This time I'll say... Be positive! Be happy!

Hi hi hi again. :)

Just went here to post that no matter happens, I'll try to be positive up to next month and be happy.

I'll stop this nonsense just because someone probably hates me for not passing the exam. But whatever, it's my life and I'm going to live it, my style!

So you out there, stop being lonely, think positive and be happy and do what you really want to do!

~Derrick

PS. Silent reader, I'll send that GIMP link once I stop being lazy. Haha... ;)

AHHHHHH!!! I'M GONNA WRECK IT!

Hi there guys! I'm back again! Feeling happy and somehow sad somewhere again... :)

Today I'm going to recommend to all of you one movie that I came across this past few weeks and watched it finally. And what do you know? Wreck-It-Ralph it is!

To get started, here are some concept arts:

Link for the trailer ( My browser just crashes suddenly, think I need to update it.)

Wreck it Ralph Trailer

I definitely recommend it for all ages, gamers and non-gamers alike. Wink wink.

I'll leave you with one of my favorite songs from the movie. It just feels good to listen to something. :)

~Derrick

One Week Left.

Hi there guys. It's been really long since I got on-line here. i have only 1 week left before the big exam starts.

I just want to thank Ms. Rita Wilson for re-tweeting me one time, it really means a lot to me. And to Mr. Tom hanks, thank you also, I could have not gone this far without the movies you are into. Made me laugh and cry so hard. I'll remember all of it when I'm on the exam.

Thank you so much. Now I have the guts to overcome all my fears and break out successful at this exam. And I'm hoping to be called, Engr. Nuñez.

~Derrick 

Just Hit One Thousand!

Hi there guys! Good gravy! I'm so happy! I think it's been 3 or 4 months since I started my blog and looks great!

Thank you so much! Even if I don't know if there's someone out there reading my blog, or Mr. Tom Hanks browses it just to check.

I've recently watched the movie 'Bachelor Party' and will be soon posting it. I'm trying to collect even he old movies of Mr. Hanks so I could be a number 1 fan too. In fact, I've been watching too much Forrest Gump that I could memorize what's happening on it eventually.

Gotta dash! I'll record some songs later since I feel gloomy again.

~Derrick

Come On And Whip Up A Splash!

Hi there guys! Been busy studying but then again, my mind gets exhausted also I just got the 1984 movie, Splash.

Yup, I don't mind if it's really old, I just want to watch and feel the story. And I didn't get disappointed! It was great!

They're just a cute couple in here! xD

Tom Hanks plays the role as Allen Bauer in which when he was young and had a trip on Cape Cod, he met a young mermaid on the sea but momentarily had semi-forgotten when he had grown up. On the other hand, Daryl Hannah, plays the role as a mermaid who is in love with Allen (which later she was called Madison).

Things would get complicated with them when Madison doesn't tell her biggest secret yet plus Dr. Walter Kornbluth (played by Eugene Levy) has seen her and wants to prove to everybody that he's not crazy.

It's a fantasy-romantic-comedy film that will sure get to your funny bones! Though the ending left me wanting for more on what happened between the two. But at the end, it's really great. :)

 

So if you have spare time, I definitely suggest you watch this guys.

~Derrick

Just Excited For The Exam In October.

Hi again. :)

It's been days or weeks now, and I'm glad that my review is going out so well. It's been crazy lately since what Mr. Hanks movies has taught I've been forgetting lately but it's not that much.

I miss watching. There's this segment on the radio one day that asks if anyone out there could recite the whole movie with no hints or clues. I may have called and said Forrest Gump.

I'll be going back after the exam and I'll wait for the showing of Cloud Atlas here which could be probably on December or early 2013.

~Derrick

I Love This Town!

And I'm back again! Hopefully I could post more this coming days but studying keeps me off online. Hope you'll understand guys.

So I took a different route for now and grab a movie on the line of Colin Hanks. No please don't tell me to even compare them because I would be looking at him as a different actor. Just himself that is.

