Movies & Books

I love them both. There is a secret war between them for my attention. But the lure of good motion pictures is so powerful that they oftentimes covet my focus over the whispers of laid back pleasures in books. It does not mean though that I love movies more. They both are a good blend of recreation. The extrovert and the introvert of delight. Today, I find it surprising that the mellowness of reading is becoming the aggressor of my focus even if it takes my tired brain to exert more for comprehension. Indeed, in this complex cycle of changing amusements, it will make one wonder and be in awe of our innate capabilities for shifts and deviations to find meaning in our quest for wholeness.

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© rooks 2018

Kita Kita (2017)

Kita Kita weaves Filipino reality and humor with a literary touch of Japanese.

The love story may be ordinary, but it resonates in one way or another to its audience. The script is lighthearted and funny for most of the time without trying hard to make one laugh. The lights and sounds flow with the mood. The colors pleasingly create personal emotions to relate with. The choice of shots is noticeably artistic. The random symbolisms are delightful epiphanies for retrospection. Overall, this simple yet heartfelt film makes you breathe fresh air while admiring its candid rawness.

Indeed, Director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo together with actors Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy Marquez; creatively tells us a story that is worthy of our attention.

Filmed in Japan, I cannot but notice on its loose similarities with modern Japanese literature. The works such as those of Murakami and Ozeki for which alternate storytelling that converges at some point in the plot as a prevalent style, echo that of how the movie unfolded. It is simply clever and heartwarming. It is my highlight.

In between 2 movies (only) Sakaling Hindi Makarating and Kita Kita, I think I am becoming a fan of De Rossi.

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© rooks 2017