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As a cinephile, one of my less interesting memories is having considered American cinema a "mecca" of world cinema at some point. While my former thinking can be largely justified in a simple and straightforward way (the financial power of Americans, as well as the country's influence over other countries), it took me a while to burst that bubble, because until then, my only reference on the subject was precisely what they produced, which reached me through more conventional media outlets.
Fortunately, as I became an adult, my thinking changed. Considering American cinema in such a "savage" way was a decision based not primarily on myself, but rather on what was available to me. Until then (while I was still a teenager forming my character), I really had no idea of the power that existed in the film industries worldwide. Until one day everything “exploded”, and I became aware of everything I had been missing until then (which increased my admiration for art).
For a while, I felt a bit guilty for thinking the way I did. Once I understood that it was an imposed decision and not my own choice, the feeling of frustration faded. At the same time, my interest in world cinema grew, to the point where I practically "forgot" the imposition of what continues to be made by the Americans. After considerable "mental formatting" on this subject, my scope of social and moral appreciation of films gained a breadth I never imagined possible.
My critical sense of what I watch is much sharper, as are my personal tastes regarding what I like and dislike to watch (whether in theaters or at home). Clearly, there has been a massive evolution in how I watch films, and in which countries I want to explore (since, for obvious reasons, watching everything from everywhere is unfeasible). All of this made me “erase” a past that I’m not particularly proud of, and at the same time, it made me a human being with a much better worldview (and I’m not just referring to cinema).
El oscuro pasado (que ya no existe).
Como cinéfilo, uno de mis recuerdos menos interesantes es haber considerado el cine estadounidense como la "meca" del cine mundial. Si bien mi pensamiento anterior se puede justificar en gran medida de una manera simple y directa (el poder financiero de los estadounidenses, así como la influencia del país sobre otros países), me llevó un tiempo romper esa burbuja, porque hasta entonces, mi única referencia al respecto era precisamente lo que producían, que me llegaba a través de medios de comunicación más convencionales.
Afortunadamente, al hacerme adulto, mi forma de pensar cambió. Considerar el cine estadounidense de una manera tan "salvaje" fue una decisión basada no principalmente en mí, sino en lo que tenía a mi disposición. Hasta entonces (mientras aún era un adolescente que forjaba mi personaje), realmente no tenía ni idea del poder que existía en las industrias cinematográficas a nivel mundial. Hasta que un día todo "explotó" y me di cuenta de todo lo que me había estado perdiendo hasta entonces (lo que aumentó mi admiración por el arte).
Durante un tiempo, me sentí un poco culpable por pensar así. Una vez que comprendí que era una decisión impuesta y no una elección propia, la frustración se desvaneció. Al mismo tiempo, mi interés por el cine mundial creció, hasta el punto de prácticamente olvidar la imposición de lo que siguen haciendo los estadounidenses. Tras un considerable "formateo mental" sobre este tema, mi perspectiva social y moral del cine adquirió una amplitud que jamás imaginé.
Mi sentido crítico de lo que veo es mucho más agudo, al igual que mis gustos personales sobre lo que me gusta y lo que no (ya sea en el cine o en casa). Es evidente que ha habido una evolución enorme en mi forma de ver películas y en qué países quiero explorar (ya que, por razones obvias, ver todo desde cualquier lugar es inviable). Todo esto me hizo "borrar" un pasado del que no me siento particularmente orgulloso y, al mismo tiempo, me convirtió en un ser humano con una visión del mundo mucho mejor (y no me refiero solo al cine).
O passado sombrio (que não existe mais).
Enquanto cinéfilo, uma das minhas lembranças menos interessantes, é ter considerado o cinema americano como uma “meca” da cinematografia mundial em algum momento. Embora o meu pensamento de outrora possa ser amplamente justificado de uma maneira simples e direta (o poder financeiro dos americanos, bem como à influência do país sobre outros países), eu demorei um pouco para furar essa bolha, porque até então, minha única referência sobre o assunto era justamente o que era produzido por eles, e que chegava até mim através dos meios midiáticos mais convencionais.
Felizmente, à medida em que eu me tornei adulto, o meu pensamento mudou. Considerar o cinema estadunidense de uma maneira tão “selvagem” foi uma decisão baseada não primariamente por mim mesmo, mas sim, pelo que estava disponível ao meu alcance. Até então (enquanto eu era mais adolescente formando meu caráter), eu realmente não fazia a menor ideia dos pode que existia nas indústrias cinematográficas mundo à fora. Até que um dia tudo “explodiu”, e eu me tornei consciente de tudo o que eu estava perdendo até então (o que aumentou à minha admiração pela arte).
Por um certo período, eu me senti um pouco culpado por pensar da maneira que eu pensava. Uma vez que eu entendi que foi uma decisão imposta e não por escolha própria, o sentimento de frustração foi desaparecendo. Em paralelo, o meu interesse pelo cinema mundial foi aumentando, a ponto de eu praticamente “esquecer” a imposição do que segue sendo feito pelos americanos. Depois de uma considerável “formatação mental” sobre esse assunto, o meu escopo de apreciação social e moral sobre os filmes ganhou uma amplitude que eu até então nunca imaginei que poderia alcançar.
Meu senso crítico sobre o que eu assisto é muito mais afiado, assim como os meus gostos particulares sobre o que eu gosto ou não de assistir (seja nos cinemas ou na minha própria casa). Nitidamente, houve uma evolução massiva sobre como eu assisto filmes, e sobre quais países eu desejo explorar (uma vez que, por questões óbvias, assistir a tudo de todos os lugares é algo inviável). Tudo isso me fez “apagar” um passado do qual eu particularmente não me orgulho, e ao mesmo tempo, me tornou um ser humano com uma visão de mundo muito melhor (e não me refiro só ao cinema).
Just when I thought I had seen the best of Choi Woo-Shik, Our Beloved Summer came along. He is one of the most emotionally versatile actors in the Korean industry today. As a devoted and die-hard fan of Kdramas, I’ve watched a fair part of romantic dramas, but there is something about Our Beloved Summer that hits differently.
Our Beloved Summer Kdrama offers something unique—a tender and understanding love, growth and the true beauty of second chances. It gave me an unexpected, in-depth healing.
Choi Woo-Shik portraying Choi Ung, was a soft spoken artiste who was insanely in love and struggled with feelings of abandonment from his lover and father. Kim Da-mi portraying Kook Yeon-su, was a sharp and intelligent young girl, who tried to hide her pain and inferiority complex. The series revolves around a bitter breakup between two high schoolers, who are later forced to reunite by fate. It’s also features a love triangle, which adds an emotional depth.
PLOT OVERVIEW- It all started when people from a broadcasting team came to a school, to film a high school documentary featuring two high schoolers, the most brilliant student and the dullest student in class. These students were Choi Ung(the dullest) and Yeon-su(the most brilliant), because of the documentary they were forced to always stay together and do lots of things together. They bickered at each other over the slightest thing, it felt like they couldn’t stand each other at first.
Yeon-su was academically focused while Choi Ung preferred sketching quietly in class. While the documentary was filmed, the unexpected happened—they gradually fell in love, confessed their love and shared their first kiss under the rain. They began dating as high schoolers, everything seemed to be going so well between them until Yeon-su broke up with him without giving a clear reason.
They both began living their lives, Choi Ung became a great successful artist whose work intentionally avoided people, showing his mistrust and emotional distance.
Meanwhile Yeonsu began working at a firm, and taking care of her grandmother.
Ung was an emotionally sensitive person due to his childhood trauma—his biological parents had abandoned him at a tender age and was adopted. His rich adoptive parents loved him like he was their son, they infact gave him the world. Still he carried this quiet, lingering pain and often tried to hide it; his heart broken by Yeon-su deepened the emotional wound.
Yeon-su on the other hand, was from a poor background. Her parents had passed away when she was little, so her grandmother raised her. They were constantly in debts and were harassed by creditors, overwhelmed by this, she broke up with Choi Ung. She didn’t want him to see her vulnerability and the complex she carried, she felt she wasn’t good enough for him.
Years later, the documentary they filmed in secondary school went viral, igniting the demand for a follow-up. So Choi Ung and Yeon-su were forced to reunite to shoot a new documentary. As they spent more time together, they began finding their way back to each other, but was there a possibility that things could work out again between them?
Kim Sung-cheol who portrayed as Kim Ji-ung , was Choi Ung’s childhood friend who had liked Yeon-su since high school but never confessed his feelings , as she was already in love with Choi Ung.
In the course of filming the new documentary after their bitter breakup, Choi Ung and Yeon-su eventually found their way back to each other, resolving past misunderstandings and healing their broken hearts. Choi Ung was no longer the bitter, emotionally distant person he once was and Yeon-su came to understand that Ung and his family loved her just the way she was.
Rating-
This Our Beloved Summer explores unresolved wounds and personal growth, it is a breath of nostalgic air. This K-drama made me understand that love isn’t always about staying together; sometimes, It’s about becoming better versions of ourselves, so when you meet again in the future, you’re finally ready. And other times, love returns with a quiet knock.
