if somebody wishes to get to space, he has to think again. i wanted to until i watched GRAVITY by Warner Bros. Sandra Bullock as astronaut Ryan Stone and George Clooney as space engineer Matt Kowalski, stranded in space after their spacecraft was destroyed by debris.
i was leaning hardly at the back of my seat whenever there would be unfortunate events to attack Ryan. i was also holding the arm rests as i am scared of what's next to happen. the movie is scarier than horror movies themselves because you are almost helpless in space. it's closer to reality, if i may add. the comic relief is Kowalski trying to charm our astronaut in his good looks and calming her at the situation.
at the verge of life and death situations, it's still best to keep calm and be resourceful. it's a thing that i have learned in this movie. there will be many things that could go through your head and it will make you want to come home. i mean, it's just what we always want, right?
with minimal cast and very good execution, i can say that this movie is 5/5. the artistic floating and intense scenes that they have, i got all hooked in her adventure outer space. catch it on IMax and you'll have a slight feel of what's in store out there.
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls join in the fun and cheers with whole world especially during this Oktoberfest with the annual Beer Fest. the grand beer event happens September 26 to October 25 in Eastwood City in Quezon City and Venice Piazza in McKinley Hill.
a collection of 150 crafted and imported beers from all over the world, including our very own, to quench the very thirst of every adult alike. have a taste of Hoegaarden, Beck's and my favorite, Bone&Barrel's flavored beers that made me happy with every sip to taste. Bone&Barrel, set to open on Sept 27th will give you their fruity watermelon beer and diacetyl Caramel beer and i'm sure a shot or a bottle is not enough.
150 crafted and imported beers
kick-off event with Michelle Madrigal and Sam YG
added with nightly concerts from the Philippines' finest OPM artists, is enjoyment-guaranteed. the entertainment led by today's popular bands, Urbandub, Pupil, Up Dharma Down and Rico Blanco on September 27. Thursdays will be "Thirstdays" as you'll not just thirst for beer but for more entertainment with bands such as Never the Strangers, The Insects, Taken by Cars, She's Only 16, The Bloomfields, Tricia Garcia, Ebe Dancel and more as they rock the nights.
live entertainment and more
what's more, is Eastwood and Venice Piazza merchants will drop down beer prizes as a treat and mall-goers will experience beer-themed attractions in the two venues during Beer Festival. so it's not just a feast for the stomach and throat, but also a feast for the eyes. a time to party and what's a great party without pictures? upload them on Instagram right away and put #EastwoodBeerFestival or #VeniceBeerFestival.
gather with your friends starting September 27 at these malls and experience Oktoberfest like never before. for more information on the Beer Festival, visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com or call Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888, 0917-8380111.
PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) posted on Facebook and in my surprise, the high-pitched Filipino rock band Aegis will be in tune in the latest musical, Rak of Aegis!
a casting call will be held on September 25-26, at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City and you have to prepare for these roles; and of course, your vocal chords:
Production: PETA's "Rak of Aegis"
Date: Sept 25-26 PETA theater center 3pm-7pm
Roles: MARY JANE – 40, papuntang noveau poor (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, HALIK) AILEEN – 20, promodizer; anak ni Aling Mercy (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, BASANG BASA SA ULAN: preferably original key) KENNY – 20, anak ni Mary Jane sa pagkadalaga, bad boy ang dating (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, ROCKIN IN THE CITY) JEWEL - 18, baklang bestfriend ni Aileen TOLITS – 19, nagmamaneho ng bangka, gusto si Aileen (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, I LOVE YOU NA LANG SA TAGO) KIEL – 42, short for “kilabot” ng chicks (noong panahon niya); ama ni Aileen (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, LUHA) ALING MERCY – 41, ina ni Aileen, asawa ni Kiel, (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, HALIK) FERNAN – 45, separado, may pera; taga ibang subdivision; kunwari concerned pero actually self-absorbed (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, MARY JANE)
Chuwariwariwap- (5) Chorus members, choose from the ff songs: Halik, Luha, Basang Basa sa Ulan, Sinta, Rockin in the City
if you're not familiar with the songs, here's a sample of Halik:
for more info contact: Pam Ovejas: 0917-5260534
i am still clueless about the storyline and plot, but i am really curious about it.
Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington star in graphic novel, 2 GUNS, distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. about two military guys off to stop a drug cartel. then their alliance get shaky and the discovery was so alarming for both of them since they didn't know that each goes as undercover.
in a mix of action, CIA and intelligence with a touch of humor, the two were at their fun acting to give life to Stig (Wahlberg) and Bobby (Washington). i wonder how it is written in the comic novel. in the action of Mexican drug syndicates and American police agents, it will be a close-to-reality reflection of their society. it's just feels like me as a Filipino, was pretty amazed in this operation and thinking if we have these kind of stories in real life.
curses and be-littling words that would describe enemies is how you would tell about the scripting in 2 Guns. but the underlying story of friendship between two people that go for a common goal has been interesting and has successfully resolved the differences they have.
