Perfect Miscreation

Adele's 2012 Grammy Awards Performance!

2012-02-13T14:53:00.002+08:00

Hi peepz! I just want to post this amazing performance by one of my new favorite artists, Adele. Such an amazing performance at this year's (last night) Grammy Awards where she won all six awards she was nominated for. I bet the other artists are real proud to have been nominated alongside with her!

Moving Forward

2012-01-17T06:17:00.006+08:00

As I've said from my last post of 2011, tragedy has strucked my family as my dear father couldn't wait to meet my Mom again who passed in 2010. It's been rough losing both parents in a span of two years but I think we'll be good from this point on. I'm not sure if anyone of us have totally accepted this fact but I'm (we're) getting by.

I'm trying to live life now like it has given me a new chance to live it. I'm trying to be optimistic about everything which I find difficult. It's just not my character. I guess I don't have to be positive about everything else since a lot of things (and people) usually irritates me! Haha!

I've something great to be thankful about though. I have a new nephew! What a blessing for us. It's like some sort of a re-incarnation. When Mom left us last July of 2010, my sister Mirasol gave birth to my niece Arabella and just last January 10 - she gave birth again (clearly unplanned but definitely welcomed) but this time to a baby boy whose name I really love, Nigel Jacob! I sorta believe in re-incarnation but I think it's more of a blessings for us that these two kiddos became like some sort of a replacement from our loss. I know that my parents are watching us from above and guiding us every step of the way. Since I'm talking about my parents, it was my Nanay and Tatay's birthday last January 13 and 15. Nanay would've been 57 and Tatay 67. They're pretty young no, I guess that's life. Way too short.

And speaking of short, I just have to segue this to my current "day job" in a call center somewhere in Quezon City. Short because It's only been about 3 months since I started working here and I actually kinda enjoy it here (plus the pay), the only negative thing is that I'm stucked with some "creatures" that I will never in my entire life would wish to work with again! I'm MEAN so I call them the self-absorbed frodo and the self-centered bore. They simply think that they're the best thing to happen in the company. They're giving me such a laugh to be honest. Too pathetic.

Since this post seemed to be just updates about my life, (and being the most personal in ages) I'd also like to share my endeavor to finally try working overseas. It has been my plan since 2010 to work abroad and I'm just about ready to fly to Dubai then but Mom asked me not to push through with it - not knowing that she'd be gone that year. Going back to my plans, I think it's very much feasible to plan and really do it now. I mean, I'm not getting any younger and I am finally looking for stability. I need some first before finally settling it - to whatever career I may choose to take! Life, Oh life!

Finally, It's over four years now since I posted my first entry and I'm hoping to continue to post more personal stuff rather than just any post that would generate traffic. (adsense, click for pay etc...) LOLS. That was my mistake when I started commercializing my blog - I'm looking to transfer some post to another blog and I'm hoping that I'd find the time to update them regularly. After all, those"commercialized" stuff are my personal take on things!

Here's to a wonderful year of blogging to everyone! Let us thread this journey of life altogether peeps!

Byebye 2011

2011-12-30T03:13:00.000+08:00

Okay, so my blogging stopped here when my favorite Janet Devlin was eliminated at the X Factor UK (with Little Mix ending up winning the title over Marcus Collins.)

Anyhoo, I have been quite busy as well with my dayjob and I mostly do my updates on my fashion blog which I'm more enthusiastic about (atleast at this moment.)

I've been experiencing what they call a "writer's block"and I am hoping that I could get over this soon. A lot has happened over the past few week but I will only tell you about the most tragic that happened last week when my father passed away. I won't talk about it in details but it's just sad and oh so depressing. I am hoping though that next week, next year would bring some positivity and more blessings.

This would probably be my last blog of the year here and I just want to greet each and evey visitors of this blog a blessed 2012!

　
Cheers!
Archie

The X Factor UK 2011 Results Show 8 - Janet Devlin Eliminated!

2011-11-28T04:06:00.004+08:00

Live Blogging!

Who will be singing their final song tonight? Will it be one of Kelly’s girls or would it be the lone boy mentored by Gary Barlow? Finally, will it be Little Mix, the first group aiming to win this competition?

