Pridyider

Another local movie that fell under the "horror/thriller" category this year. These things are actually gaining ground in the movie industry and there's no signs of letting up.

Just like Carlo J Caparas and his massacre flicks before. 

This flick included my good ol' friend Timmy Eigenmann's sis Andi(who's also a crush, sorry Tim!), that Angelito Batang Ama dude from Channel 2(JM De Guzman), Janice De Belen, Joel Torre, Ronnie Lazaro, Baron Geisler, that gay fag named "Bekimon" and introducing Venus Raj!

In all fairness, Venus pulled off the acting here. She looked natural!

Besides the body looking natural of course. 

The way she used the term "friend"? I liked it!

I dunno what is up with Janice and Joel. Joel is also included in this upcoming horror flick "Tiktik". And so is Janice. So I guess these two vet actors are just trying to cash in on the horror craze that's goin' on.

Good thing her "Tiyanak" wasn't involved. 

Baron Geisler once again did a superb job being a dick in this flick. Or he really is a dick in real life, that's why he looks so natural.

Plus his name's Dick in this film, so go figure.

JM De Guzman could do nothing but make himself look cute in front of the camera. that's just my opinion. He only projects his good image, but doesn't really put a premium in his acting. His career won't last long if he's just banking on his looks and not his skills.

On the other side of the spectrum is Mr. Ronnie Lazaro. He doesn't give a f*ck how he looks. He just wants to deliver superb acting to the audience. His high-pitched laugh really sounded natural.

Won't sound natural with the gun pointed at you.

As for Andi, she doesn't need any kudos for her acting. It's a given. She's an Eigenmann. Her acting skills are ingrained in her DNA.

But I just wanna' hear the bedroom voice. No acting please! 

This flick for me only deserves a 5 outta 10.

Plus 1.5 for showin' Andi's cleaves.

Overall 6.5 outta 10!

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Katy Perry, Part Of Me(3D)

This was a fun documentary to watch. Obviously, it let us witness the journey that is Katy Perry.

Who's actually Katy Hudson, but doesn't want to be associated with this lady. 

She's just a down to earth li'l kid from a hardcore Christian family-slash-traveling preacher roadshow which slaps foreheads in a very Pentecostal manner.

Firework!

I knew that after this movie, I would have more respect for Katy Perry as an artist. It's not that I don't respect her to begin with. It's just that I was always thinking that there was always this group of PR peeps responsible for her image and persona, as well as her music. I was totally mistaken. Katy Perry is the driving force behind Katy Perry.

You can all suck it big cheeses!

Actually, the alleged group of PR peeps trying to control Katy were from her previous record labels. They wanted her to be the next Alanis Morisette or the next Avril Lavigne. She was being molded into a Kelly Clarkson, or a Jessica Simosin. But she didn't want to be any of those bitches.

But Alanis was her first musical influence outside all those Christian records that they were forced to listen to. Isn't it ironic?

More respect was flowing out of me when the docu reminded me that Katy Perry had 5 #1 Singles in one album. The only one besides Michael Jackson. The Beatles weren't able to do that. Not even Elvis.

Most especially not you Madonna!

Katy Perry is THE artist of this generation. Not Lady Gaga. Not Rihanna. Not even Adele.

They just all bow down to the boobs.

Thanks to Capitol Records and the musical license and freedom that they've given Katy.

If not for them, we won't get to see one of the greatest cleavages ever! 

They believed in her direction. And that's what the other record labels should be doing. They don't know anything about music, only money. But thanks to Capitol's big bosses, we got to see Katy's pussy.

This abomination is technically Katy Perry's Pussy. 

Lots of bubbles and confetti rained down on me during the movie because of the 3D thang. But the cartilage of my ear kinda' hurt after the movie because of the 3D glasses. But it was fun, bubblegum poppy still. I loved it. Except for the parts where they showed Russell Brand. I know he's a funny douche, but he's kinda' dickish for allowing the divorce to happen. Katy was always trying to find time in her busy schedule to be with Russell. It should be Russell who should fuckin'  come to Katy.

