NEIL DIAMOND WEEK : TOP 5 PERFORMANCES
2 Songs for each Idol.
My Comments & ranking
DEAL WITH IT!!!!
1 David Archuleta – Sweet Caroline ( goose bumps goosebumps... I love it. Sarap sabayan ng chorus na sweet Caroline. Shake it Archie!!! Nakikita ko mga codgers enjoying this song.
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2 David Archuleta – America – wow upbeat again. Hanep galing talaga!!
3 Brooke White – I Am I Said – nagbalik si Brooke. I love her this time. Ok naman ah!
4 Syesha – Thank The Lord For The Night – gospelly siya pero cool pa rin. Talagang alive alive.
5 Jason Castro – Forever in Blue Jeans – may hook siya. Malamig pa rin boses at least wala na yung obnoxious na breathing niya.
6 Brooke White -I'm A Believer – I love her again. I believe magiging safe siya sana.
7 Syesha- Hello Again- soft soft soft but strong. Nakakarelax siya wala lang appeal masyado.
8 David Cook – All I Really Need is You – nagsisigaw lang. Pareho lang tono all over. So boring.
9 September Morn – so sad.... hmmmm... na-bored ako.
10 David Cook – I'm Alive – huh? Alive ka diyan? Dead performance. So boring.
My Bottom 2 : Jason & David Cook
Prediction Boot : Jason Castro
ACTUAL RESULTS:
Bottom 2- not mentioned
BOOTED OUT: Brooke White
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
NAKU PARANG DI YATA OVERLOAD?
MANAY PO 2: OVERLOAD
Medyo late ko na napanood itong Manay Po 2, super busy ako at wala talagang time.
Wala na akong time manood ng movies these days. Naubusan na ako ng budget honestly.
May free night off last Sunday kaya pinanood ko na itong Overload ng 3 gay brothers.
Opening pa lang ng movie medyo OA na para sa akin. Ewan ko bakit hindi ako natuwa doon?
Kung last time hataw sa patawa si Ms. Cherry Pie pero ngayon supporting na lang siya.
Pelikula pala ni Rufa Mae ito? Nakakatuwa si Rufa Mae siya talaga nagdala ng movie kaso di lang kapanipaniwala character niya. She's a great comedy actress talaga!
Polo Ravales- hmmm... wala lang. Sexy pero di gaanong challenging ang role unlike sa part 1.
John Prats – at least nakakatawa pa rin pero kulang na ang mga scenes.
Jiro Manio – medyo siya ang angat sa 3 kasi nagdadalaga na role niya parang si John Prats sa Part 1.
Kung sa Part 1 kwelang kwela ako kina Giselle Sanchez at IC Mendoza, dito wala na eh. Ang mga hirit ni Giselle hindi na effective. Si IC konti rin lang dialogue.
Ang kapansin pansin dito eh si Sid Lucero. Nakita ko na siya sa Batanes at nagustuhan ko siya doon.
Guapo ang hunk na ito tapos ang boses niya kakaiba. May pagkapaos pero sexy pakinggan.
Ni-researched ko talaga si Sid kung sino ba siya. Gulat ako anak pala ni Mark Gil ito?
Kaya pala may talent. Eigenmann pala siya!.
Nagustuhan ko ba story nito? Well, ok ang concept kasi hindi option ang adoption kundi artifical insemenation pinag-usapan para magkaroon ng anak ang gay couple na sila Polo at Sid.
May part na nakakatuwa pero most of the time corny na eh.
Marami ring mali lalo na sa story nila John at yung baguhang young actor na di ko man lang nakilala.
Maraming bakit bakit bakit paano paano bakit sa story nila. Di ko nagustuhan.
Basta OA ang ibang parts na ewan ko ba bakit di man lang pinansin ng direktor nito na si Joel Lamangan.
Ang nakakatuwa lang kasi walang ads sa movie. Himala! Halos lahat kasi ng mga movies ni Lamangan may commercial ads talaga na sinisingit na nakakairita. Dito wala akong napansin. Hmmm.. walang sponsor na nakuha yata?
Anyway, mag-eenjoy pa rin naman mga gays nito kasi may parts nga na nakakatawa pero hindi lang lahat effective. Halatang minadali ang movie na ito. Opinion ko lang ito.
I love the first movie at bumili pa ako ng DVD pero ito? Kahit renta di ko gagawin siguro.
RATING : 2.5 / 5*
Medyo late ko na napanood itong Manay Po 2, super busy ako at wala talagang time.
Wala na akong time manood ng movies these days. Naubusan na ako ng budget honestly.
May free night off last Sunday kaya pinanood ko na itong Overload ng 3 gay brothers.
Opening pa lang ng movie medyo OA na para sa akin. Ewan ko bakit hindi ako natuwa doon?
Kung last time hataw sa patawa si Ms. Cherry Pie pero ngayon supporting na lang siya.
Pelikula pala ni Rufa Mae ito? Nakakatuwa si Rufa Mae siya talaga nagdala ng movie kaso di lang kapanipaniwala character niya. She's a great comedy actress talaga!
Polo Ravales- hmmm... wala lang. Sexy pero di gaanong challenging ang role unlike sa part 1.
John Prats – at least nakakatawa pa rin pero kulang na ang mga scenes.
Jiro Manio – medyo siya ang angat sa 3 kasi nagdadalaga na role niya parang si John Prats sa Part 1.
Kung sa Part 1 kwelang kwela ako kina Giselle Sanchez at IC Mendoza, dito wala na eh. Ang mga hirit ni Giselle hindi na effective. Si IC konti rin lang dialogue.
Ang kapansin pansin dito eh si Sid Lucero. Nakita ko na siya sa Batanes at nagustuhan ko siya doon.
Guapo ang hunk na ito tapos ang boses niya kakaiba. May pagkapaos pero sexy pakinggan.
Ni-researched ko talaga si Sid kung sino ba siya. Gulat ako anak pala ni Mark Gil ito?
Kaya pala may talent. Eigenmann pala siya!.
Nagustuhan ko ba story nito? Well, ok ang concept kasi hindi option ang adoption kundi artifical insemenation pinag-usapan para magkaroon ng anak ang gay couple na sila Polo at Sid.
May part na nakakatuwa pero most of the time corny na eh.
Marami ring mali lalo na sa story nila John at yung baguhang young actor na di ko man lang nakilala.
Maraming bakit bakit bakit paano paano bakit sa story nila. Di ko nagustuhan.
Basta OA ang ibang parts na ewan ko ba bakit di man lang pinansin ng direktor nito na si Joel Lamangan.
Ang nakakatuwa lang kasi walang ads sa movie. Himala! Halos lahat kasi ng mga movies ni Lamangan may commercial ads talaga na sinisingit na nakakairita. Dito wala akong napansin. Hmmm.. walang sponsor na nakuha yata?
Anyway, mag-eenjoy pa rin naman mga gays nito kasi may parts nga na nakakatawa pero hindi lang lahat effective. Halatang minadali ang movie na ito. Opinion ko lang ito.
I love the first movie at bumili pa ako ng DVD pero ito? Kahit renta di ko gagawin siguro.
RATING : 2.5 / 5*
Friday, April 25, 2008
BACK TO BACK BLINDSIDE : NATALIE SHINES!
EPISODE 11 HIGHLIGHTS
Amanda was pissed off with the blindside vote out of Ozzy. James was furious too. He hates Parvati now.
