Words of Wisdom
(from a book I just read in the restroom)
Immature Love:
"I love you because..."
Mature Love:
"I love you despite of..."
Waste of Time:
"I don't believe in love but..."
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
Weddings and Alchemical things
Well, attending a wedding today. My good bud Oliver is getting married to the woman of his dreams and passions today. And here I go to take part in the event, possibly singing in the process. I don't mind. Although I do hope I sing well.
For the event, I realised my barely back crop of hair was not advisable, so I went and got a haircut from FIX salon. The amiable Miss Ina took my hair and transformed it into something... different. For me at least.
Now I need Money
This is coming soon.
They've taken a step away from the Mayan influences, which I still feel mixed about. I kinda liked their distinct visual look before. Still, they look very good! Lots of variety and color! I miss their monotone invader black outfits though. And the elaborate headpieces.
Now I need the money. Heeelp!
Well, attending a wedding today. My good bud Oliver is getting married to the woman of his dreams and passions today. And here I go to take part in the event, possibly singing in the process. I don't mind. Although I do hope I sing well.
For the event, I realised my barely back crop of hair was not advisable, so I went and got a haircut from FIX salon. The amiable Miss Ina took my hair and transformed it into something... different. For me at least.
Now I need Money
This is coming soon.
They've taken a step away from the Mayan influences, which I still feel mixed about. I kinda liked their distinct visual look before. Still, they look very good! Lots of variety and color! I miss their monotone invader black outfits though. And the elaborate headpieces.
Now I need the money. Heeelp!
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Doing the unthinkable again
My apologies to Seth and Sam.
But I have to call quits the Exalted: The Five game.
As I stated before, each game running has certain players intended to be its focal point. Just as movies have a "main character," there are such expectations from certain players for each game. For Changeling's The Long Trod Home both Seth and Sam take those roles. For Orpheus' The Comedy is Over, we have James and Sam. For Exalted's The Five, it was Aldwin.
Why is there such a need? So the game has a more clear and concrete feel the way a well written novel or movie feels. And not seem like a game being made up on the fly as each session happens (the way most DnD games used to be run with their random encounter tables and stuff).
As you know, Aldwin has recently announced that his change in schedule has effectively killed any hopes of having games on weekends for him (unless they run on Fridays, which we all know is almost too tiring to set up... or have them start very early on Saturdays and end early as well, which isn't fun.)
So with that, I kind of realised I didn't want to reshape all my plots, trudge the game along, and find some miraculous way to keep it going until his next change of schedule happens again.
I kinda lost the taste for running the game on.
Sam, my apologies for not inquiring with you on this. I planned to. First, I asked Seth about it and he agreed that not having Aldwin there was a major bummer. But as I tossed and turned in bed thinking of the game, I realised it wasn't in my heart to play it on without Aldwin in it.
So there,
Exalted: The Five is over.
If you want to know anything about the game, like what the main plot was. Or who the real enemy was going to be. Or even how the climactic ending was supposed to happen, you can ask. Or you can just wait for another time I'd run an Exalted game and I might just recycle the ideas then.
Some things are best experienced in a game.
p.s. You are all permitted to read the Fair Folk book now. That's one good news I guess.
My apologies to Seth and Sam.
But I have to call quits the Exalted: The Five game.
As I stated before, each game running has certain players intended to be its focal point. Just as movies have a "main character," there are such expectations from certain players for each game. For Changeling's The Long Trod Home both Seth and Sam take those roles. For Orpheus' The Comedy is Over, we have James and Sam. For Exalted's The Five, it was Aldwin.
Why is there such a need? So the game has a more clear and concrete feel the way a well written novel or movie feels. And not seem like a game being made up on the fly as each session happens (the way most DnD games used to be run with their random encounter tables and stuff).
As you know, Aldwin has recently announced that his change in schedule has effectively killed any hopes of having games on weekends for him (unless they run on Fridays, which we all know is almost too tiring to set up... or have them start very early on Saturdays and end early as well, which isn't fun.)
