Waltzing with Gloria
The other day I was reading Manolo Quezon’s article entitled “Going for Broke”. And I was reminded instantly of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice’s musical Evita.
Here is the link to Manolo Quezon’s article:
There is a scene in Evita where Eva dances the waltz with the Che Guevara character. The song and dance number effectively illustrates the nature of power plays. Its a dance and a dance where those dancing, antagonists, are attempting to get control over the dance. The power to dictate terms. And in the end only the more skilful dancer, not necessarily the strongest or the wealthiest but it does help, takes control over the dance.
The Hakao Podcast
I once read or heard that Filipinos can be described as people who have Spanish surnames, American or Western First Names, Sing-songy nicknames, and on weekends watch at least one Hollywood film, go to Church and eat at a Chinese Restaurant.
Radio Free Harvard Cubao presents The Hakao Podcast:
Hakao or Hakaw also known as steam shrimp dumpling. The search for the best or near best hakao in the Philippines.
V for Vendetta paperback 4 SALE
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From the Land of Do As You Please ….
V for Vendetta (Paperback)
by Alan Moore and David Lloyd
No its not a novel. It is a Graphic Novel. A little bit different from the movie of Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman but it’s a worthwhile read.
4 Sale 4 only 500 Philippine Pesos
