James Bone 007 Is Back!!!

No, there wasn't any mis-typing on my part. James Bone 007 is truly back! Alive and kicking once more on widescreen! Oh, it really brings back the good days of the 80's... *grin*

Who is James Bone you asked? Well, no other than the sexiest man in Philippine cinema (and probably would take on Arnold Schwarzenegger anywhere and anytime to a duel)! Do you have an idea who he is now? He is Palito!!!!

OMG, the moment I saw the poster of Enterpool: CSIA (Central Service [?] In Action) in SM Megamall, my jaw literally dropped! Will this be the one that'd take Philippine cinema in its wings and bring her to the top? And imagine how blessed I feel when I was given the chance to see its full trailer!!!! *wow*

Dig this: from the moment the trailer had started until the time it ended, people were laughing their asses off! It was even carried over to the next trailer shown!

Enterpool has all the ingredients of a blockbuster! Of course, who would miss out on Palito who went on hiatus for a long time? Co-starring with him is Mhykel Chan who is dubbed as the "Jackie Chan of the Philippines!" (They even share the same surname!) As for the love angle, there's what's-her-name who became the champion in taekwondo several times. As if they are not enough, screen legends like Tony Ferrer and Ramon Zamora even joined the cast! My oh my! An all-star cast! *siyet!*

Enterpool is a combination of action, comedy, and romance. Who knows, there might even be a drama underneath all the laughs. Where can you find a movie where you see all the ropes used to lift actors on air or the steel bars lifting the cars? Which movie have you seen where the stunt double appears right before your eyes while suddenly changing back into the actor himself? (The movie has magic and sorcery, as well!) Most of all, where can you see Tony Falcon (Ferrer), Bruce Lee (Zamora), and James Bone (Palito) together in one movie? Only in Enterpool! Not to mention that it is the initial offering of "Starbone Presentation (?)"! This is already classic!

Who would imagine that in this day and age, such film would still exist? Truly, a must-see in the Philippine cinema! This is the kind of film where you could say, "Trailer pa lang, ulam na!" *grabe!*

Anong sinabi ng Dubai nina Claudine Barretto at Aga Muhlach at Lovestruck ng GMA Films?! Enterpool, pamatay!!!!!

P.S. 1 I'd like to put a poster here but I can't find any on the net. I guess you'd have to go to the theaters to see what a collectible it is! *bwahahaha*

2 This posting isn't meant to degrade, humiliate or make fun of Palito. I'm glad that he is working again.

Ouch!

Roger Ebert, after reviewing "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo", had this to say about Rob Schneider:

The movie created a spot of controversy last February. According to a story by Larry Carroll of MTV News, Rob Schneider took offense when Patrick Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times listed this year's Best Picture Nominees and wrote that they were "ignored, unloved and turned down flat by most of the same studios that ... bankroll hundreds of sequels, including a follow-up to 'Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo,' a film that was sadly overlooked at Oscar time because apparently nobody had the foresight to invent a category for Best Running Penis Joke Delivered by a Third-Rate Comic."

Schneider retaliated by attacking Goldstein in full-page ads in Daily Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. In an open letter to Goldstein, Schneider wrote: "Well, Mr. Goldstein, I decided to do some research to find out what awards you have won. I went online and found that you have won nothing. Absolutely nothing. No journalistic awards of any kind ... Maybe you didn't win a Pulitzer Prize because they haven't invented a category for Best Third-Rate, Unfunny Pompous Reporter Who's Never Been Acknowledged by His Peers."

Reading this, I was about to observe that Schneider can dish it out but he can't take it. Then I found he's not so good at dishing it out, either. I went online and found that Patrick Goldstein has won a National Headliner Award, a Los Angeles Press Club Award, a RockCritics.com award, and the Publicists' Guild award for lifetime achievement.

Schneider was nominated for a 2000 Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor, but lost to Jar-Jar Binks.

