Shane Dawson Got Me Back to YouTube!

I've been surfing the Net recently and stumbled upon this great channel in YouTube by a guy named Shane Dawson.  He's pretty popular now in YouTube and got around a million subscribers to date.  This was one of the first videos I've seen and it was totally hilarious!  I have to admit I almost forgot that I have a YouTube account but after watching his hilarious videos it suddenly made me think about posting videos in my account again.  Hope to do that soon!



By the way, you guys may be wondering why I watch these kinds of videos (those who know me may be raising their eyebrows right now!) but I guess I just want to be entertained.  Also, if you get to know the guy making these videos you will find that he can be serious too.

What I also like about his channel is that he makes serious topics entertaining (or perhaps deliver serious messages in a way that is hilarious and disgusting at the same time).  Check this out!



So if you guys want to be entertained (and grossed out from time to time) check out his channels!  And please tell him that I sent you! Go!

Omarotti Recommends: "SHERLOCK HOLMES" and "ZOMBIELAND"

It's been a while since I've written a movie review but hopefully I get to have the momentum to do so after watching pretty good movies lately ("AVATAR" so far holds my fascination at the moment).   So may I now share with you my views on two movies which opened this week:

A NEW TAKE ON THE CLASSIC SLEUTH

I have always enjoyed Robert Downey Jr.'s performance in his movies lately (who would forget his Oscar-nominated portrayal in TROPIC THUNDER and his take on the IRON MAN suit).  His latest movie is no exception.  He has given the character of Sherlock Holmes a new life and dimension that is not only entertaining but highly believable as well.

After finally catching serial killer and occult "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood, (marvelously portrayed by Mark Strong), legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes (Downey) and his assistant Dr. Watson (portrayed perfectly by Jude Law) can close yet another successful case. But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with his partner's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the dauntless detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic - and the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler (played by Rachel McAdams). (Movie plot courtesy of IMDb.com).


While the movie received mixed reviews primarily due to its unconventional take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous character and the direction of Guy Ritchie (which happens to be Madonna's hubby), I personally enjoyed the movie for introducing (or reintroducing for fans of the original novels) the character of Sherlock Holmes.  I cannot help but compare this movie to BATMAN BEGINS  and THE DARK KNIGHT where director Christopher Nolan successfully reimagined Batman.  It made Sherlock Holmes more dynamic and real.

I've heard that they are planning a sequel to this movie.  And I've also heard that Brad Pitt is being considered as the next villain in the movie.

ZOMBIES, ZOMBIES EVERYWHERE!

In ZOMBIELAND, Woody Harrelson ("Natural Born Killers," "2012"), Jesse Eisenberg, ("Adventureland"), Emma Stone ("The House Bunny") and Abigail Breslin ("Little Miss Sunshine") star as survivors of a zombie apocalypse. Together they take an extended road trip in an attempt to find a sanctuary free from zombies, following a set of "rules" designed to keep them alive where others have failed, all the while trying to "enjoy the little things" and killing zombies in a variety of creative ways.

This movie is totally enjoyable!  Watching this movie is like playing "Resident Evil" or "Parasite Eve" in a giant screen.  While there are some gory scenes, there are unexpected hilarious moments in the film which unfortunately I cannot disclose unless you want to me to spoil it for you (check out Wikipedia if you decide you want to know about it).

The producers and writers of the movie plan to make a sequel (probably a series) on the movie.  They say that they still got some fresh ideas in their minds.

Both movies debut at Number 1 at the U.S. box office. Both movies, if I may say, are definitely a treat to watch!  Go watch them guys!  Enjoy!

Second Parent

Earlier this morning, I attended the christening of my new inaanak, Erik Ferdinand (fondly called Macky by his parents Dette and Eric) at the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Makati.  It was my first time to visit the church and I was surprised because I never imagined how beautiful the church was.

As the priest began the ceremony, he shared to us that coincidentally the Gospel today (Luke 3:15-16.21-22) speaks about the baptism of Jesus Christ. He also explained each and every part of the ceremony as symbols commemorating our commitment to accept God and to reject everything that is evil.

More importantly, the priest explained the significant role of godparents in the life of the child.  He even went further by asking all the godparents: "If the child goes to Hell, who are we going to blame?"  It was  supposed to be a rhetorical question but the underlying idea behind the question completely summarizes how important our roles as godparents are.  We must become role models, the priest said, and we must guide the child to live like how God wanted us to live -- free from sin and to live in the presence of His light.

To Dette ad Eric, thank you for making me a significant part of Baby Macky's life.  And to Macky (I hope sooner or later you will be able to read this!) I hope you will grow up strong in faith and  with deep respect both to your parents and to your godparents (that includes me!)  On my part, I will do my best to be a role model for you.  Just like what the priest said, being a godparent is not only a commitment to the baptized child but to God as well.