Happy Holidays !!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoa, I knew you guys been wondering what took me so long to update my blog. The reason that it took me so long to was that I've been attending lots of Christmas Party and it somehow managed to squeeze the energy inside me to update my blog.

But don't worry expect next year for my blog to be more exciting and informative. Oh by the way, next year I shall also be reviewing websites. I'll tell you which websites are cool and those that sucks.

Well, if you're looking for a movie to watch this Holiday Season, I am recommending I AM LEGEND. The movie stars Will Smith as a lone survivor of a virus outbreak. It sure is to make you scream and make you bite your nails. It got some spooks and creepiness, Go check it out. Till then I'll be continue my holiday vacation and keep you updated next year. Have a Happy Holidays!!!!!

New photos for The Dark Knight

So the Dark Knight will return to the big screen next year, this time around he is pitted against the Joker in the revised Batman series. Playing the Joker is Australian actor Heath Ledger while Christian Bale reprises his role in The Batman movie.

For now, I can only show you the latest pictures of Batman and Joker.

Compare to the last two Batman films by Joel Schumacher, which somehow the series deteriorates, The new Batman movie by Christopher Nolan is an instant classic. It somehow creates additional interest to the Dark Knight adventures. So I must say the second movie will also be good and exciting.

Ahoy!!!!! Mate

Hey mate, Jack’s on video now. Finally the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy is now complete on video so we can now watch it over and over. Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swan, Captain Barbosa and Co. can now be treasured in one great collection.

Mate, let me tell you the special features contain in the DVD. Here are some of the treasures I’ve found in the DVD :
-Keith & The Captain: On Set With Johnny Depp And The Rock Legend Keith Richards

- Hoist The Coulours -- The Story Behind The Song
- Bloopers Of The Caribbean
- Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary By Director Gore Verbinski
- The Tale Of Many Jacks : tells us about the scene why there are so many Jack Sparrow when Jack appeared for the first time in the film.
- Anatomy Of A Scene: The Maelstrom
- Masters Of Design -- Creating The Pirates' World
- The World Of Chow Yun-Fat
- Inside The Brethren Court
- The Pirate Maestro: The Music Of Hans Zimmer

See How cool the special features are in the Pirates of the Caribbean : At World’s End, so if I were you mate I’ll head to the video store to grab a copy.

The Thriller that was 24

If there is one TV show that really burns or pump up the TV, it must be 24. With each thrilling episode, you don’t want to take your eyes off the boob tube. With its exciting storyline full of twist and turn, no wonder 24 still reigns, despite with its stiff competition.

Now Season 6 of 24 is out on DVD and yours to collect and cherish. The DVD set contains seven discs. The first 6 discs features the entire season. Each of the 6 disc contains commentary from its Executive Producer, Director, Composer, Production Designer, Editor and its stars. Also each of the six discs contains deleted scenes.

The most loaded disc is the seventh disc, which contains the special features of the season. The features are the trailers for Prison Break season 2, The Shield season 6, and 24’s season 7 preview. This disc contains tons and tons of extended and deleted scenes with Commentary by Co-Executive Producer Stephen Kronish and Editor Scott Powell.

It also has a features entitled 24 Webcast diaries which tells how the TV show was made, edited. The Effects and Props used for the TV show. Also the set used during the shooting. It also has its casting part, the features whom to cast or to drop.

It has a 24 DVD ROM Exclusive and the most wonderful part is 24 Minutes : Jack Bauer on The Simpsons. It’s so loaded it even had a public announcement from its lead star Kiefer Sutherland.

So while we wait for season 7, let’s all enjoy the season and its special features. Maybe the release was just in time for Kiefer Sutherland, who is about to start his 48 day jail term. Sounds like 24 x 2 = 48

Fifth Harry Potter out now in Video...

The fifth installment in the Harry Pottter series in DVD is now available, Harry Potter and the Oder of the Phoenix. It contains two disc, whereas the first disc contains the movie and the second disc the special features.It was spectacular when it was shown in IMAX theaters especially in the climax where Dumbledore and Voldemort came face to face. How I wish that there will be an IMAX DVD version.

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his fifth year at the wizard school. This time around, he’s not only facing Voldemort but also the super strict Dolores Umbridge who happens to be the worst teacher in Defense Against the Dark Arts. Instead of advancing in teaching in preparation for Lord Voldemort, she returns to the basic training. Insisting that Lord Voldemort didn’t return, She also terrorizes the whole school, She’s not allowing students to form any organization. And because of this, Harry Potter led the student to forming a secret organization called Dumbledore’s Army.

It is another value pack DVD, loaded with full of surprises. It contains additional scenes which were not shown in theaters. It also has a Featurette featuring Tonks, entiltled Trailing Tonks.

Another great feature is the Harry Potter: The magic of editing. It also has the Hidden secrets of Harry Potter. So if you’re a Potter fan, grab your copy now and add it to your collection. It sure is worth it,to have one.

YIPPIE-KI-YAY

No wonder Live Free or Die Hard rules the sales chart when it was released. The DVD is just loaded with a lot of great stuff and extras.

