‘MHL’ quits while it’s ahead

DIZON. She and other young performers should be protected.

Gabby Lim, entrepreneur: “I commend GMA 7 for its decision to end ‘My Husband’s Lover’ earlier than expected. I agree that stretching the series would drag the story down and could lead to implausible plot twists—it’s really better to quit while it’s ahead!

“Ending the series now would create more dramatic impact. After all, the show has been able to send the message across that gays and transgenders should be treated with fairness, equality and respect, and that they shouldn’t be ashamed of themselves!”

Other notes:

Kata Lardizabal, musician: “Kudos to the MTRCB for looking after the plight of children in the TV industry. The portion on ‘Eat Bulaga’ on July 29, where a comedian spat juice at Ryzza Mae Dizon’s face, was uncalled for.  The MTRCB is likewise penalizing those who violate its regulations and reminding them of their responsibilities as personalities emulated by the public.”

Too kind

Rafael Sudayan, theater actor: “I don’t understand why the judges of ‘The Voice of the Philippines’ are generally too kind when they comment on the finalists’ performances. For example, on Thor Dulay’s rendition of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Lately,’ they said that it was ‘full of emotion.’

“For me, however, honesty was lost because it was as if Thor was singing a different tune! In the case of Lee Grane, I had a hard time understanding the lyrics of her song. Judges are there to make the finalists’ performances better—not just praise them all the time!”

Jonathan Catunao, engineer: “Is the film industry finally waking up from deep slumber? It’s now experiencing something like a renaissance, thanks to our independent filmmakers.

“Film director Erik Matti and screenwwriter Michiko Yamamoto’s collaboration in ‘On The Job’ recalls the excitement of ‘Untouchables’ and ‘LA Confidential,’ and the film is notable for superlative portrayals, excellent writing and heart-pounding action scenes as it keeps a tight grip on issues like corruption and the penal system.

“Star Cinema should be commended for stepping out of its comfort zone, away from inane potboilers like ‘One More Try’ and ‘Sisterakas.’ Despite the actioner’s reported lackluster performance at the tills, we hope that the outfit doesn’t ‘backslide’ to its old ways and go back to churning out only formula flicks!”

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