February 2012
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The Muppets (2011)
4 out of 5 stars
As I live and breathe, I never thought I would see the day that the Muppets would make a comeback. Yes, those TV series of our childhood are back to entertain us - and new audiences alike. Easily, The Muppets have succeeded where The Smurfs have failed. Welcome back. :D
The Good: Of course, the 80s-90s material that the Muppets do needs to be reworked. Here comes in Jason...
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The 54th Grammy's: Music Renaissance?
Music pundits, of course, will say that Adele owned today’s Grammy’s. By sheer count of trophies collected, yes, she did. For me though, this Grammy’s was bigger than Adele. Her win was, more than ever, symbolic to the music industry. Just hear me out for a second here.
Since the Naughties, we all know that music sales are not exactly stellar with the onslaught...
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“A person who keeps you from doing the right thing can not possibly be a friend.”
– P.H.
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January 2012
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Palimos Ng Barong
Babala: Maaring walang kasilbi-silbi itong blog entry na ito. Pasintabi sa magbabasa, kung meroon man.
Sa mga taong nakakakilala sa akin, alam nila na hindi ako mabarong na tao. Ang mga barong na naisusuot ko ay yung mga polo-barong ko noong nag-aaral pa ako ng abogasya. Ang tanging barong ko ay isa lang: ito ay hindi binili sa isang tindahan. Hindi sya Onesimus. Pinasadya siya. Binili ang tela,...
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The Artist (2011)
4 out of 5 stars
The Artist proves the point that in this day and age of 3D, nudity and violence, it’s really the film with heart that moves the audience. Don’t believe the hype. Just see it for yourself. With a boring season for art films, The Artist just waltzes in and takes away the top prize.
The Good: Wow, where do we begin? The Artist is, first-and-foremost, a silent movie....
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Why We Are Shallow →
HINDSIGHT By F Sionil Jose (The Philippine Star) Updated September 12, 2011 12:00 AM
I was visited by an old Asian friend who lived here 10 years ago. I was floored by his observation that though we have lots of talented people, as a whole, we continue to be shallow.
Recently, I was seated beside former Senator Letty Shahani, PhD in Comparative Literature from the Sorbonne, watching a...
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SOPA'S A BITCH (OR, If You Can Read This, This...
I try to steer away as clear as possible from political and legal discussions for two reasons: One, I will end up doing that for a living. Two, I’m on vacation. Why ruin it right? :D
I’ve known of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) being lobbied in the United States Congress. Actually, there was a similar bill being pushed last year that failed to pass. To...
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“I have the most fun problem in the world: how am I supposed to keep a husky, a...”
– ME
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It's More Fun In The Philippines - How do you...
Find out for yourself why it’s more fun in the Philippines. And make the most out of your next vacation.
This is just a preview of things to come. Watch out for more fun. Soon.
(Images and texts from http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/)
Ok. Let’s just dive right in.
I. Love. It.
Yeah, that’s my reaction when I saw the new campaign of the Department of Tourism. Of...
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Game of Thrones Season 1 (A "No Spoilers" Take)
Disclaimer: I have not read any of the books from which Game of Thrones is adapted. I am only expressing my opinion on the merits of the TV adaptation alone.
Finally, I have finished the first season of Game of Thrones a couple of days ago. When I heard HBO was doing this series, I was already on board, watching the premiere, up to the third episode. Here was a series, promising the magic and...
December 2011
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A Rambling About The Question
Disclaimer: This post is very random and personal to someone. Please bear with me. I would just like to let it out a day before Christmas.
As Christmas approaches, it occurred to me that there is a nagging question that will be bugging four people (including me). No, it’s not the question of when I will settle down. People know me better now not to ask me that. Or else I will F ‘em...
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Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Don’t worry. Everything good you heard about Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (MIGP) is true. Tom Cruise still has it, and expect a couple few more before this guy turns sixty.
The Good: With J.J. Abrams producing and Pixar’s Brad Bird directing, MIGP is destined to succeed. The result is a slick, modern and grittier installment in the MI franchise....
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La Piel Que Habito (The Skin I Live In)
3 1/2 stars out of 5
If there is a WTF award in the Oscars or Cannes, La Piel Que Habito will win it for this year, hands down. Highly recommended if you like Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo. (No spoilers.)