Another Action Hero making a comeback in the new Millennium is John McClane. Returning for the fourth installment in the Die Hard series, Live Free or Die Hard continues the life of New York Cop John McClane played once again by Bruce Willis( who do you think can still play him ? ) This time he is pitted against Techno Terrorist led by Timothy Olyphant’s character. The film began with a series of death by Hackers around the country. John McClane task is to aid a hacker played by Justin Long. From then on, the action are just getting better and better. It’s one hell of a ride, it maintains the formula that makes the Die Hard series a box office hit worldwide.

If you’re planning to buy this movie, I suggest you choose the Collector’s Edition. It contains two disc.

The first disc contains the unrated and original version of the film with commentary by Bruce Willis, Director Len Wiseman ( Underworld ), editor Nicholas De Toth.

Now the second disc is the bomb. It contains the documentary of the making of Live Free or Die Hard entitled Analog Hero in a Digital World. Sounds like Old School meet the New Generation. It also contains interviews with Bruce Willis and Kevin Smith entitled Yippie Ki-Yay, Motherfucker . It also has Fox Movie Channel present Fox Legacy which tells the legacy of the series it bought to the world. It also features the original theatrical trailer and a music video by Guyz Nite. Plus it also has behind the scenes featurette with Guyz Nite.

Latest LCD TV

Just visited the mall over the weekend, and I always do check the latest in electonic appliances. Whether be it a Home entertainment system or TV. There is one TV that's on display that really attracts people, which also caught my attention.

That TV just happens to be the new LCD TV series from Samsung. " Wow " I said to myself, this is the future of TV. The Color and Brightness are just brilliant and superb. I quickly asked the salesman and ask for its features.

The Samsung LCD TV has a supported resolution of 1080p, it also has a USB connection. Plus it supportss HDMI connection instead of the usual Audio-Video connection. HDMI by the way, is far more superior than the regular A-V connection, in terms of picture delivery and is also simplified cable solution.

If you're also a gamer like me, you might just love it because of its exhilarating graphics and awesome sound. When you turn on the game mode,the contrast in dark areas is amplified, the bass sound is enriched, and the response time to game console's movement is shortened, creating the best environment to enjoy fast-moving video games.

Also it does not occupy much space because of its Slim Fit features, you can place it anywhere you like.

Now let's talk about the price, Samsung LCD TV is probably the most affordable LCD TV out in the market today. It's 32 inches is ranging around $ 1,100.00 while the biggest with 52 inches cost around $ 8,600.00

With Christmas just a few days to go, wouldnt it be great if you've got a new Samsung LCD TV to share with your loved ones this Holiday season.

After almost a month...

After almost a month, the Boston Celtics just dominated their first ten games with only a single loss coming form the hands of the Orlando Magic.

I was surprised that the Big Three of the Celtics would jell easily and lose only once. Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen seems to be playing good music after all. But the question now, can they maintain good teamwork and lead the team to the Finals? Or will they falter just like the LA Lakers of 2004, with Shaq, Kobe, Malone and Payton?

Another surpise is Milwaukee Bucks whose leading his division now, same as with the Orlando Magic. Well of course, the Magic got Rashard Lewis from the Seattle Supersonic. And he has been a great addition to the team.

Over at the Western Conference, Defending champion San Antonio Spurs still dominate the West with a 12-2 record, followed closely by Phoenix Suns at 11-2 and the Utah Jazz at 10-4. Its no surprise that the Spurs dominate the West, of course most people still think they can win mist games. But the big question for them, can they finally win back to back title this time?

I can say that if the Big Three of the Spurs remained helathy, they can finally nail down that back to back championship.

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iPOD TOUCH..Probabaly the best iPod out there

This particular iPod is literally a peek into the future of portable entertainment. It bears an uncanny resemblance to the iPhone especially with its large touchscreen and distinctive look. The Touch is Wi-Fi enabled, too, so you can now surf the web while you chill to your music to go.

Now Apple has come up with two versions of iPod Touch, one with 8GB and 16GB,which cost $299.00 and $399.00 respectively.

With its 3.5 inch touchscreen who needs a portable DVD player anyway, its entertainment on a roll. Man just look at it, others might thought that you have an iPhone, but no it's just an iPod touch. The best looking iPod out in the market today. Play iTunes anywhere and make your friends envy you.

So if you're looking for a gift, this is the one I suggest.

METROID PRIME 3: CORRUPTION A TRUE SHOOTER

If there's one shooter game in the Nintendo Wii that truly rocks, it must be Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.

This is the only first Metroid Prime in the Wii console, but you won't be disappointed with it. This is a must have title if you own a Nintendo Wii. This is one of the greatest game ever in Nintendo Wii.

After her adventures on Aether, Samus Aran returns to help out the Galactic Federation's base, which has been attacked by her alter ego, Dark Samus. Now we all know that Dark Samus was first introduced in Metroid Prime 2.

