FLASHBACK FLICKS T
Bianca Isabelle Lariosa
hrough the transformative power of cinema, we can be transported to seemingly far-off times for a couple of hours. There is always the notion that the past is something to be experienced again so we tend to choose media that transport us to far-off places and eras. These movies might leave us all a little dewy-eyed, but it’s comforting to know that even if some days are behind us, films like these will always be our guiding light back to nostalgia.
Madeline (France, 1998)
Bagets (Philippines, 1984)
13 going on 30 (US, 2004)
Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer Starring: Hatty Jones, Frances McDormand
Director: Maryo J. Delos Reyes Starring: Aga Muhlach, Herbert Bautista, William Martinez
With the live-action twist on the spunky and smart little heroine that we’ve grown to love, we are able to envision Madeline’s unforgettable world at an old house in Paris covered with vines where twelve little girls lived in two straight lines. The storyline may be simple, but the naivety of the film is a refreshing break for us young adults.
This Pinoy 80s movie paved the way for youthoriented films in the country—not to mention the birth of the era’s heartthrobs, Aga Muhlach and Herbert Bautista. Even though our parents may be more familiar with the film, the portrayal of the high school hijinks of four teenage boys as they jump from mischief to mischief is reminiscent of our own wonder days in the similar Filipino setting.
Director: Gary Winick Starring: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo With its classic, albeit cliché, rom-com take on the perks of skipping the awkward adolescent stage, this movie doesn’t disappoint with its touching and hilarious view on acting your own age. We follow awkward teenager Jenna Rink, who fast forwards to her thirties and struggles to follow through her wish.
“We love our bread, we love our butter, but most of all we love each other”
“Ang torpe mo naman, Gilbert”
"You can’t just turn back time." "Why not?"
Midnight in Paris (US, 2011) Director: Woody Allen Starring: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard
Addams Family (US, 1991) Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Starring: Raúl Juliá, Anjelica Huston, Christina Ricci The ageless, dysfunctional Addams family is back in this live-action film, with the ever so eccentric family searching for their long-lost Uncle Fester. Packed with epic one-liners and dark humor that we may have not appreciated as kids, we can now be delightfully relished with the wit that can only be described as deliciously sick.
“I'm a homicidal maniac—they look just like everyone else.” LA SALLEÑO
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When it comes to learning about grand art and memorable literature, there’s nothing like taking a visit to the 1920s every midnight in—you guessed it—Paris. Literally travelling back in time is a far-fetched idea, but the film is historically accurate and its dazzling portrayal of the Paris only seen in paintings makes it all the more intriguing because of the never-before-seen side of authentic Paris. Truly, this highly original film blooms with the intoxicating highs and inevitable lows of being too wistful about the past while staying true to the iconic Woody Allen directing style.
“That’s what the present is. It's a little unsatisfying because life is unsatisfying.”