Dreamland 1: Zombies and Piglets

The dream world is so weird sometimes. So much so that some of it makes for interesting and funny stories, so I might as well share and get people's thoughts on it. And here's my first! A dream I just had, on Christmas day no less! (Bare with me as my story is rather detailed so you can appreciate how my mind works.)

I was a teacher in my dream. And I was in a classroom that was made of glass, but it was reinforced. Only the room was lighted so beyond it was just darkness. you could only see up to where the room's lights could shine. I was by the door, and when kids would come in, it was my responsibility to open and close the door before unwanted visitors come inside our room. and by unwanted visitors, i mean zombies. Yup, we were a FUNCTIONING class in a zombie apocalypse world.

Do You Want To Build A Snowman?

Some things are worth melting for.

FINALLY! After weeks of hearing all about how good Frozen was, I finally got to watch it!!! With...eherm...a few guy friends...

And for the first time in forever, the movie went far beyond my already heightened expectations!

Frozen. One of this era's best animated musicals.

Frozen is about a queen with uncontrollable ice powers and her sister who tries to help her. The plot is relatively simple, but there were some twists in the end that you wouldn't have expected a Disney movie to go. But the movie's real strengths were its wonderful music and amazing visual effects.

Glass City

What do Iron Man, Ender's Game, Minority Report, have in common? Future Tech. We always see movies that feature holographic and touchscreen interactive technology that have functions that are seemingly limitless. Well I watched a video (c/o Martin Mendoza) made by Corning Incorporated, a glass technology manufacturing company and I saw that "movie tech" isn't all that far away from reality anymore. Watch it below.

Five out of Six!

I'm more excited about this than Amazing Spider-man 2. More excited about this than X-Men: Days of Future Past. More excited about this than Batman VS. Superman. More excited about this than Avengers 2!!!! (Not really, but close enough)

Six Seasons and a Movie!!! Let's go!!!

"After everything that Scrubs did for him." Good one Troy.:))

Gaming Haven @ Imperium E-sports Bar and Video Game Lounge

Video games and the latest gear – check! An extensive food and alcohol menu – check! Blazing club music to play to – check! An all-around great place for wicked good fun – Crazy Giant Check!

That’s what you get in the newly opened Imperium E-sports Bar and Video Game Lounge!

Tron inspired interiors in Imperium

What’s e-sports, you say? E-sports is the all-encompassing term for competitive video gaming. But according to owner Raphael Gancayco, it represents much more. E-sports is the idea that competitive video gaming can be as real a sport as basketball, or football or any Olympic event.

Detour at the 8th Christmas Toys and Collectibles Fair

On my way home from Batangas, a friend told me there was a ToyCon at Megamall. Good thing I had my trusty camera with me, took a few shots of the event floor, which was relatively smaller than the usual toy convention. But cool nonetheless.:)

Celebrating Superman's 75th Anniversary!

Sort of like Harry Potter Z

From time to time I watch fan made movies. You'd be surprised at how good these things are. Below is one of them. It's set in the universe of Harry Potter. No familiar characters are here, but the effects are superb! Pretty cool story, with ok acting, some being better than others. It's worth a look, for anyone who enjoys a great light show.:)

Almost Wolverine

Movie Review: The Wolverine (Blu-ray uncut release)

The uncut Rated R version of The Wolverine was recently released and I thought I’d watch it again to appreciate the difference between the cinema release and to write the review I never got to write.

The Wolverine Unleashed

It’s Wolverine! The badass-est character in the Marvel universe! And it’s Hugh Jackman! But even so those two great thing, couldn’t stop me from feeling disappointed that this still wasn’t the Wolverine I wanted to see. It’s a great action movie. Just not a convincing Wolverine movie.

War Game Glory from Beginning to End…er.

“In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him. I think it’s impossible to really understand somebody, what they want, what they believe, and not love them the way they love themselves. And then, in that very moment when I love them.... I destroy them.”

Ender’s Game was an extremely enjoyable movie experience - marvelous imagination of the “Enderverse”, beautiful visual effects, masterful cinematography and a really great protagonist, Ender.

Amazing Spider-Man 2 is Coming!!!!

TRAILER IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!

I can't...

so much feels...I don't know how to process all of them....

Happy-go-lucky Hawkeye!

Comic Review: Hawkeye: My Life As A Weapon TPB

I have a newfound appreciation for Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye!