Thanks dick!

Overall rating for this docu is a 9/10. Could be 9.5 if she at least showed us some sideboob.









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The Expendables 2

I was waiting for Bruce Lee to suddenly show up, but I just remembered that he was dead. Sorry.

No Bruce Lee, no expendables.

Instead, we were handed old(and probably worn-out) versions of Chuck Norris and Jean Claude Van-Damme. Which is not that bad, considering that JCVD was still ripped as hell, and Chuck Norris still looks kinda looks like Chuck from Way Of The Dragon.

Without the chest hair of course.

I still am thinking why they didn't let Chuck Norris play as himself in this flick. It could've gotten much more interesting.

As for JCVD, kudos to you! It's about time that you play the villain. And he really nailed the part. Even the accent of a terrorist? He's gotten that down to a tee.

Or maybe he's just Belgian. 

Jet Li shoul've gotten more air time because he literally is the slickest fighter amongst the Expendable cast. He's also the most famous!

That's if you count the Chinese audience.

So, did the producers just not have enough money to pay the guy for the whole flick? Or did the scriptwriters just run out of shit to tell? Or both?

Stallone did a wonderful job assembling this ragtag bunch of washed out 80's action stars. I was giggling like a li'l girl when I saw Dolph Lundgren, Sly, The Terminator, and John McClane all pumping slugs. The ticket money was well worth it.

Though Mr. Drago could've packed in more punches. 

Jason Statham was holding his own against these giants. His British accent still looked tough amongst the other voices.

Especially Stallone's old man, croaky voice. 

Terry Crews was there to augment the comic relief this action porn flick had. The other action stars were delivering their punch lines once in a while. But Crews was there to add to the chaos.

Anybody whose role is just to add to the chaos is a Godsend in our book. 

As for Randy Couture, he looked like a weak-ass sidekick to Terry. Everytime Terry delivers his laughlines, Randy always talks as if he's trying to top the previous joke! And they really looked like partners. You know, as soon as Terry says something, so does Randy.

I can hold my own Randy, no need for your old ass. 

Chris Hemsworth's younger sibling Liam initially tricked me. I was thinking that he was CHris Hemsworth utilizing his babyface in this movie or something. Turned out that Liam is Chris' younger sibling! Yeah, I know you're an A-Lister's younger bro and have starred in big production flicks like The Hunger Games. But you're not action-jackson enough!

As for the Asian chick, just looks like a fattened and taller Zhang Zi-Yi. Nothing new with that I guess.

All in all, this flick deserves a 7.5 outta 10.

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Raining on B-Meg's Parade

For the 1st time ever, the PBA franchise Rain or Shine won the championship in this season's Governor's cup. The pressure was on both teams actually. B-Meg, being the past conference champs, are pressured to win again because of their line-up that runs deep(they have 3 freakin' point guards), and of course their championship experience. They have Tim Cone on their side too, who was poised to win his 15th PBA title, on his way to tying the current PBA record holder, legendary local coach Baby Dalupan.

Rain or Shine(or ROS from hereon) got walloped for two straight games following a 3-1 lead that they blew, due in large part to rookie sensation Paul "The Lethal Weapon" Lee's exit from the conference in Game 2 due to a shoulder injury(which I believe requires surgery). So they too are feeling the pressure to redeem themselves. And what better way to do it than to win a Game 7! All in good time mates! All in good time.


Thanks for the timely advice Gallagher brothers!


My basketball teammate from the office actually told me on FB that, "Sinong unang maka-shoot, siya ang magchachampion."("Whoever gets to shoot the first basket will be the champ."). It couldn't be any truer(if there's such a word). Jamelle Cornley(ROS import) got an assist from former FEU sharpshooter Jeff Chan(future Allan Caidic), so ROS drew first blood. Well, it also happened in our championship game last June. We scored the first basket and we eventually became the champs.

