The movie, Cinemalaya 2008’s most-awarded entry and rated “A” by the Cinema Evaluation Board, talks about the unfabulous topic of death, and an OC woman’s (Mylene Dizon) 100 raging things to do before kicking the bucket. The fabcast mostly talks about Chris’s experience in making movies (both writing and directing), in the indie scene and mainstream.

So I thought you guys would like a feature on an icon of success for us PLUs — here you go then, listen and learn, mga ‘teh!

Listen to the fabcast here:

Download the podcast here (right-click and save).

Watch the trailer here:

100 chronicles the last three months of a cancer stricken woman who has a list of things to do before she dies. Her list of tasks, mostly closures and practical undertakings, expands to the worldly and the spiritual as people close to her share her last days. The film examines the betrayal of the body, celebrates the senses and contemplates the end of life and how to live it. A light-hearted, briskly paced, youthful take on a classic subject, 100 stars today’s most exciting performers — Mylene Dizon, Eugene Domingo, Tessie Tomas, TJ Trinidad, Ryan Eigenmann, Simon Ibarra and others. It is written and directed by Chris Martinez under the creative supervision of Marlon Rivera.

“100″ is going to have its commercial run in theaters starting Dec. 3. Watch tayo, go!

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I feel a bit sad, a tinge of searing pain at the left-hand corner of my heart. I look at the US as a model of progress, a country of forward-thinking people. I look at the US as a future version of us, Third World countries, a template of sorts. But as I look at the US now, I hope and pray for a more robust collective fortitude for the Philippines — so that we are able grow to be a better, more accepting, more humane country. When it’s our time to be progressive and advanced, I hope we can bring along our culture of caring sans discrimination, our culture of celebrating diversity. I hope we are able to build a country where love really knows no name and gender. A glimmer of shining hope. Sabi nga ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah, “isang tahimik na lugar… Kung saan walang pangalan ang pagmamahal… (kung saan) pag-ibig mo’t pagmamahal walang kinikilalang kulay o pangalan.” World Peace.

Shining hope, shining hope. Now I get reminded of the upcoming Manila Pride March on December 6, 2008. For more info, visit the official Manila Pride March 2008 website.

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Migs, I’m a girl and I have a boyfriend who I love so dearly. I however have this horrible hunch he is gay. Please Migs, help me, how do I know if he’s gay? What are the signs? Please Migs, I want to know! Help!

So on behalf of all these confused girls who suspect that their boyfriends might be gay, I summon the kindness of MGG readers, do pitch in, how would you answer their question: how do I know if the guy’s gay?

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A woman’s face with nature’s own hand painted,
Hast thou, the master mistress of my passion;
A woman’s gentle heart, but not acquainted
With shifting change, as is false women’s fashion:
An eye more bright than theirs, less false in rolling,
Gilding the object whereupon it gazeth;
A man in hue all hues in his controlling,
Which steals men’s eyes and women’s souls amazeth.
And for a woman wert thou first created;
Till Nature, as she wrought thee, fell a-doting,
And by addition me of thee defeated,
By adding one thing to my purpose nothing.
But since she prick’d thee out for women’s pleasure,
Mine be thy love and thy love’s use their treasure.

[Shakespeare, Sonnet 20]

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A deluge of searches for ‘Bruce Quebral’ have been logged in this blog these past days — seems a considerable number of netizens have been searching for this guy… Hmmm… what could be causing this? Any curious news about Bruce lately?

Here’s an excerpt from his interview with Cosmo:

What do you think makes you hot?
I don’t know, maybe my skin tone, because compared to other men whose skin is fairer, my skin tone is like that of a mulatto, ‘di ba? This is what makes me unique, in my opinion.

What part of your body are you most proud of?
That would be my pectorals because some other men find it hard to develop their pecs; for mine, I just need to do push-ups everyday and that’s it; naturally gifted.

What turns you on?
Physically? The woman’s armpits, butt, waist, eyes, almost everything—lahat na sinabi (laughs)! I always appreciate the character, totality of a woman. Character/personality-wise, I like someone with whom I can communicate and just be myself; someone who can love me unconditionally. Wow. Am I being too demanding?