Opening song with The Muppets and Olly Murs!

8:16 – Jessie J singing her single WHO YOU ARE, whose NY subway video I really love!!! Plus, she looked incredible!!!

8:25 – Dermot introduced the annual charity single Wishing On A Star – with the contestants, JLS and One Direction.

8:39 Announcement of the results.

Call Out Order

Amelia Lily

Marcus Collins

Little Mix

Bottom Two: Misha B and Janet Devlin

I have a feeling that the rest of the judges but Louis will vote against Janet.

Judges Voted To Eliminate

Louis - Janet

Tulisa - Janet

Kelly - Janet

Gary - Janet

Goodbye Janet! We'll terribly miss you!

The X Factor UK 2011 Live Show 8 Recap - Top 5

2011-11-27T04:49:00.003+08:00

Live Blogging

The Top 5 acts are going to sing two songs apiece tonight to impress the judges and the voting public. Whose dreams will continue tomorrow? Who’s your favorite to move on for next week?

First Song

Little Mix

Baby by Justin Bieber/Where Did Our Love Go – Rachel Crow sang this at the American version of X Factor and thought the latter did better than them. They were all over the place. I’ve high hopes for them so I wish they would do better on their second song!

Janet Devlin

MMMBop by Hanson – She is not good in memorizing I noticed! I hope she would have an amazing performance after this train wreck!

Misha B

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper – It is yet again another amazing performance! The rapping is back!!!

Marcus Collins

I’m Your Man by Wham – The dancers were a bit distracting. Marcus, please stop copying Bruno Mars! You’re adorable enough to be just Marcus Collins,okay?!

Amelia Lily

China In Hand by T’Pau – What a very weird song choice! The performance was subtle and steady though. I’m not too keen about her performance but I’m just glad that she went back to being blonde again!

Second Song

Little Mix

Beautiful by Christina Aguilera – Their harmony was a bit off in some parts but they pull through the end! Perrie (the blonde one) was such an incredible vocalist!!!!

Janet Devlin

Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers – I actually loved her second performance! I thought her choice of song was wicked! She’s true to herself and that’s what I’m really into her as an artist!

Misha B

Killing Me Softly by The Fugees – Her song choice was a bit predictable but she sang it (as usual) really well! The only negative thing I could say about her is her lack of originality

Marcus Collins

Lately by Stevie Wonder – I love this performance better than the first one. I just find it a bit shaky at the start otherwise, it’s okay!

Amelia Lily

Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson – What an amazing performance! This girl’s amazing!!! I’m glad she came back!

Performance Of The Night

Round 1 – Misha

Round 2 – Little Mix

I think the probable bottom two for tomorrow are Marcus Collins and Misha B.

The X Factor UK 2011 Results Show 7 Recap - Craig Colton Eliminated!

2011-11-21T04:33:00.002+08:00

Live Blogging

Result’s show tonight!!! Rihanna will be performing as well as last year’s runner-up Rebecca Ferguson launching her first single entitled Nothing’s Real But Love! Who will be leaving us tonight?

Rebecca looked amazing as usual! She really has this high-end thingy going on about her! I wished her single the best of luck in the charts!

Rihanna performed her newest single We Found Love and her outfit kinda reminds me of Cher Lloyd when she performed about two weeks ago.

Call Out Order of Safe Acts

Misha B

Little Mix

Marcus Collins

Janet Devlin

So Amelia Lily and Craig Colton will be battling it out for survival! Let’s see what the judges have to say – If it’s a deadlock though, I’d love for Craig to leave.

Amelia killed the sing-off!

Judges Voted To Eliminate

Gary Barlow – Craig (backing his own act)

Kelly Rowland – Amelia (backing her own act)

Tulisa – Amelia (because she was moved.ugh)

Louis – Craig (yay!)

It’s a deadlock for the first time and the act who received the least number of votes is CRAIG COLTON! Byebye!

The X Factor UK 2011 Live Show 7 Recap - Movie Week!

2011-11-20T05:27:00.001+08:00

Tonight’s theme is all about movies! Can Misha bounced back after being in the bottom with Kitty last week? Can Janet be not-boring for Gary? Will Amelia’s luck continue after getting a second chance on the show? Will Marcus and Craig continue to impress the judges? Is this the year of Little Mix who are hoping to be the first group to win the series?