In terms of graphics,controls and gameplay, Corruption definitely stood out as one of the best title in Wii. There's a helathy balance of combat,puzzle solving, and exploration, and most importantly Metroid Prime 3: Corruption takes full advantage of the Wii-mote, which you aim at the screen. As Samus moves from planet to planet, she'll uncover hidden armor and weapon upgrades will helpunlock other items or hidden parts of the map.

Another great thing about this game, there's an extended ending. You must have at least a 75% completion of the game which means you'll try harder to gather as many hidden item as you can.

Rent it now or Buy it.

Naomi Watts joins Angel & Demons Movie

I've heard the news that Naomi Watts has just grabbed the role for Vittoria Vetra,the heroine in Dan Brown's novel Angel & Demons.

Whoa, wait Naomi Watts as Vittoria Vetra in the film adaptation of Angel & Demons? Are the producers joking ? Didn't they know that Vittoria is an Italian? No bad things about Naomi Watts, I mean she's a great actress, beautiful and sexy, but to play Vittoria that's a big joke. Well maybe she can get the accent over the dubbing, but the features are simply not Italian.

Maybe the producers should have taken real Italian actress, just like with what they did with The Da Vinci Code, they got Audrey Tatou. My personal choice to play Vittoria Vetra is no ohter than the sexy,luscious Monica Belluci. Just look at her face, makes your @&#%$ harder just by looking at her.

I loved her in The Matrix sequels, especially in Malena. I do believe that she can do justice in Vittoria Vetra character in the film. I also loved Naomi Watts, specifically in King Kong, but to play an Italian. The casting people should check about it if they want to stay faithful in the book.

Insurance - a must for a worry free life

Nowadays it’s important that you have insurance, you’ll never know if what will happen to you. Just think about it, on your way to work you’ll if you will meet an accident or not. Insurance gives you peace of mind and lessen the financial burden your family will have to carry.

There is certain company that offers Cash Back Life Insurance, whereas if you pay premium in a span of five years and if nothing happens to you after 13 years, you can have all the payment you made plus the interest it earned. Say for example in a span of five years you pay $ 50,000.00 and if nothing bad happens to you, you’ll get $ 200,000.00. But if something bad happens to you, your beneficiary will still get $ 200,000.00. That’s the kind of Insurance I have.

If you’re not only thinking about your security but also of your family, there is Family Life Insurance. Family Life Insurance covers also your family members, be it your wife, your kids. If you’re into business and you got more than 10 employees or more there’s Employee Benefit Package, doesn’t it feel good that your employee loves you, because of the insurance and security that you gave them. A Positive employee brings positive results and that is good business.

So if you’re still thinking who will provide all of this just visit http://www.advantagetermlife.com/ and also check out there Online Insurance Policy

BLOGVERTISE.COM WHAT IS IT?

http://WWW.BLOGVERTISE.COM in my opinion is the latest and the most innovative advertising tools for bloggers who want to earn money for blogging.

Of course most bloggers simply just want to express their feelings, their thoughts, their shout out,they don't really need ads. But with Blogvertise.com, somehow it ease out the financial burden of some blogger. With money you can simply enjoy life and happily write about it. You can watch the movies you want, play the games you want, buy the latest gadget you've been longing for.

So as I was surfing the web, looking for some ads for blogs, I stumble upon http://www.blogvertise.com, which turns out to be an advertising medium to promote websites,products or anything what their advertisers are looking for. Of course you need to register with them, so you can log on and navigate their cool websites.

The good thing about http://www.blogvertise.com is that you have the independence to write what you think is right, be it in good faith or some of your complaints. You are free as a bird in terms of blogging. So to all bloggers out there and to all my friends BLOGVERTISE it now.

NBA 2K8 greatest basketball game out there

If there is one basketball game out in the market today that truly stands out, it must be 2K Sports NBA 2K8. With Chris Paul on the cover, this game surely displays its greatness from the graphic to the sounds to the player moves.

2K Sports has consistently made their franchise fun to play and truly enjoyable. The player images richly resemble the players they were copied from. Even the moves and the skills of each player were outstanding.

Although NBA LIVE 08 have the FIBA Mode, NBA 2K8 has the draft class from 2000 to present, also the International All Stars. They even have the Jordan All Stars which consist of Chris Paul, Rip Hamilton, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony etc.

One flaw about this game, if they’re gonna put a Jordan All Star team, perhaps Michael Jordan should be included in lineup. Now that would be great, calling the attention of 2K sports please include Michael Jordan. And please include Michael Jordan in your Superstar All Stars Roster.

NBA 2K8 is a must have for basketball gamers out there. From a scale of 1 to 10 this is an 8.5

my scariest movies

Just in time for Halloween, I am posting my Top Five Scariest Movie of All Time.

5.) STIGMATA – it may not be even on other people’s list, but this movie surely scares the shit out of me when I first saw it. It stars Gabriel Byrne as a priest who tracks down a woman believed to be with stigmata. Stigmata occurs when the wound of Christ appears on a person.

4.) AMITYVILLE – Saw it first when I was a kid, and I was really hiding under the blanket when I was watching it. The House was so creepy and they got no neighbors near their house. Talkin about Haunted House this movie defines it.

