The Princess and the Frog
February 7, 2010
2030 hours
Cinema 5
Glorietta 4, Makati City
HBS
This is undeniably a classic animation from Walt Disney. I personally think though that it is not as funny or as “musicaley” as my all-time fave Aladdin or Beauty & the Beast. However, maybe it is also because I’ve grown old over the years which is why this time around, I am not as amazed as much as I was a kid. For sure, this is a must-see for kids! I hope we’d get more 2D animations from Disney in the future!
Where the Wild Things Are
February 5, 2010
2125 hours
Cinema 3
Greenbelt 3, Makati City
HBS
This movie is both fun and a bore. I must say it reminded me a lot of my childhood days in Tagum. However, it’s too dark for a GP-rated movie. Come to think of it, I don’t think it’s a good idea to show this flick to kids. It may give them a lot of ideas parents will go crazy about. Hehehe.
At any rate, Where the Wild Things Are is a cute depiction of the lovable book some of you may have read as a kid. If the plot doesn’t work for you, perhaps the music will.
UPDATED 02092010: NOW THAT THE RESULTS FOR CONDURA RUN FOR THE DOLPHINS 2010 IS ON-LINE, CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE GIVE ME MY MEDAL! HUHUHUHU!
Son (King): 435th place out of 700 people (but only 593 finished the race?) during the 2010 Condura Run for the Dolphins 42.195kms @ 5:20:42 with a pace of 7:39 !!!
Father (Rogie): My dad is at 1799th place out of 2279 runners for 5kms 25467 @ 46:38 with a pace of 9:20! I’m so proud! *rotfl*
Yahoo! I was able to conquer the Skyway and all 42.195 kilometers within a very humble 5 hours and 22 minutes. This is my second Condura Run ever, and my first marathon for the year. The last one I had was last year’s QCIM.
Anyway, as usual, here are some my pictures:
ROTSL (Running Over the Skyway Laughing):
This is where I began walking (read as finally stopped running). I think this is somewhere between 23 kms to 25 kms on the way back to Makati Central Business District. I kinda ran again at Fort Bonifacio final 6 kilometers though so I guess I only walked 35% of the way. Wahaha!
At Condura Hill en route to NAIA 3/Resort World Exit
Taking a break at KFC Buendia cor Pasong Tamo. Yes, I always take a break whenever I have to.
At the Buendia Kalayaan Flyover
This is the part of the route that I refer to as the “clincher spot” where I curse the darned organizers for this very irritating last few kilometers. This is me somewhere near International School Manila. Hehehe.
With Ate Van, Fritz, Mom, and Dad. FYI, my dad also ran the 5k route within 40 minutes. I’m so proud. Jimmy’s the one taking the picture.
And oh, before I forget, this is how someone who was cheated out of his medal looks like. Rotfl! Joke. I hope you guys can send me my darned gold medal ASAP! I deserve it. Hehehe. Or better yet, just give me an X amount Gift Certifictae of RFM products. That would be better.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D
January 30, 2010
1845 hours
Cinema 2 Greenbelt 3, Makati City
HBS
I highly recommend this movie to both kids and kids-at-heart. As an animated film with a penchant for gluttony (imagine an ice cream winter), it’s quite obvious why kids would love this. However, what makes me really appreciate this movie is its smart and witty script.
Though the plot (and the location) is somewhat ridiculous, one cannot help but feel grateful that the dumbness level is still not at a record low. You can still see or hear subtle references to both scientific and intellectual facts which may appear as gibberish to some, but not for self-respecting individuals who still manages to see logic out of everything vile and stupid.
This kind of “discovery” makes wannabee smartasses like me feel smarter even more. And so, as I said, I am inviting everyone to catch ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” preferably in 3D. It’s gonna do wonders to how you see animation, science, and well, food. The peta folks are gonna love this!
I’m now officially twenty-five years old! Happey Berdey to me!
On January 28, 1985 at around 9:44 AM, God gave the world an angel. 25 years later, he’s now a charming li’l devil!
Guerilla Magazine PH Issue 1 Volume 1 January 2010 is out!
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Legion
January 23, 2010
1845 hours
Cinema 2
Shangri-La Mall, Mandaluyong City
HBS
This movie will never win an Oscar. But who cares? With a theaterful of people, this “Former Angel vs. Angel” movie really rocks. I love those dark feathered wings. They must’ve had a Physicist and an Ornithologist as consultants or something!
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
January 22, 2010
2330 hours
Cinema 3
Greenbelt 3, Makati City
HBS
How do we put this? This movie is somewhat cool, somewhat weird, and somewhat disheartening. This is because, well, you see Heath Ledger in it. Sucks for such great talent to die so early.
Anyhoo, it is also disheartening because I think the plot is just too darned convoluted. I think this has something to do with Heath Ledger dying while filming this movie. They say Heath suffered from some emotional and mental anguish because of his role as The Joker in The Dark Knight. If you watch closely his acting in The Imaginarium, you’d notice some “Joker” type of acting especially when his character, Tony, first presented the show to the crowd.
At one end, you’d think this is really how Heath Ledger acts. But then again, maybe it is because The Joker character really rubbed in his life. Sigh.
The Spy Next Door
January 17, 2010
1855 hours
Cinema 5
Greenbelt 3, Makati City
HBS
It’s a Jackie Chan movie. What do you expect?
I was able to finish my 5-km run (just a run, a half-marathon is at 21kms & a full-marathon is at 42.195 kms fyi) within 28 minutes. I actually had a grand time (competing against myself) although I physically feel the pain in my legs right now while blogging.
The run was fun, memorable, and enjoyable. I believe we surpassed the 3,000 participant mark which is somewhat similar to the turnover of most major running events like Condura Run (not Milo though). The best thing is that “Takbo para kay G1BO: Takbo para sa Pagbabago” was just mainly promoted through Facebook, Twitter, and a lot of word-of-mouth. Well, it was all for a good cause though which is perahps the reason this event became successful. Hehehe!
Congratulations everyone and for those who weren’t there, wish all of you were!
