WALANG KUKURAP review

i just saw Tanghalang Pilipino's WALANG KUKURAP and i had to admit that it was very appropriate in the current Philippine political situation.

though it was set in the smallest government unit, the barangay, the issues tackled were of national interest. hunger for position, political dynasty, drugs, gambling and forms of national problems like out of school youth, corruption, illegal logging, were closely twined together helping audience realize the current situation that we're living in for decades.

it was also subliminally attacking all current politicians. well, they should be very ashamed if they see this production. taking over the bureaucracy for their own benefits. cases may not be true as presented but it enlightens the people on making the good choices in the elections. and when a certain person is in power, instead of giving in to the authority, we should also be very watchful in their actions.

bloody is one description to this play as Layeta Bucoy's trademark. scenes with squirting liquid fill the stage and i even got to experience it. and you'll also know how such words can be very powerful to affect and change one's principle.

Tanghalang Pilipino's WALANG KUKURAP is currently playing at Tanghalang Huseng Batute at the CCP Complex, Pasay City.

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SOLAR ENTERTAINMENT movie line up for 2013

Solar Entertainment Corporation and United International Pictures releases their movie line up for 2013! im really excited and very much looking forward to these movies.

starting off with a Tom Cruise movie, Jack Reacher, is based on a novel by Jim Grant (Lee Child) about an ex-military homicide investigator. he seeks truth behind what seems an open-and-shut murder case after a trained military sniper is arrested for shooting five random victims. release date: January 8 2013

the classic from Victor Hugo, Les Miserables, ia a heartwarming musical set in France in 1862. starring my favorite actors, Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean), Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway and Helene Bonham Carter, Les Miserables opens in the Philippines on January 16, 2013.

another children's story in an older and fiercer setting, Jeremy Renner (Hansel) and Gemma Anderton (Gretel) are bounty hunters off to kill all wicked witches in the world. this action, comedy, fantasy movie is set to be in theaters January 23 2013.

Quentin Tarantino and his violent artistry is back with Man With the Iron Fists. he closes the month and opens the blockbuster about a blacksmith who makes weapons for inhabitants of a village in feudal China. RZA, Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu and Jamie Chung stars in this movie opening on January 30 2013.

Denzel Washington saves an aircraft from crashing in the movie Flight, but an investigation into the malfunctions reveals something not quite right. opening on February 13, 2013.

what's it like to be 40? ask Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann in this post-valentine comedy, This is 40. joining them are Jason Segel and Megan Fox.

circus extravaganza comes to the silver screen! Cirque Du Soleil Worlds Away comes in 3D on February 27 2013. but seeing it live is still the best!

you've changed to be a woman. Jason Bateman can't even believe this when a woman takes his identity in this upcoming comedy, Identity Thief. see the game starting March 6 2013.

and for all Channing Tatum fans, he's back with GI JOE: Retaliation. Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson joins him in fighting Cobra and will contend with threats within the government that jeopardize their existence. blasting on March 30 2013.

missed Steven Spielberg? how about his Jurassic Park? the famous dinosaur theme park goes 3D on April 3 2013.

another Tom Cruise movie, Oblivion, is an action-sci-fi adventure about a veteran soldier who was sent to a distant planet to destroy the remains of an alien race. then an unexpected traveler causes him to question what he know about the planet, his mission and himself. see it April 18 2013.

Star Trek gets its sequel from the 2009 reboot. Star Trek Into Darkness stars Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg among others. opens May 16 2013.

the original cast of The Fast and the Furious franchise is back on its sixth installment. Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez hits the road again with the kick-ass cars starting May 24 2013.

World War Z. Z for zombies. Brad Pitt is a UN representative doing a report on the great zombie war. he interviews survivors in the wake of World War Z. on June 20 2013, prepare to escape.

Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) and Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor Johnson) goes separately in a conflict of interest. as Hit Girl tries to lead a normal and peaceful life, the other forms a team of superheroes. in an occurrence of the rise of new super villains, the two gets back together. Kick-Ass 2 kicks ass on June 26 2013.

Ryan Reynolds takes on a comedy as a police of the Rest in Peace Department or R.I.P.D. - a security force hunting down lurking ghosts who are not yet ready to depart this world. July 17 2013 starts recruitment for new officers.

and minions are back! bananas please! Gru (Steve Carell) and his three adopted orphans were in for a new adventure in Despicable Me 2 showing on July 3 2013!

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sneak peek at THE WOLVERINE

nobody does it better than Hugh Jackman. below shows a first look on the new movie, The Wolverine showing July 25 2013, directed by James Mangold.

the movie is based on the comic book arc and most famous X-Men ever. here, we find Logan in Japan where his claws will find an epic battle with the samurai and he confronts his mysterious past which leaves his life changed forever.

this movie is brought to us by 20th Century Fox, distributed by Warnes Bros.