So the movie starts when Troy Gable (played by Colin Hanks) defies his father (surprisingly enough, Tom Hanks got the role) and quits law school to pursue his dream of being a writer. But nonetheless, he needs to get a job to pay his bills and stuff and takes on the role of a 'road manager'. And guess what? It's the mentalist, "The Great" Buck Howard, which it turns out to be mad sometimes and being a 'perfectionist' in every way.

Troy would have a love interest here and I'm sure you'll feel cheesy about it. But I could say it did work. There's some chemistry going on so thumbs up to that.

It's a good-feel movie and just the right element of everything. And it's really great to see where every character goes as it progresses.

Definitely grab a copy!

~Derrick

There's No Crying In Baseball!

So I finally finished watching the movie, A League Of Their Own, starring Tom Hanks and Madonna. I mentioned the two cause they're the only one I really know from the cast. But, each single one of them, made an impact to me.

I'm going to point out the strongest part that got under my skin.

Jimmy Dugan: Evelyn, could you come here for a second? Which team do you play for?
Evelyn Gardner: Well, I'm a Peach.
Jimmy Dugan: Well I was just wonderin' why you would throw home when we got a two-run lead. You let the tying run get on second base and we lost the lead because of you. Start using your head. That's the lump that's three feet above your ass.
[Evelyn starts to cry]
Jimmy Dugan: Are you crying? Are you crying? ARE YOU CRYING? There's no crying! THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL!
Doris Murphy: Why don't you give her a break, Jimmy...
Jimmy Dugan: Oh, you zip it, Doris! Rogers Hornsby was my manager, and he called me a talking pile of pigshit. And that was when my parents drove all the way down from Michigan to see me play the game. And did I cry?
Evelyn Gardner: No, no, no.
Jimmy Dugan: Yeah! NO. And do you know why?
Evelyn Gardner: No...
Jimmy Dugan: Because there's no crying in baseball. THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL! No crying!

I find this scene really funny, Tom Hanks nailed being mean and angry and funny, it just hilarious to see how he got angry and telling not to cry in baseball.

Umpire: Perhaps you chastised her too vehemently. Good rule of thumb: treat each of these girls as you would treat your mother.
Jimmy Dugan: Did anyone ever tell you, you look like a penis with that little hat on?

After he told that above, he was approached by Umpire about his actions, and what do you know? This comes up and had me cracking up again. Haha...

Jimmy Dugan: [referring to Stilwell Angel] Keep that kid away from me for just one game!

Jimmy Dugan: We're gonna win. WE'RE GONNA WIN!
Stilwell Gardner: You're gonna lose. You're gonna lose. You stink.
Jimmy Dugan: [after hitting Stilwell in the face with a thrown glove, shouts] Ha! Got him! 

Ah yes Stilwell, the "angel" looking kid, turns out to be one of the most annoying kids on screen. He really added up the fun part of the movie, but wait till you see the ending for a big surprise.


Most of all, all I can say, I hate it when Tom Hanks gets me on the final part always, that he... well... won't spoil it to you guys. But it always makes me cry, and I just can't help it. You know that feeling? When things get better? Sometimes life is just so unpredictable.

If you want to laugh and feel kind blue at the same time, hit up and watch this movie.

~Derrick

First Time I'll Watch A Baseball Movie

Good morning guys! Night and afternoon everywhere in the world!

Just dropped by and wanted to post that I have watched the first 45 minutes of the movie 'A League Of Their Own'.

Already had laughed on some scenes, it sure is hilarious, and kinda weird on another way.

Will be finishing it tonight, then I'll get 'The Great Buck Howard'.

~Derrick

Best Birthday Ever! (So Far)

So hi everyone! It's my 21st birthday today and it was a blast! I had a really fun time! Though I didn't see some of my friends and guess they're busy on their work.

Anyway it's understandable cause everyone's busy with everything in their lives. :)

Yes! Holy cow! Rita Wilson herself finally re-tweeted me! I was shaking when I saw this. I mean, really, I can't believe it. I've been doing this for about 3 days in a row and it finally paid off. Thanks Ms. Wilson! I won't forget this day in my life now. June 22, 2012.

