On June 30, 2006.. Once Again, You Will Believe A Man Can fly...







This is the final logo for Brian Singer's "SuperMan Returns".. Looks pretty cool.. was never really a fan of Superman but i am a Brian Singer fan.. even though i'm dissapointed he ditched the X Men Franchise he so masterfully built, i am confident this movie will kick ass..

Getting Desperate

I finshed the first season of LOST last week.. i said i wouldn't watch it untill it was out on DVD cuz i dont think i could wait a week for every episode so i just marathon it.. (I'm spoiled that way hehe).. thats a habit i learned from watching 24.. but i have an eerie feeling it began with my frustration with "SLAM DUNK".. the only Anime i ever got addicted to.. hehe


Now i'm watching Desperate Housewives, and its really really good.. i'm on the 6th episode and i've been enjoying.. i wish they changed the title to something more masculine sounding.. so that when i mention that i watch it to other people, it doesn't sound too embarrassing hehe..

Long Lost Relative!?

My brother called me up the other day to tell me that he found out.. i didn't bother to ask how.. that we're related to the half-filipino contestant in INXS: Rockstar, Mig. Apparently his great grandmother and my great grandfather were brother-sister.. cool but i'm still not rooting for him.. hehe..

there's actually a lot of talent on that show.. the black guy with the mohawk.. jordis.. and i forgot the other names... but they're all pretty good..

now if i could just stop forgetting to watch the show hehe..

FIRST IN LINE!

And the first person in line at National Bookstore Sta. Lucia is....





Someone even tried to cut in front of me.. psshhh.. that noisy li'l kid never knew what hit him ..

(I'm kidding)

More than meets the Eye...


I did a triple backflip when i logged on to the net and saw that one of my favorite cartoons of all time will finally be shown as a live action movie!
(hurt my butt though.. i didn't say it was a perfect backflip)

after 21 years.. (holy crap i'm old) The Transformers will finally come to the big screen!

July 4, 2007! mark your calendar folks!!!



The movie will be directed by Michael Bay.. whom i'm not too keen of.. but i think he'd be a more or less good fit for the material.. was hoping for John Woo though..

Anyways, i hope its good.. and they better use Peter Cullen as the voice of Optimus Prime!! i heard rumours it would be George Clooney.. nothing against Clooney.. he would've been a good choice had Peter Cullen never existed...

Keep your fingers crossed!

The Month that was

Greetings and Salutations, visitors of Sanity Lane.. its been awhile since i've been able to post.. a combination of laziness when free and a busy sked when working will do it to ya every time.. right now i'm in between projects.. so i don't really have my hands full..

after i got back from Palawan, the next day i had to direct a concert for Araw Ng Maynila.. featuring the Brown Man Revival, Troy Montero, Session Road, and Hale.. i was pretty surprised with how popular Hale is.. the women went bonkers over the singer.. but the thing is.. the guy looked like he just got out of bed.. even one of the girls i was working with was gushing on how good looking the singer was.. i dunno.. i dint see it.. but i will admit that they are a really good band..

It was nice seeing a band and singers that actually take time to write new songs.. instead of rummaging through their old tape collection and seeing what they could rip off.. It seems like Nina, for all her popularity only does remakes.. Same goes for Kyla.. Even MYMP.. but i gotta admit, i do like their version of "Tell me where it hurts" after seeing them perform it live on myx.. Even movies nowadays.. i'm curious whats the last movie title that showed that wasn't A) based on an old cheesy love song, or B) spoofed from an old movie..

very disapointing..

Gluttony Is Thy Name


I've been on a Mcdonalds trip.. i've actually gone 8 STRAIGHT DAYS of eating Mcdonalds for either lunch or dinner.. or.. umm... Midnight snack.. hehe..

after 8 days i've found the perfect meal that caters to my taste, and it costs less than 100 bucks, and can be achieved in Four easy steps..


Sanity Lane is Proud to Present...

The Sanity Burger!



Step 1:

Take any burger from Mcdonalds at rip the top off. I've tried it with practically every burger there, (Mc Chicken, Fillet o Fish, Quarter Pounder, Etc) but the winner hands down, would definitely have to be the Double CheeseBurger.



