Jessica Zafra's Blog, page 117

Robert Downey, Jr, adopt us. (Updated)

As we reported last week, Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan has been named the official entry of the Philippines to the Academy Awards. Thanks to everyone who saw the movie, who told their friends about it, who spread the word about a 4-hour, 10-minute indie arthouse movie that, on paper, didn’t stand a chance against the […]

Robert Downey, Jr, adopt us.

As we reported last week, Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan has been named the official entry of the Philippines to the Academy Awards. Thanks to everyone who saw the movie, who told their friends about it, who spread the word about a 4-hour, 10-minute indie arthouse movie that, on paper, didn’t stand a chance against the […]

The Final Question at Midnight

For a shot at the Villa del Conte chocolates, the Dove hair and skin care package, AND the three-day stay at Sun Resorts in Boracay: What is your 10-year plan? The realistic one that does not involve winning the lottery or marrying into the British royal family. Post your answers in Comments before 11.59pm.

Postcards for a cause

Cha made this set of postcards for From the Heart, an art fundraiser for Diame Alba Dumaup. Each box contains 16 pieces of 6″ x 4.28″ postcards in three designs. A box of postcards costs Php500, with a minimal delivery charge. You can contact Cha at +639178067758 or cha.meridores@gmail.com, or through the From the Heart […]

The Perils of Being A Writer, part 2

Entangled, a short film about quantum experiments gone wrong. via io9. 6. You become a cannibal. You don’t eat human flesh, just your own. When you’re a writer, everything is material. It’s your duty to your craft to lead a thrilling life, or be around fascinating people; otherwise, what would you have to write about? […]

Question at Midnight #7

What dream have you abandoned? Post your answer in Comments. The winner will be announced round midnight.

Question at Midnight #6

Han Solo in carbonite: First love is traumatic. Who is the first human you ever had a crush on? (Film/TV/pop stars included) Post your answers in Comments. The winner will be announced round midnight.

Reading year 2014: The Bone Clocks is singular and spectacular. Drop everything and read it.

We knew nothing would get done until we finished reading The Bone Clocks so we blew off work for two days to concentrate on it. We could’ve finished sooner, but we needed to recover after each of its five sections. The Bone Clocks is on the Booker Prize longlist and while we would love if […]

Question at Midnight #5

Photo from The Guardian What one ridiculously expensive, impractical object would you buy if you had the funds? Post your answer in Comments. The winner will be announced round midnight. Apropos of nothing, here’s the Cumberbatch pronouncing “penguins”.

Question at Midnight #4

What is the worst lust/passion-fueled decision you have ever made? Spare us the grisly details, the general outlines will do. Post your answers in Comments. The winner will be announced just before midnight tonight.