2 GUNS is directed by Baltasar Kormákur, opening September 25. distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines.
for a better experience of the disciplines in the upcoming Subic Fitness Festival on November 15-17 at Subic, Zambales, we are having two pocket events bringing back Circuit Warz and Table Tennis.
on Friday, the TATAPHIL will train your eye and muscle coordination with key learnings of Table Tennis. at 6pm onwards, the members of the Philippine team will tell the secrets of their success in this sport. see them at the PSC Rizal Stadium in Manila for a free session.
Circuit Warz comes back to test your speed, endurance and strength as Reijo Del Prado gives an in-depth session and better understanding to those who want to conquer their limits. i tried it before and now will try to see if i can do it better. FTX Gym in Makati is the place at 4PM - 9PM, Saturday.
on Sunday, September 22, learn how to defend yourself even without weapons as Krav Maga will teach coordination of the mind and muscle in times of danger. see you at the FTX Gym at 1PM - 4PM and have yourself ready to take on the streets.
for more information about Subic Fitness Festival, check out their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @subicfitfest. more posts following at #SubicFitFest.
when the third of a series of RIDDICK's (Vin Diesel) adventures, he now tries to survive in an alien planet, dealing with new lifeforms. more so, as a fugitive in intergalactic security, he is now hunted by a new breed of mercenaries and another soldier captained by a man in his past.
being one of the first people who saw Riddick in the cinema, thankful that Solaire Resort and Casino was able to host the screening at Greenbelt 3. as Riddick's adventures started very interesting, since he finds a way to survive on his own while surrounded by alien predators. he also came about to adapt to the surroundings, despite the lack of vegetation and food. he also came to be able to train a wolf-like creature to be able to assist in his lonesome.
the story became a little boring with a little human intervention. with Batista (Dave Bautista) growing some hair and going radical in his looks, he was someone to be laughed out about. imagine an epitome of strong man with the image from bullying weaker characters from a wrestling show, he showed the weaknesses himself. but he stayed longer so fans would not get disappointed to see their idol. somehow i liked the effects with the animals and all.
RIDDICK opened September 18 in theaters nationwide. again, thanks to Solaire Resort and Casino for hosting the event. we even had freebies given away for promos. oh i miss that fun.
attention mommies and daddies! Lactum 3+ and 6+ will give a free trip to Disneyland Hong Kong for 4 when they join the newest promo on their page www.facebook.com/LactumPhilippines. just go to the Disney Doodle app and follow these simple instructions:
just register and upload a photo of your child's drawing of a Disney character, together with a Lactum 3+ and 6+ Meal Time Surprise. promo starts from September 15. take note of the guidelines found at the Facebook app to make your entries valid. the first 40 valid entries will be given 4 tickets each to the Disney Live: Mickey's Magic Show happening on October 5-6 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
entries will be given a time for voting so collect all the votes that you can. the 40 photos with the most likes will be judged accordingly through the following categories:
Creativity of Doodle/drawing - 50%
Brand Relevance / Product Placement – 30%
Relevance to the Theme – 20%
winner of the drawing contest will win a trip for 4 to Hong Kong Disneyland for 3 days and 2 nights. sounds fun isn't it?
terms and conditions apply. for more information, like the Lactum 3+ and 6+ page on Facebook.
i always loved art but i never had a fun experience getting "into" the art. the MIRACLE ART EXHIBIT which was installed in Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo was a lot of fun because of you can actually be part of the huge murals and capture the moment. you might as well blow it up and have it framed and hang the new art in your home too.
getting an octopus out of the house
I painted the sea
Playing with the dolphin
getting a #Selfie with an ape
falling with Russel and Mr. Fredricksen
there are a lot of galleries to be found and that's just 5 photos i had at the exhibit. [view more here]. there's Animal Kingdom, Jurassic Period, Angel / Wings Gallery, Fantasy Hall, Movies, Romantic Gallery and Biblical Hall. go check it out at the 3F of Annex B of Lucky Chinatown.
in total nostalgia over this movie coming in 2014. i have been a fan of ROBOCOP and it is nice to know that the movie will have its remake after nearly 30 years.
Official Poster
to refresh, Robocop is about a valiant law enforcer that was badly injured during an encounter with the wrong doers in his city. in order to preserve his especially the costume too. the gear has been upgraded and grew some abs, compared from the original armor. i just find it way cooler than the original as it was looking more metallic than a more human-superhero approach. not to mention that his guns go out of the thighs which is a great iconic feature. i also like it in black.
