Man of Steel: Greater than expected

WHAT WAS THEN?

"Superman: The Movie" starring Christopher Reeves

Who would ever thought that Superman would return after years of waiting to be back on the big screen. I'm not fond of reading comic books but Superman really made my childhood years full of imagination. After watching "Superman: The Movie" starring the legendary Christopher Reeves, my ultimate dream was to be like Superman. A man that is bulletproof, laser eyes and can fly faster than a speeding bullet.

2006 remake, "Superman Returns" starring Brandon Routh

On 2006, a remake entitled "Superman Returns" starring Brandon Routh made to the big screen but the reviews turned into a super lame movie due to the old approach (comic-like) and the acting was not that as to the characters in the story.

WHAT IS NOW..

2013, Superman returned like it was never been seen before. A new look, new actors, new director, new suit, and a new story; a deeper and much real-like story.

The director of the Batman remake Dark Knight -- Zack Snyder once again laid his cards for the remake of another Superman movie -- Man of Steel.

Man of Steel: June 12, 2013 (Philippines)

I watched this movie just this afternoon and still planning to watch it again later next week. "Man of Steel" was not like as if it was the old Superman, he was really the --Man of Steel--. I am not just talking about the fight scenes or even the special effects, what I mean is the story of a man that is finding oneself out of the clueless world. Living himself as an ordinary human out of super powers but fate seem to test him at times.

"Man of Steel" starring Henry Cavill

The actors were on their characters. Jonathan Kent (Kevin Costner) and Martha Kent (Diane Lane) gave a wonderful chemistry as Clark Kent's (Henry Cavill) parents (on Earth). While Jor-El (Russell Crowe) made a realistic appearance compared to previous Superman movies which mostly done by voice. Lois Lane (Amy Adams) on the other hand has a stronger character but their love and romance with Superman is kinda forced on the movie. There was still no connection -- maybe on the sequel they will.. 

General Zod (Michael Shannon) was like a monster!! I don't know why I always love the antagonist on the film. General Zod was thirsty for a new Planet Krypton. His character was sinister-like and a deep one (I wonder if Michael Shannon is really like General Zod).

The fighting scenes were superb, except on how General Zod died. It was like trying to extend the fighting scenes and the end was twisting Zod's neck then he's dead.

JUNE 12, 2013

"Man of Steel" was on theaters the of day of the 115th Philippine Independence. The movie made history were it flew off blockbuster on the all-time opening day record with a nationwide gross of P69.52 - Million. Surpassing "Iron Man 3" with P62.9-M and "Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows - Part 2" at P28.3-M.

WRAP-UP

To wrap-up the movie, "Man of Steel" really exceeded my expectation. Rating it out of 5 stars, I give 6 stars..

5 out of 5, but I give 6 stars...

Aiden Chylle: Our Son, our life, our love

Aiden Chylle... 

Ace's 16th week ultrasound.. Confirmed it's a Boy!

First ultrasound..

Most of our family, relatives and friends asks what is the name and why that is the name of our upcoming son. The answer is here..

Aiden of "Ghost Whisperer"

Aiden (pronounced as /ey-den/ or /ey-din/ ) means "Little Fire". The name Aiden came from the TV Series "Ghost Whisperer"which is starred by Jennifer Love Hewitt. In other sites, Aiden is Celtic, Gaelic and Irish in origin. The name is believed to come from a famous 7th Century Irish monk, first bishop of Ferns noted for kindness and generosity. He established the monastery of Linisfarne in England & restored Christianity to Northumbria. 

The name Chylle (pronounced as /ka-il/ ) is given by my wife, Sandra. Though I have searched the web with the meaning of name Carev, there were no results. For me, the meaning of the name Carev is "A revelation of Christ". Jesus was the answer of God's unconditional love to every human. By revealing His Son, Jesus Christ, we were saved.

Aiden Chylle s nickname will be "Ace", short the initials in his name. In the famous gaming cards, I am the King, Sandra is the Queen and our son the Ace..

Our Christmas Card 2012: Sandra, Ace and Lenard

June 20, 2013

Aiden Chylle was born.. 

The farm, farmer and the scarecrow

Once upon a time, a farmer lived a happy life. Happy family and abundant life. But not all stories makes a happy ending. The farmer wanted keep his family secured by providing them all they need. So the farmer made himself busy all the time by plowing and keeping the farm away from pests and crows. As time goes by, the farmer haven't noticed that his family was there for him, watching, waiting.. He was so focused about what's for them and for him, he made himself a human machine just to provide everything for his family but it was already too late.

