Dingdong Dantes to Play "Andong Agimat?"

Yes, you heard it, guys.
The movie adaptation of the action-fantasy graphic novel will be directed by Mark Reyes for Viva Films, Unitel Pictures and GMA Films.

Originally, the title role was supposed to be for Robin Padilla, but he already signed a contract with Star Cinema.

What's the world going to, these days I got no idea.


Personally, yes, he may have the semblance. Just look at the picture here on the left. The question is, can he REALLY HANDLE the rugged image of Fernando Asedillo (Andong Agimat), the terror of Manila?

God only knows, but I'm not counting on it.



Hope that the role of Hari ng Tondo will be played by Pepe Smith. Remember him?

According to some source, this will make or brake Dantes in his career. Dunno if he's edging for international stardom (which is a good talk these days since the movie's set to be released in the US, but good luck. I'm sure the hundreds of fans of the book will be glad to give you a good whack on the head with a short alloy baseball bat.

I just wish Robin did not decided to leave the project at all... sniff... here's a peak on what "Andong Agimat" is all about. It's part of my finishing thesis, by the way....


My suggestion... MAKE A WEBSITE SO THE COMIC FANS AND THE STAR FANS CAN BATTLE IT OUT TO VOTE WHO WILL PLAY THE FREAKING ROLES!!!

Ever heard of what happened during the production of Transformers the movie?

THINK about it.















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Song for a Dry Land

Here's a simple poem to pass you by.

Something I came up with while doing my thesis...

I call it: SONG FOR A DRY LAND


I sprang where flowers bloom only to sway in cool breeze
that lands where it please.
Across the seas.
Uncharted lands.
Where it labors to meet its demands.
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I sprang where the bamboo readily bends
and breaks where it prays for amends
Under rule and under life
Here I stay until my fruit is ripe.






Peace.

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Why are there no real super heroes in real life?

The title says it all. Serious, funny, realistic, violent.

Extremely violent.

But if you like flashy GCs or over-hyped franchise, then go somewhere else.

Oh, don't look away now or you will miss the whole point.

"Kick Ass" is much better than any over-hyped franchise.

You won't be disappointed, I'm sure.




At first, the story is quite simple, a shy geek experiences a few hang ups and frequent mugging decides why not become a community super hero. So he buys a costume via the internet and runs around in his tights doing simple good deeds. But when he got involved in a street violence, defending a helpless man, he became an instant hit. His life became even more complicated as more costumed heroes sprung up, more aggressive, more violent, and much darker than him. He never realized he started a brand new trend in vigilante crime fighting.




Although much of the characters are an offshoot of current hero franchise such as Spider-man and Batman, its biggest seller is on how real these characters are, most especially Kick Ass who is just a wimpy kid who had no redeeming powers but his own will.




The movie in fact seriously deals with the issue of why people don colorful costumes and fight crime, something that Allan Moore have thought of when he created the Watchmen back in the eighties. And for those who have watched the movie version of the Watchmen, I am sure that we both agree that it never did justice to the graphic novel. All we got is a watered down, comicalized kiddie version of an over-hyped movie. Kick Ass is deadly serious in this matter, most especially in the story of Big Daddy. For those who want to find out what happened to Nicolas Cage, just watch the film and cringe. You'll find out why. Me, I nearly cried.



The movie isn't much as an underdog like some who hadn't watched the movie say. What for me is a superb storytelling is not on how great the effects are but more so on how they developed the character. So what if there will be some lame moments in the film, but trust me on this. Watch it and you will be hooked.













This is how "The Watchmen" Movie should have been handled.

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Renovations

Now that my term has ended (or was that reign of terror?) I believe it is time to erase some of the entries here, most especially some outdated announcements.

The thing is. I kind of feel sad right now. No, I am not kidding. I do feel kind of empty now that school's over and I'm off to find another school to torment.



And so, I am here, just waiting by the corner of my room, twiddling my thumbs, aching for a stab on a whiteboard with my sharp,little marker. Drooling and continuously whispering snippets of poems, dropping names, dates...

In one instance, I know I heard... sounds. Voices of many characters from many literature screaming in my ear. Pleading to be heard. Promising things I barely understand. Screaming. Screaming.

Uh... Okay, so... This means I ache to be that Geek Teacher again. As for now, I'm simply contented to be the houseband again. What's a "Houseband" you say?

Oh, just a father taking care of two kids in the house while the wife works as a full time English Area Chair in her exclusive school.

Things will change. I hear it in my pockets, heavy with coins.

Change will come.
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That's All Folks (and thanks for the ride)

Honestly I'm lousy at goodbye's. But just this once...

Godspeed to those I leave.
And many thanks for the unforgiving pranks
the guys in payroll did toll.

I leave, for you know, it is hard to believe
that lies and deceit can make me leave.

But Godspeed to DSA, my friends
and that in the future we can make amends
the shortcomings we experienced.

So until then, with hope for the best
that we stay here in the East where the sun does shine,
and not to the West
Where everything is put to test.



"Like Sir Mark Timbal's Cooking..."

Goodbye, guys and hope to contact you every now and then...

Here's a little memento...


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The End

Well, time's up for me here. Now that another semester has come to an end, so is my service for The University of Pasig City.

I guess you may celebrate for my leave since I won't be coming back. Though I might, if God permits, pop my head once in a while in the DSA since I love being there so much.

Honestly, my days here have been memorable: conspiracies, piracies, rebellion, mutinies, hostile take overs. Oh you know, the usual boring stuff.

What I won't ever forget of course is being in the Department of Student Affairs. Now, I know I am not paid for helping, but I just can't stand aside watching a poor old lady be overwhelmed by herculean work. She's alone there for goodness' sake.

So for the students who happen to read this, please. Take care of Director Buni for me. She needs all the help she can get and more.

As to why I must leave, I think you already know. My family is my first priority and being an underpaid, late paid, abused, mocked, questioned, unrehired part-time teacher won't feed my family.

Happiest times. I'll miss you guys a lot. No. I do.

I know that once I am out, the vultures will start to hover on the ol' office.

But mark my words: Our director is a fighter. She WILL NEVER GIVE UP.

Besides, your regular rebellious teacher, Master Takeshi will still be here fighting along her side, all bloodied and rampaging.

As for me, well... God knows where the wind will take me next. At least I have hope that God will provide. He always does.

Been applying to other schools so I'm hoping for the best.

But worry about yourselves and worry more, you vultures. Timbal is gimbal and Director Buni's name is "Rejoice" for that is what will happen in the end.

By that time, I'll just sit on the belchers, eating popcorn, watching them win.

And they will..



THEY WILL.
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Why not join Triond?

Honestly, I may not have been regularly contributing to this site but I swear this is one of the best get-paid-to-write websites ever. So for those who are interested in sharing their thoughts while having a litter earning as incentive to their efforts,
I recommend Triond.

Just click on the highlighted words...

Now for another interlude...
A VERY DISTURBING SONG from the hit kid tv show on Nickelodeon "Yo Gabba Gabba"

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