oh… JEEZ

David Archuleta

A lot of David stuffs are happening this week. David Archuleta is really my bet on the seventh season on i dol. From the moment of his amazing audition (where he sang John Mayer’s Waiting On The World To Change) up to the finals. He’s still the winner for me, even ‘technically’ he’s not.

David did an amazing job on his tv special here. But i didn’t like the show that much. It became a circus, a cheaper version of a circus. With hosts that are… I don’t know, too overwhelmed? Jesus H. Christ! They’re taking picture right at the very stage and they can’t come up with good questions. The performers are…well, boring, and i think we could make Archuleta more amazed with our talents.

IMP, ABS-CBN could be a better organizer with this once in a lifetime event. I don’t think Kris Aquino nor Boy Abunda would stutter asking questions. It would be a good interview I’m sure! And damn! The hosts made him a judge, asking on what does he think with the lame performances of those unknown pieces of sh*ts!

David’s voice is not in condition when he sang ‘A Little Too Not Over You’. But man, he still did great. I enjoyed the show after all. Perhaps it’s still all about David. I mean, just to see him land his feet on our country’s very ground is so… Okay, find a word for me.

Here’s his AI audition:

Ok, I’ve been so harsh on my remarks about Filipino movies. Especially, those who are inspired by Hollywood movies and those same-old-same romantic comedies. But i found myself liking the TV series which were obviously – yet uncredited – inspired by foreign movies.

Kim Chui and Gerald Anderson’s Sana Maulit Muli is somewhat familiar with Jennifer Love Hewitt’s If Only. Love, death.. Second chance.

Blood and Chocolate i think is the inspiration of Lobo (Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin).

Meanwhile, the first teaser of ‘MAY BUKAS PA’ is ‘MARCELINO. It gave the inspiration away, obviously from the Spanish classic ‘MARCELINO PAN Y VINO. Though they changed the miracle boy’s name to Santino. I admire this story since i was a child. ABS-CBN aired it’s animated version and got me crying at the end. Unlike the other TV series, i saw the original author’s name on the credit. And i was wishing that ABS would stick to it’s original inspirational-tear-jerker ending. That would leave Santino’s mark to the audience memorable and profoundly moving.

SPOILER!
If they’ll follow the original story… Santino will die at the end! Jesus (or in this case.. BRO) would ask him what would make him happy.

‘I want to see my mother
and yours, after wards.

You’ll shed rivers of tear after Jesus grant his wish by saying ‘Go to sleep’.

I want this ending so badly! So please, kill Santino in the end…

Enough of Santino. Next one is really the reason why I’m writing this. After seeing the May 01 episode of ‘TAYONG DALAWA’, i was really amazed! I’m a fan of the series since day one, and i really admire how they expand the story. I mean, if i got this right.. The plot is similar to ‘PEARL HARBOR’ (Josh Harnett, Ben Affleck). Friendship, brotherhood, love, war, military. But, the back-story of each character is creative enough that you could forget it’s similarity to Pearl ‘fucking’ Harbor. And in my case, forget my strong dislike to Jake ‘fucking’ Cuenca.

ANOTHER SPOILER!
If this if Pearl Harbor… Audrey will get pregnant, of course Jay-R is the father. But the sad (yet exciting..ow) part is, Jay-R will die for the sake of the innocent people’s safety in a war. Dave will take Jay-R’s responsibility (as what Jay-R wants) and will take good care of Audrey and his child.

Dying is the newest trend of Philippine series’ ending, huh? Well, they could think of a better ending, but for me, the original will always be the best.

I heard that both May Bukas Pa and Tayong Dalawa will be aired in Malaysia, Indonesia and even in Europe soon.

And for the first time… I’m proud to be a Filipino!

PEARL HARBOR

TAYONG DALAWA

Twilight
New Moon
Eclipse
Breaking Dawn
Midnight Sun

I really don’t have an idea on how huge Twilight is. I’ve once seen the book, read the back cover (What’s it called?) and it caught my attention.

‘There are three things i was absolutely positive:

First, Edward was a vampire.

Second, There’s a part of him – and i don’t know how dominant that part might be – that thirsted for my blood.

And third, I’m unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.’

oh! The narrator is in love with a bloodsucker!

Okay, i liked it. But did nothing with it.

Weeks passed. I was listening to a weekly countdown on the radio. There is a segment there, where they’ll play two new songs and the listeners will vote on what song would be the ‘pick of the week’.

