<strong>VP</strong> entertainment Rami Malek suffices composite requisition of Bohemian Rhapsody By Maria Victoria Borja ueen is one of the most celebrated bands in the world of rock and roll. With the Bohemian QRhapsody coming along to relieve their iconic songs, one would instantly become an ultimate fan shouting “We. Will. We Will. Rock. You!” out of the cinema, stomping their feet with huge claps! RATING: hhh This film talks not only of Freddie Mercury (portrayed by Rami Malek) but the humble beginnings of the band. You’ll have yourself crushing over Roger Taylor (Ben Hardy), Brian May (Gwilym Lee) and the added bassist, John Deacon (Joseph Mazello). This film depicted how exceptional band the Queen was. However, the film was treated with so much precautions which confined the storyline in shallow phase. It failed to extract the depth and complexity of its slope, making the flow to suffer in little rough takes. The representation of the firm, seasoned relationship among the band members was greatly showed in the movie but it bungled to draw the extravagance of their legacy. As the story progresses, one will understand the love and passion they got from the people around them - which is more than their claim “we belonged to the misfits.. the people who lived in the corner.” More than that, the film successfully portrayed the brave and momentous journey of the band, crossing boundaries with their music in opera, pop and rock all at once. The strengthened cinematic accent delivered the identical representation of the Live Aid Concert (and you’ll gonna wish you were there). It filled everyone’s heart with music and warmth seeing the crowd acted in unison. THIS IS ACTUALLY A BEAUTIFUL THING TO SAVOR. Certainly, Rami Malek showed his greatness as an actor in the entire movie. His earned reputation validated the composite requisition of his character. The whole execution greatly painted the a compelling stand outside the conventional and stereotypes of the main character. HE IS EQUIPPED. According to documentaries made for Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody was actually Freddie’s confession to the world of his true self. The bloody lines weren’t meaningless at all but have its own corresponding meaning to the people in his life. Take it from the line, “Mama, just killed a man”, Mercury was actually referring to his former self, a song that was played over and over throughout the movie. If you’re one music lover who love exploring new genres, you’ll be blasting Queen’s hit songs after the film. <strong>VP</strong> music <strong>VP</strong>/List: Five K-Pop YouTube Videos To Brighten Up Your Day M any Filipinos may not be fluent in Korean, but they sure know their K-Pop. South Korea’s pop music hits are irresistibly captivating with their catchy beats, over-the-top music videos, and lovable heartthrobs. There’s just nothing like a hit K-Pop tune to brighten up your day. Here are five of the most popular K-Pop videos on YouTube to prove it: #2. What is Love? by Twice One of Asia’s most in-demand girl groups ponders this timeless question in this adorable music video, which currently has more than 193 million views. Movie fans will also recognize references to famous films, such as The Princess Diaries, Romeo and Juliet, Love Letter, and La La Land. #4. Fake Love by BTS With 328 million views and counting, Fake Love was composed by the group’s main rapper and lead RM. BTS is certified K-pop royalty and the group is currently taking the U.S. by storm with a speaking engagement at the United Nations and a sold-out world tour, to name a few. #1. Love Scenario by iKON Classic boy band moves? Check. A story about love that wasn’t meant to be? You got it. Off of the second album Return, Love Scenario is one of iKon’s biggest hits to date, with over 178 million views on YouTube. Local fans are in for a treat as this boy band is scheduled to visit Manila on November <strong>11</strong> as part of their first world tour. #3. BBoom BBoom by Momoland You are definitely living under a rock if you haven’t heard of this hit from all-girl ensemble Momoland. With over 253 million views on YouTube, this music video became a viral dance craze in the country, inspiring dance challenge videos from K-Pop fans of all ages. #5. Ddu-Du Ddu-Du by Black Pink After a year of absence, Black Pink released Ddu-Du Ddu-Du—one of the songs in their new album, Square Up. It is currently the second most viewed Korean music video within 24 hours of its release on YouTube. It now has 382million views, and it’s likely to keep on growing as fans can’t seem to get enough of this sassy comeback hit. 30 | VILLAGE PIPOL MNP @villagepipol
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