But Schneider is correct, and Patrick Goldstein has not yet won a Pulitzer Prize. Therefore, Goldstein is not qualified to complain that Columbia financed "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo" while passing on the opportunity to participate in "Million Dollar Baby," "Ray," "The Aviator," "Sideways" and "Finding Neverland." As chance would have it, I have won the Pulitzer Prize, and so I am qualified. Speaking in my official capacity as a Pulitzer Prize winner, Mr. Schneider, your movie sucks.

Ouch! That would hurt definitely! However, I'm still looking forward to this film! I even have it my Must-Sees 2005 links! We can't watch the likes of "Million Dollar Baby" all the time, right? We'll go insane!

Anyway, these comments came from one of the critics who lambasted "Titanic" during its initial release. Then, suddenly took back what they said after it received a numerous nominations during the '97 Oscars!

Source: The Movie Blog

Steven Seagal The Singer

Speaking of wannabe-singers, get a load of this! Steven Seagal has an album now! I've learned it from DJ Kel's posting. I searched for it tonight and whoa! There's even a music page dedicated to it!

Here's the introduction (including some of my notes):

"Origins: born in 1951 in Lansing (Michigan), Steven Seagal was the first Westerner to open a school of martial arts in Japan. (Is this a success? Who needs to learn martial arts from a Westerner when they have the experts themselves?!) The general public knew through his many films of action but it is another facet of his personality which emerges in 2004! (Did I read that right? Another facet of his personality?) This enthusiastic follower of Buddhism (He actually believes that he is Buddha reincarnated, right?) delivers an awesome album (Wow! Awesome daw!) already bubbling on the charts in France! (Is France now the music capital of the world? That we get to buy whatever is "hot-selling" there?) The "Songs From The Crystal Cave CD will be available for purchase on this website soon! Ingredients (Ingredients talaga?!): Steven Seagal delivers titles to the American ultra consonances (blues, folk) but also of more directed songs world (ragga, Arab musics). (Galing! Different genres!) Surrounded by prestigious guests (B.B. King, Stevie Wonder...), the actor adds a new cord to his arc! To note: the presence of a poster dedicated inside the small pocket for all his fans! (That is a great treat for fans! A poster!) Click on album photo above to go to the free MP3 page! (Hmm.. Nah. I'd buy the album!)

At least, dito sa 'tin, actors get to release an album while they are still on top of their careers. They don't do it to revive their dying career.

P.S. Who the f*ck wrote that introduction, anyway?!

Vilma, An Audio CD

Passed by Tower Records, Makati today before the premiere. This is the CD that caught my attention immediately. One of the new releases from Vicor Records as part of their 40th Anniversary. Vilma, a remastered version of her 60's album! I know that it existed but of course, it was such a surprise seeing a hard copy of it! Much so, in CDs today! Pamatay talaga!

I thought of buying a copy for my mom for her birthday. She is truly a Vilmanian (na namana ko!).

The selections in the album can be found here. It includes the infamous, "Kissing in the park..." But mind you, online it costs $11.99! Dito sa Pinas, a mere PhP125.00! Laki ng difference, no? Talong-talo ang mga Vilmanian abroad who want to get a copy.

Anyway, when will we get to see Aga Muhlach's 80's single on CD? I don't know the title but it was from Octo Arts? Or a remastered version of Gelli de Belen's album from Viva Records? Hahaha! Pag sikat ka noon, you get to record your own album! Kahit pa di kagalingan ang boses mo!

Vicor also released remastered editions of 70's-90's albums and singles. Hay, I miss the days when OPM is truly OPM! Original works and not rehashed versions of whatever yesterhits!

Feature Presentation

Finally saw the trailer that Rocketboy has been raving about! It started out as boy meets girl then ended as a suspense. It's kind of interesting to know that Wes Craven directed this film. Wes mostly directs horror movies. This one, though, is a suspense thriller. How will he do this time?

Get to see the trailer of Land of the Dead on the big screen! I am soooo excited about this film! I'm such a zombie freak! No matter how much their story lines suck, they still creep me out!

