Bond Girls of the New James Bond Movie Skyfall

James Bond Girls

Updated: Added videos of the Bond Girls.

I was glad to know that the new and upcoming James Bond movie has been on production for months now. This time around Daniel Craig will have to fill in the shoes yet again of the famous M16 Agent 007, James Bond.

Skyfall is the twenty-third movie of the lot so far and is to be directed by Sam Mendes, who also directed American Beauty (1999) and Road to Perdition (2002). What's good in playing this playboy M16 agent, aside from instant fame and reputation, is that you will have to work with hot ladies that compose the ranks of Bond Girls. Lucky for Craig he will not only have one but three Bond Girls in Skyfall.

Get a glimpse of the Bond Girls featured in the latest James Bond movie, Skyfall:

Bérénice Marlohe

Bérénice Marlohe

This lovely French specimen will be playing Sévérine, a character inspired by the GoldenEye villainess, Xenia Onatopp. Although, I am not sure if Daniel Craig would bed this femme fatale or not, we have yet to discover that.

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris

We all remember her witty character Tia Dalma from The Pirates of the Caribbean. But this time around she will play James Bond's fellow field agent named Eve. Many believed that she is in fact Moneypenny, who was once M's secretary, but Harris would not confirm so and according to her, Eve "is Bond's equal, but she is really his junior."

Tonia Sotiropoulou

Tonia Sotiropoulou

This Greek goddess is the latest addition to the collection after revealing it herself in her Facebook account that she has been cast as a secondary character. The only thing is, we are not sure if she belongs to the good guys or the bad, but we all know it doesn't really matter since being a villain or ally does not stop James Bond from slipping in between her pants, does it?

In Skyfall, James Bond seems to question and doubt M, his boss, after some secrets of her past were exposed and revealed. This revelation is not only an attack to the head of M16, but to the entire M16 itself and Bond must confront and eliminate this threat no matter how personal this chase would become. Will he stay loyal to M16 or will he finally do the thing M has feared the most?

Who are you most definitely looking forward to see in this movie? Make sure to watch these Bond Girls in action as it premieres on the 26th of October, 2012.

New Justin Bieber Song Boyfriend is Truly a Mess

Justin Bieber

Updated: Added a clip of the music video that premiered on The Voice.

"If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
I can take you places you ain't never been before
Baby take a chance or you'll never ever know
I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow."

These are the opening lines of the latest Justin Bieber single. I don't really hate him, just so you know. In fact, I like most of his songs especially if its Pop, but his latest song titled Boyfriend makes me cringe as it's very different from what he has done lately. I don't know but this song is not really jibing with me. This is not so Justin Bieber kind of song that I once used and liked to listen.

Hear the song for yourself to know what I mean:

Now, after hearing Justin Bieber's Boyfriend, would you agree with me when I say that he isn't really fit for rap. I would rather hear him in a serenade like what he has done in Mistletoe. No offense to his collaborator, Mike Posner, who is also one of the many artists that I look upon, this song has really no meat at all. What's with all the repetitive lyrics and almost boring beats. I really hope this single from his upcoming album Believe does not cap it all, because if it does I really wouldn't buy the album.

I was disapointed after expecting great music from JB. But despite hating this song that does not mean that I hate JB also. He has done many great songs the likes of which I don't need to mention, and one misplaced song couldn't overthrow that liking.

Hopefully, the music video that is about to be released in the coming days would redeem this failing single, but by the looks of it I don't think it would do so.  Not even a play of lightings and disembodied hands would be able to do that. Lucky for Justin Bieber he has some fandom that still follows him no matter what and that is already enough to maintain his album sales.

Check out a peek of Justin Bieber's Boyfriend that premiered on The Voice:

Do buy his album Believe this summer and see if you could dig out some better songs other than this one. If you did find some good stuff in it, please tell me. Please do check back or I will post here his complete music video should it be officially released.

Robert Pattinson Goes Mature in Bel Ami and Cosmopolis

Robert Pattinson

Updated: Added movie posters for Bel Ami and Cosmopolis.

After his multi-million dollar break in The Twilight Saga, Robert Pattinson has become a household name among girls, young and old alike. This once shy and introverted yet very talented young lad has gained instant stardom from almost virtual anonymity. And having this fact, Pattinson has come to capitalize his asset among love struck teenagers to drooling ladies and made his way to more mature roles, of which most of his contemporaries would likely turn down.

