Rough Groove

In need of financial aid?

Sometimes, there just comes a time when an unfortunate event happens, like one of our loved ones gets sick and hospital bills just climb up that our traditional source of income can’t keep up with payments. Well, there are many possible sources of ready funds like bank loans or those from other established lenders but unfortunately, the process can be convoluted and tedious that instead of getting a loan as fast as one needs, it can be tied up with the paper work. Or credit card advances are possible but the amount is just limited. Now, there are web based lending institutions that can tide one over an emergency with cash advance loans for those times when money is really needed.

Movies watched: May 08, part 3

This post wraps up the movies I’ve watched for the month of May. Except for the French film, the other three were seen at theaters.

Regarding the movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, what a let down. The previous installments were much better. Come to think of it, aliens? What Happens in Vegas, however was way better for a light and mindless comedy.

Iron Man - Jon Favreau, 2008 (US)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Steven Spielberg, 2008 (US)
What Happens in Vegas - Tom Vaughn, 2008 (US)
Combien tu m’aimes (How Much Do You Love Me) - Bertrand Blier, 2005 (France)

In dire need of a loan?

During these trying times, most regular employees just have to cope with the rising cost of food, fuel and other expenses but what if when incidents happen that needs a big financial outlay but our regular salary can’t cover? Looking for ready cash or loans can be challenging especially with the many lending institutions available with varying interest rates, conditions and requirements. Of course, credit card advances are possible but it can only cover so much. There are also other sources for loans like web based lenders who can readily provide fast cash payday loans that can be handy in times of emergency.

Movies watched: May 02, part 2

For the month of May, I was able to watch 22 films of which I focused more on works specifically in South East Asia and China. The Asian countries covered: China, one each from the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam, three from Thailand, and two from South Korea. This also includes work by Zhang Yimou (3 films) and Wong Kar Wai (4 films).

Part 3 of May movies watched will list non Asian films.

Ploning - Dante Nico Garcia, 2008 (Philippines)
Da hong deng long gao gao gua (Raise the Red Lantern) - Zhang Yimou, 1991 (China)
Qian li zou dan qi (Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles) - Zhang Yimou, 2005 (China)
Ying xiong (Hero) - Zhang Yimou, 2002 (China)
The Legend of Suriyothai - Chatrichalerm Yukol, 2001 (Thailand)
Ploy - Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, 2007 (Thailand)
Ruang rak noi nid mahasan (Last Life in the Universe) - Pen-ek Ratanaruang, 2003 (Thailand)
Bin-jip (3-Iron) - Kim-Ki Duk, 2004 (South Korea)
Mu Sa - Sung-su Kim, 2001 (South Korea)
Xich lo (Cyclo) - Anh Hung Tran, 1995 (Vietnam)
Tai yang yue (Rain Dogs) - Ho Yuhang, 2006 (Malaysia)
Sheng si jie (Stolen Life) - Li Shaohong, 2003 (China)
Ping guo (Lost in Beijing) - Yu Li, 2007 (China)
Wu Ji (The Promise) - Chen Kaige, 2005 (China)

Sosi nga siakoy

Overheard at the Mister Donut stand at the Manila Domestic airport while waiting for my flight to Cebu, a woman was telling her companion in Cebuano while pointing to the Donut Twist:

Kana na lang siakoy nga brown ang palita… (Buy that brown siakoy instead…).