Step 2:

Take some of the BBQ sauce.. the one usually used for nuggets (five bucks a pop) and pour it the beef.



Step 3: Grab a handful of french fries and lay it on the burger patty..



Step 4: Slap the top bun back on the burger, and lightly press it down, allowing the BBQ Sauce to spread with the fries..



and Viola! you're set! hehe..

All this posting has gotten me hungry.. i'm off to Mcdonalds.. hehe...



Bon Apetit!

NO DAY BUT TODAY

The Trailer of RENT is out!

Check out http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/rent/ NOW!!!

I'm generally pleased with what i saw.. but.. i expected it to be a bit darker.. i loved the scene where they're on stage singing seasons..

Check it out and lemme know what ya think!

Onward you move regardless of plan... You, My friend, are a road worthy man..

I'm gonna be gone for a week..going to Palawan to fix up an event we'll be having there next week.. meaning i wont be able to watch batman begins...sniff...

anyways.. laters :)

Check out the teaser of DA VINCI CODE.. looks super cool! I really hope they remain true to the book...

i'm so sleepy.. its not funny how sleepy i am.. but its only 12:30 pm.. yes.. PM..

must remind myself that sloth is one of the seven deadly sins..

not helping... *yawn*


oh yeah and.. i find out i'm destined to be a sith lord!



You were destined to have a Red Lightsaber.

Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is
associated with energy, war, danger, strength,
power, and determination as well as passion and
desire. You have seen the Strength and Power of
the Dark Side of the Force and have you thirst
for more of it.


What Colored Lightsaber Would You Have?
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is that the coolest thing or what?

Gadget of the month

*Disclaimer: Writer tends to gush when really excited about something*

Actually, "Gadget of the next two years".. hehe.. i finally got my phone!




The Nokia 6680

After having a revolving door for a cellphone for the past few months.. i finally got the phone i've been waiting for! I'm really glad i decided to wait and not get the Nokia 6630 when it came out.. i was thisclose to getting it.. but Miss P from my office.. as she always does... got it before i did.. thus bursting my bubble once again.. (she's done it with the 6600 & 7610)

Since my trusty old Nokia 3650 died in Iloilo (of natural causes), i've been using Nokia models 6610, a 3310, an 8250, a 6150,a 6600 and a 6230.. all were someone elses phone not being used.. i didn't wanna commit to a phone till i found the one i really wanted.. so when i saw the Nokia 6680, i immediately fell in love..

I know i'll be kicking myself cuz i didn't wait for the Nokia N Series to come out, but that'll still be at the end of the year.. luckily for me, my addict subscription was due so i just had to add a little more to get the phone.. and i'm loving it!

American Idol: Season 4 *YAWN*

It was a shame seeing what started out to be such a promising season of American Idol, turn into a complete snorefest. With the strongest crop of guys ever seen in the competition, it came as a shock that the final 3 left only one guy standing.. with talents such as Bo, Constantine, Anwar, and Mario Vasquez having entered the top 12, and the only standout female being Carrie Underwood, i honestly believed that would be the top 5..

Alas, it was not meant to be.. we all know what happened to Mario, Anwar and Constantine.. and now, you have an American Idol that showed very little.. if any personality.. There is no doubt she could sing.. but in leyman's terms.. "Walang Dating"..

Carrie's performance of "Alone" was one of the top 5 performances of the year.. but after that, no performance of hers blew me away.. not like Bo did practically every show..nevertheless, kudos to her.. she was the first idol to win, without ever reaching the bottom three..

In a USATODAY.com poll of readers' favorite American Idol, voters overwhelming selected Bo Bice. He had 62% of the vote, while Underwood received 38% of the vote. About 57,000 readers voted

from his very first rendition of "Drift Away".. Till his landmark acapella performance of "In A Dream"... Bo Bice made sure that, win or lose.. He will be the Idol you will remember.