3.) THE EXCORCIST – It may be other people’s top choice for the scariest movie of all time. The movie has some wonderful creepy moment especially when Linda Blair turns her head. Pretty scary indeed. Fighting the devil was the strength of the film.

2.) THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE – The movie may not be about the devil, but Leatherface is pure evil. Raised by some nutcase family in Texas, his family itself is evil. Considering that the movie was based on true story, it sure is pretty scary to visit their town with all the nuthead living in it. That it one place on earth I sure don’t wanna
visit.
1.) THE RING – My number one pick for the scariest movie of all time. The Japanese or the original version was better and scarier than the remake in US. It almost gave me heart attack when Sadako first came out of the TV screen. I thought that she was then really coming out of my TV screen. This movie has spawn two more sequels and two US version, but nothing beats the original in terms of spookiness, creepiness and the nightmare it gave after seeing it. Cant sleep after seeing it.

RIVERMAYA headed for DOOM

Is the band on a downfall when the famous frontman or vocalist leaves the group? I think that’s about what to happen to Rivermaya. After having hits after hits, Rico Blanco has left the band. Leaving the other members in the dark.

Rivermaya was the second biggest band of the 90’s, next to Eraserheads in the Philippines. Bamboo was still their leading vocalist then and Rico Blanco was only second man. With energetic moves every time they performed, the crowd goes wild. Plus their song were also well written, properly arranged and got some catchy tunes. My favorite was 214. I thought some foreign band sang it, only to be surprised that it was Rivermaya.

On the height of their popularity, Bamboo left the band. Rumor has it, Bamboo and Rico were fighting as who would sing the songs. Jealousy among the member, spark. After a brief absensce in the music scene, Rivermaya was back. This time Rico Blanco pick up the cudgels to lead the group. Rivermaya made a historical comeback, seldom does that it happens when the lead vocalist leaves, the band dies.

Now the bad news, Rico Blanco is out of the group. And now their record company, manager and TV station Studio 23 has come out with a new show. Rivermaya : Bagong Liwanag the search for the new lead vocalist of the group.

Although it was not an original concept, they copied it from ROCKSTAR INXS. The remaining finalist are not that worth as same as Bamboo or Rico. The shoes are too big to fill in for the finalist. They don’t have the energy, the charisma and the vocal prowess that the former two vocalists had.

They should have at least disbanded the band, Rivermaya has too many hits and I think those are enough already. They already made a mark in Philippine Music History.

PBA OPENS 33RD SEASON

The PBA opens its 33rd season last Sunday. With some new rules and rookies to watch out for, PBA seems to be promising this season. What excite me about the opening season are the muses of each team. My favorite muse or I must say were Marianne Rivera of Talk N Text and Iwa Moto of Barangay Ginebra, their beauty and figure were jaw dropping and they are oozing with lots of sex appeal. Pokwang just ruined the opening with her not so funny antics and she just don’t fit as a muse for Coke or any other team.

Magnolia, formerly known as San Miguel Beer, blasted Air 21 on opening day. With a deep roster loaded with a lot of talent, expect Magnolia to reach the Finals. Already loaded with lot of stars in their line up, Magnolia added Larry Fonacier from Red Bull and rookie Jonas Villanueva from FEU. Back are Danny Seigle and Dondon Hontiveros after suiting up for the National team in a disappointing finish in FIBA Asia.

Earlier tonight, Purefoods won over Sta. Lucia Realtors. Talk N Text winning over Alaska Aces. With an injury free lineup, Purefoods has shown what they are capable of when they are healthy. Although I might add that Sta. Lucia Realtors are full of rookies and some acquisition from other teams most importantly Joseph Yeo. Talk N Text beat their last conference tormentor, Alaska Aces. Asi Taulava, Ren Ren Ritualo and Jimmy Alapag are back in the line up of the Phone Pals. High scoring of Willie Miller went into naught as the Aces dropped their opening game.

On Friday we’ll have the chance how will Joe De Vance, this year’s top pick, fair up as the Welcoat Dragons goes up against Coca Cola Tigers. But after that, bring in the whole gang, no I mean the entire neighborhood, it will be Barangay Ginebra’s first game. The Fast and the Furious duo of Barangay Ginebra have return. Expect Ginebra to walk freely against Red Bull. I think Red Bull is throwing in a lot of good players these year with the likes of Enrico Villanueva, Lordy Tugade and Larry Fonacier.

The PBA may have lost its glory days, but expect that to return soon as there are lot more local player drafted than Fil-Am these year. And if the Big J comes back as coach or commissioner, expect people to troop to the games once again.

Prepare to be Knock out by ..KNOCKED UP

After becoming the sleeper hit in the summer in the US, Knocked Up is coming to Philippine soil. It is the very opposite of the other chick flick or comedy you’ve seen before. Knocked up is a blast of fresh mountain breeze.

