ROBOCOP(2014) REVIEW

Robocop--part man, part machine, all cop--has put Paul Verhoeven's name in the list of the best directors in the 80s. To some, this is the definitive 80s movie, to others, this is a masterpiece.

Today, we're going to review Jose Padilha's re-imagining of the character.

It's not technically a reboot, but a re-imagining of the character, just like what I said earlier. It has a great ensemble of cast, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, Gary Oldman, Jay Baruchel, among others. Jose Padilha made a respectable remake of the movie in a way that he tried to differentiate it from the original movie but also pay some respect to it.

While some die-hard fans don't like the remake, some--myself included-- think that this is decent, not terrible, and is a masterpiece on its own right.

Just so you know, this is the second Verhoeven movie to recieve a remake, the first one being Total Recall.

Joel Kinnaman did a good version of Alex Murphy/Robocop. The cast did good. And it's glad to know that Padilha somewhat retained what Robocop made itself Robocop, the media. And in this re-imagining, Samuel L. Jackson is the media portrayed, and instead of just a news program, this media is somewhat a political commentary program titled The Novak Element.

In short, this is one of the most decent re-imaginings one can make.

ROBOCOP, now in theaters.

2013 WRAP-UP

Okay, since it's December and 2013 is almost over, so, you know the drill.

GOOD NEWS-ES...


1. FALL OUT BOY IS BACK!

Wait. Isn't Patrick supposed to be fat? Anyways, to all fans:

2. DOCTOR WHO 50th ANNIVERSARY!

*multiple ovaries exploding*

*nerding intensifies*

3. BIEBER QUITS. FINALLY.

 

Pic says it all.

 4. SUPERMAN/BATMAN MOVIE

 

Nerds all over the world simultaneously scream like 12 years olds watching either 1D or Bieber live.

5. PACIFIC RIM

It's an eight year old's dream to see this.

SADLY...

1. YOLANDA

2. NAPOLES

3. THAT DAMN EARTHQUAKE THAT HIT CEBU AND BOHOL.

Cebu recovered quickly, but Bohol still needs help.

4. TWERKIN' MILEY

Miley, hide your tongue! The Smiths are disgusted!

Also Drake was disgusted, Miley!

5. MATT SMITH LEAVES DOCTOR WHO.

Moffat, why do you make us cry?!?

IN MEMORY OF:

-Paul Walker

-Cory Montieth

-Bella Flores

-The 11th Doctor

-Nelson Mandela

-etc.

HONORABLE MENTION:


GOOD NEWS-ES:

PETER CAPALDI IS THE NEW DOCTOR: 

Still no cursing to be found in the special.

FUN FACT WHICH CONTAINS SPOILERS: His first word was "Kidneys!"

SADLY...

No honorable mentions for this part.

A TOAST FOR 2013! AND HERE, I DEDICATE TO YOU TWO SONGS FROM FALL OUT BOY.

What A Catch, Donnie and Thnks Fr Th Mmrs:

SAYONARA, 2013, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

WEIRD CASTING CHOICES THAT WE'RE GLAD IT DIDN'T HAPPEN.

So, come on, there are terrible casting choices that was actually passed on like: George Clooney being Batman, Ben Affleck being Daredevil(and now, being Batman), and more shit.

So, today in this blog, we will show more terrible(if not weird) casting choices that we're glad it didn't happen.

1. Robin Williams as Rorschach.

Before Jackie Earle Haley was casted as Walter, there was Paddy Considine, and before him, there was Robin Williams. He was casted during the supposedly 1991 adaptation of the comic which, never happened until Zack "ruins what he touches" Snyder came and ruined Watchmen(if not made it darker). Luckily, it never happened because the technology wasn't that advanced yet.

I mean, come on. I know he could do decent portrayals of characters, but Rorschach?!? Nah, you bet he can't be the definitive Rorschach Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons thought of during the creation of Watchmen. He doesn't even have the Rorschach look, which is like a rotten beggar from the streets, but is not actually a beggar.

2. Nicolas Cage as Superman.


Oh, look, it's the guy who ruins all the superhero characters he portrays. And he also wants to steal the Declaration of Independence.

He was cast by Tim "Latex Fetish" Burton in his latex-induced Superman movie "Superman Lives" which was cancelled by the last minute.

How last minute, you say? It was so last minute that posters were actually sent to theaters to actually preview the movie right before its cancellation.

Luckily, it didn't happen because, what do you think will be the reaction of those kids who liked Superman the way he is seeing Superman having a mullet? Shocked, yes. Surprised, yes. But there will be some kids who will ask: "Mommy, is this the right movie?"

Yes, that kind of question.

3. Arnold Schwarzenegger as Batman

Yes, he was cast as batman before he was cast as the very pun-ny Mr. Freeze.

Actually, the guy wasn't actually cast, he was one of those possible casting choices to play Batman in the 1989 movie together with Michael J. Fox.

Yes, Marty McFly as Batman, imagine the chaos. Luckily, it didn't happen as well because BTTF 2 was released the same year as Batman.

But honestly, Schwartze-nigger should have never been cast as both of that, it was just a disaster.

Don't worry, he never cared anyways, as long as he has the money, right Arnie?



So, this is the weirdest casting choices that we have found so far, we'll add more soon.

WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN REVIEW

And finally, Mark Millar, creator of Kick-Ass, Wanted, American Jesus, Superior, Nemesis, Superman: Red Son, Ultimate X-Men(sort of), Ultimate Fantastic Four(kinda), Civil War(do I need to say it all?), DOES IT AGAIN!

Okay, I know you like Wolverine, right?

