7.18.2005

 

Sabit sa Jeepney Days


Took a shot of this cause it reminded me of my days in high school when I would commute by jeep home. If the jeep was full there would be hangers-on at the tailend of the jeep. I was one of those who would gladly give their seat up to be one of the hangers on. Despite the rusty bar you hold on to or the way the drivers steers and speeds past other vehicles or the amount of hangers on (sometimes there was as much as nine people) or if you were hanging on on the side with very little to get a grip or a foothold on, you would always get the time of your life. It was a daily thrill ride that sometimes the jeepney driver would waive your fare. A free thrill ride home. Can't beat that.

Too bad its illegal to hang on to jeeps nowadays.

If you got sabit sa jeepney stories send them to me or post them on the comments section of this post.

7.14.2005

 

The best television show you never saw

Its 4:31 in the morning and I can't sleep. Might as well right something in the blog. No idea what to write about though. Philippine Politics? nah. too depressing. My ideal girl? its been done. The six, count 'em six, puppies my dog Sugarmommy gave birth to last month? Havent taken pictures of them yet. Sandra Kess? Maybe next time. Oh, I know! The unaired pilot episode of Global Frequency.

Global Frequency. Now there was a show to look forward to. Once news about Michelle Forbes playing the enigmatic leader of the Global Frequency Miranda Zero made the rounds in the net last year. I was ecstatic. I mean here is another perfect match of actor and comic character but more importantly it was based on one of the most intelligent and thrilling comic book series out there. I mean thats a milestone. However, the WB (thats an American channel in the US for those who don't know) passed on the pilot. No idea why. Its a complete travesty. It could have been the newest, smartest and most thrilling one hour on tv. The pilot episode is based on the first issue of the comic minus the multiple guest star structure the comic has. I'd tell you about the story but I'd be spoiling it. But trust me it has some of the most high-end concepts and ideas out there.

In Michelle Forbes, you have the only actress who could play Miranda Zero. Kinda like what Patrick Stewart and J.K. Smmons are to Prof X. and JJJ. (Okay maybe not in Simmons case but he did make Jameson his own). Forbes already looks like Ms. Zero (thats a given). She also got the character down. For a start, Ms. Forbes looks smart, which is perfect. She does a perfect and complete transference from the comic book to the small screen. She's even got the meanness and "don't waste my time look" to a 'T'.

Aimee Garcia plays Aleph. The only other character who appears every issue besides Miranda Zero. Aimee's Aleph doesnt seem as interesting or as weird as the one in the comic. However I could grow to like her in the role if the Pilot ever gets picked up.

The characters of Sean and Katrina Finch are like experts/foot soldiers of the week needed to accomplish the mission. Speaking of the experts of the week.

I gotta stop now. The more I say stuff about it the more I'm comparing it to the comic which is a different medium. Comparing something that appeared on two mediums is always bad. I do have some gripes but it can wait when the series gets picked up. Remember I said "when" not "if". It's only a matter of time.

Take it from me. Download the pilot in the Bittorrent network. And be enthralled at this amazing show.

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7.13.2005

 

We appreciate the initiative. Just don't forget to add the hentai stuff.


Mainichi Daily News writes
: "An advisory panel to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has proposed that the government promote Japanese pop culture such as animated films, video games, music and dramas overseas to boost the international understanding of Japan."

(When they say East Asia they better include South East Asaa. Cause thats where we are kids!)
 

Say Cheese (And Fasten Your Seatbelt)

DW World writes: "A pair of German pilots went to great heights to get the perfect snapshot. Unfortunately, a case of mistaken identity means the duo is likely to start experiencing some career turbulence.

The pilot of a Condor Airlines plane gave new meaning to the term 'zoom lens' when he diverted

from his authorized flight path."

(Don't pilots always tell the passengers whats happening and what the pilot's doing? Coulda at least to the passengers they were about to swallow their peanuts hard.)

7.11.2005

 

Greenpeace Marks French Sinking of Ship


"About 500 Greenpeace supporters demonstrated in Paris Sunday, forming a human multicoloured peace symbol to mark the 20th anniversary of the sinking of their ship, the Rainbow Warrior, in New Zealand.

O
n July 10, 1985, two explosions..."
 

German Police Mistaken for Male Strippers


"German police called to a house early Sunday because of complaints about noise were taken aback to be welcomed as eagerly-expected male strippers. Two officers were greeted by a group of women..."

7.07.2005

 

Its a one-way road you fool!



Look at this bastard here. Shoulda been run over by oncoming traffic.

7.06.2005

 

Mission Impossible



One mission whose success I don't wanna hear about.

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7.03.2005

 

Dinner after War of the Worlds


Watched War of the Worlds last night. It was a good movie. Its a chance to see spielberg be dark and horrifying. My buddy Mike said something about it reflecting the US post 9-11 but he'll get to that in his site at FlipCritic.net.

Spieldberg proved with this movie that he can menacing and horrifying and can scare us. Jaws scared the crap out of everybody. Made every white-colored pant in the theatre turn brown first time they heard that cello riff. I think the movie is a call for the arms race to move on to laser technology. I can already think of concepts and the potential of the technology not to mention some problems with it. But thats all based on my knowledge of Gundam and its technologies and armaments. Can't go wrong with Gundam. Except for Gundam Wing. Cripes! The sexual tension between those boys is disturbing like Jacko and his young boyfriend. Story for another time. and getting off-topic with the young boys bit.

Above is a pic of dinner at Chili's in Glorieta 1 after the movie. Jackie, Claire and Mike on one side. Guy in glasses is Sherwin, Jacky's date and another guy to promote Chappelle Show to. Sherwin's a fellow torrent downloader. Rock on man! Orson and I are only seen in the last picture but the waiter at Chili's did the half-press method fucked it up so its all blurry. Its not shown at my Flickr.com gallery. Besides, we're both too good looking for cameras. Even my own. Biyotch!

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Coough, cough, cough!

Supposed to do a few things yesterday but eventually got to do all but one:
watch Batman Begins. Its the last week for the movie to be shown in
theatres. Typically it was nearly noon when I woke up then i started
coughing so i called up my mom's doctor friend. She's in Tagaytay so her
best doctor sense through phone cable was either bronchitis or allergy.
Allergy to what I don't know yet. So besides shellfish I'm possibly
allergic to another thing. When I was a kid shellfish was my favorite food
then I got allergic to it. Probably this time I'm allergic to breathing, my
most favortie thing to do because I get to do it all the time even when I'm
sleeping.

7.01.2005

 

Toronto Police assault Iranian Bar Owner


Anya Galkina of Creative Produce blogs: "This is an email from Amir Ebrahimnia, the owner of a club on Church Street called Babylon. On Pride Weekend, his club was shut down for overcrowding. He and his family were brutally assaulted by the police. Amir tells his story. He also includes relevant email addresses for people who want to express their opinion on this matter to the Toronto Police Department. ..."