How are you as a boyfriend?
I’m a one-woman man, like what I’ve said in the magazine. I’m very sweet, I just give my hundred percent to my girlfriend.

How are you as a lover?
I’m very, very, very (pauses for effect)…romantic (laughs). As a lover, I know how to satisfy a woman.

Is sex important to you in a relationship?
Of course. It’s one way to show how much you love your woman. It’s one way to make her feel how special she is. It’s very important for me. There are different facets in a relationship, right? Sex, communication, how you spend time with each other, you know. But sex, I must say, is very important.

Have you ever encountered indecent proposals in this business?
Of course! At first I encountered indecent proposals when I was still in high school, when I used to play for La Salle (Greenhills). And the indecent proposals in college were quite—how do you say it?—more tempting because they offer you a life! Just give them what they want and they would give you everything you need. But I told them that I’m not game for it. I just turned them down in a polite way. Sabi ko, “I’m sorry,” then I just make friends with them, “No, no, no, it’s fine,” (chuckles). I have this charm that I can get away with those things.

How do you keep the passion alive in your relationship?
Just do different things, try new things and be open-minded. ‘Di ba men and women have different wants? You just have to give way and compromise. If she wants to do this, then I’ll try doing it with her.

Where are you most ticklish?
I can’t reveal it! (Laughs hard) You know where!

Photo credit for last photo: Vince Lopez

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Hi Migs!

Oh my gosh, I don’t know how to start this…

I’m a straight woman who fell in love with a guy whom everybody thinks is gay. We were together for almost a year and I battled all my friends — straight girls, guys, gays, and lesbians — they all insisted my boyfriend is gay. But whenever we’re together he doesn’t seem gay at all. People were gossiping that he had a gay lover that he kept secretly.

Last year I broke up with him. Then I chanced upon his blogs and network profile and what I saw made me angry and hurt at the same time. He said he wasn’t gay and he loves me. He even claims he will never be in love again.

Right now, I’m in a good relationship with a guy that I’m sure is straight. But sometimes I think of talking to him again and trying to fix our loose ends. But before I do that I want to know —
… how do you really check if a guy is gay?
… is there such a thing as bisexual men?
… if I go back in a relationship with my ex-boyfriend what will be the consequences of a straight woman and a gay guy being together (aside from being jealous to both sexes)?

All my gay friends are positive my ex is gay and I know my friends love me so much but sometimes when I ask them about my ex they wouldn’t answer why they thought he’s gay. They just say “Basta. Obviously.” It leaves me blank. I might sound foolish to you but I just need your unbiased advise.

I know you’re not Dr. Love but I think you’re mature and your being gay makes you the perfect resource person. I read your articles and I’m already a fan. Very witty and straight to the point opinions. No nonsense.

Keep this up!
Thanks! (I know you’ll help me…)
Madame Mercedes

Dear Madame,

You said I’m straight to the point, so I’ll attempt to make this quick to live up to your expectations.

Is your ex-bf gay? Not sure, data you provided is not conclusive. However, per my experience, rumors about a guy being gay, especially if shared by a whole lot of folks, tend to be more true than false. Besides, what made you “angry and hurt” about his blog and network profile? I still say “nothing conclusive,” however if you push me to give a wild guess, I’d say he may likely be gay.

How to check if someone’s gay? There’s no cut-and-dried way to check. It’s not a genitalia you can inspect to say if one’s biological male or female. Only way to really know is to ask, and even if you do that, you can’t be sure if he’s being honest.

Is there such thing as bisexual men? Yes. If he’s the typical bisexual though, he’ll probably have a dominant preference — rarely can you find a real 50-50 guy. In fact, most guys I know who claim to be bisexual are actually gay guys who are afraid to admit the apparently bitter but actually refreshing truth about themselves.

Assuming he’s gay, and you still love him, should you go back to him? No. By doing so, you help the guy be true to himself, at the same time you relieve yourself of the complications such relationship can bring. Girl, there’s just so many straight guys to choose from — why pick a gay guy?