So, if you like Wolverine using the Iron Man armor, Cap's shield, and teamingup with a very old Hawkeye(who has A LOT of ex-wives).

Then this story is for you.

The story starts with Logan living a normal life with a wife and two kids, while trying to forget his old self, as Wolverine. And then, the Hulks show up to ask their rent. And so on and so fort.

And then a blind Hawkeye shows up after Logan was beat up by the Hulks.

Okay, I don't want to spoil the entire comic.

But lemme tell you this:

THERE ARE DINOSAURS IN THE FUCKIN' COMIC!

That's all, thank you.

QUICKIE INTERVIEWS #1

So, I went to Cebu Comc Convention and met these three guys that will be on the new segment called "Quickie Interview".

So, go to Google translate and get ready, because the interview is now up!

First up, we have Dr. Carlo Jose San Juan, creator of the Callous comic strips that are published on Manila Bulletin.

1. Paano ka nagsimula sa pagkokomiks?
- "Nung high school ako, sumali ako sa school newspaper namin. Tapos nung college, sumali din ako. Tapos tuloy tuloy na. Taka rin sa medschool"

2. First time mo bang sumali dito sa C3?
- "Oo, first time ko."

3. How was the experience?
- "Ok naman. Ine-enjoy ko naman yung mga tao dito, open sila sa comic ko, very good time."

4. Attack on Titan yang sa phone mo?
- "Oo, pinapa-drawing lang, comission."

5. Word for aspiring comic creators like me.
- "Just go for it. These days, marami nang ways to show your comic online. And the readers will tell you what's right and what's wrong."

Next up, (let's just settle with fb names)JP P Palabon, creator of Puso Negro.

1. Paano ka nagsimula sa pagkokomiks?
- "Nung college kami, may event tapos dun kami nag-tinda ng komiks tapos tuloy-tuloy na."

2. First time mo bang sumali sa C3?
- "Second time. Nandito rin kami last year."

3. Word for aspring comic creators like me.
- "Produce lang ng produce. Gawa lang lagi ng bago."

Last but not the least, Mr. Jon Zamar, creator of Codename: Bathala and organizer of Komikon.

1. Paano ka nagsimula sa pagkokomiks?
- "Sumali ako sa contest ng Culture Crash before pa yon naging Point Zero. At saka agkokomiks na rin ako nung High School."

2. Organizer ka ng Komikon, diba?
- "Oo."

3. Gaano kahirap ang pag-oorganize nun?
- "Mahirap in a sense na you need to raise funds."

4. Gaano kasaya na nakikita mo na yung finished product?
- "Katulad yung na paggawa ng komiks, ang pinaka-masaya na stage nun ay ang finished product."

5.Word for aspiring comic creators like me.
- "Don't stop learning at saka don't stop creating. And also, learn your favorite artist's weakness, not just his strength, para ma-avoid mo yun."




And that ends this episode of "QUICKIE INTERVIEWS".

See you next time.

WHY IS ANIME MORE FAMOUS RIGHT NOW?

Seriously. Why?

Might be because of DBZ(which is acceptable), or Samurai X.

But why did I blog this?

TO LET PEOPLE KNOW.

Before, cosplay was: Costume Role Play

But now, it is: Costuming Anime Characters.

And what's more? People say COSPLAY IS ANIME.

How about comics? You'd probably say, "You mean manga?". All I'd say is...

NO!

I don't mean it's manga, there are differences with it. And cosplay is not anime. Fuck you.

I know it's famous for it's storytelling, and that is what they think Anime separates from Cartoons. How about Spawn? The cartoon, not the movie!

What? You think it's an anime, too? Spawn is A CARTOON. Yet, it has a very nice storyline.

Don't believe me? HERE!

Told you.

Now, back TO THE FUCKING TOPIC!

Why do you people say that anime is not cartoons?

You know what? Let's compare them.

ANIME:

1. They have great, "relatable" stories.
2. They have very nice and cool characters in every fucking one.
3. Their fanbase are dumb, sometimes intelligent, people who think anime is the most superior form of entertainment. 

CARTOONS:

1. They have TRUE RELATABLE STORIES. I mean, could you relate to Goku's Super Saiyan transformation? No.
2. They also have nice and cool, mostly anthropomorhic, characters.
3. Their fanbase are mostly from 90's kids who, just like the other 90's kids, want to bring their childhood back. But hey, they're not dumb.

So, Anime is, whether you like it or not, CARTOONS.

Cassandra: Warrior Angel Review.

Last week was the start of a brand-new series in TV5, Cassandra: Warrior Angel. Well, as you know, it replaced too-near-to-become-a-dramatic-teleserye Kidlat.

The first week was good until the second week came up.

Same plot. A girl has a third eye, who finds a person, while battling Philippine mythical creatures. Just, it was added with angels and demons and stuff.

And it's not just a coincidence.

Well, the series' lead star was Eula Caballero. And, she starred in the short-lived horror series by TV5, Third Eye.

So, let's list down the similarities.

Third Eye: A girl finds out she has a third eye. She is finding someone. She thinks that the creatures she fights are clues which will lead her to him.

Cassandra: Warrior Angel: A war happens between angels and demons beginning from the start of time. A demon and a mortal angel fell in love in the 90's. They had 3 children, one who has a third eye. All 3 of them were separated and wiped out of their memories. And then.. the same shit as of Third Eye.

Fact is, Warrior Angel is Third Eye with angels and demons. And, Warrior Angel's working title was Cassandra: The Third Eye Chronicles. So, The Third eye remake was intentional.

That's it, and I'm sick of it.