The Evolution of Darna

Darna 1973 Darna 2009


Our beloved superhero, "Darna", is still making waves after all these years in Philippine television. Although the first movie happened in 1951, the application of special effects were more evident during the version of Vilma Santos' Darna way back 1970's, where we were, sort of, awed by the result. Fast forward to 2009, we are again witnessing the rise of Darna in a television series which will be portrayed by Marian Rivera. I'm not too sure if we are going to see a lot of changes in the plot, characters and others, maybe there will be, but please don't count on 'em too much. What I'm sure is that Darna is getting more beautiful and sexier. What about the special effects? Sadly, after 36 years, nothing much is to be expected. In Hollywood, their animation is beginning to look like real, but in our case, our real life is beginning to like an animation. Honestly, I don't even see a drastic change in the next 100 years. Go judge for yourself...


Click on these video links:

Darna 1973 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzYUS1md6aE

Darna 2009 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Hrd4zaGbE

Cars from Mars

1. Beetle



Left image: The original look.

Right image: My goodness! Say, I’m confused!? Am I actually seeing a Rolls Royce or a Beetle? My eyes are probably playin’ tricks on me. How come my grandfather didn’t tell me there was a merger that occurred between these two brands once upon a time? Now this is what I call a clear middle class car coz it represents both luxury and economy in one.

2. Honda Civic

Left image: The original look.

Right image: Monstrous! Literally, monstrous! This is 365 days a year halloween car. What’s up with those nostrils? I’m afraid to find some boogers hanging there. What’s up with those razor sharp teeth? Must’ve spent too much already on those toothpaste. Nice car to stuff in all your candies when you do your trick or treating.

3. Volvo Cross Country

Left Image: The original look.

Right Image: Wait a minute?! Isn’t this supposed to be a family car that the kids would love to be in especially during those long trips out of town? I wonder why this car had to be turned into a giant looking Tonka Truck toy...mmmm? Well, maybe this is a sure way to make the toy indestructible.

4. Camaro

Left image: The original look.

Right Image: OMG! I know this car is already fast, but to have those huge wheels on, I doubt it if it’s gonna make any difference. To find out if it would work, I suggest a pleasant afternoon downhill drive will do. Don’t forget to slam hard on the gas pedal so that if you lose control and smash the car, you can say “Boy! It worked!”. Oh, did I tell you that Ronald McDonald is interested to buy that car?

5. Porsche 928

Left image: The original look.

Right image: Nope! This isn’t the Porsche Cayenne nor its early Frankenstein version. Somebody just made sure that his fast machine won’t slow down in the Autobahnn in case it gets flooded. Now I’m thinking…maybe this is where the Cayenne was derived from?

6. Corolla AE

Left image: The original look.

Right image: Sometimes an over-sized engine and a spoiler can make a car look good and perform well. This, however, seems that the car wants to double-up in those departments by putting on those double over-sized engine and double spoilers. With all the extras provided I’m scared that the car might sink rather than fly. Oh well, double cheeseburger anyone?

7. DMC Delorean

Left image: The original look.

Right image: Are you kidding me!? Was Spielberg really planning to make a movie called “Back to the Past”? How about Jurassic Park Part 4 “T-rex Tires”? This is a perfect murder as I believe that this car is a collector’s item. Only few of these were built back in the 80’s and if you happen to have one, I suggest keep it locked in your vault. On the other hand, I think those monster wheels could make good illusion that the car is actually flying especially at night.

8. Lada

Left image: The original look.

Right image: A classic mini sporty car turned garbage. Absolutely something went wrong nad it looks like one of Picasso’s abtract painting…the difference is this one looks worthless, or some rich person will buy this for a $1Million so that it can be burned right away. Totally no respect for the car. See the kind of spoiler used? It could serve as a bench perfect for picnics or during outdoor concerts, or perhaps, a practice set for those gymnast wannabes.

9. Honda Civic

Left image: The original look.

Right image: This is car is obviously A U.S. version and the owner is 200% crazy. How did I guess? Simple. Cars in the U.S. are known for sporting extended bumpers…not bad. Super extended bumpers is like making it “The world version” look. This is good enough to make your car not just a transportation but a playground . Your child will surely enjoy the slide on the hood instead of the real ride. I bet this car lies too much…any similarities with Pinnochio?

10. Mercedes Benz C-Class

Left image: The original look.

Right image: Holy smoke Batman! Is this the ride of Ms. Piggy? Who the hell on earth would murder such a car? The only thing respectable now is the emblem. How do you expect to bring your wife, say, in a formal function? She’ll probably feel prouder riding in a taxi than be seen coming out of a big mechanical pig. This is absolutely made from Mars.