Parvati also told James about her plan to have an All-Female Final 3.
Cirie & Parvati apologized also to Amanda for blindsiding Ozzy. Amanda doesn't trust them now.
REWARD CHALLENGE: SURVIVOR AUCTION
First item: Covered
Cirie bid for $120. Jeff sold it. It was a hotdog and fries
Second item: Covered
Erik bid for $80. Jeff sold it but he told him that he can exchange it with an another covered item.
He switched. The first item was an octopus and luckily he got the tray of nachos.
Third item: Covered
Natalie bid for $240. Jeff sold it. To her dismay it was a bowl of fruit bat soup. She ignored it but James volunteered to eat it.
Fourth item : A glass of milk and jelly sandwich
Amanda bid for $280. Jeff sold it.
Fifth item: Covered
Natalie bid for $240. Jeff sold it. It wasn't food instead a note telling her to send someone to exile island immediately and keep all the of the exiled money. She picked Jason. Jeff told them that there is a new re-hidden immunity idol coz Ozzy didn't use the last one.
Last item : Covered
Natalie bid for $340. Jeff sold it.
It was a huge chocolate cake.
It must be shared with three other people, but they only have 60 seconds to do so.
She choose Alexis, Cirie, and Parvati and the girls chowed down on the chocolate cake, icing all over their fingers and faces.
To my surprise! Erik offered Cirie $40 to lick the icing off her fingers. She agreed. Ha ha ha!
This episode is full of Natalie's confessions. She's great though as a devil bitch. I love her.
The tribe was worried for sending Jason to exile coz he might find the HII.
Natalie said: "Jason's on Exile. We all want him gone. The little bitch now has two days of sunshine with the Immunity Idol. Guaranteed hands down: bitch will find it."
In Exile Island, Jason was searching for the HII. He found it. He was so happy.
THE BLACK WIDOW BRIGADE
The five girls, Parvati, Cirie, Amanda, Alexis, and Natalie, held a group meeting around the Dabu campfire. The girls concocted a plan for Natalie to convince Jason that James will be the one voted out next, making Jason comfortable enough to choose not to play his Hidden Immunity Idol. If it works, the girls can blindside Jason at Tribal Council.
By the way. Erik celebrated his birthday with no feast. The girls decided to spare Erik as their birthday gift for him. He will in the island for few more days.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE: POOL PARTY
The Dabu tribe arrives at the Immunity Challenge as Jason returns from Exile Island. Jeff Probst explains the rules to the three-part challenge. First Survivors will race to throw rocks at individual tiles. Once broken, it will release a bundle of puzzle pieces. The first four to break their tile move on to the next round where they will dig in the sand for a key to unlock their bundle of puzzle pieces. They will then use the pieces to form a wheel, place it on a wench, and spin the wheel to lower a set of planks. The first two people to lower their planks move on to the third and final round. Here they will use their planks to cross a rope bridge spanning the length of a pool of water. They will then make their way across a series of disks suspended over a large gap. The first person to cross and reach the final platform wins Immunity.
As the Survivors take their places, Natalie pulls Jason aside and whispers in his ear to let anyone win except James: they're all going to vote James out tonight. Jason takes this as good news and whispers back to her that he knew she sent him to Exile Island for a reason
First round : break the tiles
Jason, Erik, James & Amanda moved to the nest round.
Second round: Dig the key,unlock the puzzle and lower their planks.
Erik & James got through.
Last round: cross the rope bridge and disks to the platform.
Erik won Immunity and the girls of Dabu cheered as James’ loss cemented their plans for Tribal Council.
Back at camp, Natalie assured Jason that they will vote out James that night. Jason believed her. But the girls were planning to blindside him.
Tribal Council
James outed Parvati that she was the mastermind of Ozzy's last blindside. Ozzy was surprised and pissed.
After the voting, Jeff asked if anyone is in possession of the Hidden Immunity and would like to play it, now is the time to do so. Jason didn't play the Idol.
Jeff read the votes and the stunned Jason got 4 votes, James got 3 while Parvati got 1 from James. Jason became the 13th person voted out of SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA -- FANS VS FAVORITES and the third member of the jury.
Jason's last words: "I was definitely played today by Natalie and the rest of the girls. They did the same thing in voting out Ozzy. I should have been a little more wary of what they were telling me. What they did tonight will definitely come back to haunt them as I'm sitting up there on the jury. I just wish I would have been a little smarter and played the Hidden Immunity Idol when I had the chance."
Amanda was pissed off with the blindside vote out of Ozzy. James was furious too. He hates Parvati now.
Parvati also told James about her plan to have an All-Female Final 3.
Cirie & Parvati apologized also to Amanda for blindsiding Ozzy. Amanda doesn't trust them now.
REWARD CHALLENGE: SURVIVOR AUCTION
First item: Covered
Cirie bid for $120. Jeff sold it. It was a hotdog and fries
Second item: Covered
Erik bid for $80. Jeff sold it but he told him that he can exchange it with an another covered item.
He switched. The first item was an octopus and luckily he got the tray of nachos.
Third item: Covered
Natalie bid for $240. Jeff sold it. To her dismay it was a bowl of fruit bat soup. She ignored it but James volunteered to eat it.
Fourth item : A glass of milk and jelly sandwich
Amanda bid for $280. Jeff sold it.
Fifth item: Covered
Natalie bid for $240. Jeff sold it. It wasn't food instead a note telling her to send someone to exile island immediately and keep all the of the exiled money. She picked Jason. Jeff told them that there is a new re-hidden immunity idol coz Ozzy didn't use the last one.
Last item : Covered
Natalie bid for $340. Jeff sold it.
It was a huge chocolate cake.
It must be shared with three other people, but they only have 60 seconds to do so.
She choose Alexis, Cirie, and Parvati and the girls chowed down on the chocolate cake, icing all over their fingers and faces.
To my surprise! Erik offered Cirie $40 to lick the icing off her fingers. She agreed. Ha ha ha!
This episode is full of Natalie's confessions. She's great though as a devil bitch. I love her.
The tribe was worried for sending Jason to exile coz he might find the HII.
Natalie said: "Jason's on Exile. We all want him gone. The little bitch now has two days of sunshine with the Immunity Idol. Guaranteed hands down: bitch will find it."
In Exile Island, Jason was searching for the HII. He found it. He was so happy.
THE BLACK WIDOW BRIGADE
The five girls, Parvati, Cirie, Amanda, Alexis, and Natalie, held a group meeting around the Dabu campfire. The girls concocted a plan for Natalie to convince Jason that James will be the one voted out next, making Jason comfortable enough to choose not to play his Hidden Immunity Idol. If it works, the girls can blindside Jason at Tribal Council.
By the way. Erik celebrated his birthday with no feast. The girls decided to spare Erik as their birthday gift for him. He will in the island for few more days.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE: POOL PARTY
The Dabu tribe arrives at the Immunity Challenge as Jason returns from Exile Island. Jeff Probst explains the rules to the three-part challenge. First Survivors will race to throw rocks at individual tiles. Once broken, it will release a bundle of puzzle pieces. The first four to break their tile move on to the next round where they will dig in the sand for a key to unlock their bundle of puzzle pieces. They will then use the pieces to form a wheel, place it on a wench, and spin the wheel to lower a set of planks. The first two people to lower their planks move on to the third and final round. Here they will use their planks to cross a rope bridge spanning the length of a pool of water. They will then make their way across a series of disks suspended over a large gap. The first person to cross and reach the final platform wins Immunity.
