my top 100 favorite films (70-61)

70. moulin rouge (2001) a musical film that tells the love story of a poet and beautiful cortesan: and how their love is being interfered with the love of a rich duke to the cortesan.i say: magnificent production and enchanting songs. it will make you "wanna groove".

69. moreno (2007)

one of cris pablo's collection of digital gay films that tells the story of a gay man who escape his complicated relationship in manila and set to work with his friend in lake sebu, mindanao. there, they both work as an NGO employee that tries to unravel the mysterious suicide trends among young girls. i say: the only film in his collection that tackled women rights as well.

68. identity (2003)

a story of seven characters that were trap in one setting. the chase of outwitting one another that ended up in a unthinkable conclusion.i say: if this was the first time you see such twist you'll be amazed of it.

67. sabel (2004)the story of a simple woman who has a complicated life. it highlighted how a woman struggled her life in a male dominated society and how she found love in irony.i say: subtly done but nicely executed.

66. the village (2004)
a story of a simple village with a hidden secret.

i say: the movie reaffirmed the claim that there is no such thing as utopia as mush as you want to push it. very very realistic with a very wicked twist!

65. an american tail (1986)an animated film that tells the story of mouse and his family in the journey of reaching "home". i say: one of my favorite animated film that subtly discusses the issue of migration... no wonder i am like this.

64. munting tinig (2002)

the story about a newbie teacher who was assigned to a remote barrio, as a replacement for another teacher who resigned and took the chance of going abroad to make a better living. the movie displayed the struggles, tactics and the life of a filipino teacher in accordance with his/ her dream to teach.

i say: i am not a happy ending movie goer. although this movie goes under those kinds and the ending was to good to be true, i think it was still justifiable since the movie was already too depressing too watch, it balances it out.

63. thirteen (2003

the film tells the story how two simple and sweet girls explores her adolescence.

i say: alarming, disturbing and full of reality. this made me think if i still want to have a child.

62. frida (2002)
the true story of frida callo, one of the greatest woman painters in the world that believes art is not only for art sake. but also a good instrument of awakening people from their reality.

i say: inspiring. this movie made me fell in love with salma hayek even more!

61. 3 iron (2004)

a story of young lad who break inside houses for a night or two. then look for something to repair as a token of appreciation to the unknowing host. until one day, he stumbled upon a house from which the host needs more than repairing.

i say: this is the evolution of silent films. beautifully crafted, simple production but with a very outstanding story. a must see.