Samuel L. Jackson and Abbie Cornish star in this movie that for now i'm sure people would be lining up to the cinemas. distributed by Columbia Pictures in the Philippines. check out the trailer below.
at the half of September as we start the -Ber months, the Subic Fit Fest will let us experience another 3 fitness disciplines that will encourage every Juan to be fit.
on Friday, September 13, Coach Kenn Colubio will help us relive stress and relieve body pains, prevent injuries from bad posture and achieve tight waistline and more with Pilates! the approach also has been scientifically-proven to strengthen the core, improve blood circulation and body posture. the Pilates class will be held at the Options Studio, 15F, Tower 1, RCBC Plaza, Ayala cor. Gil Puyat Avenues, Makati City.
an energetic Kettle Bell session will be commenced at the USPC Sports Performance Center at Pasig City, hosted by the Philippine Kettle Club. as a form of body building, kettle work out will feature core exercises and techniques from the ground up.
for a whole cardio that can go smashing at Manila, Table Tennis class will be held on Sunday, September 15 at the PSC Rizal Stadium. Spins and Burn program to be held at 5PM-9PM headed by Ting Ledesma, the muscle and eye coordination event on paddling, swinging and smashing pings and pongs as a sample of the SubicFitFest experience.
the Pilates, Kettle Bell and Table Tennis are just 3 of what we'll experience at the Subic Fitness Festival that will be held on November 15-17, 2013 at the SBMA Harbor Point, Camaya Coast and Ocean Adventure. for more information, visit www.subicfitfest.com. also follow @subicfitfest on Twitter and Instagram and like Subic Fitness Festival on Facebook.
the Philippines must have been very proud of seeing a famous natural attraction in the international scene. the Taal Volcano, as seen from the Taal Lake is seen in Katy Perry's latest video, Roar. here's a screencap of the video:
the song was also quite good too. just as i've observed, Alanis Morissette influence is pretty obvious right? i also loved the Dr. Jones approach here mixed with a Tarzan with vibrant colors. here's the complete video of ROAR:
it will be a year for snakes as ABS-CBN reveals one of the Philippines' most-anticipated comic characters famous from the 70s. Galema, Anak ni Zuma is a girl with two snake heads resting on her shoulder to be played by Andi Eigenmann and soon will bite on Philippine primetime television. a poster reveal came after the teaser that aired a week before.
director Wenn V. Deramas leads Galema's creative team, aligned in celebration of 60 years of soap operas in the Philippines.
a feel good movie that encourages you who you want to be, is how i see it in Jim Rash and Nat Faxon's THE WAY, WAY BACK.
Duncan (Liam James), is a shy 14-year old who is locked in the family under his submissive mom, his mom's overbearing boyfriend, Trent and his daughter. spending the summer with them wasn't very easy for him until he finds Owen, a manager of Water Wizz, a water theme park work he also finds opportunities for his own improvement.
Liam James as Duncan
i guess the casting for this movie is one thing that i would really praise about. the story too would be very conveying on the message that a person makes the choice on how he wants people to treat them. as for Duncan, being used and bored to death of how he lives his life, he finally grew some balls to face any predicament. this is one story where you would hate Steve Carell for his character. you'll hate him on putting Duncan down, how Trent cheats his girlfriend and just how he puts himself acting as a father to Duncan. a very well-executed character that you'll put yourself into the situation and would not allow something to happen like that. sometimes, a person cannot face the change on his own, thanks to a person like Owen (Sam Rockwell) who opens up the potentials and makes you feel better, and better in the eyes of other people.
Liam James and Sam Rockwell (Owen)
this inspirational story would tell people that consider themselves losers will find ways to get out of their bad situation. this would be a self-help story that feature hope, love and step into the limelight of their lives.
THE WAY, WAY BACK is an exclusive to Ayala Malls Cinemas opening September 11. to get more information about movies and ticketing, just follow @MySureSeats on Twitter.
one upcoming movie that will inspire us all to live the life we wanted is THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY. about Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) who gets breaks out of his confines and decides to go on an extraordinary journey.