Be happy and world peace!
Migs

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Akihiro Sato, half-Japanese, half-Brazilian model has three Japanese words tattooed on his body — the words are SUN, WOMAN and LOVE. He was asked, why SUN? “Sun is life. Sun is a small word with a big meaning.” Why WOMAN? “Woman is very important for life. Man cannot live without woman. Why LOVE? “Love is important for family, friends and the world.”

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Hi Migs,

iv been a loyal visitor of ur site… i love reading blogs which are sensible and NOT into mere porn.. i happen to read ria’s article and i was moved since i somehow relate myself to Andy.. wel, im hoping that u and ur visitors could help me with my own predicament as well.. so here’s my story.. (this is reality and not a fabrication)

Im Andrew, a 20 year old and i come from a privileged family. as a child, i grew up the way things usually are for a boy. i had girl crushes wen i was in grade skul and even went thru d stage of courstships. in fact, i came thru relationship wd a girl but it failed after almost a year. i went to college and i had a serious relationship wid a model-like chick. she was a campus sweetheart and of course i was proud to have her. but d MURKY and TRAGIC story of my life started here.

my family had a new driver. he is Clint and is 5 years my senior. he is not the typical driver hu is messy and cheap looking. he actually has an appeal and cud be mistaken as a part of r family, shud he be given the proper pointers on grooming. at first, i wasn’t into him, nor was he. we started the employer-employee relationship just well. then, our personalities conived as if we were brothers by blood.

until it came to a point that there was just too much for comfort. we were together almost everyday after school. very soon enough, he told me that he was already falling for me and that he was afraid he might lose me because of it. i was feeling the same way too. so i also admitted my feeling right there and then. so from there, ALL the days of our lives, we started building dreams around each other and i’ve never felt contented dis much. crazy, isnt it?

i forgot about everything and i made him my priority. i dumped my hot girlfirend for him wid void and stupid reasons. i wanted to give him my all and i did. can u imagine that? of cors just like in most relationship, we usually do wat lovers do. he did everything for me as i also reciprocate it. our relationship was give and take. it wasnt prey vs. predator type of thing. i never felt abused or used in terms of material things because he barely asks for something. it was all good.

the twist is dat he has a family and has a daughter. i accepted him amidst those things. he told me dat he loves me more than his family and he made me see and feel it. of course i was happy even if it meant selfishness. her wife found out about our relationship after almost 2 years. they duel most of the time about my relationship wd his husband. but Clint stood by me. his wife just got the hang of it coz she felt defenseless. clint and i continued our relationshp and it reached 28 months.

My life was crushed wen my family knew about it. dey saw our pictures together and things like that. i admitted the crime. dey wer furious abt the whole thing also bcoz r family is somehow known n d business sector. dey planned to wreck Clint’s life just to get even. they felt that Clint was just using and milking me. they opted to fire Clint as our driver but i begged them not to. i asked them for a time to restore myself and that Clint leving wud only worsen my case. dey gave me wat i asked of them but Clint is no longer staying at night. Clint told me that he loved me more than his life and dat he did everything to save us but it was too late. he told me he is uncertain if he cud still work for us. i cried like hell wen i heard it coz it meant the end of us. he said that it was the best thing to do rather than torture Ourselves wd d memories dat wud just haunt us forever. i dint agree wd him. i started growing resentment over him and i cut every attachments wd him. i changed my sim card and things like dat. der was just no sign of each other.

during his absence, i collected myself. i thought hard of everything. now that hes gone, i questioned myself if i was just blind to see his real motives or wat. our pyschologist told me that it cud be that Clint was wid me because of financial or emotional instability but then, i wud assert that i never felt that way towards him. he was so genuine and many things cud prove it. i lived a hell of a life during that tym. but i realized that i shud start moving-on but not move-away.

it was my birthday and it was absurd. the first person to greet me was Clint. my heart was pounding and it just relived my past. my emotions started haunting me.. sadly, i was still in love with him. the pacing was very sluggish but we picked up pieces of our past widout reailizing it. we started checking up on each other and became virtual frends since i am PROHIBITED to see him after all. then just 2 months ago, we ironed everything. we lit our relationship back again. we thought that it was just impossible to live wdout each other. and it was him who initiated the move, not me.we secretly, meet up and do our thing. i dnt support him financially becoz i want to prove to myself that his intentions are good.