Sanity Lane Awards Night

Dissapointment of the season

Anwar Robinson- For some reason Mr. Robinson just did not live up to the promise that his first audition showed.. after two great performances in the prelims("Moon River" and "What a Wonderful World") out of three ("What's going on" was just above average).. Anwar did not have a single stand out performance during his tenure in the top 12.. in fact, he's lucky he didn't get cut after his "Ain't Nobody" and "I Believe i can fly" numbers..

Runner Up:

Mario Vasquez quits... I honestly believe he could've won it..

Shocker of the season

What was more shocking.. Constantine getting ousted after his first and only bad performance since the top 12 started.. or Scott Savol wasn't even in the bottom three during that week?

Runner Up:

Anthony Federov outlasted them both. (Miracle voice all right)

Most Annoying Idol Ever

Michaela Gordon's voice was a cross between Fran Drescher and a psycho chipmunk on speed. everytime i heard her talk or sing, i felt like ripping my arm off just so i'd have something to beat her with.

Runner Up:

Scott Savol using his sob story about his mom and dad every chance he could get.. kinda got old after awhile

So anyways... hopefully we'll have a better American Idol season next year.. this one was really.. "Blah"..

i'm currently watching the second season of American Idol.. the one Ruben won.. and finally finished the first season of Arrested Development..

plus i found a place that sells old episodes of Takeshi's Castle.. WITHOUT Anjo Yllana and Smokey Manoloto.. it's so frickin' hilarious! i love that show!

Now THAT'S Entertainment!

My Angel


Have you ever met a woman who inspires you to love... Until your very essence is filled with her? You inhale her. You taste her.
You see your unborn children in her eyes, and know that your heart has at last found a home.
Your life begins with her, and without her it will surely end.

Happy Birthday My Angel

My Stupid Mouth


It was the start of the new year, and he had just broken up with his girlfriend of four years on the day after his birthday. after four years of constant fighting, he had finally had enough and for the first time in their relationship, HE initiated the break up. "Me: 1 - She: 1,343", was the count he remembered to himself.. nearly a week had passed since that fateful day of their separation.. and she was still playing hardball.. thinking that he'd be running back to her.. as he always did.. "not this time", he thought to himself.. "this is different"..

He headed off to the bank to cash in some checks he had forgotten to do the week before.. he sat in line at the bank, knowing he'd be in for a long wait.. "Today won't be a good day.." he said.. he hated mondays with a vengeance, but he didn't mind waiting in the bank cuz of Amy,the awfully cute bank teller that just started working there a couple of months ago. Amy didn't look like your typical bank teller.. she was obviously fresh out of college, had braces on, and had that slight mestiza look.. so you couldn't really tell where she was from.. she had a warm, loving smile everytime she saw him.. ok, fine... a "polite" smile.. and maybe it was for all the bank clients.. but still..

"she's fresh out from college.. so am i.. the age gap shouldn't be so big.." he thought to himself with an excited smile on his face.. of course the ever present voice spoke up as it always did, " but i don't think she spent seven years in college, moron.. so the age gap is huge."

of course it didn't really matter.. he's always been "torpe".. he never spoke to amy about anything before cuz of his jealous girlfriend... that one time he DID try speaking to her, he accidentally spat on the check while saying something.. causing the ink to blot his name out, leading to him needing his bosses countersignature before he could encash it..

but this was different.. this was the first time he saw her as a single man.. a "dashing debonaire bachelor".. "Think Cary Grant... Clark Gable.. Robert Redford" He said to himself.." Redford White you mean".. The voice shot back..

Amy then called out his name.. he liked the sound of her voice.. he loved the way he said his name.. had a nice ring to it.. " Are you gonna ask her out?" the voice inquired.. "Yes-no-...maybe? I don't know.. it would seem kinda inappropriate don't ya think?" The voice replied,"Maybe.. but then again, asking for her number isn't really a horrible crime.."

"Exuse me Sir", Amy said in her soft silky voice.. " Can i get your phone number?"

His heart stopped. his throat went dry all of a sudden.

"Say something smooth, man! you can do it!" the voice cheered him on, in obvious disbelief as well... He was by no means a hunk or a stud... a beautiful girl asking for his number was a rarity.. he can't remember the last time a girl asked for a number simply because it never happened before..

he cleared his throat, woke up from his daze and said " oh yeah! sure! definitely! can i get yours too? I've been meaning to ask you for quite sometime but-"

Amy smiled and bit her lip as he rambled on and on.. it looked as if she was trying with all her might not to laugh.. and losing that battle..

