James E. Anduyan
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FIREFLY Movie Review
The 2023 film "Firefly" bagged the prestigious Best Picture Award, together with the Best Child Performer and Best Screenplay at the recent Metro Manila Film Festival. The story unfolded through the eyes of the adult Tonton, recalling his young self back then, who once dreamed of being brave someday as he contends with bullying and trauma from dogs, which unveiled to be rooted in his terrifying past. His mother, Elay, who became the unwavering source of his comfort during moments of fear, battled breast cancer and eventually passed away. The only remains of Tonton's mother were her ashes and a collection of papers containing the child's drawings illustrating Elay's bedtime story about the cave of fireflies. Among these papers was a map leading to the said location in Ticao Island, her hometown, which she had also shared with Tonton as a place capable of fulfilling wishes when visited.
By James E. Anduyan2 days ago in Geeks
Selective Development: The Ruthless Cost of Progress on Indigenous Groups
It was February 2023, over a year ago as of writing, when we visited an indigenous community in Tanay, Rizal, to conduct an investigative report, shedding light on both the construction of the Kaliwa Dam and the plight of the Dumagat-Remontado tribe, who faced severe repercussions because of this mega-dam project.
By James E. Anduyan9 days ago in The Swamp
When love was found in paws
I've never thought I would want a dog before as I'm terribly afraid of animals. I don't dislike them in general or pets in particular; I just don't enjoy the thought of having them in our home. I worry that things will get disordered as a result of their hyperactivity, that chargers and clothes will get chewed up, that ticks will be visible in some areas of our home, and that I may get bitten by them.
By James E. Anduyan15 days ago in Petlife
Embracing Life As It Is
Since I was young, I've always been envious of others' ability to be openly themselves. When I observed how wonderful they were at communicating with others, my insecurity would always press on me, hoping that soon I would be able to do the same.
By James E. Anduyan16 days ago in Confessions