ANNABELLE: CREATION movie review

Now you must have somebody with you when you watch it on cinemas starting August 23. Warner Bros has strongly established that Annabelle will be your worst nightmare and will haunt you until the next day after seeing it. With Annabelle: Creation, the horrific doll has birthed the newest kind of evil that will lead our senses to the darkness we had never imagined.

The origin of Annabelle has been clearly narrated in this movie and it's almost a giveaway. I cannot divulge but you will be served as one of the best scares this year. Some of the scares were actually predictable but you will see something worse or better. The deafening silence of the scenes make me shrinking in my seat and I actually came pale out of the cinema after watching. If you have a doll with you while watching it, you better keep a good eye on it in the future.

And don't miss those extra scenes by the credits. Annabelle: Creation has began creating its own movie universe and it promises more frightening sequels. You'll also notice very familiar elements if you are into this horror flick.

Annabelle: Creation is directed by David Sandberg. Sandberg directs from a screenplay by Gary Dauberman, who also wrote Annabelle. The film stars Stephanie Sigman (Spectre), Talitha Bateman (The 5th Wave), Lulu Wilson (Ouija: Origin of Evil), Philippa Coulthard (After the Dark), Grace Fulton (Badland), Lou Lou Safran (The Choice), Samara Lee (The Last Witch Hunter), Tayler Buck in her feature film debut, with Anthony LaPaglia (TV’s Without a Trace) and Miranda Otto (Showtime’s Homeland, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy). Opens in Philippine theaters, August 23.

And check out the Annabelle doll in cinema lobbies where you can take a closer encounter with her.

Annabelle doll in Glorietta cinemas

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I slimmed down 2 inches with these non-surgical procedures

I always wanted to trim my muffin top with going to the gym and diet but never went to my mind any medical procedure because of the additional cost it may entail. So the attempt fails and it sometimes adds more inches to my waist. The flab measures up to 92cm and I just laugh it out but when I see photos, they are a little downer.

But Doc Lawrence Tan of Kutis Filipina introduced me to this non-surgical and painless procedure, I tried it out to see if it works. It is called Lipo Cavitation which kind of looks like you're having an ultrasound during treatment. For 20mins, the flat wand will go over your tummy in a circular motion to burn the fat directly from that area. Here are the points if you would like to consider Lipo Cavitation as your slimming remedy:

• Non-surgical - no needles, no slicing
• Painless
• Targeted to slim down fatty areas

After that, you will undergo RF treatment to stimulate and break down the fatty cells using radio frequency. This is a bit warm but relaxing and the same treatment to put out the puffiness in my eyes.

As you thought that Kutis Filipina only focuses on the face, they also offer services for body wellness. Try their Lymphatic Massage that also flushes out toxins from the body. Ask for Ate Flor if you want a good lymphatic massage. Of course, you also need discipline if you really need to slim down with regular exercise and diet.

Lipo Cavitation is Php 250 per 20mins treatment. Same goes with the RF treatment. If you want to know more about it, you can visit Kutis Filipina is located at #67 2nd Floor ESJ Building Gil Fernando Ave, Marikina City. Landmarks are Shell Gas Station and Veterans Bank, above Omakase.

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FINALLY FOUND SOMEONE movie review

For a change, mag Taglish tayo. Thank you muna sa OPPO Philippines for having me sa Premiere Night ng movie na to last night sa SM Megamall. It was also exciting kasi I got to see Sarah G in the flesh and with some stars of the movie. It was a salubong birthday celebration for Sarah's birthday today. More so, Oppo has launched the newest model of Oppo F3 Selfie Expert: Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition, that comes in black with Sarah G's signature.

OPPO F3 Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition

Nandun din daw si John Lloyd, missed the event outside the cinema at hindi na rin sya pumasok. But nasa loob naman sina Christian Balbes, Alexa Ilacad and two other actors (forgot their name, sorry).

