Women: squeamish, subservient and, above all, weak? Others have thought along this line as well. In the past, there was nothing more alien to the English gentlemen of the 17th century than the sight and sound of women having to earn a living. Feminism was denounced, and the most gracious lady was expected only to […]
Once more, hardcore Twilight fanatics have something to rejoice over. The first part of Breaking Dawn, which is the fourth and last book in the novel series by Stephenie Meyer, opened with a bang, earning an estimated $139.50 million in its opening weekend. Fans of the Edward slash Bella slash Jacob tandem will leave theatres […]
Once in a blue moon, there comes a piece of new literature that evokes so many incomprehensible emotions, all at the same time. All the words are so beautifully arranged together that the piece creates an entirely new reality. New young adult fiction rarely reach this standard, but Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare exceeds all […]
This December, the Menagerie gives you a one-on-one exclusive interview with the frontman, vocalist, and keyboardist, of the band: Never the Strangers. Twenty-one year old Anthony “Ace” Libre shares his thoughts on his concept of art, and his decision to dive into the music business. TLS: How did Never the Strangers start? Ace: We have […]
Everyday, many stories are written and printed– most of them with the same generic plotline of typical teen romance. These stories are easily forgettable because they are common. There are, however, stories that move people and draw them into a world beyond paper and ink; case in point, How To Save A Life by Sara […]
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As children, this is the most popular question many ask us. When we were children, the possibilities were endless. The same, though, cannot be said to those growing up because we have to face two very tempting and influential factors: fame and money. It is […]
Lately, among the various trends, combinations, fusions and what are commonly known as “mash ups” seem to be leading the pack. In the past, things stood alone, until people realized that two is better than one. Now, there are fierce competitions outside sports arenas, songs with rock and rap, and even food inside another food. […]
Filipinos have one of the longest Christmas celebrations in the world, spanning from the start of the Ber-months, until early January, right after the celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany. During this time, families gather in countless reunions, leaving one unable to fit in his or her new clothes, which ironically were bought especially […]
It is easier to do art than clarify what it is. Encyclopedia Britannica defines it as “the use of imagination in the creation of aesthetics”, yet this puts it mildly. Art is flawless; it revolves around the freest of the free. Perceive it in ways only you can imagine, and you will be perfectly fine. […]
The trend today is that you get your gadgets and devices quicker than ever, probably not in a flash (not yet anyway), but faster than anyone could have possibly imagined in the last 100 years. From cellular phones to computers, appliances to accessories, and furniture to jewelry, it seems like almost every product we know […]