Its about Pot smoking slacker Ben (Seth Rogen) meets up and coming entertainment journalist beauty Alison (Katherine Heigl of TV’s Grey Anatomy) at a bar in L.A., and the two get drunk together. Sex happens. Ben and Alison experience misunderstanding about the use of condoms. Conception happens. Alison, no longer drunk, chooses to go through with pregnancy and raise child, even if dad is a baggy man-boy who lives with stoned roommates.

Ben doesn't exactly choose to grow up — he remains convinced of his status as ''the guy girls fucks over.'' But by the time Judd Apatow's ( the one who also directed The 40 Year Old Virgin )extremely rude, extremely funny, irresistible fairy tale about contemporary American shagging, childbirth classes, comes to its sunny, satisfying conclusion, the slack has become a responsible man. Knocked Up is comic chicken soup for the yuppie soul who likes partying at the bar.

The movie has an uncanny empathy not just for dorks who like pictures of naked boobs, but for the gender that comes equipped with those boobs, too. Knocked Up may be the cleverest, most up-to-date commentary on current pop culture.

F word also does it for Knocked Up, I lost count at how many times they say FUCK in this movie. This movie is just so fucking great, so fucking see it.

First glimpse at IRON MAN

Following the success of other Marvel superheroes, Iron Man is the next Marvel Comic Book Hero to jump to the big screen. Due out in May next year.

I think it's about time that they bring this superhero into the big screen with the advancement in CGI technology. Costume was created byAcademy Award winner Stan Winston which remains faithful to the comic books.

It stars Robert Downey Jr. as playboy industrialist Tony Stark and Gwyneth Paltrow as his assistant. Directed by Jan Favreau who also directed ELF. Let's just wait if Robert Downey Jr. fit the bill for Iron Man. With a great script and how the film is made, expect Iron Man to break box office record next year.

Seach no more...here's BIG GIRLS DONT CRY by Fergie

Sing a long with Fergie with her biggest hit so far. Here's the one you're looking for....

BIG GIRLS DONT CRY by Fergie..


Da Da Da Da
The smell of your skin lingers on me now
You're probably on your flight back to your home town
I need some shelter of my own protection baby
To be with myself and center, clarity
Peace, Serenity

[CHORUS:]
I hope you know,I hope you know
That this has nothing to do with you
It's personal, myself and
IWe've got some straightenin' out to do
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
But I've got to get a move on with my life
It's time to be a big girl now
And big girls don't cry
Don't cryDon't cryDon't cry


The path that I'm walking
I must go alone
I must take the baby steps 'til
I'm full grown, full grown
Fairytales don't always have a happy ending, do they?
And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay

[ Repeat CHORUS]

Like the little school mate in the school yard
We'll play jacks and uno cards
I'll be your best friend and you'll be my Valentine
Yes you can hold my hand if you want to'Cause
I want to hold yours too
We'll be playmates and lovers and share our secret worlds
But it's time for me to go home
It's getting late, dark outside
I need to be with myself and center, clarity
Peace, Serenity

[Repeat CHORUS]

La Da Da Da Da Da


Watch out for more songs in the future or you can put in your request at the comment.

DLSU BAGS UAAP TITLE..... PACQUIAO DOMINATES BARRERA

De La Salle University captured its seventh title in the UAAP. The Green Archers went on to win Game 2 of the UAAP Finals and capture this year’s UAAP crown with a 73-64 win over the UE Red Warriors.

It was vindication for DLSU Green Archers after being suspended last year. It was a fitting for goodbye for veterans Ty Tang and Cholo Villanueva who are on their last year in the UAAP.

Leading at the half with 34-23 lead over UE. The Archers were threatened with a blistering 10-0 run by UE capped by back to back triples of rookie Paul Lee. But DLSU juggernaut cannot be stopped by the Red Warriors posting a 52-45 lead at the start of the fourth quarter.

UE Red Warriors started the forth quarter with back to back triples to come close at 52-51, but an off balance three point shot by JV Casio and a three point play by Malaves put the Archers at 58-51. UE got closed within 61-59 but instead of just tying the ballgame, the Red Warriors were hurrying with three point shots which they badly missed.

The experienced squad of DLSU Green Archers simply prevailed over the UE Red Warriors, who just can’t seem to have any luck over their post elimination game.
It was another sorry year for the UE Red Warriors, after dominating the elimination round with a 14-0 record, they fumbled when it matters most.

Let’s stay away from basketball this time, Manny Pacquiao simply outclassed Marco Antonio Barrera in their fight at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Although Manny Pacquiao did not knock down Barrera in their fight, Pacquiao was so dominant that Barrera got a cut below the eye. Manny Pacquiao retains his WBC Super Bantamweight Title with a unanimous decision.

The fight was marred by the cheating of Barrera, who still hits Pacquiao after they were stopped by the referee. Dirty Tactics by Barrera, whoa dude, you should fight fair and square. It only means one thing Manny PACMAN Pacquiao Rules!!!!!!!!!!

a touchdown by....WE ARE MARSHALL

Football. The game almost everybody loves mainly to its body smashing and emotions every game. Based on a true story the film “ We Are Marshall ” depicts the flight of the 1970’s football team of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.

