July 14, 2019

BINONDO: A TSINOY MUSICAL review

As I walk inside the halls of The Theater at Solaire last Thursday for another theatrical preview, I was already prepared for cultural understanding despite of what's happening in the country today. Setting aside my political views and keep myself focused on appreciation of this work.
Joel Lamangan's Binondo: A Tsinoy Musical revolves around the love story of a man of pure Chinese descent and a Chinese-Filipina who embraced the foreign culture in search of love. The opening is expected to be grand and full of color, and delivered almost everything we know about the Chinese and the Chinoys in Binondo: that their network is so common, every one knows everybody and all their actions are based on feng shui mixed with religious faith.

Shiela Valderrama-Martinez plays Lily, a hopeful romantic singer at Lotus Bar makes a wish to the Chinese God of Love and finds Ah Tiong (Arman Ferrer) as he continues a song which she had forgotten a line. From there, things went fast and they both try to get across obstacles. But then there's Carlos (Noel Rayos), Lily's childhood friend who's secretly in love with her and shy to tell what he feels. As long as he sees the two together, he hides his pain. Though the story is about Ah Tiong and Lily, I am for Carlos on this one. If not for the political climate which stole the promise of returning back to China for some unfinished business, Lily will not be with Carlos. However, I think that Carlos has made huge sacrifices and that I think is true love.

That story line might be a huge spoiler for you who haven't seen Binondo. You will still enjoy the songs and production that this musical can offer. There are good laughs, cheesy romantic lines and colorful story. You can still see Binondo: A Tsinoy Musical today July 14, 3PM at the Theater at Solaire. For tickets, call TICKETWORLD at 891 9999.

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July 6, 2019

SPIDER-MAN FAR FROM HOME movie review

I think this is the best Spider-man movie to date! This contains many spoilers so read at your own risk.

When you're trying to move on from Avengers: Endgame's losses, you'll definitely miss Tony Stark at the first half of the film. Many of the movie's scenes are trying to remind us about the greatness of Iron Man in the MCU. You will surely empathize with Peter Parker (Tom Holland) how he loved Tony Stark as a father he never had.


And they just revived how Peter Parker was a whiz kid to begin with. A close distance from Homecoming, his geeky side flourished again and this makes him official to inherit Iron Man's ingenuity in science. It seems like Tony has groomed him well as the next tech man. Having your own EDITH would be cooler too.


The CGI scene are well-executed, like Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) has played a major part in the post-production of this movie. However, the scene when he acquired EDITH from Parker is a cringey moment. Sorry don't like that part.

This is even more fun than Homecoming. Ned (Jacob Batalon) steps up as new lover boy; Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) and Happy (Jon Favreau) had a thing going on, MJ (Zendaya) is more upfront and I like her more here. They all got to have a love life going on and that's a cute thing.

Jake Gyllenhall as Mysterio 


And JK Simmons is back as The Daily Bugle chief! How I missed him as J. Jonah Jameson even in the Tobey Maguire series. No one does it like him.

Spider-Man Far From Home is now showing in cinemas. Don't miss the 2 scenes mid- and post-credits.

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July 3, 2019

Get updates on Netflix's THE WITCHER

Netflix launched the official social handles for the highly anticipated new series The Witcher, along with first looks at the three lead characters; Geralt (Henry Cavill), Yennefer (Anya Cholatra), and Ciri (Freya Allan). Fans can follow official show news on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
Along with the first look imagery of the cast, fans were shown the first look at the series logo along with the teaser poster.
 
Based on the best-selling fantasy series of books, The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together.
  
Henry Cavill (Mission Impossible - Fallout, Justice League) leads the cast of The Witcher saga, playing the role of Geralt of Rivia, alongside other main cast members, Anya Chalotra (The ABC Murders, Wanderlust) as Yennefer and Freya Allan (The War of the Worlds, Into The Badlands) as Ciri. Other previously announced cast include Jodhi May (Game of Thrones, Genius) as Calanthe, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson (Fortitude) as Eist, Adam Levy (Knightfall, Snatch) as Mousesack, MyAnna Buring (Ripper Street, Kill List) as Tissaia), Mimi Ndiweni (Black Earth Rising) as Fringilla, Therica Wilson-Read (Profile) as Sabrina, and Emma Appleton (The End of The F**king World) as Renfri, Eamon Farren (The ABC Murders, Twin Peaks) as Cahir, Joey Batey (Knightfall, Strike) as Jaskier, Lars Mikkelsen (House of Cards, Sherlock) as Stregobor, Royce Pierreson (Wanderlust, Judy) as Istredd, Maciej Musiał (1983) as Sir Lazlo, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte (Jamillah & Aladdin, Dickensian) as Dara, and Anna Shaffer (Harry Potter) as Triss.


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