Third World Blog

I've decided to wake this blog up because of the current political landscape of the Philippines and the proliferation of disinformation skewing people's views. I vow to publish articles that are as truthful (and verifiable) as possible. 

Bruges is a town in Belgium which the home of many a famous buildings, museums, and beautiful bridges and canals. It is also the setting for a movie that is bloody exciting and darkly hilarious. It’s a killer comedy with hidden dramatic undertones entitled, “In Bruges”. The movie tells of two Irish hitmen who hideaway in a Belgian city called Bruges. As they wait for instructions from their boss, the two go around town, do some sightseeing and talk about their pasts, beliefs and shame. Things go crazy, emotions get tangled and lives are ended as the story revolves “In Bruges” This movie is director, Martin McDonagh’s first full length film offering and it did not disappoint. Aside from being well-directed, it was also creatively written (also by McDonagh). Each line the actors spoke was purposeful, funny and sharp. It was the script that totally blew the film over the top. The movie was intense and full of drama because it talks about the feeling of guilt, the idea of honor and death ...

Crazy About Barbie Young and old girls alike are crazy about Barbie. While some limit themselves to playing with or just simply dreaming about being Barbie, Cindy Jackson, had more than 16 surgeries to look like the "real thing" (ironic as it is). Life "Altering" Who in the right mind would literally alter themselves to look like a plastic toy whose figure is exactly the kind that feminists, or even normal people know is a false "ideal" look? Well Cindy does, and has gone under the knife to prove she can do it. Her advice to girls everywhere: Never lose sight of your dreams - no matter how unlikely they may seem! Now if that's not being "real" (pun intended) i don't know what is. http://www.cindyjackson.com

Hairspray goes Pinoy with a powerhouse cast: Heading the cast is newcomer Madel Ching as Tracy Turnblad. An Ateneo student, Madel was one out of over 300 people who auditioned for a part in the musical. Joining her are Michael de Mesa as Edna, Dulce as Motormouth Maybelle, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo as Velma Von Tussle, Nyoy Volante as Seaweed J. Stubbs, Monica Reynoso as Penny, Noel Rayos as Corny Collins, Enchang Kaimo as the Female Authority Figure, Gabe Mercado as the Male Authority Figure and also making their professional theatre debut, Tim Espinosa as Link Larkin and Christine Allado as Amber Von Tussle. Joining them in the ensemble are Jordan Aguilar, Emy Alcid, Caisa Borromeo, Mayen Cad, Erika Cedilla, Red Concepcion, Gerlin Francisco, Bea Garcia, Crienna House, Yanah Laurel, Cheeno Macaraig, Michael Odoemene, Anthony Ong, Mark Tayag, and Lee Villoria. HAIRSPRAY is directed by Bobby Garcia, Choreography by Cecille Martinez, Musical Direction by Archie Castillo, ...

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA - Parokya ni Edgar fans come hither, as our favorite local band is playing at R&B Music Venue, Angeles City, Pampanga this November 16th so if you are one of the unlucky ones who can't make it to Rihanna and Chris Brown's concert at the Fort, you might want to come to this one. You'll need to shell out P 400 for a ticket. -Carlo Soriano