Now if only Tom Hanks re-tweets also. A long shot, way longer, on this one I've attempted.

Anyway, it was really awesome and I won't stop reaching my dreams! Won't stop believing on it!

One of those dreams is to meet Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson personally someday. Everyday I know I'm getting closer on achieving it. And I will work my ass off just to make it happen.

Night! Morning! Afternoon!

~Derrick

I'd Walk A Thousand Miles.

Good night everyone! Just made my first cover song this day! Exhausted editing just to make my voice clear.

Check it out here!

http://soundcloud.com/jderrickn/a-thousand-miles-vanessa

Thanks everyone!

~Derrick

PS. Sorry if I sound off tuned in some parts but hey, I was just singing my lungs out like in a karaoke. I promise I'll improve eventually. Haha... :)

Sung by and Instrumental by Boyce Avenue featuring Alex Goot. Everyone check them both at Youtube! They're awesome! :D

I Wish I Were Big.

So it's long overdue (I know) but its definitely worth it. Here I go on my review on the movie 'Big' starring Tom Hanks on it. And I'll start with one of my favorite scenes:

The space goes...
Down down baby, down down the roller coaster.
Sweet sweet baby, sweet sweet don't let me go.
Shimmy shimmy coco pop, shimmy shimmy rock,
Shimmy shimmy coco pop, shimmy shimmy rock

I met a girlfriend- a triscuit,
She said a triscuit-a biscuit,
Ice cream soda pop
Vanilla on the top.

Oooo Shalida, walking down the street,
Ten times a week
I meant it. I said it.
I stole my mama's credit.
I'm cool. I'm hot.
Sock you in the stomach three more times.

I just laughed out my chair just seeing Tom Hanks do this. I don't know, it was funny and odd at the same time since a grown man does it. And trying to convince a kid that he just got 'humongous' because of a wish on a machine.

 

And one of the most prominent scene in the movie is where MacMillan (played by Robert Loggia), boss of the company 'MacMillan Toy Company'.  The two end up playing duets together on a foot-operated electronic keyboard, performing "Heart and Soul" and "Chopsticks".

I personally think that was a hard scene, to see that they needed both to be in sync. And I think it was awesome cause it took Hanks character somewhere that could make things interesting.

Susan: I'm not so sure we should do this.
Josh: Do what?
Susan: Well, I like you, and I want to spend the night with you.
Josh: Do you mean sleep over?
Susan: Well, yeah.
Josh: OK... but I get to be on top. 

One of the best scenes also on the movie, I just couldn't help but laughed on how innocent was Tom Hanks here. You could just see it in his face. (Is it me or did I just see the possibility of him being Forrest Gump here?)

 Overall, I love the movie because the reason is it's fresh for me since every other movie of Tom Hanks seems to be drama or something. Well kinda, this movie has one on the last part but won't spoil it though. It's a feel good movie and I highly suggest it that you/friends/ relatives and even kids watch it! After all, we were a kid once and wished we were 'Big' already.

~Derrick

PS: Just watched 'The Burbs' and 'Sleepless in Seattle' so watch out for my reviews on both movies. :) Thanks Tom Hanks!

My Birthday Is Near!

Hi there guys! Back again slightly... Haven't posted yet my review on the movie 'Big' yet but I'll try too.

I've been thinking these days and I've made my decision, I'm making my own covers on songs that somehow relate to Tom Hanks movies. This would be a blast!

Also, I'm going to try to get a happy birthday re-tweet on Mr. Hanks and Ms. Wilson. Wish me luck!

~Derrick

I Encourage Everyone To Watch Big!

Yes, watch the movie, Big, starring Tom Hanks. I will try to post my review on it later or some other day if I forget again.

And yes, opinions or your feeling about Mr. Hanks movies are welcome at the comment box. Thanks guys for reading  my blog! God Bless! :D

What do you call a thousand lawyers chained together at the bottom of the ocean? I don't know. A good start.

Sorry for the long title, but I think it was hilarious. Seriously. I fell off my bed laughing. Then later cried again.

Awfully late here, and semi-tired to post. I'm going to post my opinion/review for the movie, Philadelphia, tomorrow early morning.

