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Sunday, November 4, 2012

The walking dead Season 3 episode 4: Killer Within

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From the beginning of the season, we know that one of survivor from Atlanta would meet his or her demise. I always thought that it would be Hershel since he lost a lot of blood when he was bitten during the season premiere.

It started like a normal day for the Atlanta survivor. Hershel was able to take a walk using crutches. There was a glimmer of hope for the group and for Rick and Lori's marriage. And then hell broke lose. The locks that has kept the walkers from breaching the parts of the prison which are zombie free has been destroyed. They got themselves separated. Hershel was with Beth. Maggie was with Carl and Lori. T-dog and Carol was separated as well after T-dog got bitten. While Daryl, Glenn and Rick was together was on their way to the generators to turn off the power. Later they found out that Andrew is still alive and is responsible for cutting the locks.

It was really unexpected when T-dog died after getting cornered by a walker. He sacrificed himself to save Carol. Moments after Lori had to have a c-section because of the baby. Although the baby was save, there was nothing they could do for Lori. But there was another surprise. Carl had to put a bullet to her mother's head to prevent her from turning to a walker. Three tragedies in one episode. Who knows what else is in store for the rest of the season. Hershel is still not safe. Who knows what challenges they will face.

Kudos for Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes). His acting was superb. The last part of the episode when he broke down and cried., it was touching. Really great performance!. There had been a lot of revelation in this episode. I can't wait to see that else do they have in store for the rest of the season

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Plastic Bag Ban in Quezon City

At first thought, it seems right to ban the usage of plastic bag. The improper disposal of plastic causes clogging in the drainage system and has been suspected to be the primary cause of flooding. Quezon City is one of the cities that started banning the use of plastic bags. To discourage consumers to use plastic bags, they have placed a 2 peso charge for every plastic bag. I am all in favor of reducing the usage of plastic bag. However there should be an alternative.

This based on my experience. On my way home from work, I went to one of the 24 hour convenient store in Quezon City. I bought a few instant noodles and some other stuff. I was in the counter waiting patiently for my turn to pay. When it was finally my turn, I was asked by the cashier if I am willing to pay for the plastic bag. I don't mind paying for the plastic bag, but I asked if they have a paper bag instead. They said that they don't provide the paper bags. At that time I didn't know about the ordinance about the fee for each plastic bag. So I asked why they are charging two pesos if they were giving it for free before the ban took effect. This the answer of the cashier. The plastic bag are expensive that is why they are charging two pesos.

I don't mind paying the 2 pesos per plastic bag since I bought a lot of stuff. If I bought only 1 or two items, that would be fine. But given that I bought a lot of stuff that I couldn't carry without a bag, plastic or paper, I was obliged to pay the fee. I think establishments should provide alternative. If I bought around 15 canned goods, should they be obliged to provide a paper bag? I am still searching the net if business are obliged to provide an alternative to plastic bags. But you do know the answer please let me know

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Merlin season 5 episode 5: The Disir


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A sorcerer by the name of Osgar killed a knight of Camelot to lure Arthur. The fallen knight, Sir Ranulph, is supposedly  one of Arthur's friend. Weird thing about is that Sir Ranulph was never mentioned before in the show. Moving forward. Arthur seeks out Osgar and not long after Gwayne stab him and was almost dead when he encountered Arthur. Right before dying, he told Arthur of the judgement of the Disir.



Arthur then decided the look for the Disir and confront his Accusers. An argument between Arthur And the Disir broke out. Being offended by Arthur's arrogance, one of Disir, magically threw a stick which was aim at Arthur. Mordred being new and was desperately trying to prove himself. Threw himself in front of Arthur and saved. Merlin told Arthur that he is not capable of healing wounds inflicted by Magic and only Gauis could help.

Gauis unable to heal Mordred as well forced Arthur to seek the Disir's forgiveness. The Disir agreed to help if Arthur would lift the ban against magic in Camelot. If he does agree, Mordred lives and Magic returns to Camelot. If he doesn't allow magic to return, Mordred would die.