but dis time, im not totally happy wd wats going on.. we barely see each other and felt that our relationship isnt the way it is before.. there are too many restrictions now.. too many…… im getting insecure wd his wife.. honstly, because i am thinking that his wife gets more than what i do… i want to let go.. but i just cant… its heart vs. my mind… how do i deal with this? shud i start living a normal life agn? i become attracted wd both sex now..bt im noy having urges to be in anothey guy-guy relationship.. plss help…

sorry for my autobiography..hheheh i just wanted to detail out things.. thanks man!!!! peace

- Andrew

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Matagal-tagal na rin pala akong nagba-blog. Mahigit isa’t kalahating taon na rin. Tandang-tanda ko pa, nung una kong naapuhap yung ideyang magkaroon ng blog, sabi ko, ano kayang concept? Basta naisip ko nun, gagawa ako nung may mga litrato ng makikisig na lalaki, pero ayoko naman ng malalaswa. Naughty, not raunchy, sabi ko nga. Tapos, lalagyan ko ng kung anu-anong salaysay tungkol sa mga kaganapan, karanasan, at mga lugar na may kinalaman sa kabadingan. Di ko pa alam noon kung papatok, o kung mayroong magta-tiyagang magbasa. Di ko akalain umpisa pala yun ng mga pangyayaring ni sa panaginip eh di ko napagtanto.

Nagsimulang lumobo ang bilang ng mga nagbabasa ng MGG nung bandang Disyembre 2006. Tuwang-tuwa ako nun, grabe! 1,000% growth ba naman ng traffic. Sabi ko, aba kakaiba ito. Pero di lang pala yun ang mga mangyayari.

Nakatagpo ako ng mga kaibigang kapwa ko mahilig magsambulat ng lagim sa pamamagitan ng pagba-blog. Laking pasasalamat ko at nakilala ko sila — mga tunay na ka-MGG, mapa-online o offline, mga kaututang-dila, mga kasangga, katawanan, kabagang, kasamahan sa lakwatsahan, pati na rin sa mga usapang minsan may kababawan, minsan may kalaliman. Sinubukan naming mag-blog sa pamamagitan ng mga boses namin (kung tawagin ay podcast) at dahil dito, may dahilan kaming magkita-kita ng madalas-dalas. Sarap katropa ng mga ‘to. Nandiyan si Gibbs Cadiz (ang aming Binibini Apolinario Mabini, matalino pero sinliit ng kuko, hehehe!), si McVie (ang komikerong maton na walang humpay ang punchline), si AJ (ang fashionista, sosyalera, sa una ay mala-Celia Rodriguez pero sa kalauna’y Ruby Rodriguez, mataba pala ang puso niya), si Tony (ang maskuladong badet na mahilig pumadyak na parang kiming schoolgirl tuwing makakakita ng mga boylet na type niya), at si CC (ang kapita-pitagang presidentita ng isang kumpanya, itinuturing kong pinaka-bonggang bading blogger sa balat ng corporate world). Sila ang mga Fabcasters kung tawagin, mga katuwang ko sa pagpo-podcast at sa tunay na buhay bading.

Lumaon pa at nagsimula na ring ulanin ng mga liham ang aking inbox galing sa mga mambabasa ng MGG ukol sa kani-kanilang suliranin. Nung una, pakiramdam ko ang laki-laking responsibilidad naman yata ang maging tagapayo sa mga mambabasa ko. Kasi naman, napakarami at tunay namang sari-sari ang mga kuwentong natatanggap ko. Merong babaeng sawi dahil ang asawa niya’y may queridang bading, may bading na todo guilty dahil sa pagpapatiwakal ng kanyang kaibigang minsa’y kanyang pinagnasahan at kinalantari, at nariyan din ang mga panaka-nakang tagong bading na sumulat upang maghahanap ng katiwasayan dito sa mundong sa kanilang paningin ay sarado sa mga tulad nilang ang gusto ay kapwa nila lalaki. Napakaraming katanungan, ngunit dahil na rin sa mga masusugid na tagasubaybay ng MGG, napakarami ring kasagutan ang naihain na dahil lamang sa munting blog na ito.