Our Beloved Summer whispers and speaks volume at the same time, if you have ever loved, gotten hurt or trying to figure yourself out, this K-drama is for you. It will feel like a warm and gentle hug to your heart.
It consist of 16 episodes and is available to watch on LokLok app.
A 10/10–a masterpiece of a K-drama!!!
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Happy day to all the cinephiles on Hive—and to those who don’t have a Hive account but still never miss a single one of my posts. 😅 I’m by the seaside today, having a little adventure with the sea, but yesterday I watched a film I’d like to tell you about before I head off. I'm sitting here with my coffee and my laptop gently warning me it’s down to 44% battery.
Perhaps, if you’ve nothing too important planned for this Sunday, you’ll feel like watching it once you’ve finished reading here. Well, I hope you make it to the end… I’ll try not to bore you or give away too much.
I did a quick Google search for 2024 films worth seeing, and a few popped up—but among them, Civil War really caught my eye. If you know me, you can probably guess why. 🙂 Simply put, it’s about journalists and war photographers.
Feliz día a todos los cinéfilos de Hive y a quienes no tienen una cuenta de Hive pero aún así, no se pierden ni una sola de mis publicaciones. 😅 Ando por la playa hoy, es decir, estoy teniendo una aventura con la mar, pero ayer vi esta película de la quiero comentarte un poco antes de irme, ahora que estoy aquí sentada con mi café y la laptop alertándome que le queda 44% de batería.
Quizás, si no tienes algo demasiado importante que hacer este domingo, te animes a verla cuando termines de leer aquí. Bueno, espero que llegues al final... trataré de no aburrirte ni darte demasiados detalles.
Resulta que hice una búsqueda en Google de películas de 2024 que valiera la pena ver y saltaron unas cuantas, pero entre ellas Civil War llamó mi atención. Si me conoces puedes adivinar por qué. 🙂 Sencillamente porque trata de periodistas y fotógrafos de guerra.
I graduated in journalism, and one of the topics explored during my studies is precisely this: journalists and photographers in war zones, their professional ethics, and the challenges they face. So I didn’t think twice before watching it. I was also drawn in by the fact that Kirsten Dunst stars in the film—I remember her from Spider-Man and Interview with the Vampire (1994).
The film imagines a possible civil war scenario in the United States. It’s not explained in much detail, but through a few hints in the dialogue, you can infer that it’s a separatist-type conflict. Needless to say, the story focuses entirely on the four main characters as they chase down a story, braving extreme dangers in a country where, by that point, law and order no longer exist.
So, in a linear narrative structure, we follow Dunst in the role of a renowned photojournalist named Lee Smith; Wagner Moura as Joel, a reporter from the Reuters news agency; Cailee Spaeny as a young journalist whose growth under the mentorship of the seasoned Lee becomes evident throughout the film’s 109-minute runtime; and Sammy, a journalist from The New York Times and the group’s mentor, played by Stephen McKinley Henderson.
Honestly, apart from Kirsten Dunst, I didn’t really know or remember the other actors 😂… maybe I’ve seen them around—what can I say? I know a film critic would never admit that, but luckily I’m nothing of the sort. I simply share my modest impressions here on this blog. And speaking of which, thank goodness the actors portraying photojournalists at least know how to hold a camera properly. 🤣 That’s why I chose that screenshot as the first image—it was the first thing I thought when that scene came on.
Soy graduada de periodismo y una de las temáticas que se aborda en mi carrera es precisamente esta, la de los periodistas y fotógrafos en zonas de guerra, su ética profesional y los desafíos que ellos enfrentan allí. Así que no lo pensé dos veces y me puse a verla, ademas me sedujo la idea de que en el reparto estaba como protagonista Kirsten Dunst, a quien recuerdo de películas como Spider-Man y Entrevista con el vampiro (1994).
La película es una construcción de un posible escenario de guerra civil en Estados Unidos, algo que no se explica mucho, pero que, con algunas pinceladas en los diálogos, puedes inferir que se trata de un conflicto de tipo separatista. De más está decir que la cinta pone sus focos de lleno sobre los cuatro personajes principales que van en busca de una noticia, desafiando peligros extremos, en un país donde a esas alturas no existe ni ley ni orden.
Así con una estructura narrativa lineal vamos acompañando hasta Washington DC a Dunst, en el personaje de una prestigiosa fotoperiodista llamada Lee Smith; a Wagner Moura, encarnando a Joel, un reportero de la agencia de noticias Reuters; a Cailee Spaeny, en el papel de una periodista joven, cuya evolución bajo la tutela de la veterana Lee es evidente a lo largo de los 109 minutos que dura el filme; y a Sammy, un periodista del New York Times y mentor del grupo, quien es interpretado por Stephen Henderson.
Realmente estos actores aparte de Kirsten Dunst yo no los conocía o no los recuerdo 😂... quizás los he visto, ¿qué te puedo decir? Yo sé que un crítico de cine jamás diría una cosa así, menos mal que no soy nada de eso, sólo escribo mis modestas impresiones en este blog. Y, ya que estamos, menos mal que los actores que hacen de fotoperiodistas aquí saben sostener la cámara adecuadamente. 🤣 Por eso compartí de primera imagen esa captura de pantalla. Fue lo primero que pensé cuando llegó esa escena.
This other screenshot I took really caught my attention, because the film makes excellent use of still photography. Through Lee Smith’s perspective, we’re offered photographic frames that reveal how a professional in this field sees an image. I really appreciated that. And as someone experienced and seasoned, she shares a few key tips with her new protégé, the young Jessie Collin. I’ll share two of them here.
The first concerns the sheer number of photos usually taken—and how few are actually good. She says something along the lines of: "Keep looking, keep shooting… out of thirty photographs, you’ll only find one good one." The second tip has to do with the types of questions photojournalists ask themselves in these contexts. I don’t recall the exact phrasing, but she tells her that journalists don’t answer questions, they ask them. And once you begin to answer questions (I think she means getting emotionally involved in the situation), you stop doing your job properly.
I’ve always found the emotional and ethical challenges faced by journalists in times of war deeply compelling. I think the film flows very well right to the end, and that they must have researched this subject extensively to portray the reality as accurately as possible. Still—this is just my personal opinion—I believe reality always surpasses fiction in these cases.
There are some very harrowing scenes. Naturally, Lee Smith’s backstory is linked to Magnum… you know, Magnum Photos—the cooperative founded in 1947 by legends like Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, David Seymour, and George Rodger, with the aim of transforming photojournalism. Civil War constantly reminds you of Capa’s famous quote:
“If your photos aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.”
Written and directed by Alex Garland, Civil War has been seen as a wake-up call—a dystopian warning that acts as a metaphor of political radicalisation and democratic erosion. Garland portrays a president with fascist tendencies… what unfolds, you’ll have to see for yourself. So I’ll leave it there, though I must say I’m left deeply struck by this theme of war photojournalists—what they witness, and how they must respond. If you’ve never thought about these things, just imagine a chaotic scene of death and destruction—and ask yourself, would you take the shot, or… You’ll tell me later.
Esta otra captura de pantalla que hice me llama mucho la atención porque en la película se hace muy buen uso de la foto fija. A través de la mirada de Lee Smith, podemos ver algunos planos fotográficos, lo que da la medida de cómo un profesional en este campo ve la imagen. Eso me gustó mucho. También, como conocedora y veterana, en resumidas cuentas, le da algunos tips importantes a su nueva pupila, la joven Jessie Collin. Les comparto dos de ellos. El primero acerca de la cantidad de fotos que se suelen tomar y cuántas entre ellas son realmente buenas. Ella le dice algo así como: "Sigue, sigue mirando, entre 30 fotografías sólo hallarás una sola buena." Y el segundo acerca de las preguntas que se hacen los fotoperiodistas en esos contextos. No recuerdo la frase con exactitud, pero ella le explica que los periodistas no responden preguntas, las hacen. Y cuando comienzas a intentar responder preguntas (creo que lo dice en el sentido de involucrarse en la situación) dejas de hacer correctamente tu trabajo.
El tema de lo que vive, lo que siente y qué desafíos enfrenta un periodista en tiempos de guerra desde el punto de vista ético y también humano siempre me ha llamado la atención. Creo que la película fluye muy bien hasta el final y que para hacerla debieron investigar mucho acerca de esto con el propésito de mostrar lo más cercana posible esa realidad; aunque, en mi opinión muy personal, creo que en estos casos la realidad supera siempre a la ficción.
Hay escenas muy duras. Lee Smith tiene una historia, por supuesto, ligada a Magnum... ya sabes, la agencia Magnum Photos, una cooperativa fundada en 1947 por leyendas como Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, David Seymour y George Rodger, con el objetivo de transformar el fotoperiodismo. Y Civil War te recuerda a cada momento esa conocidísima frase de Capa:
"Si tus fotos no son lo suficientemente buenas, es que no estás lo suficientemente cerca."
