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Sabado, Agosto 4, 2012

Movie Couples

I was writing an entry about summer but I decided to drop it for this one. I am blaming the weather and Bloc Party for that decision. Listening to the accidental mash up of the rain pouring outside and the band's songs softly playing inside reminded me of my favorite movie scenes and scripts. I am not a hopeless romantic but I am a fan of good love stories.

Speaking of films and romance, let me introduce you to my favorite movie couples. (Sorry but the rain is bringing out the cheesy girl in me.)

Sam and Andrew

Movie: Garden State (2004)

Favorite Line:

Sam: How are you feelin'?

Andrew: Safe. When I'm with you I feel so safe. It's like I'm home.

Claire and Drew

Movie: Elizabethtown (2005)

Favorite Line:

Claire: I'm going to miss your lips and everything attached to them.

Sophie and Julien

Movie: Love Me If You Dare (2003)

Favorite Line:

Julien: You know, there were lots of things I was game for that you never said.

Sophie: Like?

Julien: Eating ants, insulting the unemployed, loving you like crazy.

Mikal and Zia

Movie: Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)

Favorite Line:

Zia: Being here with you reminds me of what I was like before my suicide.

Mikal: What were you like?

Zia: I was happy.

Keith and Watts

Movie: Some Kind Of Wonderful (1987)

Favorite Line:

Watts: You break his heart, I break your face.

Russell and Penny Lane

Movie: Almost Famous (2000)

Favorite Line:

Penny Lane: I always tell the girls, never take it seriously. If ya never take it seriously, ya never get hurt, ya never get hurt, ya always have fun, and if you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends.

Kat and Patrick

Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Favorite Line:

Patrick: Some asshole paid me to take out this really great girl.

Kat: Is that right?

Patrick: Yeah, but I screwed up. I fell for her.

&^TGU#@$3gdsya HEATH LEDGER!!!

Jesse and Celine

Movie: Before Sunrise (1995)

Favorite Line:

Celine: You know what I want?

Jesse: What?

Celine: To be kissed.

Jesse: Well I can do that.

Summer and Tom

Movie: (500) Days of Summer (2009)

Favorite Line:

Summer: You weren't wrong, Tom. You were just wrong about me.

Sorry buuuuut these lines are runner-ups: (Of course I'm going to be biased with this one.)

Paul: Robin is better than the girl of my dreams. She's real. (OH MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER!)

Summer: I woke up one morning and I knew.

Tom: Knew what?

Summer: What I was never sure of with you.

I apologize for this overly early Valentine post. I'm not really this cheesy, I swear. But I think I'm going to write a Part 2 for this one.

Hmm I feel like watching movie.

One Little Bomb Music Video

Manila-based electronica duo Outcasts of the Universe launched their very first music video last night for the track One Little Bomb. Hear that sweet voice? That's Karen Vizcarra aka Dylan of Radio Republic. Yes, fanboys and fangirls, she sings!

Music: Outcasts of the Universe
Director/Editor: Zoraya Lua
Asst. Director: James Go
Casts: Baron Geisler & Diandra Zach

Sabado, Hulyo 28, 2012

Coolectronica: The 500

What the music scene needs right now are more electronica fans. Rock bands, we have enough of those/we've had enough of those. It's high time we chill it out a bit. Speaking of chilling it out, try listening to The 500. This is Ants Agarpao's (Outcasts of the Universe) solo project. Just like what's written in the artist's Bandcamp page, "...close your eyes, open your mind and let the sound slip into your stream through the viaducts of your dreams."

You can now press play.

Ants is 1/2 of the Manila-based electronica duo Outcasts of the Universe. Listen to their music here.

TV Characters I Like (Part 1)

I am a major sucker for everything Hollywood. From movies and TV shows to gossips and scandals (not the dirty ones.) It's not that I hate local TV but I have this thing for good stories, talented actors, and unpredictable plots, which I guess, are sort of lacking in the Pinoy scene. Don't get me wrong, the Philippines has lots of world-class artists, it's the TV networks I have problems with.

Okay enough whining and back to the real business. I love US shows and their stories but what I adore more are the characters and the actors/actresses who play them. Here's a list of my top boob tube personalities (fictional) and the reasons why I'm obsessed with them.

