For the nth time, my PC is down again! I better save up so I can have it reformatted soon.
Still contemplating on the fact that I turned down one great job opportunity. It would have been the perfect reason to move out of our house, even for just the six months training. I have wanted to move out of our house and live by myself for quite some time. By next year, I know I will be ready for that.
Started reading the Da Vinci Code...finally! Though I am only in Chapter 18 (it has 105!) I can already sense why the said novel is such a controversial one.
Got to see the finale of the Amazing Race 7 last Thursday. Why so late? It's because the via satellite airing was shown on May 9 (9-11 AM) which is obviously prohibited time for me since I have to read manuscripts during those hours. Fortunately, one of our editors, who by the way is also an AR fanatic, sneaked in from time to time to the author's lounge where there is a television so she was able to tell us who won the race. The primetime airing, meanwhile, was divided into two parts, May 12 and 19, so my appreciation of the said finale was ideed late.
Furthermore, I must say that of all the races I've seen, Uchenna and Joyce were definitely the worthy of them all.They have never stepped on anyone during the entire race so their fellow teams prayed for them all the way. Good luck to the couple's IVF!
Kudos also to Tom Westman for winning Survivor Palau! I think Ian would have stirred the juror's vote if only he did not lay down his torch for the bitchy Katie. Anyway, the latter got what she deserve when the jurors called her names during the last tribal council.
Until next time...
Monday, May 23, 2005
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Films I’ve seen lately
The Interpreter. Nicole Kidman really did a fine performance here, and so is Sean Penn. Two Oscar winners in one film equals awesome! The plot was simply on revenge and the seriousness on Nicole’s face made the movie all the more convincing. I wonder if I’ll ever see her in a comedy film in the future!
Hide and Seek. All this time I thought Dakota Fanning was the one with multiple personality disorder here (Spoiler Alert!). But I like the kid more with blonde hair. No doubt about Robert de Niro’s spectacular performance, though. For me, it’s only a semi-suspense film since it’s not that frightful as The Ring. I really hate horror movies because I have nightmares after watching.
Man on Fire. This is a film from last year yet I was only able to watch it yesterday. My sister even joked I need to have a towel ready since I might burst into tears at the end of the story. She was right, but I only found myself teary-eyed, hehehe! Can’t believe that the number of kidnappings in Mexico was that high, considering it is one of the devoted Catholic countries in the world. The film has Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning as the lead stars.
Oh well, I’m glad I have time to watch films lately. Come June, my schedule would again be divided between school and work. But I’m happy this would be my last semester to complete my academic units to earn my master’s in communication management. I sure am going to miss my classmates, and my favorite professor as well.
Hide and Seek. All this time I thought Dakota Fanning was the one with multiple personality disorder here (Spoiler Alert!). But I like the kid more with blonde hair. No doubt about Robert de Niro’s spectacular performance, though. For me, it’s only a semi-suspense film since it’s not that frightful as The Ring. I really hate horror movies because I have nightmares after watching.
Man on Fire. This is a film from last year yet I was only able to watch it yesterday. My sister even joked I need to have a towel ready since I might burst into tears at the end of the story. She was right, but I only found myself teary-eyed, hehehe! Can’t believe that the number of kidnappings in Mexico was that high, considering it is one of the devoted Catholic countries in the world. The film has Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning as the lead stars.
Oh well, I’m glad I have time to watch films lately. Come June, my schedule would again be divided between school and work. But I’m happy this would be my last semester to complete my academic units to earn my master’s in communication management. I sure am going to miss my classmates, and my favorite professor as well.
Monday, May 02, 2005
The craze over “telenovelas”
It was in the mid-90s when Mexican star Thalia took the Philippines by storm through her Mexiconovela “Marimar”. I bet you all know that she is now the wife of record mogul Tommy Mottola, the ex-husband of Mariah Carey. It was then followed by other dramas starring the same star - Maria Mercedes, Maria la del Barrio, and Rosalinda. I remember myself waiting patiently in front of the TV screen just to watch the day’s episode of Marimar. I was in my freshman year in college then. And who could ever forget Betty La Fea, the ugly heroine of the drama with the same title, who married her handsome boss, Armando, at the end of the story.
