Song of the Week: Stay Too Long

by: Plan B

This song (music video, actually) entry would be posted every week-ish to lighten up everyone's day. What's life without music, anyway? Enjoy!

Update: 365 Movie Challenge

Believe me when I say that fat pandas make me cry. 

It has been almost two weeks since I've updated my 365 Movie Challenge. So far, the good films outweigh the blah ones, so I guess that's a good sign. I've been meaning to review some tv shows that I recently watched because come to think of it, when I don't watch movies, I watch tv shows. Oh, and don't they look adorable? The pandas, I mean. :)

My progress thus far:

This Means War (2012)

It's funny how women are depicted these days: pretty and dumb. Can't she be pretty, but with much more sense between her ears? Or even wealthy and witty? I long for something more different but much more real women to be in the front-runner in the movies. I want a female lead who can hold her own even if the male lead is bursting with testosterone. Not some ditzy and silly girl that can pass as cute at the most, but shallow when it really matters. Lo and behold, the girl in the movie believes everything the guy says. Of course, she doesn't see past through the disgustingly cheesy moves (I'm talking about the Mr. Sensitive Guy and/or Mr. Smooth Guy, *cue eye-roll*). Of course, showing her that he knows absolutely everything about her is sweet, stalker mode be damned. 

The Hunger Games (2012)

Okay, this is supposedly the moment wherein I gush about this movie because as I recall, I couldn't wait to watch it. However, (wait, don't think of the worst) I don't think I should feel that way. It would definitely cloud my judgement in assessing the movie. Or maybe it's just an excuse for not being satisfied by the entirety of the movie. Or maybe I'm too nervous to love this movie, because let's face it, I freaking love this movie, for fear of disappointment for the remaining two installments. Don't get me wrong, compared to other teen-oriented film franchises--ehem, Twilight--this is absolutely much better and dare I say, more relevant. It's based on Suzanne Collins' widely popular The Hunger Games trilogy novel and directed by Gary Ross. For those who haven't read the books, here's the gist: North America was destroyed and was replaced by Panem, wherein The Capitol serves as the "capital city" which is the powerhouse all over the nation. There are 12 Districts that surrounds it and they rebelled once. They weren't successful. So as a sign of punishment and ultimate power, The Capitol hosts an annual event called the Hunger Games wherein one boy and one girl (called Tributes) would represent each of the 12 Districts. They then have to kill each other in an arena until a lone winner emerges. The winner will be awarded with richness together with the district he or she is representing.

Fan Craze Mode: The Dark Knight Rises

Gotham City may not need him anymore. 

Honestly, I have never read one of the Batman comic books and I swear that I will, but I assure you that I've watched almost all of the movies (never bothered watching Adam West's version) and I've loved the films, especially the Bale-era. It's not a question that Christian Bale as the Dark Knight easily makes me whimper more that Clooney-the-nipple, Keaton-the-obviously-anorexic-Wayne and the almost-awesome-Batman-Kilmer. With the astounding success of the Nolan directed Batman films, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, it's not a surprise that the producers want to revel in the success more. So, it is only logical--for both producers and fans--to have a third and final film.  And now one of the most anticipated movies this year, The Dark Knight Rises! I try not to use a lot of exclamation points to show my excitement. I'm awesome like that.

50/50 (2011)

God, how great it is to have someone by your side knowing that he/she would be there for you whenever the going gets tough. And how greater it is knowing that that someone is your best friend whom you've shared laughs and farts with. This movie is a constant reminder that being alone may not be a bad thing, but having a friend is a hell lot more fun and definitely less boring. Especially when you have cancer. I thought that this movie would be depressing and would make me cry and it did, but that's not all. It made me laugh, it made me wanna call my parents, it made me wanna go out and just do something. I can't imagine what kind of life people suffering with cancer must have, but I'm sure that it's not a walk in the damn park. I'm sure that there are several people who have cancer handle their situation differently and I'm also sure that for every cancer patient, there is a different story behind it. This movie takes us into that moment wherein a man's life changes and how he handles that change.

Update: 365 Movie Challenge

Just because I love South Park, that's why. 

I swear that there will be a weekend wherein I just stay in my room and watch shitload of movies, order take out and not come out until I reach my 80th movie. It has come to my attention that I can't watch one movie a day so I'll do my watching during the weekends or whenever I'm free. Sounds like a plan, yes?

Until that plan comes into fruition, here's my progress so far:

Song of the Week: Good Girls

by: Cris Cab

This song (music video, actually) entry would be every week-ish to lighten up everyone's day. What's life without music, anyway? Enjoy!

STOP AND STARE: Sofia Vergara

I don't think a person who's ever seen Modern Family would not notice Sofia Vergara. Aside from the fact that she's one of the main characters, of course, she also looks like this. 

I know she's known for her smashing body, but she's got a real pretty face too, you know. 

This Colombian hottie has already been nominated in the Golden Globes and Emmys for her portrayal of Gloria in the highly-acclaimed series, Modern Family. And can you believe that she has a 20-year old son? I certainly want whatever she's drinking. 

Imagine how eager her son's friends are to visit their house. 

Once again, watch her loveliness and great acting -- I swear she's funny as hell-- in Modern Family. 

Sexy and funny. Deadly combination. 

Taking a cue from Ms. Maryann Johanson, my favorite movie critique, I will post some actors and actresses worth gazing and admiring at. A person should be seen and liked because of his/her character and all that inner beauty thing, but you see, we like to look and by god, we love to admire. Let's not a make a big deal out of this and enjoy the moment where in we stop, stare and sigh. 

Hugo (2011)

This movie reminded me of the movie Midnight in Paris (written and directed by Woody Allen) --not because of their similarity, but of their startling contrast-- wherein the city was depicted as romantic, quaint and quite personal. Of all the movies that I saw featuring Paris, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, this is the first time I see the city as majestic, commanding and a real work of art. Based on the children's novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, this movie was directed by the Hollywood heavyweight, Martin Scorsese. I was actually surprised to know that Scorsese directed this. Based on his great films like The Departed and Goodfellas, it seemed that this movie is not his cup of tea, or so I thought. He took me to Paris like no one ever did. Set in a Paris station in 1931, it all became a vivid adventure for Hugo and for me.

Update: 365 Movie Challenge

So I haven't watched a lot of movies since I last posted. No excuses! Okay, maybe there is an excuse. I was busy watching some tv shows, Suits and Downton Abbey, both of which are good. (school is not an excuse, btw) Maybe I'll post a review on one of the shows. 

My progress:

The Artist (2011)

I have something to confess: I've never watched a silent film before. Not because I found it very boring, but because I never knew it would affect me or speak to me on so many levels and ways. I was so enamored with the movies (and even tv shows) nowadays that I never bothered to watch one silent movie. Well, now that I have, I don't know what to feel. I am sure that watching this would coax me into watching even more silent films. And I'm afraid that I would feel torn apart. See, I love The Artist and watching more silent films would either disappoint me because this movie has set a high standard for me, or it may make me think less of this movie, in case the other silent films would prove to be superior. But one thing's for sure, I had one hell of a time watching this. 

Song of the Week: We Are Young

by: Fun feat. Janelle Monae

This song (music video, actually) entry would be posted every week-ish to lighten up everyone's day. What's life without music, anyway? Enjoy!