The Jeff Chan of the past.

Celebs were in attendance too like Ai-Ai, Val Sotto, Danica and Ciara Sotto, Bea Alonzo and Zanjo Marudo. They were part of the 22,000 in attendance last night at the mecca of Philippine Basketball game Sevens, The Smart Araneta Center(a.k.a. "The Big Dome").

Where it's at baby!

Marcus Blakely(B-Meg's high-flying import) fouled out with lots of time left. But IMO, he ain't the reason why the Llamados lost the ballgame. ROS was already leading when he fouled out. It was because B-Megs usual gunners("Big Game" James Yap and "The Apostle" Peter Jun Simon) suddenly turned ice cold. Plus ROS's D was more intense than the trademark B-Meg defense.

Led by this guy, Marc "Sakuragi" Pingris.

Plus, B-Meg's point guards were exploited by ROS's point-guard norwood. He was way taller than these guys so he punished them in the post a lot. his jumpers can't be reached. He's like 5-6 inches taller than B-Meg's tallest point gusrd, that's why!

Obama 2.0 is a hell of a specimen!

Congratulations to ROS, 2012 PBA Governor's Cup champs!





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Posas

This indie flick ain't best picture for this year's Cinemalaya festival for nothin'. First of all, it included my long time bud Jerico Antonio(a.k.a. "Nico Antonio"). All my buds are great you know!

The poor dude was forced to use his childhood name, thanks to this jerk!

Secondly, it was produced by someone who actually has the means to produce it(Jerico's mom, who also produced last year's Cinemalaya winner, "Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank"), so it doesn't look like your crappy, rudimentary indie flick.

Third, the story was kinda' cool. It shows hardcore Quiapo and what it really is like if you're there. You couldn't really find a snatcher in a sea of bodies man! And the story too was convincingly real. You could just feel it in your bones, that chill that taps your spine when you think that stuff like police corruption is very rife.

And lastly, the actors were top notch. Besides my friend of course, the others were just as good, or even better! I noticed that bossy bald dude from The Kitchen Musical was also there, Mr. Art Acuna. He sounded British to me, but had no trace of English when saying stuff like "puking-ina". He fuckin' deceived me!

Whew! Good thing they didn't import this Kitchen Musical actor too.

Other high-end actors(or actresses) were Ms. Bangs Garcia(whose side-boob always liked to take a sneak-peek).

It kinda' hid itself here.

And that PBB chick that Jerico was smooching was sorta' mainstream too, plus a special participation of Mr.(or Ms?, nah!) John "Sweet"(I dunno what the fuck's up with the nickname) Lapus.

Do you see anythig sweet about this?

Plus that kid who was on Ang TV before I reckon? He played the part that I was supposed to play, which was that convict frind of Jess  who was smoking cigs. Man I should've landed that role because I've been in that situation before, for real!

The others too looked natural in their acting.

Not like the usual actors sing-songing their dialogues.

Like that fat-assed police from the service desk. It looked like he was just adlibbing stuff when Jess Biag(Jerico) was stating his name when he was arrested for theft. When Jess told him his last name, he suddenly said "Biag ni Lam-ang?". Now that shit got me crackin'!

Of course we can't forget Ms. Waka-Waka herself, Ms. Susan Africa. She nails stuff when it comes to motherly and auntie roles. And it was no different here. She played Jess's mom by the way.

I may be a biased SOB, but this flick deserves at least a 7.5 outta 10.

Minus .5 because of the crappily translated subtitles.

Overall 7/10.

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UFC 142

Just seen a replay of this shit. So, as Mike Goldberg says here we go!

Edison Barbosa VS Terry Etim

The 1st round almost belonged to Etim with his crisp striking, fancy footwork, and takedown. But due to Barbosa's whipping leg kicks, Terry Etim began thinking twice when it comes to standing and banging with Barbosa.

