PACIFIC RIM UPRISING movie review

From 2015's blockbuster Pacific Rim, comes a sequel that I am not sure that we really needed it or not.

But for new viewers like me that wasn't able to catch the first movie, I'd say that Pacific Rim Uprising is beginning to be a Michael Bay Transformers franchise in the making. With the high CGI visuals less Michael Bay explosives that Pacific Rim has, in fairness to the latter is that the story picks up from the former movie. A good refresher for everyone who are eager to watch Jaeger robots battling Kaijus. Also the "uprising" was only made by a single person. How can they make Charlie Day into an antagonist?

I am not a fan of epic speeches but I think Scott Eastwood has the most natural acting in the whole movie. Maybe that's why I didn't watch the first part either. For John Boyega and Cailee Spaeny, the partnership may have worked better. I just don't get the connection.

You might be wondering if there will still be Filipino pride inside the movie. Well, Manila has a good airtime long enough to be noticed.

If you really like Pacific Rim and would not agree to this review, you can watch Pacific Rim Uprising starting on March 31.

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Solaire Resort's The Theatre is now open!

I was privileged to experience the newest entertainment home for performing artists all over the world. Solaire Resort's The Theater which opened last night makes its mark in the entertainment industry and it is definitely an awesome feeling while inside it.

Last night's opening was a blast, combining all great theater and musical artists in one roof. The wonderful productions started by Audie Gemora opened our eyes for big things unfolding.

The Theater is equipped with state-of-the-art sound system called Constellation which is best recommended by sound and music master, Gerard Salonga to give the audience a whole new musical experience. Maestro Ryan Cayabyab also is fascinated with The Theatre's rehearsal studio where he can find focus for his masterpieces. For Ms. World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann, artists would definitely appreciate the changing process with The Theatre's spacious dressers. For actress Mitch Valdez, the 1,760-seater facility gives all the best seats in place. For me, reclining in The Theatre's seats is also a huge factor for people to see great shows and relax on the comfortable foam.

The Theatre also proves its versatility as a venue with numerous type of performances that can be done in it. The musicales and concerts are the best to experience with the great acoustics and the Constellation system that goes with it. You can really tell the difference with only one click of the button from the control room. It was surreal.

The star-studded opening night featured OPM artists, theater personalities, and dancers collaborating for an amazing show. We've got the Philippine Opera Company, Prima Ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Robert Sena, Isay Alvarez, Karylle, Aicelle Santos, the Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Manoeuvres, The Theatre Ensemble, Sam Concepcion, Regine Tolentino, Ednah Ledesma, Morrisette Amon, Christian Bautista, and Yeng Constantino. Solaire's LED background give more vibrance to the performances and everyone was in awe in the productions. It's very touching that our Filipino artists perform first in this amazing place.

Opera Ensembles

Original Pinoy Musicals Ensembles

Sam Concepcion

Morrisette Amon, Christian Bautista, Yeng Constantino

The highlights of night were Martin Nievera singing his marvelous hits quieting the whole venue. Even more when Lea Salonga served us with Broadway hits from Cats, Les Miserables and Wicked.

Martin Nievera

For more information about The Theatre, call 888-8888 or visit solaireresort.com/enjoy/theatre/.

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French Films take over Shangri-La Cineplex

the French Embassy to the Philippines and Alliance Francaise de Manille bring a number of highly-acclaimed French films in a cultural exposition on June 8 - 17 2012 at the Shangri-La Plaza Cineplex at Mandaluyong City. the French Film Festival is brought by Citibank and Rustans tagging it as CITI-Rustan's French Film Festival.
this is aligned with the FrancoPhil events for 2012 where the French culture is being displayed for Filipino appreciation. and on the opening night of the festival (June 7) is the Philippine premiere of the Oscar-winning film, "The Artist."

we will also be able to see French directors, Olivier Assayas and Stephane Rybojad who will introduce and tell more about French film making.

to know more about the French Film Festival, you may email frenchfilmfest@gmail.com or by calling 0915-3135891. you may also visit SCAC Manille on Facebook. you can even see the screening schedule on www.spot.ph. admission is FREE!

schedule:

