SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE movie review

If you're still into that Halloween mood and more if you're a zombie flick fan, here's another movie that will not scare you but will gross you out up to your funny bone. SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE is kind of another teen flick with the brain-eating twist.

Who knows that being a scout for life can come in handy during a zombie wave? Scout trio, Tye Sheridan (Ben); Logan Miller (Carter), and Joseph Morgan (Augie) comprise a perfect combo for survival. A leader, a funny guy and a die-hard scout makes a good formula for the group. Adding the love interest (Halston Sage) and a hot bad-ass sidekick (Sarah Dumont), what more can you ask for? In this movie, we will be served with life hacks only a true scout will know.

The movie is a great laugh. Catching the suspense more than that of Zombieland, "Scouts" gave it a younger feeling, good for a teen flick but contains mature materials that are very appealing to adults.

SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE is Rated R-16 Without Cuts and opens across the Philippines on Nov 11. See the trailer below:

#ScoutsVsZombies - Greenband trailer
It’s the end of the world - Scout’s honour.
Posted by Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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WARCRAFT trailer unleashed

Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures just revealed the first trailer of the movie adaptation of the famous Blizzard video game, Warcraft. In the film, the peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home.
So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.

See the video below:

Two worlds. One home. Watch the worldwide debut of the #WarcraftMovie trailer now.

Posted by Warcraft on Friday, November 6, 2015

WARCRAFT: The Beginning stars Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell, Ben Schnetzer, Rob Kazinsky and Daniel Wu. Directed by Duncan Jones.

Opening across the Philippines in June 2016, “Warcraft” will be distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

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ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS teases with trailer

Alice returns to Underland for a new mission. Now to save the Mad Hatter and Underland from destruction of time. "Alice Through the Looking Glass" is the sequel to the Tim Burton and Disney hit, Alice in Wonderland, which features our beloved Wonderland characters. The movie is set for release in summer 2016 (May 27).

“Alice Through the Looking Glass” reunites the all-star cast from the worldwide blockbuster phenomenon, including: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and Helena Bonham Carter along with the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall. We are also introduced to several new characters: Zanik Hightopp (Rhys Ifans), the Mad Hatter’s father and Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen), a peculiar creature who is part human, part clock.

Alice Kingsleigh (Wasikowska) has spent the past few years following in her father’s footsteps and sailing the high seas. Upon her return to London, she comes across a magical looking glass and returns to the fantastical realm of Underland and her friends the White Rabbit (Sheen), Absolem (Rickman), the Cheshire Cat (Fry) and the Mad Hatter (Depp), who is not himself. The Hatter has lost his Muchness, so Mirana (Hathaway) sends Alice on a quest to borrow the Chronosphere, a metallic globe inside the chamber of the Grand Clock which powers all time. Returning to the past, she comes across friends – and enemies – at different points in their lives, and embarks on a perilous race to save the Hatter before time runs out. See the trailer below:

Are you ready to follow Alice on another adventure? Get a first look at the teaser trailer of Alice Through The Looking Glass, in cinemas May 2016.
Posted by Walt Disney Studios on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Alice Through the Looking Glass is also the reunion of Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter after Les Miserables in 2013. Here's some first look images of Sacha as Time:

Presented in Digital 3D™, Real D 3D and IMAX® 3D, Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass” opens across the Philippines on May 27, 2016.

“Alice Through the Looking Glass” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures. Follow the official social media accounts of Disney in the Philippines, namely, (FB) WaltDisneyStudiosPH, (Twitter) @disneystudiosph and (Instagram) @waltdisneystudiosph.

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STAR WARS releases character posters

Other than the screenshots for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we are happy to see the first five character posters of the movie.

They are Harrison Ford (as Han Solo), Carrie Fischer (as Leia), John Boyega (as Finn), Adam Driver (as Kylo Ren) and Daisy Ridley (as Rey).
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan & Abrams, and features a cast including actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow. They will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker.

The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk, and John Williams returns as the composer. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is Episode VII in the Star Wars Saga.