So with that, I kind of realised I didn't want to reshape all my plots, trudge the game along, and find some miraculous way to keep it going until his next change of schedule happens again.
I kinda lost the taste for running the game on.
Sam, my apologies for not inquiring with you on this. I planned to. First, I asked Seth about it and he agreed that not having Aldwin there was a major bummer. But as I tossed and turned in bed thinking of the game, I realised it wasn't in my heart to play it on without Aldwin in it.
So there,
Exalted: The Five is over.
If you want to know anything about the game, like what the main plot was. Or who the real enemy was going to be. Or even how the climactic ending was supposed to happen, you can ask. Or you can just wait for another time I'd run an Exalted game and I might just recycle the ideas then.
Some things are best experienced in a game.
p.s. You are all permitted to read the Fair Folk book now. That's one good news I guess.
Monday, January 24, 2005
A warning from Yahoo!
Brace yourself for worst day of the year
By using a complex mathematical formula, psychologist Cliff Arnalls has calculated the misery is about to peak in four days' time.
By using a complex mathematical formula, psychologist Cliff Arnalls has calculated the misery is about to peak in four days' time.
Fading memories of Christmas, mounting festive debts, foul weather, failed New Year resolutions and the long, dark nights create the perfect mix for gloom, says the Cardiff University expert who specialises in seasonal disorders.
Oh great. Its not as if I've been having it easy and happy lately.
Sheesh.
Friday, January 21, 2005
Review: Windstruck
Another Korean film that just makes me smile and cry at the same time. Windstruck is the story of Kyungjin and Myungwoo, who meet in the most unlikeliest of circumstances and find a love tha texists forever. Kyungjin is played by Jun Jihyun whose work in MY SASSY GIRL caught my attention. Her ability to portray both the mature woman and the naive girl is simply incredible. Because of her, I'm now hunting for copies of White Valentine, Il Mare and Uninvited. Jang Hyuk on the other hand first caught my notice in VOLCANO HIGH as the orange-haired protagonist. Here, he breaks boundaries and shows a penchant for being sincere, earnest and passionate.
Though the film doesn't flow as smoothly as MY SASSY GIRL, and tends to have scenes that feel more like nods towards those directions, the use of nice poetic touches, wind and yes, the incredible ending, just really makes the movie absolutely worth watching.
And yes, it makes you fall in love all over again.
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For those who are curious about other Korean films and the like, check out K-BLog for more info.
Tried something unthinkable.
No, i meant this quiz.
Which Famous Homosexual Are You?
Brought to you by Rum and Monkey
No, i meant this quiz.
Which Famous Homosexual Are You?
Brought to you by Rum and Monkey
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
secretly .
we trade in hidden conversations
our coded words and ciphers
like agents, government disavowed,
in missions that concern life
and death
and the possibility of both when either is chosen
secretly .
we pass back and forth glances
others seem to have given us
like their meanings are enigmatic passages
of stories that unfold in secret
moments obfuscatedly
secretly .
we kiss in darkened alleys and rooms
blind to the world and its prying
unseeing eyes
and share the hidden trove of rendezvous
we cherish each night
only to ourselves
secretly.
=====
tobie2002
fosPoetry_ii
we trade in hidden conversations
our coded words and ciphers
like agents, government disavowed,
in missions that concern life
and death
and the possibility of both when either is chosen
secretly .
we pass back and forth glances
others seem to have given us
like their meanings are enigmatic passages
of stories that unfold in secret
moments obfuscatedly
secretly .
we kiss in darkened alleys and rooms
blind to the world and its prying
unseeing eyes
and share the hidden trove of rendezvous
we cherish each night
only to ourselves
secretly.
=====
tobie2002
fosPoetry_ii
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Just sharing some more pictures
These are pictures taken during shoots with the various winners and champions of the Star in a Million show. These were at work for concert event plugs that were to be shown in the Middle East.
