the cast of LES MISERABLES

we're counting down the days to Christmas and to all Broadway musical fans, LES MISERABLES is the ultimate movie blowout. with the most-loved cast of Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Anne Hathaway as Fantine, Amanda Seyfried as Cossette, the dream definitely came into reality.

below are the cast photos that were recently released.

LES MISERABLES is a story of a paroled prisoner Jean Valjean who seeks liberty for him and the people at the time of the French Revolution. this is the latest adoptation of the musical inspired by the novel by Victor Hugo.

opening December 25 2012 in the USA and January 23 2013 in the Philippines, LES MISERABLES is directed by Academy Award-winner Tom Hooper and distributed by Solar Entertainment Corporation.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD movie review

a heart-striking drama and Steve Carell like you've never seen him before, puts on good emotion and hope for everybody to find his/her true love despite of an impending apocalypse in SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD. opening today in Glorietta and Greenbelt cinemas by Focus Features.

as an asteroid nears to put absolute destruction to the earth, Dodge (Steve Carell) finds himself alone as his wife also left him for an unknown reason. as all panic in the forthcoming destruction, he finds his own purpose on how to spend the remains of his life. finding his high school sweetheart from far away was his neighbor Penny (Keira Knightley) who didn't catch the flight to go back to her family. so together, with the very prompt Dodge and wasted Penny, they didn't think that their differences would compliment each other.

others might resolve on crazy ways like sex and alcohol, on how to spend their pre-apocalyptic life, the two agreed to help each other to get to where they needed to. along the way they meet friends whom they learn some lessons about life, which also brought the two closer.

the sweetest part is that they please each other in order to achieve what they needed in the first place. this is not a comedy movie but the drama makes you think to spend each day special for everyone around you. you might not know that it would be your last time together so make the most out of it.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

4TH NATIONAL THEATER FESTIVAL opens this week!

in celebration of Philippine arts and culture, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and National Center for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) holds the 4th National Theater Festival on November 8 - 18 2012 at the CCP theaters.

i am familiar of 6 of the 18 productions from different all-Filipino theater groups who will perform in the festival. i'm actually looking forward to restaging of these productions and would like to see all of them (crossed fingers).

LIVIN' LA VIDA IMELDA performed by Carlos Celdran. well it mainly talks about Imelda Marcos' life. her glory as the former first lady and her downfall after the Martial Law. it is another approach by Carlos Celdran in presenting history where he is very well-informed about.

OROSMAN AT ZAFIRA, the musical which i fell in love with Dulaang UP. and continued to support until its commercial release last year. this awit by Francisco Baltazar talks about the greed between three tribes and the love of our two protagonists which conquers all.

SAYAW NG MGA SENIORITA is a farse about the life of gays in their golden years. Gantimpala Theater brings known film personalities Soxie Topacio, Bb Gandanghari, Arnel Ignacio, Joel Lamangan and Manny Castañeda in this story of love, success and despair of the gays.

the award-winning WILLIAM by PETA is also joining the line up. a Shakespearean musical sang in rap genre to cope up with the new generation. also one of my favorites.

Tanghalang Pilipino brings two productions and STAGESHOW is one that i have to see. i heard that Liesl Batucan is great in this production which will open the festival season. she will be on the November 8, 3PM show. and another is WALANG KUKURAP -- that Layeta Bucoy play which squirts blood to the audience. a highly-political drama which i also recommend for everyone to see.

you can also check the other productions. check the schedule in the CCP website. you can get tickets by calling the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or TicketWorld at 891-9999.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

HANSEL AND GRETEL WITCH HUNTERS promos

the upcoming Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters is another spin-off from the timeless children's classic story. after years they defeated the old witch from the gingerbread house, they had developed their skills in hunting witches and keep them from kidnapping children for food.