I'm starting the countdown to this year's biggest movie event. STAR WARS: The Force Awakens will be released earlier this year, December 17, and will be available in 3D and IMAX experience. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through Columbia Pictures. Follow the official social media accounts of Star Wars in the Philippines, namely, (FB) StarWarsPH, (Twitter) @starwarsph and (Instagram) iamstarwars_ph. #TheForceAwakensPH

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THIS IS OUR YOUTH review

Do you remember how things went when you are younger? When you just lay down on your bed and procrastinating instead of being productive, reflects how the new play THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Red Turnip Theater mirrors the young culture with drugs, sex and even the young life as portrayed by Jef Flores, Nicco Manalo and Cindy Lopez. As the three have justified the characters made by Kenneth Lonergan, the message is really appropriate to share with the youth today.

Having it staged at the A Space_Gallery in Makati, it was another unusual experience to really see it on the eye-level with the actors. The room is already the stage so you can sit comfortably on the bean bags casually and just watch like you're inside your own room. This is very new for me and different and I really got to enjoy it. If you can lie down and hug a bean bag, I could have done it myself. The technicals are really setting the mood for the actors and the audience as well. Lighting is successful to show daytime and nighttime to the set amazingly.

As for the actors, the three are perfectly cast. You'll be amazed with Nicco Manalo and Jef Flores flawlessly deliver their lines despite there's no technical enhancement due to the small stage space. Their comedic timings are like watching a memorable episode of FRIENDS and the good vibes are at it. Cindy is a perfect partner for Nicco but I think she could improve and relax with her scenes with him. But they really do work out on stage.

Nicco Manalo and Jef Flores

Nicco Manalo and Cindy Lopez

THIS IS OUR YOUTH  shows at A Space_Gallery for a limited run this November 6, 7, 8, 20, 21 and 22. Tickets are available at https://www.ticketworld.com.ph/Online/thisisouryouth, or call 891-9999.

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JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS movie review

Millennials would be able to remember the musical animated series Jem with the live adaptation of the Hasbro hit. During the 90s, techno music, lights and bright pink costumes with rhinestone embellishments, we followed Jem in her adventure to fulfill her dreams. In this adaptation, we revisit the adventure and look and traveled to the present time with Jem and her friends.

I don't know if I forgot or am I really unaware of calling the band as Holograms until I've seen it last night. Believe me, all I remembered was Jem and her musical career. Bit by bit I slowly remember the details like 51N3RGY. It may be the fault of the local channel not showing the animated series on a daily basis.

In general, the movie is good and fit for the current young generation. Social media, video selfies and viral videos are included in this. Famous stars also got to cameo. Songs are fresh and the Jem's make up are still achieved patterned from the animated series. The musical experience is good and you can empathize with the characters of the story, especially to the adventure.

Jem and the Holograms opens on November 4, exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas. Directed by Jon Chu and Watch the trailer here:

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AMERICAN ULTRA movie review

Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively bring us a new movie that will change us how we look at Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart. It detaches them from their previous roles in Zombieland and Bella Swann, and it is more exciting because you really have to watch out how they did their roles almost effortlessly.

American Ultra is another action movie with a touch of romance and comedy about a dumb spy reactivated to wipe all the soldiers who are set to bring him down. With his girlfriend (Stewart) playing to be unknown about all the things happening around them, he saves their asses off these agents and saves their relationship.

All you got to love in this action flick are the defending and killing skills. May it be CGI or not, the precision of the moves are quite perfect. It just looks unbelievable when Jesse Eisenberg's character is doing all the stuff. His innocent look and a little of a scaredy cat, the underdog makes a huge blow against the armed ones. You also can't imagine but Kristen Stewart did pretty well too. Being his girlfriend in the movie, the two did a realistic feel on a couple with conflicts but still manage to settle things down -- even at the middle of trouble. The two had this romantic-but-not-cheesy bond which gives all the realistic feels.

American Ultra is now showing only in Ayala Malls Cinemas. R13 for violence. Watch the trailer below:

American Ultra - Official Trailer
Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart star in this explosive action-adventure about a small-town slacker who discovers he's a sleeper agent targeted by CIA operatives.
Posted by American Ultra on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

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