As the Survivors take their places, Natalie pulls Jason aside and whispers in his ear to let anyone win except James: they're all going to vote James out tonight. Jason takes this as good news and whispers back to her that he knew she sent him to Exile Island for a reason
First round : break the tiles
Jason, Erik, James & Amanda moved to the nest round.
Second round: Dig the key,unlock the puzzle and lower their planks.
Erik & James got through.
Last round: cross the rope bridge and disks to the platform.
Erik won Immunity and the girls of Dabu cheered as James’ loss cemented their plans for Tribal Council.
Back at camp, Natalie assured Jason that they will vote out James that night. Jason believed her. But the girls were planning to blindside him.
Tribal Council
James outed Parvati that she was the mastermind of Ozzy's last blindside. Ozzy was surprised and pissed.
After the voting, Jeff asked if anyone is in possession of the Hidden Immunity and would like to play it, now is the time to do so. Jason didn't play the Idol.
Jeff read the votes and the stunned Jason got 4 votes, James got 3 while Parvati got 1 from James. Jason became the 13th person voted out of SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA -- FANS VS FAVORITES and the third member of the jury.
Jason's last words: "I was definitely played today by Natalie and the rest of the girls. They did the same thing in voting out Ozzy. I should have been a little more wary of what they were telling me. What they did tonight will definitely come back to haunt them as I'm sitting up there on the jury. I just wish I would have been a little smarter and played the Hidden Immunity Idol when I had the chance."
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
MY BABY ARCHIE IS GOIN' MUSHY BROADWAY
TOP 6 PERFORMANCES -ALW WEEK
My comments & ranking
1 David Archuleta – heart melting lovesong again... haayyy.. natutunaw na ako. I love it. He is the male Diva! Bravo baby!!!!
2 Syesha Mercado – wow.. ayaw talaga paawat si Syesha.... convincing na pang-Broadway din pala voice niya. Super cool!!!
3 Carly Smithson – she can rock!!! The best ang voice control. She is really good!
4 The Other David – hmmm.. walang gimik this time. I was bored. Bumirit lang sa huli para sabihing maganda. Not his best.
5 Jason Castro – huh? Nawala na ang rainbow mo dong. Bumalik ka na naman sa pamamalimos sa subway? Di ko ma-gets itong memory niya.
6 Brooke – naku day... nagkamali ka na noon pinatawad ka pero this time hindi na pwede ito. Ano ba iniisip mo? Nag-p-practice ka na ba ng acting mo for tomorrow's Bottom 3 Drama? Pero maganda naman performance mo. Nakakaanting kasi mangiyak ngiyak ka na kasi eh.
Uwi ka na!
MY BOTTOM 3 : Brooke, Jason & Syesha
PREDICTION BOOT : Brooke White
ACTUAL RESULTS:
BOTTOM 2 : SYESHA & CARLY
BOOTED OUT: CARLY SMITHSON
Unbelievable!!!! Jason & Brooke were safe???
HUH???????? Are you kidding me???
My comments & ranking
1 David Archuleta – heart melting lovesong again... haayyy.. natutunaw na ako. I love it. He is the male Diva! Bravo baby!!!!
2 Syesha Mercado – wow.. ayaw talaga paawat si Syesha.... convincing na pang-Broadway din pala voice niya. Super cool!!!
3 Carly Smithson – she can rock!!! The best ang voice control. She is really good!
4 The Other David – hmmm.. walang gimik this time. I was bored. Bumirit lang sa huli para sabihing maganda. Not his best.
5 Jason Castro – huh? Nawala na ang rainbow mo dong. Bumalik ka na naman sa pamamalimos sa subway? Di ko ma-gets itong memory niya.
6 Brooke – naku day... nagkamali ka na noon pinatawad ka pero this time hindi na pwede ito. Ano ba iniisip mo? Nag-p-practice ka na ba ng acting mo for tomorrow's Bottom 3 Drama? Pero maganda naman performance mo. Nakakaanting kasi mangiyak ngiyak ka na kasi eh.
Uwi ka na!
MY BOTTOM 3 : Brooke, Jason & Syesha
PREDICTION BOOT : Brooke White
ACTUAL RESULTS:
BOTTOM 2 : SYESHA & CARLY
BOOTED OUT: CARLY SMITHSON
Unbelievable!!!! Jason & Brooke were safe???
HUH???????? Are you kidding me???
Friday, April 18, 2008
SHOCKING BLINDSIDE: BEST EPISODE SO FAR!
SURVIVOR MICRONESIA : EPISODE 10 HIGLIGHTS
After returning to camp, the rest of the gang confronted Jason about Eliza's fake immunity idol.
REWARD CHALLENGE: BAI BAI
The Dabu tribe arrives at the Reward Challenge, where they are divided into two teams of four. One by one, members of each team will swim out to a multi-level tunnel of nets partially submerged in a lagoon and race through it. Once through the tunnel, they'll swim to a platform and study a collection of Micronesian symbols, memorizing their positions on the answer key. They will then make their way back through the net tunnel to the start and arrange duplicate symbols on an answer board in the same positions as the answer key on the platform. The first team to match all their symbols correctly wins the Reward: a flight to a neighboring island nation, Yap, where they will enjoy a local dance, feast, and spend the night in an ancient village, returning to their camp the following morning.
PURPLE TEAM: Natalie, James, Parvati, and Alexis
ORANGE TEAM: Jason, Erik, Ozzy, and Amanda
Cirie wasn't picked so she was sent to Exile Island.
It was a close race. Neck to neck. Purple was the first team to confirm Jeff that they got it right unfortunately they were wrong. Amanda the last one to solve from the Orange team took some time with some help from her team. Jeff declared them as winners in this reward challenge.
The winning team enjoyed a feast at Yap. More food and some cultural celebrations. Erik was shocked to see some topless ladies. It was cute to see him that way. When they returned to the camp Ozzy told everything what happened in Yap. They were jealous of course. Ozzy was kinda arrogant.
Back in Exile Island, Cirie was shivering coz rain was pouring down for days. She promised that she will work a plan on how to get rid of Ozzy and his idol.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE: WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS
Dabu arrives at the Immunity Challenge where Cirie rejoins the tribe from Exile Island. Host Jeff Probst explains the rules. In this challenge the Survivors will test their resolve. Standing on a log, with one of their hands raised above their head, they will be tethered to a line stretching up to a bucket filled with water perched over their head. If they drop their arm, or pull on the line, it will tip the bucket, dousing them with water and taking them out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins Immunity, and is guaranteed a one in eight shot at a million dollars.
After 20 minutes: Jeff offered them a big bowl of Candy. Cirie & Erik made a deal to share. They quit.
After 45 minutes, Jeff came with something behind his back, Alexis got too excited and quit. Jeff didn't give the cookie and milk that he was hiding coz he didn't it reveal it yet when Alexis quit. She was pissed. Ha ha ha!
Natalie tumbled off her step coz she was feeling dizzy.
James was laughing so hard unfortunately he lose his concentration and spilled his bucket.
After 1 hour, Jeff came back with 3 choco glazed donuts. Ozzy didn't hesitate and dropped his arm.