Con guión y dirección de Alex Garland, Civil War ha sido vista como un llamado de atención, una advertencia distópica que funciona como una metáfora de un escenario de radicalización política y erosión democrática. Garland presenta a un presidente con actitudes fascistas... lo que sucederá debes verlo tú mismo/a. Así que ya me voy despidiendo, no sin antes decirte que me he quedado muy impresionada con este tema de los fotoperiodistas en zonas de guerra, lo que ven y cómo deben actuar al respecto. Si no has pensado en estas cosas, sólo imagina un escenario caótico de muerte y destrucción y si harías la foto o... (Ya me dirás).
Hi everyone, I hope you're all feeling great. Today, I want to share a new review. After a while, I finally got around to watching Anora, and I'm still like... wow, processing it all... you know how it is, right? You go to see a movie with a lot of hype but you kind of prepare yourself just in case, you lower your expectations a little... Well, Anora... not only did it meet them, it exceeded them. I finished watching it excited, half in shock, but completely sure that I had just seen something very, very special... first, we have to talk about the director, Sean Baker.. if you've seen Tangerine (yes, the one he shot with iPhones!), you already know that this guy has his own style... he's basically made his own little place, the one sometimes called "White Trash Cool"... yes, the term sounds a bit strong, but the truth is that it suits him, he dives into the lives of marginalized people, people who live on the edge, often dealing with poverty, addictions or, very often, sex work.
And the cool thing is that he doesn't judge them; It shows you their complicated, sometimes chaotic lives with brutal empathy, but also with surprising humor and visual style... it's as if he found beauty and a very particular energy in places where other directors would only see pure darkness. I'll be honest, sometimes his style seemed... a little too much for me. It was very stylized for such raw themes. That contrast, personally, used to shock me a little... not that it was bad, okay? Just... well, it wasn't a very specific taste that I didn't always connect with.
Luego de algún tiempo, por fin pude ver Anora y todavía estoy como... wow, procesando todo.. ya saben cómo es, ¿no? Uno va a ver una peli con un montón de hype pero igual como que te preparas por si acaso, bajas un poquito las expectativas... Bueno, pues Anora.. no solo cumplió, las superó, termine de verla emocionado, medio en shock, pero completamente seguro de que acababa de ver algo muy, muy especial.. primero, tenemos que hablar del director, Sean Baker.. si ya vieron Tangerine (¡sí, la que grabó con iPhones!), ya saben que este compa tiene un estilo muy suyo.. básicamente se ha hecho su propio lugarcito, ese que a veces llaman "White Trash Cool"... que sí, suena medio fuerte el término, pero la verdad es que le queda, se clava cañón en las vidas de gente marginada, gente que vive al límite, lidiando seguido con pobreza, adicciones o, muy seguido, con el trabajo sexual.
Y lo chido es que no los juzga; te muestra sus vidas complicadas, a veces caóticas, con una empatía brutal, pero también con un humor y un estilo visual sorprendentes.. es como si encontrara belleza y una energía muy particular en lugares donde otros directores nomás verían pura oscuridad, les soy sincero, a veces su estilo se me había hecho... un poquito demasiado. Como que muy estilizado para temas tan crudos, ese contraste, personalmente, antes como que me chocaba un poco.. no que estuviera mal, ¿eh?, solo... pues no era un gusto muy específico con el que no siempre conectaba.
So when I sat down to watch “Anora”, knowing Sean Baker’s track record, I was already ready for something intense and probably centered around someone in the sex trade world.. and yes, that’s exactly what we get, our protagonist, Ani (played by the amazing Mikey Madison – more on her in a moment), is a young dancer and escort working in Brooklyn.. the initial premise sounds almost too simple, even a little cliché. You might think, “Oh, like a modern-day ‘Pretty Woman’?” and it turns out Ani meets this very young, very rich Russian guy, Ivan, at the club where she works. Ivan’s impulsive, kind of dumb, barely speaks any English (the film switches between English and Russian, with a little bit of Armenian thrown in, which gives it a very authentic feel), and he basically becomes instantly obsessed with her, spending ridiculous amounts of money and eventually asking her to be his exclusive partner, whisking her off to Vegas and promising her the world… for a while, if you’re getting those “Pretty Woman” vibes – the Cinderella fantasy, the escape from a hard life into unimaginable luxury.
But trust me, Sean Baker takes that initial premise and smashes it. Where Pretty Woman was a brilliant fairy tale, Anora plunges you into something far more chaotic, unpredictable, and frankly, far more interesting and real. Despite the crazy circumstances, things get complicated pretty quickly, especially when Ivan’s oligarch family inevitably finds out about his relationship with an American sex worker. And that’s when the movie really takes off. Seriously, the way this movie plays with your expectations is brilliant. Just when you think you know where it’s going, it takes an unexpected turn. Baker keeps you completely off-balance, putting you in Ani’s shoes; she’s often just as lost and confused as you are about what the hell is going on. Is Ivan genuinely sweet or just a spoiled brat? Is his family dangerous? What are anyone’s true motivations? The plot twists and turns in ways that seem surprising, yet inevitable once they happen.
Entonces, cuando me senté a ver "Anora", sabiendo el historial de Sean Baker, ya estaba listo para algo intenso y probablemente centrado en alguien del mundo del comercio sexual.. y sí, eso es justo lo que nos dan, nuestra protagonista, Ani (interpretada por la increíble Mikey Madison – hablaré más de ella en un momento), es una joven bailarina y escort que trabaja en Brooklyn.. la premisa inicial suena casi demasiado simple, incluso un poco cliché. Podrías pensar, "Ah, ¿como una 'Pretty Woman' moderna?".. y es que Ani conoce a este chico ruso, Ivan, muy joven y muy rico, en el club donde trabaja, Ivan es impulsivo, un poco tonto, apenas habla inglés (la película cambia entre inglés y ruso, con un poco de armenio, lo que le da un toque muy auténtico), y básicamente se obsesiona con ella al instante, gastando cantidades absurdas de dinero y eventualmente pidiéndole que sea su compañera exclusiva, llevándosela a Las Vegas y prometiéndole el mundo.. por un rato, si sientes esas vibras de "Pretty Woman" – la fantasía de Cenicienta, la escapada de una vida dura a un lujo inimaginable.
Pero créanme, Sean Baker toma esa premisa inicial y la destroza.. donde "Pretty Woman" era un cuento de hadas brillante, "Anora" te sumerge en algo mucho más caótico, impredecible y, francamente, mucho más interesante y real, a pesar de las circunstancias disparatadas, las cosas se complican rápidamente, especialmente cuando la familia oligarca de Ivan inevitablemente se entera de su curiosa relación con una trabajadora sexual estadounidense. Y ahí es cuando la película realmente despega.. en serio, la forma en que esta película juega con tus expectativas es brillante, justo cuando crees que sabes a dónde va, da un giro inesperado.. Baker te mantiene completamente desequilibrado, te pone en los zapatos de Ani; ella a menudo está tan perdida y confundida como tú sobre qué demonios está pasando. ¿Ivan es genuinamente dulce o solo un niño mimado? ¿Su familia es peligrosa? ¿Cuáles son las verdaderas motivaciones de alguien? La trama gira y se retuerce de maneras que parecen sorprendentes y, sin embargo, inevitables una vez que suceden.
Okay, let's see, just call it a "comedy"? Hmm, I don't know, it doesn't quite fit me... I mean, yes, there are parts that make you die of laughter, really! Genuinely funny parts, often because of how absurd the situations Ani gets into are, especially like halfway through the film... there's a long sequence that's pure chaos, it's tense, a little violent, but somehow it still makes you laugh, it's incredible... it's interesting to find humor in super desperate and... disastrous moments. But be careful, beneath the laughter there is a very strong drama... I think it goes more towards the side of melodrama, touching on serious themes such as social class, exploitation, those relationships where everything is a "give and take", the freedom to decide, and the very harsh reality that many women live in. In Ani's work, Baker is not afraid to show the ugly, but she mixes it into the story in a way that also captures you and, sometimes, even has a tender side, how crazy... and now, let's talk about Mikey Madison!
Holy Christ, people! I was placing her in smaller roles, you know? Like the Manson girl in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood or in the new Scream, but here, wow! She is a beast, a total force! She carries the entire film, which lasts two and a half hours!, on her shoulders... her performance as Ani is... brutal, she's strong, she's vulnerable, she's funny, desperate, she has charisma... and you believe her every second she's on screen, it's impressive! She handles all the ups and downs of the roller coaster that is Ani's life with such dedication and finesse... incredible. You support her, you worry for her, you laugh with her, you suffer with her... and she gets nominated for an Oscar, and the truth is, she deserves it! It's phenomenal.