Craig Colton – License To Kill, from James Bond: License To Kill

- What a very strong performance! Great vocals and I agree with Louis and Tulisa, the song was very predictable!

Janet Devlin – Kiss Me, from She's All That

- I thought it was the perfect song for Janet and she sang it pretty well! What a charmer!

Amelia Lily – Think, from Bridget Jones

- Watching Amelia’s performance feels like watching a performance from Kitty! I love the song choice and her strong vocals but I just can’t connect to her.

Misha B – I Have Nothing, from The Bodyguard

- What an amazing performance! But I'm guessing her to in the bottom (again). Sorry boo'

Little Mix – Don’t Let Go, from Set It Off

- I love them! I love their song and the production! They looked like a legit girl band for real!!!! I can definitely see them winning this competition!

Marcus Collins – Higher And Higher, from Ghostbusters II

- This is probably his best performance to date! What a beautiful song choice, nice job gary! Gotta agree with Gary - what a way to close the show!

My Bottom Two: Misha B and Craig Colton

Performance Of The Night: Marcus Collins

The X Factor UK 2011 Results Show 6 - Kitty Says Goodbye!

2011-11-14T06:49:00.001+08:00

Misha B and Kitty Brucknell found themselves in the bottom two to sing for their dreams but only one of them can continue on the show. First act to sing is Kitty who sang a very heartfelt rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. I literally got goosebumps and was teary eyes watching Kitty performed. I know that she really want this and is working hard for it, plus the fact that she’s extraordinarily talented. Then there’s Misha B who sang Who You Are (Jessie J), it was obviously amazing and I know that she want this as bad as Kitty. Louis backed his act and sent Misha B home but the rest are pro-Misha B so the hardworking Kitty was sent home last night. It was sad but I know that my girl will make it big someday!

Good Luck KittyKat!

(Next week – Rihanna and Rebecca Ferguson will perform on the show! Wee! Rebecca was my favorite last year!)

The X Factor UK 2011 Live Show 6 Recap - Amelia Lily Back On X Factor!

2011-11-13T05:31:00.002+08:00

Live Blogging

This week’s theme is all about “Lady Gaga vs. Queen.” Will Kitty bounced back from last week’s bottom two appearances and get to sing for another show next week? Moreover, the big news this week was Frankie being axed from the show! Yay! The first four contestants who didn’t get the chance to sing for the public votes are back and one of them will be given another chance of winning the X-Factor! Who will be the lucky act? Will it be the duo 2 Shoes, Amelia, Jonjo or James Michael?

Kitty Brucknell – Don’t Stop Me Now

- Another amazing performance from Kitty! This girl never fail to deliver!

Craig Colton – Paparazzi

- I don't get all the hype about this guy. I thought the performance was safe. Way overrated,imo.

Little Mix – Telephone/Radio Gaga

- Wow! They’re amazing! The blonde one especially nailed it!!! I can definitely seeing them possibly winning the competition!

Janet Devlin – Somebody To Love

- This would have to be his best performance to date in the competition! Here’s to Janet bouncing back!!!! And Gary, you’re such a meanie so just STFU!

Marcus Collins – Another One Bites The Dust

- I thought his performance was so cabaret and a bit trying hard!

Misha B – Born This Way

- Misha reminds me of Jennifer Hudson with her new do and outfit! I don't like the arrangement of the song! I thought last week's performance was better.

And the public voted for Amelia Lily to be back on the show garnering 48% of the total votes!

Amelia Lily – The Show Must Go On

- Amazing performance from Amelia. I wonder if she'd get the votes with that pink hair. *so original*

Best Performance for me – Little Mix

Bottom Two: Janet Devlin and Marcus Collins

Filipina Model Georgina Wilson in America's Next Top Model Cycle 17!

2011-11-09T12:34:00.002+08:00

Filipina model and TV host Georgina Wilson will be featured in the coming episode of America's Next Top Model All-Stars Cycle.

