Once a classic, always a classic. True to form, renowned director Peter Jackson welcomes us back into the perils and pleasures of Middle Earth with a three-part adaptation of The Hobbit – the prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Tolkien’s brilliant writing, coupled with exhaustive cinematography, forges a mythical land of lore and…
Category: Menagerie
Rant and Rave: ‘Capacities’
Rating: 4.0 Up Dharma Down’s third album takes us to a familiar destination, but with an unexpected detour. So it’s best to buckle up, as the band takes us through an emotional roller coaster ride. From the first single Turn it well, it’s clear we’re now being treated to a whole different UDD sound. Unlike…
Epal epiphany
It is that time in the Philippines again, fellow voters! Elections are just around the corner, and the faces of politicians are too! “We are one with you in celebrating All Souls Day“, “Libreng Tuli”, and “Free water” brought to us by our friendly, future government leaders. These future “leaders” are whom Senator Miriam Santiago…
Anong mabibili mo sa bente?
Unknown to most of us, that dirty and crumpled orange bill has much to offer us, notwithstanding a cone of creamy Cornetto. Wondering how to get to your destination with neither car nor a chauffeur? Roaming the streets with a grumbling stomach? Wanting to contribute to a cause greater than your personal needs and wants?…
These are observations from outside observers of the Academic Reformatory Establishment known as De La Salle University. These observations are taken from the log of these external observers. For this entry, our field observers have examined that this typical specie has found itself in the aged pillars of Taft. Past findings have shown that these…
A smoker’s lease on life
“Smoking kills.” From an old slogan born of the anti-tobacco campaigns of the ‘80s, the phrase now comes as a warning tagged to every box of cigarettes– a warning many perhaps choose to ignore, before consuming stick after stick of those little white rolls of nicotine, tar, ash, and a generous dose of at least…
Bringing life back to the dead
Every November starts with the days of commemorating the dead. More than just a two-day public holiday, it’s a time to spend with loved ones – both living and deceased. The one day that the topic of death does not seem so harrowing is the traditional Undas: the Day of the Dead, more commonly known…
Take a look at your iPod (or whatever MP3 player you might use) right now and check your top-played list. John Mayer, Katy Perry, Maroon 5 – chances are, it’s a foreign artist. Now, take a look at the top OPM artists on the MYX Daily Top Ten today – chances are it’s nothing but…
It was around 8 am, when you decided to turn on the television. Still groggy from the sudden wakening, you fish through channels annoying enough to make you want to leave the bedroom. Naturally, the first choice was on one of our local channels, always a reliable source for that jolt of irritation that only…
For better or worse: Magic 8 ball
Does anyone remember the scene from Toy Story when Woody asked a Magic 8 ball whether he was still Andy’s favorite toy? The Magic 8 Ball said “don’t count on it,” which started the whole zigzag ride to Pizza Planet where they eventually ended up in Sid’s evil lair (his bedroom). The popularity of the…