Howard Wolowitz of The Big Bang Theory

Most fans like Sheldon and his quirky-close-to-mental attitude but I get the most kicks out of little old Howie. Played by Simon Helberg, Howard is a mechanical engineer, best friend to Raj, and the only one in the bunch without a doctorate degree. He has this signature outfit of skinny pants, over-sized belt buckles, turtle necks and Chucks. He also drives a Vespa which I find really cute. He throws pick-up lines like he's God's gift to women and thinks of himself as a ladies' man which he actually isn't. He's cool because he's not.
Favorite Line: “If it’s creepy to use the Internet, military satellites and robot aircraft to find a house full of gorgeous young models so that I can drop in on them unexpectedly, then fine, I’m creepy."

Tyrion Lannister of Game of Thrones

Also known as the Imp, Tyrion is a small man with a really big attitude-- and I mean that in a positive way.The youngest son of Tywin, he is the sanest, most likable, and probably the only honorable person from House Lannister. Maybe Jaime, but no. Yes, he can be cunning at times, and protective of his dysfunctional family, but I can't help not to root for him. He is smart, probably the smartest character in all of the series, and he thankfully lacks the psychotic tendencies Cersei has. Tyrion is played by the amazing Peter Dinklage who won an Emmy for the role. I know Tyrion is a predictable pick but I won't apologize for choosing him over Jon Snow, Daenerys, or even Ned. Ned is dead for fuck's sake.
Favorite Line: "Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.

Epic Tyrion slap. I can watch this all day.

Cesare Borgia of The Borgias

Played by the gorgeous Francois Arnaud, Cesare is a medieval bad boy in chasuble. The son of Rodrigo Borgia aka Pope Alexander VI, he is a screaming epitome of sin. A cardinal by profession, Cesare engages in probably the most ungodly activities one can ever think of. Yes, including that almost incestuous relationship with Lucrezia. The most admirable thing about him is his intelligence and his love and loyalty to his family, especially to his father. Oh, plus those eyes.

Peter Bishop of Fringe

Two words: Joshua Jackson. Nah, I'm kidding. No, I'm not. Peter Bishop is one of the main protagonists of the sci-fi series Fringe. According to Wikipedia, he's a deuteragonist but for me, he'll always fight for the real world's side. He is the son of Walter Bishop (John Noble) and the love interest of Anna Torv aka Olivia Dunham. Peter's story is verrry interesting. Why? He's from a parallel universe, that's why. He has this cool, calm, and collected attitude and is very intelligent. It always makes my day whenever the episodes show him wearing that signature black jacket. Ugh. Diane Kruger, you're one lucky girl.

This ends the first part of this entry. For the second half, I will list down the female counterparts of these guys. I also plan to shortlist my favorite movie characters. That would be fun.

Sabado, Hulyo 21, 2012

Converse x M83 Design Contest

Amazing news, art + music + shoe junkies! Converse is teaming up with the French band M83 in search for the latest Chuck Taylor All Star design. Fans are encouraged to submit original drawings, sketches, paintings, and photos inspired by a specific track or the whole "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming" album. Entries will be accepted until July 31. Check out the video below for the whole mechanics.

Visit THIS for more info.

Pretty Songs

This article defined the term Pretty Song as "...one that you play in your kitchen, stirring onions that are just starting to crack in the heat of bubbling oil, the sun setting through the western window of your apartment. It is the song you play on a Sunday morning in April when you're cleaning your house, the day is sunny and blessedly free...The Pretty Song is not to be confused with the Beautiful Song. Pretty Songs are generally lighter than Beautiful Songs, which are songs that reach for big things and hit them."

As I have blogged before, every moment in one's life has a certain soundtrack, that lovely background music which intensifies the situation, whether it's sadness, happiness, or a mix of both. If that is even possible. Given it's Sunday today and the sun is actually trying to part those gloomy gloomy clouds, I'm going to list down my favorite Pretty Songs.

Click and listen.

Tell me, what are your pretty songs?

WWZDW

All my friends know that I have this close-to-creepy obsession with Zooey Deschanel. I admit, my fangirling is kind of over the top but I am quite sure I'm not the only one. The woman has fans all over the world and I am 100% positive that there are people way creepier than me.

Speaking of fangirling, I saw this website called What Would Zooey Deschanel Wear? or WWZDW. (See, someone crazier is documenting her daily outfit!) Kudos to this person. I myself can't do what he/she is doing. (But given the proper amount of time, I would. I'm kidding.)

Here are some of my favorite Zooey looks:

The 500 Days of Summer party dress.
500 Days of Summer train ride scene.
In The Sun music video polka dot dress.

Visit What Would Zooey Deschanel Wear here. Quirk it up!