Glittering gay zombies

Feeling stressed lately because of work, family problems, or financial woes? Let zombies ease those worries away!

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Surely you've heard of the movie that has taken Manila by storm, Zombadings: Patayin sa Takot si Remington? No? Well it's time to crawl out from the rock you're under and visit the nearest movie house to see this excellently-done movie directed by Jade Castro, written with Raymond Lee and Michiko Yamamoto (the same team who brought Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros to us), and starring Mart Escudero.

A couple of weeks ago I was given tickets to the premiere night by Miss Jenny but unfortunately it coincided with our out-of-town team building last week so I just gave my tickets to a friend. I guess I was always meant to see this movie though, because I was invited to yet another special screening, and this time it was on a date when I was available, in a cinema near my apartment! Double yay! Thank you very much, GeiserMaclang! So, after resting a bit last Wednesday from our trip, my friend/ officemate Mich and I headed to TriNoma for the movie :)

A lot of people attended and the cinema was packed but I didn't know anyone so I'm grateful I was able to bring a friend with me. Snacks were also provided, so after settling in our seats we prepared to laugh our hearts out.

And laugh our hearts out we did! The movie is a combination of comedy, drama, love story, horror, action and suspense all rolled into one! I admit I rarely watch local films but I really enjoyed Zombadings! There were LOTS of laugh-out-loud moments, and it just felt great to laugh along with the rest of the people in the packed movie-house :) I especially commend Eugene Domingo who might have had a few scenes only but was able to steal every moment with her knack for comedy. Mart Escudero also did a GREAT job at playing Remington, which I didn't really expect as it was very easy to overlook him as "just a newbie" in the local showbiz scene. And the gayspeak! Ohmygosh it was hard to keep up at first, but thanks to my "training" from my fabulous friends I was able to understand about 97% of it ;D

Watching Zombadings provided the much-needed uplift I longed for after seeing One Day (which I blogged about on my previous post). I won't post any spoilers here because I want you guys to experience it for yourself. :)

Let's show up at the movie-houses and support the brilliance of our indie film-makers whose aim is NOT for commercial gain but for critical acclaim! And please, say No to piracy! Award!

Special thanks to GeiserMaclang for inviting me :)