I woke up early on Wednesday morning and noticed that my colleague in school sent me a message in my mobile phone that classes were suspended due to heavy rains caused by the typhoon Chedeng. My yawns turned into a wide smile and went back to sleep. As I closed my eyes, I planned carefully what to do in the afternoon and avoid to be killed by boredom in the apartment which I stayed.
It was 10:00am when I'm finally wide awake. I gave myself a bit of rest then did some work inside the apartment like cleaning because my t-shirts and other school stuffs were located elsewhere. After an hour I went out and bought my lunch---I know it's too early to eat by 11:00am... but hunger will kill me.
I went out of apartment around 4:00pm going to SM Megamall. From there I bought new books in Powerbooks because there's a nationwide sale in all Powerbooks branches. Gateway was my next destination because I've not visited the place so often after my family moved to a far away place. Upon arriving there I felt that I'm once again close to my true home but remembered that I'm already living far away. I decided to skip the drama and continue exploring the mall looking for something new or anything that will amuse me.
Upon reaching Figaro, I noticed a sign posted near the escalator "9th Cinemanila Film Festival." My jaws dropped, I knew it and I just forgot that there's important visitor for this year in the country. Like a mad dog I was when climbing the escalator towards the Gateway Cineplex. Upon arriving there, I noticed that there were people partying and I learned that it was the opening day of 9th Cinemanila Film Festival and they have special guest. Someone I really admired... my idol... he's here.
Another banner bearing his picture caught my attention and aroused my interest. It said "TARANTINO THRILLA IN MANILA."
"Wow! Quentin Tarantino!" I said.
Since I cannot see Quentin in the opening cocktail... I decided to get the cinema schedule and watch at least one film of his during this year's film festival.
THEN Friday came.
After I prepared the lesson for my Monday class, I quickly left and went to Gateway Cineplex. I quickly bought ticket for one of Tarantino's film that will be shown on that day, it was "Reservoir Dogs."
Hunger crept over my stomach after few minutes of waiting but I want to eat during watching the film. The film will start at 7:15pm according to the schedule but later I noticed the sign that the screening will start at 7:30pm. As I stroll around the place my eyes didn't miss the usher at Cinema 5 which I believed the screening venue of the movie that I'll watch.
Few minutes passed the usher started accepting tickets from the audience which means I can finally enter. I quickly bought a combo meal--popcorn, large coke, and hotdog on sandwich. Then I get my ticket from my pocket and hurried to Cinema 5. Upon my entrance the usher tapped my shoulder and told me something that I don't understand. He showed to me my ticket and told me that I WAS IN THE WRONG CINEMA!!!
Ohhh... I should be at Cinema 4 not 5. Excitement led me to shame! Tsk.
Without looking back, I went to Cinema 4 and asked the usher (by speaking) that if it is possible to enter the cinema by that time. Sadly, the usher told me to wait until 7:20pm.
Too bad! I was standing among the crowd of moviegoers with a popcorn, hotdog sandwich and a drink waiting for entrance. But since I couldn't stand hunger, I decided to start eating amidst the crowd. Five more minutes passed after I finished eating the usher announced that we may enter the cinema. I didn't mind the foods and keep focused on seeing Tarantino's film.
I quickly take my seat and noticed that the cinema is full which means that Tarantino is indeed a very popular director. I first knew him through his two volume films KILL BILL and it was really great! Then I gave myself a bit of background reading about Tarantino. According to what I read, he was just a counter in a video shop then later turned into a great director after the success of Reservoir Dogs. He also directed many films and one claimed the prestigious award of Cannes Film Festival, that film is "Pulp Fiction."
It is only my first time to watch the Reservoir Dogs... so maybe despite there'll be no subtitles... I'll keep on my seat because something great and unexpected happened.
QUENTIN WAS THERE!!!
Yes! He's indeed there inside the cinema where I am. I QUICKLY LEFT MY SEAT AND RUN TOWARDS HIM AND WE SHAKE HANDS. He spoke something to my but I didn't understand it... I just smiled in return. I wish to take picture with him but I was not permitted... I knew the reason... the screening will be delayed because there're too many of us in the cinema. But it is enough that I see my idol in person.
The film began and completed after 100 minutes. I clapped hard... though I didn't fully understand the film... I admired it too... bloody and gruesome....
While riding a jeep going back home I couldn't forget one of the great and memorable event of that day... meeting the international acclaimed director which I admired and wished to meet for a long time... finally my wish was fulfilled... I see him, face to face.
