The Witty Planner 2013

February 13, 2013 by 4 Comments
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"Don't panic!" screamed the February 13 page of my planner. "Valentine's Day na po bukas." And just like that, I panicked like all the men and women who promised themselves last year that they would finally be with someone come the Day of Hearts. I'm panicking for a different reason. After all, I'm in a happy relationship. But the big bold block letters reminded me that I still had not blogged about this planner despite promising myself to write a review in the first week of the new year. Well, it's the first week of the Chinese New Year. Ha! I know it's the middle of February. I know … [Read more...]

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All Fired Up for iPhone 5!

December 8, 2012 by 3 Comments
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My very first Apple gadget came in the form of an iPhone 3Gs, which I got as the free phone from my Globe Plan 3799. It happened in 2010. Three iPhone models later, my plan has now expired and once again, I am on the hunt for the best iPhone 5 postpaid plan. Of course, a lot has changed since 2010. For starters, Globe is not the only one offering iPhone plans now; Smart made its debut last year. Given how competitive these two telcos are, consumers are now on the winning end as these two giants fight for their affection by reducing the price of their plans or beefing them up with … [Read more...]

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ABS-CBN’s New Lupang Hinirang Video: Where is Negros?

June 12, 2011 by 54 Comments
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This morning, ABS-CBN launched their new Lupang Hinirang video. As usual, Kapamilya stars participated in this effort. The video was produced by Star Cinema. To be honest, I love it. I'm not sure whether I love it better than the previous version but this one was well-shot, well-executed. I also liked that it's short and simple. The only comment I have is this: On the map of the Philippines shown at the end, where the hell is the Negros Island? I'm sure it was just an oversight but I hope that they fix it asap. After all, Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental are major players in … [Read more...]

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Movie Review: 127 Hours (2010)

February 17, 2011 by 7 Comments
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Genre: Drama Directed by: Danny Boyle Stars: James Franco 127 Hours is about mountain climber Aron Ralston (James Franco) who goes on a journey to a remote Utah canyon but finds himself trapped in a lonely crevasse after a boulder falls and pins his arm. What happens next is 127 hours of trying to survive and get out of the earthy prison. So wait, wait, wait a minute, does that mean you're gonna have to watch a man struggle to set himself free through the duration of the movie? Well, yes. But thanks to Danny Boyle's filmmaking precision and James Franco's brilliant performance, what … [Read more...]

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Movie Review: Rabbit Hole (2010)

February 17, 2011 by 3 Comments
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Genre: Drama Stars: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell A couple struggle to go on with their lives eight months after their young son was killed in a tragic road accident. Cliche? Maybe. But that's what is beautiful about Rabbit Hole. It tells the tired story of loss and grief in the most unusual yet true-to-life manner --- silent, devoid of histrionics, and occasionally humorous. It's a simple story made complex by the characters' emotions. Rabbit Hole revolves around Becca and Howie Corbett, played by Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, and … [Read more...]

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Movie Review: Black Swan (2010)

February 16, 2011 by 9 Comments
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Genre: Suspense, Thriller Director: Darren Aronofsky Stars: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel The moment she broke her toe nail, it was on. Directed by Darren Aronofsky (the same man who gave us The Wrestler and Requiem for a Dream), Black Swan is a passionate, tension-filled suspense drama about a ballerina named Nina (Natalie Portman) who is chosen to play the much coveted lead in New York Ballet Company's production, Swan Lake. The role calls for not just a perfect portrayal of the innocent White Swan, but also the much more difficult Black Swan. Although Nina … [Read more...]

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8 Years After Getting ‘Stripped’: Christina Aguilera

October 27, 2010 by 14 Comments
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Almost exactly eight years ago, Christina Aguilera's sophomore album "Stripped" was released. This record was said to be Aguilera's first attempt to break free from her tired bubblegum image and take control of her career. With a newly found artistic freedom, Aguilera introduced to us music that was very different from songs from her Genie in a Bottle days. And hoping to generate buzz, Dirrty was chosen as the first single. It generated buzz, alright. But the wrong kind. Dirrty, the song and the music video, and the album Stripped were released to a not very welcoming market and critics. … [Read more...]

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THE “Relaks, Puso Lang ‘Yan, Malayo sa Bituka” PLANNER 2011

October 26, 2010 by 68 Comments
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Remember when I featured the crazy project that my friends were selling last year? The I-was-supposed-to-get-that-coffeehouse-planner-but-I-got-fat-and-broke-on-the-10th-frappe planner? Well, it sold like hotcakes. Thanks to all of you who got your copies. Especially those who bought tons of copies! This year, Tonet and Chinggay are at it again! They now call themselves Witty Will Save the World, Co and this time, they are going hopeless romantic!!! From the crazy girls who brought you the I-was-supposed-to-get-that-coffeehouse-planner-but-I-got-fat-and-broke-on-the-10th-frappe planner, … [Read more...]

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Album Review: Christina Aguilera – Bionic (2010)

June 1, 2010 by 17 Comments
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"...The thing about Aguilera is that she’s used to zig when everyone else was zagging. And now, it seems like she decided to zag along with everyone else." -EW.com EW.com closed its review of Not Myself Tonight with these sentences. I wouldn't blame them for thinking like this but I guess they were deceived by Not Myself Tonight. I love the single, don't get me wrong, but this just didn't represent the album in any way. Not Myself Tonight is like everything we have heard from today's recording artists, except Christina can sing. I understand why they picked this track to be the first … [Read more...]

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Movie Review: Miss You Like Crazy (2010)

February 28, 2010 by 25 Comments
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Genre: Romance, Drama Director: Cathy Garcia-Molina Stars: John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo When I first heard that John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo would be doing a movie together after three years, my first reaction was "How in the world are they gonna top One More Chance?!" Not that One More Chance is a perfect film. But it was perfect for John Lloyd and Bea. It was one of the best mainstream Pinoy romantic drama movies I'd seen in recent times --- well-acted, well-directed, well-shot, mature and surprisingly solid. That said, Miss You Like Crazy is bound to be compared to its … [Read more...]

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