A glimpse into Ateneo’s favorite movies
Forrest Gump, because it changed my life and that’s all I have to say about that.
– Drew Copuyoc, Sanggunian President
A Goofy Movie. Disney will never let you down. Amidst the many arsty-fartsy movies out there, this movie takes me back to the good ‘ol 90’s and the start of the Broadway movie archetype…This movie reminds me that it’s totally fine to be a little bit of a goof sometimes.
– Jaz Reyes, ORSEM Host and 2011 UAAP courtside reporter for Ateneo
Zoolander. [There are] so many lines to mock and so many scenes to look forward to. Sometimes, I like to watch movies that simply entertain. There’s no need to analyze complicated plots—we already have so much of that in the real world. [Zoolander] is instant happiness no matter how many times I watch it.
– Guada Tagalog, Reese&Vica manager
My favorite movie is probably The Rocky Horror Picture Show because it’s the intersection of camp, musicals, and drag—three things I love dearly.
– Gracie Vergara, co-writer and assistant director of Immanuel
Sakal Sakali Saklolo kasi nakakatawa. Mas maganda comedy kasi paglabas mo sa sinehan natatawa ka pa rin kesa sa malungkot na pag naaalala mo nalulungkot ka pa rin.
– Ate Alma, SEC B photocopier
If I’m in a comic mood, I like to watch Kung Fu Hustle. If in a romantic mood, I watch Casablanca or Phantom of the Opera. If in a spiritual mood, The Mission. I also have the original DVD of Avatar … [These] are stories that move me. Moving pictures, ‘ika nga. Most of the time though [and] because of my work, I like to watch action movies.
– Fr. Jett Villarin, Ateneo de Manila University President
Life is Beautiful, because of how it illustrates the truth that we are never without a choice even amidst circumstances that seem hopeless. A newer pick would be Up. I think it’s remarkable for a work of animation to touch the deepest parts of the human soul.
– Carla Peralejo-Bonifacio
Pride and Prejudice. I think Keira Knightley is really cute, and Mr. Darcy, the main character, is my idol.
– Kirk Long, Ateneo Blue Eagles Team Co-Captain
Answers to this question will always change depending on the circumstances of its asking, but for now, I’ll say Velvet Goldmine… It’s a great tribute to rock music that simultaneously criticizes its pretenses. It’s a celebration of desire that it presents as always thwarted and manipulative, [and] it’s a story of images that wants us to trust it and not at the same time.
– Andrew Ty, Communication professor