Jeremy Renner stars as Hansel and Gemma Anterton plays Gretel in this action movie. Hansel and Gretel are now equipped with weapons that will help them put down witches. strong CGI effects also help in the transformation of different elements how beautiful women transform into evil witches.
this action, comedy, fantasy movie is set to be in theaters January 23 2013. distributed by Solar UIP.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

STEVE CARRELL's checklist before the end of the world

the world has only 3 weeks left and what should you do with it? Steve Carell makes most of it in finding his high school sweetheart after his wife left him. and joining in trip is his neighbor Penny (Keira Knightley) who puts a wrench in his plan.

the world ends as an asteroid Matilda will crush the earth to pieces. as to spend the rest of their lives, others resolve to drugs, sex, and others to enjoy. as for Dodge (Steve Carell), he has to find his long lost love.

the movie is rated R for some violence and explicit content.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

MINIONS in the household

what do the minions do when Gru is away? here's a first look on Despicable Me 2 when the minions play along at the household.

catch Gru and the girls, Agnes, Margo and Edith in DESPICABLE ME 2. Al Pacino will be joining the cast but it's still a secret. DESPICABLE ME 2 opens July 3 2013, distributed by Solar UIP.

UPDATE: here's the new trailer of Despicable Me 2 where the minions where abducted.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

just as i've seen a theater musical Wizard of Oz, it was my delight to know that Disney is doing a spin-off of the wonderful children's story in a darker mood.

Disney's OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL will be the enchanting tale that will open and kick off summer of 2013. showing in 3D, the magical world of Oz comes to life. and this will not involve Dorothy and her three companions at the yellow brick road, but this will tell us how the wizard came to Oz and became its ruler.

Michelle Williams as Glinda

the young James Franco plays Oscar Diggs, the magician from Kansas who was transported into another world finding three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams). with the coming problems to the land of Oz, Oscar has to find out which is good and evil before it's too late. and with his ingenuity and a little wizardry, he transforms into the powerful wizard and a better man as well.
OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL is directed by Sam Raimi under Walt Disney Pictures and opens March 8 2013 in the USA.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION FROM LILIA CUNTAPAY movie review

it's a pleasure to see a movie which makes a character. just as Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay awards her persona in this film, it also exposes some things that happen in the society as it was manifested in the industry she belongs.

the whole movie is a journey. and she aims to make herself known as an actress and not just a scary women often playing as a witch in horror films. though it was a given fact and she has accepted it, i think she wanted more recognition and acceptance. and everyone is with her in having the attention she needs. from the development and to the people she would like to thank, people will be engaged in filling up the blanks.

and with her life, there is also ups and downs. she has established her image in her showbiz career as a witch, falling as the only peg of scare and has stayed there for a long time. with her efforts and passion for what she's done and been doing, the current generation of film makers has been thinking too commercialized and not putting up the real professional and great talents. but in spite of her seniority in the craft, she still puts on respect on authority in the movie, her director.

her story would define most of the people who are striving for a pat in the back. and this movie is a sure great tribute for her. kudos to the film makers behind this, not just giving Lilia Cuntapay the spotlight but to address many issues.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

HITCHCOCK official poster

when in every great man is a woman, Psycho director Alfred Hitchcock also has his own backer with Alma Reville. the woman whom Hitchcock falls in love with. and this story goes in the movie Hitchcock which will open February 2013.

in this official poster, Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock prominently displays the manifestation of the Psycho serial killer. and Helen Mirren, puts that fierce smile telling us that she has the power over Hitchcock.

HITCHCOCK opens February 6 2013, is a Fox Searchlight presentation, and will be distributed by 20th Century Fox thru Warner Bros.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

007 JAMES BOND SKYFALL movie review

James Bond fans will never get disappointed seeing SKYFALL, the latest installment from the James Bond franchise. as Daniel Craig reprises the role, this movie takes him back to go to basics.

the story starts with a chase as Bond tries to get a drive which contains very important information on national security.

extremely difficult stunts crashing into an entire Istanbul, until they get onto a train where the manual fight is done. i was brought back to Taken 2 where i saw the roof chase. the first half of the movie shows his weaknesses. he'll get shot by another MI6 agent as directive of M (Judy Dench). of course, everything has a reason but it was not expected by the whole MI6 team.

with that escape, M's loyalty to the state would be questionable and has rose suspicions even with 007. and as 007 trusted, he has to track where this will be used and for him to save M from anything that might put her in danger.

as i've said that James Bond goes back to basics, we will not see any highly sophisticated gadgets and weapons. a sexy girl will still be available but it won't be very necessary in the story, though it was a little helpful.

007 SKYFALL which opens today is directed by Sam Mendes under Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Columbia Pictures.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More