For the feature presentation, saw The Skeleton Key's advance screening in G4. It is courtesy of DJ Kel from Wave 89.1. Thank's, Kel! Should I make a review? Nah! Don't feel like it at the moment. Maybe next time. Maybe...

Pusang Gala!

Sorry, guys! Dito na naman ako para patakamin kayo at paglawayin!

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Be warn, though, that the following collectibles might give you a heart attack! Take your medicine now before proceeding.

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Some of these are not exactly the best movies but they sure are things of beauties! Anong sinabi ng mga Ms. Universe winners? Hehehe...

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Apocalyse Now Redux

Where exactly have you seen such beauty? Very original!

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The Jack Ryan Collection

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The Godfather Trilogy

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Collection

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Hero Ultimate Edition

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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Extended Edition Box

I have the trilogy's EE but bought them separately. :-(

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Roman Holiday 50th Anniversary Edition

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Batman Collection

Simplend astig!

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A "close" look at the X-Files Cabinet Collection Gift Set

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Spider-Man 1 Limited Edition

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Ring Trilogy Japan

Hanep! Ang galing nito!

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Old Boy Ultimate Edition

Para sa 'yo, Rocketboy! c",)

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Saw (1) Collector's Edition

Gotta have this! Includes both the theatrical version and director's cut of the movie!

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Hellboy Collector's Edition

This one goes to Marcelle! c",)

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2046 Wong Kar-Wai Special Collection

Would this so for you, Radioactive Adobo? c",)

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Para sa 'yo, April... The hunks of Troy! c",)

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In memory of Brandon Lee

Comes with The Crow Collector's Edition

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Minority Report

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Kill Bill Volume 1

I have asked a friend from Japan to buy me the Japanese version of this film because it is in its full color! No black and whites!

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Lastly, the 20th Century Fox Collection in a Brazilian Bag!

Includes Titanic

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Most of these collectibles are from Europe and Japan. American distributors have issues with rights and distributions so they can't easily make such collectibles. Even putting special features in DVDs can cause problems for them so R2-R4 are sometimes at better than R1 DVDs!

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Source: Pinoy DVD Forums

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Pag Yumaman Ako!

DVD Collectibles!I don't intend to buy them but wouldn't it be nice to have them in your collection?From Pinoy DVD forums

Fuck! This one's sooooo nice!

The Matrix follow-ups pretty much sucked but this collection doesn't! Ang ganda!

Who wouldn't want their Friends around?


I'm not a Bond fan but this one is a cool collector's edition!



I admit! I am an X-Philer! It would be awesome to have this Collector's Cabinet Edition!

I'll post more collectibles soon! I just need to wipe my drool first! :p

An SATC Must-Have!

R1 Collector's Edition Release

HBO has released information on the contents of the 20th disc in their massive Sex and the City DVD collection, due to hit stores on November 1, as well as packaging shots.

Extras will include:
• Sex Essentials - a video jukebox for advice, quips and quotes on dating, sex, fashion and more.
• Location, Location, Location - a guide to the restaurants, clubs and boutiques frequented by Carrie and friends.
• Naughty or Nice? - the ultimate test to find out which character from the series you are most like.
• You Can Quote Me On It - a "finish that phrase" game that tests your knowledge of the show.
• En-SEX-lopedia - an all encompassing guide that takes a look back at the defining moments in dating, fashion, friendship and relationships.

R2 Shoe Box Edition

Siyet! If only I am rich! *grrr*

Mga Pusang Gala Trailer

I saw the trailer for Mga Pusang Gala today. And my oh my! It was such a disappointment! It was dark and the parts weren't put together well. The background music have overpowered the dialogues in the movie which were the selling point of the film. It did not do justice to the film. As a long time moviegoer, I could easily detect good films from its trailer. Usually, I'm right. But with this one, I would hate for people to think that it is bad (and not see it at all) just because of the poorly done trailer.