Naglakas loob din akong ihain ang mga nangyayari sa aking buhay pag-ibig. Pagkaminsa’y binabalikan ko at binabasa ang mga naisulat ko tungkol dito. Walang mintis, napapangiti ako at minsan pa’y napapatawa ng mag-isa dahil sa kakengkoyan ko pagdating sa pag-ibig. Pero siyempre, dahil tao lang, minsan napupukaw din ng aking pagbabalik tanaw ang mga ka-dramahan ko. Sa ganitong paraan, nakikita ko na tunay na makapangyarihan ang pagsusulat, ang pagba-blog. Hindi lang dahil marami ang nakababasa nito, kundi dahil ang manunulat mismo ay paulit-ulit na natututo dahil nababalik-balikan niya ang dati niyang mga karanasan.

Dahil na rin siguro kung sinu-sino na ang nakapagbasa at nakarinig tungkol sa MGG, nakakatuwang isipin na may ilang mga prominenteng tao sa industriya ng media ang nagbigay pugay na sa blog na ito. Na-cite at nailathala na ang MGG sa Philippine Daily Inquirer, sa Icon (sumalangit nawa ang kaluluwa ng magasin na ito), at sa ilan pang gay-related publications. Sikat! Naimbitahan na rin ako ng maka-ilang beses na sumulat bilang contributor sa isang pahayagan. Mayroong isang film distributor sa Amerika ang sumulat sa akin dahil interesado siyang i-market ang ilang indie films natin (na na-feature sa MGG). May mga may-ari ng produkto at establisimento (karamihan ay nasa industriya ng pagpapaganda) ang sumubok magpalathala sa MGG bilang advertisers. At nitong nakaraang buwan lamang, may isang direktor ang lumapit sa akin at humingi ng permisong gawing karakter si “Migs” sa kaniyang susunod na pelikula (artista ka na, MGG!). Lahat ng atensyong ito’y tunay na nakatataba ng puso.

Pero sa totoo lang, di naman lahat ng nangyari mula ng nag-blog ako ay masaya. Dahil na rin siguro sa atensyong nakukuha ng MGG, mayroon ding mga taong hindi natuwa. Mayroong mga nagparatang na ilusyon lang ang mga nasusulat dito, partikular na ang mga kuwentong nailathala ko tungkol sa aking mga karanasang pag-ibig. Kesyo napakagaling ko raw manggoyo ng mga mambabasa, at napa-ikot ko sila sa pamamagitan ng aking husay sa pagsusulat (tenkyu poh!). Kahit hindi ko maintindihan ang kanilang intensyon, tinanggap ko ng buong puso na may iba silang gustong paniwalaan, na kahit ano pang pagbabale-balentong ang aking gawin ay di sila magpapapigil sa paniniwalang sinungaling ako. Kaya, dahil na rin siguro sa paniniwala kong ang paninira at pambabatikos ay normal sa mundong ito, taas-noo kong binale-wala ang mga paratang na iyon. Ipokrito ako kung sasabihin kong di ito nakakasakit, o na wala akong pakialam kung ano ang sabihin ng ibang tao. Siyempre, may pakialam ako. May pakialam ako dahil buhay ko ito, blog ko ito, at higit sa lahat, alam ko, sa kaibuturan ng puso ko, kung ano ang totoo. Ipaglalaban ko ba ito kung kinakailangan? Oo. Kinakailangan nga ba? Sa tingin ko ay hindi. Naisip ko rin na may mas importanteng bagay ang puwede kong pagtuunan ng pansin. Mga bagay na makapagpapabuti sa buhay ko at sa buhay ng mga tao sa paligid ko.

