September 18, 2015
By Kris/Cyberhians
The first time I heard about “Silong” I quickly dismissed it and for a number of reasons.
Reason 1: I don’t watch Tagalog movies. (Sorry, I had this preconceived idea that Tagalog movies are very predictable.)
Reason 2: I don’t really like thrillers. (Why would I want to scare myself? )
Reason 3: What could “Silong” possibly offer the audience that other films have not already shown?
So there’s that moment when you debate with yourself if it’s worth seeing or not...
then suddenly you find answers or the answers find you.
Answer 1: The very talented Ms. Rhian Ramos revealed that she was attracted to the role of Valerie because when she read the script it surprised her and it was a role she hasn’t done yet. (As a movie-lover, I feel exactly the same way. If I can predict the plot, then it’s not really worth my time.) So, taking Rhian’s word for it, I got my phone and set the date for September 16, 2015 to watch Silong... solo or not.
Answer 2: “The DEEPEST SCARS are the ones you CANNOT SEE.” I stumbled on a pic of the T-Shirts made by the CybeRhians (their dedication and love for Rhian) and this line in itself hit me to the core. #WoundedIntrovertAlert
Answer 3: #Self Discovery. As the story unfolds, I kept asking myself… was I Miguel? was I Valerie? My realizations, I’ll keep to myself. Ha Ha Ha!
Answer 4: Yes, there’s a #4 and #5! I got more than I paid for. ^___^
This was actually revealed to me when I was already inside the cinema. It was during a scene where Valerie was looking at herself in the mirror, dolled up in a blue dress.
Then I remembered a post by the equally talented Ms. Glaiza De Castro… it was a picture of THAT scene! Ms. Rhian Ramos as Valerie! #SelfDiscovery
Answer 5: Pinoy Pride. Let’s just say my respect for Filipino films & artists = REDUX!
“Interconnected lahat ng bagay sa mundo” that was what Glaiza said in an interview.
And if not for “The Rich Man’s Daughter” I would not even bother with Silong because “the cast” is also an important factor for me. I knew nothing about Ms.Rhian Ramos and as much as I love and respect Piolo Pascual after having closely seeing him on the set of Walang Kapalit, it was really Rhian who tugged my heart to watch it.
So it’s really true, never judge a book by its cover. Same goes with my movie preferences and life… note-to-self: take more risks.
As I said earlier, I don’t really watch thrillers, so I brought my “guardians”-- my LABrador and my ninja PANDA (RaStro Rebels, you know who these 2 cuties represent *winks* This was actually our first group date together.) *giggles* And as our lovely PANDA once said, it was so darn worth it!
Please don’t miss to watch #SilongNowShowing and share to us your experience.
Pahabol: For those Bisaya out there… they say Silong is “shelter” but it has double meaning. ;p watch and you’ll find out!
By Kris/Cyberhians
The first time I heard about “Silong” I quickly dismissed it and for a number of reasons.
Reason 1: I don’t watch Tagalog movies. (Sorry, I had this preconceived idea that Tagalog movies are very predictable.)
Reason 2: I don’t really like thrillers. (Why would I want to scare myself? )
Reason 3: What could “Silong” possibly offer the audience that other films have not already shown?
So there’s that moment when you debate with yourself if it’s worth seeing or not...
then suddenly you find answers or the answers find you.
Answer 1: The very talented Ms. Rhian Ramos revealed that she was attracted to the role of Valerie because when she read the script it surprised her and it was a role she hasn’t done yet. (As a movie-lover, I feel exactly the same way. If I can predict the plot, then it’s not really worth my time.) So, taking Rhian’s word for it, I got my phone and set the date for September 16, 2015 to watch Silong... solo or not.
Answer 2: “The DEEPEST SCARS are the ones you CANNOT SEE.” I stumbled on a pic of the T-Shirts made by the CybeRhians (their dedication and love for Rhian) and this line in itself hit me to the core. #WoundedIntrovertAlert
Answer 3: #Self Discovery. As the story unfolds, I kept asking myself… was I Miguel? was I Valerie? My realizations, I’ll keep to myself. Ha Ha Ha!
Answer 4: Yes, there’s a #4 and #5! I got more than I paid for. ^___^
This was actually revealed to me when I was already inside the cinema. It was during a scene where Valerie was looking at herself in the mirror, dolled up in a blue dress.
Then I remembered a post by the equally talented Ms. Glaiza De Castro… it was a picture of THAT scene! Ms. Rhian Ramos as Valerie! #SelfDiscovery
Answer 5: Pinoy Pride. Let’s just say my respect for Filipino films & artists = REDUX!
“Interconnected lahat ng bagay sa mundo” that was what Glaiza said in an interview.
And if not for “The Rich Man’s Daughter” I would not even bother with Silong because “the cast” is also an important factor for me. I knew nothing about Ms.Rhian Ramos and as much as I love and respect Piolo Pascual after having closely seeing him on the set of Walang Kapalit, it was really Rhian who tugged my heart to watch it.
So it’s really true, never judge a book by its cover. Same goes with my movie preferences and life… note-to-self: take more risks.
As I said earlier, I don’t really watch thrillers, so I brought my “guardians”-- my LABrador and my ninja PANDA (RaStro Rebels, you know who these 2 cuties represent *winks* This was actually our first group date together.) *giggles* And as our lovely PANDA once said, it was so darn worth it!
Please don’t miss to watch #SilongNowShowing and share to us your experience.
Pahabol: For those Bisaya out there… they say Silong is “shelter” but it has double meaning. ;p watch and you’ll find out!
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