Alexa Ilacad, Christian Bables and the cast of Finally Found Someone

Sarah Geronimo during the OPPO Premiere Night

The movie started early so medyo natuwa ako. I was really looking forward to this movie because nasubaybayan ko talaga sina Laida at Miggy sa first tambalan nila. And this makes a refreshing reunion for the two but it maintains the kilig. Out of the common plot nga lang na derived sa PR industry kaso di ata masyadong nagets ng writers ang roles ng "social media influencers" na nagmukhang P.A. lang ni Sarah sa movie. People I know who work in the industry might have the same sentiment but I'll just shrug it off.

Marami rami ding sobrang nakakakilig and medyo matured na ang role ni Sarah dito. Kaso ayaw pa rin nyang magpa-kiss. Si John Lloyd, grabe pagka-tagos pa rin sa acting. Mahirap manood nito mag-isa kasi wala kang nahahampas sa tabi mo. I'm sure magte-trend ang mga shout outs na "Dear Future Husband," "Dear Future Wife" at Honesty Cookie sa mga timelines nyo in the first week of showing. Pati mga endorsements na hindi na siguro talaga pwedeng tanggalin sa mga local movies natin e medyo subtle naman so it doesn't affect much at naipasok nang swabe. Overall, mag-eenjoy kayo sa process na nagka-inlove-an silang dalawa.

The OPPO F3 Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition smartphone is available via Lazada for PhP 15,990 or visit this link http://bit.ly/OPPOSarahG.

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KITA KITA movie review

May 10 bagay itong movie na to:

1. Sapporo, isang lugar sa Japan na piping saksi kung pano naging magkamabutihan sina Lea at Tonyo. Kung makakapagsalita lang sana ang lugar na ito tungkol sa mga buhay ng mga nagmamahalan, di ko din maiintindihan kasi Nihonggo ang language nya. Gusto ko ding makatikim nung Sapporo beer.
2. Dalawa lang sila sa cast pero hindi mo aakalain ang love team nina Empoy at Alessandra de Rossi. Hindi man kagwapuhan si Empoy sa paningin natin pero sinasabi ng Kita Kita na mas lumitaw ang pagkakaroon ng magandang ugali para mabuksan ang mga mata natin sa mga taong totoong nag-a-alala sa atin. Swak din ang kanta ni KZ Tandingan na "Two Less Lonely People in the World" na mas alam ko pa rin ang tono ng Air Supply.
3. Tatlo kaming nanood nito sa sinehan. Mag-asawa sila at third wheel ako. Huwag akong tularan.
4. Repolyo. Kung masyadong malaki, hiwain mo sa apat. Kada magluluto ka, gamitin mo yung 1/4 para 4 times ka ding masaya. May apat akong alam na putahe na may repolyo: Ginisang gulay, Nilagang Baboy, Nilagang Manok, Corned Beef
5. Limang bagay pwedeng gawin sa Sapporo ayon sa movie: Huwag gumamit ng mga land transpo, mag-ala Venice gamit ang gondola; pumunta sa garden park; kalembangin ang bell habang masaya ka; mag-steam spa; ma-inlove.
6. Anim na beses dinalaw ni Tonyo si Lea simula nung nabulag ito bago nya napasagot nang Oo para lumabas sila. Anim na beses din syang nareject. Ang lesson dito ay Don't Give Up.
7. Minsan gusto kong maging cosplayer. Saging or Puso. Sa buong eksena nito, magpipigil ka talaga ng ihi para namnamin kabuuan ng movie.
8. Hinding-hindi ko talaga mapapatawad yung writer kung bakit biglang mawawala si Tonyo sa buhay ni Lea nang ganun-ganun lang. Sinasabi ba nya na wala tayong karapatan maging masaya habang buhay?
9. Masakit sa puso yung moment na pipiringin na lang ni Lea ang mga mata ulit para magbalik sa ala-ala nya yung mga masasayang moment nila ni Tonyo. Kailangan ba nating mabulag nalang ulit para maging masaya?
10. 10 to the 3rd power. Gusto kong matutong gumawa ng bird origami para matupad din ang wish mo na manood nito.