So far we have come to know two of his upcoming roles that are tailored for more mature audience. The following are movies very different from the role moviegoers would mostly associate him with in The Twilight Saga:

Georges Duroy in Bel Ami

Bel Ami Poster

In the Bel Ami trailer, we have seen Robert Pattinson, playing Georges Duroy, seducing and sleeping around with at least three, either married or single, women. He has used his wits to slip under the pants of Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci, and Kristin Scott Thomas and salvaging some wealth to boot. For a clearer understanding of the passion, lies and heat that surrounds Bel Ami watch its trailer below:

Set in the lovely city of Paris the movie revolves around a young man named George Duroy and his quest to become a well-regarded journalist. He started out as a minor reporter and ended up as chief editor of one of the famous newspaper in France. Of course, the movie tells about what happened in between. How he utilized his wit, asset and charm to seduce women that could eventually bring him to the station he wanted in life. This social-climber of a man does not take heed whether he is doing right or wrong or even sleeping with the wife of his boss. For him what is more important is his dream and his desire to achieve what he thinks he truly deserves. This is a movie based on the book by Guy de Maupassant with the same title.

Eric Packer in Cosmopolis

Cosmopolis Poster

I haven't heard of this movie actually until quite recently it was featured in the top videos in Youtube. Seeing that it was only for a couple of seconds and that April is nearing, I thought it was a hoax and just an early prank for the April Fool's day. But see for your self and share your thoughts on the trailer of the movie Cosmopolis:

The story follows the 28-year old millionaire, Eric Packer, as he roam around Manhattan simply to get a haircut. What a slightly funny premise, right? But wait, along this journey he met some hot women, including his wife,  that he got his dibbs on and tried to do things that are considered to be way extreme, gritty and erotic that caused him some losses financially. He also experienced some set backs and delays like traffic jams, funeral parades and the likes that added more to the thrill of the story. I don't wanna sound sarcastic, but who knows what could happen in a span of a day as this story is only limited to. The movie is also a book adaptation based on the novel with the same title by writer Don DeLillo

Well there is no surprise that young stars now-a-days go for more mature roles just to seek fame. It's not a new thing actually. In fact even the once we thought who could not do it has actually already than the unthinkable, such as the female lead of The Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence posing sexy for Esquire magazine.

Today's generation has accepted this reality that was once a taboo for the society and all we can do is go along with it.

Views On Game of Thrones: The North Remembers

The North Remembers.

"The stars don't fall for men. The red comet means one thing, boy — dragons." ~ Osha

On April 1, 2012 we have been finally graced by the thrilling first episode of Game of Thrones Season 2: The North Remembers. Directed by one of my most favorite Game of Thrones director, Alan Taylor, who left us mouth-watering with the amazing dragon scene of the last episode of the first season, the series has most definitely picked up its gait, gruesomeness, style, intrigue, mystery and a multiple dose of occultism. This episode is certainly not for the faint-hearted.

My Views and Opinion of the Episode

I am always delighted to see when the villains on a certain show got a slap back on the face either from another villain or a protagonist. That is why this episode is a high one for me since some of the characters that made the life of the Stark family horrible got their own dose of pain, misfortune and disgrace. Yes! I am a fan of the Starks, rather than any other house in the Kingdoms. And this episode is a sure saving grace for this beloved family.

First off, a salute to Robb Stark! Played by the able Richard Madden, this once-just-an-heir to an estate now becomes a grown man. He has become not only the head of the Stark family, but a great King as well. The character was a revelation after being raised to the pedestal of being The King of the North. This boy has become a smart Man that serves as an icon for strategy, authority and power after asserting that the North should be free and independent kingdom from the King's Landing.

Among many other things that made the Stark family great is Lady Stark . In this episode alone she has shown as that is just another mother. That even behind her strong and stately demeanor hides a soft side that emanated from all mothers. Yes, she is a Stark and that means she has to be strong when needed, but she is also a mother who is worried for the welfare of her children.

