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east_noy

Favorite films

  • The Eight Hundred
  • Heneral Luna
  • A Bridge Too Far
  • Goyo: The Boy General

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  • Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
  • Jarhead
  • Glory
  • War Horse

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  • Conclave

    Conclave

    Conclave, pretty disappointing... (probably biased since I am a Catholic)

    There were mistakes in Church teachings in the movie (e.g, a Cardinal made "in pectore" cannot vote unless the Pope has made them public before the Pope's death or resignation). Barely any genuine presentation of the faith was included. e.g. Prayer, while it was present in the move, it seemed to be very brief as if it was included just to check a box. The film could've used it as…

  • Heneral Luna

    Heneral Luna

    ★★★★

    One of my favourite movies (prob because I'm filipino).

    Heneral Luna is a historical movie (with a few exaggerated parts of course) and also a brutally honest and provocative examination of the Filipino people, how time and time again, corruption and self-interest has been chosen over the benefit of their own nation.

    Just like real life, Heneral Luna was a fierce and courageous military leader during the Philippine-American War. However, he is not only battling the Americans, but his own…

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