Erik Santos, Me and Christian Bautista
Ma-an, Frenchie Dy and Me
Ma-an, Me and Sheryn Regis
Rachelle Ann Go, Me and Erik Santos
And a pic in the past chronicling my "kalbo" moment.
Yeah. It really suited me. Too bad my parents didn't approve.
Shet.. sobra naman akong mukhang fan!
Hehehe.
These are pictures taken during shoots with the various winners and champions of the Star in a Million show. These were at work for concert event plugs that were to be shown in the Middle East.
Erik Santos, Me and Christian Bautista
Ma-an, Frenchie Dy and Me
Ma-an, Me and Sheryn Regis
Rachelle Ann Go, Me and Erik Santos
And a pic in the past chronicling my "kalbo" moment.
Yeah. It really suited me. Too bad my parents didn't approve.
Shet.. sobra naman akong mukhang fan!
Hehehe.
Rushing to make deadlines
Work. Comics. Requirements. Weekends.
So many deadlines to meet. And I have so little time.
Recently got word from Budjette that the artists he contacted to do my piece for the Alamat collection, Bayan Ni all backed out (what, was my comic really that bad?) and sadly, the last minute hope of it ever getting published is if I draw it myself.
Then there's Love and Heartbreak 2 which I have to have ready for the February 14 release Elbert is aiming for. Its so hard to make comics about love when you're feeling more of stress, heart-less work and all that negative jazz. Gah.
Then there's work,
but to talk or blog about that would mean filling my netspace with all the shit and reasons that could get me booted out. So no, I'm shutting up here. Bad enough they've cancelled all flexitime accomodations to the employees to needed it to actually practice work-life balance.
And yes, it still could get worse.
Oh, by the way, its TVGuide week.
Tobie's gonna go stomping around soon.
Thank God for... well... many things.
:-D
Work. Comics. Requirements. Weekends.
So many deadlines to meet. And I have so little time.
Recently got word from Budjette that the artists he contacted to do my piece for the Alamat collection, Bayan Ni all backed out (what, was my comic really that bad?) and sadly, the last minute hope of it ever getting published is if I draw it myself.
Then there's Love and Heartbreak 2 which I have to have ready for the February 14 release Elbert is aiming for. Its so hard to make comics about love when you're feeling more of stress, heart-less work and all that negative jazz. Gah.
Then there's work,
but to talk or blog about that would mean filling my netspace with all the shit and reasons that could get me booted out. So no, I'm shutting up here. Bad enough they've cancelled all flexitime accomodations to the employees to needed it to actually practice work-life balance.
And yes, it still could get worse.
Oh, by the way, its TVGuide week.
Tobie's gonna go stomping around soon.
Thank God for... well... many things.
:-D
Friday, January 14, 2005
SEE how the world can be really mischeivous?
After feeling down and in the dumps, I read this. Thought the exchange is pretty old, the fact its going on still gives one hope. Yes, my friends, Changeling: the Dreaming as out-lived ALL OTHER old World of Darkness games. Ha!
Hello all:
Please excuse the inactivity. As I recently mentioned, “Keys to the Kingdom” has taken on a renewed life of its own and it may be a while before it comes out, but rest assured it is moving forward. For those who are interested, I thought I'd drop a few hints on what the book will include.
As I mentioned in this thread's original post, this was to be Changeling's entry to the “Year of the Scarab” (2001), but the game folded and the book was not completed. I was one of three authors and will soon be releasing two of the three chapters, with added materials bringing it up-to-date with Time of Judgment (the last official Changeling release). In brief, the book will include…
A short story that tells of the trials and tribulations of the ogre Cyrrax, and his quest to find the key to the Triumph Casque of Sorrows in a strange and alien world. This story has been posted on the excellent Right to Dream site since 2003; the link is below. The story has changed little, except for a few tweaks to better integrate it into the rest of the book.
http://righttodream.digitaldreaming.org/rules-kttkerrata.html
Beyond the short story, the book will include an Introduction, Lexicon (all the usual necessities) and introductory information on the quest for the Triumph Casque, an ancient Fomorian artifact of incredible power. It also introduces the reader to the Scarlet Circle, an Unseelie Oathcircle determined to reach the Casque first. Their master is Harroth Balor, a mighty sorcerer and descendant of Fomorian kings. The Scarlet Circle is commanded by none other than Lady Eithlinn (introduced in “The Book of Houses 2”.)
