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Block Z (2020)

Strictly speaking “unremarkable” doesn’t mean bad; only “not particularly interesting or surprising”. I wasn’t bored while watching Block Z but only because I kept thinking it would take advantage of the opportunities presented to it. Instead, it simply repeats the same things we’ve seen before.

Medical students PJ (Julia Barretto), Erika (Maris Racal), Myles (McCoy de Leon), and Block Z basketball team captain Lucas (Joshua Garcia) find themselves in the middle of a rapidly-spreading viral epidemic. The virus turns people into raging monsters and spreads through bites. When the military quarantines the university, the friends’ only chance of escape comes from the school's president, Gelo (Yves Flores) - the son of a politician. A helicopter is coming for him on a rooftop across campus. Meanwhile, PJ’s father, Mario (Ian Veneracion), a security guard (Dimples Romana), and a young girl whose mother succumbed to the virus (Miel Espinoza) also navigate the dangerous corridors.

Released in the Philippines in January, the film was produced before the pandemic, which means it never had the chance to capture some of the real-world fears it easily could’ve. You can’t blame it for this, but amusingly, it almost accidentally does have something to say about politicians not being trustworthy and doctors/nurses being our salvation from a global threat - almost. There isn’t any kind of deeper meaning to any of this plot. Block Z doesn’t have any kind of Philippino flair either. There’s a message about family, teamwork, and sticking together but that’s not unique. The zombies aren't given any kind of novel spin. None of the country's customs or beliefs are incorporated into the plot.

It’s just a generic zombie movie. The group gets gradually whittled away as time passes and they move from one building to the next (8 hours to get across campus, really?). You know the drill. Someone gets bitten. Tears are shed as they realize what's coming. There's a heroic sacrifice. Despite everything, someone struggles to grasp that their loved one is a lost cause, etc. The gore and violence are fine but no kills stand out as unique. You might jump a few times. Mostly, you can tell as soon as the characters walk into a room if this is a safe spot where they can discuss their feelings or if more monsters will appear. When put in peril, the survivors handle themselves reasonably. Not so stupid that you grow frustrated (except in one instance) but never clever enough to make you perk up in excitement.

Director Mikhail Red compares his film to 28 Days Later but he’s done nothing to innovate - as if the genre has learned nothing since 2002. I can’t speak Tagalog so I can’t attest to the performances but they seemed fine for what they were. The material the performers are working off of is workman-like. You could do far worse in terms of stories about flesh-eating ghouls but no one will remember Block Z down the line. (Original Tagalog with English subtitles, October 25, 2020)

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Sunshine in the Storm

Amid a stormy, rain-soaked week comes the Antoinette Jadaone film Sunshine, making its Philippine premiere like a long-awaited ray of light! For days I've been stuck indoors, restless as monsoon rains and typhoons swept across most of Luzon, including Metro Manila -- and this film felt like the warmth I didn't realize I needed.

But beyond the weather, Sunshine feels like the light this country needs: a daring narrative that shatters the silence around topics we often avoid -- women's bodies, their dreams, and the freedom to choose their own path. In a society where conservative ideals still smother discussions on sex education, sexual and reproductive health, and women's autonomy, Sunshine feels quietly radical simply for telling the truth.

Maris Racal commands the screen in the titular role, playing a young gymnast fiercely chasing her Olympic dream -- until life throws her an unexpected curve: an unplanned pregnancy. The film poses a powerful question: What happens when the world demands you abandon your dream just to conform? Sunshine's struggle transcends sport -- it's about reclaiming agency, not just for herself, but for every woman whose voice has ever been silenced.

"Drown out the noise" -- the film's unforgettable refrain -- serves as both lifeline and battle cry, capturing the suffocating weight of societal expectations and the courage it takes to rise above them. That line lingered, reminding me that quiet defiance is often where we find our truest selves.

Catch Sunshine now in SM Cinemas! Tickets are only P275 in Metro Manila and P230 in provincial theaters!!

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TIO MORENO REACTS TO MARIS RACAL Hello Maris Racal, I just wanna let you know that when I was in the 4th Grade, my Heograpiya Kasaysayan at Sibika (HEKASI) teacher already taught me about the 3 branches of the Philippine gov’t. These are: Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary. We were also taught to remember that these three branches have a separation of powers wherein legislation belongs to Congress, execution to the Executive, and settlement of legal controversies to the Judiciary. The Executive is composed of the President & Vice President. The Constitution grants the President authority to appoint his Cabinet. The Legislative branch is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives. They are authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal them. The Judiciary is made up of the Supreme Court and the lower courts. This branch will tell you about the controversies involving rights and this identifies whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the gov’t. That being uttered, we can say that the government can MULTITASK. Cases in point: *COVID is handled by the Executive. *ABS-CBN franchise renewal is handled by the Legislative *Maria Ressa’s Cyberlibel case is handled by the Judiciary These all happened iN tHe miDdLe oF pAnDeMic. And I don’t know why you put all the blame to the President 🙄 Just because there is corona virus doesn’t mean they need to stop with their functions. If we will follow your idea, then you are saying that we should not jail violators, we should not sanction terrorists, we shouldn’t allow lawbreakers to be held accountable on their mishaps because we need to focus on COVID19. If you don’t know what the government has done to combat COVID19, please review this link from Day 1 and thank me later: www.covid19.gov.ph A graduate from PBB house can’t do this and I am pretty much sure you’re not aware of that. Maris, I was in the 4th grade when I learned how the government works. How I wish we were classmates back then so I can give you free tutorials. Mag aral ka please, dami mo ng pera kaso lang bobita ka 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ #marisracal #tiomoreno https://www.instagram.com/p/CDkeE0IpNZM/?igshid=17pjz9vlgeqiu

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Day 17: your idol and why you look up to them

The person who came to my mind was Mariestella Canedo Racal.

My life was boring since then.. until Maris came to my life. I was a huge fan of Pinoy big brother and the day she appeared on TV, I got the so called butterfly feeling. I know that I am gonna like this girl. She didn’t fail to exceed my standards as the day passes. I saved her every nomination night just to see her on screen. I was really mad inspired and inlove that time.

Until now, she is still the person I look up to. Doing her best is her asset, that is why I admire her a lot. The aura she gives me makes me work harder for my dreams. I’ll dream big, Maris.

I can’t wait to invite her to sing (with pay) on my wedding day. I hope we can be close friends before this day 😭

This photo was taken on Sept 5, 2017 on her denim treaty event at SMNE.