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Ryan
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About Me

Ryan is an independent Manila writer and reviewer of art, film, graphic design, literature, and more.

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The Kid with a Bike

Another brilliant and unforgettable film from the same duo who brought us L'Enfant and Le Fils. If handled by other filmmakers, this straightforward and honest film will fail miserably. Thankfully though, the Dardennes have brought us another gem of a humanist film on the unconditional love given by Cecile De France's character Samantha to the abandoned and troubled 11-year-old Cyril, the titular kid with a bike.

Style

  • Melancholy
  • Serene & subtle
  • Nouvelle vague
  • Pop Art
  • Neorealist
  • Coming-of-Age

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Mugino

14May11

I'm enjoying your reviews. Please write more!

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    Ryan Borja

    14May11

    Thanks for the follow! That's something am looking forward to doing once again - to write. Hopefully very soon.

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JP Carpio

22Dec10

Free Jafar Panahi (Again!) http://mubi.com/topics/12684

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JP Carpio

5Jul10

A soon to be launched book on the new digital Philippine Cinema ... http://dododayao.multiply.com/journal/item/164/A_SHARED_LOVE_AND_A_SHARED_ART_YOU_ARE_COMPLICIT_IN

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JP Carpio

24May10

Thanks for the insightful comment Ryan. I'll forward your comment to Lav.

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The Kid with a Bike

The Kid with a Bike

  • Currently 5.0/5 Stars.
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Moon

  • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
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Summer Wars

  • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
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Jane Eyre

  • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.