DCRJ's MOVIE REVIEWS: DISNEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL & THE TWILIGHT SAGA NEW MOON

We saw 'DISNEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL' in 3D at SM Mall of Asia, Cinema 3 Digital Cinema yesterday Nov. 29, 2009 Sunday. A revisit to the timeless Charles Dickens classic...I must've seen countless version of it including Pinoy versions but this Robert Zemeckis version is innovative, artistic and fun. It's another 3D movie that attracts the whole family to see it in theaters instead of buying bootleg copies from Quiapo. The use of 3D is extraordinary, the CGI-characters' facial expressions are more refined now than those seen in previous Robert Zemeckis films such as 'Polar Express' and even 'Beowulf'.

My ratings 5 out of 5 Biscuits !



Finally, after a week in theater run, we saw THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON' at SM Mall of Asia Nov. 29, 2009 Sunday. I've read the movie reviews and they said the movie was boring. To me, well, it's quite good actually. Bella must be the luckiest human girl alive, she got a Vampire lover and a Werewolf lover! I think Frankenstein's monster will be her next lover in part 3 ! Kidding aside, it's a timeless tale of love triangle where one is the 'panakipbutas', Edward went away to Rio de Janiero thinking it will do Bella more good than harm and to fill the void of Bella's emptiness is the presence of the Hulkman Jacob Black. Chessy lines after chessy lines ensue which is a good thing, it's a nice touch away from the Vincent Price and Bela Lugosi monster flicks, and it does gave girls something to shrill on, I must have heard a dozen shrills inside the theater.

My rating is 3 out 5 Biscuits.

MOYMOY PALABOY & ROADFILL "SANA MAMA" feat. Aljur Abrenica - Video aired Nov. 27, 2009

Here's the latest Bubble Gang's IyoTube video of MOYMOY PALABOY & ROADFILL lipsynching 'SANA MAMA' popularized by the Musculados, featuring Aljur Abrenica.

Video aired Nov. 27, 2009. Recorded and uploaded yo YouTube by DCRJ



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RESORTS WORLD MANILA Scene : Picture Taking is PROHIBITED INSIDE & OUTSIDE the Premises (Head Scratch) Duh !

We had lunch buffet (again!) at Mercado inside Resorts World Manila, my 5th time actually. I haven't had any pictures taken outside of the resort with the Resorts World logo so I got my handy Nokia N95 for some outdoors shot. Upon seeing the iconic Resorts World logo atop the still under-construction building I pose readily for some souvenir shots when the guard waved at me suggesting photoshoots aren't allowed. The hell? I am outside of your premises right? and why the restriction ? Okay, I could realize that the building is still under construction and it might prematurely be reported (and blogged) if they are behind or ahead of schedule. But I also realize that by posting photos of those unfinished construction in the internet I am also helping them by making some free commercialization of the upcoming resort. Case in point, the facebook of Resorts World Sentosa Singapore has published numerous photos of early construction work of the upcoming Universal Studios Singapore. By doing so they are attracting numerous tourist early on. Why can't we just do the same? Why restrict specially us bloggers by not taking photos ? Aren't we indirectly marketing it ? Duh !?

The guard in white waved to me suggesting picture taking is not allowed but I ignored him anyway.

Another guard in white uniform looks at our photo-shoot almost wanting to restrict us for doing the shot hence my facial reaction in the photo

Picture taking inside Mercado also not allowed since it's located just across the poker tables and slot machines. Just pretend your texting on your celphone camera and just fire away on the clicker!

The Star Cruises Centre office building just in front of the Maxims hotel.

The newly opened Newport Terminal bus station.

MANNY PACQUIAO Tested NEGATIVE on ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE by the Nevada Athletic State Comission (MIGUEL COTTO Aftermath) - Nov. 25, 2009

There you have it folks, it is confirmed that Floyd Mayweather Sr. is suffering from Manny-Pacquiao-Envy-Syndrome. Okay, seriously, Manny Pacquiao showed negative results for 40 illegal substances via urine and blood samples by the Nevada Athletic State Comission. Floyd Mayweather, Sr. , Paulie Malignaggi and Kermit Crinton previously criticized the Pacman on using illegal substances or power-enhancing drugs. Obviously all are just hearsays and without basis. Actually the explanation for that is pure jealousy.

Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired Nov. 25, 2009


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JINKEE PACQUIAO Exclusive Interview on her husband MANNY PACQUIAO & the KRISTA RANILLO issue - Nov. 24, 2009

Here's a video featuring an exclusive interview of Jinkee Pacquiao, Manny's wife and mother of 4. She tackles on the issue of Manny's public-property life and on the Krista Ranillo issue.

Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired Nov. 24, 2009



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DCRJ on lunch buffet at Mercado's at Resorts World Manila (My 4th time) Nov. 24, 2009

Having lunch at Mercado's at the Resorts World Manila is now a habit of mine, my 4th time actually. Well, first of all lunch buffet is affordable compared to other lunch buffet in the Metro. Secondly, it's a good choice for inviting family members and friends without draining too much out of my own wallet. Thirdly, the ambiance is typically Las Vegas with the sight of numerous slot machines and poker tables. The only downside of this affordable buffet is that you tend to overeat which is not really healthy in my case. But I see to it that I get to have lots of fruits and salads, less on the meat and other carbs on the menu. The ice cream area is truly inviting with choices of 5 flavors plus a variety of toppings to satisfy your sweet cravings. I did missed out on some tasty-looking soups which my stomach capacity could no longer accomodate it. We did try out some of the slot machines after lunch but I am quite skeptic on its generosity to bestow some tokens, this is a computerized machine and quite prone to manipulation by computer-savvy personnels in my opinion. Gone are the days where you slide in coins and the actual sounds of coins coming out of the machine upon winning the correct lines. We also tried out the horse racing betting machine where you bet on a computerized horse via a touch-screen button on the monitor. We did lose two hundred bills on those machine bandits but had fun. Other areas inside the Resorts World are still under construction, it looks promising though and it's something we will be looking forward to in the near future.