The 2nd round was more of the same, with Barbosa punishing Etim with more leg kicks. But the defining moment of this fight was the Barbosa KO. It was the first time that I've ever seen a spinning heel kick KO. And true enough, it was the first ever in the UFC! Nice victory for the hometown hero!

Only Chun-Li does that shit!

Erick Silva VS Carlo Prater

This fight was faster than a rabbit cumming. Erick Silva's UFC debut(which was also in Brazil) took him less than a minute. And now it just took him 29 seconds to finish off Prater, with a straight punch and a knee, plus finishing hammer fists.

It could've been better with this guy's music playing in the background.

The controversial thing was that referee Mario Yamasaki called it a disqualification for Erick Silva due to the fact that he was hitting the back of the head. I say fuck that shit! The instant replay clearly showed that all but one hammer fist hit the headside.

Yamasaki's decision.

Mike "The Master Of Disaster" Massenzio VS Rousimar "Toquinho" Palhares

After an initial feeling out process, Palhares gave Massenzio a low blow. The ref gave Mike a moment to gather himself. But after the short rest, Palhares just shot for Mike's leg and locked it like a vault. Man these fights are short! Just like Palhares.

They don't call him the tree stump for nothin'!

Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort VS Anthony "Rumble" Johnson

Vitor's one of my favorites, if not, my favorite MMA fighter of all time. Never had much love for Rumble to begin with. So I'd be lying if I say that this fight analysis ain't biased.

Plus, he's a juicer!

In reality, this is a big step up in competition for Rumble.Vitor can rain down KO punches, plus a million puncher more. He is the longest active fighter in the UFC, and has been fightin' in the octagon since ninety fuckin' seven! And even with all that experience, the guy's just 34!

Vitor's taken down early in the first. But of course, Rumble's the better wrestler. Though the ref stood 'em up due to inactivity. When they stood up, Vitor's right eye was swelling because of a power shot that he received when he was laying down.. After the stand up, it was a strikefest. That was when Vitor caught Rumble with punches 'til they ended up on the ground once again, and he caught Rumble with a rear-naked choke. Another 1st round finish!

Potential future-former champ.

Jose Aldo VS Chad "Money" Mendes

Chad's gonna be the best wrestler that Jose Aldo is ever gonna face. But the champion is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the planet right now, with the best takedown defense percentage and strikes landed in UFC history. So even with Guns N' Roses' "Paradise City" as his walk out tune, Mendes will find himself in hell.

Hell.

And it was hell indeed! after a couple of leg kicks by Mendes, he received some by Aldo, and these leg kicks were in a whole 'nother level of hurt. You could see Mendes wincing everytime he received these damaging leg kicks.

Football could really turn anyone into an excellent leg kicker, obviously.

That's when Mendes turned to his wrestling. But no amount of wrestling pedigree could stop the onslaught that is Jose Aldo. After clinching Aldo against the fence with his back turned to him, Aldo suddenly reversed and served Chad a right knee to the chin which crumpled Mendes in an instant. Like a shark smelling blood, he swarmed on Mendes. After about 2 or 3 punches, it was all over before the first round ended.

Like Syd Barrett's  career, it was all over almost before it began.

After the finish, Jose just stormed out of the cage, and into the sea of Brazilian fans. I believe that's another first, with security personnel trying to protect Aldo and bring him back to the octagon for the mandatory post-fight interview with Joe Rogan. What a crazy night of fights!. It couldn't get any wilder than this folks!









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Ring Kings

This should've been due more than a week ago. Let's just go ahead with the festivities, shall we?


Deandre Latimore VS Carlos Quintana

A new schooler versus an old school former world champ. I expected Quintana to put on the clamps on Latimore, even if the latter trains at the Mayweather gym in Michigan.

Just because he owns the gym, doesn't mean you win, bitch!

Quintana did a li'l more in and out movement in the first, but Latimore also let some fly too.

I say split this round!