After the plane crash that wiped out Marshall’s beloved football team, The Thundering Herd. The entire town of Huntington was in grief losing sons, brothers, fathers and mothers. With the death of almost the entire team, the University’s Board of Director plans to suspend the football team. But with Nate Ruffin, one of the remaining football player, and some students drive to keep the team, the University President Don Dedmon finally decided to keep the team and the program.

With no one willing to coach the team, Jack Lengyel portrayed by Matthew McConaughey came to their feet to coach the team and build the team from scratch with the help of Assistant Coach Red Dawson played by Matthew Fox.

They had some difficulties recruiting players, most of the players they recruited are from different various field of sports. University President Don Dedmon had a hard time appealing to the NCAA to make some exemption to allow them to play college freshman after what happen to their team, but got rejected each time he appeals. Until Jack told him to approach to them personally because like what he always says, there’s a first time for everything.

The film keeps you cheering for the team against their opponent who are much more experienced, stronger and older. Teaches us how to overcome adversity to our life, if you get knock down, you have to get up just like football. Winning is everything for the Thundering Herd before the fatal crash. But when Jack came, it’s not about winning or losing, it’s not about how you play the game, but just playing the game and keeping the program alive.

This film is a beautifully crafted drama directed by McG, scores one big emotional touchdown, keeping the school spirit alive. You’ll also hear some great songs from the 70’s.

If you like football and drama, NBC’s Friday Night Lights and Remember the Titans, this one’s for you. We Are…. Marshall!!!!!

UE RED WARRIORS...PERFECT RECORD...NO MORE

After sweeping the elimination round with a perfect 14-0 record, the UE Red Warriors suffered its first loss. And what a way to suffer its first defeat, right at Game 1 of Season 70 UAAP Finals. DLSU Green Archers edged out UE Red Warriors 64-63.

It was a sorry loss for the University of the East, booking the first Finals seat thru their perfect 14-0 elimination record. UE had not won a title for almost two decades now. Now they are on the brink of another year of failing to bag a title. Unless they can force a Game 3, they might have a chance of ending their title drought.

Ty Tang starred for DLSU with 14 points. Tang started burning the hoops at the start of fourth quarter with nine straight points De La Salle defense was so tough it resulted to 31 turnovers for UE. The game was neck to neck up until the final seconds. DLSU was leading 63-60 when Mark Borboran fired a booming triple to tie the score for the last time. In the next play Ty Tang missed a shot, but the rebound was collared by Rico Maierfhofer and tried to follow up with a put back but was fouled. Rico Maierhofer missed his first free throw and made his second to make it 64-63. In UE’s last play, both Mark Borboran and Marcy Arellano missed a game winning shot. From then on, Green and White colored people of De La Salle started celebrating.

Having the momentum, DLSU can wrap it up Sunday with another win. Playing more games after the elimination, first was a playoff for second spot which they eventually won and the next two was for the second Finals seat where they beat the Ateneo De Manila University Blue Eagles, I think the experienced gained on those games have toughened up the DLSU Green Archers.

After ruling the Nike Summer League and Fil-Oil Tournament, they are just one away from adding another title at their belt, unless the Red Warriors came out with one big fight. Expect the Red Warriors to come with more intensity in their next game.

GOT A BALL.. GOT A GAME

Just got a copy of the latest game from EA Sports, NBA Live 08. It’s always exciting when you got a new game to play. NBA Live 08 has Gilbert Arenas , with his gold and black Wizards uniform, on the cover. Whereas EA Sports always have new player on each year of their NBA game franchise.

The rosters are accurate as of July 26, 2007 which is still too early for some players to get contract or be signed up. Some teams actually has five or more spots on their roster vacant, but if you look at their free agent pool there are players who now have teams to play and you just finish your roster management and your ready to go. This is the beauty of this game, compare to other NBA games, here you can sign up and trade players.

Voice over announcers, Marv Albert and Steve Kerr, are still the same just as last year with also some dialogue repeating from last year NBA Live 07. EA should have at least updated this portion. Graphics and camera angle are much better this year compare to last year game.

No X-factor mode this time, but you got a Player Hot spots where the red spots indicate that the player has a higher probability of making the shot. You just need to view each player with his Hot Spot. NBA All Star weekend mode, freestyle challenge mode are still there. This year’s EA trax is not that bad at all, although I prefer last year’s trax, Hip hopping beat to the full.

What surprise me in this game is the FIBA World Championship Mode and the inclusion of international teams from last year FIBA World Championship like Spain, Argentina, Italy, Greece, Germany, France, China and of course USA. I tried pitting Spain against China, and I lost by a twenty point margin, it will probably take a lot of time to master the moves of those Spaniards Ballers. Boards was dominated by Yao Ming and Wang Zhi Zhi, Pau Gasol and Garbajosa are outrebounded in that game. Team USA is the strongest team with a power rank of 96 compare to other international team. Maybe next year they should include all the countries that participated in the FIBA,that would be cool. It makes you feel like your playing for your country.