After 5 hours, Amanda purposefully dropped her arm coz she needs to pee.
So it was a fight between Parvati & Jason.
After 6 hours, Jeff brought out a tray filled with goodies: three chocolate chip cookies, four doughnuts, a big tall jar of candy, peanut butter, two chocolate bars, a glass of milk, two beers, and a huge pizza.
Parvati told Jason “You could make friends!. The tribe agreed, The guaranteed him that they won't vote for him in the tribal council. So he dropped his arm and Parvati won the challenge.
Back at camp, Jason thinking if he made the right decision. He was really worried. Meanwhile, Cirie convinced Parvati, Natalie, and Alexis to blindside Ozzy. They must not tell Amanda, James & Erik.
Tribal Council
A surprising result happened. AN UNEXPECTED SUCCESSFUL BLINDSIDE in the history of Survivor. Ozzy didn't play his hidden immunity idol. Jeff read the results.
Jason got 4 votes but Ozzy unfortunately got 5 votes. Parvati betrayed their original alliance.
Ozzy, completely blindsided and betrayed, became the twelfth person out of the game, and the second member of the jury in SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA -- FANS VS FAVORITES.
I love Eliza's orgasmic reaction when Ozzy was voted out.
The shocked and happy tribe.
After returning to camp, the rest of the gang confronted Jason about Eliza's fake immunity idol.
REWARD CHALLENGE: BAI BAI
The Dabu tribe arrives at the Reward Challenge, where they are divided into two teams of four. One by one, members of each team will swim out to a multi-level tunnel of nets partially submerged in a lagoon and race through it. Once through the tunnel, they'll swim to a platform and study a collection of Micronesian symbols, memorizing their positions on the answer key. They will then make their way back through the net tunnel to the start and arrange duplicate symbols on an answer board in the same positions as the answer key on the platform. The first team to match all their symbols correctly wins the Reward: a flight to a neighboring island nation, Yap, where they will enjoy a local dance, feast, and spend the night in an ancient village, returning to their camp the following morning.
PURPLE TEAM: Natalie, James, Parvati, and Alexis
ORANGE TEAM: Jason, Erik, Ozzy, and Amanda
Cirie wasn't picked so she was sent to Exile Island.
It was a close race. Neck to neck. Purple was the first team to confirm Jeff that they got it right unfortunately they were wrong. Amanda the last one to solve from the Orange team took some time with some help from her team. Jeff declared them as winners in this reward challenge.
The winning team enjoyed a feast at Yap. More food and some cultural celebrations. Erik was shocked to see some topless ladies. It was cute to see him that way. When they returned to the camp Ozzy told everything what happened in Yap. They were jealous of course. Ozzy was kinda arrogant.
Back in Exile Island, Cirie was shivering coz rain was pouring down for days. She promised that she will work a plan on how to get rid of Ozzy and his idol.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE: WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS
Dabu arrives at the Immunity Challenge where Cirie rejoins the tribe from Exile Island. Host Jeff Probst explains the rules. In this challenge the Survivors will test their resolve. Standing on a log, with one of their hands raised above their head, they will be tethered to a line stretching up to a bucket filled with water perched over their head. If they drop their arm, or pull on the line, it will tip the bucket, dousing them with water and taking them out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins Immunity, and is guaranteed a one in eight shot at a million dollars.
After 20 minutes: Jeff offered them a big bowl of Candy. Cirie & Erik made a deal to share. They quit.
After 45 minutes, Jeff came with something behind his back, Alexis got too excited and quit. Jeff didn't give the cookie and milk that he was hiding coz he didn't it reveal it yet when Alexis quit. She was pissed. Ha ha ha!
Natalie tumbled off her step coz she was feeling dizzy.
James was laughing so hard unfortunately he lose his concentration and spilled his bucket.
After 1 hour, Jeff came back with 3 choco glazed donuts. Ozzy didn't hesitate and dropped his arm.
After 5 hours, Amanda purposefully dropped her arm coz she needs to pee.
So it was a fight between Parvati & Jason.
After 6 hours, Jeff brought out a tray filled with goodies: three chocolate chip cookies, four doughnuts, a big tall jar of candy, peanut butter, two chocolate bars, a glass of milk, two beers, and a huge pizza.
Parvati told Jason “You could make friends!. The tribe agreed, The guaranteed him that they won't vote for him in the tribal council. So he dropped his arm and Parvati won the challenge.
Back at camp, Jason thinking if he made the right decision. He was really worried. Meanwhile, Cirie convinced Parvati, Natalie, and Alexis to blindside Ozzy. They must not tell Amanda, James & Erik.
Tribal Council
A surprising result happened. AN UNEXPECTED SUCCESSFUL BLINDSIDE in the history of Survivor. Ozzy didn't play his hidden immunity idol. Jeff read the results.
Jason got 4 votes but Ozzy unfortunately got 5 votes. Parvati betrayed their original alliance.
Ozzy, completely blindsided and betrayed, became the twelfth person out of the game, and the second member of the jury in SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA -- FANS VS FAVORITES.
I love Eliza's orgasmic reaction when Ozzy was voted out.
The shocked and happy tribe.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
A MIRACULOUS BLINK
THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY
WATCH THE TRAILER
When the Golden Globes handed out an award to Julian Schnabel as Best Director for the film The Diving Bell & the Butterfly, I was really surprised! He beat the Coen Brothers you know! Unfortunately Julian was snubbed by the Academy. It's totally unfair!!!
I've seen the film recently coz the DVD is already out and I just can't describe this film in one word.
There are hundreds of positive adjectives fit for the film. One is Oscar-worthy. I just couldn't believe they ignored this one.
The story is about a former fashion magazine editor named Jean-Dominique Bauby who was comatosed for 3 weeks after a stroke. He has Locked-in Syndrome.One day a miracle happened that he can blink using his left eye. He can't move. He can't talk. He can't move his fingers and toes. He is totally a driftwood but suddenly he can blink. The doctors studied his rare case and found some ways on how to communicate him. I won't tell you how they did it coz it's just amazing to watch. I was saying “oh my God it's really hard!”.You must have a greater patience and sympathy in dealing a patient like Jean.
The adapted screenplay I must say is poetic and has a lot of humor. I love it. Ronald Hardwood based it from a memoir Le Scaphandre et le Papillon by Jean-Dominique Bauby. This is a true story.
The direction is totally remarkable. Hats off to Julian!!! He made a film which is really......the ignored BEST PICTURE in the Oscars. Yeah, totally! Gosh why???
Simply, the cinematography is exhilarating. Wow!!! It's marvelous. The editing of the film plays the vital role in the film. It stands out and gives a beautiful flow of the story.
The film is kinda sad but Jean's fight for survival and his gloomy metamorphosis is really inspiring.
This is definitely a must see!!!!
RATING : 5 / 5*
WATCH THE TRAILER
When the Golden Globes handed out an award to Julian Schnabel as Best Director for the film The Diving Bell & the Butterfly, I was really surprised! He beat the Coen Brothers you know! Unfortunately Julian was snubbed by the Academy. It's totally unfair!!!
I've seen the film recently coz the DVD is already out and I just can't describe this film in one word.
There are hundreds of positive adjectives fit for the film. One is Oscar-worthy. I just couldn't believe they ignored this one.