Wilson tweeted earlier, "SO EXCITED to announce something that I've been keeping for so long now! I will be in this season of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL!!!! season 17!"

She will be a guest model/stylist telling the remaining girls what to do in their semi-final challenge.

Watch out for the remaining episode of America's Next Top Model Cycle 17 to see Georgina Wilson!

Watch the show locally on ETC match episode every Monday at 8PM.

the photo was a snapshot from Preview Magazine.

The X Factor UK 2011 Results Show 5 - The Risk & Johnny Robinson Eliminated!

2011-11-07T04:08:00.004+08:00

Live Blogging

Tonight’s double elimination so which two acts will leave us tonight?

The remaining contestants opened the show singing Jessie J’s Price Tag!

Call Out Order

Little Mix

Marcus

Misha B

Craig

Frankie

Janet

Bottom Three

The Risk – got the lowest number of votes and were immediately eliminated. This is just downright crazy!!!!! They performed the best last night!

Johnny and Kitty will have a sing-off!

Johnny sings Unchained Melody while Kitty sang Beautiful Disaster.

Judges Votes To Eliminate

Louis – Johnny

Tulisa – Johnny

Kelly – Johnny

Gary – Johnny

Eliminated: Johnny

The X Factor UK 2011 Live Show 5 Recap

2011-11-06T04:39:00.006+08:00

Live Blogging

I wasn’t able to make a recap of last week’s show since I’m unable to watch the live show but here I am now back on the recap for the series’ fourth live show!

Last week was a shocking week as we see two of Kelly’s girl in the bottom two - Misha B and Sophie with the latter eventually getting the boot from the mentors. This week, will Kelly’s girl bounce back or will Frankie be eliminated at last?

The theme this weekend is rock so we’ve to watch out for Craig and Janet out of their comfort zone again…

Johnny Robinson – Hung Up/You Spin Me Round

- It was again a steady performance from Johnny! I just wished there was that old crazy production like what he did during the first couple of live shows!

Janet Devlin – I Want You Back

- I thought it started great, regardless of her forgetting the lyrics – it’s nice seeing another side of her. It was still an okay performance

Craig Colton – Heaven

- It started out great since it was a ballad but tonight’s theme’s disco classic and when he started dancing, it became cheesy and a tad bit creepy.

The Risk – A Night To Remember

- Charlie once again killed it for this group! I love their choice of song and the rapping part was great!

Marcus Collins – Reet Petite

- Wow! Marcus smashed it! He doesn’t look awkward dancing at all! This is probably his best performance to date!

Kitty Brucknell – Like A Prayer

- Kitty yet again gave another great performance! She’s flawless and I hope that public will keep her! I want to see more of Kitty!

Frankie Cocozza – I Gotta Feeling

- Frankie seriously needs to gtfo. I’ve no further comment.

Misha B – Proud Mary

- Another strong performance from Misha!

Little Mix – Please Don’t Stop The Music

- Another amazing performance from this girl group!!! They look and sound amazing!

My Bottom Two: Frankie and Johnny.

Performance Of The Night: Little Mix

Tika

2011-11-03T05:08:00.005+08:00

I joined a contest in Essays.ph that is related to Halloween and the deadline was yesterday at 12 mindnight. I was cramming to get the story out of my stressed brain and I came up with this. I have to put it in a e-card form and I just used one of my favorite models’ pictures, Raina Hein. There were some errors in grammar but I just thought of trying out and send an entry atleast. I was inspired to use the name Tika when my housemate lit some candles in front of our apartment then he told me, “Pagtitika ang tawag naming dito sa province,”– that gave me the idea. So here’s my entry, please enjoy reading!

It was the first of November when my best friend and I decided to go to Sagrado. It is a place in the outskirt of Capiz. Upon arriving in the seemingly quiet town, a couple approached us asking if we are looking for a place to stay.

“Is there a place near the cliff?” I asked the elderly man. He was with his wife I guess who’s eyes became animatedly scared when I mentioned the cliff.

According to the man there are no places to stay in near the cliff however there’s a woman named Tika who lives in a small cottage near the cliff. The townspeople are scared of her because of her odd behavior. Rumors have it that she came from the town of Sarita, an isolated town in an isolated island where otherworldly creatures resides like Aswang, Tikbalang and Kapre. She came to Sagrado 20 years ago and has never spoken to anyone.