Without her, I think the movie wouldn't be as good... she's Anora, period... the pacing is also interesting, for a movie that's almost two and a half hours long, it really flies by, for the most part... it has a kind of energy that pushes you forward, especially when things start to get ugly, it reminded me a lot of the Safdie brothers' movies, like Good Time or Uncut Gems, that same wave of chaos that keeps growing and leaves you breathless, gripping your seat! Of course, there are moments, perhaps especially in that chaotic middle section, where you feel like Baker is kind of lingering, letting the scenes go on a little longer than necessary. Some might think it drags on a bit in some parts, but for me, the truth is, the intensity and how everyone acts kept me hooked almost the entire time... honestly, I wouldn't have liked it to be much shorter.
Okay, a ver, ¿decirle solo "comedia"? Mmm, no sé, como que no me cuadra del todo.. o sea, sí, tiene partes que te matas de la risa, ¡en serio! Partes genuinamente graciosas, muchas veces por lo absurdas que son las situaciones en las que se mete Ani, sobre todo como a la mitad de la peli.. hay una secuencia larga que es puro caos, es tensa, un poquito violenta, pero de alguna forma te sigue dando risa, es increíble.. es curioso el sacar el humor de momentos súper desesperados y... desastrosos. Pero ojo, debajo de las risas hay un drama bien fuerte.. yo creo que se va más por el lado del melodrama, tocando temas serios como la clase social, la explotación, esas relaciones donde todo es un "toma y daca", la libertad de decidir, y la realidad bien dura que viven muchas mujeres en el trabajo de Ani, Baker no teme mostrar lo feo, pero lo mezcla en la historia de una forma que igual te atrapa y, a veces, hasta tiene su lado tierno, qué loco.. y ahora, ¡hablemos de Mikey Madison!
Dios santo, gente! Yo la ubicaba de papeles más chicos, ¿saben? Como la chica Manson en Había una vez en Hollywood o en la nueva de Scream, pero aquí, ¡wow!, ¡es una bestia, una fuerza total! Se echa toda la película, ¡que dura dos horas y media!, sobre los hombros.. su actuación como Ani es.. brutal, es fuerte, es vulnerable, es chistosa, desesperada, tiene un carisma... y te la crees cada segundo que está en pantalla, es impresionante! Maneja todos esos sube y baja de la montaña rusa que es la vida de Ani con una entrega y una fineza.. increíble. La apoyas, te preocupas por ella, te ríes con ella, sufres con ella.. y la nominan al Oscar, y la verdad, ¡se lo tiene merecido! Es fenomenal.
Sin ella, yo creo que la peli no pegaría igual.. ella es Anora, punto.. el ritmo también está interesante, para ser una peli de casi dos horas y media, la verdad es que se te pasa volando, en su mayoría.. tiene como una energía que te empuja pa'lante, especialmente cuando las cosas se empiezan a poner feas, me recordó un montón a las pelis de los hermanos Safdie, como Good Time o Diamantes en Bruto, esa misma onda de caos que va creciendo y que te deja sin aire, ¡agarrado al asiento! Eso sí, hay momentos, quizás sobre todo en esa parte caótica de en medio, donde sientes que Baker como que se recrea un poco, deja que las escenas duren un poquito más de lo necesario. A algunos tal vez y les parece que se alarga un poquito en algunas partes, pero para mí, la verdad, la intensidad y cómo actúan todos me tuvieron enganchadísimo casi todo el tiempo.. sinceramente, no me hubiera gustado que fuera mucho más corta.
And the ending... wow! Speechless, really... I'm not going to spoil anything for you, obviously! But that final scene... is one of the most moving, complex and... beautifully filmed things I've seen in a while, it breaks your heart, it confuses you, but at the same time it has a super strange beauty and it hits you... it hits you hard, it's like Baker's trademark in a single scene: that mix of emotion like that, on the surface, of feeling uncomfortable, but with a touch of... I don't know, of grace that you don't expect... it hit me really hard, it stayed with me, let's see, is this movie for everyone? Mmm, I would say no, really... you have to connect with the way Baker sees things, how she gets into these very specific worlds, and put up with her humor which is sometimes a bit... acidic, right?, mixed with a drama that feels super real, talks about sex work without mincing words, and the characters are complicated, you won't always like them, eh!
They make decisions that maybe drive you crazy... if you're looking for something like happy and positive... well this isn't it... but, if you dare to see something that challenges you, that provokes you, with brutal acting!, visually super powerful, that makes you laugh, take your breath away and feel a lot of things... then you have to go see it NOW! For me, I feel like this is Baker’s most well-rounded film so far, I’ve liked his previous films of course, but Anora feels like it’s on a higher level… maybe a little more polished, the story is more complex, it hits you more emotionally, but without losing that sharp touch that is so typical of Baker, it seems like he’s really polished himself even more…
I went in expecting something good because of everything that was being said, but I came out thinking ‘Wow, this is a masterpiece! ’. So I give it a 9.5/10, I’m taking a little off for those moments where the pace feels a little too long, but honestly, that’s being very picky… the performances (especially Madison’s, my God!), the script, the way it’s directed, that roller coaster of emotions and THAT ENDING… it’s definitely worth it, and that would be all for today friends, I hope you give it a chance!! See you in the next reviews, take care! Bye bye.
Y el final.. ¡wow! sin palabras, de verdad.. no les voy a spoilear nada, ¡obvio!, pero esa escena final.. es de lo más conmovedor, complejo y... hermosamente filmado que he visto en un buen rato, te rompe el corazón, te confunde, pero al mismo tiempo tiene una belleza súper rara y te pega... te pega fuerte, es como el sello de Baker en una sola escena: esa mezcla de emoción así, a flor de piel, de sentirte incómodo, pero con un toque de... no sé, de gracia que no te esperas.. a mí me pegó durísimo, se me quedó grabada, a ver, ¿esta peli es para todo el mundo? Mmm, yo diría que no, la verdad.. tienes que conectar con la forma en que Baker ve las cosas, cómo se mete en estos mundos bien específicos, y aguantar ese humor suyo que a veces es medio... ácido, ¿no?, mezclado con un drama que se siente súper real, habla del trabajo sexual sin pelos en la lengua, y los personajes son complicados, no siempre te van a caer bien, ¡eh!
Toman decisiones que tal vez y te sacan de quicio.. si buscas algo así como alegre y positivo... pues esta no es.. pero, si te animas a ver algo que te rete, que te provoque, con actuaciones ¡brutales!, visualmente súper potente, que te haga reír, quedarte sin aire y sentir un montón de cosas... ¡entonces tienes que ir a verla pero YA! Para mí, siento que esta es la película más redonda de Baker hasta ahora, me han gustado sus pelis anteriores, claro, pero Anora se siente como un nivel más arriba.. tal vez un poquito más pulida, la historia es más compleja, te pega más en lo emocional, pero sin perder ese toque filoso tan de Baker, como que de verdad se pulió todavía más..
Yo entré esperando algo bueno por todo lo que se decía, pero salí pensando '¡Wow, esto es una obra maestra!'. Así que le doy un 9.5/10, le quito un poco por esos momentos donde el ritmo se siente que se alarga un poquito de más, pero la verdad, ya es ponerme muy exigente.. las actuaciones (¡sobre todo la de Madison, Dios mío!), el guion, cómo está dirigida, esa montaña rusa de emociones y ESE FINAL.. sin duda vale mucho la pena, y eso sería todo por hoy amigos, espero que le den una oportunidad!! Nos veremos en las próximas reseñas, cuidense! Byebye.
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Hello dear friends of @MoviesTvShows, greetings and happy day, this time I come to tell you about a movie that I found very tender where family and managing to keep safe those you love becomes indispensable, no matter how small it is, no matter how much you think you can not change anything just because you are different from others, it can not stop you from making big changes, it is about Milagros: an extraordinary bear.
Milagros is a little bear with glasses, so called because of the way she has her spots on her face, since she is all black but her face is covered with white glasses, she lives happily with her brother and mother in the forest, where they learn to survive the dangers and to take care of each other, to be able to advance in life, although Milagros does not like being an older sister who has to be aware of her little sister all the time, her mother tries to teach her and make her realize how important it is to be together and that they have each other to take care of each other.
Until destiny shows Milagros that not everything is eternal, she has to learn how to be a good girl and take care of her brother, but when the little bear gets separated she starts an adventure in search of her lost brother, but in that way she will find humans who are not good and she will find herself in trouble, realizing that she is able to understand what they say, This will be of great help to her, especially when she gets a peculiar little fox, who despite being held captive in a kind of circus and treated in an unpleasant way by the owner, continues to believe that everything is fine and focuses on making Milagros feel better, until they realize that they have to run away to save themselves.
Without thinking much Milagros together with zorrito follow their way in search of her brother, understanding that there will be more dangers than the ones she has presented, but she cannot leave aside the responsibility, she cannot leave her only brother alone, even though she is only a little bear, she knows that being able to understand humans could be useful, as well as it could also mean a change to what is coming and where not only she but several animals are in danger. It's a cute story, where giving up is not an option, it also has its moments of laughter, because as I said before the little fox is something peculiar hehe has a sense of humor and innocence that makes the moment pleasant and you laugh with what he says and does, especially when he is with his stiff friend hehe if you see it you will know what I mean.