Rating is 9/10 due to major heartbreak it gives.

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CARS 3 movie review

Would it be the end of Lightning McQueen? No. It will just be another chapter in the life of our favorite racer from Radiator Springs, but what would happen when there is a new breed of racers more advanced than our Lightning McQueen himself? He cannot rely on his speed that much and should keep up with the advancing technology in Cars 3. The sequel plays in cinemas starting July 26.

In this sequel of Cars, Lightning McQueen slowly gets to the back of the game as rookies step up with new technology and advancements. Competitors especially Jackson Storm keeps him the trail dirt until McQueen pushed himself to hard resulting to a hard accident. His sponsors also start to come off leaving him to loyal Radiator Spring squad and Rusteez. Everything else fails that he has to give in with the advancements and play like how the rookies do it. But when he realizes that he cannot catch up, he is on with the least thing he can think of, to retire.

A personal trainer comes for help to bring back McQueen and will this partner be the solution to take him back in the game? Cruz Ramirez and Lightning McQueen go to an adrenalin adventure that they'll never forget.

The crew of Radiator Springs is back. Mater and the gang are still loyal supporters of Lightning McQueen. However, the story didn't much connect with me as I think they only made the movie to maintain the franchise. When they say that the Pizza Van is in every Pixar movie, I failed to find it. Can you find it for me?

Cars 3 opens July 26 in theaters nationwide. A special treat for Cars fans by Disney Pixar is they are bringing a life-sized Lightning McQueen around Manila. Racer Matteo Guidicelli graces the unveiling of Lightning McQueen.

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DUNKIRK movie review

You may just shrug off historical accounts during the War but when you see emotions and events unfold from the eyes of the veterans, you will be immersed in the situation as what Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk has revealed to us. Dunkirk is indeed a masterpiece that will tell you most of the story by our veterans during the war.

The small dialogue text is supplemented by strongest human reactions to every situation that makes Dunkirk one of the best war movies this year. Via air or land, you will see how intense the action was in every scene. It's an intense story of survival when you're almost helpless; a roller coaster for lead Fionn Whitehead's character which has been very difficult alike to everybody else on land and sea. Tom Hardy's aerial fight was breathtaking like a Top Gun stunt. It would have been cool to have this shown in 4D entertainment.

The movie is great to be seen on IMAX for a better immersive experience.

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Newsies wows

Anybody slap my face if I say that 9 Works Theatrical and Globe Live's Newsies is fine. It is not. It is awesome! The latest production that is ongoing throughout all weekends of July is a spectacular show that makes Filipino talent comparable to touring big Broadway productions -- or even better. I say the latter.

Staged at the Globe Amphitheater in Bonifacio High Street, the set brings you to 1899 when all the things happened for our poor newsies (newspaper boys). See every event unfold when the rusty towers move and the backdrop projection are like pages of a newspaper. Then the newsies bring the stage to life with pure energy and powerful voices letting us hear their story and voicing out their rights and concerns as an employee. A very relatable issue that is also tackled up to this day. Their pirouettes and splits and jumps are to watch out for. The Newsies Training Ground really paid off with the skills showing the diversity and exceptional energy that is shared by the actors to the audience.

Give Gian Magdangal a warm comeback as Jack Kelly in Newsies. It seems just like yesterday when he played Danny Zuko in Grease and his leadership to a young group has turned out to something more relevant. Mickey Mouse has definitely gave a good amount of magic dust on him. Same goes to the Kings of New York, they have earned an audience acceptance as triple-threats in the theater industry and will make you ask for even more. Kudos to the whole production team, to director Robbie Guevara, and actors that will make us thankful as our eyes opened for our rights and equality as we enjoy a spectacular show.

And don't forget to get a souvenir program for this show!

Catch Newsies all Fridays to Sundays of July, until July 30, 8PM. Presented by Globe Live and 9 Works Theatrical.

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