My Pick for this year Golden Globe

Critic Awards have been naming their picks for Acting Awards and Best Pictures and Golden Globe has already announced its rolls of nominees. I'm sure the Oscar Academy is also busy doing screening and other stuff in picking thier list of nominees. While the rest are busy with all its long processes of coming up with the winners, i also have my own list, and they are the following.

Best Picture Drama- Frost/Nixon - Its really my choice for Best Picture, coz i want to see more of Howard's Biographic Films. A Beautiful Mind and Cinderella Man were really my all time favorite movies and im sure this Fronst/Nixon would really add to my list. My runner-up would be the intriguing story of Slumdog Millionaire.

Best Picture Musical or Comedy - Mama Mia! - Its very relaxing with a very smooth choreography in dancing, with a very great actors like Meryl Streep and a surprising talent from Mr. James Bond, Pierce Brosnan.

Best Director - Ron Howards - Obviously, my pick, who is really my favorite director. Next to him is Steven Spielberg whose movie this year is not much an award-like.

Best Actor - Leonardo DiCaprio - I think this year is another year for Leonardo to win Best Actor for the film "Revolutionary Road" after winning the award with the movie "Aviator.

Best Actress - Anne Hathaway - This is really a surprise nod for Anne, from a teen star to a more matured role, i think she would make history like Reese Witherspoon did in 2006.

Best Animated Film - Kung Fu Panda - I'm sorry Wall-E, i like you very much, but I like Po more, and with all the outstanding casts, its really my this year's animated film favorite.

Best Supporting Actor - Heath Ledger - his outstanding performance in The Dark Knight is really unescapable. He was brilliant and really deserve the award.

Best Supportin Actress - Kate Winslet - By just reading the synopsis of this film, i can already imagine Kate portraying her role. If she would have been nominated Best Actress in this film, she could have been my pick for Best Actress.

So those are my picks, they might not all win in Golden Globe, but i'm sure they will make it in Oscar, atleat nominees.

Its really been a long time..

Its really been a long time, I almost forgot about updating my blog because of too many things to do. Thank God now, i have a very little time of writing something here. After the Cebu trip last October, i attended several trainings, i think 4 more training, that include Training Need Analysis, Training's Trainer, the other one from TESDA and the one I am attending now, Globe Broad Band Training. I feel so blessed with all these opportunities, I hope this would really help me to be a better person. Although having more skills and knowledge on so many things doesn't warrant stable job or good reputation perhaps, but atleast its good that you have something to share to others.

Update on Highest Grossing Film of 2008

Once again, lets take a look on the films that gained box office record world wide this year as of today.

10. The Mummy:Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - earning almost 389 million, the Brendan Fraser's 3rd installment of this film is good at No. 10 as of now, which is the lowest rank among the three films for a yearly box office champ. The Mummy Returns in 2001 was number 7 in 2001, and The Mummy in 1999 was in number 6.

But with the success of High School Musical 3: Senior's Year in the box office and the box office prediction of 007's Quantum of Solace, the current top 10 film could be thrown out of Top 10 this year and be replaced by either of the two films.

9. Sex and City: The Movie- taking the No. 9 position is a TV drama turned to a box office champ this year, Sex and the City with the total gross of 401 million.

8. Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - with 419 million of total gross, this 2nd film from Chronicles of Narnia book series have failed to surpass its predecessor 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe' which was in No. 3 in worldwide in 2005 with total gross of 739 million.

7. WALL-E - currently earning 482 million world wide. Although not as successful as Finding Nemo and Ratatouille, WALL-E is also not at the lowest rank as it surpassed Cars' and other early-released Pixar Films.

6. Mama Mia - this ABBA musical film is currently in No. 6. With almost 560 million world wide of total gross, Mama Mia is the biggest and most succesful musical film of all time.

5. Iron Man - one of the hottest superheroes of 2008, Iron Man's grossed to 572 million world wide.

4. Hancock - another superhero, Will Smith's film has earned 624 million wordwide.

3. Kung Fu Panda - From Pixar's Ratatouille last year, the highest grossing animated film this year taken by Dream Works Animation with world wide's gross of 634 million.

2. Indian Jones and the Crystal Skull - the runner-up this year goes to Indie. This Ford and Spielberg's comeback film surpassed the all previous Indiana films with the total gross of 784 million.

