Top Ten Films of 2007 (Highest-grossing)

Here are the highest grossing films of 2007 (from http://www.boxofficemojo.com/)

1. Spider-Man 3 ($336,530,303)

2. Shrek the Third ($321,012,359)

3. Transformers ($319,071,806)

4. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End ($309,420,425)

5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ($292,004,738)

6. The Bourne Ultimatum ($227,471,070)

7. 300 ($210,614,939 )

8. Ratatouille ($206,445,654)

9. The Simpsons Movie ($183,135,014)

10. Wild Hogs ($168,273,550) - this crap earned something?!

Vp's Top Movies of the Year 2007

While admittedly some these films are blunders and/or potential blockbusters, they are the films that made me excited when watching it in the theater and heavily anticipated them on DVD. Let the countdown begin.

10. Grindhouse (Planet Terror/Death Proof) - Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's double feature was a definite must watch for me. While it bombed at the box-office, it's intense action and over the top gore makes it a worthy addition to my fave films.


9. Hairspray - I have soft side for musicals. I loved each scene that went into this film... and seeing John Travolta in drag is a plus.


8. Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End - Though the running time was almost clocked in at 3 hours, it was pure fun and thrills in the last (?) chapter of the Pirates trilogy.


7. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Harry's 5^thyear at Hogwarts were met with inevitable chaos when Lord Voldemort, err... He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named begins to silently wreak havoc on the wizarding world. With superb performances by Imelda Staunton and Helena Bonham Carter, this is surely a must-see.


6. The Bourne Ultimatum - I'm really not a fan of films like these. However, since seeing the 2^ndfilm, I was attached to the film. In the 3^rdfilm, which supposedly is the end of the Bourne series, finds Jason Bourne on track to find the reason why people are pissed with him. Fueled with non-stop action, this film adds a satisfying finale to a great trilogy.


5. 300 - Frank Miller's graphic novel about 300 Spartans that went against all odds against their enemies of a million in count. Gore and epic action ensures. Plus, memorable lines that shall not be forgotten: "This is SPARTA!" or "SPARTANS! Tonight we dine in hell!"


4. Ratatouille - Pixar never fails to amuse us with simple storylines with heart. A story of a rat who wants to become a chef is the focus of their latest offering. Superb animation and touching moments make this one of the best animated films of the year.


3. Spider-Man 3 - While I'm die-hard Spider-Man movie fan, I was disappointed with the 3^rd film. There's too much storylines to be told and the villains were too blunt. Still, the epic action sequences make up for it. While it may not be the best, I still like it.


2. Die Hard 4.0 (Live Free or Die Hard) - Ah, even old age cannot stop John McClane in preventing terrorists from messing with the U.S. of A. Filled with thrilling car chases and stunts and explosions, along with Willis' signature line, this is simply a must-watch.


1. Transformers - Being a fan of the toy line and the cartoon, I almost cannot sleep the night before this movie opened. While some critics may bash the storyline and Michael Bay's directing, I still loved the film. After all, it's the robots I'm interested in seeing.

Special Mentions: Hot Fuzz, Knocked Up, Superbad, The Simpsons Movie

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone! I can't believe 2007 is almost over! But I must say, this is one of my favorite years. Never have I accomplished so much things this year. I finally decided to leave my call center job (which is no offense, I really hated), I found a job abroad that I really, really loved. I'm finally on track and somewhat know what I want in the future. Thanks to my Tita, who pulled all the stops to help me on each step I take. Thanks to my 'tatay' and 'nanay', who have given me all the guidance that I will ever need. Thanks to my family, which somehow became the sole reason why I'm doing all of these. Thanks to my barkada (ANI!) which never forgot me even we were far apart. Raissa, Beans, Noel, Nat, Onch, FJ, Bebang, Shayne and Foxy. Thanks to Densie, who has always been there for me. To Jeah, even though we're continents apart, still lets me feel the comfort of having a true friend. To Glai, whose mystery still bedazzles me, thanks for the great advices. And to everyone, just a simple 'Thank You' from me means a big thing to you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2008, bring it on!

Birthdays and holidays

December 17th marks my 23rd birthday. It's my first birthday here in Dubai. It was fun, we got to eat outside and I got a blueberry cheesecake from my Tita. While I still miss home, I think I'll survive. It's a good way to start the Eid Holidays... So 5 days of doing nothing! (woohoo?!). I'm pretty sure next week will be swamped with work, but still, enjoy this until it lasts. Happy Birthday to me and Happy Holidays (muslim or not) to everyone! This was a pic of me blowing the candle. One year older.

