John Carter The Movie

A few weeks ago, I typed John Carter on the Google search engine and when I looked at the images results, a pictures persons that are in no way related to the movie somehow comes up. It's probably because there's someone out there who's actually named John Carter. To avoid any confusion, I just added "the movie" beside John Carter on this blog post's title so that you don't mistake it for being a post about a certain person named John Carter. Eheh?

Okay, so I broke my rule again which was to post on Wednesdays but you must know that I was really busy last week. Anyways, enough with excuses, let's start with the movie commentary. Ayeah!

• I thought John Carter was going to be another movie like 300 or Immortals because all the men in these movies happen to be wearing skimpy costumes outslutting the ladies. I was mistaken. I was glad that the leading lady in this movie actually dresses skimpier than the men.
• So Taylor Kitsch as John Carter.. Hmm. I don't really have much to say about this guy. Most girls would go gaga over him but I don't see myself being one of those girls. I think the guy is not THAT attractive. I call him the poor woman's Chris Hemsworth which speaking of, plays Thor in the upcoming movie The Avengers! Oyay!

• My most favorite character in the movie is princess of Mars, Dejah Thoris played by the very beautiful Lynn Collins. I personally think that her character in the movie is very beautiful although  Lynn Collins doesn't look as ethereal in real life with her real skin tone and real hair. She's still a very attractive woman though. I like the fact that Disney got a toned woman like Lynn Collins to play Dejah. I'm so sick of seeing skinny bitches play the princesses and the goddesses.

  Look at those arms darn it!

 And those abs.

• Least favorite thing about the movie was John and Dejah's dialogue when they start to feel all tingly for each other. It's so fucking cheesy I want to puke. I kept begging for the scenes to end so I can see aliens and overly tan people kill each other.

• Bad ass alien is bad ass. These aliens can choke you in the neck with four hands and stab you in the face with it's upside down face horns. I like the fact that they actually speak a different language. Vorginya anyone? In most alien movies, they just plainly speak English which is ridiculous considering that only Earth people speak that language. In John Carter, the aliens speaking English was then justified when he drinks the milk of Barsoom which enables him to understand their language. I have some complaints about this movie's concept of aliens but I won't include it here since I actually like the movie.

• This cute monster right here is called a Woola. I don't know if it's the exact name of the pet or a name of its species. It looks fucking ugly but it's so fucking cute at the same time. It looks like a really pudgy tadpole that grew legs and its nose looks like a woman's deformed vagina. If this thing growled at me, I would probably faint but it actually sounds like your regular dog. Maybe after John Carter drank Barsoom's milk, this monster's sound automatically translates to a dog's sound. It's funny that this cutie reminds me of our dog that can also outrun me. Yes, I am that fat to be outrun by my own dog. :/

Oh hallo! I didn't see you thar! Wanna see my three layered set of teeth?

• I liked the view. I couldn't get as much photos of the movie's scenery because I'm very lazy. The one I liked the most was when they were kayaking. There be canyons in Mars hellzyeah!

 

That's all. I'm very sorry you had to read this horrible review but at least you'll know what to expect when you decide to watch the movie.

The Vow

So I already watched the long awaited movie of the hopeless romantics which is The Vow. I think this is the first time I have ever seen a movie based on one of Nicholas Sparks' books. Oh wait, I have seen The Last Song. Sarees, but other than that, this is the first time I have ever seen a Nicholas Sparks' book based movie where Channing Tatum was in it.

Just like the usual, I will rant about the movie. I don't really have much to say about romantic movies like these. I only cry when it's a Korean romantic movie but American? I just don't know. There's something about Korean romantic movies that tugs me at the heartstrings. Anyway, let us commence.

• I liked the sweet scenes like kiss at the stop, sex at the studio, wedding at the art gallery, and quick dip at the lake. It's scenes like those that complete the whole romantic feel of the movie.

• Channing. Tatum's. ASS. Channing Tatum needs more acting lessons but he makes up for it by flashing us his yummy buns for a few seconds. A little fact for those who don't know yet, Channing Tatum used to be a stripper. It helped since boy has got some impressive pecs. As for the nude ass scene, I can't post a photo of it here because the internet sucks. This will have to do for now ladies, and some gents ;)

• Is it me or is Rachel Mcadams always smiling in almost every scene? There's just something about that girl that can turn any smile look like a sympathetic one. I guess it comes with being a good actress. I give a lot of props to her for always having that creepy smile throughout the movie. She still looks beautiful as ever! You na!

• I kind of hate Paige (Rachel Mcadams character). Seriously, what a bitch. I mean, realistically speaking, if Channing Tatum were to be the first person I see when I wake up from a coma and he told me he was my husband, I'd never leave his side forever! Not cry like a fucking baby and fuss over how I do not want to sleep with a hot stranger beside me, even more, beg me to love him. Dumb girl is dumb girl but well, that's how it was written in the book.
• Aside from Channing Tatum, there's Scott Speedman who just made watching The Vow even hotter. I know, I know, I sound like a pervert but that's what any girl would think of. Aside from the cheesy romantic scenes, there's the hot leading men which makes the movie worth watching.