1. The Dark Knight - the champion this year, is another superhero, and a comeback film of Nolan and Bale. Following the success of thier last 2006 team up, this year has been the luckiest year of the two so far. With the total gross of 993 million, and breaking 29 records that include the Widest Opening and the Fastest film to reach 500 million in just 45 days after released.

Cebu, here i come...

Tonight is my last night in Zamboanga City because tomorrow afternoon i'll be leaving for Cebu for a seminar with our CEO, COO, Marketing Head and my other colleague. I'm really excited to go, i don't know whether its the place that excites me or the training itself. We will be staying there for 4 days for a 3-day seminar. Its really my first time to go to Cebu, I went to several places in Luzon and here in Mindanao but never a place in Visayas. I was just thinking about it when our Marketing Head told me that she will recommend me for a Carreer Adviser Training in Cebu. Its like a dream came true. I was hesistant at first when i knew that i will be speaking infront of 100 CEOs and COOs of STI in entire Philippines. But when i came to remember the film i watched, it reminded me that this is an another opportunity for me. I must not let this pass by, after all, this is one of the things i really wanna do. I'm just hoping that i would really make it with flying colors. Everyone expects us to be actually and i told them we will just give our best.

Never too late for a Children's Party..

Last October 4, we had our 2nd company's General Meeting. It was full of fun, our theme was 'Children's Party', and everyone was really dressed like children, i just don't know if i was properly dressed that time hehe. One of the highlights of the Gen Meet was the presentation of each group. I lead the group as we presented our group game called "GAME". Everyone participated and cooperated and our group won the Jolliest Group, and i got the MOST ENERGETIC FACILITATOR award. I was really happy and overwhelmed with their appreciation. Our COO even texted me in the morning and she told me how she was impressed with the way how I have grown as a good facilitator. I didn't know what to reply so i just thanked her for the trust and for the opportunities.

Here are some of the photos during the Gen Meet @ Roof Deck, Garden Orchid

The Birthday Group, we dance the Lucky Me commercial dance..

Me and ma'am Amor

I won for myself a stuff toy, my sis was really happy coz she just have a new one. We call him 'Facy'

Dark Knight has surpassed Titanic Box Office Record

The latest Batman, The Dark Knight has finally surpassed Titanic gross by almost 400%. Titanic earned $1,835,300,000 during its theatrical run in 2007. After 11 years, Dark Knight claimed the top spot for All-time World Wide Box Office from Titanic with the total gross of $5,091,106,180 and still counting. Dark Knight cost around 185 million to make. The complete list is as follows.

The Top 10 All-time World Wide Box Office

1.	The Dark Knight (2008)	$5,091,106,180
2.	Titanic (1997)	$1,835,300,000
3.	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)	$1,129,219,252
4.	Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)	$1,060,332,628
5.	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)	$968,657,891
6.	Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)	$958,404,152
7.	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)	$937,000,866
8.	Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)	$922,379,000
9.	The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)	$921,600,000
10.	Jurassic Park (1993)	$919,700,000

Top 10 2008 Films in All-time Wold Wide Box Office

1. The Dark Knight (2008) $5,091,106,180
2. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) $781,670,320
3. Kung Fu Panda (2008) $619,049,523
4. Hancock (2008) $614,646,274
5. Iron Man (2008) $570,419,154
6. Mamma Mia! (2008) $476,092,290
7. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) $418,814,023
8. WALL·E (2008) $411,103,606
9. Sex and the City (2008) $400,637,269
10. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) $370,676,165

Robert Downey Jr. is portraying Sherlock Holmes

After portraying Tony Stark a.k.a Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. is said to be portraying detective Sherlock Holmes which will be out in 2010 and will be directed by Guy Ritchie. But before Robert wore the iron suit and became superhero he had already proven his acting capability and was able to be recognized by the Academy with his nomination for Best Actor in 1992 with the film Chaplin.

He had also worked with Oscar Best Actress Halley Berry in Gothika, with Val Kilmer in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and with Jake Gyllanhaal and Mark Rufallo in Zodiac. Despite of all that it was really Iron Man that made him as one of the box office actors of today.

His latest movie, Thropic Thunder with Ben Stiller and Jack Black is still out and has already reached over 100 million in the box office.

Who will top the 2008 Box Office Films?

2008 is almost over, it only means that we are getting closer to determining the Number One movie of the year. For 2007, Spider Man 3 ruled the top spot in North America, while Pirates of Caribbean: At Worlds End ruled the World-Wide Box Office. Let us check out some of the potential top films that would possible rule this year.