A foggy morning

Waking up to see a fog covered surroundings made me remember the game Silent Hill, where the creepy world is covered by mysterious creatures all hidden in the fog. Well, it seems Dubai never fails to amaze me. This shot was taken about 5:55am on my way to work. I actually running becuase the place really creeped me out.

Inday

I recently was receiving text messages from my friends in the Philippines about a housemaid named "Inday", who apparently knows more about the English language than any UP College professor knows about. Her quick wits and uber-precise and carefully chosen English words and explanations were enough to give someone a nosebleed. The text craze following Inday's adventures and lovelife and even with here bitter rival, "Ederlyn" has sparked curiosity on Filipinos all over the globe, who eagerly await Inday's next nose-bleeding quote.

Recently, a friend of mine showed this blog: Blog ni Inday, which documents all text messages and stories by the famed housemaid. While some may find it corny or over-acting at times, it's where I find a small amount of smiles and laughters whenever I'm lonely. Recently, the Probe Team aired an episode chronicling Inday's impact for Filipinos everywhere (video below this post).

Yan-yan

I remember that I used to ask my 'lola' to buy me this snack. Yan-yan are stick biscuits that you dip in rich milk chocolate. The moment I saw this on the store, I immediately bought one in excitement. The child in me suddenly came out (as witnessed by my eating buddy Irish). I loved eating every piece and slowly eating the remaining chocolate dip. It was satisfying! Guess I'll have more trips to the supermarket looking for this one... :-)

Winter

I never knew Dubai had winters. Well, technically it doesn't snow. But still the season is getting pretty cold... even in the afternoon. This picture was taken when I was on my way to work. It's actually a chilly 19 degrees! At least it's a good thing. I was thinking if i was back in the Philippines, christmas lights were already lined up on the streets, with 'parols' everywhere. I'm definitely missing the Christmas spirit from here. I just hope my holidays (and my birthday) would be okay. Happy Holidays!

Facebook

I recently signed up to a Facebook account. I know there's already a lot of social networking sites out there, but somehow Facebook caught my attention with its unique design and interface. If you want to add me, click the the Facebook badge below. Cheers!

vP's Top Movie Picks for Halloween

Happy Halloween everyone! This halloween, instead of dressing up in a costume and knocking doors at my neighborhood saying "trick or treat" (which I know I'm too old to do), I'll instead immerse myself on watching scary movies. Here some of my picks for the best films to watch on All Hallow's Eve. Some of you may argue on some of the films I placed on this list, but these are my favorites. If you have any violent reactions, let’s take it out to the parking lot (kidding!). Bring out the popcorn and have one hell of a night!

Exhibit A: The Classics

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

“Hello, Clarice…” those are the chilling words that came out of the mouth of infamous cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) while speaking to FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster). Overall the film may not be as scary as you think, but seeing Hannibal’s eyes stare blankly at you just is just plain creepy.

Scariest scene: When Clarice discovers what’s inside the jar.

Halloween (1978)

A deranged 6 year-old-boy kills her older sister. Boy was locked away in a sanitarium. After 15 years, boy gets out, wields a large butcher knife and starts murdering babysitters – all on All Hollow’s Eve. Halloween was one of the best slasher films I’ve seen. John Carpenter’s classic was one of the few horror movies that are really scary.

Scariest scene: When Laurie shouts out for Tommy as Michael is approaching.

Poltergeist (1982)

Imagine you build your dream house on a sacred Indian burial ground. Definitely you’re bound to see spirits in no time. This disturbing tale of the supernatural really was so scary, even the real actors died a couple of months after shooting the film, which makes it even creepier.

Scariest scene: When the little girls stared at the TV and said, “They’re here”

The Exorcist (1978)

The devil really is a scary being. In this film it manages to turn innocent young Regan into a deranged demon from hell. I actually was praying when watching this.

Scariest Scene: The spider-walk stairway descent (Available only on “The Version You’ve Never Seen”)

The Omen (1976)

What if the 6 year old boy you had was actually the spawn of Satan?! The Omen may not offer edge of your seat thrills, but thinking that a little boy is capable of doing nasty deaths is enough is to get you scared.

Scariest Scene: When Damien’s nanny commits suicide on his 6^th birthday.

