Monthly Archives: March 2008

Movie Rundown | March 2008, Part 2

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Yoshke in Movies, Reviews | Leave a comment

Across the Universe (2007) Genre: Musical; Director: Julie Taymor Stars: Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood It’s so hard to review this film. Whenever I’m asked what I think about this movie, I can’t give a straight answer. It’s not bad but it’s not great, either. What I’m sure of is that I enjoyed it immensely. 99.9% of that — music. If you love the Beatles‘ songs, you’ll enjoy it. But that’s beside the point. We all know that films are … →

Falsity*

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Yoshke in Blurts, Career, Friends, Rants | Leave a comment

Now that you know the basic rules of logic, time to answer this question: Which of the following is false? A. The sky is falling. B. The wolf is coming. C. The team is expanding. Easy, yes? It’s soooo Kindergarten. *This post is an office chuchu. If you don’t get what it means, you probably won’t. Viewed 571 times by 213 visitors this month

Somewhere in His Smile, He Knows
That I Don’t Need No Other Lover*

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Yoshke in Blurts, Love | 1 Comment

I’m starting a new chapter in my life You are on the first page. … *with apologies to George Harrison of The Beatles **image courtesy of null.perl-hackers.net Viewed 424 times by 188 visitors this month

Philippine TV: Remakes Galore | Part 1

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Yoshke in Celebrities, TV | 13 Comments

Status: Asthmatic. Music: All My Loving – The Beatles Remakes are Philippine television’s new trend. Be it a local movie, a Latin American telenovela or an Asian series — name it — as long as it’s appealing, either ABS-CBN2 or GMA7 will pick it up, lay it on the table and turn it into something horrible. Well, not always. I don’t know where I stand exactly on this. These remakes may not be very healthful for our media industries — … →

Yes, I’m Gloating

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Yoshke in Blurts, Music, TV | 5 Comments

Jordin Sparks is making it BIG. “Tattoo,” the first single off her debut album, peaked at #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, while her latest release “No Air” currently sits at a comfortable #6. Now, I wonder, where are those people who spat on Jordin’s win, claiming that Blake Lewis would sell much better post-American Idol? Hmmm. You can choke now. Hehe. (Kidding.) Don’t get me wrong, I like Blake, too. It’s just that, you know… I told … →

And You Think ‘American Idol’ is Ridiculous?

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Yoshke in Humor, Music, TV | 3 Comments

Status: LOL. Music: Don’t Leave Me This Way – Ramiele Malubay Did you know that Mariah Carey released a single called “Ken Lee?” No? Doesn’t ring a bell? Then let this Bulgarian Idol aspirant enlighten you with one of Mimi’s greatest songs. (Plamen, I’m gonna need you to translate this. ) And then we go back to where all this Idol mania started — the United Kingdom. Yes, that’s “X Factor” but you’ll also see Paula Abdul here as a … →

Movie Rundown | March 2008, Part 1

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Yoshke in Movies, Reviews | 11 Comments

The Kite Runner (2007) Genre: Drama; Director: Marc Forster Stars: Khalid Abdalla, Zekeria Ebrehimi, Ahmad Khan Mahmidzada Watching this movie is very much like flying a kite. When the kite takes off, it gets so high and exciting. The film can be divided into three parts; the first of which is brilliant. It revolves around the friendship of two Afghan boys. I’ve never been touched by a movie in a long time. It’s truly heartwarming and piercing at the same … →

Babala: Nakamamatay.

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Yoshke in Humor, TV | 15 Comments

Status: Dead. Music: Falling Slowly – Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Ladies and gentlemen, introducing Janina San Miguel (Bb. Pilipinas World 2008). But before you hit the play button, please be aware that the following videos are deadly. Really. And I thought nothing could beat this: That’s our answer to Miss South Carolina — Miss Teen USA 2007. Beauty pageant candidates these days. Tsk tsk. Oh Gawd. I’m speechless. And NO. Not all Filipinas are like them. (But in fairness, … →

Someone’s Happy Today

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Yoshke in Euphoria, Friends, Vanities | 19 Comments

Status: All right now. Music: You’re So Vain – Brooke White, All Right Now – David Cook Me with my cousins. Second pic: Yep, that’s me, leftmost. Gawd, I’ve just noticed that I was holding a green sausage-shaped balloon. Was that a sign? A foreshadowing? Haha. Exactly a year ago, my family had a little dinner party. We invited some relatives and friends and had some fun. But that’s about it. Nothing really special. Two years ago, I was so … →

A Big Head’s Blatherskite

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Yoshke in Career | 18 Comments

Status: God himself could not contain us. Music: One Last Song – Josiah Leming I was just browsing through my files and I couldn’t help but snicker at the articles I had written in the past months: medical packaging, bungee cargo nets, pimp canes, folding cutting tables and oh, get this, industrial vinyl extrusions. Five months ago, I started working as a web writer for my current employer. Although the company is despicable in all sense of the word, I … →