Technical data
Director: Eduardo Schuldt
Country: Peru
Year: 2023
Genre: Adventures
Language(s): Spanish
Production Company: Chaska Entertainment.
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Hola queridos amigos de @MoviesTvShows, saludos y feliz día, en esta oportunidad vengo para hablarles de una película que me pareció muy tierna en donde la familia y el lograr mantener a salvo aquellos que quieres se hace indispensable, por más pequeños que sea, por más que creas que no puedes cambiar nada por el simple hecho de ser diferente a los demás, no te puede detener hacer grandes cambios, se trata de Milagros: una osa extraordinaria.
Milagros es una osita de anteojos, llamada así por la forma en como tiene sus manchas en la cara, ya que es toda negra pero en la cara la cubre como unos anteojos blancos, vive felizmente con su hermano y mamá en el bosque, donde aprenden a sobrevivir a los peligros y a cuidarse uno a otro, para poder avanzar en la vida, aunque Milagros no le parece nada ser una hermana mayor que tenga que estar pendiente todo el tiempo de su hermanita, su mamá intenta enseñarle y hacerle dar cuenta lo importante que es estar juntos y que ellos se tienen entre sí para cuidarse.
Hasta que el destino le muestra a Milagros que no todo es eterno, tiene que aprender a balarse y cuidar de su hermano, pero al separarse la osita comienza una aventura en búsqueda de su perdido hermano, pero en ese camino encontrará humanos que no son buenos y se verá en vuelta en problemas, dándose cuenta que es capaz de entender lo que ellos dicen, lo cual le resultaría de mucha ayuda sobre todo cuando se consigue un zorrito algo peculiar, ya que pese a estar cautivo en una especie de circo y tratado de una manera desagradable por el dueño, sigue creyendo que hay todo está bien y se enfoca en hacer sentir mejor a Milagros, hasta que se dan cuenta que tienen que huir para salvarse.
Sin pensarlo mucho Milagros junto con zorrito siguen su camino en busca de su hermano, entendiendo que habrá más peligros que los que ha presentado, pero no puede dejar a un lado la responsabilidad, no puede dejar solo a su único hermano, pese a que solo es una pequeña osa, sabe que el poder entender a los humanos podría resultar útil, así como también podría significar un cambio a lo que se avecina y en donde no solo ella sino varios animales corren peligro. Es una historia linda, donde el rendirte no es una opción, también tiene sus momentos de risa, ya que como dije antes el zorrito es algo peculiar jeje tiene un sentido de humor e inocencia que hace que el momento sea agradable y te rías con lo que dice y hace, sobre todo cuando esta con su amigo tieso jeje si la ven sabrán a que me refiero.
Growing up my favouirte animation was "lilo & Stitch" often I would find myself repeating the movie when no one was at home and when my other siblings comes back home and see what I'm watching, they would be like "why don't you get tired of watching this" at that moment I won't say anything because whatever I say or do is likely to be used against me in the court of law "joking" but then I would be quite like someone who doesn't know how to talk then they would walk into their rooms without the thoughts of turning off the television or looking for something else to watch.
I loved the animation so much that the moment I heard about the live action coming out on my screen, I turned on that notification because I wanted to be among the first set of people who would share the story at the beginning.
The Plot
On planet Turo, Dr. Jumba is convicted by the United Galactic Federation for performing illegal activities when he created an aggressive and indestructible creature named "626". Dr. Jumba was brought in for questioning and was imprisoned after a few minutes.
While experiment 626 escaped from the custody of the United Galactic Federation and landed on the planet called "Earth," Dr. Jumba was paired with an Earth expert agent, Pleakley, to bring experiment 626 into custody.
Experiment 626 crashed a wedding reception after landing on Earth and was accidentally hit by a tourist trolley, where he was later taken to the animal shelter. A young Hawaiian girl named Lilo, who was frustrated by the different events that played out at her hula school, was later expelled, and her big sister, Nani, did not show up at her school.
Lilo wanted a real friend because she never had any. Their neighbor took Lilo to the animal shelter, where Experiment 626 was kept. 626 impersonated himself to be nice after seeing that Dr. Jumba and Pleakley were after him. So Lilo begged that 626 be adopted, and fortunately, it was granted. Lilo named the experiment 626 "Stitch," and their friendship kicked off. The movie possessed a lot of plot twists and let me end the plot here so you can see it for yourself in case you haven't.
My Review
First thing, the movie had me glued to my screen like I was watching the animation all over again from the beginning. I'm gonna applaud Job Deon Camp for bringing this movie to life. I love the fact that all animated characters look exactly as they should. Now, the movie paid a lot of attention to even the tiniest details.
The movie gets me emotional at some point because why not even the animation, I would find myself crying at the last scene when Stitch was hurt and didn't wake up for a while, and then the joy that steps in when he eventually wakes up.
It's actually the diverse nature it possesses that kept me glued to my seat without an inch. The ending part of this movie is what I didn't expect because Nani had to make a difficult decision to relinquish guardianship of Lilo to pursue her dream of studying marine biology.
I've heard different stories of people saying "that part should not have been added" because "ohana" means family and no one gets left behind, I know how powerful that statement is and how it could bring someone right back into their senses and make them think right but then I believe in personal growth and as a family people keeps evolving, I think it was a courageous choice that was added to the movie and I like it.
Now let's dive into the musical aspect of the movie, which was very impressive, just like in the animation. Finally, this movie is amazing and I'm gonna give it the credit it deserves. It's a testament that family isn't all about staying together; it's also about growing and pursuing our dreams and lastly supporting each other. images are screenshots from my phone
When I first saw a clip of this movie on Instagram reels where a young girl and her dad sang Big Sean, I was like this is going to be an interesting movie. I looked up.the name on the comment section and found out it was “Fist Fight”
It was the poster that grabbed me on Netflix: Ice Cube’s intense glare, Charlie Day’s terrified face, and the cheeky tagline about a teacher being challenged in the parking lot. On paper, Fist Fight looked like a one-joke premise: a meek English teacher versus the school's toughest disciplinarian. Curiosity got the better of me. Plus, I'd enjoyed both actors in other roles. If they could make it work, maybe it’d be fun.
Imagine a school full of crazy students who play expensive pranks on the teachers. 😂
It is the last day of school at Roosevelt High and the English teacher Andy Campbell (Charlie Day) is barely hanging in there: fielding senior pranks, worrying about layoffs, and trying to get through to his students before summer. Inadvertently setting off the firing of history teacher Ron Strickland (Ice Cube) by tattling on him, the result is quick, Strickland storms into Andy's classroom and threatens to see him after school. Basically, Fist Fight turns into a 90-minute time-bomb to the parking-lot smackdown.
Based on the set-up it is apparent that the film is loaded with jokes that come in quick succession mostly lewd, crude and many of them at the lowest levels of humor. There is a horny counselor portrayed by Jillian Bell, a diva teacher portrayed by Christina Hendricks, a security guard portrayed by Kumail Nanjiani and Tracy Morgan as the insanely over-the-top gym coach. These characters are humorous in a way, yet they seem more of a sketch than a memory.
Ice Cube steals every scene he appears in as ferocious, axe-wielding Strickland, he pumps up the stereotype of the tough teacher to frightening physicality and withering one-liners that work best when delivered with a glare. In the meantime, the Andy of Day is a neurotic mess of a panic--his panicked response to the danger is meant to give weight to the craziness through an anxious sympathy.
The Set Up Is Secure. It is a valid criticism to refer to the film as the “one joke stretched to feature length.” According to many reviewers, the main conflict is not worth surrounding it with the plots on the layoffs and pranks. The middle part of the film is very slow and Andy is doing everything possible to prevent the inevitable fight with less and less rational tactics.
However the Finale Delivers. The final fight between Andy and Strickland is pleasantly unexpectedly well staged, not unlike a WWE match. It is loud, excessive and most importantly it is satisfying after all the build-up jokes.
A Reddit commentary echoed my reaction:
“It was surprisingly funny… the jokes worked, the performances had chemistry, even if the middle dragged.”
Empire and Express News critics labeled the movie as fatally misconceived or pulling its punches too long but said that it has a spark it previously lacked in the end.
Fist Fight is a comedy on autopilot that sometimes runs into greatness. I found it ridiculous how Charlie Day evades mailmen, takes refuge in classrooms, falls into preposterous plans because he feared full-on confrontation that was beyond absurd.
There was a sense of realism between the actors. Ice Cube strutted on to every scene with weight; when he said after school it seemed that Andy felt his blood run cold. And Charlie Day and his inability and panic? Horribly familiar in its own over-the-top manner.
It feels good to have the climax, as well: the fight is not only physical, it is Andy overcoming fear and embarrassment, and Strickland overcoming complacency. In a world where even teachers are being treated as expendable (an underplot of the film) the face off is metaphorical.