“She keeps to herself so I don’t know how she’s able to survive all these years” the elderly woman told us.

My bestfriend and I exchange glances and I know that we’ve the same thoughts.

“Could you help us go to the cottage?” my bestfriend Andy inquire.

“Oh no, I’ve never been there – no one’s been there.” said the scared man.

“Can you show us the way atleast?” I asked.

“Just go straight to that narrow road and follow the line of Balete trees until you reach the corner of where the cottage is. Please be careful you two. There is already a group of tourist who has also tried going there but they never came back. Atleast, nobody have seen them returning to the town proper.” the elderly man.

My best friend and I trudge the way to the corner of the cottage. We were both nervous, that I can tell but are not showing it. Until my best friend asked me.

“Are you sure about this Lee?” he does not sound nervous at all but he is a bit apprehensive on continuing the trek.

“Yeah – Do you believe the tale about Tika? They don’t really know her so we might as well try – that is if you want to have a good view of the place, we could ask if we could rent a room – It’d be awesome for your birds photography,” I explained.

He agreed and once we arrived near the cottage, we heard a beautiful chime like someone’s inviting us to get in the cottage. The cottage was as beautiful from afar and is made from bricks like in the Spanish era. I went in front of the house and knock three times.

Andy and I once again glance at each other. This time very nervously. I knocked again.

This time the door slowly opened and there we saw the most beautiful woman I’ve seen in my entire life. We were both awestruck by her beauty. She has straight long hair, red lips, pale skin and the most piercing eyes I have seen.

“Hi good afternoon! Are you Tika?” I greeted.

The beautiful woman smiled confirming my question.

“Do you need a place to stay in?” Tika asked in a musical-like voice.

“Yes” my best friend and I both answered.

“Join me then, I could use some company” said Tika and opened the door widely for us.

We entered the beautiful cottage. It has nothing in it but a single wooden monoblock chair. Once we’re inside, Tika closes the door behind us. We suddenly look at her. Fear on our faces.

Tika smiled slyly.

“I have been waiting for you two for quite some time now” she said.

I was horrified and I tried screaming but no voice will come out of me. My best friend suddenly passed out dead besides me and it just went all black for me.

That was 40 years ago. Now, my best friend and I are leading a group of tourist to the cottage.

For our dearest Tika…

Montana Cox Wins Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 7

2011-10-25T06:30:00.000+08:00

This 17 year-old aspiring supermodel from Melbourne is without a doubt destined for some greatness! Chosen as one of the 100 models to participate in the show’s 7^th cycle, Montana delivered one great picture to another. She’s the epitome of true natural beauty, has versatile and chameleon look with a combination of commercial and high fashion taste.

Montana was considered the frontrunner of the competition from the very start having three first call outs and has never appeared in the bottom two besting Elizabeth “Liz” Braithwaite who was declared the runner-up.

Montana’s prizes includes a modeling representation from Chic Model Management, a cover and a fashion spread in Harper’s Bazaar Australia, a Ford Fiesta and twenty thousand dollar cash from U by KOTEX. She will also be flying to New York to meet with NEXT Model Management and in hopes of launching her career internationally. That I don’t doubt will happen!

Her genuinely natural beauty is incomparable to such supermodels like Miranda Kerr and Gemma Ward and I can’t wait to see her walking for fashion weeks and in the cover of fashion magazines worldwide!

Goodluck Monty! Get those cash!

pictures c/o fox8

Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 7 Finale Episode

2011-10-25T05:15:00.000+08:00

The final three girls went to Dubai for their final photoshoot. Who will be chosen the Australia’s Next Top Model by the public???

Editorial Shoot In Dubai Dessert

Liz

Montana

Simone

Who did the best?

High Fashion Photoshoot In The Street Of Dubai

Group shot

Liz

Montana

Simone

Who will be Australia's Next Top Model?

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The X Factor UK 2011 Results Show 3

2011-10-24T03:13:00.012+08:00

LIVE BLOGGING

Kelly Clarkson kicking off the result show with her newest single Mr.Know It All coming out on Monday!