Arya is bonus. Even if we are only able to see a glimpse of her at the end of the episode we can almost sense that many things are in store for her. It is most definitely her story line that I loved the most among the Starks. Feels like one of the main characters in one of Tamora Pierce's books. Not unlike her older sister Sansa, for whom I pour all my irritation for being wimpy. She even disowned and disgraced her family by clinging to her beloved, Joffrey.

Brandon Stark has also improved and matured a lot compared to his once lively and hyperactive version on the very first episode of the series. He seemed to have gained years in his age because of his condition and I am saying I really liked it a lot. Same is true with Jon Snow, who is slowly gaining his own rightful place in the Night's Watch. Although, its seems he is kind of lost of what he really wants in life.

In this episode, as hinted by the introduction, we see one of the new locations: Dragonstone. This is where Lord Stannis hold his residence. This ancestral castle serves as guarding post for Blackwater Bay and King's Landing from sea territories at the east coast of Westeros. This is where one of my most awaited new character also takes refuge: Melisandre, the bamboozling priestess of the estate and an advisor to the Lord of the house.

In this episode, always as brutal as it should be, we seem to get reminiscent of a biblical scene, where the Pharaoh ordered all children to be butchered in fear of the coming of the Messiah. But in the story it was the lousy and irritating King Joffrey that ordered such feat after being scared the late old King Robert, his father (?), has other children from other women.

My blood really boils for Joffrey. Lucky for actor Jack Gleeson he easily delivers the irritable character to life. I don't know why but I really hate this kid, this brat of a king. His way of ruling a kingdom includes re-structuring buildings which don't actually needed fixing. He spends and wastes time and money on combat games and such. That is why I really had a laugh that I almost shouted when he was slapped by no other than his mother. I don't like Cersei, but at that time I could almost kiss her.

This time Peter Dinklage's character really earned my respect. I used to hate him, but now it seems I am starting to like his character, Tyrion Lannister. He seems to get his fare share of whores despite his size and I don't mean to judge him because of his size. Having been appointed as The Hand in his father's stead, it seems his airs are now justifiable.

Another delight is the almost body-pain-inducing experience for Baelish. I almost liked to see him flogged and tortured. He deserves nothing more than a Royal torture for his royal treachery on my favorite characters. This man has to learn something aside from teaching his whores how to moan and have an orgasm. Somebody actually kick him in the butt, please.

Now what I most especially like about this episode is the characterization of the little dragons. The CGI for the creatures are superb, not to mention they have to interact with moving human characters and that's not easy feat in terms of special effects. I have to feel the connection between the real parts and the special effects and I say  I really felt it. The dragons are not two dimensional anymore. They have become almost real. Almost, except because of the not so convincing sounds they are giving off when they are shrieking or whatever it is they're doing when they are making sounds. May Khaleesi take care and use them well for her advantage and eventually give out a great war that we have been all waiting for.

All in all, I really liked the episode a lot, but of course it's not that perfect for it has still more room to grow. I hope the following episodes will top this one. We may have to expect some hot and fiery scenes as the trailer suggests, along with high thrills and scares. So, don't forget to watch the next upcoming episode of the season, The Night Lands, on the 8th of April, 2012.

Saoirse Ronan Plays the Lead in The Host Movie

Saoirse Ronan
plays Melanie Stryder

Updated: Added the teaser poster for the movie.

Now that The Twilight Saga is nearly coming to a close, movie goers are wary and wanted to juice some more from the books by Stephenie Meyer. There is no wonder movie studios is immediately on the go to adapt Stephenie Meyer's sci-fi adventure called The Host.

In less than a year, on March 29, 2013 more specifically, we will all gonna witness if this movie will overtake Twilight Saga's fame or not. But seeing the cast of characters, I do believe that The Host's main star, Saoirse Ronan is far better off than Twilight Saga's Kristen Stewart. You could see that clearly in the official movie pictures below.

Saoirse has been graced with a great acting talent that she has received a lot of acting nominations and awards for her previous movie gigs. Among of her many award-winning acting roles include Susie Salmon in The Lovely Bones, another book adaptation about a teenage girl who is victim of some heinous crime and how people she  loved coped with it; the younger Briony Tallis in Atonement, whose imaginative mind caused the fall and breakdown of two lovers and eventually seeking forgiveness for what she have done; and the title role in the movie Hanna, who is a kick ass assasin on her own right.

