been saving this thought about movie dramas (which I like). i was able to get a copy of "on golden pond" (1981, henry fonda, katherine hepburn, jane fonda) and enjoyed myself immensely watching the film. another film i would like to see again is "ordinary people" (1980, mary tyler moore, timothy hutton)
i realized how movies back then focused intensely on a few characters, seeing how their lives interact, the emotions played out in detail. with the success of "babel" and "crash", i couldnt help but contrast how these films feature multiple characters on different planes, snapshots of intense emotions or lack of it, fast pacing.
i guess this is a reflection of the times. the world is just moving too fast now, individual realities are intertwined with global events. boundaries are shattered. lives collide. big picture scenarios happen.
the challenge is how to balance life: a rich, interior, introspective life lived with the people around us and a vibrant, global world of connectivity, space and time notwithstanding.
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You're absolutely right CC, we're lucky we're made of sterner stuff, we are able to face life's challenges without the guidance of a shrink behind us.... hahaha. No one can beat the resilience of pinoys towards anything. I believe we easily assimilate in any given situation faster than ony other nationality. Just a thought CC. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
happy new year, raffy! how's nyc? ive only heard the best comments about pinoys as co-workers, as direct reports, as entertainers and as neighbors EXCEPT from pinoys themselves. sad no?
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