Biographies of world figures

Mr. Holmes and his complete works and stories My first literary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes , has been brought to life countless of times through the decades. In the 21st century, there have been 3 popular portrayals of the 19th-century detective. And each depiction has its own pros and cons.  I've seen all three depictions of Holmes by these actors and each one of them bring a different perspective on the sleuth.  While reading these stories created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, I couldn't imagine how popular he would become once again in the new millenium. Sherlock is timeless. Robert Downey Jr. played  him in the movies while American television reincarnated him as a New York inhabitant with Jonny Lee Miller and a female Watson to boot, played by Lucy Lui.  Downey showed Holmes as an action figure who dresses like a hobo. Miller's Holmes is more neurotic and rich. But the most enjoyable and quintessential British portrayal would be BBC's Benedict Cumberbatch . That distinc

Last year when I began collecting Funko pop! figures, it was for fun and cuteness. But after months of being immersed in the culture, I have taken my Funko Pop! photography seriously. The World of Harry Potter  A lot of the collectors will tell you that these are not toys but collectibles. They won't even take them out of the box. For me, collecting them tells my Pop Culture history. My favorite book series, Harry Potter, had an original lineup of 9 figures, They're so popular that they're coming out with a new collection this month. The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, they're not only popular TV shows but also as Funko Pop icons.  Whether you go to Instagram or Pinterest or Facebook, you'll find pages or sites solely dedicated to Funko Pop characters. Here are my 5 reasons why I love to take photos of Funko Pop figures. 1. The models are photogenic. Side-view, top-view, flat lay, low light, sunlight---whatever lighting or angle that you use, your Fun

Watch the second official trailer of the upcoming movie, Captain America: Civil War. It will be shown in theaters on May 6. New and old characters are shown. No sighting of the Hulk and Thor in this movie but there is a certain web-slinger who will make an appearance. Epic battle scenes between The Avengers that you wouldn't want to miss.

Game of Thrones fans are going gaga over the latest official trailer from the HBO show. The trailer named Red Band features the song Wicked Game as performed by James Vincent McMorrow. As scenes of the upcoming Season 6 flashes, more questions are raised than answered. What happens now with Jon Snow?  Bran Stark is back and with the Wight Walker King.  Why is Melisandre disrobing? Could it be that Brienne didn't finish-off Stannis? Cersei Lannister and her Frankenstein's monster is preparing to go to battle against the High Septon and the Militant Sparrows.  Sansa Stark and Tyrion Lannister are both alive and kicking. And Daenerys is lost somewhere. Arya and the Hall of Faces. Davos Seaworth was shown prominently. And did you notice that Jon Snow was in the opening, middle and last scenes? What does that mean. I can't wait for the first episode which will be telecast in HBO on April 24, 9pm. Winter is definitely coming!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I LOVE HARRY POTTER and that won't change anytime soon. From the books to the movies to Funko Pop! figurines, I collect them all.  I have been a huge fan of the Harry Potter series since 2001.  I so love Harry Potter that I asked my friend's daughter, who is a very talented artist, to draw some of my favorite characters in the book series. You'll never believe that the drawings are made by a twelve-year-old kid. She put her own twist since she's also a fan of Japanese Anime. What happens when you combine Harry Potter and a little bit of Anime? Amazing fan art result. How I wished I'm as talented an artist as this kid. The colors are so vibrant and alive. It's absolutely fantastic what you can do with a little imagination, talent and an eye for detail. My favorite is her rendition of Lord Voldemort. She absolutely nailed it! I so like it that I printed it, framed it, and it's hanging on my bedroom wall. For more fabulous

Last Sunday, February 28, was the unveiling of the newest coffee shop located in Talamban, Cebu City. In recent years, more and more Cebuanos are flocking to coffee shops for drinks and great conversations. Cafe Amicus is that cozy and hip neighborhood place that you always wanted to have in a coffee shop. It has those marvelous hardwood tables and chairs, free wifi, wonderful decor, electrical outlets for your gadgets, and some of the best-tasting coffee drinks I've ever tasted. A glimpse of their menu board Their other ice-blended concoctions like the Nutty Chocolate, Butter Rush, and Butter Ball are a dream come true for non-coffee drinkers. What I like about their ice-blended drinks is that they don't make it too sweet. Butter Rush ice-blended drink White Chocolate Mocha Blended drink They also have a wide variety of tea flavors plus the novelty of having it served in a teapot instead of just in a cup. I was happy that they had Breakfast Tea since that's one of my favor