The Grand

Summer

2010-08-29T19:24:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures that I took during Summer.....good weather, lovely day, a breeze of fresh air, perfect creatures that God created.

Bug

Flag on the boat

Boat

Tubing at Gores Landing, Couberg

The Ex

Butterfly

Picture perfect lake

Winter in Canada

2010-03-12T18:26:00.000-08:00

Quebec City

The ParliamentPeace FlameView from Old Quebec City Chateau Frontenac

Ottawa Old City Hall, KingstonFirst Canadian Train

Ice skating

These are the famous landmarks in Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Kingston located in Canada.
These pictures were shot during winter time.

2009-08-17T14:08:00.000-07:00

"Lake House"

These houses were located in Sleepy Hollow in Upstate, New York.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle" is among the earliest example of American fiction.

Along the lake are magnificient houses, calm waters and a great scenery perfect for relaxation.

2009-06-12T12:14:00.000-07:00

My first month in Canada...

The pictures were taken during my first month in Canada and what I did on my free time....

Exploring new places
Going around the neighborhood
Visiting parks
Road trip to Atlantic City, NY, Washington,Baltimore
Going to museum with kids
Summer sports with kids
Getting the feel of a new culture, new life and bright future.

2009-06-12T10:02:00.000-07:00

Things I Missed...

I left last April 25 and have collected pictures of my favorite things that I will miss in the Philippines. These are some of the adventures I have done and my trips in and around the continent. And my hobbies which I left back home. Beautiful memories with friends and family.

And now, it's time to explore and move to greater heights...

2008-12-14T21:09:00.001-08:00

Tricycles
Old houses

Sign
Macau Tower
Signs

Senado Square
St Paul's Ruins

Coming soon

Dried food

Famous Portuguese resto
Dancing fountain at Wynn Hotel

My Travel in Macau, China

I had a great time in Macau travelling and visiting the casinos, interesting culture and food.

The four-day trip is worth every walking hour, cold temperature and many interesting people.

2008-09-18T00:27:00.000-07:00

TEACH ME TO LOVE

In Eddie Romero’s second try at digital filmmaking, he has put together an interesting pair for the romantic lead characters. Maui Taylor is cast as the beleaguered school teacher who falls for her high school student played by Nathan Lopez. Nathan is populary known as the pre-teen-age homosexual, Maximo Oliveros. Well, that was several years ago. Nathan has grown and his manhood gets to be tested by sex nymph Maui Taylor in a movie very aptly titled “Teach Me To Love”. After a brief absence from the limelight, Maui is back with a vengeance. She was recently seen in a Maryo de los Reyes movie. In just a month’s time, she’s back in a movie directed by no less than the National Artist for Film, Eddie Romero. Lending their prestigious thespian experiences in the teacher-student romance are Tonton Gutierrez, Ricky Davao and Jackie Aquino. Kristel Moreno is introduced and Emilio Garcia plays a cameo role. For the first time, acoustic singing heartthrob Nyoy Volante will make a movie appearance. He will also sing an original composition. “Teach Me To Love” will be seen at Robinsons’ Galleria and Ermita starting Sept. 24.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5UXq67OT_E

2008-08-14T06:08:00.000-07:00

RoAD TRIP from San Jose, California to Las Vegas.....then a sandstorm hit us as I was driving to Mojave Desert....and this was the first time that we all experienced a sandstorm.

It was a funny, scary and chilling driving experience....and it's nothing compared to the "disasters" like typhoons in our country. It's a cool, driving experience for me!

2008-07-17T17:33:00.000-07:00

Buhay Coke ni RA Twin

This is the link for Buhay Coke video blog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BwvMKAIVDc

This is a collection from my trips with Coke bottles and Coke in cans as my souvenirs.
With my sister's editing skills, this is how we view "Buhay Coke".

2008-07-17T17:15:00.000-07:00

Buhay Coke

2008-07-05T16:57:00.000-07:00

PROJECTIONS: PICTURES

"PROJECTIONS: A Collection of New Shorts" on July 12, 6:15pm at the CCP Little Theater featuring a showcase of film craftmanship by Doy del Mundo, Vicente Garcia Groyon, Ramon del Prado and Rica Arevalo for the 2008 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. For details, contact Kat 09165883234.

2008-07-05T16:10:00.000-07:00

"PROJECTIONS: A Collection of New Shorts" on July 12, 6:15pm at the CCP Little Theater featuring a showcase of film craftmanship by Doy del Mundo, Vicente Garcia Groyon, Ramon del Prado and Rica Arevalo for the 2008 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. For details, contact Kat 09165883234.

Projections: A Collection of New Shorts (133 mins)
July 12, 2008 Saturday
6:15 pm CCP Little Theater
2008 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival
A showcase of film craftsmanship

Title: Dok
Animator/Writer/Director: Ramon del Prado
2003, 2.30 min
Animation
A hardworking islander’s tribe is introduced to his greatest rival for chieftain: a television.