The Good: Where do we begin? Ah, Pedro Almodovar. You are my favorite director to date. You continually please me with the uniqueness of your films. May you live a long and healthy...
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
3 1/2 stars out of 5
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is easily the best blockbuster that Hollywood has to offer this year (not counting Harry Potter, of course). You don’t need half a brain to enjoy it but your intelligence won’t be insulted if you would bother. Miss all the comic book action flicks. The Good: Fantastic ensemble cast! Topnotch CGI! What really distinguishes ROPOA is...
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Three Idiots
3 1/2 stars out of 5
Three Idiots is cheesy, melodramatic and even corny. There’s just a lot of reasons to hate it but you won’t. Instead, it will warm your heart and make you feel like a kid again, ready to dream. The Good: Who knew? An almost three-hour film with dancing and singing? I thought I would go insane. But boy oh boy, did this film make time go by so fast! Likable...
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My Fifteen Favorite Records For 2011, Pt. 3
Adele had quite a year. She is easily the biggest-selling act in the world this 2011. How did she do it? Simple. Adele made honest and effin’ good music. For some intangible reason, she united all kinds of music fans everywhere. Probably, only pretentious hipsters would say they hate her for being so successful. Overrated? Probably. Untalented? Tell that to my face and I will punch you....
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My Fifteen Favorite Records For 2011, Pt. 2
YES, DAVID F*CKIN’ GUETTA. I don’t know if you’re reading the song credits in today’s big artists like Madonna, B.E.P., Usher, Nicki Minaj, LMFAO, Snoop Dog, Ludacris, etc. Well I do. This guy is their secret. You want to make a killer dance record? Work with this guy. It’s about time he gets his share of the credit. Indeed, he’s THE ambassador for dance...
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My Fifteen Favorite Records For 2011, Pt. 1
I’ve been having fun looking at Time’s, iTunes Store’s and Amazon’s year-end lists and I told myself, yeah, I’ve been listening to a lot of music… Which records caught my ear this year? When I said I listen to a lot of music, I meant a lot. Anyone who knows me well enough know that I will leave my wallet, my phone and my keys at home, but never my iPod. So why...
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Random Picks, Pics and Memories
Ok, so I have a camera phone. I barely use it though. The photo quality’s crappy at best. (RE: http://philiphilario.tumblr.com/post/8550738666/i-call-this-photoset-roaming-around-the) Maybe when I get around to buy a DSLR or an iPhone 4S, maybe I will be bitten by incessant shutter bug. However, there are times that I don’t know why, I whip my phone out and snap a photo. Then I just...
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PNoy's Legacy: A Legacy of Blame?
I’m pretty sure a lot of Filipinos saw the news broadcasts tonight on how Our Very Own President lambasted the Supreme Court and on how Mo Twister and Rhian Ramos are squaring it off (that’s another story altogether, hehe). But seriously, I am getting tired of this irritating habit of Our Dear President of blaming others for his administration’s underachievement.
Before I...
Suri's Burn Book: Sometimes people come up to me,... →
surisburnbook:
Sometimes people come up to me, and they say things like, “But Suri! Your father is an internationally acclaimed, Golden Globe-winning superstar, who is as artistically talented as he is devoted to raising awareness and funding for his fringe religion. Aren’t you proud of him?”
No. I’m really…
November 2011
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Drowning In Metals
I’ve read somewhere that Feist’s music is a rough man’s sensitive music. Apparently, it was used in one of the Transformers movies. I, for one, don’t subscribe to that thought. You don’t have to be a rough man (or person, for that matter) to listen to her records. Metals is Leslie Feist’s follow-up to her breakthrough record, The Reminder, which literally...
August 2011
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July 2011
8 posts
Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part...
4 and half stars out of 5
“Howgwarts will always be there to welcome you home.” - JK Rowling
The Good: Ah… a decade of cinematic greatness all boils down to this. The HP Film saga has experienced its shares of highs and lows. Yet no matter, every film is magical. To say that HP7.2 is epic is an understatement. It’s the book brought to life, every secret revealed, every...
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