Kung isusuma-total ang karanasan ko mula ng ako’y magsulat dito, masasabi kong nangingibabaw pa rin naman ang mga magagandang bagay at pangyayari. Nagpapasalamat ako sa mga taong sumusubaybay ng MGG, lalong-lalo na yung mga nag-iiwan ng kanilang comments. Mabuhay kayong lahat! At bago ko tapusin ang post na ito, gusto kong ibahagi ang 3 kadahilanan kung bakit patuloy pa rin akong nagsusulat dito sa MGG.

Una, dahil sa pagsusulat dito ay natutulungan ko ang aking sariling maging mas bukas ang isip at may natatanging pagpapahalaga sa bawat pangyayari habang ito ay nangyayari. Sa ingles, tinatawag itong “mindfulness.” Ikalawa, napupukaw ng blog nito ang aking pag-asa — iyun bang pakiramdam na bagaman at maraming di magagandang nangyayari, sa kalauna’y paparoon din sa kaayusan ang lahat. World Peace nga di ba? Ikatlo’t huli, sa pakikipagtalastasan ko sa pamamagitan ng MGG, lumalago ang aking pang-unawa at pakikipag-saloobin. Ang bawat sulat o komentong aking natatanggap mula sa inyo ay tila ba mga piyesa na nabubuo upang maging isang mas malakas at mas mapang-unawang ako.

Kaya naman wala kayong maririnig mula sa akin kung hindi salamat, salamat, salamat. Salamat sa blogging, salamat sa aking mga kaibigan, salamat sa mga di-gaanong kaibigan, at higit sa lahat, salamat sa inyong lahat na bumabasa sa akin: tandaan ninyong kahit sa maliit mang paraan, bahagi kayo ng aking pagbagtas sa buhay na ito bilang isang nagpapakabuting tao. Salamat.

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I was sent the following promo materials for “Hugot,” a digital queer film trilogy. I was looking at the pics but somehow they didn’t elicit confidence about the film’s quality. But let me suspend judgment until I actually see the obra. Fair enough?

“HUGOT”
A Digital Queer Film
Starring Ms. Ana Capri

Premiere Showing
@ the U.P Film Center, Diliman, Q.C
7 pm
April 23, 2008 (Wednesday)

Produced by Wilbert Ting Tolentino
Written and Directed by Jonison Fontanos

Introducing:
Jerome Ebreo
Christopher Canizares
Cris Castillo
and Alvin Espinosa

Trailer and more pics after the jump…

For tickets, please call or text 0918-4697443, 0918-4697391

HUGOT Synopsis

Episode 1: “Raymond”

When Raymond’s youngest sibling, an out-of-school youth, fell victim to a hit-and-run, the obligation to collect money for the hospitalization was left to Raymond. One night, Raymond and his best friend Nolan scoured the entire city to find a victim. They are cell phone snatchers.

The transsexual Dorina, fresh from her victory as Miss Gay and P8,000 richer, would be their prey. However, not only robbery would be committed as the partners in crime would accidentally kill the veteran gay beauty contestant.
What destiny awaits the two friends? Raymond’s critical sibling? Will justice be meted out for the slain gay?

Who is the true victim?

Episode 2: “Anton”

Anton’s nightly dreams are evocative: the rice field clothesline where burning garments are hanging, the ash of which gets into his eyes.

What do his dreams mean? How are these related to his present anguish and solitude? Will these inspire Anton into finishing his poem-in-progress, the poem for the beloved who left him or whom he left?

Episode 3: “Bimbo”

While youth activists Edward and Bimbo are heading home from a rally, the latter falls to the ground unconscious due to hunger and exhaustion. A middle-aged man helps Edward haul Bimbo’s body. Because the stranger’s apartment is nearby, he offers his place for the two to rest in before going home.

When he comes to, Bimbo learns from his friend Edward that they are in an unfamiliar place—the house of Leandro, the stranger.

Leandro prepares food for the young men as Melody, Leandro’s best friend, a funny liberated woman, visits the latter’s pad.
They both convinces the boys to spend the night through. The friends agree. They cannot decline the drink offered by Leandro. They become tipsy and their conversation meanders from politics, activism, gay rights and…sex.

Who is Leandro and what motive does he harbor over the teenagers?

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