Early in the 2nd, Latimore gave Quintana a low blow. Quintana doesn't take the 5-minute optional breather though. Both these southpaws just kept on exchanging blows, even in the clinch.

It's  just like two orthodox fighters sluggin' it out.

In the next couple of rounds, we see Latimore smotherin' Quintana. But even with all the smotherin', Quintana was still givin' Latimore the ole' 1-2's.


We see both guys throwin' their best combos so far in the mid-rounds. Latimore was blockin' heavy Quintana bombs, but gets nailed still. Latimore had h is hands full with all this Quintana trouble. He may be bothered by the cut on his left eye. Hence, his full hands. Then all of a sudden, Cotto appears.

Shouldn't you be in the locker room?!?

In the 6th round, Quintana just loaded up. Latimore got floored the fuck up with left hooks. He tried to stand up, but he couldn't. Quintana wins via KO!



Jesse Vargas VS Steve Forbes

Evander "The Real Deal"(according to the commentator) Holyfield in the house old schoolers! Tommy Hearns too plus Sugar Ray. This place is packed tonight with legends!

If you would also consider him a legend.

In the first round, Vargas used his punching power over Forbes' vast experience. Steve still has that spring in his step. But it didn't match Vargas and his hangin' out in the fountain of youth.

Vargas just had first dibs on this, sorry!

The fight dragged on to the 10th round, with Vargas landing most of the shots. I actually kinda' dozed off during this fight because I wasn't really interested in its outcome. The fight ended in a boring decision win by Vargas.

Next!

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez VS "Sugar" Shane Mosley

This promising kiddo' is set out to destroy Sugar Daddy Shane. just as we've predicted, destroy him he did. the old man should just hang it up by now.

Bye bitches!

Sugar Shane though still showed his speed that he showed in the last couple of fights. But they were just a bunch of shoe-shine punches. Just enough to gently stroke a fly without it flyin' away because it saw you comin'. But he still put up a valiant effort. He just came up too short.

Sometimes it's OK to be valiant if you don't want to breathe through your nose.

In the end, we hear Canelo callin' out Mayweather, Cotto, and Pacquiao.

Don't you think it's a wee bit too early li'l fella'?

Floyd "Money" Mayweather VS Miguel Cotto

The main event ladies and gentlemen! The much awaited shit. It's what I fuckin' came for. To hell with all the other fights!


The first couple of rounds were just "toying" time for Floyd.

Cotto, in Money's eyes during the first few rounds.

Floyd was just too fast and too technical for Cotto. But his speed decline has reared a bit of its impressively ugly head. So he compensated for it I guess by planting his feet and making it a hitting match. This was well compensated for because Floyd's a goddamn excellent counter-puncher. Plus the fact that his punches have enough power to make your brain swim in cerebral fluid and bump the walls of your inner skull. So there's really no compromise on Floyd's part. Just a lot of blood.

Floyd hasn't tasted this yet 'til now.

Too bad Cotto was a step or two slower. I'm afraid Pacman too could possibly not catch up with Floyd's speed.

Pacman VS Money

But with Pacman's superior footwork, I know that he could close the distance easily.

Add to that the fact that Father Time just texted Floyd.

Just as I predicted, the fight ended in a decision. It was not even close. Cotto just won a single round, maybe two. But the other round was just a giveaway while Money was recovering from fatigue because of Cotto's punches.


There were a couple of instances wherein Cotto seemed to have hurt Money. But even with blood, Money was just shakin' his head, as if tellin' the Puerto Rican Hall Of Famer that his punches were sissy-punches.

It's like when I see a mosquito suckin' my blood. I just shake my head.

If you would use boxing math, Pacman could win against Money because he destroyed Cotto more than Mayweather did. The big question is, can Manny catch up? Floyd's as quick as a vampire. But he showed it here in Ring Kings that he could plant his feet and trade punches. Could Money take Pac's punches? The whole universe is awaiting the answer to that. Make it happen Arum!




























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