~Derrick

PS: Just searched some quotes and this was funny:

On messing with Tom Hanks while the two were filming Philadephia
"I used to mess with Tom. He was barely eating at all, and I would put out, like, 200 Almond Joys in his drawer to give him a hard time. I'd pretend to sneeze and all these Snickers would fall on the ground. I'm sure he laughed all the way up to the podium when he won the Oscar."

I Wished I Was Stuck On An Island...

 

Finally edited my post here.

Back again at posting, we had a getaway last weekend for my cousin's 18th birthday. And what's more perfect to do on a beach?

Stop for a while and ponder beside the seashore, and think like Tom Hanks in the movie, 'Cast Away'. The above short video was inspired by Mr. Hanks' short ones too. And since my I last watched Cast Away, I get my cellphone and just started 'filming' myself toward the sea.

Just look at it, who know what the tide could really bring? I just stopped and thought all of my past memories, crying inside on how things went out so far in my life. What have I done really with myself? I was still lost somewhere.

Like I want to scream my deceased brother's name out, scream as loud as I can, scream and just cry at the sand alone and just black out and wake up in the morning.

Anyway, I'll just continue breathing. For that is the only thing that I could do for now.

Icebreaker: 

[Chuck talks to Wilson, the volleyball]
Chuck Noland: Hey, you want to hear something funny? My dentist's name is James Spalding.

~Derrick

87 Hours?! That's Way Too Delayed!

Hadn't finished Castaway last night. Excited now to continue watching.

Anyway, I just noticed it and I'm not sure if somebody did, but how in the hell Tom Hanks' nails didn't even grow for 4 freaking years? Haha... Seriously, he had a nail cutter or something?

Who cares? Mr. Hanks always does what he's really great at, making people sink into his roles nobody won't even think to notice.

Which I did actually, I'm just waiting for the drama to come in and consume my ego. Last minutes to go before I go to bed. Thanks Mr. Hanks! Your movies takes my stress away.

I quote his tweet:

"GOLD LEADER. Angus Macinnes. C not a G. My bad. i guess the Force was not with me. Get it? The FORCE? Hanx"

Yes, yes indeed. I get it. Haha. Nice one actually.

I'll look at those book suggestions. I actually know Ken Follett. :D

Random also, I think Tom Hanks would be awesome if he did a movie adaptation of the book, 'The Devil's Teardrop'.

~Derrick

I Was Already A Castaway Fan When I Was A Kid

Alright! Let's do this! Later I'll watch again the movie, 'Castaway'. It's been so long before I got to watch it again.

I was maybe a kid way back then and all I could remember is that Tom Hanks managed to get out off the island for good. Only to come back with nothing anymore.

I'm getting ready the cry, this time to fully understand what was happening.

~Derrick

You Rock Guys!

Special shout out first to @TomsDome for posting some of mine at Twitter. Thanks a bunch! Just want to say, "You rock." In a Mr. Hanks voice way. Haha.


Currently searching solutions on our daily assignments especially when it's about math. Stresses my day always, good thing I could watch my movies at the laptop.


The shot above is really cool, Tom Hanks sure does look serious though it's a funny scene. Maybe you could picture him saying, "If you know what I mean."


Just recently known that one of my friends has Asperger's, no biggie, I find him really awesome. :)


Signing out! Review again this week, can't wait for Cloud Atlas though.


~Derrick

Wilsooooooonnnnnnn!!!!!!

Hi guys! Finally had the guts again to post here... Been really busy here at the house and reviewing... Thank God for the weekends! :D

I just want to re-watch again 'Castaway', all I can remember is when Tom Hanks leaves the island finally and the heart-breaking news that his wife marries another man thinking he was already dead.

Anyway, I'm hoping I could watch sometime again it and also, 'Road to Perdition'.

Also, Ms. Rita Wilson was also on American Idol this week and was giving tribute to the late, Donna Summer. My prayers go to her family as well.

~Derrick

PS. I would be tweeting Ms. Wilson on my bday next month, wish me luck for a RT! :)