• That part where Channing and Rachel meet at Cafe Mnemonic and they are on their way to a different shop, I did not expect to see an ending like that. It felt like the movie was cut too short. I was expecting more of a they're going on a date then dey gon has sex and marries and has babies! But noooo, they just show the couple walking to the cafe and leave the rest to the audience' imagination. I hated the ending! Worse when Edward proposed to Bella at the last scene of New Moon was it? @_@

Boo! So yes,I'm in between loving and hating the movie. That is all methings. Until next time!

Manila, Manila

I know it's a cheesy title that's been overused by people who want to talk about Manila but I really couldn't think of any other clever title except for this one. So I went to Manila last week. My cousin Jenifer was kind enough to show me around. She's been working in the area for three years already and I'm impressed at how she can easily navigate the place. Well, not that good yet but she's getting there.

My main goal was just to eat at places that aren't in my hometown. To my disdain,  I ended up drinking at Starbucks and eating late lunch at Gerry's. What a waste but nevertheless, I went out of every restaurant feeling full and satisfied. I did manage to eat at Kenny Rogers and drink at New Orleans. I don't exactly know if these are the most ideal places to eat when you're visiting Manila but whatever, I had fun stuffing myself.

I also bought food that isn't available in Cagayan YET ;) like Krispy Kreme Donuts, some brownies and chocolate chip cookies. I then got a few chips from the groceries.

I did a little shopping at the department stores. Department stores here in Cagayan are pretty small which means less clothes to choose from. Malls in Manila are pretty big so that felt like being in a heaven version of department stores (Am I making sense?). I liked that I got lost while looking for dresses. It was that big. I also don't know what came over me but I felt like buying sundresses at the time.

Now it may not sound like the perfect way to spend time in Manila but who gives a fuck really? I stayed at a different place, saw different people and ate different food. Sounds like a good enough visit to me.

Okay, don't go just yet. Above was just the introduction. Below are the photos from my trip.

Fresh from the bed, puffy-eyed me.

 After attending to something, my cousin took me to Mall of Asia. After all, isn't that where everybody goes to when it's their first few times of going to Manila? I just liked the place because there were a lot of things to see compared to the ones in CDO. It also looked like MOA was still a little hung up on Valentine's. Exhibit A.

 

Bought chocolate chip cookies here. Because the cookies were so yummy, I was inspired to learn how to make them on my own. Going to make them next week!

 

 

 Japanese food is also popular here. I would have died to try at least one Jap resto here but time constraints did not allow me to so picture nalang.

 Later that night, my cousin took me to Fort. It's supposedly one of the more "sosyal" hangouts in Manila. It reminded me of when Ketkai used to be open air only that Fort and much more sophisticated.

 Nur and I standing in front of some huge-ass baaaalls! Long time no see! I missed so much, this guy!

Another souvenir photo with Nurita. Haha!. This was at Powerbooks which was four/five floors tall. I can only wish Cagayan had the same bookstore but it doesn't! Sigh. Instead of reading the books, I just talked to Nur while standing in the middle of the huge bookshelves. Also took a few photos.

Oh hai! I did not see you there, promise. I was just standing here candidly looking all cute and sexy while listening to music. Teehee!

 

 

 

 Water works.

and more water works.

 Water jizzing all around me.

With ate Jenni. :)

 Pang souvenir picture lang! Haha!

 Drank at this one bar called New Orleans. I forgot the complete name of the place. We ordered a bucket with buffalo wings which cost us about Php499. I was shocked because Php 200-300 in Cagayan would already buy you a whole bucket of beer and some pulutan. It made me appreciate my city even more. Everything is way cheaper in CDO compared to Manila. But then I'm not complaining, the beer, food and feel of the place was great. Had to leave after one bucket because the place was closing already.

 The next day, I went to the mall with my cousins. The better malls were far away from their condos so they took me to one that was near theirs instead. Tried on more clothes. Heehee.

 We went back after a few hours of strolling. I had to take pictures of the condo and its amenities like this swimming pool.

 

 

 Tall-ass condo!

 By noontime, my cousins took me to the airport. I had a few more hours before my flight so they showed me around. Pasensya na. Minsan lang ako sa Manila kaya todo todo na papicture. Haha!

 

 My flight was delayed for 30 minutes. I felt like crap just waiting the whole time. I wanted to go home so bad. This was the view from the outside. The pilot of the plane was waiting for another plane to go before ours took off.

 Last picture na toh of me! Promise!

 Okay, let me just go emo this one time. Minsan lang naman ako ganito. Char! Haha! While I was staring down from my window, I realized how small we all really are. We are but one speck of a dust in this universe. Maybe even more than that. It's not that I didn't feel special because there's so many of us here. I actually felt a little bit grounded. My head can go up to space sometimes that I fail to remember I'm just one of the billions of earthlings in this universe. 

I also saw from down below how beautiful Philippines really is with its small islands and clear blue waters. It made me want to travel and explore my country first before going abroad. I'm thinking Boracay or Palawan this year if I feel like it. I'm proud to be a Filipino! Char! Okay. I'm done now.

 This is what I got for my family. The chocolate chip cookies were all mine while the brownies and donuts were for my family and friends.

I think that's about it. Farewell friends. Thanks for reading this long-ass post.