Title: Buhay Mandaragat
Directors: Jason Lopez, Celize Innocencio, Aiza de Leon
2008, 10.19 min
Documentary
A short poetic documentary about the fishermen’s daily lives.

Title: Altered States
Directors: Marichris Quimson, Andrea Tonda, and Gian Cruz
2006, 3.30 min
Experimental Narrative
“Make the most of the hemp seed, and sow it everywhere.”

Title: De Mano
Directors: Mike Viñas, Heather Europa and Borgy Torre
2008, 20.08 min
Short Feature
The transformation of Emilio, a bus conductor, from a monotonous, repetitive and oblivious lifestyle to a more meaningful existence.

Title: Be My Baby
Directors: Naomi Quimpo, Sara Ramos and Ru Angeli Cruz
2007, 3.36 min
Short Feature
An overprotective mother refuses to let her daughter see her prince. Inspired from the play, “Into the Woods.”

Title: Lapida
Director: EJ Angeles, Cathleen Cotioco and Jed Bautista.
2008, 10.47 min
Short Feature
Joven (Federico Roa) comes home to find his mother dead and borrows a casket for a limited period of time.

Title: Balik Tanaw
Director: Jason Moll
2007, 19.08 min
Short Feature
A nostalgic story about a lost love.

Title: Dollhouse
Directors: Naomi Quimpo and Patrixia Deseo
2008, 17 minutes
Short Feature
Red Zamora (Jao Mapa) has been left to solely raise their 7-year-old daughter Audrey (Fiona Robles) as his wife, Claire (Elle Velasco), works abroad as a nurse. He finds himself frequently waking her up from nightmares and discovers bruises in her arms. But as he inquires Audrey for the cause of these bruises, she simply relates the story that an evil force, which she calls the boogeyman, is haunting her in the dollhouse she supposedly lives in.
Cast:
Fiona Robles - Audrey
Jao Mapa - Red
Elle Velasco – Claire

Title: Gusto Kita Too
Written and Directed by Rica Arevalo
Cast:
Brian Reyes
Casey Pascual
2008, 9 mins
Short Feature
Love is at first sight for Brian when he sees Casey sitting in the park. He pursues her, Filipino style. True love is found in this funny courtship set in the USA!

Title: 143: Lovers Discourse
Written and Directed by Vicente Garcia Groyon
2007, 22 mins
Short Feature
Language: Hiligaynon with English subtitle
1 A man and a woman find ways of rekindling the spark after the first flush of sexual attraction has passed.
4 A woman of a certain age and her young lover confront the harsh truths of their relationship.
3 A teenage boy muddling through his feelings for a friend finds himself performing an ill-timed act of courage.
These fragments revisit the tropes of conventional cinematic representations of love and locate within them moments of honesty and truth. “143” is Filipino shorthand for “I love you.”

Title: Muni-muni
Written, Produced and Directed by Doy del Mundo
2008, 13 min
Short Feature
Cast:
Sid Lucero
Chin-Chin Guiterrez
Elijah Castillo
“Muni-muni” deals with a screenwriter’s musings. Frustrated with the realities of filmmaking, he talks with the characters of his unproduced screenplays.

2008-05-13T22:01:00.000-07:00

Gusto Kita Too - a short film by Rica Arevalo

RICA AREVALO’S “GUSTO KITA TOO” SCREENS BACK TO BACK WITH WILL FREDO’S “SA PAGDAPO NG MARIPOSA” AT INDIESINE ON MAY 21

Picture taken w/ first-time Fil-Am actors, Casey Pascual and Brian Reyes with director, Rica Arevalo ( Wii guitar)

From the makers of award-winning indie hits, “ICU Bed #7” and “Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?” comes a new short film from Cinemalaya best director Rica Arevalo entitled, “Gusto Kita Too.” Shot in the USA, this romantic comedy casts Fil-Am talents Brian Reyes and Casey Pascual as they pursue true love in this funny Pinoy style courtship. Produced by Mediarevolution Film Productions with Maan dela Cruz as editor and original music by Jerrold Tarog.
“Gusto Kita Too” is an added attraction, screening back to back with Will Fredo’s sensational film, “Sa Pagdapo ng Mariposa” at IndieSine Robinson’s Galleria starting May 21, 2008.

2008-04-12T07:51:00.000-07:00

The movie , "Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?"/"Where is Happiness?" is a box-office hit in the 2006 Cinemalaya film festival. This light and breezy semi-musical comedy movie tackles man’s elusive search for happiness in typical Pinoy fashion.

Starring veteran stage actor and singing champion Andy Bais in the role of Tikyo, a 50-year-old ice cream vendor searching for his lost mother. The movie was hailed by the father of independent cinema Kidlat Tahimik for capturing the true sentiments and longings of ordinary Filipinos. In fact, Tahimik, one of the jurors in the second Cinemalaya filmfest, handed his special Bamboo Camera award to this digital film produced by Mediarevolution Film Productions in cooperation with Tadpole, Inc.