Now here is the interesting part. When Arthur asked Merlin wether he should allow magic and maybe that magic is not as evil as they believe, Merlin replied that thereis no place for Magic in Camelot. Merlin had the chance to return magic to Camelot. Instead he listened to Kilgarrah's advice to kill Mordred. When they returned to Camelot, they were surprised that Mordred is alive.


Sunday, October 28, 2012

The walking dead Season 3 episode 3: Walk with Me

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A new character is introduced in this episode. They call him governor, the leader of a settlement called Woodbury. He uses brutal methods to keep his community safe.



In the start of episode, a helicopter carrying 4 marines crash in a field where Andrea and Michonne was. A few moments after, the governor and his men arrived salvaging all the supplies that they could gather. Michonne and Andrea was hiding in bush and was found by Merle Dixon. Daryl's brother who was handcuffed and left for the dead back in Atlanta. He escaped but lost his arm.



They were then brought to Woodbury and were questioned about the Atlanta survivors. At the same time, the governor was questioning the pilot and was able to trick to give the location of his comrades.

They were able to locate them killed them brutally. Taking their vehicles and supplies, he told the rest of the people in Woodbury that they were late and the walkers got to them first.

It is revealed that he has a collection of human heads. The heads of two of Michonne's zombies is preserved in one of his aquarium along with the head of a the chopper pilot who they recently encountered.



It is interest to see how the arc would progress. I can't wait for the story to unfold. What do you think?

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

The walking dead Season 3 episode 2: Sick

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Rick and the others found 5 survivors inside the prison locked in the Cafeteria with enough food that help survive for 11 months. Things has gone bad right away with both groups exerting their right to whom the prison should belong to. Led by Tomas, the prisoners and Rick has agreed to clear off a cell block in exchange for half of the remaining food left in the cafeteria and the prisoners leaving Rick's group alone. But it seems that it would be difficult for the two groups to work together. As they were clearing the cell block for the prisoners, Big Tiny was scratched by one of the walkers. An argument between groups has emerged on how to deal with big tiny's predicament. The decision was made by Tomas as hr brutally slaughtered big tiny.
And to make things worst, Tomas tried to kill Rick twice. Knowing that it wouldn't be the last attempt, Rick decided to kill Tomas by chopping his head. Andrew, another prisoner then ran away. Rick immediately pursued. Andrew then made the mistake on going to a courtyard filled with Zombies. Rick then locked the door in which Andrew came from and left him to die.
Hershel is still fighting for his left after losing a lot of blood. Lori was able to save after resuscitating him after he stopped breathing. In a scene, it is revealed that Rick and Lori is still having issues with what Rick had to do to Shane last season. Shane tried to kill Rick to have Lori for himself.


Rick is losing his moral compass in order to survive he has killed several living humans so far since they were a threat to the groups survival. Shane included. We will find out more as it is becoming more harder to survive with have their conscience in tact.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Arrow Season 1 Episode 2: Honor thy Father

Next on Oliver's list is Martin Somers, a wealthy businessman who made a deal with the triad to bring drugs to Starling City. With Laurel Lance determine to bring down Somers, the Chinese triad stepped in and assigned an assassin named China white to kill Laurel.


Good thing Oliver was in the house when Laurel got attacked. Another good thing is that Oliver's bodyguard is nearby and was able to shoot two out of three attackers. China White and Diggle started fighting. Diggle was almost killed. Luckily Oliver was able to deflect the assassin's knife using a bread knife Oliver took from the table. Diggle immediately recognizes that Oliver has been hiding his skills being able to throw the knife with deadly accuracy.

Angered by the failed assassination attempt, Oliver donned the hood and went after Somers. He then encounters China but was unable to finish their fight due to the police's arrival. But Oliver was able to record Somers' confession. While escaping, detective Lance was able to hold Oliver at gunpoint. Using his skills again, Oliver was able disarm Detective Lance and provided the confession he got from Somers.



It was a great episode and has caught my interest in watching the future episode of Arrow. I do wish we get to see more of China White as she seems to be a formidable enemy of Green Arrow.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

The walking dead season 3 episode 1: Seed

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Months after the events from season two, Rick and the rest of the survivors are exhausted and have not been in one place for long period of time.