The book was originally to consist of three chapters. The first was to be set in Egypt. As previously mentioned, that chapter is unlikely to be released, but the rest of the book will be finished for final release.
Chapter Two: This chapter was written by Rustin Quaide and is still unfinished. Russ has agreed to add some additional materials, but has a very full plate these days, so it may be a little while. I'll keep people posted on progress. It is set in Brazil and deals with Casa Estoria, a freehold that embodies the dreams that grow from literature. I don't want to say much more, but it also introduces some new changeling Kiths.
Chapter Three: Titled “Red Winter,” this chapter comprises most of the book and follows the quest into the far reaches of the Dreaming, with expanded entries on several new and previously published realms in the Near Dreaming. This chapter deals with some of changeling's darker themes, describing the chaos and war that have swept the Dreaming following the death of Ravana (Ravnos, to you Vampire fans), and in anticipation of the approaching final Winter. Without giving too much more away, I am currently finishing a long and intrigue-laden chapter set in the Winterweir realm of Queen Lir (see Denizens of the Dreaming). I am also well underway on the endgame scenario set in Kureksarra, the heart of the Red Fomorian Dream.
Lastly, the book will include two indexes, among other things detailing the spider-like Aslynthi and a new Art wielded by servants of the Fomorian Dream.
I will be moving on to “Book of Glamour” after I've completed KttK and will be taking some of you up on your kind offers of assistance. Just please bear with me as this, somewhat longer than I intended, process continues. Thank you again for your continued interest.
Sincerely,
Christopher Howard
After feeling down and in the dumps, I read this. Thought the exchange is pretty old, the fact its going on still gives one hope. Yes, my friends, Changeling: the Dreaming as out-lived ALL OTHER old World of Darkness games. Ha!
Hello all:
Please excuse the inactivity. As I recently mentioned, “Keys to the Kingdom” has taken on a renewed life of its own and it may be a while before it comes out, but rest assured it is moving forward. For those who are interested, I thought I'd drop a few hints on what the book will include.
As I mentioned in this thread's original post, this was to be Changeling's entry to the “Year of the Scarab” (2001), but the game folded and the book was not completed. I was one of three authors and will soon be releasing two of the three chapters, with added materials bringing it up-to-date with Time of Judgment (the last official Changeling release). In brief, the book will include…
A short story that tells of the trials and tribulations of the ogre Cyrrax, and his quest to find the key to the Triumph Casque of Sorrows in a strange and alien world. This story has been posted on the excellent Right to Dream site since 2003; the link is below. The story has changed little, except for a few tweaks to better integrate it into the rest of the book.
http://righttodream.digitaldreaming.org/rules-kttkerrata.html
Beyond the short story, the book will include an Introduction, Lexicon (all the usual necessities) and introductory information on the quest for the Triumph Casque, an ancient Fomorian artifact of incredible power. It also introduces the reader to the Scarlet Circle, an Unseelie Oathcircle determined to reach the Casque first. Their master is Harroth Balor, a mighty sorcerer and descendant of Fomorian kings. The Scarlet Circle is commanded by none other than Lady Eithlinn (introduced in “The Book of Houses 2”.)
The book was originally to consist of three chapters. The first was to be set in Egypt. As previously mentioned, that chapter is unlikely to be released, but the rest of the book will be finished for final release.
