FINALLY FOUND SOMEONE movie review

For a change, mag Taglish tayo. Thank you muna sa OPPO Philippines for having me sa Premiere Night ng movie na to last night sa SM Megamall. It was also exciting kasi I got to see Sarah G in the flesh and with some stars of the movie. It was a salubong birthday celebration for Sarah's birthday today. More so, Oppo has launched the newest model of Oppo F3 Selfie Expert: Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition, that comes in black with Sarah G's signature.

OPPO F3 Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition

Nandun din daw si John Lloyd, missed the event outside the cinema at hindi na rin sya pumasok. But nasa loob naman sina Christian Balbes, Alexa Ilacad and two other actors (forgot their name, sorry).

Alexa Ilacad, Christian Bables and the cast of Finally Found Someone

Sarah Geronimo during the OPPO Premiere Night

The movie started early so medyo natuwa ako. I was really looking forward to this movie because nasubaybayan ko talaga sina Laida at Miggy sa first tambalan nila. And this makes a refreshing reunion for the two but it maintains the kilig. Out of the common plot nga lang na derived sa PR industry kaso di ata masyadong nagets ng writers ang roles ng "social media influencers" na nagmukhang P.A. lang ni Sarah sa movie. People I know who work in the industry might have the same sentiment but I'll just shrug it off.

Marami rami ding sobrang nakakakilig and medyo matured na ang role ni Sarah dito. Kaso ayaw pa rin nyang magpa-kiss. Si John Lloyd, grabe pagka-tagos pa rin sa acting. Mahirap manood nito mag-isa kasi wala kang nahahampas sa tabi mo. I'm sure magte-trend ang mga shout outs na "Dear Future Husband," "Dear Future Wife" at Honesty Cookie sa mga timelines nyo in the first week of showing. Pati mga endorsements na hindi na siguro talaga pwedeng tanggalin sa mga local movies natin e medyo subtle naman so it doesn't affect much at naipasok nang swabe. Overall, mag-eenjoy kayo sa process na nagka-inlove-an silang dalawa.

The OPPO F3 Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition smartphone is available via Lazada for PhP 15,990 or visit this link http://bit.ly/OPPOSarahG.

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KITA KITA movie review

May 10 bagay itong movie na to:

1. Sapporo, isang lugar sa Japan na piping saksi kung pano naging magkamabutihan sina Lea at Tonyo. Kung makakapagsalita lang sana ang lugar na ito tungkol sa mga buhay ng mga nagmamahalan, di ko din maiintindihan kasi Nihonggo ang language nya. Gusto ko ding makatikim nung Sapporo beer.
2. Dalawa lang sila sa cast pero hindi mo aakalain ang love team nina Empoy at Alessandra de Rossi. Hindi man kagwapuhan si Empoy sa paningin natin pero sinasabi ng Kita Kita na mas lumitaw ang pagkakaroon ng magandang ugali para mabuksan ang mga mata natin sa mga taong totoong nag-a-alala sa atin. Swak din ang kanta ni KZ Tandingan na "Two Less Lonely People in the World" na mas alam ko pa rin ang tono ng Air Supply.
3. Tatlo kaming nanood nito sa sinehan. Mag-asawa sila at third wheel ako. Huwag akong tularan.
4. Repolyo. Kung masyadong malaki, hiwain mo sa apat. Kada magluluto ka, gamitin mo yung 1/4 para 4 times ka ding masaya. May apat akong alam na putahe na may repolyo: Ginisang gulay, Nilagang Baboy, Nilagang Manok, Corned Beef
5. Limang bagay pwedeng gawin sa Sapporo ayon sa movie: Huwag gumamit ng mga land transpo, mag-ala Venice gamit ang gondola; pumunta sa garden park; kalembangin ang bell habang masaya ka; mag-steam spa; ma-inlove.
6. Anim na beses dinalaw ni Tonyo si Lea simula nung nabulag ito bago nya napasagot nang Oo para lumabas sila. Anim na beses din syang nareject. Ang lesson dito ay Don't Give Up.
7. Minsan gusto kong maging cosplayer. Saging or Puso. Sa buong eksena nito, magpipigil ka talaga ng ihi para namnamin kabuuan ng movie.
8. Hinding-hindi ko talaga mapapatawad yung writer kung bakit biglang mawawala si Tonyo sa buhay ni Lea nang ganun-ganun lang. Sinasabi ba nya na wala tayong karapatan maging masaya habang buhay?
9. Masakit sa puso yung moment na pipiringin na lang ni Lea ang mga mata ulit para magbalik sa ala-ala nya yung mga masasayang moment nila ni Tonyo. Kailangan ba nating mabulag nalang ulit para maging masaya?
10. 10 to the 3rd power. Gusto kong matutong gumawa ng bird origami para matupad din ang wish mo na manood nito.

Rating is 9/10 due to major heartbreak it gives.

