Wow! It's been more than 4 months since i visited my blog. So okay I'd been busy, really. To all my fans and supporters, my apologies. (laugh)
What did i miss? A lot! Let's start with what we have in the box.
Video City opened recently in the City and I was so eager to catch up with my couch and dvd player, so i bought and rented a few.
1. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4
It's like the evolution of an evil entity from something scary to something uhmmmm, errrrrrrrrr..... i don't know. Not much of a scare though but a few surprises will jump you off from your seats. Does this mean that Paranormal Activity has graduated from its course of producing a good story and good scare? We will see.
MY RATE: If you're an Oren Peli fan of the previous franchises of Paranormal Activity, this will disappoint you but for a collection, this will complete your set.
2. DON'T LOOK UP
Nothing interesting about this movie. Not a descent horror flick and a complete waste of viewing time. Surely, it is a waste of money.
MY RATE: Forget it. It's stupid and not worth a single penny. Better watch cartoons.
3. CHERNOBYL DIARY
I was expecting something clear and bright in terms of scaring the hell out of me from this film. But heck, nothing much, again!
MY RATE: Complete waste of money, again.
There you go, the first batch of my catching up with supposedly scary movies...
I just hope before this month ends I could get my hands on with something that will really scare the sh*t out of me!
I woke up this morning in Cagayan de Oro with the cable on at Will's Place and this movie was starting.
This was a story of two estranged brothers (Tommy Riordan and Brendan Conlon who were played by Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton, respectively), entering a Mix Martials Arts (MMA) Tournament, Sparta, with the interesting plot that the brothers were struggling with each other's relationship and their father's. The winner of the tournament received $5,000,000 which was the main goal of the two characters in order for them to resolve their individual's challenges. Tommy promised to help the family of his fallen friend in the Marine Corps, while Brendan was confronted with the financial responsibility to his wife and two daughters and the possibility of getting his home foreclosed due to mortgage. The story ended up with the two brothers face to face battled each other. This was directed by Gavin O' Connor (Director of Tumbleweeds, Miracle, Pride and Glory).
I was never a fan of UFC but something told me to glue my eyes in the tube and what did you know, i ended up amazed by how great this film was. The fighting scenes were carefully crafted as if you can feel the pain and the excitement of mix martial arts sport. It was compelling, effective, inspiring and motivating. For me, watching this film was rewarding.
Here are some of the unforgettable scenes from the film...
June 29, 2012- South Cotabato Welcomes the Balikbayans
T'nalak Festival Celebration 2012 includes a program to acknowledge and welcome the Global South Cotabateños in a very special event with the World renowned singer JED MADELA. One of the reason why this event is special and exciting for me.
Here are some captured videos of Jed Madela's performances for references.
The Retro Ball is a good venue for all balikbayans to reunite and reminisce great songs of the past and witness presentations and surprises from the Provincial Government of South Cotabato.
I am glad to be a part of the working committee of this event....
This is why I am inviting all SOUTH COTABATEÑO BALIKBAYANS to join and celebrate T'nalak Festival 2012.
Save the date, July 17, 7PM at South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center.
For reservation and details, you may visit ARTS, CULTURE, TOURISM and SPORTS (ACTS) Promotions Unit, 2Floor, Right Wing, South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center, Alunan Avenue, City of Koronadal and look for Mr. Argie Asaria or Grey. You may also reach the office through our telefax +63 83 2283447 or email, acts_ppdo@southcotabato.gov.ph.
An annual celebration in South Cotabato which demonstrates the importance and significance of T'nalak cloth as the cultural image of South Cotabato. The festival, being one T'nalak piece, designed by patters would likewise represent various activities during the celebration characterized by its otlook on being people and product-centered, development oriented, and with tourism, history, culture and arts-driven events.
The T'nalak Festival, named after a woven cloth popularized by the province's T'boli tribe, is slated on July 13-18, 2012. This festival is celebrated during the foundation anniversary of South Cotabato.
This year will be different for me. After years of just being an audience and being away from my hometown, i am now directly involve with the celebration.