Chapter Two: This chapter was written by Rustin Quaide and is still unfinished. Russ has agreed to add some additional materials, but has a very full plate these days, so it may be a little while. I'll keep people posted on progress. It is set in Brazil and deals with Casa Estoria, a freehold that embodies the dreams that grow from literature. I don't want to say much more, but it also introduces some new changeling Kiths.
Chapter Three: Titled “Red Winter,” this chapter comprises most of the book and follows the quest into the far reaches of the Dreaming, with expanded entries on several new and previously published realms in the Near Dreaming. This chapter deals with some of changeling's darker themes, describing the chaos and war that have swept the Dreaming following the death of Ravana (Ravnos, to you Vampire fans), and in anticipation of the approaching final Winter. Without giving too much more away, I am currently finishing a long and intrigue-laden chapter set in the Winterweir realm of Queen Lir (see Denizens of the Dreaming). I am also well underway on the endgame scenario set in Kureksarra, the heart of the Red Fomorian Dream.
Lastly, the book will include two indexes, among other things detailing the spider-like Aslynthi and a new Art wielded by servants of the Fomorian Dream.
I will be moving on to “Book of Glamour” after I've completed KttK and will be taking some of you up on your kind offers of assistance. Just please bear with me as this, somewhat longer than I intended, process continues. Thank you again for your continued interest.
Sincerely,
Christopher Howard
Life goes on
Times seem to have been getting tough, not just for me, but also for people I know. People seem to be getting more and more moody. Mid-life Crisis tends to be the operative word. So many are starting to get a sense of disillusionment and incompleteness.
The hardest thing about these kinds of feelings and situations is the utter lack of power anyone else has to do something about it. Anything and everything that can be done to change the situation and feeling lies within the person himself. The choice to be happy. The decision to find what you want. The perception to identify what you are looking for.
In some cases, its a choice.
In other cases, its an understanding.
And in some, its a realization and an admission of need.
Times have been tough on me, that much I will admit. The feeling of not being where I belong, or the urge to break away and try other things circulates around me often, that I've been getting depressed and emotionally antsy lately. But when others go through something similar, I cannot help myself but wish I could find a way to help. Or find away to take it all in and let the other feel better.
I wish there was an easy solution to all this.
I wish there was a magic pill to make whoever drinks it happy.
Really happy.
Not prozac happy.
But happy.
So to those who feel their lives are finally on an upswing.
Good for you! Embrace it! Relish it! Share it!
And for those like me...
we'll at least know you are not alone.
Times seem to have been getting tough, not just for me, but also for people I know. People seem to be getting more and more moody. Mid-life Crisis tends to be the operative word. So many are starting to get a sense of disillusionment and incompleteness.
The hardest thing about these kinds of feelings and situations is the utter lack of power anyone else has to do something about it. Anything and everything that can be done to change the situation and feeling lies within the person himself. The choice to be happy. The decision to find what you want. The perception to identify what you are looking for.
In some cases, its a choice.
In other cases, its an understanding.
And in some, its a realization and an admission of need.
Times have been tough on me, that much I will admit. The feeling of not being where I belong, or the urge to break away and try other things circulates around me often, that I've been getting depressed and emotionally antsy lately. But when others go through something similar, I cannot help myself but wish I could find a way to help. Or find away to take it all in and let the other feel better.
I wish there was an easy solution to all this.
I wish there was a magic pill to make whoever drinks it happy.
Really happy.
Not prozac happy.
But happy.
So to those who feel their lives are finally on an upswing.
Good for you! Embrace it! Relish it! Share it!
And for those like me...
we'll at least know you are not alone.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
OH GOD NO
Remake hell, here it comes again.
Found this in IMDB:
My Sassy Girl (2006)
Directed by Gurinder Chadha
Writing credits
Gurinder Chadha (screenplay)
Ho-sik Kim (novel)
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance (more)
Plot Outline: A man is wooed, groomed, and ultimately dumped by a complicated, elusive woman.