Carrie (1976)

This film taught me not to make fun of overly serious geeks in school. They might turn out to have telekinesis and might just kill you on your prom. Ah, imagine all that blood on my tux!

Scariest Scene: What else?! The prom scene!

Jaws (1975)

A then unknown Steven Spielberg made a splashing debut with his little fish film. Haha! And you thought it was safw to go back to the water.

Scariest Scene: Not much of the scene, but just the theme itself, “dum, dum” is scary.

Evil Dead (1981)

Before Sam Raimi went to direct Spider-Man, he had his own superhero, and his name was Ash. A mix of sublime comedy amidst a horror background, this is one of the cult classics that’s a definite must watch.

Scariest Scene: When they start reading from the Book of the Dead and… well, you know what happens next.

Alien (1979)

Director Ridley Scott’s film was thought to be another sci-fi movie ala Star Wars. But no, enter a large spaceship (with claustrophobic surroundings), a then unknown Sigourney Weaver in the lead, and a face-hugging, chest-bursting alien on the loose, and you’ve got yourself a 2 hour scare ride from start to finish.

Scariest Scene: When the alien bloodily bursts out of Kane’s chest.

Exhibit B: The Remakes

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

This is one of the few remakes I actually liked. The scares were there and all gore that you can possibly imagine. Plus, you get to experience Jessica Biel’s boo-tay. (I can’t believe I just said that)

Scariest Scene: When Erin hides inside a meat processing plant (inside a dead animals carcass) to escape from Leatherface.

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Ah, Zack Snyder’s remake of the George Romero classic was truly one of the zombie films I really enjoyed. Trapped in mall with the dead lurking outside, you can’t help but fell safe that your favorite coffee shop is still in tact.

Scariest Scene: When Ana sees the chaos in the streets and realizes what’s going on.

The Ring (2002)

Though many still love the original Japanese movie, I still dug this remake. Naomi Watts really was a good choice for the lead. This movie reminded me not to accommodate calls that says “seven days” in a whispered voice.

Scariest Scene: When dear old Samara comes out of the TV.

Exhibit C: The Modern Thrillers

Se7en (1995)

This story follows a two detective on a route to catch a serial killer that tortures his victims according to the seven deadly sins. And I never imagined Kevin Spacey to be this bad.

Scariest Scene: When Brad Pitt discovers what’s inside the box.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

This mock documentary about three filmmakers who are on a search about a local urban myth caused quite a stir when it was released back in 1999. Although none of it was true, it still sends chills down my spine every time I see this film.

Scariest Scene: The ending… “what was that?”

Exhibit D: All time favorite

The Scream Trilogy (1996, 1997, 2000)

Wes Craven’s horror movie about a bunch of movie crazed teenagers stalked by movie crazed serial killer gained positive reaction and ultimately the horror genre. Writer Kevin Williamson’s edgy script combined thrills and weird tongue-in-cheek situations that spawned 2 more sequels. A definite watch for everyone.

Scariest Scene: When Drew Barrymore died in the opening scene. I mean, who kills a major character in the opening scene?

Movie Review: Resident Evil Extinction

Resident Evil may be one of those films harshfully bashed by critics, but still one of those that people truly enjoy watching. I think the first movie was good, and the second movie was better (though that fight scene with the shaking cameras truly gave me a headache). Extinction continues from Apocalypse, with the whole troop moving through desert-ridden Las Vegas. A bunch of new characters are introduced, though noticeable is the absence of Jill Valentine. Where is she? What happened to her? Ah well, maybe they didn't pay her enough. Anyways, the story was still the usual. But the action scenes are good. The film may be shallow, but there's something in the RE series that's still very watchable. Still, a good movie to pass time by. The ending screams out for another sequel, but I think that would be a much better story. *SPOILERS* ahead: I can't wait seeing RE's version of Attack of the Clones... Hehe. Resident Evil Extinction: 7/10

EID MUBARAK!

Eid Mubarak everyone! Now that Ramadan's over, everything's back to normal. As well, back to waiting long hours in the bus stop. Hehe.

Dubai sunrise

Traffic is too much here in Dubai that normally the time it takes for me to go my work (which is about 10 minutes) takes about an hour and a half, and that's if you've been able to catch a bus...

Public transport here is so irregular, and that's the only I hate about this place. I just hope something can be done. And knowing Dubai, I'm sure they'll find solutions and deliver results immediately.