"No sir-", she interrupted..." i need to write your phone number at the back of your check.. you need to endorse it before i can encash it" she said with a beaming smile.

"ok... Pants? Meet shit.", the voice says.

"Oh. ooh. ooooohh my god.. i'm sorry!" he said, wishing that it was possible to hide under the counter and never be seen ever again. " I thought.. i was.. i.. " He wisely gave up the function of "speaking" and simply wrote the necessary details on the check and handed it back.. "I'm sorry" he said.. shaking his head.. "This is not a good day",he mutters under his breath..

Amy returned moments later with his money, still with that beaming smile that could turn sand into glass.. "Here you go, Sir... would there be anything else?", she says with a twinkle in her eye

"No.. No thank you.. " he said.. unable to make eye contact.. practically staring at the floor.. he headed out the door.. and as soon as he got out.. he slapped himself on the forehead.. "nice one, Einstein".. "Don't be too hard on yourself.. i misunderstood her as well.." the voice said sympathetically.. "Yeah but don't you see? i should've realized this right away! things like this don't usually happen to me.." "You'll never know man.. you're a single guy now... first time in for years for you to be on the market.."

"Excuse me... Sir...?" a voice rang through the background... That same silky voice.. he turned around.. Lo and behold, it was Amy.. "Oh Hi.. I was just-" he said.. realizing he was ill prepared for this situation.. he did not know what the continuation of that sentence would be...

with a slight giggle, she said " Sir, this is My Calling Card.. feel free to call me if you have any problems..Umm...Sir?"

He could not believe his ears.. "Sorry," he said.. shaking his head trying to wake from the daze.. " she laughed and said " Do you have a card, sir?"

"No.. No i don't.. but.. i'll get your number here and just text you.. how does that sound?" He said in a language that can only be described as half english and half "ummmaa-ummmaaa"...

"Great! I'll be waiting!" She says. As she turns around to go back into the bank, He quickly calls her out.."Amy!" he yells.. she turns around a bit startled.. "Don't call me 'Sir'", he says with a slight laugh.. She turns around again,with an obvious smile on her face leaving him still trying to comprehend what just happened.

"Score one for the smoothie", the voice said..

"Wow", he said with a smile... "Today is a Good Day..."

BORED

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i'm a "smooth and silky suave type"? I don't think anyone has ever mistaken me for James Bond hehe

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RENT IS DUE

I went ballistic in the office when i found out that the movie version of my favorite musical "RENT" has gotten the greenlight.. i curious how it got past me all this time.. oh well.. with my sked last april, i kinda figured that life would pass me by.. but this is insane! That musical has a very special place in my heart because its what brought me closer to people who ended up being life long friends.. so they better get it right..

I was kinda surprised when i found out it would be directed by Chris Columbus.. first thing i said was " why would they get the director of Harry Potter and Home Alone to do Rent?!??!?" But then i read his interview, and it seems like he is very intent on keeping it loyal to the original.. and his casting choices has proven that.

Taye Diggs will reprise his role as Benny, Wilson Jermaine Heredia will return as Angel, Jesse L. Martin comes back as Tom Collins, Idina Menzel, (also known as Mrs. Diggs)is once again, Maureen, Adam Pascal once again picks up the guitar of Roger, and Anthony Rapp (not Neil Patrick Harris or Joey Fatone as originally speculated)is Roger.

The integral part of Mimi, however, will be played by an actress who has proven her acting skills, but i have no clue about her singing prowess.. but Rosario Dawson will warm up the pole as Mimi..

Wish it was jessica Alba.. dont care if she can sing or not.. but she can sure work that pole hehehehehe

The Adventure Continues...




The TRAILER IS OUT!!!!!!! go to http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/harry_potter/thegobletoffire/ NOW!!!

Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire

I've been really excited for the next installment for the Potter series to come out.. so i was really psyched to find out that the trailer is coming out on monday!!