The story is about a former fashion magazine editor named Jean-Dominique Bauby who was comatosed for 3 weeks after a stroke. He has Locked-in Syndrome.One day a miracle happened that he can blink using his left eye. He can't move. He can't talk. He can't move his fingers and toes. He is totally a driftwood but suddenly he can blink. The doctors studied his rare case and found some ways on how to communicate him. I won't tell you how they did it coz it's just amazing to watch. I was saying “oh my God it's really hard!”.You must have a greater patience and sympathy in dealing a patient like Jean.
The adapted screenplay I must say is poetic and has a lot of humor. I love it. Ronald Hardwood based it from a memoir Le Scaphandre et le Papillon by Jean-Dominique Bauby. This is a true story.
The direction is totally remarkable. Hats off to Julian!!! He made a film which is really......the ignored BEST PICTURE in the Oscars. Yeah, totally! Gosh why???
Simply, the cinematography is exhilarating. Wow!!! It's marvelous. The editing of the film plays the vital role in the film. It stands out and gives a beautiful flow of the story.
The film is kinda sad but Jean's fight for survival and his gloomy metamorphosis is really inspiring.
This is definitely a must see!!!!
RATING : 5 / 5*
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
WHEN DAVID ARCHULETA MEETS MARIAH !!!
AMERICAN IDOL 7: MARIAH WEEK
MY COMMENTS AND RANKING
When I heard na Mariah Week na, sabi lagot mga boys pero iba nangyari.
The boys were amazing!!!! Ang hirap mag-rank kung sino TOP 1 ko kasi
both Davids are awesome pero I made my decision
1 DAVID ARCHULETA – (When You Believe). Habang kinakanta niya ito, nagiging kanya talaga ang song. Malamig pa rin boses ng baby ko at nandoon pa rin yung magalaw na style. Wala akong masabi kundi the best talaga.
2 THE OTHER DAVID aka THE OTHER COOK (Always Be My Baby) – well, I'm not a fan pero napabilib niya ako for the first time na atat na atat na ako ma-download ang studio version nito. ABMB is my favourite Mariah track. Di pa rin ako nagsasawa nito. His rock ballad rendition is really powerful and unforgettable but... when I watched it again sabi ko “ripped Billie Jean” inspired pala ito of his own. Same style pero cool pa rin. When he is singing at nakikta mo sa stage he is The Other Cook pero subukan mong makinig lang. He sounds like just any other rock band front man. Well,pansin ko lang parang ka-boses niya si Alex Band sa performance na ito. I'm not a fan pero I like this performance.
3 KRISTY LEE COOK – (Forever) patayan na kung patayan! Lumalaban talaga si Kristy. As expected country style ginawa. What can I say? I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Go Girl!!!! I-birit mo pa!
4 SYESHA MERCADO (Vanishing) hmmm... remarkable but boring. Maganda naman talaga voice niya kaso walang arrive!naku baka ma-vanish ka day!
5 JASON CASTRO (I Dont Wanna Cry) – ok another same boring style pero cool naman sa tenga.
6 BROOKE WHITE (Hero) – sana di lang siya nag-piano. Nawawala kasi boses niya. Delikado mama nyo!Ang baba ng boses hindi bagay
7 CARLY SMITHSON (Without You) – naku Ken Lee pala kinanta. Galit na galit pa rin! Nakakatakot!
Boring and forgettable. Sayang
MY BOTTOM 3 : Jason, Brooke & Carly
PREDICTION BOOT: Brooke White
ACTUAL RESULTS !
BOTTOM 3: Syesha, Brooke & Kristy
BOOTED OUT: KRISTY LEE COOK
It's sad coz I like her now.
MY COMMENTS AND RANKING
When I heard na Mariah Week na, sabi lagot mga boys pero iba nangyari.
The boys were amazing!!!! Ang hirap mag-rank kung sino TOP 1 ko kasi
both Davids are awesome pero I made my decision
1 DAVID ARCHULETA – (When You Believe). Habang kinakanta niya ito, nagiging kanya talaga ang song. Malamig pa rin boses ng baby ko at nandoon pa rin yung magalaw na style. Wala akong masabi kundi the best talaga.
2 THE OTHER DAVID aka THE OTHER COOK (Always Be My Baby) – well, I'm not a fan pero napabilib niya ako for the first time na atat na atat na ako ma-download ang studio version nito. ABMB is my favourite Mariah track. Di pa rin ako nagsasawa nito. His rock ballad rendition is really powerful and unforgettable but... when I watched it again sabi ko “ripped Billie Jean” inspired pala ito of his own. Same style pero cool pa rin. When he is singing at nakikta mo sa stage he is The Other Cook pero subukan mong makinig lang. He sounds like just any other rock band front man. Well,pansin ko lang parang ka-boses niya si Alex Band sa performance na ito. I'm not a fan pero I like this performance.
3 KRISTY LEE COOK – (Forever) patayan na kung patayan! Lumalaban talaga si Kristy. As expected country style ginawa. What can I say? I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Go Girl!!!! I-birit mo pa!
4 SYESHA MERCADO (Vanishing) hmmm... remarkable but boring. Maganda naman talaga voice niya kaso walang arrive!naku baka ma-vanish ka day!
5 JASON CASTRO (I Dont Wanna Cry) – ok another same boring style pero cool naman sa tenga.
6 BROOKE WHITE (Hero) – sana di lang siya nag-piano. Nawawala kasi boses niya. Delikado mama nyo!Ang baba ng boses hindi bagay
7 CARLY SMITHSON (Without You) – naku Ken Lee pala kinanta. Galit na galit pa rin! Nakakatakot!
Boring and forgettable. Sayang
MY BOTTOM 3 : Jason, Brooke & Carly
PREDICTION BOOT: Brooke White
ACTUAL RESULTS !
BOTTOM 3: Syesha, Brooke & Kristy
BOOTED OUT: KRISTY LEE COOK
It's sad coz I like her now.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
BLEEDING LOVE: HARMONIAN RULES!!!
BLEEDING LOVE
This is my favorite song right now from Leona Lewis.
I really love this song.
I did not put her video instead this is a fan video
about Harry Potter & Hermione Granger.
This is really awesome.
I enjoyed this one!!!
Magnificent fan video!!!
So cool!!!
Check it out!
Proud to be a Harmonian Shipper!!!!
I love them!!!!
RATING: 5 / 5 *
This is my favorite song right now from Leona Lewis.
I really love this song.
I did not put her video instead this is a fan video
about Harry Potter & Hermione Granger.
This is really awesome.
I enjoyed this one!!!
Magnificent fan video!!!
So cool!!!
Check it out!
Proud to be a Harmonian Shipper!!!!
I love them!!!!
RATING: 5 / 5 *
Friday, April 11, 2008
AT LEAST ELIZA KNEW THAT IT WAS JUST A STICK!
EPISODE 9 HIGLIGHTS
Erik was surprised on the last tribal council coz he is still safe. Ami was booted off.
Jason told Eliza that he found the immunity idol. Eliza was so ecstatic to hear this coz she allied with him.
TREE MAIL : MERGE! MERGE! MERGE!
Eric promised Ozzy that he will love him and marry him no matter what happens. Ha ha ha! Joke!
He told Ozzy that he will be loyal to him til the end. Oh.... how sweet...
The new name of the merged tribe is DABU. According to Erik it's the Micronesian word for “good”. But it was just a joke and everyone believed him! Ha ha ha! They chose to live in Malakal beach.
