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An excellent Filipino film!, 22 July 2005
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Author: cbundoc from Canada

“Jologs” has got to be my favorite Filipino movie ever (next to “Anak”) the way the stories come together in the end is perfect, intense and amazing! Most Filipino films out there are extremely cheesy and lack any kind of substance but this movie is not in any of those categories. The different segments are funny, sad and touching. The events that take place in the segments are insane! You never know what’s going to happen next! The young cast is brilliant and shows just how much talent they have by bringing this film to life. I love the way it shows that people are connected (and we really are). You actions affect the next person’s day, life etc.

“Jologs” reminded me more of Magnolia than Pulp Fiction but anyways, I own this on VCD and is one of those rare Filipino movies that I would recommend to any Filipino out there.

P.S. I want to remake this into a North American film!

A surprisingly great Filipino movie, 23 January 2005
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Author: eraz0rhead from Los Angeles, CA

I rarely watch Filipino movies nowadays because they’re usually predictable and pretty much follow the same formulas for a particular genre. When I do sit down to watch one, it’s usually so I can laugh at how bad it is and so I can annoy the other people watching by telling what’s going to happen next – like I said, Filipino movies are predictable.

Anyway, I was surprised by Jologs. I didn’t expect much from it given the title. But as the story (or stories) developed, I was just completely hooked. Although the style was obviously Pulp Fiction-influenced, the actually story itself was different and very good on its own right. Wow, hardly any stupid, corny out-of-place jokes that they milk to death and spend a great deal of time explaining why its funny in case the viewer didn’t get it.

Acting was great too – I’ve always felt that there are a lot of good Filipino actors but the movies they make just plain suck. I’m proud to recommend this movie to anyone.

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pretty good, 4 August 2003
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Author: strawberrycheesecake from phil

i was completely surprised about my reaction to this film. i thought it would really be “jologs” but it wasn’t at all. it’s cool the way it makes you realize that hey, it really IS a small world and in one way or another, there are connections between you and that guy peeing by the wall, you know what i’m saying? plus, the actors here whom i usually don’t like (assunta de rossi to name one) were really good here. i also thought it was funny the way there were dozens of cameos in this movie. this is one movie you’d watch over and over and never get bored.

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Great film!, 10 February 2003
Author: alijuly1st from Long Beach, CA, USA

I really liked this film. This is one Filipino film that is truly imaginative, witty and best of all fun. I commend the screenwriter for his wonderful script and the director which remained true to the screenwriters vision. This just shows that even a simple story can be made into an interesting one with the proper treatment, directing style and outstanding script. Jologs is surely at par or even better with other Hollywood films. The acting is controlled, the cinematography is majestic, the story structure is solid, the music is just right and it has one of the most memorable climax ever. Surely, this movie just blows you away!

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a rare Filipino film!, 28 January 2003
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Author: Angela L from manila, philippines

I don’t watch a lot of Filipino comedy. One reason is they’re all the same! “Slapstick” actions then the infamous sing-and-dance number in some resort or beach. The typical Filipino movie. Some are even stupid!

But Jologs is a surprisingly different one! Backed up with a stellar cast (including a really funny Assunta de Rossi) and a great script/story this is my FAVORITE Filipino movie. It’s different, funny and dramatic… all at the right times! The story is all about how small this world is! Several scenes are repeated, and pretty soon you don’t have to be a detective to figure out the whole story line and how all characters play an important role in each others life. Similar to Pulp Fiction, but with Filipino edge.

This movie could have a lot of imdb goofs with continuity and all, but this is a good movie. And you wouldn’t care less. Great soundtrack, great movie.

Serendipity

I almost forgot to write about my awesome awe-shucks moment not long back. September 9, 2007. I was conducting an interview with Dr. Sid Sia at the UP Med School and then after I finished dishing out the questions to the good man, he mentioned his passion was watching films. He preferred Filipino films over Western movies and was a fan of Bernal and Jeturian. Then he mentioned watching a film, Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong at the SM Manila Cinema sometime in 2005. I paused and then went on to pop  the question, what else did you see during that time at the SM Manila. He mentioned Ping Medina, but that year was a bumpercrop year for Ping, aside from Trabaho, he was also in Tuli during that Cinemanila run. Then Dr. Sia described the scene wherein Ping spewed out a chunk of bagnet. Okay that made me really excited and confirmed my suspicion that he was among the moviegoers who took pity on our humble film, entered the cinema at their own risk and made it possible to be shown on an extended run at SM. I thanked him and introduced myself for the second time that afternoon to him.  I said we made “Trabaho”. I’m  grateful to the universe for the encounter.  I’ve seen our movie a bazillion times, but it leaves me in awe when people  who’ve seen it  provide  their feedback. It’s like, they’re describing this movie and at first you think it’s a film you’re merely vaguely recalling and then you remember that you put it out there, you were responsible for this discussion unfolding. Believe it or not, it still feels bizarre when it happens. Thank you Dr. Sia for giving us a chance. Thanks to the rest of you too. We are always grateful.

Lafang is not French but Tagalog for food

Visit Ping’s Pen Pen joint at Tomas Morato Avenue and enjoy comfort food brought to you by Ping Medina. Highly recommend their Crispy Liempo, Bacon Pan de sal and Picadillo Soup. Picadillo, I’d never had an inkling could be served as a scrumptious soup accompaniment to sandwich and kudos to Chef Ping or the person directly responsible for this. I like that the menu presents food that is filling and that is prepared with much feeling (Grr, reads like a line in Dr. Seuss). Okay, gusto if you like. But I’m going to park my pen anytime for food that tastes like homecooked goodness. You should too.

More on homecooked superiority, are Lian Ascalon’s pasta concoctions. She caters, you guys, so you can enjoy your birthday, your parents’ birthday or your office’s bull sessions even. Call her for orders at 0906 2018633. Anything our Ilongga friend cooks will be memorable-DIPS Cheese Dip, Chunky Salsa, Pesto Lemon, Sour cream and onion, Guacamole, Baba Ganouj, Garlic cream, Chili con Queso, Pesto Cream Cheese. SALAD DRESSINGS Blue cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pesto-Balsamic Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, Ceasar’s.

Why all the food reminders? Okay, so I felt guilty writing that Lutong Macao blog while actually pining for Aligue Pasta and Balut and Vigan Empanada. And because it’s been raining and access to food we like has been affected by the floods.