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CARS 3 movie review

Would it be the end of Lightning McQueen? No. It will just be another chapter in the life of our favorite racer from Radiator Springs, but what would happen when there is a new breed of racers more advanced than our Lightning McQueen himself? He cannot rely on his speed that much and should keep up with the advancing technology in Cars 3. The sequel plays in cinemas starting July 26.

In this sequel of Cars, Lightning McQueen slowly gets to the back of the game as rookies step up with new technology and advancements. Competitors especially Jackson Storm keeps him the trail dirt until McQueen pushed himself to hard resulting to a hard accident. His sponsors also start to come off leaving him to loyal Radiator Spring squad and Rusteez. Everything else fails that he has to give in with the advancements and play like how the rookies do it. But when he realizes that he cannot catch up, he is on with the least thing he can think of, to retire.

A personal trainer comes for help to bring back McQueen and will this partner be the solution to take him back in the game? Cruz Ramirez and Lightning McQueen go to an adrenalin adventure that they'll never forget.

The crew of Radiator Springs is back. Mater and the gang are still loyal supporters of Lightning McQueen. However, the story didn't much connect with me as I think they only made the movie to maintain the franchise. When they say that the Pizza Van is in every Pixar movie, I failed to find it. Can you find it for me?

Cars 3 opens July 26 in theaters nationwide. A special treat for Cars fans by Disney Pixar is they are bringing a life-sized Lightning McQueen around Manila. Racer Matteo Guidicelli graces the unveiling of Lightning McQueen.

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DUNKIRK movie review

You may just shrug off historical accounts during the War but when you see emotions and events unfold from the eyes of the veterans, you will be immersed in the situation as what Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk has revealed to us. Dunkirk is indeed a masterpiece that will tell you most of the story by our veterans during the war.

The small dialogue text is supplemented by strongest human reactions to every situation that makes Dunkirk one of the best war movies this year. Via air or land, you will see how intense the action was in every scene. It's an intense story of survival when you're almost helpless; a roller coaster for lead Fionn Whitehead's character which has been very difficult alike to everybody else on land and sea. Tom Hardy's aerial fight was breathtaking like a Top Gun stunt. It would have been cool to have this shown in 4D entertainment.

The movie is great to be seen on IMAX for a better immersive experience.

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Newsies wows

Anybody slap my face if I say that 9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live's Newsies is fine. It is not. It is awesome! The latest production that is ongoing throughout all weekends of July is a spectacular show that makes Filipino talent comparable to touring big Broadway productions -- or even better. I say the latter.

Staged at the Globe Amphitheater in Bonifacio High Street, the set brings you to 1899 when all the things happened for our poor newsies (newspaper boys). See every event unfold when the rusty towers move and the backdrop projection are like pages of a newspaper. Then the newsies bring the stage to life with pure energy and powerful voices letting us hear their story and voicing out their rights and concerns as an employee. A very relatable issue that is also tackled up to this day. Their pirouettes and splits and jumps are to watch out for. The Newsies Training Ground really paid off with the skills showing the diversity and exceptional energy that is shared by the actors to the audience.

Give Gian Magdangal a warm comeback as Jack Kelly in Newsies. It seems just like yesterday when he played Danny Zuko in Grease and his leadership to a young group has turned out to something more relevant. Mickey Mouse has definitely gave a good amount of magic dust on him. Same goes to the Kings of New York, they have earned an audience acceptance as triple-threats in the theater industry and will make you ask for even more. Kudos to the whole production team, to director Robbie Guevara, and actors that will make us thankful as our eyes opened for our rights and equality as we enjoy a spectacular show.

And don't forget to get a souvenir program for this show!

Catch Newsies all Fridays to Sundays of July, until July 30, 8PM. Presented by Globe Live and 9 Works Theatrical.

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Feed your skin with Dermal Infusion from Kutis Filipina

Did you know that when you wash your face with soap, you strip of its natural and outermost layer of protection from foreign objects in the environment? How about feeding your skin with nutrients that it needs that can give you a natural glow and moisturizer?

Kutis Filipina offers a great service that comes with the Kutis Classic treatment and it's called Dermal Infusion. It's a unique treatment for me and according to Dr. Laurence Tan of Kutis Filipina, it injects essential nutrients that were stripped off of your face in every washing. It is similar with the Diamond Peel but it is less abrasive, so it retains the young skin cells and at the same time, adds vitamins / minerals for your skin's natural glow.

Dermal Infusion machine

I have tried this twice already and during the first treatment, it nourished my face with Vitamin C and E and moisture. At the following treatment, we added Glutathione that is also a powerful antioxidant which can help prevent skin cancer which everybody is subject to especially when exposed to the sun. Glutathione is also a powerful ingredient in whitening for an even skin tone and erase dark spots on the face.

Dermal Infusion is also included in the annual promo of Kutis Filipina which you can avail for only Php 9,800. It covers regular facial treatments, diamond peel, radio frequency and Photo Dynamic Therapy which is more expensive when you avail individually.