So here's some stuff to tide you all over till the trailer comes out.. enjoy!!


Ron at the Yule Ball



I dunno about you guys but to me, i think the years have not been kind.. hehe

Victor Krum



Looks pretty cool.. i dunno though.. i was picturing someone different.. though they did make him look astig

Fleur



Not as pretty as i had hoped she would be.. she looks like one of the kids from village of the damned, mixed in with a little olsen twins.. hehe

The Hungarian Horntail



Looks like a mean mofo

Cedric Diggory



Hmmm... i was expecting someone prettier.. he kinda looks like the toy He-man of old.. hehe..

The Maze



Now THAT is awesome..

The Goblet of fire





Harry



Hubba-hubba Hermione



I gotta remind myself she's only 15 hehehe

Arrested Development

Long before the advent of Reality shows, Tv shows featuring actors following a pre-written script given instructions by a man called the "Director" ruled the airwaves.(Believe it or not..)

Right now, The best show has got to be Arrested Development.. It's frickin' hilarious! i've gotten through the half of the first season, and i can't wait to finish the last few episodes.. My favorite character is no doubt, Gob, played by Will Arnett.. This guy has come out of nowhere and has stolen the show.. Try watching it when ya can..

I've decided to wait for the complete series of Lost to come out so i can marathon it.. that's another kick ass series that you have to check out if you haven't yet..

ASKAL

Direk will be working on his TV show soon called Askal.. it's gonna be something similar to Alias.. i read the script and it looks good.. lots of twists and turns.. given the fact that Philippine TV is now polluted with "Fanta-seryes", it'll be cool that something edgier will be coming out.. sadly i'm not included in the series.. sniff.. but i'm hoping to join in the brain stormings..


The Plight Of Filipino Television

In all honesty, the only Filipino TV show i watch is Wow Mali and Bitoy's Funniest.. I'm a sucker for candid camera type of shows.. but apart from that, i haven't seen anything that really interests me.. i'll admit that Extra Challenge is the best of the newer reality shows, though i don't follow it regularly.. in fact, i heard two of our talents might be going to Egypt for taping there, which i thought was pretty cool.. but we haven't been producing anything on tv locally thats worth watching..

All the variety shows suck.. (someone should tell GMA 7 that Gabby Eigenmann can't sing for crap, same way someone should tell ABS CBN to keep the mic away from Diether Ocampo.. even for speaking purposes) And those showbiz talk shows just show scandals (hey i'm all for the airing of the newest scandal but sometimes you gotta draw the line somewhere), or they just accuse two people of fighting, and showing them both deny that they fought..


The low point:

i never watched the series "Krystala" but as i was changing channels, i happened to chance on the Heavily hyped "Final Episode".. it was a given that the effects would be mediocre.. and the the writing would be sub par at best..

but the most ridiculous thing was..

there were no sound effects.

yup.. a sci-fi series finale... with no sound effects..

It was obvious that they didn't finish editing on time.. yet it was still aired.. oh well.. from what i heard, not very many people watched it anyway..

oh yeah.. what about pinoy sitcoms?

i got three words for you: "Nye" "Che" and "Cheh"!!...

'Nuff said.

Pray for the Soul of Constantine



I'm guessing a whole lot of girls is gonna be really pissed off when they watch the results of American Idol.. hehehe.. my mom just called to tell me she's gonna boycott the show as well.. i couldn't stop laughing.. this has got to be the weakest top five ever.. that is seriously ridiculous.. i wish people would start voting on talent instead out of sympathy..

*cough cough*ScottSavol*cough cough*

The Finish Line

This weekend will mark the last leg of my mall tours.. last weekend i was in bacolod for the show, and thankfully it was jampacked.. i'm crossing my fingers for the next shows to be full house, but the weird thing is, Bea doesn't pack em in the way Sarah does.. Sarah sold out practically every venue she had a mall show in.. Bea on the other hand.. has only sold out two out of the seven shows.. though the results of the other shows weren't that bad save for one, i think i may have over estimated her popularity.. or underestimated Sarah's..