Alexis is flirting with Ozzy. It annoys me and I hate them now! Both of them. Amanda watched them and she was kinda jealous. She and Ozzy have been lovers for 22 days and Alexis just steals her man. Git rid of Alexis now! That bitch!
Parvati told Amanda that she made an alliance with Natalie & Alexis. The four of them all the way.
Amanda didn't like the idea coz she hates Alexis.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE: I THINK I SAW THIS IN PALAU BEFORE.
Survivors must put mind over matter to outlast each other as they are positioned in a row under a steel grate partially submerged in water. The Survivors’ breathing space will slowly disappear as the tide rises. The person who stays under the grate the longest wins Individual Immunity and is safe at Tribal Council.
First out: Amanda then Parvati, Alexis, Cirie, and Natalie.
After one hour, Eliza surrendered. Tsk tsk.. I wanter her to win this one!
Erik followed her afterwards.
Last 3 guys battling underwater: Ozzy, James & Jason.
James didn't last that long.
It was a struggling fight between Oz & Jason.
Oz finally gave up.
Jason had a superior breathing method. He won the first immunity challenge!
Karma Ozzy Karma Ozzy. You are a two-timer douchebag!
Eliza found out that she's on the chopping block. Jason told her not to worry coz he will give her the hidden immunity idol.
This is the best moment of the show:
When Jason transferred the Idol into her bag. Eliza was so excited to see it but to her
astonishment she saw a figure draped in cloth unwrapped it to discover the crudely carved stick Ozzy had made. Having played the game before and studied its every twist and turn, Eliza does not believe that an Idol would look like a simple stick in a napkin.
She exclaimed, "This isn't it. This isn’t it!"
She stormed across camp and cornered Jason at the beach.
She confronted him, "It's not the Idol!"she said
Jason: it is the Idol
Eliza: That can't be the Idol! It's just a stick!
Ha ha ha!
Jason still insisted to use it coz it's the real idol. Eliza believed it's fake and Ozzy just carved a face on it.
Tribal Council:
Cirie pointed out that Alexis is a triple threat!
Parvati cried out to vote out Eliza.
Eliza told everybody that they should keep her coz no one likes her and she would be an asset in the Final Tribal.
Before reading the votes, Host Jeff Probst asked, "If anyone has the Hidden Immunity Idol and would like to use it, now would be the time to do so."
Eliza pulled out the fake idol and gave it to Jeff. However, Jeff told her that it's not the hidden immunity idol. Eliza immediately blurted out:
“That means Ozzy has it! Jason found it on Exile. Ozzy has the real one."
Jeff read the votes:
Ozzy got 2 votes.
Eliza got 8 votes.
I was so sad.
Eliza became the first person voted off the new Dabu tribe and the first member of the jury in SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA -- FANS VS FAVORITES.
Eliza's FINAL WORDS: “I can’t really believe that Jason thought that stick was the real Hidden Immunity Idol, but I had to play it anyhow, out Ozzy for having the real one, and hopefully now people can do something about it. Too bad that Immunity Idol wasn’t real because we would have shocked them.”
Erik was surprised on the last tribal council coz he is still safe. Ami was booted off.
Jason told Eliza that he found the immunity idol. Eliza was so ecstatic to hear this coz she allied with him.
TREE MAIL : MERGE! MERGE! MERGE!
Eric promised Ozzy that he will love him and marry him no matter what happens. Ha ha ha! Joke!
He told Ozzy that he will be loyal to him til the end. Oh.... how sweet...
The new name of the merged tribe is DABU. According to Erik it's the Micronesian word for “good”. But it was just a joke and everyone believed him! Ha ha ha! They chose to live in Malakal beach.
Alexis is flirting with Ozzy. It annoys me and I hate them now! Both of them. Amanda watched them and she was kinda jealous. She and Ozzy have been lovers for 22 days and Alexis just steals her man. Git rid of Alexis now! That bitch!
Parvati told Amanda that she made an alliance with Natalie & Alexis. The four of them all the way.
Amanda didn't like the idea coz she hates Alexis.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE: I THINK I SAW THIS IN PALAU BEFORE.
Survivors must put mind over matter to outlast each other as they are positioned in a row under a steel grate partially submerged in water. The Survivors’ breathing space will slowly disappear as the tide rises. The person who stays under the grate the longest wins Individual Immunity and is safe at Tribal Council.
First out: Amanda then Parvati, Alexis, Cirie, and Natalie.
After one hour, Eliza surrendered. Tsk tsk.. I wanter her to win this one!
Erik followed her afterwards.
Last 3 guys battling underwater: Ozzy, James & Jason.
James didn't last that long.
It was a struggling fight between Oz & Jason.
Oz finally gave up.
Jason had a superior breathing method. He won the first immunity challenge!
Karma Ozzy Karma Ozzy. You are a two-timer douchebag!
Eliza found out that she's on the chopping block. Jason told her not to worry coz he will give her the hidden immunity idol.
This is the best moment of the show:
When Jason transferred the Idol into her bag. Eliza was so excited to see it but to her
astonishment she saw a figure draped in cloth unwrapped it to discover the crudely carved stick Ozzy had made. Having played the game before and studied its every twist and turn, Eliza does not believe that an Idol would look like a simple stick in a napkin.
She exclaimed, "This isn't it. This isn’t it!"
She stormed across camp and cornered Jason at the beach.
She confronted him, "It's not the Idol!"she said
Jason: it is the Idol
Eliza: That can't be the Idol! It's just a stick!
Ha ha ha!
Jason still insisted to use it coz it's the real idol. Eliza believed it's fake and Ozzy just carved a face on it.
Tribal Council:
Cirie pointed out that Alexis is a triple threat!
Parvati cried out to vote out Eliza.
Eliza told everybody that they should keep her coz no one likes her and she would be an asset in the Final Tribal.
Before reading the votes, Host Jeff Probst asked, "If anyone has the Hidden Immunity Idol and would like to use it, now would be the time to do so."
Eliza pulled out the fake idol and gave it to Jeff. However, Jeff told her that it's not the hidden immunity idol. Eliza immediately blurted out:
“That means Ozzy has it! Jason found it on Exile. Ozzy has the real one."
Jeff read the votes:
Ozzy got 2 votes.
Eliza got 8 votes.
I was so sad.
Eliza became the first person voted off the new Dabu tribe and the first member of the jury in SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA -- FANS VS FAVORITES.
Eliza's FINAL WORDS: “I can’t really believe that Jason thought that stick was the real Hidden Immunity Idol, but I had to play it anyhow, out Ozzy for having the real one, and hopefully now people can do something about it. Too bad that Immunity Idol wasn’t real because we would have shocked them.”
Thursday, April 10, 2008
SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES ON GMA-7
Guess what???
SURVIVOR FEVER is finally in
GMA-7 KAPUSO NETWORK!!!!
Teaser Pic courtesy of Idol Fanatic.
I'm a huge SURVIVOR fan and I'm really excited to watch this or even join this reality show.
GMA News & Public Affairs will handle the show.
It will be great!!!!!
Here's the teaser captured by IdolFanatic. Thanks to him!
Here's the announcement from GMA-7
Taken from GMA News website...
Do you want to be the FIRST PINOY SOLE SURVIVOR?
PAUTAKAN! PAGALINGAN! PATATAGAN!