Visit Kutis Filipina at Gil Fernando Avenue, San Roque, Marikina City (above Omakase) or call 0917 503 8784 or (02) 646 0807 for appointment.

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Extra! Extra! NEWSIES is hot off the press!

A new Disney musical gets on Philippine stage as Globe Live and 9 Works Theatrical bring Newsies on July 7 to 30 at the Globe Iconic Stage in BGC.

Bringing back one of our homegrown talents and a Disney guy himself, Gian Magdangal as Jack Kelly, together with a bunch of guys strutting the stage with songs based on the book about 1899 newsboys rallies in protest against rising distribution rates put forward by publishing giants Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. From newsboys to activists, the musical dramatizes the David-versus-Goliath fight for social justice and better working conditions. See the members of the cast in the videos below:





Songs are composed by Alan Menken and brought to movement by PJ Rebullida using jazz and ballet movements that the cast have worked on with Training Grounds. Watch the webisode below:

In the previously held press conference at Ibiza Beach Club in BGC, they performed a few songs which also showcased excerpts of the hardcore choreography. Watch it here.

It's great to have Gian back into Philippine theater from a stint at Hong Kong Disneyland’s The Golden Mickeys and Universal Studios Japan. Joining him as part of the newsboys are Jef Flores (recent Gawad Buhay awardee for Outstanding Lead Actor for Tick, Tick…BOOM! ), Daniel Drilon (Secret Garden, Fun Home), Tory Cortez (Hansel and Gretel, A Christmas Carol), Luis Marcelo (Little Shop of Horrors), and Alex Diaz (Host & TV Personality, MYX VJ). Also in the cast are Danielle Chopin (Into the Woods, My Fair Lady), Greg Dulcie (The Wizard of Oz, Sweeney Todd), Pinky Marquez (The Wedding Singer, Beauty and the Beast), and Raymund Concepcion (Annie, The Little Mermaid).

Rounding up the cast are Franz Imperial, Ariel Reonal, Joni Galeste, Melissa Bell, Ian Ocampo, Ronelson Yadao, Erick Arenas, Jourdan Bartolome, Mark Anthony Grantos, Jim Ferrer, Chesko Rodriguez, Kendrick Ibasco, Anton Posadas, Stephen Viñas, Clark dela Riva, Jon Abella, MC dela Cruz, Vyen Villanueva and Jan Mayo.

Newsies will be staged at the Globe Iconic Store Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater, Bonifacio Global City on July 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 & 28-30, 2017 at 8:00pm.

For tickets and more information, go to go.globe.com.ph/newsies, or contact Ticketworld at 891.9999.

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a backstage tour of #SisterActinManila

One of my favorite movies from the 90s is Sister Act and its Broadway musical production is touring right now. They are playing at Solaire Resort from June 27 up to July 9 at The Theatre. I was lucky to get a backstage tour with the Production Manager as we looked on the works of staging this great musical.

We enter The Theater and the 16-foot image of the Virgin Mary welcomes us as the background of the Church of the Queen of Angels. She is transported by ship travelling around the world. The hollow material makes it easier to carry and the movable at the base but she is in one piece and rests on a hammock inside a ship.

At the left of the stage is the audio controlling area where the lapels, sound system, and all audio works are controlled. Then beside it is a props box where items can easily be grabbed or a bottle of water is available if the cast needs a little refreshment or to wet their throats.

On the right side of the stage sits the console where the Program Manager oversees all that's what's going onstage whether to give good lighting and to see what's happening when the lights go down during transition scenes.

Then we moved at the back of the stage and found the bright costumes and there are around 300 pieces of costume throughout the show. I wonder how they maintain all clothes when they perform every day?

Here are also some finds in the backstage:

Thank you Ovation Productions for the experience. You can catch Sister Act, the Glorious Broadway Musical at The Theatre in Solaire until July 9. For tickets, you may visit www.ticketworld.com.

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the game has changed in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

After more than 20 years, a Robin Williams favorite gets an update and now instead of the Jumanji game coming to our world, 4 new players were taken in to the game in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas and Bobby Cannavale.

A group of students facing detention finds the game console while in detention. Choosing different avatars for themselves, they are then transported into the jungle where they are transformed to the bodies of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan.

They are bound to an epic adventure that they should perform all task or they will be stuck in the game forever. See the trailer below:
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle opens in the Philippines soon and on Christmas in the US. The film is directed by Jake Kasdan, screenplay by Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers and Jake Kasdan & Scott Rosenberg & Jeff Pinkner. Screen Story by Chris McKenna, based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg.

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We're glad Hugh Jackman does a musical again

The first trailer of The Greatest Showman has the Moulin Rouge feels and I love that our favorite Aussie gets to do this movie. Hugh Jackman plays the title role as PT Barnum.

Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Watch the trailer below:

The film also features Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson and more. Directed by Michael Gracey and written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon. With Music by John Debney (Jungle Book) with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the writers of the songs from La La Land.

The Greatest Showman shows this Christmas in the US.

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