The Artist	June 7, 2012	6:30PM
All That Glitters	June 8, 2012	1:00PM
Hideaway		3:30PM
The Three-way Wedding		5:30PM
Roses on Credit		8:00PM
Clean	June 9, 2012	12:30PM
Summer Hours		3:15PM
Irma Vep		5:30PM
Captive (strictly by invitation)		7:30PM
Roses on Credit	June 10, 2012	12:00PM
Sentimental Destinies		2:30PM
Cold Water		6:00PM
Demonlover		8:00PM
Heartbreaker	June 11, 2012	12:30PM
Rebellion		3:00PM
The Art of Love		6:00PM
Heartbreaker		8:00PM
Bakal Boys	June 12, 2012	1:30PM
2 Short Films		4:00PM
Manila		5:30PM
Busong		8:00PM
Demonlover	June 13, 2012	12:30PM
Irma Vep		3:30PM
Deep in the Woods		5:30PM
Sentimental Destinies		8:00PM
Rebellion	June 14, 2012	12:00PM
The Art of Love		3:00PM
Heartbreaker		5:00PM
The Artist		7:30PM
Cold Water	June 15, 2012	12:00PM
Demonlover		2:30PM
All that Glitters		5:30PM
Clean		8:00PM
Hideaway	June 16, 2012	12:00PM
The Three-way Wedding		2:00PM
Sentimental Destinies		4:30PM
Summer Hours		8:00PM
Clean	June 17, 2012	12:30PM
Roses on Credit		3:00PM
Deep in the Woods		5:30PM
The Three-way Wedding		8:00PM

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how to solve MANILA TRAFFIC?

i was really inspired to write about this since i got stuck in Manila for almost two hours just from Intramuros upto Morayta St. in Manila. it would only take around 20-30 minutes travel time from Intramuros upto Cubao in a stop-and-go basis. i just got irritated that when it rained, not very hard in fact, the traffic became terrible.

traffic in Manila is the worst and a very hideous sight! in fact it paralyzes everything, your work and appointments. it will stress you out and i admit, it gets you old. imagine the pollution you will take when you are riding an open-air public transport. sweat and pollution combined will trash you out. dust will be your face powder and your sweat is the cologne. we call it here, HAGGARD.

in order to resolve this problem, may i suggest some ways:
1. i hope there will be a bill prohibiting ALL car-buyers when they don't have a garage. chances are, they will park their vehicles on the streets eating up one lane. streets in Manila are small and mostly two lanes. the problem with Filipinos is that we indulge in luxury. boasting what we got to be the envy of everyone.
2. clear out the streets. that involves the sidewalk vendors, trashes and even unnecessary signages and posts. and i hope that local governments should take out islands in the middle of the streets because it eats a lot of space.
3. take out all colorum vehicles. but the thing is, sometimes these illegal public transports give the convenient trip. better yet, hold them with legal papers so that there would be no issues.
4. there should always be a strong enforcement of traffic rules. PNoy addressed on his inauguration speech that there will be no more counter flows and sirens that some politicians are taking advantage.
5. widen our roads. this is kind of attached to #2. EDSA has 3 or 4 lanes but still gets traffic jam. Manila is so congested with people since it is the center of trade for the Philippines.
6. my last center in #5 would be resolved by an RH Bill. a moderate number of people is easier to support and solve their problems.


i hope what i wrote here gets to the tables of the people in charge. if not, they might be opposing #4.

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Manila is all in one book

the city of Manila itself is a very huge piece of land. even i still haven't got around to the busiest streets of it without asking for directions or following road signs. but Periplus Publishing and Fully Booked brought us the new Manila Street Atlas where all, i mean "all" roads you can tell is listed and drawn into detail. now getting lost is not an excuse for anyone who are able to purchase one.

the Manila Street Atlas of course features maps and directions. it includes a Street Index where if you're only familiar of a given street, let's say, JP Rizal; there's a lot of JP Rizal on the metro but getting it more particular to the Makati, JP Rizal street, the Street Index entry will take you to the map page where it can easily be found.

there's also a Building Index listing all building names and skyscrapers around the region. it's so updated that even buildings, roads and other establishments and structures that are on development, they are already entered in the Manila Street Atlas.

leirs, sire and me (official photog namin si aeirin e)

last Tuesday, i have been invited as part of the Fully Booked Bloggers Club to take a first look on the Manila Street Atlas. hosted by Gelli of RX 93.1, we have been introduced to the Manila Street Atlas and mentioning all benefits i said above. there are 2 contests held on the event and bloggers take the prizes! first, we are to find 5 GET LOST tickets with Fully Booked stickers on them to win Moleskine notebooks. thank God, Sire, Aeirin and Leira also came to the event. Aeirin and Leira also got same tickets but due thanks to Leira for finding one for each of us.

next is using the Manila Street Atlas and locating bars and establishments that sell SMB products to the specific map location. fortunately, i was already looking at the Indexes and put my finger on the map with the same entry. am i lucky or what? for that, i won my new favorite green jacket from San Miguel. that Manila Street Atlas has been very useful to me!

speaking of San Miguel, a tasting of 4 ice-cold SMB products was conducted by their SMB girls. thanks SMB!

another freebie is a pink bag from Tuttle with Periplus Publishing Catalog and info about the new Manila Street Atlas. DOWNLOADABLE CATALOG here.

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sarap maging estudyante

mantakin mo walang pasok ngaun dahil kay Frank. tapos bukas parang ang sarap mag-aral or magtrabaho sa Maynila kasi Manila Day naman bukas. Hindi sinasadyang LONG WEEKEND sila! haayyy...