It seems like Lori is only a few weeks off from delivering the baby and the group is in desperate need of place to stay. Then they found a prison filled with walkers. But with a lot of effort, shooting and stabbing, they were able to kill a lot walkers and found a secure part of the prison. The next day they pushed further and was able to secure a cell block. But they had to push a little more further to find medicine and food for the group.

As they searching for supplies, Maggie and Glenn were separated from the group. When they have evaded the walkers, Rick and the others went back to look for their missing colleagues. Hershel was bitten by a walker and in an attempt to save his life, Rick had to cut off Hershel's leg with an axe. The episode ended with Daryl pointing his crossbow at some of survivors from the prison.



This is a great start for the walking dead. It has the making of another great season. I am curious on what is in store for fans this season. There a lot of new characters from the survivors of the prisons to the group that has taken Michonne and Andrea to place called Woodbury

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Arrow Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot

After 5 years trapped in an island in the North China Sea, Oliver Queen returns to Starling City to fulfill his Father's dying wish. Oliver has gone missing after their yacht was shipwrecked leading to  death of father Robert Queen and his girlfriend's sister Sarah Lance.



Waiting for his return is his mother Moria Queen, his sister Thea Queen, his best friend Tommy Merlyn and his dad's old CEO and now his stepfather Walter Steele. He then starts his plan to get rid of the people that has been taking advantage of the powerless and the poor. First on his list is Adam Hunt, a corrupt billionaire who has gain his wealth through unlawful means. He first threatens him to transfer 40 millions dollars to an account that he provided. Naturally Adam Hunt refuses to hand over his money. Using a welcome home party that Tommy has thrown for Oliver's return as an alibi, Oliver cross the adjacent building, which is where Adam Hunt is, stormed his base and stole  Adam's money by hacking his account and giving it to Adam's victims.




This is hard enough but what makes his task more difficult is detective Quentin Lance, father of Sarah Lance who blames Oliver for his daughter's death. Oliver now has to be more careful as he juggles with his secret life as a vigilante and being the person that his family wants him to be.


The Pilot was interesting enough to make you want to watch more episodes. It has a feel of Batman begins and somehow a feel of Smallville. Why Batman begins, there are similarities with the way Oliver has gone missing and started his training with how Bruce got his training in the Batman begins movie. It is also similar to Smallville because of the Merlyn-Oliver friendship thing. Eventually Merlyn would be his enemy and he would learn to use the bow and arrow. It might be jealousy that would push Merlyn to hate Oliver. I predict that Laurel Lance would pick Oliver or Oliver might go after Merlyn's father or someone close to him. Well that's just my prediction.

I would give Arrow a few more episode before deciding on continuing watching the series.



Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Arrow


The show is about Oliver Queen, billionaire turned vigilante better known as Green Arrow. Like many other people out there, I was reluctant in watching this new show from CW. CW also brought Smallville, the story of how Clark Kent before he became Superman. 

I said I was reluctantly because I saw green arrow in Smallville and their version is a wimpier version compared to the comics. Now they are trying to retell Green Arrow's story using the same formula they used in Smallville. Although I find the Pilot episode interest enough to watch more episode, I don't think that the Ollie and Tommy Merlyn best friend thing is the way to go especially when CW did the exact same thing in Smallville. 


I also see similarities with the latest Batman trilogy. Both have gone missing for years and came back becoming vigilantes. Both are filthy rich and both has put an arrogant rich boy facade when they returned to their respective cities. I haven't read the green arrow comics and I am not sure if this how it is with the comics. What I am pretty sure is that Tommy Merlyn or Merlyn is his arch enemy and they were never best friends. In fact Merlyn is way older that Oliver . 

With all of this. I think this series is worth giving a chance. I just hope they start creating more original ideas rather than copying other series or movies.

* click the episode name to read the episode review

Season
Episode
Title
Air Date
1
1
10-Oct-12
2
17-Oct-12
3
Lone Gunmen
24-Oct-12
4
An Innocent Man
31-Oct-12
5
Damaged
7-Nov-12
6
Legacies
14-Nov-12
7
Muse of Fire
21-Nov-12
8
Vendetta
28-Nov-12
9
Year's End
12-Dec-12
10
Burned
Jan 2013
11
Trust but Verify
Jan 2013

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