The document discusses the conclusion of a film and calls for films that reflect current social and cultural realities in the Philippines. It notes that while some parts of the film become too loose or self-important, the overall sound premise and significant theme of reflecting Philippine society carry the film through these rough patches.
The document discusses the conclusion of a film and calls for films that reflect current social and cultural realities in the Philippines. It notes that while some parts of the film become too loose or self-important, the overall sound premise and significant theme of reflecting Philippine society carry the film through these rough patches.
The document discusses the conclusion of a film and calls for films that reflect current social and cultural realities in the Philippines. It notes that while some parts of the film become too loose or self-important, the overall sound premise and significant theme of reflecting Philippine society carry the film through these rough patches.
The document discusses the conclusion of a film and calls for films that reflect current social and cultural realities in the Philippines. It notes that while some parts of the film become too loose or self-important, the overall sound premise and significant theme of reflecting Philippine society carry the film through these rough patches.
In fact, we should anticipate films that reflect the
Philippines' current social and cultural realities.
In fact, the fan feels at ease living in Gardo's
impoverished environment, which Brocka idealizes and romanticizes in this film by having a group of men with engaging voices sing in tune a Beatles song.
Symbols and portents, by definition, have a tendency to
become self-important. And our interest in the film does wane at times, when the loose ends become too close for their and our good. However, the fundamental soundness of the film's premise, as well as the significance of its theme, particularly in this movie-crazed Philippines, carry the film through these rough patches.