GMA is in search of contestants from 18 to 60 years old, physically fit and willing to become castaways and endure intense physical and mental challenges in an unfamiliar territory for 39 days.
If you think you got what it takes to be one of the 16 castaways for SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES, go to any of the nationwide auditions in key cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao:*
SM Iloilo - May 5 & 6
SM Cebu - May 8 & 9
SM Davao - May 12 - 13
Baguio - 17-18
Manila - May 21-23
Be part of the biggest reality show worldwide!
Be the Philippines’ first sole SURVIVOR!
*For exact details in venues and schedules, please wait for further announcements.
So excited ka na ba????
Ako SUPER SUPER SUPER excited!!!!
GOOD LUCK GMA-7 and CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE!!!!!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
INSPIRED BY ANGELS SI ARCHULETA!
The theme for this week is INSPIRATIONAL SONGS.
THE TOP 8 PERFORMANCE NIGHT!
My comments and ranking.
1 DAVID ARCHULETA- WOW! Angels by Robbie Williams kinanta with piano again! HANDS DOWN!!!! Best Performance of the Night!!! Ang galing naman talaga ni Baby David!!! The best talaga!Good Luck Archie!!!!!
2 KRISTY LEE COOK -Improving na siya! Lumalaban na ang babaeng ito! Laki ng pinagbago niya! Ang galing . Kinilabutan ako grabee ang galing!
3 BROOKE WHITE - she's back. Relax na relax ako sa rendition ni Mama Brooke. Masarap ang blending kaso di lang bagay sa kanya yung biglang sigaw niya. Ito ang inspirational song ha Michael Johns! Nakaka-inspire ba?
4 MICHAEL JOHNS - huh I thought inspirational songs ang theme. Di naman ako na-inspire sa performance niya pati sa song na ewan ko ba saan niya nahugot!In fairness, nice vocals at sexy pa rin sa stage.
5 SYESHA -baliw ang babaeng ito. Ginawa na ito ni Lakisha dati tapos minura mura siya ng mga judges kasi nga fav si Pantasya ng mga judges.Anlakas ng loob mo day di mo naman pala kaya. Ewan ko sa iyo pero nice naman tone ng voice mo.
6 CARLY SMITHSON - hindi rin ako inspired sa kanya. Bakit pinapataba niya boses niya? Galit din siya dito. Naku ewan ko sa iyo Carly magaling ka pa naman!
7 JASON CASTRO - ano namang gimik ito? Binaboy mo naman ang kantang Somewhere Over The Rainbow'.Di ko ma-getz ang weird ng arrangement. Nakakaloko itong lalakeng ito.Umuwi ka na nga.
8 DAVID COOK - huh??? No comment! Ano raw?
MY BOTTOM 3
Carly, Jason & David Cook
MY BOOT PREDICTION: Jason Castro
I missed Ramielle already.
ACTUAL RESULTS
Bottom 3: Michael Johns, Carly & Syesha
BOOTED OUT: MICHAEL JOHNS!!!
Whaattt???? Shocked ako!!!
This is unexpected!!!!
CURSED FACE & A LOVE SPELL
PENELOPE
Watch the trailer:
This is one the strangest fairy tale I've ever seen in years.
Think of Ella Enchanted with a different twist.
“Penelope” is a wonderful film coz it's not annoying like Ella Enchanted.
The first part is really funny especially the blind dating scenes.
For me it's quiet hilarious but afterwards you'll feel sorry to Penelope.
It's really mean to treat people like her.
Let me introduce to you “Penelope” played by Christina Ricci.
The cute little girl from Casper has a pig snout this time.
Yeah, Penelope is quiet not graced with a lovely face but she has a beautiful heart.
Penelope must break the curse. Yeah, she was cursed by a witch. How would she do it?
It is said that the curse can only be lifted if one of her own learns to love her, which is interpreted by her parents to mean a blueblood and then she'll be beautiful forever.
But that's not an easy task coz her Mom and the rest of the dating crew have been trying it for years.
Every blue-blooded guy is just scared when he meets her. Total havoc in the house!
For me, Christina Ricci is not that good. She lacks some shine and glitter. She can act but she's not that remarkable here. Who stole the show? It's Catherine O'Hara who plays her mom in the movie. She is Kevin's mom in Home Alone. Remember her now? She's good honestly. I was also surprised to see Reese Whiterspoon playing a small cameo role here. Oh by the way, she produced this movie. I think it would be better if Reese just played Penelope. It would be amazing and I'm sure it will have a good performance at the box office. I read that this movie didn't do well in the US. Too bad.
The most promising British actor right now is also here. He was introduced to the world in Narnia. He was awesome in “Becoming Jane” and became an award nominee in Atonement. James McAvoy is really doing good in Hollywood! Nice job James! He was fine here.
“Penelope” is a heartwarming film but sometimes it's cold.. It may change the way you look at some people who are not lucky enough to have a charming face. “Penelope” is a nice film but it's not that amazing. It's not that bad either.
I'm still recommending this one for killing time..
RATING : 3.5 / 5 *
Watch the trailer:
This is one the strangest fairy tale I've ever seen in years.
Think of Ella Enchanted with a different twist.
“Penelope” is a wonderful film coz it's not annoying like Ella Enchanted.
The first part is really funny especially the blind dating scenes.
For me it's quiet hilarious but afterwards you'll feel sorry to Penelope.
It's really mean to treat people like her.
Let me introduce to you “Penelope” played by Christina Ricci.
The cute little girl from Casper has a pig snout this time.
Yeah, Penelope is quiet not graced with a lovely face but she has a beautiful heart.
Penelope must break the curse. Yeah, she was cursed by a witch. How would she do it?
It is said that the curse can only be lifted if one of her own learns to love her, which is interpreted by her parents to mean a blueblood and then she'll be beautiful forever.
But that's not an easy task coz her Mom and the rest of the dating crew have been trying it for years.
Every blue-blooded guy is just scared when he meets her. Total havoc in the house!
For me, Christina Ricci is not that good. She lacks some shine and glitter. She can act but she's not that remarkable here. Who stole the show? It's Catherine O'Hara who plays her mom in the movie. She is Kevin's mom in Home Alone. Remember her now? She's good honestly. I was also surprised to see Reese Whiterspoon playing a small cameo role here. Oh by the way, she produced this movie. I think it would be better if Reese just played Penelope. It would be amazing and I'm sure it will have a good performance at the box office. I read that this movie didn't do well in the US. Too bad.
The most promising British actor right now is also here. He was introduced to the world in Narnia. He was awesome in “Becoming Jane” and became an award nominee in Atonement. James McAvoy is really doing good in Hollywood! Nice job James! He was fine here.
“Penelope” is a heartwarming film but sometimes it's cold.. It may change the way you look at some people who are not lucky enough to have a charming face. “Penelope” is a nice film but it's not that amazing. It's not that bad either.
I'm still recommending this one for killing time..
RATING : 3.5 / 5 *
SCARED TO DEATH
THE ORPHANAGE (LA ORFANATO)
Watch the trailer:
1 ,2,.3, knock on wood!
While I am writing this review my hair on my arms and nape are actually rising.
It's because of “The Orphanage”.
I'm warning you this film is really scary!!!!!!!!Super scary!!!!
This is a Spanish film and it was produced by Guillermo del Toro who also brought us Pan's Labyrinth.
