THE ARTIST movie review

at last i saw The Artist and i can say that i never regret watching it even though i wasn't very much interested at it first. just as i know is that it was a grand winner from all movie award-giving bodies. and just as it was shown in the opening night of the French Film Festival here in the Philippines, i never let the chance pass to see it. this is a great masterpiece of Michel Hazanavicius letting the experience of silent film in today's generation.
the story is about George Valentin (Jean Dujardin), a silent film actor in the early 20th century. a handsome, famous and thinks he has it all. he cheers everyone with his acting abilities and that he is loved.
until Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), a newly discovered actress comes to the scene. her dreams come true one by one starting by getting into George Valentin. they collaborated too in some movies. her star gets brighter in Hollywood until she was offered the first movie with talking.
George Valentin didn't accept this change at first and he laughed about it. later on the new technology in movies was more patronized by the public. his silent films diminish their entertainment value. he didn't see this coming, eventually he loses everything to the point he put his life in danger. on the other hand, Peppy was on his back checking out his whereabouts and conditions. when George is falling down, she supported by buying all his things in order to provide money for him. when he finally accepted his shortcomings, he embraced the changes and he humbled himself to get in the industry again.
what really amazed me is the sound editing. and of course, displaying the production style of silent films before and its further developments throughout the years until what we are witnessing these days. the story is a classic rise and fall of celebrities saying that they can't have it all. life lessons that we have to get out of our comfort zone and embrace changes in our lives.

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JESSICA SANCHEZ to sing at Pacquiao-Bradley fight

American Idol season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez will sing the American National Anthem "Star Spangled Banner" on the WBO welterweight championship fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley.
in one of her recent tweets she said: "Singing the American National Anthem @ the Pacquiao fight this Saturday in Vegas! I am sooooooooo ecstatic!! :)"
fans and followers alike congratulate and send their regards to the American Idol finalist and some were even asking if she can sing the Philippine National Anthem too. knowing that she has a mix of Filipino blood.

catch the Pacquiao-Bradley fight this Saturday, June 9, live at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. telecast live via Pay-Per-View.

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Azzaro Decibel fragrance now in the Philippines

unleash the rock star in you and get all attention you want with Azzaro's new Decibel (dB) colognes. now it's here in the Philippines and all men are set to be head-turners.
it's unique and desirable design gives out the rock star character to the man he be. style and passionate yet strong and sexy. the true image of a symbol with good taste and high standard.
in the premium club, Prive, the set of people of fashion-forward unleashed their inner rocker in its launch.
Eau de Toilette
Spray bottle 100ml and 50ml
100ml – SRP PHP 3,600.00
50ml – SRP PHP 2,440.00

Azzaro Decibel Fragrance is available in leading deparment stores, Fresh Fragrance Bar Boutiques and ART of SCENT.

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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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MADAGASCAR 3 movie review

the unlikely pack of animals, a lion, a giraffe, a hippo and a zebra will once again gets on an adventure while finding their way back home. Alex the Lion, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and Marty the Zebra gives us more laughter in Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
homesick and eager to get back to New York, Alex (voice by Ben Stiller) makes way out of the jungle with the help of the penguins. joined by his pack, they accidentally went down from their improvised airplane to London where they are chased by an agile animal officer, Captain Chantel DuBois. she also has the desire to collect animal heads that's why she mainly aimed for Alex.
escaping the police, the 4 animals get themselves to a travelling circus where they have redefined and remodelled -- Madagascar style. there they have discovered that they have been free and home, different from a caged environment in New York City. they appreciated more of what they had on their paws.1
the directorial treatment for this sequel is very shallow but very entertaining for the kids. still, the story of friendship and doing things beyond your limits is shown in this movie. King Julien XIII is as funny as ever. it's better to see this in 3D to enjoy the picture.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted opens June 8 in Philippine theaters. produced by DreamWorks Pictures International, distributed by Solar Entertainment Corporation.

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LES MISERABLES 2012 trailer released

the dream lives on this Christmas as Universal Pictures revives the well-loved musical Les Miserables in the movie screens. from the novel of the same title telling a story during the French Revolution in 1832.

involving a powerhouse cast with Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and Amanda Seyfried as Cosette. directed by Tom Hooper, this will probably spark the theater fans to rush to the ticket houses and reserve their slots until it is sold out. i've never seen this on stage but the one with Liam Neeson is quite good.

Hugh Jackman (Valjean) and Russell Crowe (Javert)

the musical on stage lasts about 3 hours so maybe does this movie. but i suggest that you have to stick on the message of it and see yourself in the situation of the cast. you'll hunger for justice and liberty for you and your children. the story will very much reflect of what the society experiences today.

in the teaser trailer that was released recently, we will hear Anne Hathaway performing I Dreamed A Dream. we'll see different scenes from the movie too. i remember Uma Thurman and Geoffrey Rush doing the same thing as with Liam Neeson.

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EDWIN MCCAIN & TAYLOR DAYNE in BACK2BACK Ultimate Concert at the SM Arena

it was such a rare privilege to see and interview Edwin McCain and Taylor Dayne face to face to promote their concert tour in the Philippines which kicked off last night at Waterfront Hotel in Cebu and on June 1 at the new SM Arena. i was really starstruck because i've been singing their songs I'll Be and Love Will Lead You Back.

we will hear their greatest hits at the Back2Back concert. and i got to ask some personal questions to them. it was Edwin McCain's first time here in the Philippines and really thankful of the warm welcome and hospitality of the people. haven't tried any dishes yet but hesitant to try our own "balot" (duck embryo). he is enjoying his fatherhood with 2 kids whom unfortunately cannot come with him here because of sickness. but they will try to come here on vacation and experience the islands. his "I'll Be" is such a special gift. he just tried to air it on video and the rest is history. but who was Edwin McCain before the stardom? when he was about 8, he was singing in the church choir as a soprano. then, building a band in highschool started his singing career. he transferred singing in cruise ships where he met other Filipino travelers telling and insisting him to come in the Philippines. and now, here he is. watch him sing I'll Be in this excerpt:


Taylor Dayne remembers her first visit here in Manila where she had struggled about 2 hours of traffic. but now, she was amazed how she got quicker to her hotel after arriving at the airport. her single Love Will Lead You Back is a staple in our videoke line ups and one of her Billboard hits. she will bring us on our feet again with her dance singles and fall in love with her ballads. her 25 years in the industry featured the songs which young parents grew up on. they were regarded as the songs of their lives.

the collaboration of Edwin and Taylor is not new to their followers. they have been singing together 5 or 6 shows in the United States and entertaining fans all over. Taylor is even more excited performing in the brand new Mall of Asia Arena and serenade more than it's capacity. a front act by our RnB prince, JayR starts the concert.

ticket prices:
VIP - Php 4499
PATRON - Php 3960
LOWER BOX - Php 2970
UPPER BOX - Php 1700
GENERAL ADMISSION - Php 530

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