PS still has much privacy, as his position did not require him to campaign outside his jurisdiction.
Incidentally, AT was seen with Another Politician (AP), who happens to be very single. Those who saw them hoped they were together. AT and AP looked like they had chemistry, but as no admission or verification had come from their camps, no one really knew the extent of the relationship of the two. Nevertheless, as AT and PS are assumed together, fans are hoping that AT finally found her happiness.
‘The elusive nature of love... it can be such a fleeting thing. You see it there and it's just fluttering and it's gone.' - Mick Jagger
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The Ugly Duckling
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The idea and standard of beauty that the media has created is something that I do not agree with. Lead roles and magazine covers are only for the pretty face. Fashion is not for the fat girl. And the idea that the society accepts such trends repulses me.
But what I am afraid to say is that I don’t exactly like myself. I hide behind the advocacy that beauty should come naturally, but the truth is I am simply not taking care of myself. Reunions after reunions, my relatives and friends would come to me and tell me “Uyy mag-ayos ka naman!” They would even brush my hair and joke about me having too much hair fall.
And then I got tired of it. So, I gave myself a resolution: to improve my overall wellness. I now take time to pick up my groceries and toiletries. I no longer buy junk food because I want to be healthier, not skinny. I now choose herbal hair care products because I want my scalp and hair to be strong enough to let it down, not to look like those models. I now use herbal skin care products because I want to nourish my skin, not because the media told me to do so.
I am done with being ugly, if ugly means not being conscious about your health.
Thanks for hearing my hugot, FP!
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