Saturday, March 31, 2012

Gie


Indonesia 2005

Details imdb

Seen 6 Dec 2011











That awkward age when we're in transition
Escaping from childhood
Entering adulthood
The youth influenced by others, not yet an independent soul
This youth is different

He ponders, concludes and influences
The writings inspire others
He himself aspires for another life
A more balanced, equitable order for everyone
Not the lopsided present

The life he leads is not without its ups and downs
He as other youths of the day
Have other interests
Which sometimes puts a break on his plans
He soldiers on, struggles
Relentless, idealistic, not knowing whether he will succeed

Not just in pursuing his dream
But to lead a life that he wants
Not just for himself
But for others who look up to him

He of that generation, bright eyed
Didn't know or refuse to know that
Others have different ideas
Others want to use that generation, the youth
For their own goals

The youth will be the conduit
The face of the movement
A movement that might not be true to the ideals
That started it all

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Nothing but the truth


USA 2008

Details  imdb

Seen 5 Dec 2011















Can we ourselves in her situation?

Trying to keep a secret
At whatever cost

Why does she do it?
Jeopardising herself, family and all those linked to her
Is it so hard to just tell
One word is all it takes
And the misery will disappear

Why can't she see that it is so simple?
As if she alone has the moral high ground
This is reality
Others are affected by her decision
And what would be the consequence

If she does give in

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Dalam botol


Malaysia 2011

Details imdb

Seen 24 March 2011






A word, a single sentence
Changes

I, you and those around us

Trying to make amends
However hard it might be

Still trying

Until

The realisation sinks in

This life is not the one
This life is a lie
Truth has to be seen, lived
In the open

Even if it hurts

I, you and those around us


Monday, March 19, 2012

Zarganar This Prison Where I Live


UK 2010

Details eyeforfilm

Seen 13 February 2011




Some may say it is futile
A lost cause
Why should a man who can be free
Choose to stay and fight the battle at home

Why
Perplexing may be to some
Makes perfect sense to him

It is his country, home
Nurturing him, seeing him into adulthood

The bond could never be broken

Any action whether foolhardy
Or with a lot of thought given
Is for the Motherland

It must displease those in power
When actions are against the grain
The rules that have been stipulated

A wrong is still a wrong
A wrong must be put right
Slowly perhaps, or with drastic measures

Whichever path is taken
It will lead to an ultimate goal
To see that justice and liberty
Is enjoyed by all


Sunday, March 11, 2012

Sicko

USA 2007

Details  imdb

Seen 13 February 2011














A system that supposedly
Cares for all
Is not what it seems

Using, following the rules
Does not bring the benefits
That was meant to be

Instead heartaches and dissatisfaction
Prevails

What ails the system

At the very beginning
It was not to benefit the masses

Instead

It was meant for the industry
Which reaps the spoils
Under the facade of helping others

Dancer in the dark


Denmark 2000

Details  rottentomatoes

Seen 13 February 2011








Darkness
Steadily encroaching
Stealthily descending
Enveloping all and sundry

The dancer tries in vain
Dancing to the rhythm
Dancing to the tune
Not seeing but feeling
Not comprehending but sensing

Something is amiss

The tune, the melody
Might be sweet, might be a delight
But not to all

There is always that jarring note
That odd crescendo
That defiant note
Standing out, defiant

A note it may be
A calamity it brings

Sunday, March 04, 2012

Damping malam


Malaysia 2010

Details  sinemamalaysia

Seen 30 December 2010








Supposedly to help
But what did she know

Her actions
Supposedly saving the family
Has not the desired effect

Rash actions
She did not know
She did not realise
Or just brushed aside

Even though love was behind it all
It was not powerful enough
To sustain
To defend
To repel

A power unforeseen
Not of this world
Seeking what has been promised

Her actions
Rash actions
Look what it has done