Disturbingly dark, twisted, unforgiving in its honesty and social commentary, and arguably her best and bravest yet, Fan Girl is entirely unlike any other movie by Jadaone. And we need more stories like this now. More than ever.
Sa isang kisapmata, ang iyong humulagpos na yakap/at nabubuwal na hapong katawan aking nasilayan;/gusto kung sumigaw: ‘Wag mo akong bitawan, Nanay,/
higpitan mo pa ang iyong mapag-aruga , mapag-adyang/mga yakap — labanan natin. Ang dilim!
It seems that the joke is lost on those who dare read deeper meanings into the RC Cola ad. We are so taken aback by its graphic, horror-like qualities that we fail to see the sexism in traditional, more visually pleasant TVCs where it’s suggested that a mother should aspire to smile all the time in the midst of hardships, immaculate in appearance, her hair perfectly coifed, always at her husband and children’s beck and call; or the exploitation in ads that depict farmers and workers creating their products to be absolutely blissful beings, thanks to good ol’ Filipino spirit of resilience and an optimistic Eraserheads song playing in the background.
some offer cellphone load, it’s quite relief/this, one way there to help beyond a doubt/the typhoon victims down, down in their grief/
from nasty blasting typhoon’s* ruthless clout.
hindi ko tutularan ang buwan/na makikipagtalik lamang/sa bawat mong takipsilim/at sisiping sa kumot ng iyong dilim.
Ngunit ano itong ginawa ng gobyerno?! / sa kaka-lockdown, kabuhayan nami’y gumuho / nawalan ng trabaho ay libo-libo
at mga empresa’y nagsasarado /
sa aming mga bahay, kami’y ibinilanggo
“Matalino mong pinag-ugnay bisikleta’t aktibismo / Pandayan ng teorya’t praktikang nagsisilbi sa simulain”
“Hayaan nating manariwa / sa ating kaisipan / ang kanilang kadakilaan / at kagitingan…”
“Gone are the motherly nights / When she’d find courage / Just reading stories / To her dear little one / Still hopeful / For a better day.”
“…buntis na magluluwal / ang kanilang mga burol / sa daang libong mga kawal… / hustisya ay buong giting kakamitin!”