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No year illustrates the folly of forecasting a film’s status better than 1982. While it’s still widely believed today, as it was then, that the year was one of the best—or even the best—for science fiction cinema, genre devotees at the time were more inclined to crown Spielberg’s E.T., Carpenter’s The Thing, or even Meyer’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan as the year’s finest film, rather than risk placing Scott’s Blade Runner in the same category. The cinematic adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? was not only one of the bigger box-office flops of that year but also received poor reviews from critics. Blade Runner, however, saw a relatively small yet fiercely passionate fanbase rehabilitate its reputation within just a few years, elevating it to one of the most celebrated achievements of its era, and transforming what was once a debacle into not just a masterpiece, but likely the most successful cult phenomenon in film history. That same cult, ironically, is probably responsible for the decades-long delay in attempting a sequel, thereby avoiding the grim fate of genre classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey or even worse, the modern remakes of titles like RoboCop and Total Recall. When Blade Runner 2049 finally arrived, it was hardly met with high expectations—though to its most ardent fans, that might sound like an understatement. The story of 1982, in a way, did and did not repeat itself; like its predecessor, the new film underperformed at the box office, but its creators can take solace in near-universal critical acclaim and the assurance of its status as a new masterpiece, at least for the foreseeable future.
The plot of the new film begins three decades after the original’s events, in a world that has, for the most part, moved on. Those who could relocate to space colonies left a polluted Earth to the underprivileged, who now dwell in overcrowded, grim megacities. In this new reality, the physically demanding or sexual labour is provided by humanoid replicants—perfected by Wallace Corporation, the successor to Tyrell Corporation (led by ruthless Niander Wallace, played by Jared Leto)—which are now permitted to work on Earth. The latest Nexus-9 replicants are even authorised for police duties, so Agent KD6-3.7 (Ryan Gosling) is tasked with apprehending and eliminating earlier models prone to rebellion and escape. During one such operation, Agent K discovers a potential clue that could unravel the fate of Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a police officer who fled with a replicant he was meant to “retire” in 2019. This discovery deeply unsettles his human superior, Lieutenant Joshi (Robin Wright), who orders him to destroy all evidence, even as Wallace’s own replicant enforcer, Luv (Sylvia Hoeks), seeks to uncover a secret that could revolutionise replicant production and deployment.
The three-and-a-half-decade gap between films has been extremely beneficial for Blade Runner 2049. It allowed ample time to thoroughly analyse the original, crafting a formula that satisfies existing fans while offering newcomers an original, standalone film. This delay also permitted original cast and crew members, pressured by years of expectation, to take supporting roles in the sequel: Scott returned as producer, and Ford appears only briefly. Hampton Fancher, one of the original’s screenwriters, proved pivotal by viewing the new version as an opportunity to address aspects even some fans acknowledge as flaws in the 1982 film. This includes a more intricate plot that leans firmly into the detective genre, allowing audiences to, like the protagonists, exercise their grey matter and experience several unexpected twists. Everything unfolds organically, with characters and motivations deeply rooted in the Blade Runner universe, avoiding cheap imitations—even when their appearance or setting mirrors earlier elements, most notably Luv and her boss Wallace, who superficially echo Rachel and the late Tyrell. Fancher further leveraged this principle to build the world of 2049 with depth, dedicating more time and energy to exploring evolving notions of humanity. A compelling idea is the mutual hostility between humans and replicants (as superior human creations), mirroring the animosity replicants feel toward holographic artificial intelligences. This theme is explored through Joi, the protagonist’s romantic partner, portrayed brilliantly by the underrated Ana de Armas.
The director’s choice mattered less, given Denis Villeneuve—having recently won over hard-core genre fans with Arrival—proved an ideal fit. His style adheres to the “same, yet different” principle, offering fans iconic shots of a rain-soaked, nocturnal Los Angeles while, for the first time, pulling the camera beyond the city to depict a barren, sunless landscape shrouded in grey, toxic clouds. Villeneuve, aided by the ever-reliable Hans Zimmer’s score, which deftly channels Vangelis’s iconic soundtrack, imbues the film with his signature stamp. He also borrows from other genre classics, even those belonging to different media, as fans of Fallout: New Vegas videogame will notice. Villeneuve excels in action scenes, which suit him better than Scott’s approach; there’s no macho posturing or over-the-top special effects, and the climactic confrontation remains impactful despite unfolding in what seems like the blandest, least glamorous location imaginable in a futuristic megacity. This philosophy also explains why 2049 runs significantly longer—a factor contributing to its $155 million budget underperforming at the box office and testing the patience of younger viewers. Yet for its creators and original fans, this was a small price to pay for one of the best sequels ever made.
RATING: 8/10 (+++)
(Note: The text in the original Croatian version is available here.)
I was once a very fanatic person during my teenage years. Watching a premiere movie with my idolized actors, my cousins, and friends is sometimes a treat.
I enjoyed meeting some of the actors in person and getting an autograph, no matter how crowded and chaotic it was. That's how crazy I was during that stage of my life. I am sharing this experience with you now because I will also be sharing a review of one of the movies during that time.
I was a huge fan of Ralph Macchio back then. I even collected some posters of him, as well as some of the actors and actresses I liked. My cousin and I agreed to watch the premiere movie of the Karate Kid. However, the date was complicated.
I also had to attend a caucus meeting at that time, as I was an active member of the formerly KB (Kabataang Barangay) and now SK (Sangguniang Kabataan) or Youth Council. However, I ended up not finishing the meeting because my cousin was there to pick me up for the movie.
The Karate Kid was released in the Philippines, I believe, in June 1984. I was 16 years old, so it's been 41 years since I saw this movie in the theater. My family knew that I was an avid fan of Ralph Macchio, and I loved this movie. So, when my husband saw it on Netflix, he watched it just to tease me.
Then I decided to watch it too, and my daughter, @tegoshei, also did the same. So, we watched it together. And you know what? The feeling is still there… the excitement, and the urge to cheer for your idol are still there.
The Karate Kid follows the story of Daniel (Ralph Macchio) who moves to Southern California with his mother, Lucille (Randee Heller), but unfortunately finds himself the target of a group of bullies who study karate at Cobra Kai dojo.
But fortunately, Daniel befriends their neighbor Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita), who happens to be a martial arts master. Upon seeing Daniel's determination to learn karate, he helped him out and personally trained him.
The training part was one of the scenes I love the most. I love how Mr. Miyagi's character is here and how generously he helps Daniel. The 'wax on, wax off' and the rest of the training terms were so much fun in a professional way.
He allowed Daniel to enter or join the tournament and fight with the brutal students who bullied him. This movie is really nostalgic for me. I remembered how we would scream and shout in the theater to cheer Daniel on during his fights.
I remembered how noisy the theater was that time and how a lot of viewers admired Pat Morita, and so did I. Even my daughter, who had just watched it on our television via Netflix, enjoyed Mr. Miyagi too, and I was thrilled about it.
Sharing this nostalgic movie from my teenage years with my daughter is a unique and enjoyable experience. There are a lot of valuable lessons in this movie, too. And it is still highly recommendable.
In fact, there are parts two and three in it with the same actors, and there's also a version of this same movie with the famous Jackie Chan playing the part of Mr. Miyagi.
So, I hope you will also give it a try and promise it's worth watching, not because I'm a fan of Ralph Macchio, but because I recommend you watch and see how good, funny, and valuable Mr. Miyagi is in this film.
I'll end my post here, and thank you so much for reading it.
“My dad says that life can be divided into two categories: New Jersey and New York."
(Gertie Trinké)
Hello, hello, #Movies&Show community, I greet you from my small but cozy virtual space. Big hugs and remember that the true raison d'etre of life is to make others happy. Spread and propagate seeds of love.
Smile.
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**“Mi papá dice que a vida se puede dividir en dos categorías: Nueva Jersey y nueva York” (Gertie Trinké)
¡Hola! ¡Hola!, comunidad #Movies&Show les saludo desde mi pequeño pero acogedor espacio virtual. Un abrazo muy fuerte y recuerden que la verdadera razón de ser de la vida es hacer felices a otros. Esparcir y propagar semillas de amor.
Sonríe.
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"C'est la vie" as the French would say, or that's life, as we Venezuelans say. One day we are up and the next day we are down. Just like a roller coaster. The one that is not well supported and with strong foundations is carried away by the wind. It is a mistake to believe that everything lasts forever, that is why you have to live intensely while you can, because then comes the breeze and Zúas! And blows it away.
If you doubt it, just ask my dear friend Ben Affleck as Papa Ollie, who turned his life around 180 degrees to go back to the beginning. An example of resilience, after having it all, to having to start over with nothing. Imagine yourself with a baby in your arms and living with his father. Believe it or not, this is how many people in the world live, with appearances and in the end they are left with nothing.
It's definitely like little Gertie says in her composition, and her appreciation of life and family through the eyes of her Papa Ollie: New York is the looks, the money, the successes and the opulence. By contrast, New Jersey is real life and where he has to go back to start over. OMG! all people go through rough patches. But what about the accounts in the bank, the dollars, the personal property.
Most of all, what they have saved over a lifetime of work for an eventuality. My Papi would say to me:
-"Calm down, Becky, don't you understand it would be another movie and different plot" -.