I’m very interested to see if Misha’s standing in the competition will be affected by the “alleged bullying” fiasco last night.

Now on stage - Emeli Sande and Professor Green

Bruno Mars is next on stage! Exciting!

Bruno now singing Runaway Baby! He’s phenomenal on stage!

Call Out Order of the safe acts

Marcus, MishaB, Johnny, Rhythmix, Janet, Craig, Sophie, Frankie, The Risk

Bottom Two: Kitty And Sami

Sami sang You Make Me Feel Brand New and Kitty is now singing Edge Of Glory! Kitty should stay,IMO

Judges’ vote to eliminate

Gary – Sami

Kelly – Sami

Tulisa – Kitty *stfo Tulisa!*

Louis – Sami *I love you louis!*

Eliminated: Sami

The X Factor UK 2011 Live Show 3 Recap & Review

2011-10-23T02:50:00.002+08:00

The theme this week is ROCK. Did they rocked the competition? Here’s my take on it…

Marcus Collins – Are You Gonna Go My Way? – It’s definitely his best performance to date! Amazing vocals!

Janet Devlin – Sweet Child Of Mine – My my! love the attitude tonight! Her best liveshow performance to date! IMO, she killed it!

Sami Brookes – Turn Back Time – what exactly is she wearing? It was just an okay performance for me, just not a fan of the song. Gary should stop hating!

Rhythmix – Tik Tok into Push It – Wow! Love them tonight! This was my favorite performance from them! I’m starting to believe Gary when he said that they’re the best girl band to appear on the show!

Sophie Habibis – Living On A Prayer – I’m not sure about the arrangement, it was another-standard-not-so-amazing-performance.

Craig Colton – Stop Crying Your Heart Out – It was not as great as his first performance but I think it’s decent enough to keep him for next week.

Kitty Brucknell – Live And Let Die – She’s the most exciting to watch every week if I’m being honest. It was yet again another great performance from Kitty!

Frankie Cocozza – Get Your Rocks Off – Another cringe-worthy performance. I can’t at him still in the competition.

The Risk – Crazy – Their harmony was good but I didn’t like their song choice. It was too pop-ish.

Johnny Robinson – I Believe In A Thing Called Love – Wow! The performance of the night,IMO.

Misha B – Purple Rain - It was not my favorite performance of the night but Miss Misha killed it with her vocals. (I’m just a bit disappointed with Misha’s alleged diva attitude backstage)

My Bottom Acts – Sami, Sophie and Frankie

-paddylast

The X Factor USA Top 17 Revealed!

2011-10-19T08:01:00.021+08:00

The top 17 acts to go through the live show were finally revealed tonight as each judge picked their best four acts that they think could win the competition. ( in case of Simon, he asked Melanie Amaro to comeback believing that he made a mistake for not choosing her)

Girls Category – mentored by Simon Cowell

Boys Category – mentored by L.A Reid

Over 30 Category – mentored by Nicole Scherzinger

Groups Category – mentored by Paula Abdul

inTENsity

Lakoda Rayne

Stereo Hoggz

The Brewer Boys

Next week will be a nerve-wrecking live show because after the show, each judge will choose one of their acts (2 for Simon) to leave the show cutting down the remaining contestants into 12.

The 5 acts that I think might leave are

Girls – Tiah and Simone

Boys – Astro or Phillip

Over 30’s – Dexter or Josh

Group – Stereo Hoggz or The Brewer Boys

Who do you think should 5 acts that should leave the competition?

Vote For Montana Cox To Win The Cycle 7 Of Australia’s Next Top Model!

2011-10-19T02:27:00.003+08:00

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Yes! I am playing favoritism now amongst the remaining finalists of the Cycle 7 of Australia’s Next Top Model which is currently one of my favorite shows and is about to have its finale on the 25^th of this month.

The public will now have a say on who should win the cycle with Montana Cox clearly the front-runner needing your votes!

If this is all about the judges, Montana will surely win this one easily but I’d like to give my fair share as a “Montana stan” and help her gain more votes for the finale that will be held live at the historic Sydney Opera House.

