Words by Ella Marie M. Mercado Disclaimer: The author has not watched all of the Ghibli films nor does she claim to be a film expert. In fact, she doesn’t like watching moving pictures at all except animated moving pictures or crime documentaries. It started with an X (formerly Twitter) post: “How much would you … Continue reading Children at War
Eyes Wide Shut
By Clarisse P. Marquez “Who do you think those people were? Those were not just ordinary people. I’m not gonna tell you their names but If I did, you wouldn’t sleep so well”. These are words from Stanley Kubrick’s psychological thriller masterpiece, Eyes Wide Shut. His dark twisted lens takes us to an in-depth perspective … Continue reading Eyes Wide Shut
Dialogue in Diversity: What We Owe to Pura Luka Vega
By Jaira Lou Batangan In the face of controversy, our reactions often mirror our personal beliefs and values. As we grapple with the actions of Pura Luka Vega, a figure who has sparked much debate, we are confronted with a choice. We can react with indignation, as dictated by societal expectations; we can adopt a … Continue reading Dialogue in Diversity: What We Owe to Pura Luka Vega
On the passage of time
By Micah Marie F. Naadat In Korea, they say, saudade. It means a happiness that has passed, or perhaps, never even existed. It cannot exactly be translated into the English language, but others equate it to the feeling of nostalgia. I’d like to think of Father Time, a respectable creature of the vastness of space … Continue reading On the passage of time
Musings Between Law and Hunger
Words by Rey David Gayas “A hungry stomach knows no laws.” I read this while reading commentaries on Labor law, in Azucena, where hunger and law are intertwined. The saying is also so much feasted upon, echoed by politicians, especially in the streets of Maynila. Erap coined that. Lacson used it. So celebrated, yet less … Continue reading Musings Between Law and Hunger
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