Production Notes/Status:
Status: Announced
Since this project is categorized as being in production, the data is subject to change; some data could be removed completely.
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color
Please no. God please no. After that horrible remake of RINGU, please no. Why don't they just re-release the damn original version with better english subtitles, damn it? I hate it whenever this happens. Or at least come up with their own approach and NOT call it with the same title. Like what they did with Taming of the Shrew and Ten Things I Hate About You.
Damn them all.
Remake hell, here it comes again.
Found this in IMDB:
My Sassy Girl (2006)
Directed by Gurinder Chadha
Writing credits
Gurinder Chadha (screenplay)
Ho-sik Kim (novel)
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance (more)
Plot Outline: A man is wooed, groomed, and ultimately dumped by a complicated, elusive woman.
Production Notes/Status:
Status: Announced
Since this project is categorized as being in production, the data is subject to change; some data could be removed completely.
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color
Please no. God please no. After that horrible remake of RINGU, please no. Why don't they just re-release the damn original version with better english subtitles, damn it? I hate it whenever this happens. Or at least come up with their own approach and NOT call it with the same title. Like what they did with Taming of the Shrew and Ten Things I Hate About You.
Damn them all.
Pardon me being Antsy
There are some things I really just hate right now.
Part of me wants to just leave for the States now and get those dreams of filmmaking out into the real world. Part of me wants to leave for another job and find a place where will actually be given a job-title suited to my capabilities and a salary properly compensating for my talent. Part of me wants to stay here every day in the apartment I share with my friend and ignore the world outside that is filled with friends who don't call and enemies who still ruin my good name to people I haven't even met yet. Part of me wants to just sleep in the day, make comics at night and run roleplaying games while I am awake and not drawing.
I'm a mess right now.
So, sorry if I step on your toes.
I was aiming actually to break them.
There are some things I really just hate right now.
Part of me wants to just leave for the States now and get those dreams of filmmaking out into the real world. Part of me wants to leave for another job and find a place where will actually be given a job-title suited to my capabilities and a salary properly compensating for my talent. Part of me wants to stay here every day in the apartment I share with my friend and ignore the world outside that is filled with friends who don't call and enemies who still ruin my good name to people I haven't even met yet. Part of me wants to just sleep in the day, make comics at night and run roleplaying games while I am awake and not drawing.
I'm a mess right now.
So, sorry if I step on your toes.
I was aiming actually to break them.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
My Sassy Girl
Again, I am a late bloomer. Considering this movie was released way back in 2001, it was only today that I finally got to watch My Sassy Girl and fall in love all over again. The movie is based on the on-line serial , Yupki-Girl, written by Kim Ho-sik which details his relationship with his unbelievably carino brutal college girlfriend. From on-line serial, it gets compiled into a best-selling book and eventually gets the attention of director Kwak Jae-young.
The story kicks off with college student Kyun-woo (Korean pop singer Cha Tae-hyun, in his feature film debut) crossing paths with a drunk girl (Jun Ji-hyun of "Il Mare") on a late-night subway. Just before she passes out, the girl looks at Kyun-woo and calls him 'honey'. The other passengers, assuming him to be the hapless girl's boyfriend, demand that Kyun-woo look after her. After carrying her on his back for what seems to be miles, Kyun-woo drops the girl off at a motel. But instead of leaving her and getting on his way, Kyun-woo finds himself intrigued by the nameless girl and vows to do whatever he can to heal her sorrow.
Of course, he bites off more than he can chew.
It is a great movie with lots of laughs, heart-touching moments and hilarious situations that are so down-right ordinary and common and yet unique in their own ways. With memorable characters, great ideas for dates and a wonderful example of how one man can show how much he really loves someone, this is a movie I highly recommend to all those who have forgotten how it feels to be in love.
