Is The Bridge Worth Your TV Time?

 

Just watched the first episode of the new FX tv series The Bridge and it left me at a loss as to where the character of Sonya (played by Diane Kruger) was coming from.  No back story on her character was presented so it was like---"Huh?" 

 

All I undestand so far is that there is a serial killer on the prowl whose motivation is the lack of justice in the Mexican town of Juarez.  Oh well, I hope the next episode will provide me with a better understanding.  I'll add on to my assessment after the next episode.

U.S.T.

Have you experienced U.S.T.?  Utot, Sabay Tae!  Oh, such an unpleasant feeling!  Take it from someone who have had this experience a number of times.  Yuuuuccckkk!  Well, that was the same reaction I got from my wife.  But truth be known, it is truly a yucky experience! 

 

Majority of my "events" was during my elementary years.  I had this habit of not taking a dump before going to school and too damn stubborn to use the school lavatory to do my thing like normal people do.  I guess I'm not normal.  However, now that I'm a grown man, I realized that it is a fallacy to claim that this "event" cannot happen anymore (especially if you have a bad case of loose bowel movement). 

 

The thing is, you don't realize it until after the fact.  Although I must admit that taking a fart is a relieving experience, beware the occasional release of something "extra".  Oh, be warry of that "silent release".  Aside from the fact that it can be deadly in a confined environment---deadly because you will likely be mugged once others get a whiff of your personal odor---this is the most likely time that a soupy, hot stream of feces will likey hitch a ride on.  Too much information, I know; but this needs to be made clear---there ain't nothing more humiliating than getting shit on your pants!

 

Moral of the story: 

• THINK BEFORE YOU FART.
• A pack of baby wipes is always handy to carry all the time.

 

 

Lessons Learned from the Story of Seabiscuit

For those who have not read the book "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand or seen its 2003 movie adaption starring Toby Maquire, Seabiscuit was a racehorse who inspired hope in hearts of the depression plagued Americans during the late 30's. He was undersized and had crooked legs but despite this handicap became a champion racehorse and by the time of his retirement in 1940---Seabiscuit was horse racing's all time money winner.

 

All of us have our own handicaps to contend with but with the right values, hard work, determination, and the unwavering belief that life can be made better, we can rise from our difficulties.

As the Roman Emperor Hadrian said while building the Roman Empire, "Brick by brick my citizens, brick by brick." Success carries a hefty investment of blood, sweat, and tears. It is not handed to you on a silver platter for you to enjoy. I believe that the most fulfilling accomplishment is the one which you gave your best and most effort to. For an undersized horse like Seabiscuit, his anatomical measure obviously was not the source of his speed. The source of his speed was in his heart. As Charles Howard would comment, "Sometimes when the little guy doesn't know that he's a little guy, he can do great big things." This should be the same attitude we have in life. However bad the cards that we are dealt with in life, we are but a choice away from moving forward.

 

Sharing with you the quotes that would summarize the moral of Seabiscuit's story:

 

"Though he be little, he is fierce." (Red Pollard quoting Shakespeare)

 

"Sometimes, all somebody needs is a second chance." (Charles Howard)

 

"You don't throw a whole life a way because it's banged up a little bit." (Tom Smith)

 

"It's better to break a man's leg than his heart." (George Woolf)

 

"Everybody loses a couple. Either you pack up your things and go home or you keep fighting." (Charles Howard)

 

"For any man who have pride and ambition; if your dream is big enough and you have the guts to follow it, there is truly fortune to be made." (Charles Howard)

 

"Every horse is good for something." (Tom Smith)

 

"His (Seabiscuit) speed is not in his legs but in his heart." (Red Pollard)

 

Seabiscuit with Red Pollard.

 

Seabiscuit with owner Charles Howard.

 

 

Seabiscuit with Tom Smith.



Alodia Gosiengfiao for FHM Philippines July 2013

Sorry to disappoint you BatMans out there but you just have to contend with only a minimum skin exposure from Alodia in this photoshoot.  No skimpy lingerie.  No thong.  No finger licking.  It's Alodia in FHM.  Period.

 

I'm sure I just heard a collective sigh from the multitude of salivating admirers out there but you might just have to wait a little while longer before Alodia does a pictorial ala Jahziel Manabat or Abby Poblador!

Alyssa Milano for Maxim USA

We remember her fondly as Samantha Micelli as Tony Danza's daughter in the sitcom Who's the Boss way back in the 80's.  Now, Alyssa Milano is all grown up and a rather stunning 42 year old stunner!  Don't you agree?

World War Z: Movie Review

Nope.  I have not read Max Brooks book from which this film was adapted but I'm a sucker for zombie movies.  At least I won't get disappointed when the film does not follow the book's story line.

Anyway, the film stars Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane a former United Nations Investigator whose family became first hand witnesses to the zombie frenzy that hits New York City.  He escapes with his family with the help of his former UN colleague to a United States Navy ship.  With his experience as a UN investigator, Gerry is tapped by the naval commander to accompany their leading virologist to South Korea in the mission to find the source of the zombie virus that can lead them to create a vaccine.  However, as Murphy's Law would say, "If anything can go wrong it will at the most worst of times."  In other words---SHIT HAPPENS!  Upon landing in South Korea, Gerry's team is attacked by zombies, where, in the ensuing mayhem, the virologist panics and accidentaly shoots himself!  And here begins Gerry's crusade to find the cure for the zombie virus that would take him to Israel and United Kingdom. 

So what makes this zombie film different from those which I've already watched?  Well, the zombies here are fast and attacks like fire ants unlike the typical lethargic types.  Zombie on steroids---that's what they are!  Another noticeable difference is that there were no scene where you see the zombies feasting on their prey; hence, there was not much gore in this film.  However, the lack thereof does not mean less excitement.  I assure you this film does not lack in terms of suspense that will surely keep you at the edge of your seat! (Apologies to the seat in front of me who I accidentally kicked during one suspenseful sequence.)

Must watch!

Sam Pinto for Esquire Philippines

Hu-WOW!