On a rating of 1 to 10, I’ll rate this one 7.5

LOST.......IN REVIEW

From the very first episode of LOST in season 1 to its finale in season 2, the show is just explosive. Keep you glued to the boob tube and clamoring for more.

4,8,15,16,23 and 42 these numbers are history as same with the hatch, But who knows, maybe the writers will still come up with these numbers again in season 4, considering that it is connected to Hurley ( Jorge Garcia ).

Season 3 started brutally, with Sawyer ( Josh Halloway ) being tortured. The show just makes you wanna kill one of them hostiles, just show how bad these hostiles are.

My favorite episode would have to be the one where Hurley found a van along with some beer and a dead driver( which we would later found out that it was Benjamin’s Dad). That episode is just so heartwarming, despite all of their difficulties, dangers they’ve experienced in the island, they still manage to put a smile in their face and have some fun.

As for Kate ( Evangeline Lily), she’s now torn between Sawyer and Jack ( Matthew Fox) , although she made out with Sawyer in his cage, which Jack saw and was jealous of. Keeps you guessing who really likes, although at the season finale, Jack admits to Kate that he loves her, which somehow that scene thrilled my wife.

It’s also saddening that my favorite little hobbit on the show, Charlie ( Dominic Monaghan ) died at the season finale, well everything happens for a reason in the island as the cliché goes. My family will surely miss his character.

The back story got me confused a little bit, I thought I’m seeing Jack in the past, but lo and behold, it was not a back story instead were seeing the future of what happens to him after being rescued. He looks haggard, sort of a nut case with a beard. I must commend the show for the twist in its story and how it was delivered.

Season 3 answered a lot of question like where did Benjamin and Juliet came from. We found out that Benjamin Dad was working with Dharma Initiative and that he was the reason why these Dharma people was wiped out.

Season 3 left me a lot of question ; Who are these hostiles and where do they come from ? If it wasn’t Desmond girlfriend, then who are the people who will rescue them? And of course my important question is at the future story, why did Jack tell Kate that they have to go back?

I’m feeling LOST right now, can’t wait for Season 4 till next year and also its release on DVD this fall, I wonder if what are the special features.

SPIDERMAN 3 OUT NOW ON DVD

Yo!!! Web slinger fans out there, got some good news for you, Spiderman 3 is now out on DVD on Philippine shores. I think were even ahead in the US.

Its distributors released two versions. First version is the single disc which contains only the film and cost around P 595.00 comes free with a calendar or a mini poster I think.

The Second version is the two disc special edition. First disc contains the film, the second disc contains all the good stuff that Spidey fans will surely like. Second disc contains the special features like Bloopers/Outtakes, Deleted scenes, making of the film, how the special effects are made and a lot more. It also contains Snow Patrol’s Signal Fire music video. It’s priced around P 895.00 so it’s a good catch.

So for Spidey fans like me and my son, grab a copy now. I prefer the two disc edition. These complete my Spiderman DVD collection.

One remark about Spiderman 3, the filmmakers should have made Venom ( Topher Grace ) appearance and fight with Spiderman longer.

If you havent seen it cinemas, now’s your chance to see it. Spiderman 3 stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst.

ARCHERS SHOOT DOWN EAGLES, WILL FACE UE IN UAAP FINALS

Green and Blue. That’s the color that filled and separated the Big Dome today. With more than 23,000 plus jampacked crowd that filled the Araneta Coliseum up to the rafters. Students and Alumni of the green side of the De La Salle University emerged victorious over their arch rival Ateneo De Manila University.

With a 65-60 victory over the Blue Eagles, the Green Archers booked the second Finals seat against the unscathed University of the East Red Warriors. The Green Archers dominated the game after the half, but the Blue Eagles refused to give up and threatened up until the final seconds, after a triple of rookie Nonoy Baclao that pushed the Eagles within striking distance 62-60.

But veteran JV Casio calmly sank both his free throw to make it 64-60, Casio must have remembered their recent game against the UE Red Warriors where he fumbled in the free throw line where they could have prevented the Warriors from sweeping the elimination round.

Veterans Cholo Villanueva, TY Tang, Rico Maierhofer simply outplayed their Ateneo counterpart. These veterans outhustled, outrebounded most of the Ateneo players.

Defense was also the key in La Salle’s victory. Chris Tiu, the hero in Ateneo’s previous 65-64 win, was silenced in the last minute by the stifling defense of the Green Archers.

Looks like the UE Red Warriors will have its hands pull against the DLSU Green Archers. Having won the Fil-Oil and Nike summer tournament in the pre season, the Green Archers are touted as the team to beat in these years UAAP wars. These two evenly match up. DLSU beats UE in the semifinal of the Nike tournament. UE avenged it with a 20 point lopsided win in the first round and then barely escaping De La Salle with an overtime win.

Marcy Arellano, Elmer Espiritu, Mark Borboran, Kelvin Gregorio, James Martinez and the rest of the UE Red Warriors should not be overconfident and should be wary against the dangerous DLSU Green Archers.

