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I can’t remember the last time I saw a movie during the Metro Manila Film Festival. It’s not that I hate Tagalog movies. I just think that most Tagalog movies just recycle shit over and over. Actors and directors change, but everything stays the same. See one movie and you’ve practically seen what every other movie in its genre has to offer. But sometimes, a Tagalog comes along and I just know it’s… special. In the case of this year’s MMFF, it’s Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure).

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I didn’t go to the recently concluded San Diego Comic-Con, but thanks to the magic of the Internets, I got all the news and ridiculous photos of ridiculous people in ridiculous costumes from the event that I needed. And then some. It took me a couple of days to rummage through my bookmarks and feeds, but I eventually singled out 10 news items that made my balls sweaty with geeky anticipation. Here be the list:

1. Agents of Atlas Ongoing Series! My mancrush on Jeff Parker began when I was awesomed deeply by the Agents of Atlas mini-series back in 2006. My love for AoA has been well documented (Love & War, 2006 Awesome List, Lantern of Doom!, Agents of Atlas, Top 5 Lists #9 of 10: Graphic Fiction, and Giant-Size Rockery), so it goes without saying that I am extremely happy to learn that I’ll be getting my dose of AoA monthly starting early 2009.

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The Middleman is a new TV series based on a comic book by Javier Grillo-Marxuach. It’s about a secret agency that deals with “exotic problems” like talking gorillas, evil terracotta warriors, and vengeful luchadores. It sounds silly, but it’s a smart amalgamation of comedy and science fiction. I totally loved the first two episodes, and after I saw the third one, it dawned on me: This is quite possibly the most awesome TV show in the history of all that you know. I suggest you all watch the show and be ROCKED. If you need to be convinced, let me spoil the aforementioned third episode for you:

The Middleman (Matt Keeslar) is one swell guy, but he does need a helping hand once in a while. That’s where his trusty hot sidekick, Wendy (Natalie Morales), comes in.

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I had a Greek marathon over the weekend. No, I’m not talking about the athletic long-distance endurance race that originated from the legend of a dude who ran from Marathon to Athens. I’m talking about the ABC Family TV show, Greek. I watched 17 episodes over the weekend and I loved every minute of it.

Aside from its humor, the thing I love about the show is its ability to bring me back to my own college years. In those days, everything felt so new, fresh, and enticing. It’s nice to be reminded of carefree days when you’re stressing over work, a non-existent social life, and regular financial crises.

Speaking of financial crises, you know what’s a good idea to keep the stress off? A magical thing called payday loans. Let it help you with your financial difficulties and let Greek handle the rest of your stress demons. WATCH IT!

So I was watching the 2-hour finale of Lost’s 4th season over the weekend, right? I don’t want to spoil anything, but watching it made me realize that there’s one thing missing in my life right now, and that’s an island that can defy the Laws of Physics!

I want one. I need one. And not just the island. I want to have everything in it. Lush green jungles, beautiful landscapes, time machines, black smoke monsters, polar bears, and Evangeline Lilly. I have got to get me a Lost island ASAP. But how? The money I’m making right now will probably only get me three cans of Dharma Initiative organic diced tomatoes.

I need some sort of financial help. Maybe a cash advance loan or something. That and selling my body to the highest bidder might do the trick. Yeah, that’s it. I am so bright.