Walter Mitty is like the most of us. making each day with our routinary activities. but once that we have let ourselves go, we learn that we have a wonderful world around us and we are not as ordinary after all.
here are other posters on THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, opening January 29, 2014. directed by Ben Stiller himself. distributed by 20th Century Fox for Warner Bros. Pictures.
we are starting the journey to Subic as we give promote healthy lifestyle for every Juan beginning this weekend, September 6, 7 and 8. this weekend will surely be a way to have a healthy and strong body adopting to daily activities, a powerful mind and soul and of course, fun. all activities below are just 3 of the 24 disciplines that is served at the Subic Fitness Festival on November 15-17, SBMA.
on September 6, Mr. Reijo Del Prado, Mr. Philippines 2008, will challenge fitness buffs to break their records through functional fitness training in Circuit Warz. exercises include routines that qualify people to Gladiator Circuit Battle, Enduro-Challenge and Strong Man Competition. this features speed-repetition, speed-endurance and power weight exercises.
dancing the way on Saturday with an Urban Street Dance Workout with the SFF crew will surely be a fun way to shed off unwanted weight as we dance to the groove with urban music. bring your family and friends to this session on September 7.
for a powerful mind and soul, International Meta Coach Ms. Imee Navarro will teach individuals how to unleash their greatest potentials. on September 8, 2013, learn to express your power with neuro-linguistic programming, self-contemplation, and meditation techniques. move within your mind and experience results physically and mentally, through the guidance of EQ Academy with Soul Fitness.
take note that these activities will be held at the FTX Gym in Tordesillas St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. to reserve your slot, contact Ramon Domiquil at 09159425926. you can also learn more of Subic Fitness Festival on Facebook by liking this page: https://www.facebook.com/SubicFitFest. follow them also on Twitter and Instagram @subicfitfest
less we've known about the first Filipino saint, LORENZO, a musical play will present the life of Lorenzo Ruiz in this Year of Faith.
Christopher De Leon, renowned actor and a lover of the arts, produces this masterpiece with the music of Mr. Ryan Cayabyab, written by Juan Ekis and Paul Dumol with the collaboration of Joem Antonio. my favorite actors Lorenz Martinez as Lorenzo and OJ Mariano as Laurence, who portrays the modern Filipino struggling at the soil from a foreign land. a call on the reflection of self and how we assess our relationship with God, Lorenzo will teach us on how to cling on faith in our own predicament.
set to play starting September 5, completing 14 shows until September 14, 1PM and 6PM at the 5th Floor, SDA Building of DLSU-College of St. Benilde, 850 Padre Ocampo St., Malate, Manila. tickets are available at Ticketworld or the official website www.lorenzorocks.com.
probably the most sought after characters in novel-to-movie crossover are the characters of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. and just today, EL James announces the two actors that will portray the erotic roles of Slave and Master.
Charlie Hunnam (Christian Grey) and Dakota Johnson (Anastasia Steele)
Dakota Johnson to play the inquisitive Anastasia Steele and Charlie Hunnam to play the rich yet secretive Christian Grey. there have been many bets on who to play who but as EL James sees it and how she wants the audience to feel, that they "aim to please."
many fans of the novel were not happy about the casting for now. but i am curious on how they will present the Red Room of Pain and other bizarre things that Christian will present to Anastasia. i guess it will also feel different on how they will present the famous contract on FIFTY SHADES OF GREY movie.
probably the most hilarious apocalyptic movie i've ever seen, THIS IS THE END presents actors the way we've never seen them before. Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchen, James Franco, Jonah Hill high on weed and other substances and throwing blasphemus jokes.
it would seem like a bunch of rich movie celebrities that just thought of creating a movie just for fun and indeed it is. a merger of different iconic movie scenes like Exorcism, Independence Day among others. it was just fun that we see unexpected personalities but dying at a glance at the brutal way possible. it was also hilarious at how you'll discover how celebrities think about others among them. if i am to decide, they could win a Golden Globe for this.
i don't know what message this movie implies but the script is very funny and plot is very interesting. i could watch it again and recommend it to everyone. although it's not advisable for audience under 16 (R-16 rating).
THIS IS THE END is directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, distributed by Columbia Pictures and will be played exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting September 11.
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on Friday, September 13, Coach Kenn Colubio will help us relive stress and relieve body pains, prevent injuries from bad posture and achieve tight waistline and more with Pilates! the approach also has been scientifically-proven to strengthen the core, improve blood circulation and body posture. the Pilates class will be held at the Options Studio, 15F, Tower 1, RCBC Plaza, Ayala cor. Gil Puyat Avenues, Makati City.
an energetic Kettle Bell session will be commenced at the USPC Sports Performance Center at Pasig City, hosted by the Philippine Kettle Club. as a form of body building, kettle work out will feature core exercises and techniques from the ground up.
for a whole cardio that can go smashing at Manila, Table Tennis class will be held on Sunday, September 15 at the PSC Rizal Stadium. Spins and Burn program to be held at 5PM-9PM headed by Ting Ledesma, the muscle and eye coordination event on paddling, swinging and smashing pings and pongs as a sample of the SubicFitFest experience.