MANNY PACQUIAO on the MAYWEATHERS, Politics & KRISTA RANILLO Exclusive Interview - Nov. 23, 2009

Here's a video featuring an exclusive interview of Manny Pacquiao inside his home which aired Nov. 23, 2009. Manny Pacquiao's thoughts on Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Sr., Politics and the Krista Ranillo 'love affair' issue.



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ARNEL PINEDA Sings 'We Are the Champions' to MANNY PACQUIAO at Victory Party over Cotto 11/20/09

Arnel Pineda, Filipino front man of the legendary group Journey, sings 'We Are The Champions' to Manny Pacquiao during Pacquiao's Homecoming Concert & Victory Party at the SM Mall of Asia hosted by GMA-7.

Arnel Pineda belts out the Freddie Mercury song with all the correct high-notes and other stuffs. Amazing!

Here's the video I recorded and uploaded to YouTube

ARNEL PINEDA Sings 'We Are the Champions' to MANNY PACQUIAO at Victory Party over Cotto 11/20/09

MANNY PACQUIAO's Homecoming Concert (MIGUEL COTTO Aftermath) & Victory Party at the SM Mall of Asia - Complete Videos Nov. 20, 2009

MANNY PACQUIAO Homecoming Concert (COTTO Aftermath) "LA BAMBA" - Nov. 20, 2009


PACQUIAO Homecoming Concert (COTTO Aftermath) "SOMETIMES WHEN WE TOUCH" - Nov. 20, 2009


PACQUIAO Homecoming Concert (COTTO Aftermath): To Jinkee "BORN FOR YOU" - Nov. 20, 2009


PACQUIAO Homecoming Concert (COTTO Aftermath) "AWITIN MO AT ISASAYAW KO" - Nov. 20, 2009


MANNY PACQUIAO Homecoming Concert (COTTO Aftermath) "Filipino Ang Lahi Ko" - Nov. 20, 2009

MANNY PACQUIAO (MIGUEL COTTO Aftermath) Left L.A. with JINKEE on the way to Manila - Nov. 19, 2009

Manny Pacquiao has left Los Angeles and is currently on their way to Manila. Manny is with his wife Jinkee, contrary to reports that his wife won't be with him because of Manny's alleged love affair with starlet Krista Ranillo.

Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired Nov. 19, 2009


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MANNY PACQUIAO Look-Alike running loose at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas - Nov. 18, 2009

Manny Pacquiao added a 7th belt world title after demolishing Miguel Cotto last Saturday Nov. 14, 2009 for the WBO Welterweight Championship at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Fans can't get enough of Manny Pacquiao, they even took photos and autograph from a look-alike. Some even mistook the guy as the real Manny Pacquiao. The guy, a janitor from Canada, is obviously enjoying his moments of fame at the MGM Grand hotel lobby. Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired Nov. 18, 2009



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KRISTA RANILLO's Response on her Alleged MANNY PACQUIAO Love Affair - Nov. 18, 2009

Many were intrigued when Jinky Pacquiao, Manny's wife, bursted into tears during the Thanksgiving Mass after the demolition of Miguel Cotto. Was Jinky upset over the alleged rumors that Manny Pacquiao is having an affair with actress Krista Ranillo?

Here's a video featuring Krista Ranillo's response on all this hullabaloo, video courtesy of 24 Oras, recorded and uploaded to YouTube by yours truly



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MANNY PACQUIAO Held a Mini-Concert in L.A. (MIGUEL COTTO Aftermath) - Nov. 18, 2009

Manny Pacquiao, fresh off a technical demolition of Miguel Cotto, is back in Los Angeles and held a concert for his fans. Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired Nov. 18, 2009



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MANNY "Pac Man" PACQUIAO leaves Jimmy Kimmel Live with unknown woman!

The price of being a celebrity in the U.S., our beloved Manny Pacquiao has been a recent target by those paparrazi hounds in the U.S.

CelebrityNationVids managed to take a footage of Manny Pacquiao leaving the Jimmy Kimmel show with an unknown woman. The thing is, the woman is covering her face while the videographer is filming

From celebritynationsvids : "I caught boxing champion Manny Pac Man Pacquiao leaving the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. Manny didn't bother to sign for about 70 fans that were there to show there support for him. He was with a woman that wasn't his wife so thats probably why he didnt stop!"



Snapshot of the video


I don't want to insinuate but the woman's head-shape is similar to the woman below (currently being tagged in Philippine tabloids)

MANNY PACQUIAO Fans : "WE WANT FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JR. !" - Video Update Nov. 17, 2009

After the technical demolition job over Miguel Cotto, Manny Pacquiao is being challenge by former Pound-4-Pound King Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is billed as 'The Fight of the Milennium'. Casinos in Las Vegas are already accepting bets for the not-yet confirmed dream match.

Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired Nov. 17, 2009



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