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There's Always Something Magical About Sunroofs: A City Lights Edition

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There's Always Something Magical About Sunroofs: A City Lights Edition   There's an undeniable magic woven into the simple act of climbing onto a car's sunroof. Movie scenes depicting this often portray a feeling of pure ecstasy. Actors, faces alight with unrestrained joy, throw their arms into the air, belting out favorite songs as the car speeds down the open road. Last night, I experienced a sliver of that cinematic magic, fulfilling a thirty-plus-year wish, with a distinctly Manila twist.   A friend, secretly harboring a sunroof in plain sight, granted me this Disney princess-worthy opportunity. While we couldn't quite replicate the movie montage – a speeding car, me perched precariously on the sunroof, arms outstretched, singing Katy Perry's "Wake Up in Vegas" – the police might have issued a hefty violation. Instead, my ever-supportive friends captured the moment with a series of photographs in a stationary car.   Even without the dram...

A Review - Wicked by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande - My Wickedly Wonderful First Encounter

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A Review - Wicked by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande - My Wickedly Wonderful First Encounter My journey with Wicked began unexpectedly, during an office musical competition. A performance of "Defying Gravity" captivated me. The seemingly magical lengthening of a black object as the singer belted out the soaring notes left me awestruck. At the time, I was too engrossed in our own presentation to investigate the technical marvel or even delve into the song's meaning. It remained a fleeting, intriguing memory.   Later, my familiarity with "Defying Gravity" grew through the popular TV series, Glee. Hearing the lyrics and understanding their depth transformed the song from a captivating spectacle into a personal anthem. It became one of my favorite songs from the show, solidifying my appreciation for musical storytelling. My positive experiences with musical movies further heightened my anticipation for the Wicked film adaptation.   Despite my reluct...

A Review - Green Bones: A Surprisingly Moving MMFF Experience

A Review - Green Bones: A Surprisingly Moving MMFF Experience   Okay, so everyone was screaming about Green Bones, this MMFF 2024 film starring Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid. They said it was THE movie to see, the cinematic event of the season. Me? I’m a cheapskate. Movie tickets? An unnecessary expense in my book. But the hype… the sheer, relentless hype… it was like a siren song, luring me away from my Netflix-and-chill routine. So, there I was, MRT ticket clutched in my hand, heading to Trinoma to experience this supposed masterpiece firsthand. No Netflix wait for this diva!   The first thirty minutes? Let's just say my eyelids got a serious workout. The pacing was glacial, slower than a sloth on tranquilizers. It was a total snoozefest; I swear, I aged five years just sitting there. The plot? Predictable as the sunrise. I saw the twists coming from a mile away; I could practically write the script myself. I was mentally adding subtitles: "Oh, that's going to h...