Again, I am a late bloomer. Considering this movie was released way back in 2001, it was only today that I finally got to watch My Sassy Girl and fall in love all over again. The movie is based on the on-line serial , Yupki-Girl, written by Kim Ho-sik which details his relationship with his unbelievably carino brutal college girlfriend. From on-line serial, it gets compiled into a best-selling book and eventually gets the attention of director Kwak Jae-young.
The story kicks off with college student Kyun-woo (Korean pop singer Cha Tae-hyun, in his feature film debut) crossing paths with a drunk girl (Jun Ji-hyun of "Il Mare") on a late-night subway. Just before she passes out, the girl looks at Kyun-woo and calls him 'honey'. The other passengers, assuming him to be the hapless girl's boyfriend, demand that Kyun-woo look after her. After carrying her on his back for what seems to be miles, Kyun-woo drops the girl off at a motel. But instead of leaving her and getting on his way, Kyun-woo finds himself intrigued by the nameless girl and vows to do whatever he can to heal her sorrow.
Of course, he bites off more than he can chew.
It is a great movie with lots of laughs, heart-touching moments and hilarious situations that are so down-right ordinary and common and yet unique in their own ways. With memorable characters, great ideas for dates and a wonderful example of how one man can show how much he really loves someone, this is a movie I highly recommend to all those who have forgotten how it feels to be in love.
Friday, January 07, 2005
Difficult, Disturbing and deconstructive of society and its lies
I STAND ALONE is a film by Gaspar Noe, the man who gave us the compelling Irreversible, and gives us a glimpse of the thoughts that surge in the mind of a very dangerous man. Some would question whether a director's goal of provoking a reaction to the viewer is necessary in this age of cinema.
With a terribly gripping approach to reality and a twist that can leave you both wondering and shocked, (and some rumor, a possible link to Irreversible too) this is one film I would only recommend to those who seriously can watch films with a critical eye.
And a strong stomach.
I STAND ALONE is a film by Gaspar Noe, the man who gave us the compelling Irreversible, and gives us a glimpse of the thoughts that surge in the mind of a very dangerous man. Some would question whether a director's goal of provoking a reaction to the viewer is necessary in this age of cinema.
With a terribly gripping approach to reality and a twist that can leave you both wondering and shocked, (and some rumor, a possible link to Irreversible too) this is one film I would only recommend to those who seriously can watch films with a critical eye.
And a strong stomach.
Pimp: The Backhanding
Your new pimp name is:
Smooth Abad No-mama
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Your new pimp name is:
Smooth Abad No-mama
For details, see Pimp: The Backhanding
Thoughts on a Friday
After a long, long week, I've found myself contemplating on a few things:
1) Some people never grow up, Some people never change
2) There is a difference between respect and self-respect
3) Friendship means a lot more than simply saying hello
4) If you've made time for someone who just chooses to change plans without considering how it affects you, feel free to ignore their succeeding requests
5) Fooling around is sometimes a more innocent attempt at admitting someone had sex
6) Having sex isn't the same as making love, and some people will never understand that
7) Comics are made to be read
8) Feedback is not required. Nor is it necessary
9) Overwork and underpaid is better than generously paid to be verbally abused
10) Some people just love labelling others
11) Be ready to accept the fact some people you care about will abuse that concern you have for them
12) Happiness is always a choice
After a long, long week, I've found myself contemplating on a few things:
1) Some people never grow up, Some people never change
2) There is a difference between respect and self-respect
3) Friendship means a lot more than simply saying hello
4) If you've made time for someone who just chooses to change plans without considering how it affects you, feel free to ignore their succeeding requests
5) Fooling around is sometimes a more innocent attempt at admitting someone had sex
6) Having sex isn't the same as making love, and some people will never understand that
7) Comics are made to be read
8) Feedback is not required. Nor is it necessary
9) Overwork and underpaid is better than generously paid to be verbally abused
10) Some people just love labelling others
11) Be ready to accept the fact some people you care about will abuse that concern you have for them
12) Happiness is always a choice
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Sex, Dogs and Chickens -- Weird Headlines of 2004
By Paul Majendie
By Paul Majendie
LONDON (Reuters) - Humming sex toy shuts Australian airport. Taiwanese man tries to convert lions to Jesus, gets bitten.