So if you are a global fan like me! You can vote for her through Facebook and Twitter! Just click both links!

Let’s do this Monty fans!!!

Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 7 Episode 11 Photoshoot - Hollywood Glamour In The Air

2011-10-17T21:16:00.005+08:00

We’ve a week to wait for this cycle’s live finale and it seems that Montana already have this one in the bag with her consistent call outs from the last photo shoots. Can the other girls snatch the momentum from her or it’s really Montana’s game all along?

Here are the final four posing like Hollywood stars up in the air! Who lived up to their expectations and who failed miserably and needs to go home?

Liz

Montana

Rachel

Simone

Call Out Order

Real Steel Film Review

2011-10-17T20:46:00.005+08:00

@Gateway Cinema 5 w/D Oct13,2011

Director: Shawn Levy

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lily, Hope Davis

Real Steel tells the story of Charlie Kenton played by Hugh Jackman who travels around with his fighting robots in tow. It is loosely based on the short story by Richard Matheson entitled Steel where fighting robots are the new form of entertainment through the sport of boxing.

While Charlie is on the road, he received bad news about the death of his old beau leaving him an 11-year old son named Max who now needs a guardian. He was then summoned to attend the custody hearing of his son whom he willingly gave to his sister-in-law in exchange of $100,000. His sister-in-law’s husband offered him half the money to take care of Max while they were on vacation. Charlie agreed and took Max with him who proves to be a very strong-willed kid and whose love for video games helps train his robots and Atom, a sparring robot found by Max in a junkyard and successfully fielded it into the World Robot Boxing Championship.

Dakota Goyo who played Max was an absolute darling on the big screen. His immense passion was clearly established with his relationship to Atom. I thought the dancing scenes were funny and it gives you that giggling feeling about the kid that served as an appetizer to an impending good fight, sort of like waiting for a Manny Pacquiao versus a Mexican boxer bout.

Hugh Jackman really delivered his role’s full potential. There were pretty touching moments that simply do magic into the film’s action-packed sequences. These sequences are well executed, as they do not exaggerate real battles but conform into the flow of the film.

The support was also impressive coming from Charlie’s love interest Bailey (played by Evangeline Lily) and his sister-in-law played by Hope Davis.

Another good thing about this film is that it has a vision. The cohesive storyline made it an enduring two-hour flick; you won’t even notice that it was that long. It was a normal story that does not need any twists or shocking scenes to lure you into watching it. It simply is just about robots and the father and son relationship. It may be the result of excellent special effects or good cinematography or maybe even good soundtrack but it boils down to the fact that it was one heck of a film that surely adults and kids alike would enjoy.

My Rating: 9/10

This film review was first posted at Pinoy Exchange. Read all my film reviews at Pinoy Exchange Official PEx Movie Reviews.

-paddylast

The X Factor UK 2011 Results Show 2

2011-10-17T03:00:00.002+08:00

British (boy) band The Wanted performed and Katy Perry who’s donning a pink hair yet again singing The One That Got Away. – dead. >_< (geek in the pink)

Call Out Order of the safe acts

The Risk, Janet Devlin, Craig Colton, Johnny Robinson, Misha B, Sami Brookes, Rhythmix, Sophie Habibis, Kitty Brucknell, Marcus Collins.

The rest but Frankie Cocozza (Gary) and Nu Vibe (Tulisa) were pitted against each other to sing for survival as they received the lowest number of public votes.

In the end, the judges decided to eliminate Nu Vibe

Judge’s vote to eliminate.

Louis – Nu Vibe

Kelly – Nu Vibe

Tulisa – Frankie Cocozza (backed her own act)

Gary – Nu Vibe (back his act)

The X Factor UK 2011 Live Show 2 Recap & Review

2011-10-16T03:28:00.003+08:00

The 12 remaining acts will not battle it out for the public votes. Live Show 2 theme’s Love And Heartbreak which should be interesting for the ladies and the group. Here’s my 2 cents on their performances tonight.

Nu Vibe (With Or Without You) – They’re just off as a group,tbh.

Sami Brookes (I Will Always Love You) – I thought it was weaker than her lastweek's performance. IMO,It was too big a song for her perhaps or the arrangement was somewhat off?