In the movie The Host, Saoirse will play Melanie Stryder, who is inhabited by an alien entity called Wanderer. The story takes place on a post-invaded Earth, where aliens called "souls" rule the earth by possessing human beings (thus the term host) and eventually infiltrating the host's mind. This gives the soul control over the host, and thus forcing them to find other human beings who had not been possessed yet. Check out The Host teaser poster below:

Or you could watch its teaser trailer here:

Notice Melanie Stryder's white rimmed pupils? This is the indication that the human has already been possessed by a "soul." Even in the book cover of the novel on which the movie was based upon the character has white rimmed pupils also. You can also check out this phenomena in the movie pictures that follow:

Yes, that's right! Diane Kruger is among the cast of the movie and she's also playing one of the possessed Earthling inhabited by an alien called the Seeker. There are also other top actors who are cast in this movie such as Max Irons, Jake Abel, William Hurt, Boyd Holbrook, Chandler Canterbury, Frances Fisher and Scott Lawrence.

Although, before you watch the movie and if you haven't read the book yet, I suggest you to grab a copy and start reading it already, so that you will not miss out any plot details.

Examining Apple's OS X Mountain Lion Closely

Mac OS X Mountain Lion

With the inevitable release of Apple's OS X Mountain Lion this coming summer, Mac fans and lovers are going gaga.

Aside from its a little varied bluish-tinge-unlike-that-of-Lion-with-reddish-dots wallpaper, do you really know what makes Mountain Lion different from all other Macs. With the early release of it's developer preview we have some perspective of what the new Mac OS will certainly be most likely.

Here are some things you need to know before you buy your own Mac OS X Mountain Lion this summer:

As mentioned, there is a great difference even on the previous OS
and the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion wallpapers.

The Old and New Features

Also dubbed as OS X v10.8, Mountain Lion of the Mac OS X series has all its features inspired from iPad, a series of tablet computer also designed and sold by Apple, Inc. This is the ninth release of Mac OS X that started way back in 2001 with the release of Mac OS X Cheetah. All operating systems in the 10th series (hence the X Roman numeral for 10) were named after from the large members of the feline family. By far this release has dropped "Mac" from its name, making it officially called as OS X Mountain Lion.

Here are some features, both old and new, that OS X Mountain Lion could offer:

iCloud

This is an old feature that was highly improved to include Open and Save dialogue boxes among all built-in applications, iWork and other third-party application that uses this API.This also include an all new UI for viewing an and managing files that falls under the category of the application being used. Automatic synchronization is also supported.

Messages

An old feature but was renamed and improved from iChat that could support services provided by iMessage.

Reminders

This is a to-do list application with notification system that is entirely different and separated from Calendar. This is also an iOS.

Notes

This application was once combined and included in iOS and Mail app, but obviously developers find it more appropriate to separate it and make it as a separate application. This newly separated app now supports desktop notes.

Notification Center

This is a feature similar to which it was introduced in iOS 5, but has now desktop support. With this feature all applications are located and concentrated on the corner screen and the Notification Center can be pulled from the right hand side corner of the screen.

Share Sheets

this adds the "Share" button to the Safari browser and other related applications. This feature presents the dialogue box for sharing items along.

Twitter

As the features name implies this is an integration with twitter for easier use and manipulation of your twitter accounts.

Game Center

This is a feature cloned from iPhone OS. Game Center is an application released by Apple for online multiplayer social gaming network, where one could invite friends and play games among themselves.

Gatekeeper

This feature is for user protection against malware that detects such anomalies through digital signatures and information from Mac App Store.

There are more features other than these ones like the Time Machine and other Chinese supported features like Baidu, Youku, Tudou, Sina Weibo, etc.

Some applications were renamed, obviously to make somethings fresh: such as Calendar from the old iCal; Contacts, which sounded more appropriate than Address Book; and Messages, which is an improved and more streamlined version of iChat.

Unfortunately there are also some applications that were dropped from this release. Such applications include RSS support for the browser Safari and Mail application; Software Update, which was now integrated into the Mac App Store; and many more.

What Do I Have To Say?