I immediately sent Direk Ellen an SMS and told her about my reactions re the trailer. Apparently, she was very disappointed herself when she first saw it. She couldn't do anything about it anymore because LVN Studios, which has been doing good trailers, has been closed ever since it went bankrupt. If she would wait for its opening, it might be too late for its opening on August 17.

She asked me if it's better to pull the trailer out and just rely on the great reviews it has been receiving. "Sayang naman," I said. "Pinagkagastusan na 'yun, e." Imagine, 100k for it?!

Anyway, the best thing we could do to help is spread the good word. Aside from that, tell people to not judge the movie by its trailer. Yes, it was crap and we can't do anything about it. Good thing that the movie isn't!

Related Posts: Mga Pusang Gala Review / Si Ellen At Ang Mga Pusang Gala

The Eye 10 (Hong Kong)

The Eye 10 delivers an unexpected turn in the horror genre. It has mixed good comedy with horror. Seldom do those two combined well together without overshadowing each other or one of the two turning "corny".

The Eye 10 isn't the 10th part of the movie The Eye which thrilled us back in 2003. Actually, this was just the third part following the disappointing sequel in 2004. The number 10 in the title simply means that this movie is about the 10 ways to see ghosts.

The movie started with four friends who visited a common friend in Thailand. During their first night, they started sharing ghost stories until Chongkwai (their friend from Thailand) showed them the book called "The Ten Encounters". They decided to play a game and do them one at a time to check whether they are true or not. From then on, Chongkwai, Teddy, April, Kofei, and May have experienced the scariest night of their lives that went to haunt them for eternity!

The movie made references to the first two parts of the movie enumerating them as two of the ten ways. The group did not do the mentioned two but they tried the rest. They were Peek-a-Stoop, Spirit of the Glass, Late Night Snack, Combing Hair in Front of the Mirror, Forbidden Shade (opening an umbrella indoors), Hide-and-Seek with a Black Cat, Dig the Grave, and Play Dead.

The movie may border on sillyness and the comedic acts may sometimes go over the top but it still works as a horror/comedy movie, in my opinion. I guess, it would really depend on what your expectations would be when you see it. If you won't get scared, then laugh your ass off! If you won't find it funny, then scare yourself shitless! But why not do laugh and get scared at the same time? Nothing wrong with that, right?

Should you see this? Yes, do so! Just don't expect that it'd be better than the first Eye! Nothing beats its creepiness! It is downright scary and until now, I still have flashes of it on my mind. I hope, though, that this would be the last of the series.

Note 1: You may wonder, why "The Eye 10" for its title? Aside from the aforementioned reason, the title "The Eye 3 to 9" has been used as porn titles! Hahaha!

Note 2: As I go through the movie's other reviews, many have been disappointed about this. Hmmm... Well, not me! Obviously, me likey likey! *wink wink*

Titanic SE DVD Updates

I have reported before that Titanic SE will be coming out in 2-disc and 4-disc versions. But the latest buzz according to Digital Bits says otherwise. Here it is:

"Let's start with Titanic, shall we? According to a new story at Home Media Retailing, Titanic will ONLY be released in a 3-disc DVD version. The original plan had been to release the film in 2-disc and 4-disc configurations, but the magazine is reporting that it was later decided (by Paramount and Fox presumably) simply to release a single 3-disc edition (presumably in all regions). Titanic will reportedly include a branching option that allows you to view deleted footage in the place it would have been included in the film (in lieu of an actual extended edition of the film). By the way, there are reports of 4-disc releases of the film in some places, but we're hearing that this is simply the 3-disc DVD set, plus the soundtrack CD. We're waiting for official confirmation from both Paramount and Fox, so stay tuned."

Moreover, Digital Bits released the supposedly (meaning rumored) deleted scenes and behind the scenes that will be included in the discs. They will be available through the branching option of the discs. To have an idea on what they are, click here.

Titanic SE will be released this October!

The Maid Screenshots

April, who is living in Singapore, took a couple of screenshots of The Maid. Thank's, April! c",)
Click on her name for more pictures.Related post: The Maid (Singapore-Philippines)