Anyway, if you enjoyed the Oscar winning film from him, well, you won't be disappointed with his take on“The Orphanage”.
The scary moments are gonna be revealed after the first half of the film. Just always remember the first scene “1,2,3 Knock on Wood”. That kid's game is still bugging me everytime I go to sleep.You may be bothered about reading subtitles throughout the film. Don't worry coz the flow of the story is not that boring. The screenplay is really good. It has an enigmatic flavor like “CSI meets The Da Vinci Code”. The 2 actors playing the main characters Laura & Simon are really amazing. Belen Rueda is phenomenal and Roger Princep is promising.They portrayed their roles with cleverness especially Belen Rueda. You can really attach yourself with her character. She is marvelous coz she pulled me out of nowhere to participate in the film and just scared me to death. It was an intense experience. You'll need a glass of water!
Don't expect some bloody and rotting zombies that you always see in some Asian horror films. No No No.This is really different. Think of “The Others” starring Nicole Kidman. Yup, they have similarities and they both have equal scary meter.
Of course the twist is really unexpected! NICE ONE! I was shocked!
I didn't expect it honestly.
Wanna be scared and at the same time be amazed with the direction, cinematography, acting, sound & editing of the film?
Then try to spend a night in “The Orphanage'!!!! Mingle with the orphans if you dare!
One of the best scary films I've seen in years.
Guess what? Hollywood remake is on the way!
I'm also excited!
Highly Recommended!!!!
RATING: 5 / 5 *
Watch the trailer:
1 ,2,.3, knock on wood!
While I am writing this review my hair on my arms and nape are actually rising.
It's because of “The Orphanage”.
I'm warning you this film is really scary!!!!!!!!Super scary!!!!
This is a Spanish film and it was produced by Guillermo del Toro who also brought us Pan's Labyrinth.
Anyway, if you enjoyed the Oscar winning film from him, well, you won't be disappointed with his take on“The Orphanage”.
The scary moments are gonna be revealed after the first half of the film. Just always remember the first scene “1,2,3 Knock on Wood”. That kid's game is still bugging me everytime I go to sleep.You may be bothered about reading subtitles throughout the film. Don't worry coz the flow of the story is not that boring. The screenplay is really good. It has an enigmatic flavor like “CSI meets The Da Vinci Code”. The 2 actors playing the main characters Laura & Simon are really amazing. Belen Rueda is phenomenal and Roger Princep is promising.They portrayed their roles with cleverness especially Belen Rueda. You can really attach yourself with her character. She is marvelous coz she pulled me out of nowhere to participate in the film and just scared me to death. It was an intense experience. You'll need a glass of water!
Don't expect some bloody and rotting zombies that you always see in some Asian horror films. No No No.This is really different. Think of “The Others” starring Nicole Kidman. Yup, they have similarities and they both have equal scary meter.
Of course the twist is really unexpected! NICE ONE! I was shocked!
I didn't expect it honestly.
Wanna be scared and at the same time be amazed with the direction, cinematography, acting, sound & editing of the film?
Then try to spend a night in “The Orphanage'!!!! Mingle with the orphans if you dare!
One of the best scary films I've seen in years.
Guess what? Hollywood remake is on the way!
I'm also excited!
Highly Recommended!!!!
RATING: 5 / 5 *
GIGANTIC LOVE IN THE DEEP
THE WATER HORSE: THE LEGEND OF THE DEEP
Watch the trailer:
I only caught this British film on its trailing week. There was no hype about this film here actually but I read that it received positive reviews in the US. They even called this as “the wondrous film of its kind since Spielberg's E.T.”.I just heard that it was the #1 film here in the Philippines on it's 1st week. That's good!
I'm familiar with some of the actors here especially the lead young actor Alex Etel who plays Angus. He is amazing in the British film “Millions” and I was really excited to see him again in this film.
The first part of the movie was quiet interesting coz the baby water horse named Crusoe which was cared and raised by Angus had some funny scenes. The audience really laughed and enjoyed especially the bath tub part.
The animation of the water horse is actually perfect. He ain't that scary though. The creators made the monster so cuddly and lovable. Not until it became so humongous coz when it's fury it's really scary. Indeed it is the “Monster of Loch Ness”
The story is just fine. It is narrated by an old man whose identity was revealed on the later part. It's quiet predictable but still surprises me a bit. This is an adaptation of the children novel by Dick King-Smith. I don't have the book and I haven't read it yet. Maybe soon.
I think the most striking moment in the film is the journey of Angus and Crusoe on the loch. It's really exhilarating. Stunning visual effects there!
What's amazing about this film is the cinematography. It's really wonderful. I read that the filming took place in Scotland and New Zealand. There are geographical scenes actually which are really identical to some of the lake shots in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban/Goblet of Fire. I just noticed it.
The music is not that remarkable. There was no hook on the original score.
Some supporting performances are commendable. I'm so glad to see the talented Emily Watson as Angus' mon and Ben Chaplin as Lewis the handyman.
This is a perfect family film to enjoy on a weekend.
It's not really a huge film but it has a huge heart.
Maybe you'll cry....
I'm recommending this one!
RATING: 4 / 5 *
FOR KIDS' FUN ONLY
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS
Watch the trailer:
I didn't catch the theater run of Alvin & the Chipmunks coz I wasn't that excited.
I told myself that I think it's better to wait for the release of the DVD so that I can understand
the language of the chipmunks as well. Of course, I'm referring to the subtitles.
My friend bought the DVD and he lent it to me and I watched it the other day.
Thanks munchky munks coz I was able to save my dough on this!
Oh my God I was quiet disappointed with the story.
The story is really predictable. I think I've seen it before.
It was a lame screenplay.
The 3 chipmunks are really cute especially Theodore.
Alvin is supposed to be awesome and obnoxious at the same time but he is not so
awesome and not so vexatious too.
Simon is really forgettable.
Dave is portrayed by Jason Lee. He was really boring. I didn't get him at all.
His character is not that interesting on the big screen.
Some songs are catchy but not that good with a “super hook”.
Some jokes are funny but corny most of the time.
I want to like this movie but I just can't!
I love movie for kids but this one failed me.
This is just a movie for kids below 9 years old.
They will enjoy it probably.
Not really recommended this time.
RATING: 2.5 / 5 *
Watch the trailer:
I didn't catch the theater run of Alvin & the Chipmunks coz I wasn't that excited.
I told myself that I think it's better to wait for the release of the DVD so that I can understand
the language of the chipmunks as well. Of course, I'm referring to the subtitles.
My friend bought the DVD and he lent it to me and I watched it the other day.
Thanks munchky munks coz I was able to save my dough on this!
Oh my God I was quiet disappointed with the story.
The story is really predictable. I think I've seen it before.
It was a lame screenplay.
The 3 chipmunks are really cute especially Theodore.
Alvin is supposed to be awesome and obnoxious at the same time but he is not so
awesome and not so vexatious too.
Simon is really forgettable.
Dave is portrayed by Jason Lee. He was really boring. I didn't get him at all.
His character is not that interesting on the big screen.
Some songs are catchy but not that good with a “super hook”.
Some jokes are funny but corny most of the time.
I want to like this movie but I just can't!
I love movie for kids but this one failed me.
This is just a movie for kids below 9 years old.
They will enjoy it probably.
Not really recommended this time.
RATING: 2.5 / 5 *
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