WRATH OF THE TITANS movie review

an epic continuation of the adventures of Perseus and the gods are seen in Warner Bros. Pictures' Wrath of the Titans. starring Sam Worthington as Perseus, Liam Neeson as Zeus and Ralph Fiennes as Hades. set to dominate Philippine theaters on March 29, 2012 in IMAX 3D.

after successfullly defeating the Kraken, Perseus tries to live peacefully with his son, Helius. on the other side of life, the gods are struggling over conflict of supremacy versus the titans. they are slowly weakening due to loss of devotion of the humans. unknown to many, Hades together with Poseidon's son Ares had turned back from the gods to bring back the power to the titans. leader of the titans, Kronos, (Zeus, Hades and Poseidon's father) is down in the abyss of Tartarus where he was imprisoned for a long time by the power of triumvirate. as Kronos slowly recovers his power, the surface of the world experiences their rage with monsters and calamities. Perseus feels his calling from Zeus to stop Hades and even the titans to put the end to the world.

the relationship between father and son is the backbone of the story. Perseus to his son, Helius and Perseus to his father, Zeus. getting life support from each other. but this is better than "Clash" there are less romantic segments and focuses on adventure that make you think what's going to happen next. the monsters are more hideous than the Kraken and sounds are more solid.

get to see some very familiar things in the movie. let's tag Spartans, perhaps. there is also an awkward moment for Andromeda when they cheer for Perseus. she's more of a fighter rather than a queen.

see more of Wrath of the Titans in cinemas soon.

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TITANIC 3D: wear your glasses

i admit! i saw the 2d version of Titanic around 5 times in the movie house and i don't even have a job then. and i stay in front of HBO watching the same movie over and over again and i am very proud of it. who wouldn't forget these lines:

"So this is the ship they say is unsinkable."
"Not even God can sink this ship."
"I want you to paint me wearing this. Wearing ONLY this."
"Promise me, you'll never give up, no matter how hopeless."

if you knew the people who said these lines, you're a certified Titanic fan. and i bet when you hear Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On, you will be able to fill in the dialogues at every gap. that's how i grew myself in the days when Titanic plays in the movie screen. you won't believe that it played around 3 months here in the Philippines back in 1997.

and so when James Cameron made this 3D version, it was very timely in the 100th anniversary of the tragedy but touched our hearts with the love story of Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose Dewitt-Bukater (Kate Winslet). but my favorite character there is the old Rose, played by Gloria Stuart.

so you're going to meet them again on digital 3D in cinemas on April 7 for a limited time. if tickets are available online, go reserve them now.

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JEKYLL & HYDE extends playdates

if you haven't seen Repertory Philippines' Jekyll & Hyde yet, we have great news that the show is extended for another weekend! and you can choose between Jett Pangan or Michael Williams whom you want to see on stage. see schedule below.

March 30	8:00 PM	Michael Williams
March 31	3:30 PM	Michael Williams
	8:00 PM	Jett Pangan
April 1	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan
April 13	8:00 PM	Michael Williams
April 14	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan
	8:00 PM	Michael Williams
April 15	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan

EXTENDED RUN!

April 20	8:00 PM	Jett Pangan
April 21	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan
	8:00 PM	Michael Williams
April 22	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan
	8:00 PM	Michael Williams

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Phone Photography

i just want to share some photos taken from my Nokia C300 phone last night. focusing on my shoes, i took 8 photos with different settings to see the differences.

Normal and Daylight White Balance

Normal and Flourescent Settings

Daylight and Negative Settings

Sepia and Grayscale Settings

I was just testing.

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3 IDIOTS movie review

i always wondered why this movie was never seen in the Philippines and it was a great blessing that my friends had a copy of the hit Indian movie: 3 IDIOTS. a great mixture of comedy, drama and science in the likes of Big Bang Theory, Bollywood in the test of true friendship and life.

the story focuses on Rancho (Aamir Kahn), Raju (Sharman Joshi) and Farhan (Madhavan Ranganathan) who are taking degree in engineering at the Imperial College of Engineering. here they discover the attitudes of one and become each other's support group. here they also face the pressure of being in college under the harsh policies of the school director Virus, who treats Rancho and the others as number 1 enemies and bad influence to other students. but this didn't stop the three to pursue college. especially Rancho who, inspite of his naughty and notorious attitude, still manage to get the top spot in the examinations. Raju and Farhan falls on the last of the list because they worry on the expectations of their families. Rancho puts them to see the other side understanding that they should go to what they really want.