In America (As of Sept 14, 2008)

1. The Dark Knight (2008) $513,238,453
2. Iron Man (2008) $318,006,770
3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) $316,202,690
4. Hancock (2008) $227,946,274
5. WALL·E (2008) $219,398,090
6. Kung Fu Panda (2008) $214,227,690
7. Horton Hears a Who! (2008) $154,529,187
8. Sex and the City (2008) $152,595,674
9. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) $141,614,023
10. Mamma Mia! (2008) $137,268,695
11.Wanted (2008) $134,168,655
12. Get Smart (2008) $128,603,482
13. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) $100,570,825
14. You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) $100,018,837

Currently, The Dark Knight is in no. 2 in all time box office in America. Titanic is unbeatable by $600,779,824 box office record.

World Wide Box Office (As of Sept 11, 2008)

1. The Dark Knight (2008) $950,438,453
2. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) $781,202,690
3. Kung Fu Panda (2008) $611,227,690
4. Hancock (2008) $581,646,274
5. Iron Man (2008) $570,206,770
6. Mamma Mia! (2008) $417,368,695
7. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) $416,714,023
8. WALL·E (2008) $403,898,090
9. Sex and the City (2008) $400,595,674
10. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) $355,970,825

The Dark Knight is in no. 6 and still trying to break the last year No. 1 record holder, Pirates of Caribbean: At Worlds End with a difference of almost 9 millions. Since these movies are still showing, box office record will still be changed.
Source: www.imdb.com

Jessica Biel has a new film, Easy Virtue

Sexiest woman Jessica Biel has a new film out this 2008, Easy Virtue. After a long break, Jessica has finally engaged in acting again. Easy Virtue is a romantic comedy film about an American divorcée who meets her new in-laws after tying the knot with a young Englishman on the spur of the moment in France. Based on the play by Noel Coward. Also starred by Ben Barnes, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Colin Firth.

Jessica is also busy working on her Debut Album and her boyfriend Justin Timberlake is rumored to sing with her in the album. It is said that her sound is like of Madonna and Alicia Keys.

Next year, Jessica Biel is also working on two other movies out next year, one with Jake Gyllanhaal called NAIL and one with The Rock which is an animated film.

Got to start with our Research Work..

Taking Masters Degree while working is really tough. You have to manage your time, expenses and not to mention your effort for the two. But as much as i want to concentrate on one thing (either my job as full time instructor or my Masters) I just can't drop any of them. It's because despite of having ma-kulit and pasaway na students I really love teaching. It's really my passion of sharing what I know to people. And since I'm handing college students, i need and i must finish my Masters by 2010. Simply because by that year, instructors in College in any institution should have thier masters finished to qualify to teach.

I just started with my further study last semester, but bulks of requirements already including paper works and researches have to be complied with. And we should be working on the rest this week to be submitted this Saturday. For my research in one subject, our instructor approved my topic regarding Computer Games, though i first proposed "The effects of Computer Games to Students as a factor in Dropping out and Failure", our instructor wanted it as related to Education (since I'm taking up MS Engineering Education major in ICT). So I decided to take the "Experiences of Computer Science Students in Creating Computer Games in thier Theses " instead. And with that I have to start gathering data/information from anyone who are into ' developing computer games'.

Goodluck to me and my classmate.

A Lesson from Mr. Woodcock Film

Mr. Woodcock is really one of the funniest movies that you really have to watch this season. Starred by Sean William Scott and Billy Bob Norton, Mr. Woodcock is a whole lot of fun and a totally disaster movie. But along with its humor, Mr. Woodcock comes with a very important lesson that we can really relate with. Sean William Scott in the film is an author of the best selling book that talks about 'Letting go of the past'. He did let go of his past that brought by his PE instructor (Norton) and upon going back home after 13 years, he was surprised to meet Mr. Woodcock again, and dating his mom. His life seems to be back again to the time when he was taking PE class with Mr. Woodcock. Instead of living his mom and Woodcock alone together, Sean did everything to brainwash the people around him including his mom that Woodcock is an evil.

Like in any movie, happy ending also happened in this movie with Sean's realization. He said that 'letting go of the past doesn't really make you a better person instead, you embrace your past so that it won't really bother you no matter what happen in your present. Which is really true, do no just let go, you also have to accept it, once you reached that period, moving on is just easy..