It’s the second time that brothers who are coaching in UAAP will meet in the Finals. First was the Banal Brothers who had done it way back in 2003. Koy Banal with the FEU Tamaraws and Joel Banal with Ateneo Blue Eagles, with the former winning the crown. This year it will be the Pumaren Brothers with Franz with DLSU and Dindo with UE. Franz has the experienced, winning four in his first four years in the UAAP. Dindo should do his assignment very well if he wants to win one.

Let’s all wait and see if who wins, UE Red Warriors versus De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP Season 70 Finals, your school, your choice. Nothing beats College Basketball…..

NOKIA N77

Of all the new cellphones out in the market today, this cellphone from Nokia has caught my attention.
The new Nokia N77 is the second DVB-H based mobile TV from Nokia after N92. Watch your favorite TV shows on the go. It’s also a great multimedia tool, It has built in stereo speakers, FM Radio, Digital Music Player and Real One player. A 2 mega pixel camera with flash, up to 18x Digital Zoom. That’s not all it’s Video Camcorder has 8x Digital Zoom.
You can surf the Internet with its powerful Web Browser. Connectivity is not a problem, with its Bluetooth 1.2, USB 2.0, EDGE and 3G capability.
It has a 20MB memory with expansion slot up to 2 GB, so you can store more photos, videos and music.
With it’s mobile TV features, FM Radio, Digital Music Player, Games, this is a powerful entertainment gadget. Although it’s camera is only 2 mega pixel, you can still take clear pictures and videos. This is entertainment on the go.

One bad thing though is you still have to shell out extra money to use its mobile TV capability as in the case of Smart in the Philippines.

transformers toys

On the heels of success of TRANSFORMERS the Movie, I recently bought my son two transformers robots.

CYBER STOMPIN OPTIMUS PRIME features real Movie voice, its eyes light up. With Laser blasting lights and sounds. It also has a launching robot fist.
Too bad, it does not transform or else it would have been a great toy.
It’s an action figure with a detailed parts and figure.
It’s a great gift for kids and those who are still a kid at heart.

CYBER STOMPIN BUMBLEBEE features are almost the same with CYBER STOMPIN OPTIMUS PRIME except that it plays the transformer song. It also has a launching robot fist and features robot punch..
Too bad though, the head does not look like Bumblebee in the film nor in the cartoons, You might think it’s another robot.
If your kids like Bumblebee, this toy can pass with its huge size.

This toys from Hasbro are worth collecting, although I have some hard time looking for them though, but it's worth it.

I just got a copy of Maroon 5 second album the other day. I had a good time listening to it, Frontman Adam Levine and Co., has done it again. Coming up with their second album entitled IT WONT BE SOON BEFORE LONG, the band has once again captured the pieces that makes a pop rock song which appeals universally.

From the first track Wont go home without you up to the last track Infatuation, all the songs are definitely worth listening to. The lyrics of their song has focused more on love and relationship, whether it’s failing, on the stage of recovery from heartbreak or just on a stage of development. The catchy tunes, funky beat and melody just makes you groove with the songs. Some are sentimental which makes you reminisce of your past love or loved one that you miss.

Outstanding tracks include Makes Me Wonder, Better that we break, Not falling apart, Nothing Last Forever and Wont go home without you.

If you liked their first album, you’ll also like this new album. Go and Buy it now.

Very first Blog.....FEU loss

Welcome !!!! To my very first journal about the movies that I’ll recommend, song that I’m listening to right now, games that I’m playing, some notable cool gadgets, my views about today’s basketball, Cool toys to be collected or as a gift.

I just witnesses the end of the season for the FEU Tamaraws in Season 70 of the UAAP. Failing to advance to the next level.It was a heartbreaking loss for the Tamaraws knowing that they have beaten the UST Tigers twice in the elimination. But needless to say, I am very proud of these young FEU Tamaraws. They'll be a force to reckon in the coming UAAP season. They are just a bunch of rookies and sophomores with only Marlon Adolfo and Benedict Fernandez the most veteran being part of the Arwind Santos led 2005 UAAP champions.

Mac Baracael, FEU's Main Man, shed to tears after the game. I mean, almost the guys cried, showing their emotions after the game. J.R. Cawaling, Reil Cervantes, Paul Sanga, Mark Barroca, Sandy Abarring, Aldrick Ramos, guards Knuttel, Alisbo and Cabagnot these are the guys to watch out in next year UAAP wars. They'll be mature by then. Remember 2002, Arwind Santos, Mark Isip, RJ Rizada and Dennis Miranda rookie year. They almost made it to the Final Four that year. But come 2003, they've swept the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the Finals. I believe that these squad will also do the same feat.

Although the UST Tigers beat the FEU Tamaraws, I dont think that they'll be able to pass thru Ateneo or De La Salle. And among these three teams, I dont think they all stand a chance against the UE Red Warriors of coach Dindo Pumaren, which I believe will be this year Champions. Sweeping the elimination is no big deal.

As for FEU Tamaraws, there is next year to take the Championship.