Hawkeye has admittedly always been one of my least favourite Marvel heroes. He’s just a guy who shoots arrows. He’s an expert marksman but for some reason prefers bow and arrows over a friggin’ gun! And he used to wear a really goofy mask, at that. (Glad they got rid of that) But as it turns out, his humanity (contrast to a god like Thor, or a gamma monster like Hulk) is what made him so endearing in his self-titled book, Hawkeye.

Bazaar at Damar!!!!

Got all this, for P400!!!

DC Special: Return of Donna Troy #1 - P20
Superboy #1 - P20
X-Men Adventures #1 - P20
Untold Tales of Spider-Man #1 - P20
Deadpool #1 - P20
Web of Spider-Man Foil Cover #100 Special - P100
Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet TPB - P200

Watta bargain!! CRAAAAAAZY!!

Katniss' Crusade

Movie Review: Hunger Games Catching Fire

SPOILERS. As usual.

Team Pee-Niss!!!! (Peeta + Katniss)

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson's off-screen relationship

(Ahihihii, kilig!)

Superhero Scribble

Just remembered this game existed and I just started playing it. And I’m already sure it’ll be a blast to play!

Scribblenauts Unmasked is insane! But having a game be limited only by your imagination will do that!

Lasagna Lovin': House of Lasagna

Resto Review: House of Lasagna

I’m not very fond of lasagna or any pasta for that matter. I’m totally a meat and rice guy. But that’s changed when I got to taste (and I say this with conviction) Chef Erick Congmon's PERFECT Beef Lasagna from House of Lasagna.

Yeah, that's right. I said it. The PERFECT LASAGNA.

Arkham unORIGINal

Video Game Review: Batman Arkham Origins

SOME SPOILERS MAY FOLLOW. SKIP TO THE END TO AVOID THEM.

Arkham Origins was fine. Which is a bad thing for the title, because the previous 2 were shit ballz awesomesauce!

Batman, you still cool as hell, but your game? Meh.

Super Mario Makeover

Last Oct. 26, the Saturday before Halloween, the barkada celebrated with a 90s themed costume party. I just wanted to share the costume me and Bett made for the occasion.

We decided to go Super Mario!

Photos by Bettina Bacani

Thunder God Triumph

Movie Review: Thor: The Dark World

SPOILER ALERT. I’M NOT HOLDING BACK.

I enjoyed the first movie and I enjoyed the sequel even more! Thor: The Dark World was loads of action-filled fun!

Galactic Goosebumps

Movie Review: Gravity

Gravity was a thrill ride! If they made it into a Realto movie, I wouldn’t be surprised! It’s easily one of the best movies this year!

A Darker DC

Movie Review: Justice League Flashpoint Paradox

SPOILER ALERT

Marital affairs, decapitation, amputation, disintegration, enemies turned heroes, and heroes turned mass murderers. This world’s gone loco!

Based on the DC event entitled Flashpoint, Flashpoint Paradox is DC’s latest animated movie release. DC has had a sterling record in releasing quality animated shows and movies, but this is probably one of their best yet!

The greatest thing about Flashpoint Paradox is that it defies the norms of a Justice League movie. Flash inexplicably finds himself in a world very different from his own. A much darker place where his closest allies are at war, he’s lost his powers, and heroes are scarce. The very premise of the movie promises a fresh perspective into our beloved DC franchise.

Run, Flash, Run!

A Strangely Sensational Spa Experience: Royal Lake Spa

 A spa, a buffet, a videoke and a bar – a strange combination. What do they have in common? Only that they’re all places you go to for a smacking good time. And now you can find all of them in one place - the Royal Lake Spa!

Cosplay Crazy

Cosplay Mania was held last Oct. 5 and 6 at the SMX Convention Center. And I’ve been to my fair share of cosplay events through the years, but not one this immense. It’s amazing what a lot of fan passion and creativity can do. 

Arriving at the venue, you can already see just how many people were anticipating the event. SMX overflowed of cosplayers and fans. The scene was painted with colorful characters and enormous props. Photographers had a field day! 

We entered the hall floor and it was like a festival. Merchants were selling all sorts of anime paraphernalia. From your usual shirts, books, posters and toys, to the less usual, like Harry Potter necklaces, Anime pillows, Captain America aprons, to sewing machines. Yup, sewing machines.

For Sale: Bags, pillows, keychains…and aprons?!?!

Sci Fi Cafe

For some of you who’ve been to toycon, this place might seem like the same thing. Some of you will also think that a guy just didn’t know what to do with his toys, so he decided to open up a cafe and use them as some cheap attraction - but that’s not it at all. Sci-Fi Café offers more than just the opportunity to eat with someone’s toy collection.