MSA-STI Pre-Ramadan Symposium and General Assambly

The MSA-STI Pre-Ramadan Symposium and General Assembly that was held earlier this morning was a great success. Thanks to all students who helped for the preparation.

Here are some of the pictures of the event

The registration...

The participants are Muslim students of STI College Zamboanga..

Sir Gandawali, our very own Foriegn Language Teacher in Arabic was our own Keynote speaker..


These are some of the nominees for the MSA Officers..we are still counting the votes for the winners..

Votes counting..on going..

Me with the MSAeans..

My sister's operation is successful

Here are the pix in WMMCC after my sister's operation. Her gall bladder was successfully removed from her body and she is very normal now. Here she is with me:

Here are some of the pictures taken in the hospital.

My sister Queng, My neiece-in-law Rodz, My niece Mona, My sister Kah Radz, and our eldest Indah Jum (LtoR)

The nurse is removing my sister's dextrose...she is going home..

My siblings, Quench, Kah Radz, Me, Indah Jum and Kah Ming (LtoR)

This video was taken during the time when everyone was getting ready to go home after the operation. (August 28, 2008)

STI 25th Anniversary - Motorcade and STI Fair

STI Fair (Aug 19 - 21, 2008 @ STI College Zamboanga)

The motorcade was on August 19, 2008 @ Petit Baracks (Assembly place), 8:00 AM

Me and M'Gaile, inside the van..mainit sa motor hehe..

The Party, the Fireworks..a whole lot fun..

Fireworks..so simple but cool..

Everyone is partying..

25th Silver Anniversary - The Venue for Party

Nice canopy..

Tables and chair..where are the food and drinks?

Everything is set and ready..

The stage is hot (i don't know why 'hot')...

The Dark Knight Updates

The Dark Knight stays another week on top in North America. The new Judd Apatow's produced comedy film Pineapple Express failed to topple down the new batman film by 4 millions. The Dark Knight is already 4 weeks straight on number 1. Meanwhile in All-Time Box Office Record, The Dark Knight is now at No. 3, with over 400 million gross.

Here is the complete top 10 film this week in North America

1		The Dark Knight (2008)	$26M
2		Pineapple Express (2008)	$22.4M
3		The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)	$16.1M
4		The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)	$10.8M
5		Step Brothers (2008)	$8.9M
6		Mamma Mia! (2008)	$8.08M
7		Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)	$4.86M
8		Hancock (2008)	$3.3M
9		Swing Vote (2008)	$3.11M
10		WALL·E (2008)	$3.04M

Here is the Top 10 All-Time Box Office Hits in North America

1.	Titanic (1997)	$600,779,824
2.	Star Wars (1977)	$460,935,665
3.	The Dark Knight (2008)	$441,541,000
4.	Shrek 2 (2004)	$436,471,036
5.	E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)	$434,949,459
6.	Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)	$431,065,444
7.	Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)	$423,032,628
8.	Spider-Man (2002)	$403,706,375
9.	Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)	$380,262,555
10.	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)	$377,019,252

In World-Wide Box Office, Dark Knight is already in No. 34

30.	Forrest Gump (1994)	$679,400,000
31.	The Sixth Sense (1999)	$661,500,000
32.	Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)	$653,200,000
33.	Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)	$648,200,000
34.	The Dark Knight (2008)	$644,041,000
35.	The Incredibles (2004)	$624,037,578

We'll see if Dark Knight will really climb to top spot to sink Titanic in all time box office.
Next week potential films to beat Dark Knight from the top are the following:

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars
• Tropic Thunder
• Mirrors
• Vicky Cristina Barcelona
• Henry Poole Is Here
• Fly Me to the Moon

STI Zamboanga 1st Gen Meet 2008 @ Palmeras

There is me in the mirror, and my reflection is the one outside..

Me with Maam Lens

Me and Maam Gracey

Me and Sir Jovito

..I thought I was alone..

Me and the Security Officers..

Ladies, its ok, i won't go anywhere..hehe..

Outside Palmeras, after the genmeet, God and Goddesses posed for the final shoot..what???

The mixed of Gods and Goddesses..S' Mike, M'Gaile, M'Nor, Me, S'Jovito (LtoR)

Hehe..just havin' fun, the party is over..M'Che,Me, M'Emz, M'Lenz, M'Genie, M'K, M'Marilyn (LtoR)