Here is a shot of the sun just about to rise on the City of Dubai. It's a relaxing sight, amidst all of the traffic that crawl all through the city.

And yes, I leave that early. My work starts at 9am... and I leave my place at 6am, just to evade the traffic. It seems that they've gotten obsessed in developing this city that its turning into one big construction site. Are they that excited? What can I do, I'm just an expat here trying to make a living...

In general

This quotation is one of those funny lines made my friends. He was actually meaning to start his sentence with “In general” but somehow ended up writing “Imburnal (Sewage canal)”. Ah, those were the college days.

However, I asked myself the question; “In general”… what do I feel right now? It’s like answering a better part of an interview. Well, working here was a blast. I had fun meeting a WHOLE lot of wonderful people. But besides that, I still miss home. I know some of you may say that I have a wonderful opportunity here. But it seems for the last 4 months I’ve been missing home so terribly. I guess it’s too early to tell right now what I feel. Probably I’ll just spend these next few months looking blankly at my computer screen and decide if all of these would ultimately be worth it. Others may say that you really have to sacrifice everything but I guess I’m really not that patient. “Blame it on the milkman” as they say.

What a week!

I know it’s not yet the weekend but I am now actually very tired and can’t wait for Friday! Last week my grandparents came here in Dubai for a short vacation before going on a 3-month stay at the UK. It was great seeing them again.

For the past week we’ve been constantly on the move, going to malls and eating out, treating ‘tatay’ and ’nanay’ for a quick trip around the city. But it was tiring. Now that everything seems to be back to normal, I am now feeling tired and sleepy due to last week’s hectic ‘agenda’…

I wanna sleep… (Insert yawning emoticon here…)

GITEX Technology Week 2007

GITEX, or Gulf Technology Exhibition 2007, was held in the Dubai World Trade Centre last September 8-12, 2007 in the heart of the city. It was my first time to attend such conferences/exhibitions. The thing that got me excited is that all of the top manufacturers will be showcasing their newest products. It was actually very tiring, but what I discovered (as I am part of the media and has to interview people for the magazine), I got to meet a lot of people. It was really fun, at first you would think that these people (some of them were General Managers and Managing Directors) were all about serious… but no, every one of them was fun and upbeat in their interviews. I was really glad I met them. And I saw a whole lot of new LCDs, PDAs, and mobile phones. And the best part of being a media? Freebies! I got a whole lot of stuff from GITEX 2007… Wow, I think I’ll definitely be coming back next year. Here are a couple of shots:

The Main Hall

The Dubai World Trade Centre

Sony's Largest Projector

Sony's VAIO Tablet PC

Samsung's ultra sleek mobile phone

See that 108" plasma at the background?

Samsung's Blu-ray and HD-DVD combo player

Samsung's Blu-ray theater

Sony's 'thin' Vaio

Hummer H2!

Panasonic's 108" plasma screens

Harry Potter in High Definition

Marvel at the world's largest home projector

Giorgio Armani - Attitude

It Armani’s new scent. I was actually settling between CKIN2U and this one. But this one won me over. It has a definite smell that really encompasses the Armani brand. Why make such a big deal about this perfume? This is actually the first time I ever bought a perfume (those body sprays from Bench doesn’t count). I even got a free Hugo Boss deospray from my purchase. Now I’m deciding whether I’ll open it or not. Hehe. Visit website here.

Rob Zombie’s Halloween

Ever since watching Scream, I’ve developed a liking for horror (particularly slasher) movies. And I think everyone will agree that Halloween is still the best among the lot. John Carpenter’s 1978 film did what others can’t: it made you actually scared - not because of sudden frights and loud music, but with the actual notion that Michael Myers could be real. And now that Rob Zombie has a new Halloween film that he calls a ‘re-imagining’ of the first film, I actually am excited with this… (even though some die hard fans hate the idea of remakes) Just recently I found a workprint version of the film, meaning the film isn’t finalized yet, and some scenes may or may not be in the final theatrical cut. Well, I better watch this now, just to see which one is better. Time to get my popcorn… (cue creepy Halloween theme)… dum dum dum...