As always, nothing beats the Mac's sleek look and lighter-than-ever built. With iPads rule on the mainstream, it is ideal that Apple, Inc. should incorporate into the Mac Series what makes an iPad a hit among consumer and Apple lovers alike.

It is natural that we, the users, are easily attracted to the hotness of these beauties. Aside from the fact that Mac OS are never attacked by viruses and seldom inflicted by malwares, Mac OS are definitely for the rare, the non-techy and the high society. Who doesn't ever want to belong?

Even Windows upcoming release, the one that is called Windows 8, couldn't match the beauty of this OS. Yeah, it tends to copy Apples aesthetic superiority, but I have reason to believe they are still a few decades away. What with all its bugs and virus attacks, which is mostly a consistent trait of Windows OS?

Apple, Inc. designs and manufactures most of their softwares and hardwares on their own, in which Windows still have to rely on other hardware manufacturer to incorporate its Operating systems or softwares.

Top 5 Most Essential Madonna Albums

Madonna

Just like wine, Madonna gets better and better as time goes by. Madonna has been an icon of the last two to three decades and even the contemporary artists couldn't beat her off the stage.

Many tried to follow on her steps to fame, the likes of which include Lady Gaga and , I dare say, Britney Spears, but they couldn't even topple her. She has stood the test of time that it is only proper I give you the list of albums that made her the Queen of Pop.

In no particular order, here are the top five Madonna albums that you may find most essential:

Music (2000)

Aside from the fact that this album was well-received by critics and audience alike, this album has garnered five Grammy nominations all because of the album's musical freedom and creativity, not to mention Madonna's highly esteemed collaboration with Mirwais. This mixture of electronic and dance-pop music evetually won its well earned Grammy "Best Recording Package." Released last September 19, 2000, it became a certified behemoth after it debuted number one on more than 20 countries, easily sold more than four million copies on its first ten days and was eventually included on Rolling Stone magazine 500 Greatest album of all Time.

American Life (2003)

This contagious concoction of pop, electronica, rock and dance-pop music was released last April 22, 2003. Until then it has debuted at number one spot on many countries including United Kingdom and United States. Although it received a little number of Grammy nominations compared to Music (only two nominations) this did not stop it from gaining its certified Platinum sales recognition. Despite its lukewarm welcome from critics, this albums still surged to the mainstream after four singles were released that gained her more general audience. This is Madonna's second album to be labelled with "Parental Advisory," the first of which was Erotica (1992).

Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005)

Influenced by 70s and 80s disco, as well as modern-day club music, this album is completely different from her previous albums. This is also the album where she severed collaboration with Mirwais Ahmadzaï after they recorded two of the twleve official tracks of the album, for she felt the team up is not working well anymore. Many critics praised the album for its contemporary appeal that lead to her winning of Grammy's "Best Dance/Electronic Album" in 2007 and "International Female Solo Artist" at the 2006 BRIT Awards. The album was at its peak when it gained top spot on 40 countries world wide, giving it a 2007 Guinness Book of World Records recognition as the album topping the chrts in most number of countries.

Hard Candy (2008)

Hard Candy was Madonna's first (and maybe last) collaboration with Justin Timberlake, and this is also her last album with Warner Bros. Records. This autobiographical album gained her favorable response from critics. Released on April 28, 2008, it has then topped the charts of 37 countries and sold more than four million copies worldwide. Even this album was not well received as her Confessions album this does not stop the album from raking the charts in the United States, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. The album has gained  a score of 65/100 on Metacritic over the years and her move of changing studios and collaborating with a new artist finally paid off.

MDNA (2012)

Just recently released album was her first album released by Interscope Records and not by Warner Bros. records. Released on march 23, 2012, the album has received generally positive reviews from critics. Similar Hard Candy the album has received an average of 65/100 ratings on Metacritics. Still hard on sales, the album debuted top spot in the United Kingdom (her twelfth album to have received such charts in UK), passing Elvis Presley's record chart for a solo artist with most top charts albums in United Kingdom. So far out of its one month release over the iTunes it has topped the charts in more than 50 countries and it is also said that the album was so far the biggest one day pre-order of any album in iTumes history. Now top that!

You may notice that the albums in the list are the exact last five albums Madonna has released. It is simply because one is prejudiced to music released during his or her generation. What better music appeals to you the most, but the music especially tailored for your generation, right?