Bitch-revs: Kita Kita

Kita Kita (2017)

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Filipino, English, Japanese

Movie Rating: 4/5 stars

This movie is not your typical Filipino rom-com (trust me, I have seen a lot). 

Isa. The movie title is not a song title nor a trendy phrase. Less cheesy.

Dalawa. The leads are not your typical loveteam pair. The male lead is known for his career as a comedian and Kita Kita is his first antagonist role. The female lead on the other hand is an underrated actress starring in numerous Indie films. A very unlikely match.

Tatlo. This movie lacks the official meet-cute of the leads. A meet-cute is considered as the foundation of a rom-com movie in which the male and female lead have a cute and romantic encounter that may eventually lead to their romance.

Apat. The movie is Indie-style meaning, less production and more arte. Kita Kita's plot is simple and funny with a tinge of pain (hahaha).

Lima. You can pick up a thing or two in the movie (educational). Who knows that you can go buta (blind) if you are into so much stress. Plus, you get to see Sapporo in Japan.

Anim.  There are only three 6 characters with one without an appearance (Lea's sister) unlike the usual Filipino movies with a complete extended family, friends, kapitbahays, and basically the whole barangay or barrio.

Pito. Two Less Lonely People In The World is the perfect OST for a movie of two magkababayans in foreign place away. 

Quotes:

"Ako lang. Ako lang ang pusong may saging."

"Noong nakakakita ka, 'di mo ko nakita. Nang mabulag ka, doon mo lang ako nakita."

"Isa. Isang beses lang ako nagmahal. Masama ba magmahal ng isa lang?"

Comments:

If you're into Beauty and Beast, then this movie is for you. The romance in Kita Kita is like Belle going blind with Prince Adam as an unattractive person. With the moral, it's not what's on the outside but what's on the inside that counts.

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Bitchlists: Shock-worthy Facts About Game of Thrones (no spoilers)

1. According to TorrentFreak, GoT was the most pirated show of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. (and maybe until the show ends)

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2. When Queen Elizabeth II visited the set of Game of Thrones, she refused to sit on the Iron Throne. There is a law that permits her from sitting on a foreign throne. (even though it is a fictional one).


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3. In 2012, there were over 160 babies named "Khaleesi" in the United States. (short for Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons)

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4. GoT is one of the most expensive shows on TV with an average cost of $6 million. (pricey but worth it)

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5. The show is filmed on three continents and in seven countries; United States, Croatia, Morocco, Malta, Spain, Iceland, and Northern Ireland. (typically the size of Westeros)

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6. Around 700 costumes are made by a department of 100 people in a typical GoT episode. (sounds a lot of dresses and armors)

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7. Both the Dothraki and the Valyrian language were created by David J. Peterson, an expert linguist, for the show. (the Khal approves)

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8. Winning 28 Emmies, GoT is the most awarded TV show ever. (claps for the cast)
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9. The author, George R.R Martin, writes the book series on a DOS computer using Wordstar 4.0.

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10. A Song of Ice and Fire was inspired by the author's childhood turtles. Martin kept turtles in a toy castle and would create fantasize about them living as knights, lords, and kings. (literally, your favorite show is based upon turtles)

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Tune in for more GoT material.

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Bitchepedia: How to Get Away with Your Lie

It does not matter if you lie everyday or occasionally because lying is lying and frequency sometimes does not guarantee how good you are in deception. Fabricating a lie can either land you a good or bad reputation and it depends on how your victim responds to it.

Okay, whatever. So, how to make people believe the lies you tell them? How do you not get caught?

Lying basically is divided into 2 categories with their respective sub-categories;

1. The Lie

 a. Keep your lie simple and straight to the point.

You surely do not want to go overboard and make the lie simply unbelievable. Make something that people would see you do or see you from. Creating an elaborate and complex lie may only confuse you in keeping your the details intact.

b. Avoid including people in the lie (especially without their notice)

You would not want your victim to ask the person you mentioned in your lie that cannot vouch for you. This will easily lead you to being caught.

c. Support your lie with facts and some truth

It won't hurt to tell a little of that truth to make your lie more believable. Myths and legends are actually based from some truth like your lie to be told.

d. Remember your lie well.

Failing to properly recall everything you just said to your victim will get you busted. Stick only to one version of your truth.

2. The Approach

a. Be calm.

Nothing beats telling a lie with that same calmness you do as telling a fun story. Never show signs of nervousness or anxiety.

b. Be confident.

Confidence exudes basically everything. Your confidence tells your stand on your lie and the more confident you are, the more real your lie seems to sound real.

c. Work on your non-verbal communication. 

You should control your blinking and focus on maintaining eye contact. Keep a normal and relaxed posture with a straight face. Communicating with hand gestures also shows your enthusiasm and openness as the speaker in your conversation. 

d. Control your speech.

Use your normal speaking voice and way of speaking which includes your intonation and choice of words. Showing a different way of speaking can make your victim question the sudden change in you.

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Happy lying and remember not to get caught!

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