Movie Review: The Bourne Ultimatum

This is usually the type of film I’d only watch once. But seeing it as a trilogy finally makes sense. By far its one of the best movies that I’ve seen this year. The 3^rd movie ties up all the loose ends that were left unanswered in the first 2 films. Matt Damon was great as always, and never did I think that the he was able to do action. The pacing was great, and the action? Wow, it was really exhilarating. The storyline was also good and Joan Allen was at her best again, supporting actors like Julia Stiles definitely made this film a definite must watch. The Bourne Ultimatum: 8/10

The irregularities of public transport

Wow I never realized I’d let week pass by without posting a blog entry. I immersed myself at work, keeping myself busy with reviewing things and at the same time enjoying what I do. Yesterday though was a hassle, not because of work, but due to the time I spent waiting for a bus to go home. Imagine this: I went out at exactly 5:10pm, so I may be able to catch the 5:30pm bus (I still have to walk a long way to the bus stop). To my surprise, not even one bus (that passes through my home) came by… and it’s already pass 7pm. Wow! I never imagined to wait that long! Finally, I just decided to walk, thinking I would arrive at my destination faster than any vehicles around… (Even if you got on a bus, intense traffic will still cost you more time). This is the only thing I hate about this place, the irregularity of public transport. The RTA said they would want people to consider alternate modes of transport, but how can people adjust to that scheme if we would spend hours just waiting for a bus. Now, they’ve tried reasoning that the Dubai Metro is on its way to becoming a reality… but that is still a few years away. Additionally, I can now take a tour of the city free with every bus ride. Why? Due to the enormous detours the bus has to take. I mean, why is everyone in a hurry to develop this city? They want Dubai to be a major tourist destination in the Middle East, they keep populating this place. *Sigh* I just wish something could be done immediately.

The top 10 movies in the Philippines... so far.

2007 has been a year of sequels and three-quels. Filipino moviegoers today are much influenced by Hollywood films, even preferring to watch them instead of movies that are our own. But now, it seems Pinoy films are already reaping in the box office, thanks to wide publicity, creative production, and most notably, a decent plot. At least Spider-Man 3 is still at top... while it wouldn't hurt if Transformers became number 1.

Top ten films in the Philippines (As of August 2007):

1. Spider-Man 3
2. Transformers
3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
4. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
5. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (someone actually watched this?)
6. Shrek the Third
7. Die Hard 4.0
8. Ouija (I wanna see this)
9. Ghost Rider
10. Ang cute ng ina mo (-> Haha)
    

My first Krispy Kreme

I never had the chance to taste the Krispy Kreme doughnut. All I know is that it is Homer Simpson’s favorite. Before, Krispy Kreme branches were only in the US, and I have already left when it opened in the Philippines.

Now I get to taste it for the first time here in Dubai. Wow, it tasted really, really good. I’m not saying that because everyone says it is. But it is really that delicious. Wish I could have more…. Well, everything comes at a price. Each doughnut costs about 4.50 Dirhams… that amounts to about 60 pesos per doughnut. (What?!)

Weekend Movie Marathon: Part Deux

Despite the weird occurrences that happened this weekend, I still got to enjoy a few movies that I didn’t get to see in the theaters.

28 Weeks Later – I actually thought the first one was good. So now I expected a lot from this sequel. The good thing is, I actually enjoyed it. There definitely some jump out moments. But what I liked was the movie’s ability to let you care for the main characters. The story was clichéd, yet still unique. I really enjoyed watching it. 28 Weeks Later: 8/10




Hot Fuzz – I’m a big fan of Shaun of the Dead. I never knew talents like Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright existed. They’re one of the most funny and creative people on the planet. The story is simple, yet very entertaining. This is of those films I’d love to buy on DVD to watch over and over again. Hilariously funny! Hot Fuzz: 9/10

Frustrations and pressures

Did you ever get that feeling that everything you do is always wrong? Or that every itsy bitsy tiny mistake you make seems to be something that you committed serious? Well, it was a weird weekend for me.

I don’t know, but for some reason I got scolded a lot. There was a time when I was just sitting down to eat, and then I was told that I didn’t get the water for drinking. After that, I was told that how am I going to survive living by myself if I can’t even get a bottle of water. Shocked that I am, I tried to explain, but I thought explaining myself would only make matters worse.

Another was when we were buying groceries. The moment we came back, I just turned on the TV. Just tried to see what’s on it (as most people do). Again I was told that here I am again trying to watch TV when I should be helping with the unpacking of the groceries. Well, actually I am going to help, and I just turned on the TV. Guess that was a big mistake.

