AwitAtKulay

Course: MA Media Studies (Film) Favorite Book: "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown This book combines issues on science, religion, art, history, and the academe to provide emotional engagement to a very visual person like me. I almost read the entire book in one sitting. I like how it grounds a debate on science vs. religion through carefully crafted suspense-filled moments. Favorite Film: "Big Fish" by Tim Burton This powerful film strikes my sensibilities with every viewing. Rewatching it unveils its different layers of storytelling. Investing on both the big and small details of this motion-picture opus allows me to enjoy the magic of cinema as I develop that much-needed relationship with the screen so I can journey alongside the characters in the story. For the many times I already watched it, this cinematic offering always made me think, smile, and cry — every single time. Favorite Media Practitioner: Kidlat Tahimik He is someone respected and awarded in the world of film both locally and internationally, yet remains humble while continuing to be an inspiration to people passionate about alternative cinema. Indeed, Mr. Eric de Guia whom we dearly love as Kidlat Tahimik Jr. (because he said his son is the Sr.) lives up to the name he is best known for — two somehow contrasting but very powerful Filipino words rolled into one to create an even more powerful energy for its bearer. Favorite Music Artist: Tori Amos She is a woman of power as she channels her energy in every music she produces. There is always a story that strikes the heart in every song I hear from her. The messages in her songs resonate through lyrics and melodies that often offer that meditative trance. With the right mix of strength and vulnerability in her voice, her songs are able to reach the audience’s very core. Favorite Internet Site: www.mercola.com I frequently visit this site for my dose of health, fitness, and medical articles. While I also frequently check out film, art, technology, travel, entertainment, and advertising sites, this one becomes a rest from what I would typically be exposed to from my daily grind as a film and advertising professional. I enjoy learning and getting updates from the informative articles provided by this site. At times, certain articles also allow me to ponder on different issues and concerns affecting human lives. Favorite Meal: Ramen I love authentic Japanese ramen so much that describing my love for such a gastronomic delight through words will never be enough. Hobbies: Watching movies, collecting bladed weapons, doing random musings, and trying random things for my storytelling endeavors I love watching movies and collecting bladed weapons including both antique and fantasy swords, knives, daggers, spears, and shurikens. Being a filmmaker, I often find myself doing some random musings and trying out random things that I find interesting. I document my experiences and I eventually come up with potential stories for my personal and professional projects through them.