Either way, Sarah made a believer out of me during our last show.. the girl can sing, PERIOD. Plus she's really down to earth and easy to work with.. she's actually still like a kid.. which is good.. i hope she keeps her feet grounded all through out her career.. cuz she's gonna really go places..

Was weird being in Bacolod for the first time since the workshop of 2000.. lots of good and bad memories.. but nevertheless, i had a nice time..

Since i don't have anymore mall tours scheduled next month, im hoping to be able to take a vacation for the first time since a year and a half of working non-stop..

Key Word: "Hoping"


FEARLESS FORECAST

I know i said i wouldn't watch American Idol anymore but i couldn't help it.. hehe.. i was hoping they'd announce they made a mistake and Anwar was back in with Federov sent to the Ukraine for being such a cornball.. but oh well..

i dont wanna do a review anymore.. but long story short, everyone sucked except for Bo..

My fearless forecast for tomorrow is

Bottom 3:

Constantine Maroulis (believe it)
Anthony Federov (Duh)
And...

R.I.P.

Scott Savol...

he's been in the contest for two weeks too long anyway..

Of course legions of girl fans might be able to save Constantine from the bottom three, but honestly, he was the worst of the night.. but take note, that was his first weak performance since the top 12 began..

Hmm.. i could've sworn i said i wouldn't do a review...

Disgust

I decided to stop watching the so-called "Talent Contest" American Idol after my boy Anwar Robinson got voted off.. i just dont get it.. i'll admit that Anwar hasn't had an outstanding performance since the Top 12 began.. but to have him voted off before Scott "Slobby" Savol AND Anthony "Fruity" Federov? The show is obviously not a showcase of talent, but a popularity contest.. though i'm not worried about the future prospects of Mr. Robinson, (he'll no doubt get a record deal), but still.. it seriously sucks!!!!!!

I'm guessing it'll be between Constantine and Carrie.. but vocally, it should be between Carrie and Bo.. With Carrie most likely winning it all..


Old Boy




The Korean film OLD BOY by director Chan Wook Park is the most kick ass movie i've seen the within the past two years.. i saw it last september during our brain storming meetings for Pa Siyam.. Direk wanted the reveal to come out in a similar way.. it wasn't really achieved hehe..

It's one of those movies where you'll be thinking about it even days after you've watched it.. its a total mindf*ck.. and at the same time, it's absolutely great..

I heard Brad Pitt watched it during the Cannes film fest and bought the rights on the spot.. and i also heard Russel Crowe is attached to star.. i think he would be genetically perfect for the role, but only if they remain faithful to the original film...

At any rate, do not pass up the chance to watch it..

Out of the five movies nominated for an academy award this year, the only one i haven't watched was Million Dollar Baby.. which is ironic since it's the one that one the award hehe.. the ones i liked best were Finding Neverland and Sideways..

Johnny Depp and Paul Giamatti ruled all

Laterz

Astonishing


I never thought i'd say this, but Simon was right when he said Constantine's performance last night of Bohemian Rhapsody was "Astonishing".. that has been his best performance so far.. and the third best performance of the season.. in all honesty, since the top 12 began, Constantine hasn't had a weak performance.. and i'm not just talking about his hair flipping that gets the girls going wild.. i'm talking about his vocals, and his actual performance..

I thought everyone else was just ok.. apart from Constantine, no one really stood out.. After Constantine, Anwar was above average, as was Carrie..

My bottom Three this week has another surprise...

Nadia... Scott... and.......... Bo Bice.

Yep you read that right.. i didn't like Bo's performance at all.. wrong choice of song... but i dunno.. maybe the voters will think otherwise..


THE COOLEST THING EVER


After Fantastic Four and Batman Begins, this will be the next comic book movie out..

Ghost Rider has been being worked on for the past years.. and this is the first time anything from the film has been released.. this is Johnny Blaze's Motorcycle.. and i think its the coolest thing ever! hopefully the movie will be cool.. been dissapointed with the recent Marvel flicks (Daredevil,Punisher, Elektra) This one is supposedly starring nick cage.. just not sure about the release date... Keep your fingers crossed!

click on the picture for the larger image!




IS THAT COOL OR WHAT? I WANT ONE!