Japanese pop culture is owning Korea
Ang Pinoy magaling manggaya! [Filipinos are great imitators.] But even with that statement, we don’t feel threatened. I mean, after four centuries of colonization, some influence from other cultures have definitely rubbed off. And we don’t just imitate. We own! Take the jeepney for example. That’s a US Army jeep that we made into our own funky transport system. Same goes with our telenovelas, teleseryes and...
Leah Dizon finds a friend in Utada Hikaru
Want to see Utada Hikaru getting owned? I’m an Utada fan so seeing this video is a treat but the bigger props is that this involves gravure idol Leah Dizon. Leah’s got some Pinoy blood in her so double the reason to put this thing here. Anyway, yeah, I’m stretching it. Here’s the vid: So Leah and Utada want to be friends? Hey, how about me? And Leah’s staying in Japan to explore a singing career. Send me...
Rolling Bombers
This stars Shingo Katori, my favorite SMAPpy of all time! I don’t care if he looks good in a dress and apron (Does Shingo Mama ring any bell?). I just love him! Anyway, I believe this clip below is one of those short films that he and his mates come up with for special episodes of SMAPxSMAP. Gads, it has everything – suspense, comedy, action, hot chick, sentai, surrealism, aliens, blah and blah! Warning: This lasts 7...
Gaki no tsukai: English Lesson
*Sigh* As you may have noticed, you have been seeing a lot less of me lately. But isn’t that a good thing? Harhar! Due to insistent pocket demands, I had to return to the real world and make my living the usual way. Needless to say, I am now part of the workforce. Anyway, I have here a 5-plus-minute video clip of Gaki no tsukai ya arahende (This Ain’t A Job For Kids), a popular owarai (comedy show) in Japan and hosted by...
3 shows left: Hero TV’s Beck Mall Tour
Here’s something from Hero TV: There are still 3 mall tours left so better catch them at the following dates: March 31: SM Fairview. 3:30 PM. Featuring Rocksteddy and 3 Day Trial. April 1: SM Megamall Megatrade Hall B. 3:30 PM. Featuring Rivermaya. April 14: SM Southmall. 3:30 PM. Featuring 6 Cycle Mind and Ethereal Anthem.
Up yours, Spartan
Spartan Government Warning: Spoilers may be dangerous to your knees. Walang luluhod. Nakamamatay. Mixed reviews. Rants. Raves. “They’re gay!” comments. Asinine takes. Scholarly takes. Blabber all you want, I loved 300. But don’t expect a lengthy review with this one. Just some things I’d like to say about the film. Forget historical inaccuracies, loyalty to the graphic novel, and characterization. If you...