Senior Year: Review

Senior Year by Jerrold Tarog is definitely one of my favorite Filipino movies. A story that reconstructs the beginning of change, by choice or by force, from the 4 months of graduation of high school seniors. Taken from different vantage points of different characters, which I assume originated from high school stereotypes. With a mix of humor, drama, wit and grit Senior Year could send one into nostalgia of their high school memories. Familiar faces of Che Ramos, LJ Moreno, RJ Ledesma, Ina Feleo, Arnold Reyes, Dimples Romana and Ramon Bautista together with new faces of Aaron Balana, Celina Peñaflorida, Rossanne de Boda, Eric Marquez, Nikita Conwi, Mary Lojo, Daniel LUmain, Sheila Bulanhagui
Francez Bunda and Daniel Medrana made the film more at home as they acted in great accordance to their characters. Johnoy Danao's songs that were featured also added quality to the film, fitting the atmosphere and drama of high school life. Kudos to Jerrold Tarog and his companions to a job well done.

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Franco smokes down Manresa

Even though they arrived late, Franco was still able to rock Manresa School's gymnasium out. The crowd was lame as they just stood idle there. I'm not even sure why they are there. These kids might not even know the band but instead the individuals. They react only when the song is familiar or when one of the members approaches them. They act like pervs yearning for touch it's creepy. Anyway, I enjoyed the night as they performed great. I hope that the next time I get to see them, and I do hope I get to, is in a much better crowd who knows the music.

Battle of the bands

Gabby Alipe and Franco Reyes

Gabby Alipe and Paolo Toleran

Franco Reyes

Gabby Alipe

Buwi Meneses

Paolo Toleran

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