We often thought that our loved-ones are like scarecrows, always there trying to protect us and keeps us safe.

His family moved away and kept a distance hoping that soon everything will be alright. The farmer still do what he has to do, plow the fields and turn crops into money. Till he found a scary doll from a fancy bazzar in the town. He thought that he can place it somewhere in the field and put some wires connected to cans of pork and beans. The scary doll was a big help for the farmer because it scares the crows that eat the wheat. His wheat was much healthier than ever which means more production. He earned a lot of money that gave him oppurtunity to buy some properties and he said to the doll, from now on I will call you "scarecrow". His life was full of people around him, thinking that it was all about him. Months and years gone by, the farmer made fortune out of his farm crops and the scarecrow is still standing in the middle of it.

The scarecrow was a big help to him but the farmer was maybe lost because he was too afraid to loose what he had earned. Until one night, a strong tornado hit the land, sweeping everything on its path and the aftermath was horrifying.

The farmer needed to recover from his lost but everything was not the same again. He tried to save yet it was too late, the scarecrow was already gone. The farmer tried to make a scarecrow of his own but it was not the same as what he thought as before. He lost everything he had, his family, his money and his scarecrow.

THOUGHTFUL THOUGHTS:

We want to experience on how to love and be loved, but what is love when it is just a one-way process. The story depicts on the relationship of two characters, the farmer and the scarecrow. Sometimes we are mislead with our own endevours in life that we thought it was the best one, but we are wrong. We often forget of those people whom we thought are scarecrows who loved us unconditionally, those who never left us when we are down, when we feel we are alone.

Despite the pressures in life, we should never neglect, forget or even just take forgranted those people who made us complete everyday. Show how much you love them, on how you care for them, say "I love you" when you feel the same way because love is not a cliche, express your deepest feeling to your special someone and made them feel that they are much important than this world has to offer.

As the famous saying goes, "You can't tell how important the person is to you when he/she is already gone."

Don't wait to be the farmer or the scarecrow, if you don't want to hear --- "it's over..."

10 things you must give up to move forward...

Gossip Guy meets Binondo Guy

This really caught me out when watching Gossip Girl and Binondo Girl. Two of the leading men were really kinda similar when it comes with their good-looking faces.

Meet Ed Westwick of Gossip Girl, born in Hammersmith, London on June 27, 1987. Grew up in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and trained at the National Youth  Theatre in London. His early career began with appearances on British television series Doctors as Holden, Casualty as Johnny Cullin and Afterlife as Darren. In 2007, he was cast-in the teen drama series Gossip Girl as Chuck Bass which made him as one of the 2008's Sexiest Men Alive by People Magazine.

Ed earned two awards in 2008 and 2009 for Best TV Villain at the Teen Choice Awards, and was named Breathrough Talent by GQ in 2010.

Now, let's meet Alexander Xian Cruz Lim Uy, a Filipino-Chinese model actor. Also known as Xian Lim, he landed his first major acting role when he was cast-in the TV adaptation of 2009 film Katorse. Xian is a contract artist of Star Magic which made him starred few minor roles in Rubi as Luis Navarro.

Xian is studying Management at the University of the East where he was also a member of the university's men's basketball varsity team.

Saan Ka Man Naroroon: Another Teleserye Remake

Teleserye Remake has been a breakthrough to primetime television. The remake of "Mara Clara" made a nationwide success that brought soaring high ratings and popularity of two of the most promising teenage actors in their generation, Kathryn Bernardo a.k.a. "Mara" and Julia Montes a.k.a. "Clara". After the said huge success, ABS-CBN made another remake of "Mula Sa Puso" which was starred by Claudine Barretto way back in 1997. The said remakes once again proved that Filipinos are still fond of watching the old-school teleseryes that have been part to every household.

After "Mara Clara", Kathryn Bernardo will be doing a remake of "Esperanza" which was starred by Judy Ann Santos on 1997. And now, another rumor that fast spreading that another teleserye remake will be aired soon on ABS-CBN. "Saan ka man Naroroon" was aired on 1999 which is starred by Claudine Barretto, Rico Yan, and Diether Ocampo. A story of triplet sisters that never thought that their lives will once be one again. Three lives, three faces, ONE destiny..

As part of this remake will be Julia Montes a.k.a. "Clara", who will portray the lives of Rosario, Rosemarie and Rosenda. This will be a sure-fire hit in primtime watching.