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GreatToys headquarters opens to the public

toy collectors and sports enthusiasts will be very thankful in the opening of a new toy haven in San Juan City. GreatToys, a toy shopper's sanctuary founded in 2001 and was regarded with the most complete merchandise of Japanese collectible toys. and these include Macross, Transformers, Masked Rider, Gundam, Zoids, S.I.C., Power Rangers, Robot Damashii, Soul of Chogokin, Saint Seiya, Zoids, Robot Damashii, Sochaku Henshin, Kaiyodo Revoltech, Maxfactory Figma and Nendoroid.

other than toys, they also cater to sporting needs, both for amateur and professional. they have an array of equipment and gears for futsal, soccer, basketball, badminton and table tennis which are commonly played by Filipinos. as explained by proprietor, Malvin John S. Lim, Great Toys makes it like "tailor-fit" to the person playing. for example, beginners upto 12 years old would have to use the 6-inch diameter basketball for efficient playing. one instance where the players where not performing well because of the wrong ball provided for them. see, specifications are not always equal for people.

Great Toys also has been supporting big toy conventions in the Philippines and thus for the success of growing bigger.

you can contact Great Toys online through the following numbers:
PH Retail stores
Greenhills TEL 571-8268
Manila TEL 525-3205
Annapolis Greenhills TEL 705-1154
Alabang TEL 659-2843
QC TEL 972-1570

or visit their website: www.GreattoysOnline.com.

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TARA! TARA! TARA! concert set this September 29

on September 29, 2012, Earth Day Jam Foundation and Corregidor Foundation Inc., in cooperation with Dimitri Productions, invites everyone to join in with the whole community of Corregidor in a clean up drive for the Manila Bay. the said activity is also inline with the international coastal clean up happening at the same date.

this campaign is to promote cleanliness not just only in Corregidor but for all of us to be responsible in all of the shorelines worldwide. as the tourist spot is historically important for all Filipinos, we are also aware of the diverse wildlife of the island, which is equally important.

so why Corregidor and not at Manila Bay? in the recent events of flooding and storm, garbage from nearby coasts of Bataan, Cavite and Manila has been driven to the shores of Corregidor greatly affects the image of the island as a sanctuary of environmental and historical living.

not long ago, monkeys, deers and different kinds of aviary species said to dwell on the island. people who live in the island also do fishing for a living which we are also enjoying on our plates. with this clean up drive, we will be able to revive the glorious Corregidor island.

ruins of Corregidor

the concert is supported by clean up volunteers like the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, and its official carrier Sun Cruises, in cooperation with Holcim Philippines, Chevron, the Department of Tourism, and Corregidor Foundation.

the concert party to be held as the sun sets will be participated by local artists like Lou Bonnevie, Kitchie Nadal, Megan Aguilar, the Drum Circle, and Pure Sound among others. this is intended to make the environmental cause to be fun and raise more awareness in taking care of the environment.

enjoying the concert is easy. it comes with a travelling package with Sun Cruise where you can also enjoy the sights and stories of Corregidor. you may register through emailing earthdayjamfoundation@gmail.com or call (02) 8976991. You can also visit them on Facebook at Earthday Jam Foundation.

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HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA movie review

wonder you'll get lost in the woods and you'll get into a secluded place where you can find monsters. but these monsters won't scare you away. instead, they'll be very afraid of you. the comedy of Hotel Transylvania is much like of Monsters Inc. but different in a lot of ways. pretty much that i missed Dexter's Laboratory as i found out that Genndy Tartakovsky directed this movie.

Hotel Transylvania deals with the protection of a father to his daughter as his only precious treasure left. and part of this protection is to build a sanctuary of monsters where the "undead" can live peacefully. and when an intruder accidentally gets in the way, the head of the hotel, Dracula (Adam Sandler), gets extra careful not to put every monster in the open.

monsters include every iconic character we've known from horror and bedtime stories. vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein, the Invisible Man and the mummy are among the well known and they made it to the lead cast. and weak enough that they've been attacked by a guy who just like to party, the disoriented creatures got worse as Dracula had not planned. and that's where the funny things happen.

each character has it's own Waterloo and they have put the humor into it. if you were to make fun of something to your friends, this can be the movie where you'll get an idea. and i don't see the jokes coming. you'll laugh at it most of the time.

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA opens worldwide on September 28, brought to us by Columbia Pictures International.

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AMERICAN IDOLS, welcome to the Philippines!

yesterday was a great day for Filipino American Idol fans upon the arrival of the Season 11 finalists. shout out to Colton Dixon, Deandre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Skylar Laine, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez, and Phillip Phillips on Philippine soil!

the Top 10 arrived yesterday in Manila after 18 hours of travel. and starting today, September 19, they have been in a lot of activities like presscons and TV guestings. a series of mini-concerts will also excite fans as they come to Eastwood Plaza and McKinley Venice Piazza at 6PM, September 19 and 20 respectively.

Idol fever has indeed landed in the Philippines! catch them while you can!

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