In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Star Cinema kicks it off by offering the star-studded movie Four Sisters and a Wedding featuring the Philippine’s current top caliber actresses: Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, Toni Gonzaga and Shaina Magdayao. Last Thursday, I was able to watch the film at Robinsons Place Imus. Is it a wedding worth watching or stopping? Directed by box-office director Cathy Garcia-Molina, the film shares the story of the Salazar siblings namely Teddie (Toni Gonzaga), the eldest, who works as a teacher in Spain; Bobbie (Bea Alonzo), who is now successful in New York; Alex (Angel Locsin), the…
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At the start of 2013, I listed my anticipated films of the year and Man of Steel is on the top of the list. After months of obsessing over trailers, official images, set photos and tv spots, I finally saw it on opening day in IMAX 3D at SM Mall of Asia. As shown in the film’s symbol, can it be S for success in our world or is it just an S? In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Henry Cavill) feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination.…
Pixar is back! I was so excited to watch Monster University at a special advance screening hosted by Walt Disney Studios Philippines last Saturday at SM Megamall since I’m a fan of the first film. Like a new student applying for the university’s Scaring program, is it worth enrolling? Opening the film is the 6-minute short film The Blue Umbrella. It’s the story of two umbrellas – one blue, one not falling in love amidst the rain in a singing city. As expected of the Pixar shorts standard, it doesn’t fail to impress. With delightful music and photorealistic visuals, it’s…
Dutch entrepreneur Jordy Cobelens is not your typical CEO (Chief Executive Officer). At 30-years old, he
I was fortunate enough to get invited in the Press VIP Premiere Screening of World War Z last Tuesday at Glorietta 4 Cinema 3 thanks to Solar Entertainment Corporation and United International Pictures. It was a fun event. They raffled movie shirts, a zombie kit and other World War Z freebies. As expected, I
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I was able to attend the launching of the Biggest Summer Cartoon Festival (and the only gathering of the 38 cartoon characters in 44 malls nationwide) in SM City Fairview Annex Atrium last April 12. SM Supermalls, the country’s largest chain of malls launched the “SM Cartoonfest”, the summer- long festival will feature a never- before-seen number of activities and cartoon-related toys and interesting finds for the whole family and the cartoon- lover to enjoy. The SM Cartoon Fest , hosted by DJ Show Suzuki and DJ Chloe, showcased meet-and-greets with our beloved cartoon characters such as Spongebob Square Pants and Patrick Star, Dora…
Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring–it was peace.
In the technological world today, NOKIA is one of the all-around brand which caters to all target market. Nokia produces phones that range from very affordable to high-end, each with their own unique features, forms, and built.
“Oblivion” is a science- fiction film starring Tom Cruise as Commander Jack Harper, one of the last remaining drone repairmen on Earth, which was nearly destroyed by alien invasion 60 years earlier. A confrontation in the past remained in his memory that led him in wanting to discover a lot of things. His mission is to extract vital resources after decades of war with a threat known as the Scav, he lives in an airbourne “town” floating thousands of feet above the Earth. He will then be able to save an unfamiliar woman from her critical condition on a downed spacecraft. From…
“Oz the Great and Powerful” is a 3D fantasy adventure presented by Disney about the inhabitants of the Land of Oz led by the supposed origins of L. Frank Baum’s character – the Wizard of Oz. Oscar Diggs, known as Oz and played by James Franco, wanted more in life. He wanted to become a great man utlizing, his charm and skills in magic on the road to greatness. When he found himself in the magical Land of Oz, Oscar struggled supporting his act as a con man lured by gold and riches. In the end, he had to choose…