Ang malling ay hindi na lamang malling, ang malling ay isang anyo ng kontra-rebolusyonaryo na kalakaran na ang pang-araw-araw na politika ay makamayagpag, at maetsapwera ang politikal na lohika ng ating panlipunan at historikal na relasyon sa mall at karanasan. NI ROLAND TOLENTINO Bulatlat Ganito nagsimula ang pagninilay na ito. Banggit ng mga kaibigang Sarah…
Category: Culture
Colleagues, Friends Celebrate ‘Tagaytay 5’ Victory in Poetry, Music Night
Though they were literally in the dark for about half of the program, the audience and participants were determined not to spoil the mood. The activity after all was a celebration for the recent release of the “Tagaytay 5”. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO CULTURE Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 32, September 14-20, 2008 For what seemed…
KULTURANG POPULAR KULTURA: Ang Environment ng Gay Cinema
Tulad sa bomba film, fino-foreground ang sexualidad ng kabadingan sa gay film. At tulad pa rin sa bomba film, fino-foreclose din ang display ng sexualidad. Ang pagbasa ng radical potential ay sa labisang pamamayagpag ng display ng sexualidad, kaya nga may afinidad ang bomba sa gay film, o sa mas precise, gay cinema ang panibagong…
Ang Environment ng Gay Cinema
Tulad sa bomba film, fino-foreground ang sexualidad ng kabadingan sa gay film. At tulad pa rin sa bomba film, fino-foreclose din ang display ng sexualidad. Ang pagbasa ng radical potential ay sa labisang pamamayagpag ng display ng sexualidad, kaya nga may afinidad ang bomba sa gay film, o sa mas precise, gay cinema ang panibagong…
Against the Plunder of Nature
Review of Rapu-Rapu atbp.: Taghoy ng Kalikasan Produced by the Central for Environmental Concerns-Philippines 2008 In the Philippines there has been no dearth of songs tackling environmental issues. Many of these songs, however, have dealt with the issue along the general lines of “caring for the environment” while stopping short of exposing those who are…
Mag:net Katipunan: Emerging Artists’ Haven
A new haven for alternative arts and culture is emerging in the heart of Quezon City. Located just across Miriam College, Mag:Net Katipunan is a new hangout for progressive poets, artists and journalists sharing the goal of not only propagating their arts but also tackling the burning social issues in the most creative ways. BY…
Sharing Camille’s Moods and Moments
A review of the 15th Solo Exhibition of Ms. Camille Jean Verdelaire D. de la Rosa, entitled Moods and Moments at the Renaissance Gallery, The Art Walk, 4/F Bldg. A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Opened on August 22, the show will run up to the 31st of this month. The last time I had a…
Kibungan Sayote Now Comes in Marked Bags
Trying to meet market demand for quality vegetables, Kibungan farmers now pack sayote in a specially printed plastic bag to protect both farmers and traders. This development comes with the Aug. 5 launching of “branded sayote.” BY LYN V. RAMO Northern Dispatch Posted by Bulatlat.com Vol. VIII, No. 27, August 10-16, 2008 LA TRINIDAD, Benguet…
When a Woman is More Than a Woman
A review of Tala Isla-Contreras’ third solo exhibit, Babae: Buhay at Kalikasan, mounted last July 29 and running up to Aug. 30, 2008 at the Contreras Sculptures, The Artwork 4/F Bldg. A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Babae: Buhay at Kalikasan is Isla-Contreras’ attempt to show the Filipina in her different roles: the mother, the economist,…
Street Repertory: The Role of Art in the People’s SONA
Artists of various disciplines congregated to make the ‘People’s SONA’ a cultural affair as well. Theatrics, musical numbers and poetry-reading were performed. Enormous, hideous effigies stood side-by-side, creative banners and streamers were hung everywhere and the backdrop bore the color and image of people’s dissent. The cultural concept of the event intended to educate the…
Ekonomiya at Pulitika ni Sister Karay
NI RAUL FUNILAS Inilathala ng Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 24, July 20-26, 2008 Daloy aming luha, tulo aming pawis sa gabing madilim, Sa inyong pag-agos kipkipin na lamang an gaming damdamin; Hugasan ang puso ng baying nawindang sa dusa’t hilahil Upang makamulat sa krisis na taglay at laksang tiisin. Natatandaan ko noong maupo na si…