Since then, Every move I make is a careful one. Awkward as it sounds, I am now actually afraid. I don’t know what happened; probably I was just caught in one of its mood swings…

Also, I might add. Once you’ve committed a mistake or did something really, really, wrong (for them at least). People would make it a point to remind you of that mistake every day. Even if you say that you actually did not do anything wrong, you can’t defend yourself, because you didn’t say anything. In the first place if you actually said something and started defending yourself… It’s not worth it. You’ll only be able to hear more scolding.

And then probably days after, when you finally get the guts to say it, just to be open and honest… Dismissal is only what you’ll get. You’ll either be told again that you are too sensitive… saying that it was only a small thing and you should probably dismiss it or be scolded again yet for another reason you can’t seem to understand.

So now you can get a grasp of what I feel right now. I’m not mad, just shocked that despite doing my best and trying to suppress my feelings (I’m feeling very homesick), I guess that just isn’t enough… and probably you know now why I don’t tell such things… Pressures really arise when people expect so much from you. You have to try and let them see you can do it… even if you really, really, can’t.

From dreams to nightmares...

Last night, I had those dreams where it went from a nice little dream to some people say a ‘nightmare’. I guess this is the stuff horror movies are made of, and I think I ought to share it with you guys.

My family and I were going on a skiing trip (even though I’ve never seen snow in my entire life). It was great dream; I get to spend a nice quality time with my family. We were then staying in this wooden cottage near the mountains and have a comfy fireplace. I was dressing up in PJ’s and immediately went to bed. I woke up suddenly in the middle of the night and heard a tip-toeing sound, as if like someone was walking in the hallway outside of out room. It couldn’t be anyone from my family as they were all fast asleep with me in the room.

Then I just saw the door of our room open slowly, but I couldn’t see anything. Feeling a little afraid now, I remained in my bed and hid under the covers. Then I tried to see what it is. From my bed, lying down, I saw a top of a head. I could only see the top of the head because it seemed like it was crawling towards me. Somehow I didn’t feel any fear… until it went up my bed and saw her face. Yes, it was a girl. She actually reminded me of the creepy ghost woman crawling down the stairs from the Grudge movie. I saw her face, it was lifeless. Her lips were white and she just blankly stared at me. Then she suddenly grabbed my throat and started choking it. I couldn’t scream or even move. Deep in my sleep I just wished I would wake up.

And then I did, good thing my tita didn’t notice me. I was actually panting and breathing heavily. I went to go drink a glass of water. It was creepy. I never had a dream like that before. And it definitely scared me. It was 3:30am, and from that moment I just closed my eyes and tried to sleep again. I wish I wouldn’t have a dram like that again. I still get chills when I remember that dream.

Review: The Simpsons Movie

I really am not a die-hard Simpsons fan. But every once in a while, I find myself watching the series on TV. I can't believe its a;ready been running for 18 years! Well, I guess now they've cashed in on the franchise by making the inevitable "Simpsons Movie". The plot is simple, with Homer placing Springfield in jeopardy after he pollutes the river with his 'pig crap' silo. Which in turn makes the American Government place Springfield in a huge glass dome. While the story was overly shallow, I still found my self laughing at some scenes. It indeed was very funny. Everyone on the casts still gives life to each of the yellow-colored characters. All in all, I had fun watching the film. But I guess it wouldn't make any difference if this were a one-hour special episode. The Simpsons Movie: 7/10

Spider-Man 4 news...

I really thought the franchise is done after part 3. Though I was somewhat disappointed with part 3 and thought the trilogy was okay, I'm a bit excited if they ever plan to make another Spider-Man film. Well, here's what director Sam Raimi can say so far:

""I want to help contribute to the production," he said. "I don't know if I'll just be a producer on it but if I can work with the writer in such a way so that directing would be right for me, I don't know...."


Will he come back as a director? I hope so.

Read more about that at ComingSoon.net

Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

After 6 days I finally finished the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. My reactions? It was great! It was actually very thrilling from the moment you read the first chapter up until it ends. J.K. Rowling definitely made Harry Potter’s world seem so real that even reading it would take you to the action. A lot of deaths happened, but I really think they were necessary. I also loved how all characters and places came full circle on this book. Really, really good! The only negative thing I would like to comment about is that the Epilogue was somewhat ‘cheesy’. I liked it, but somehow there was something in the writing on that epilogue that makes it like tasteless. Anyways, I really liked it. And this is easily one of the best books in the series (after Prisoner of Azkaban, of course.) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: 8.5/10