JUPITER ASCENDING movie review

Jupiter Ascending is another of those sci-fi flicks that you can check out and join in the adventures in interstellar proportions. From the Wachowskis, Andy and Lana, bringing you high expectations in action and graphics starting February 5 in theaters nationwide, distributed by Warner Bros. Philippines.

It is about Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) discovering herself as a royalty of the universe but found herself cleaning toilets on earth. Unnatural occurrences happen as she was able to see alien lifeforms that are in pursuit of her abduction and death. This sends her to the protection of Caine (Channing Tatum) who eventually makes him her love partner and together they will rage war against those who will take advantage of Earth's resources. You'll also find out that the whole universe is governed by businessmen reaping and consuming other elements in the cosmos.

The movie could have been a better viewing experience when video quality is the same with The Hobbit if you're seeing it in IMAX 3D. But the visual elements are cool, especially the air crafts that divide their wings in obstacles. The whole visual experience looks like a mixture of other sci-fi movies but you will never recognize the Wachowski work compared with The Matrix. Story is never as profound as that of The Matrix that movie goers would be talking about.

Also trying to make the Channing Tatum-Mila Kunis romantic connection did not work out for me. And you'll just tumble on your seats when the two take the flirt while everything around them collapses. It was particularly unnecessary.

For more scenes about Jupiter Ascending, you may view the trailer here:

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

The complete dysfunctional family of 9WT's La Cage Aux Folles

Here is the final set of cast in 9 Works Theatrical's adaptation of the Broadway and Tony Award winning production La Cage Aux Folles. A mixture of veterans and rookies in theater and entertainment scenes, presenting you a great work in the performing arts.

Playing George and Albin are Michael De Mesa and Audie Gemora, the gay couple raising their son, Jean-Michel played by former Johnny Casino in 9WT's Grease, Steven Silva. What would they do if they learned that their son is about to marry a politician's daughter?

Would this conservative family accept their daughter's fiance's family? Raul Montesa is Edouard Dindon and Sheila Francisco is Marie Dindon. Their daughter is Anne alternately played by Missy Macuja Elizalde and Joni Galeste.

Joining in this musical comedy with a pink touch are Noel Rayos playing Jacob -- Albin's assistant and would rather call himself maid than a butler, and Analin Bantug playing Jacqueline, the owner of "Chez Jacqueline."

Noel Rayos as Jacob

Opening February 28 - March 29 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza, Makati City, La Cage Aux Folles is directed by Robbie Guevarra with 9 Works Theatrical's Managing Director and Executive Producer Santi Santamaria. Music with the 9Works Philharmonic Orchestra.

Ticket prices:
P2,300 Orchestra Center
P2,000 Orchestra Side & Loge Center
P1,900 Orchestra Center Zone 2 & Loge Rear
P1,500 Orchestra Side Zone 2 & Loge Side
P900 Balcony

For inquiries, contact 0917-5545560, 586-7105 or email us at info@9workstheatrical.com.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

The flock of La Cage

Completing the flock of birds in 9 Works Theatrical's La Cage Aux Folles are Chesko Rodriguez, Dindo Divinagracia and shifting from a macho and astig role to a playful and gay performer, Rafa -Siguion-Reyna as Mercedes.

Probably the most macho set in the latest reveal of the production. Wait for more soon.

Chesko Rodriguez as Chantal

Dindo Divinagracia as Hanna

Rafa Siguion Reyna as Mercedes

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

more cast revealed for 9WT's La Cage

Three new cast members appear in the second reveal of 9 Works Theatrical's La Cage Aux Folles that is lead by Audie Gemora and Michael De Mesa. James Stacey, Mara Javier and Carlos Deriada join the fabulous cast.

La Cage Aux Folles is a story on the life of a gay couple in support of their son who is about to marry. What do we expect when the family of the bride finds out what her fiance's family background is? Freakish riot and amusing dialogues. La Cage Aux Folles by 9 Works Theaterical opens February at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

Carlos Deriaga as Phaedra

James Stacey as Francis

Mara Javier as Angelique

Robbie Guevara directs this musical about love, respect and life. For more information, visit www.9workstheatrical.com or call 0917-554-5560, 586.7105 or 557-5860.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

New cast revealed for 9 Works Theatrical's La Cage

9 Works Theatrical reveals a new set of cast in their latest fabulous production, La Cage Aux Folles that will play February at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

Half drag and half in their selves honoring the Leland Bobbe photography concept are Cheeno Macaraig, JP Basco and Randi De Guzman. The three play Babette, Derma and Tabarro respectively. They join Audie Gemora and Michael De Mesa in this musical about the life of a gay couple in support of their son who is about to marry.

Cheeno Macaraig as Babette

JP Basco as Derma

Randi De Guzman as Tabarro

Robbie Guevara directs this musical about love, respect and life. For more information, visit www.9workstheatrical.com or call 0917-554-5560, 586.7105 or 557-5860.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

ANNIE movie review

Quvenzhane Wallis and Jamie Foxx in this year's movie adaptation of Broadway musical and winner of several Tony Awards, Annie which opens in Philippine theaters, January 21, distributed by Columbia Pictures and directed by Will Gluck.

Annie (Quvenzhane Wellis), as interpreted as a black foster kid of the cruel Ms. Hannigan (Cameron Diaz), shows a tough girl of New York City. In the events that she look forward to meeting her long lost parents, it has been a hard knock life. And getting into an encounter with mayoral candidate Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx) that will make her life change, maybe forever.

The newest Annie gives us a hip-hop take about the Broadway musical and set in a contemporary time that takes out her red jumper dress. Her great singing talent with the graceful moves makes Annie more street smart.

Cameron Diaz doesn't deliver that much terror to Annie as Ms. Hannigan should have been. And why is she casted with that voice? They could have sent another actress to play the part. I can totally agree when you say "Little Girls" arrangement is awful. Jamie Foxx as Will Stacks presents a commoner despite his stature. Pleasing the

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More

New badass The Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer

Many and many more people are getting excited for The Avengers: Age of Ultron which will be in theaters, May 2015 in theaters worldwide. The Avengers: Age of Ultron is distributed by Walt Disney International through Columbia Pictures.

The movie once again feature earth's mightiest superheroes, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Captain America (Chris Evans), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Black Widow (Scarlett Johannson) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) as the Avengers under Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Want to receive more stuff from me? Enter your email address and click the button:

Read More