Total madness, a lifetime of success, earning money and what little they have fits in a moving truck. A lifetime of hard work and effort, OMG! It wasn't even enough for Ollie to pay rent or buy a little house in the suburbs. He had nothing at all, I think even his latest fashion outfits were rented. This is an example of how a lot of people live on appearances.
Ben Affleck is always impeccable in his performances, that's why I love him and he's my favorite. Well! I'm not going to lie to you, he's also handsome and he's “eye salve for my eyes”. OMG! His cute smile, leaves me speechless. Gertie Trinké, I really liked her character, a normal and precocious girl.
This little girl "speaks even with her eyes" and expresses her emotions.
Liv Tyler seemed to me a bit dull in her role as Maya. Her character lacks expression, movement, sensuality and sex appeal. A pretty face is not enough, I think she has a lot to learn, especially to put passion into what she does. It's nothing personal, against Liv Tyler, it's my appreciation of her character in this film.
The friend Jennifer Lopez or Gertrude, one of the greats of cinema. I think more should have been made of this character, who for me was the foundation of the story. I understood that she had no family, no pet, nothing to leave her daughter. Not even a diary where he told her he was waiting for her with love. Anyway, I liked “Single Father”, mainly because of Ben Affleck, but I know Paraulata would have won the Oscar, with the same script and more creativity. Oh la la.
Regarding Ben and Liv, they make a good couple, even if she is a bit “insipid”. My dear Ben makes up for everything she lacks.
Oh la la
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"C'est la vie" como dirían los franceses, o así es la vida, como decimos los venezolanos. Un día estamos arriba y otro abajo. Así, tal cual la montaña rusa. El que no está bien sujeto y con bases fuertes se lo lleva el viento. Es un error creer que todo dura para siempre, es por esta razón por la que hay que vivir intensamente mientras se pueda, porque después viene la brisa y ¡Zúas! Y la apaga.
Si lo dudan, pregúnteselo a mi querido amigo Ben Affleck como Papá Ollie, que su vida dio un giro de 180 grados para volver al inicio. Un ejemplo de resiliencia, después de tenerlo todo, a tener que volver a iniciar sin nada. Imagínense ustedes con un bebé en brazos y a vivir con su padre. Aunque no lo crean, así viven muchas personas en el mundo, de apariencias y al final se quedan sin nada.
Definitivamente, es como dice la pequeña Gertie en su composición, y su apreciación de la vida y de la familia a través de los ojos de su Papá Ollie: Nueva York es la apariencia, el dinero, los éxitos y la opulencia. Por el contrario, Nueva Jersey es la vida real y donde él tiene que volver para iniciar de nuevo. ¡OMG! todas las personas pasan por malas rachas. Pero y las cuentas en el banco, los dólares, los bienes muebles.
Sobre todo, lo que han ahorrado durante toda una vida de trabajo para una eventualidad. Me diría mi Papi:
-"Cálmate, Becky, no entiendes que sería otra película y trama diferente" -
¡Locura total!, toda una vida de éxitos, ganando dinero y lo poco que tienen cabe en un camión de mudanza. Toda una vida de trabajo y esfuerzo. ¡OMG! Ni siquiera le alcanzo a Ollie para pagar un alquiler ni comprarse una casita en un suburbio. No tenía nada de nada, creo que hasta sus trajes de última moda eran alquilados. Este es un ejemplo de cómo vive mucha gente de apariencias
Ben Affleck es siempre impecable en sus actuaciones, por eso lo amo y es mi preferido. ¡Bueno! No les voy a mentir, también está buen mozo y es un “colirio para mis ojos”. ¡OMG! Su linda sonrisa, me deja sin palabras. Gertie Trinké, me gustó mucho su personaje, una niña normal y precoz.
Esta muchachita "habla hasta con los ojos" y expresa sus emociones.
Liv Tyler me pareció un poco desabrida en su papel de Maya. A su personaje le falta expresión, movimiento, sensualidad y sex appeal. Una cara bonita no es suficiente, creo que tiene mucho por aprender, sobre todo ponerle pasión a lo que hace. No es nada personal, en contra de Liv Tyler, es mi apreciación de su personaje en este filme.
La amiga Jennifer López o Gertrude, una de las grandes del cine. Creo que se le debió sacar más provecho a este personaje, que para mí era el fundamento de la historia. Entendí que no tenía familia ni mascota, nada que dejarle a su hija. Ni siquiera un diario donde le dijera que la esperaba con amor. En fin, me gustó “Padre soltero”, sobre todo, por Ben Affleck, pero sé que Paraulata hubiese ganado el Óscar, con el mismo guion y más creatividad. Oh la la.
Referente a Ben y Liv, hacen buena pareja, aun cuando ella es algo “insipidita”. Mi querido Ben compensa todo lo que a ella le falta.
Oh la la
Fuente Imagen capturada desde sensacine. Copyright Netflix
“Jersey Girl” is a very reflective film, with beautiful messages. It tells us that life is over in fractions of a second and then there is nothing left. The pain passes and there will always be new opportunities and new loves will also present themselves to tell us that life goes on. "C'est la vie", you have to accept it and that is why I believe that you have to love a lot and share it with your family.
The values of the human being are reaffirmed, the role of family and friends, love as the essence of life. Also, how people are able to get up after a hard fall.
Did you know?
“A special premiere was held at Paulsboro High School, where several scenes from the film were shot....” For more information visit aquí
My favorite scenes are the school scene, and the classroom. wooo! and the presentation of the family essay. omg! My cute Gertie, she made a will and a very long one at that.
Muchachita, this one!
Tremendous!!! As we say, Venezuelans will “break the whole crockery”. I really liked the performance of little Raquel Castro as Gertie, her gestures and mischievousness, this chichilla is really something. She gives the special touch, love. All the emotions and feelings in the movie.
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“Padre soltero”, es un filme muy reflexivo, con lindos mensajes. Nos dice que la vida se acaba en fracciones de segundo y después no queda nada de nada. El dolor pasa y siempre habrá nuevas oportunidades y también se presentarán nuevos amores para decirnos que la vida continúa. "C'est la vie", hay que aceptarla y por eso creo que hay que amar mucho y compartirla con la familia.
Se reafirman los valores del ser humano, el papel de la familia y de los amigos, el amor como esencia de la vida. Asimismo, de cómo las personas son capaces de levantarse después de una fuerte caída.
¿Sabías que?
“Se realizó un estreno especial en la escuela secundaria Paulsboro, donde se filmaron varias escenas de la película....” Para más información visite aquí
Mis escenas preferidas son la de escuela, y el salón de clases. ¡Wuao! y la presentación del ensayo de la familia. ¡OMG! Mi linda Gertie, hizo un testamento y muy largo.
¡Muchachita, esta!
¡¡¡Tremenda!!! Como decimos, los venezolanos va a “romper la vajilla completa”. Me gustó mucho la actuación de la pequeña Raquel Castro como Gertie, sus gestos y picardía, esta chichilla se las trae. Le da el toque especial, amor. Todas las emociones y sentimientos en la película.
Fuente Imagen capturada desde sensacine. Copyright Netflix
In life everything is fleeting, in an instant there is a drastic change and everything is over. So let's take advantage of living and leave the appearances, because this only fits in a truck and the things that are worth it all fit in the heart.
Thanks for visiting my blog at #Hive.
Namasté
“Forget who you thought you were and simply accept who you are.” (Maya)
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En la vida todo es pasajero, en un instante hay un cambio drástico y todo se acaba. Así que aprovechemos de vivir y dejar las apariencias, pues esto solo cabe en un camión y las cosas que valen la pena caben todas en el corazón.
Gracias por visitar mi blog en #Hive.
Namasté
“Olvídate de quién creías que eras y simplemente acepta quién eres”. (Maya)
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Glosario:
Colirio.I.1.adj/sust. ES, Cu. Referring to person, especially a man, very pretty.
Colirio.I.1.adj/sust. ES, Cu. Referido a persona, especialmente un hombre, muy bonito.
f. A gust of wind. There will be moderate southeasterly winds with strong gusts.
f. A brief period of good fortune. With a good streak in gambling, you could win a lot of money. Go through a bad streak.
Racha: 1. f. Ráfaga de viento. Habrá vientos del sureste moderados con rachas fuertes. 2. f. Período breve de fortuna. Con una buena racha en el juego, podría ganar mucho dinero. Atraviesa una mala racha.
Today I'm here to talk a little about a 90s classic that, for me, made history in many ways. Samurai X, or better known as Rurouni Kenshin, is a series ahead of its time that describes the story of a samurai like no other. This series touches on historical themes and shows a hero quite attached to reality, capable of carrying a simple, blunt sword. For me, Kenshin is an ordinary man who deserves admiration and respect for all the fights he undertakes throughout each chapter, in order to clear his dark past and achieve some peace in his life.
