I first saw Kristian Somera's Thy Will Be Done in the Ateneo Human Knights Film Festival Press Screening. It was my favorite among the films I viewed that day. I watched the film again for the 6th Mindanao FilmFest and my initial impression of the film didn't change. Thy Will Be Done is made by Ateneo de Davao University communications majors including director Somera, producer Carmelle Jumawan and the film's lead actress Diana Grace Juaban. They are mentored by multi-awarded filmmaker and professor, Ronald Bautista. The film won as Best Student Film in the 6th Mindanao FilmFest. Thy Will Be Done stood out from a field of good competitors, which you never imagine to be made by students. What I liked about the film is how the story was revealed. For this, I give much credit to the story writer and the director. Adding strength to the film is the credible acting by Juaban. She comes off as a natural and you would notice that she's an amateur. She delivers her lines without hesitation and acts without the OA factor that most amateur actors are prone to doing. Technically, the film could have done better in the cinematography, lighting, and…
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Congratulations to GenSan News Online Mag!
This PBA 2010 Best Travel and Destination Blog for Mindanao is GenSan News Online Mag by Avel Manansala of General Santos City. Avel has been blogging since 2007. Since then, he has won awards, organized blogging workshops and summits, and founded the Soccsksargen Bloggers. His blog, GenSan News Online Mag covers a wide range of topic from events to politics, from personalities to food, all about General Santos City and the Soccsksargen region. Soccsksargen stands for South Cotabato, Cotabato City, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City. All of these cities and provinces are part of Region 12. A respected and well-loved member of the Gen San community, Avel needs to call on the Soccsksargen Bloggers, sponsors, and their community leaders just once and he will receive overwhelming support for his blogging endeavors. And why not? His efforts are not for himself or his group alone, but for the benefit of his community and his beloved hometown, General Santos City. Truly, General Santos City is lucky to have Avel in the forefront, generating interest for, sharing news and information about, and leading the promotion of General Santos City. He is prolific as a blogger and as a hard-working Heneral. Other…
I’m Giving Up My Christmas
I am celebrating Christmas, but instead of asking for gifts, I am asking my friends and relatives to donate money to My Charity Water Campaign. My aim is to raise $5,000 by January 1. I know it is a lofty goal, I probably won't reach it, but I believe it's worth a try. Watch this video to know why I'm giving up Christmas: $20 provides for clean water for a person for his entire lifetime. Imagine that. Just $20 to give another person a chance of having a healthy, dignified life. I hope you can support me on this one. Every dollar counts. You can donate through this LINK. Or you can help out by posting on Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, and other sites about my campaign. The link to my Charity: Water Campaign is at http://mycharitywater.org/giftcleanwaterforChristmas. Merry Christmas! :) This is a belated Blog Action Day post. ;-)
Black Swan
I was attracted to this trailer by the promise of a kiss between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. They do kiss at around 1:25 but there so much more to this film I think. The film is Black Swan. Seems like a very good art film. Locking Lips With 'Black Swan' Trailer - Watch more horror Seems like a really good film. I don't quite get if Mila Kunis is a psycho chick but I find the dynamics between protagonist Natalie Portman and Kunis to be very interesting. And the story is set amidst the beautiful but competitive scenery of ballet. Hope I get to watch this. :)
I Think I Want a Humvee
I was browsing through AyosDito to look for stuff I might be interested in and I saw this... AyosDito is an online classifieds page and I was quite surprised to see they were also selling cars. The Humvee ad caught my attention!!! And I thought to myself, it's exactly the kind of vehicle I want. Ok so I don't know how to drive and I don't even have the monnies to buy it. But I found it interesting. IT'S A HUMVEE! Not a puny, cutesy car like my girly cousins like. But it's also in a shade of red that screams "LOOK AT ME!" Manly. Big. Loud. Exactly like me! Now I have a bit of motivation to learn how to drive. Hehe! But I have a looot of saving to do. If I do own a car one day (paging future husband, boyfriend, or DOM ), I'll definitely buy something like the bright red Humvee. Meanwhile, I'll browse the site for stuff I can actually buy. If there are used cars for sale online, I wonder what other stuff for sale can I find? Ohhh.... clothes!
Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs 2010
My votes for this year's Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs go to the following: Davao Bloggers Blog Davao Bloggers was just formed last December, but the group has already accomplished a lot in making the local blogging scene more vibrant, active, and visible. With projects and events geared towards improving competencies and developing blog content while promoting Davao, the group has been making a mark online and offline. Avatar Media Blog Avatar Media is composed of nine internet professionals who specialize on different aspects of blogging and web development. Combined, these individuals form a unique new media company "that aims to bridge the gap between the Internet and business intelligence." With the success of the Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2010 and with the anticipation high for WordCamp Ph 2010, people are looking forward to new and exciting products, services, and events by Avatar Media. Kusina Maria Kusina Maria is my own cooking and food blog. I believe with my blog, I am able to share tips and tricks, recipes, and knowledge on food, eating, cooking, and baking which will empower my readers to enjoy food, cooking, and baking more. I offer practical information for cooks and wannabe cooks at all…