Craig Colton (Best Thing I Ever Had) – It’s not as good as last week and I find it way over the top.

Janet Devlin (I Can't Help Falling In Love With You) – I’m not really sure about the song choice but she's really a league of her own because she's got her own unique voice. With that being said, I cannot say that it was a spectacular performance but it was still okay. She'll make it far in the competition, that's for sure.

Frankie Cocozza (The Scientist) – The song was too big for him! He can’t reach some note and it’s obvious that he’s forcing / exerting too much effort. I want him gone next,tbh.

Johnny Robinson (Can’t Get You Out Of My Head) – It was a bit creepy yet entertaining! Creepy at most parts though. J

Marcus Collins (Russian Roulette) – Marcus has a great voice but he doesn’t have a very strong stage presence.

Rhythmix (I’m Like A Bird) – dead. >_<

Misha B (Would I Lie To You) – Thank gawd she didn’t rap this time. I want to hear her sing all throughout the song to highlight her vocal prowess. Job well done Misha B!

The Risk (Just The Way You Are) – IMO, one of the best performance of the night. This manufactured group should go far if they continue their consistency because they’re really good!

Sophie Habibis (Wherever You Will Go) – It was a bit mediocre but better than a couple of acts. I hope she’d get more exposure for people to know who she was. Goodluck Sophie!

Kitty Brucknell (It’s Oh So Quiet) – I am very surprised because she’s actually an amazing singer! She gave the best performance of the night,IMO!

My Bottom Two: Johnny Robinson and Nu Vibe

Richwell Trading Christmas Sale Of 2011!

2011-10-15T16:43:00.005+08:00

It’d be my third time to attend the annual Christmas sale of the Richwell Trading this year and I mostly buy toys for my (so far) two god children. I also buy some stuff for myself of course.

So here are the dates peepz!

November 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

December 2 – 4, 9 – 11, 16-20

Below is the address of their new venue.

#34 Scout Torillo corner Scout Limbaga, Quezon City.

Who Is Playing Nahuel In Breaking Dawn?

2011-10-13T16:19:00.002+08:00

I’m into Breaking Dawn frenzy right now as I just finished the book again (yup, I’ve read it for the nth time) in preparation for the part one of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 on November 18.

One of the most interesting character in the book is Nahuel who appeared during the last part of the book when Aro was about to give his vote on whether to destroy Renesmee or not. He was about 150 years old a half-human, half-vampire who testified that their kind wouldn’t be in anyway be a danger to the vampire society…you get the gist! J (yeah…read the book!)

I was thinking of the likes of Josh Hutcherson to play the character so I was a bit surprised when actor J. D Pardo was signed to play the role. Now, that should be interesting.

Oh,btw. It’s not until next year that you would see Nahuel…gotta be patient Twihards!

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 18 – US vs. UK Models?

2011-10-13T15:39:00.003+08:00

The All Star Cycle 17 just started 4 weeks ago and is already halfway to the finale and at this stage; the ANTM staff have already started shooting for the [alleged] Cycle 18 where aspiring models from two countries will battle it out in the hopes of becoming “next top model” in America.

It was reported that there would be seven girls each coming from Britain and the US that will try to outshine each other next cycle.

There will also be some changes in the panel as Vogue Editor-At-Large Andre Leon Tally will be leaving the show after 4 cycles of being a judge and will be replaced by fashion publicist and reality star herself, Kelly Cutrone.

Are you still watching or Do you still watch the show at all? I admit that watching ANTM is one of my guilty pleasures on TV and let’s just see if this show would last until it’s 100^th Cycle. LOL

Rihanna Is 2011's Sexiest Woman Alive

2011-10-12T12:33:00.002+08:00

Esquire magazine just named Rihanna 2011's Sexiest Woman Alive! I love Rihanna and I really think that she deserved the title because she’s a woman of power, substance and pure sex appeal!

Bacolod Invites You To The Masskara Festival 2011!

2011-10-11T13:18:00.002+08:00

The city of smiles is inviting you to experience the colorful Masskara Festival! Watch these beautiful videos to lure you to join one of the most wonderful events of the year!

and visit the Masskara Festival Official Site