Here are some notable videos that highlights the celebration in the previous years and definitely the BIG reason why you should come and visit South Cotabato this July 13-18, 2012...
Here are the schedule of activities...
I am inviting all my friends to join me as i celebrate with all South Cotabateneos the grandest and most colorful event in South Mindanao, the T'nalak Festival 2012.
For those planning to fly to South Cotabato, you may get in touch with the following Travel Agencies for schedules of flights and booking reservations.
Major
airlines have various daily flights that fly into and depart from General
Santos City Airport, which is a 45 – minute drive away from Koronadal
City. The majority of airline websites
offer affordable fares, promos and airfare sales.
Philippine
Airlines
www.philippineairlines.com
Flight No. Departure Arrival
Manila to General Santos DailyPR 45307:00 09:00
General
Santos to Manila Daily PR 454 10:00 12:10
Manila
to Davao City Daily PR
819 04:30 06:20
Daily PR
811 09:00 10:50
Daily PR 815 11:15 13:15
Daily PR 813 15:30 17:20
Davao
City to Manila Daily PR 820 07:10 09:00
Daily PR
812 11:50 13:40
Daily
PR
816 14:10 16:10
Daily PR 814 18:20 20:10
Cebu Pacific
Air
www.cebupacificair.com
Manila
to General Santos Daily 5J-991 05:20 07:10
Daily 5J-993 07:20 09:10
Daily 5J-995 12:35 14:30
General
Santos to Manila Daily 5J-992 07:40 09:30
Daily 5J-994 09:40 11:35
Daily 5J-996 15:00 16:50
Cebu
to General Santos Daily 5J-249 09:15 10:20
General
Santos to Cebu Daily 5J-250 10:50 11:55
Manila
to Davao Daily 5J-961 04:05 05:45
Daily 5J-959 05:30 07:15
Daily 5J-963 07:50 09:35
Daily 5J-965 12:10 14:00
Daily 5J-975 13:15 15:00
Daily 5J-971 16:55 18:40
Daily 5J-973 18:10 19:55
Daily 5J-969 19:25 21:10
Davao
To Manila Daily 5J-962 06:15 07:55
Daily 5J-960 10:55 12:40
Daily 5J-964 10:05 12:00
Daily 5J-968 14:30 16:15
Daily 5J-966 15:30 17:15
Daily 5J-970 19:10 20:50
Daily 5J-974 20:25 22:10
Daily 5J-972 21:40 23:20
Airphil
Express
www.airphilexpress.com
Manila
to General Santos Daily 2P 989 05:15 07:00
General
Santos to Manila Daily 2P 990 07:30 09:15
Cebu
to General Santos MO-WE-FR 2P 389 08:30 09:40
General
Santos to Cebu MO-WE-FR 2P 390 13:50 15:00
General
Santos to Iloilo MO-WE-FR 2P 393 10:10 11:30
Iloilo
to General Santos MO-WE-FR 2P 394 12:00 13:20
Manila
to Davao Daily 2P 981 04:15 06:00
WE-SU 2P 983 13:55 15:40
Daily 2P 987 18:50 20:35
Davao
to Manila Daily 2P 982 06:30 08:15
WE-SU 2P 984 16:10 17:55
Daily 2P 988 21:05 22:50
Via Land
Philtranco Bus - Manila (Cubao and Pasay
City Terminal) to Davao City, Mindanao (Ecoland Terminal) via Bicol provinces
in southern Luzon and Samar and Leyte in the Visayas. (3 days)
Yellow Bus
Lines and Holiday Bus– Davao
City – General Santos City – Koronadal City (3 hours 45 minutes)
Husky Bus Co. – General Santos City –
Koronadal City (45 minutes)
Rural Transit
Bus –
Cagayan de Oro City – Tacurong City (8 hours)
Via Sea
For
specific schedules of departures for Superferry (Now 2GO Travel) please visit
their website at www.travel.2go.com.ph
I consider this my first and I want to make it memorable.