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Talking toilet orders German men to sit down. Chinese get busy signal on Beijing suicide line.
Judging by the bizarre headlines that greeted readers around the world, 2004 was a bumper year for the weird and wacky.
Canadian guide dog barred for only answering its master's commands in French. Japanese boy writes apology in blood for dozing in class.
The list is endless, living proof that truth is all too often stranger than fiction.
A vibrating sex toy chucked into a rubbish bin at an Australian airport sparked a security alert that only ended when an embarrassed passenger came forward to claim what was identified as "an adult novelty device."
A fervent evangelist who leapt into the lions' den at Taipei zoo and shouted "Jesus will save you" was lucky to escape with just a bite in the right leg when he tried to convert the king of beasts to Christianity.
Feeling suicidal in Beijing? Then be patient.
Nine out of 10 Chinese calling into a suicide-prevention hotline were greeted by an engaged signal.
When it comes to quirky ideas, man's ingenuity knows no bounds.
A German inventor came up with a best-selling gadget that berates men if they try to use the toilet standing up, telling them: "Put the seat back down right away, you are definitely not to pee standing up."
The Germans have been accused of being a deadly serious people with a severe sense of humor failure.
But several surreal tales that would not look out of place in a Monty Python sketch prove they can laugh at themselves.
German police arrested a flasher who stumbled over his dropped trousers during an aborted attempt to flee.
A cost-cutting German theater was berated for using just four dwarves instead of seven in their Snow White show.
A survey revealed that most German men wear the wrong size condoms. Germans said they find smelly co-workers to be the most annoying aspect of their jobs.
Britain had its share of oddities too.
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UK nursing home staff were so proud of a 105-year-old woman who had smoked since the age of 15 that they cremated her with a packet of her favorite cigarettes in the coffin.
A British train conductor stamped and carefully returned the ticket of a slumbering passenger without realizing the man was dead. A South African radio reporter went a little more live than he anticipated when he was mugged on air for his cellphone while transmitting from a squatter settlement.
Romance certainly had its rough patches in 2004.
A Norwegian court acquitted a man accused of raping a sleeping woman after he said he was also asleep at the time.
All three wives of a 67-year-old Iranian man took overdoses in an unsuccessful triple suicide bid after the youngest wife sparked jealousy by buying an expensive pair of boots.
A Malaysian man shot his wife dead after he mistook her for a monkey picking fruit behind their house.
A Spaniard tried to have his wife charged with domestic abuse because she refused to have sex with him on five consecutive nights.
Two Italians with the nicknames Bull Shark and Nurse Shark donned bubble-helmet immersion suits to get married in a shark tank.
But from Latin America to Africa, tainted love turned twice to tragedy.
A Mexican man killed his lover in a drunken, drugged fight and then cooked the man's body in tomato and onion sauce and ate it over three days.
And a Zambian man hanged himself in shame after his wife rushed into their house to investigate a noise and found him having sex with a chicken. The chicken was slaughtered afterwards
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Who would have thought the world was just as weird as our local tabloids?
Saturday, January 01, 2005
My Favorite New Year's Greeting
Care of Christian Baltazar
"May you have the Wisdom of Solomon,
The Commitment of Jacob,
The Courage of Joshua
The Dreamer Spirit of Joseph,
The Faithfulness of David,
and the Penis of Goliath!
Happy New Year!"
Buti na lang I have all but the Jacob thing.
:-)
Welcome, 2005!
Care of Christian Baltazar
"May you have the Wisdom of Solomon,
The Commitment of Jacob,
The Courage of Joshua
The Dreamer Spirit of Joseph,
The Faithfulness of David,
and the Penis of Goliath!
Happy New Year!"
Buti na lang I have all but the Jacob thing.
:-)
Welcome, 2005!
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