I wish that... I'll be the next... THE NEXT QUENTIN TARANTINO!
It was 10:00am when I'm finally wide awake. I gave myself a bit of rest then did some work inside the apartment like cleaning because my t-shirts and other school stuffs were located elsewhere. After an hour I went out and bought my lunch---I know it's too early to eat by 11:00am... but hunger will kill me.
I went out of apartment around 4:00pm going to SM Megamall. From there I bought new books in Powerbooks because there's a nationwide sale in all Powerbooks branches. Gateway was my next destination because I've not visited the place so often after my family moved to a far away place. Upon arriving there I felt that I'm once again close to my true home but remembered that I'm already living far away. I decided to skip the drama and continue exploring the mall looking for something new or anything that will amuse me.
Upon reaching Figaro, I noticed a sign posted near the escalator "9th Cinemanila Film Festival." My jaws dropped, I knew it and I just forgot that there's important visitor for this year in the country. Like a mad dog I was when climbing the escalator towards the Gateway Cineplex. Upon arriving there, I noticed that there were people partying and I learned that it was the opening day of 9th Cinemanila Film Festival and they have special guest. Someone I really admired... my idol... he's here.
Another banner bearing his picture caught my attention and aroused my interest. It said "TARANTINO THRILLA IN MANILA."
"Wow! Quentin Tarantino!" I said.
Since I cannot see Quentin in the opening cocktail... I decided to get the cinema schedule and watch at least one film of his during this year's film festival.
THEN Friday came.
After I prepared the lesson for my Monday class, I quickly left and went to Gateway Cineplex. I quickly bought ticket for one of Tarantino's film that will be shown on that day, it was "Reservoir Dogs."
Hunger crept over my stomach after few minutes of waiting but I want to eat during watching the film. The film will start at 7:15pm according to the schedule but later I noticed the sign that the screening will start at 7:30pm. As I stroll around the place my eyes didn't miss the usher at Cinema 5 which I believed the screening venue of the movie that I'll watch.
Few minutes passed the usher started accepting tickets from the audience which means I can finally enter. I quickly bought a combo meal--popcorn, large coke, and hotdog on sandwich. Then I get my ticket from my pocket and hurried to Cinema 5. Upon my entrance the usher tapped my shoulder and told me something that I don't understand. He showed to me my ticket and told me that I WAS IN THE WRONG CINEMA!!!
Ohhh... I should be at Cinema 4 not 5. Excitement led me to shame! Tsk.
Without looking back, I went to Cinema 4 and asked the usher (by speaking) that if it is possible to enter the cinema by that time. Sadly, the usher told me to wait until 7:20pm.
Too bad! I was standing among the crowd of moviegoers with a popcorn, hotdog sandwich and a drink waiting for entrance. But since I couldn't stand hunger, I decided to start eating amidst the crowd. Five more minutes passed after I finished eating the usher announced that we may enter the cinema. I didn't mind the foods and keep focused on seeing Tarantino's film.
I quickly take my seat and noticed that the cinema is full which means that Tarantino is indeed a very popular director. I first knew him through his two volume films KILL BILL and it was really great! Then I gave myself a bit of background reading about Tarantino. According to what I read, he was just a counter in a video shop then later turned into a great director after the success of Reservoir Dogs. He also directed many films and one claimed the prestigious award of Cannes Film Festival, that film is "Pulp Fiction."
It is only my first time to watch the Reservoir Dogs... so maybe despite there'll be no subtitles... I'll keep on my seat because something great and unexpected happened.
QUENTIN WAS THERE!!!
Yes! He's indeed there inside the cinema where I am. I QUICKLY LEFT MY SEAT AND RUN TOWARDS HIM AND WE SHAKE HANDS. He spoke something to my but I didn't understand it... I just smiled in return. I wish to take picture with him but I was not permitted... I knew the reason... the screening will be delayed because there're too many of us in the cinema. But it is enough that I see my idol in person.
The film began and completed after 100 minutes. I clapped hard... though I didn't fully understand the film... I admired it too... bloody and gruesome....
While riding a jeep going back home I couldn't forget one of the great and memorable event of that day... meeting the international acclaimed director which I admired and wished to meet for a long time... finally my wish was fulfilled... I see him, face to face.
I wish that... I'll be the next... THE NEXT QUENTIN TARANTINO!
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