DVDs

After my almost-not-graduating situation, I decided to treat myself to sessions of movie marathon. Right after I talked to my professor, I went straigh to Quiapo for some DVD hunting.

So, ok. Now I'm admitting that I'm actually a supporter of the pirated DVDs but I can't help it. I love watching films, and this piracy thing has provided me the opportunity not only to escape from all the stress and pressure I feel, but as sort of personal statement that much of the Asian films are a lot better than the Western ones.

No. This has nothing to do with my activist side. I guess it must be all the intertextuality and semiotics present in Asian films which characterized the tastes of the Asian audience.

Anyway, after months of delving into Korean television series, I went in search for Japanese series this time, as suggested by friends who have enjoyed quite a lot of this type of series. Now, I've seen quite a few on tv, much of which I really didn't like, Hana Yori Dango for one. Although it did have an blockbuster plot, the lines and camera handling was pathetic. But sure, my friends have a good taste of films and so I should try seeing what they've suggested.

The first one I got was One Liter of Tears, which is about a fifteen year old lady who had spinocerebral degeneration. What makes this series interesting is that it was based on the Kito Aya's diary and so much of what the series had presented almost felt real. Later did I imagine when I was watching that I would literally cry a liter of tears. I actually enjoyed the series to the point that I have been recommending it to almost everyone.

Oh well. Having to enjoy the Japanese series lately, I guess I do have something to do when I feel so bum at home waiting for a company to call me.