The first song is Leona Lewis’ Forgive Me. And the second one, a Paramore song (they’re song That’s What You Get is so popular that time). What surprised me is when the jockey said that ‘Leona Lewis is having a hard time because she’s not only against Paramore, but ‘TWILIGHT’  fans as well. Yup, the song is Decode! Obviously, it won the pick of the week challenge. And right there, i learned that the book that caught my attention weeks ago, is having it’s film adaptation. I also knew that it was a huge bestselling series with four books being published.

I watched the film. It’s great that i can’t help to send my friends some quoted movie lines from Twilight. And then i discovered that another friend back in high school is also a huge fan! We’re always sharing trivia until i end up calling her ‘Bella’, and I’m ‘Edward’. Courtesy of my Isabella Marie Swan, i finally read the book! And it was better although my favorite forest scene is not there, instead it happened in the car.When i viewed the movie again, i realized that the thrill is really meant to be in the book and not in a movie. I also don’t like Robert Pattinson and i hate it when he’s on my mind whenever I’m reading the book.

As of this moment, I’ve read New Moon (a gift from a friend) and Eclipse(again, courtesy of my friend Bella.)

Breaking Dawn? Well, soon!

TWILIGHT
I really like the idea of a human falling dangerously (literally!) inlove with a so-known bad creature.

NEW MOON
A great sequel! I heard about the original sequel called ‘Forever Dawn’. Bella said it’s just like ‘breaking dawn’. Maybe it’s like BD without the New Moon and Eclipse.
Back on NM, it’s good, yes, but i don’t like it as much as twilight.

ECLIPSE
wow! Damn, it’s so…well, there’s no exact word to describe on how good it was. A lot of things happened here, Jacob remained as a major characted and he’s sometimes irritating. Bella is a flirt, that’s the best way to describe her here. The character’s roots we’re told here in details. From how Rosalie and Jasper became a vampire to why Jacob’s descendants transformed into wolves. I also like it’s ending, the story could stop here.

BREAKING DAWN
A lot of things will happen! Bella and Edward will walk down the aisle. Bella getting pregnant and transform into a strong immortal. And Jacob finally found his soul mate… Bella’s daughter!

MIDNIGHT SUN
A retelling of Twilight in Edward’s perspective. It’s exciting knowing that Edward could hear other people thoughts, and he’ll share it with us! This isn’t finished yet, and it’s potential to be published is still in jeopardy.. Oh please Stephenie!

Stephenie Meyer is planning on expanding the ‘TWILIGHT SAGA’ series in the perspective of either Renesmee or Leah Clearwater. Good luck!

oh wait…

I just found this video, Joe Jonas is forcefully attached to play Edward Cullen, i hate Joe, but i think he’s better than Rob Patt.

Check it out!

memories of bali

Save The Last Dance For Me

After ONLY YOU’s success.. Can we expect for the pinoy versions of ‘MEMORIES OF BALI’ and ‘SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME’?

As of this writing, 2 episodes of Only You has been aired. And base on those said episodes, undeniably, it’s quite a success.

Well, my favorite Korean dramas are Memories of Bali and Save the Last Dance.. Of course, i don’t want them to be ruined by our version but i am curious on how they are going to do it.

They are not the will-be-remake type of Korean series. If you’ll get to notice, all remakes has this comedy flavor (My Girl, Only You, Lover’s in Paris, Meteor Garden).MOB and STLDFM are both heavy dramas. ABS-CBN is really great on putting up an original drama series but i guess it won’t hurt to try a koreanovela remake. There are speculations that STLDFM remake is possible, and that Kristine Hermosa (who turned down the mexicanovela remake of ‘RUBI: Ang bidang kontrabida’) and Jericho Rosales will take Sandy and Francis’/Adriane’s part.

As of Memories of Bali.. Who do you think would be the best Erika, Paulo, Ryan and Nina?

I think Angel Locsin will be great for Erika. But she has this huge project line-up (Buhay ng Buhay ko, Maria Mercedes and the rumored El Cuerpo del Deseo).

Anne Curtis? Pwede!
Bea Alonzo? With her combined innocent yet glamorous looks.. I bet. I mean, Erika isn’t glamorous but she should have this quality to attract the two leading guys. Maybe it’s time for Rafael Rosell to shine and they could give him Paulo’s part. But i think, he’s better with Ryan’s. So, who’s Paulo? Childish, playboy, rude, snob.. If Dennis Trillo could go back on ABS, He’s my Paulo.

How about Spring Waltz? I love that.

Arianne- Rachelle Ann Go
Chris- Piolo Pascual
Phillip- Sam Milby
Yna- Precious Lara Quigaman.

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