A few years ago, girls went gaga over the men of F4 from Taiwan – Jerry, Vic, Vanness, and Ken. These gorgeous men were the stars of the hit drama, Meteor Garden, alongside Barbie (San Cai). They even staged a concert here in Manila, singing songs in their native language, that though Filipinos found difficult to understand, they supported the guys all the way, spending thousands of pesos just to see their favorite stars up-close.
Currently, Koreanovelas are the “in” thing here. The drama Lovers in Paris was a love triangle story of Carlo, Vivian, and Martin. It was such a hit all over Asia. There was also Save the Last Dance for Me, Full House, All About Eve. I am presently enjoying Memories of Bali and Stained Glass.
In the past, Filipino dramas dominated, as my sisters told me. Among their favorites were Flor de Luna, starring Janice de Belen, and Anna Liza, with the late Julie Vega. Of course there are still local dramas today, but the trend has shifted from the normal “teleserye” to the big-budgeted flicks like Marina, Mulawin, and the latest are Encantadia and Kampanerang Kuba.
American soap operas were also shown before via Studio 23 like Days of our Lives.
So, why do people watch these dramas? It may be to the fact that for an hour or more of their lives, they get to escape reality. I believe most people relate to these dramas – they cry with the stars whenever they are lonely, laugh with them when they are happy, and join them as they celebrate their success.
If you ask me if I like telenovelas, my answer would be “Yes, I do!” But I prefer those shown in ABS-CBN, because honestly, I’m a certified “KAPAMILYA”. In our house, it is a mortal sin to switch channels, not unless I am to watch FRIENDS, which is aired over Channel 5, or my other favorite shows which can be seen on Studio 23 (a sister station of ABS-CBN). Being a “Kapamilya” is my personal choice, so I guess I will never jump to the other side of the fence and be a “Kapuso” as long as I live (LOL!).
A few years ago, girls went gaga over the men of F4 from Taiwan – Jerry, Vic, Vanness, and Ken. These gorgeous men were the stars of the hit drama, Meteor Garden, alongside Barbie (San Cai). They even staged a concert here in Manila, singing songs in their native language, that though Filipinos found difficult to understand, they supported the guys all the way, spending thousands of pesos just to see their favorite stars up-close.
Currently, Koreanovelas are the “in” thing here. The drama Lovers in Paris was a love triangle story of Carlo, Vivian, and Martin. It was such a hit all over Asia. There was also Save the Last Dance for Me, Full House, All About Eve. I am presently enjoying Memories of Bali and Stained Glass.
In the past, Filipino dramas dominated, as my sisters told me. Among their favorites were Flor de Luna, starring Janice de Belen, and Anna Liza, with the late Julie Vega. Of course there are still local dramas today, but the trend has shifted from the normal “teleserye” to the big-budgeted flicks like Marina, Mulawin, and the latest are Encantadia and Kampanerang Kuba.
American soap operas were also shown before via Studio 23 like Days of our Lives.
So, why do people watch these dramas? It may be to the fact that for an hour or more of their lives, they get to escape reality. I believe most people relate to these dramas – they cry with the stars whenever they are lonely, laugh with them when they are happy, and join them as they celebrate their success.
If you ask me if I like telenovelas, my answer would be “Yes, I do!” But I prefer those shown in ABS-CBN, because honestly, I’m a certified “KAPAMILYA”. In our house, it is a mortal sin to switch channels, not unless I am to watch FRIENDS, which is aired over Channel 5, or my other favorite shows which can be seen on Studio 23 (a sister station of ABS-CBN). Being a “Kapamilya” is my personal choice, so I guess I will never jump to the other side of the fence and be a “Kapuso” as long as I live (LOL!).
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