Comments on: Wash the MMFF off your brain

By: Franzi

Franzi — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:52:05 +0000

You mentioned “apocalyptic” tales. When I was younger I used to be terrified of biblical revelations-end of times-end of the world “666″ scenarios,which the overzealous and religious groups say is approaching fast. Well, Jesus was asked by his followers when all of these will happen. He replied matter-of-factly that his “second coming”,i.e.,the apocalypse, will happen DURING the generation of those who were asking him at that time,not the FUTURE generation. He said many of those who were listening to him then will still be alive and be “taken to heaven to sing praises” etc.etc.. Guess what,nothing of that sort happened. Jesus’ prophecy simply failed,and with it,the credibility of the entire Hebrew scriptures collapses. Yet the fictional tales of the revelations (which was a very common theme of writing during the old and new testament times)persists because of the deception of religion.

By: cismphils

cismphils — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:12:52 +0000

Isa lang masasabi ko. Avatar is back!!!!

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:00:09 +0000

I watch zombie movies and imagine the zombies as someone I want dead. Uses and gratification theory. The screenplay writer of Zombieland probably really hates clowns that’s why… shutting up. Don’t wanna spoil anyone.

By: mspoe

mspoe — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:45:21 +0000

Shaun of the Dead is wittier and Zombieland is more in-your-face comedy. I like Shaun better because the relationships between the characters are well established before all the gore fest.

Not to say Zombieland is a crappy movie, in fact, it’s very clever.

By: dakner

dakner — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:22:09 +0000

Hey Jessica,

Have you heard of Sen. Bong Revilla’s proposal of limiting international films to one film per month to give importance of local films? Can you do a post about it? I wouldn’t mind if most are indie Pinoy films but it what the senator is implying then I’m sure he’s pertaining towards MMFF-like films of the local industry.

By: mak

mak — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:03:20 +0000

Yeah maybe apocalypse came 10 years ago but we don’t know we’re dead. Sixth Sense style.

By: Juan

Juan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:31:42 +0000

How compare to “Shaun of the Dead?”

By: wickedmouth

wickedmouth — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:03:53 +0000

Hi!I hope you read this! I know you get this like twice a day, but I am a fan of your writing. I swear. I private-read in Powerbooks, sometimes National, being the cheap ass that I am. But I bought your latest Twisted 8 1/2… I even gave it as a gift, to make up for all the Twisted books, the Womenagerie, the Twisted Travels, The 500 People You Meet in Hell, and the How to pick your politician mini-book (forgot the title) which I did not buy but enjoyed a lot.

I’m glad I found your official blog.

As for Zombieland, I have been waiting for it with the same anticipation I have for Sherlock Holmes, I’ll probably even file a sick leave so I won’t have to go to work that day. January 8 is like fiesta. Darn the Metro Manila Crap Fest.

Thank you.