Hoy vengo a hablarles un poco sobre un clásico de los 90 que para mi hizo historian en muchos aspectos. Samurai X o mejor conocido como Rurouni Kenshin, es una serie adelantada a su época que describe la historia de un samurai como ninguna otra. Esta serie toca temas históricos y muestra un héroe bastante apegado a la realidad, capaz de portar una simple espada sin filo. Para mi Kenshin es un hombre común y corriente que merece admiración y respeto por todas las luchas arremetidas que lleva a cabo a lo largo de cada capítulo con la finalidad de limpiar su oscuro pasado y conseguir algo de paz en su vida.
This man, who begins a new life walking the streets of Japan after the Meiji Restoration, decides to start over as a stranger, specifically as a vagrant. Thus begins his new story, wanting to leave the past behind and make amends for the atrocities he committed after taking the nickname Battōsai the Destroyer. With this introduction, the series seemed extremely unique and extraordinary to me, because it raises the idea of a man who could be described as a villain in his past, where he mercilessly murdered innocent people, and then wants a drastic change in his life because he reached his limit and his conscience needs to find the peace he lost for decades because of his job.
Este hombre que se inicia una nueva paseándose por las calles del Japón, luego de la Restauración Meiji, decide empezar de nuevo como un desconocido, específicamente como un bagabundo. Así inicia su nueva historia, queriendo dejar el pasado a un lado y remendar las atrocidades que llevó a cabo tras apodarse como Battōsai el Destajador. Ya con esta introducción la serie se me hizo extremadamente única y extraordinaria, porque plantea la idea de un hombre que se podría describir como un villano en su pasado, donde asesinó a personas inocentes sin piedad, para luego querer un cambio drástico en su vida porque llegó a su límite y su conciencia necesita encontrar una paz que perdió por décadas a causa de su oficio.
I find these types of characters worthy of admiration because they show the most human side of any person. A regret that haunts every night the one who steals another's life. Watching how Kenshin decides, at all costs, to lead a completely different life, following the path of righteousness and justice, is what I enjoyed most about the entire plot. Each fight was like an evolutionary lesson for Kenshin, helping him atone for his sins, do justice, and spread peace wherever he walked. And the best part was not this, but that his opponents were also so deeply impacted after the fight that, like Kenshin, they found some peace or were so inspired that they were inclined to follow in his footsteps with honor, respect, and justice.
Este tipo de personajes me resulta digno de admiración porque muestra el lado más humano de cualquier persona. Un arrepentimiento que asecha cada noche a quien le roba la vida a otro. Ver como Kenshin decide a como de lugar llevar una vida completamente diferente, por el camino de rectitud y la justicia es lo que más disfruté de toda la trama. Cada pelea era como una enseñanza evolutiva para Kenshin, que lo ayudaba a expiar sus pecados, hacer justicia y esparcir la paz por donde transitaba su camino. Y lo mejor no era esto sino que sus oponentes también sufrían un impacto tan grande tras el combate que al igual que Kenshin, encontraban algo de paz o los inspiraba tanto que se inclinaban a seguir los pasos de este con honor, respeto y justicia.
Plus, the suspense was generated with each opponent, where the author of the story made the viewer doubt whether Kenshin could win, seeing the opponent so much stronger than him, not only because of his muscles, but also because of his great size and agility. For me, there were many epic and unforgettable fights throughout all the seasons. I have a few favorite characters, and here I don't discriminate whether they are the good guys or the villains, because they all hold a special place in my heart. And I know a remake of this series has come out, but I haven't dared to watch it because I think it might take away the magic of what I experienced with the first version, so for now, I'm content, and I'm choosing the '90s version without hesitation.
Además el suspenso que se generaba con cada oponente, donde el autor de la historia hacía que el espectador dudara si era posible una victoria de parte de Kenshin al ver al oponente mucho más fuerte que él no sólo por sus músculos, sino por su gran tamaño y agilidades. Para mí hubieron muchas peleas épicas e inolvidables en todas las temporadas. Tengo unos cuantos personajes favoritos, y aqui no discrimino si son los buenos o si son los villanos, porque todos ocupan un lugar especial en mi corazón. Y sé que ha salido una nueva versión de esta serie, pero no me he atrevido a verla porque pienso que podría quitarle la magia de lo que viví con su primera versión, por lo que por el momento me conformo y elijo la versión de los 90 sin dudarlo.
How can we forget Shishio, Soujiru, Aoshi, and many other villains who gave their all in every fight, and even though they thought they were invincible, when they faced Kenshin, something in them clicked, awakening their consciousness and choosing to change. The most memorable confrontations I remember are those in Juppongatana and those the protagonist also had with the Oniwabanshū group. Every fight was brilliant; each character was unique, impactful, and unforgettable. This series isn't just another story about a samurai. It's the story of a hero made human who touched the lives of many, to the point of creating a better quality of life in the beautiful country of Japan.
Cómo olvidar a Shishio, Soujiru, Aoshi y muchos más villanos que lo dieron todo en cada pelea y aunque se creyeron invensibles, al enfrentarse a Kenshin, algo en ellos hizo click para despertar la conciencia y optar por cambiar. Los enfrentamientos más memorables que recuerdo son los de Juppongatana y los que tuvo el protagonista también con el grupo de los Oniwabanshū. Cada pelea estuvo genial, cada personaje fue único, impactante e inolvidable. Esta serie no es una historia más sobre un samurai. Es la historia de un héroe hecho humano que marcó la vida de muchos, a tal punto de crear una mejor calidad de vida en el hermoso país de Japón.
Hello anime lovers, today I am back with another anime review. this is an anime which I have watched multiple times with my friends also when I am alone. Every new friend that I made I have forced them to watch this anime first. So, you can say it's one of my favourite romcom anime. The name of the anime is "Kamisama Kiss", if you have heard of this anime or watched it before then you're a true legend. For a long time I have been waiting to review this anime but everytime I forgot about it. But today wholeheartedly I will review it for you all.
I have been searching for a official trailer on YouTube but I could not find it. I don't recall on watching any trailer I was just trying to look for a reverse harem and then I found this anime. Kamisama Kiss is considered as reverse harem because the other boy characters are romantically interested in our female lead but the main focus is on the relationship with the male lead. So, I don't know what to call it but our female lead is only interested in one person. It's very romantic and I feel this is the best romantic anime series ever. I have never felt anything like this anime and I think people can not make one like this because it's exceptional. Let's move to story!
The story begins with our female lead Nanami Momozono, who is kind and optimistic at heart. She's a high school student. Her father abandons her due to gambling debts, after that she became homeless because she does not have a mother. She was sitting alone in the park and at that time she saw a man who was being bothered by the dogs. Nanami saves a mysterious man named Mikage from the dogs. Mikage offered her that she can stay at his home. As Nanami was desperate to stay somewhere because she had nowhere to live, she accepted the offer. Before leaving, Mikage reached for Nanami's head and leaves his mark—a kiss-like gesture.
Later, when Nanami arrives at the place to stay she saw it's a shrine. Nanami meets Tomoe, who is a powerful and temperamental fox yokai. Tomoe used to serve Mikage as he is a God. Tomoe could see Mikage marked Nanami's forehead which means she's the new Land God. So, in conclusion you can say that the forehead kiss transfers Mikage's godly powers to Nanami. Then Tomoe rejects her authority and mocks her because he considers her as a weak human being. However, after a while Nanami was in trouble and she had to seal a contract with Tomoe. In order to be protected by Tomoe she needs to make Tomoe her familiar. The familiars must seal their contract with a kiss for so for that reason they need to kiss specifically on the lips.
Even though Tomoe’s protested at first but Nanami kisses him because he sarcastically asked her to kiss him if she wants to be saved. Tomoe became her familiar officially and is magically bound to protect her. It is the beginning of their deep and evolving relationship throughout the series.
Nanami is my favourite character because she tends to have a lot of courage, she can take her own stand and also for others. She is someone who doesn't know how to give up and a very stubborn girl. She is a human being but still she will do everything to help those she cares for and those in need. She is an amazing character who is written with bravery. Nanami has no supernatural power but her strength is her courage, empathy and perseverance. She's relatable and inspiring for other girls.
There are only two seasons of this anime and with OVAS, I am reviewing season 1 right now. Season 1 has 13 episodes which will make you want to watch more of the story. Because 13 episodes are not enough. When I first watched this anime I was very young but I have re-watched it plenty of times so I can still recall each and every episode. It's a beautiful memory that stays in my mind and I can not forget how mesmerizing it was. People has forgotten about this anime but it will forever remain in my heart.
There are many amazing characters in this anime and everyone has unique personality. You will end up liking each and every character because they are so well written. Also, there will be bitter sweet moments but there is happy ending so it doesn't matter. You will find yourself going through many emotions and might cry sometimes because the plot is really good. They have a beautiful twist which you could not imagine but will leave you with happiness. Trust me there will be lots of romance which you won't find in today's anime so make sure to watch it if you're wanting to watch it with someone special or you can watch it even if you don't have someone. You might feel like having someone lol because I crushed on Tomoe a lot. Anyway, I would recommend everyone to watch Kamisama Kiss.