the movie gives us a lighter view about life. it goes by the saying "All is Well" telling us not to worry about it. instead, we can solve any problem without worries. and that we should keep moving forward. i like the dialogues thrown by the cast and scenes are breathtaking. i never saw India in a different view. culture is being fed to you with a smile.

though most scenes have a funny approach, the movie also makes you cry. you'll begin to think that there are more better things around you rather than the negative ones. so go on, "All is Well," as Rancho says.

the movie lasts around 170 minutes. it would be that long because of some production numbers taking full songs. but at least you'll have a feed of the reasons why things turn as they are in the movie. below is a song and dance sequence from the movie. of course, Bollywood requires to have this.

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THE HUNGER GAMES movie review

Lionsgate Films made an amazing adaptation of the famous novel by Suzanne Collins. it's about a girl named Katniss Everdeen who became a tribute for her district in the Hunger Games. the Hunger Games is opening in theaters worldwide on March 23 2012.

it was set in the distant future, in a place called Panem which was known as United States. and it was divided in 12 districts. every year, the Hunger Games is held choosing tributes from ages 12 - 18 in order to bring honor back to their district. the Hunger Games also serves as a reminder for the 12 districts about the Capitol's authority and a punishment for the rebellion 70 years ago when a 13th district was destroyed.

in the Hunger Games, the chosen tributes puts out a show where one should stay alive. thus, they have to use their skills, wit and even charm in order to get sponsors to help them out while they are inside the games arena. like the Olympics, the Hunger Games is the most watched show during its entirety.

for those who are not fully aware of what the Hunger Games is, it was really brutal watching it on film. more to expect when you read the book. violent hunting skills and blood drench dying tribute which is a very tragic thing to see. i thought it was a little hi-tech but you can only see it in the Capitol area where the advancements are. the people from the Capitol dress in their multi-colored and eccentric designs like Lady Gaga.

what's sad in the story is how the Capitol made the brutal Hunger Games into a public entertainment and minors are playing the game. an eye opener why people in power be able to dictate and manipulate people under them. this will be noticed to scenes not close to the end where an uprising is done.

since this is a trilogy, the Hunger Games can live independently as it is. the balance of sci-fi, action, drama and love story is well executed to this production. but i can see it as a combined Big Brother and Survivor type of games -- where you will see the drama and alliances formed inside a controlled environment. nonetheless, i enjoyed it.

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EARTH HOUR multiplies reach using social media

the biggest environmental event, Earth Hour, will be held on March 31 2012 at 8:30 - 9:30PM. and in the Philippines, 3 key venues will simultaneously switch off lights in support of the event. these are Ayala Business District in Makati, Plaza Independencia in Cebu City and in SM Davao. parade and activities will be conducted earlier before the
switch off.

more so, social media increased the awareness through the "I Will if You Will" campaign. this multiplied all supporters all over the world going on beyond the hour. WWF-Philippines ambassadors Rovilson Fernandez and Marc Nelson are willing to do their own dares if their followers will do their share.

over Twitter, you can do the same thing to inspire others. here's how:
• On your Twitter, tweet what you will do for the environment, when you friend whom you will tag for a dare, take your challenge. For example, I will stop smoking if Carl will stop watching dolphin shows.
• At the end of the statement, declare your support to Earth Hour by adding this line “Let’s support #Earth Hour.” and tagging #IWIYW (short for I Will If You Will) and @WWF_Philippines.
o Example: I will use the stairs instead of elevator if @popazrael will reduce his water consumption :). Let’s support #EarthHour! #IWIYW @WWF_Philippines
• You may do this as frequent as you can.

you can also do this on Facebook:
• On your Facebook wall, post a new statement that you will do for the environment, when you friend whom you will tag for a dare, take your challenge. For example, I will stop smoking if Carl will stop watching dolphin shows.
• At the end of the statement, declare your support to Earth Hour by adding this line “I support Earth Hour. Please support it too.” and tagging WWF Philippines.
• You may do this as frequent as you can.

Earth Hour started in Sydney, Australia and has spread all over the world for its worthwhile cause. and eversince it joined, the Philippines leads to be the most number of participants joining Earth Hour. so invite people you know to switch off the lights on March 31 2012 in support of Earth Hour.

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