DINIG SANA KITA movie review

the Asian Film Festival not only aims to create understanding about different regional cultures, but to educate as well on how we can accept something that is not normal for us. in the first film offered during the festival, i was moved by the affection of Dinig Sana Kita, a film featuring the love story of a rocker girl and a deaf boy making us realize that we may and we should be very thankful of what comes our way.

Kiko (Romalito Mallari) meets Niña (Zoe Sandejas) in a camp in Baguio where Niña was asked to live with those who can't hear. despite their opposites, they learned to live normally in the presence of each other. they eventually knew each other deeper through a common interest which is music and that they turn out helping with each other's personal problems.

communication has also been addressed to be the very essential in each relationship. both had to make way in order to understand what they want to say. and an actor like Romalito Mallari, which is an actual deaf, gave the expressive feelings and actions that you may feel for yourself if you're in the position. subtitles are helpful and also you will be taught of some simple sign language that you can use everyday.

i was wiping my tears literally as i've been moved by the story and felt pity for the disabled. some of them may not want to be treated as they were imbeciles and would like to live a normal life. the messages of this movie are strong, projected in sign language and music.

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KIMMY DORA 2 official trailer released!

Star Cinema and Springfilms Productions brings back the one and only Eugene Domingo in the second installment of Kimmy Dora. and now they take on horror under that wholly funny concept in Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme! this movie is set in the middle of July this year!

Eugene Domingo plays both Kimmy -- the very intelligent and conceited daughter and heading the business framework of the Go Dong Hae Empire, and Dora -- the lovable twin sister of Kimmy whom she despised from the previous movie. Dingdong Dantes as Johnson, who is undoubtedly inlove with Dora and Zanjoe Marudo as Barry from the provinces play the love interests. Ariel Ureta as Luisito Go Dong Hae is Kimmy and Dora's very understanding father. Miriam Quiambao serves as Gertrude, Kimmy's pretty assistant and punching bag for incompetence.

written by Chris Martinez and directed by Joyce Bernal under Springfilms Productions, take a glimpse on this newest trailer:

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PETRA MAHALIMUYAK hosts Kanta Pilipinas online

the local talent search of TV5, Kanta Pilipinas, will be sharing to us behind the scenes and exclusive footages of the road to the newest singing sensation. and all of it will be online! the clips will be seen on KP ni Petra channel on the Kanta Pilipinas website.

Petra Mahalimuyak, aka Ashley Rivera, hosts this online show which will feature different sides of the Kanta Pilipinas show, the auditions, contestant features, drama and even funny behind-the-scene features that will give more entertainment juice to those who will follow it.

Petra Mahalimuyak aka Ashley Rivera

she is a graduate of Center of Asian Culinary Studies Philippines and the new rising star known to her videos that went viral on Youtube when she was in Las Vegas. she is also the famous endorser behind Dove Shampoo and Conditioner, Samsung, KFC and Globe Tattoo. now that Kanta Pilipinas hooks her in for hosting, no second thoughts that she accepted the offer.

aside from the live auditions held at different regions in the Philippines, Kanta Pilipinas brags to hold the first online auditions. now, aspirants who weren't able to get in the auditions may have the chance to get on that sought after stage. just upload your song via Youtube and share it with Kanta Pilipinas. it's as easy as Sing-Learn-Laugh and Share.

you can follow updates of Kanta Pilipinas through their Facebook and Twitter accounts. just search for Kanta Pilipinas and @Kanta_Pilipinas. join in the conversation with #kantapilipinas.

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ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL set this May

on May 18 - 21, 2012, the Asia Society Philippines, Inc. holds its Asian Film Festival with the theme "Asia as our Society" at the Shangri-La Cineplex.

17 films all over Asia will be exhibited at the theaters of Shangri-La Plaza starting with Dinig Sana Kita -- a film from the Philippines, along with other movies from Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Lao DPR, China, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. see below schedule of films:

Dinig Sana Kita (PHL)	May 17, 2012	7:00PM - 9:00PM
3 Doa 3 Cinta (IND)	May 18, 2012	12:30PM
The Guava House (VIET)	May 18, 2012	3:00PM
Only Love (LAO)	May 18, 2012	5:30PM
Forever Enthralled (CHI)	May 18, 2012	8:00PM
Agni Dahaya (SRI)	May 19, 2012	12:30PM
The Rainbow Troops (IND)	May 19, 2012	3:00PM
Wanko (JAP)	May 19, 2012	5:30PM
Hwang Jin Yi (SOKOR)	May 19, 2012	8:00PM
Nostalgia for Countryland (VIET)	May 20, 2012	12:30PM
Eclair (JAP)	May 20, 2012	3:00PM
Speedy Scandal (KOR)	May 20, 2012	5:30PM
The Founding of a Republic (CHI)	May 20, 2012	8:00PM
Glittering Day (CHI)	May 21, 2012	12:30PM
Deewari (SRI)	May 21, 2012	3:00PM
Jakarta Maghrib (IND)	May 21, 2012	5:30PM
Halaw (PHI)	May 21, 2012	8:00PM

presented by the Asia Society Philippine Foundation, Inc. you can find more details or inquire at 752-4374 or email info@asiasociety.org.ph. like them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/AsiaSocietyph and follow them on Twitter @AsiaSocietyph.

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JACK and the BEANSTALK opens at CCP

KIDS Acts Philippines, Inc. will be staging Joseph Jacobs' fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk in a very special gala performance on May 20, 6PM at the Star Theater in Star City, CCP Complex.

these kids as they call themselves "TheCampArt" Kids are from a musical theater workshop that incorporates singing, dancing and acting and Jack and the Beanstalk will be one of the recitals of the children. the workshop also lets out the participants to explore their potentials, boosting their confidence and appreciation to the arts.

this retold of a children's story is by Luigi Nacario for the script, lyrics and direction and music is by Eugene Belbis – who both run and manage KIDS ACTS PHILIPPINES, INC. other productions in the line up for the 2012 season are “PETER PAN” on September 21 to 30; “HANSEL AND GRETEL” on October 19 to 28, to be performed exclusively by kids in celebration with the International Children’s Month; and “ROMEO AND JULIET” on November 23 to 30 & December 1-2 as its season-ender. all performances will be held also at STAR THEATER.

for tickets, inquiries, sponsorships, fundraisings and other information, call KIDS ACTS PHILIPPINES at 750-1551; 0915-4478959; 0919-4338565 or email kidsactsphilippines@yahoo.com.ph.

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FORBIDDEN BROADWAY review

the greatest hits of Forbidden Broadway is made by a musical genius! stories from behind the curtains as opinions of the people in and out of the stage provided laughs in Upstart Productions' own presentation.

i had a lot of laughs especially in different songs that i am familiar to. improvisation is the very key for us to familiarize ourselves with the following scenes.

the most remarkable scenes are with Caisa's Wicked rendition. funny enough that green light makes her Elhaba. it even got funnier when her flying monkeys, OJ and Lawrence wave her cape to make this projection.

you will also be surprised about special surprises. everyone applauded when the director's father, Noel Trinidad, steps out of the scene and gives his song. naturally a comedienne that everyone missed.

Liesl Batucan gets most of my claps. she nailed every impersonation very effectively. i liked her Annie, Liza Minelli and others. she gets to steal the whole show for me.

the set, lighting and Joel Trinidad did a wonderful job choosing the right people for this production. he and all the production team deserves a great applause.

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DARK SHADOWS movie review

the new collaboration of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton in Warner Bros.' release of a 70's TV series adaptation, DARK SHADOWS, doesn't give much chills but instead another vampire love story. a love story with a twist of humor and even deeper intentions of family ties.

Johnny Depp plays Barnabas Collins, an heir to a great fishing company in Maine where his family had moved to start a new life. Barnabas was inevitably rich, famous and even a playboy until he broke the vulnerable heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). a witch at every angle, she doomed Barnabas, taking everything away from him, made him into a vampire and burying him alive.

as years passed, industrialization had covered Collinsport and the story of Barnabas has been believed a legend. until an unexpected thing happened raising him from the coffin and he had to endure all the changes around him. meeting his descendants, with Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer) as the head of the family. as the Collins blood runs in Barnabas, so as the eccentric and the unimaginable characteristics manifest in every member of the kin.

funny circumstances await Barnabas but crossing paths with Angelique sparked major unfortunate events at Collinsport. Angelique's feelings were no match to Barnabas' will to reject her once again. with all Angelique's power, Barnabas' family is there to back him up.

minor scenes need parental advises but it's generally a family movie. as with previous Tim Burton directions with Johnny Depp, you will have a good moral and a thinking mind after weird elements.

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