THOR Ragnarok movie review

Thor Ragnarok is the best Thor movie to date as I really enjoyed it from start to finish. As it plays on Thor's relationships with different characters, less Jane Foster, the accounts on family, friendship, "coworker" and acquaintances deliver more laughs and excitement on following how Thor saves his people and legacy.

Cate Blanchett gives an amazing entrance and backstory that amazed me. Hela's moves are the best yet for a villain part and I love her flawlessness. I love that they chose Cate Blanchett in this role and she did it very, very well.

I am also very excited about Hulk/Bruce Banner as he is already able to control his actions in Thor Ragnarok. Containing the same weakness he left in Age of Ultron, you will like him like a baby and that's very funny for all of us.

Thor Ragnarok having Jeff Goldblum and the citizens in the universal dumpster is quite funny for a morbid Grandmaster and still be very chill on the way he talks and acts. Same as Korg and Surtur who appear to be easily manipulated by the others but strong and powerful.

The movie also knows how to give grand entrances.

Valkyrie played by Tessa Thompson

New Thor

For MCU followers, Thor Ragnarok gives fair story telling of the characters' pasts and how each redeem themselves in the process. I am waiting for other posts to get into the Easter eggs and I leave you an advise that you have to stay for two end credits scenes.

Thor Ragnarok opens in Philippines on October 25, distributed by Columbia Pictures International.

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Manila FAME's 66th edition highlights Philippine culture, design and ingenuity

As the country’s premier design and lifestyle event, Manila FAME has worked towards promoting the Philippines as a reliable sourcing destination for home, fashion, holiday, architectural, and interior pieces. Through its shows, it continually supports seasoned and emerging design talents and small and medium enterprises as they present their work to the global exports market.

The show has stood as blank canvas on which the country’s esteemed designers embellish their best works to present an accurate reflection of the Philippines’ vibrant and multi-layered cultural heritage.

For its 66th edition, Manila FAME strips down to its roots, a show built upon the intertwine of Philippine culture, design excellence, and export promotions. On October 20-22 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine International Trade Center Exhibit Hall, join us as we present the crème de la crème of the Philippine lifestyle and design industry in a showcase of the country’s rich cultural heritage and its unwavering resilience against the test of time.

No less than eight show features will be included in the upcoming show. New Generation Weaves, a staple of Manila FAME for the past three editions, will return with Paris-based design specialist Nelson Sepulveda at the helm. Sepulveda will work with more than 30 small and medium enterprises to invoke harmony and balance through Philippine craftsmanship and the beauty of natural raw materials.

GREAT Women Project 2 will also return to highlight the works of women artisans across the country. The project was launched by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in partnership with the DTI Project Management Team and is funded by the Canadian International Development Agency.

World-renowned designer Tony Gonzalez will also have his own curated setting that will marry the strengths of each Manila FAME participant to create a versatile collection made to match a variety of material requirements, techniques, and price points. Design Commune: Patterns and Palettes will be presented in four themes: Blues and Whites, Ethnic Nomads, Green Tinted, and Natural Black and White.

And to top it all, Philippine treasure and Buscalan's pride, Apo Whang-Od, the last mambabatok or tattoo artist comes to Manila FAME.

“Small and medium enterprises from across our country will join us in October to showcase the best artisanal products the Philippines has to offer,” Tugonon added. “Through Manila FAME, we will work towards supporting the success of our artisans and uplifting the Philippine brand internationally.”

Here's how you can enter ManilaFAME:

Day 1 - October 20
Php700.00 WTC Main Hall, WTC Tent, PTTC and HALLONE Exhibit
(All Access)
* Php500.00 PWD / Senior Citizen (All Access)

Day 2 and 3 - October 21-22
Php500.00 WTC Main Hall, WTC Tent, PTTC and HALLONE Exhibit
(All Access)
* Php400.00 PWD / Senior Citizen (All Access)
Php250.00 Private School Students (All Access)
* Free of Charge Public School Students (All Access)

Day 1, 2 and 3
Php250.00 Retail (WTC Tent, PTTC and HallONE Exhibit only)

For more information about this event, visit http://www.manilafame.com/

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BLADE RUNNER 2049 movie review

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.

This year's Blade Runner film picks up smoothly from the original one but can stand on its own. The lenghty about more than 2 hours gets you at the edge of your seat in anticipation of what's gonna happen next. Be ready of the effects that may surprise or amaze you especially living as a bachelor like Agent K. His dystopic and futuristic world works wonders in terms of anything that enables their race to interact with other kinds. I like Joi's technology and the ability to be with K all the time. I also like Jared Leto's lair as if a different depiction of hell or underworld making his soldiers to rule to world.

There are still more things left hanging that will make us watch out for a Part 3. Apparently, the real villain isn't dead yet, and may be preparing for an army. How will Rick Deckhard make up with his lost child after 30 years separation and how will the world be in the future.

Blade Runner 2049 is now playing in theaters.

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Blue Water Day Spa and ambassadors announces new treatments

I remember my first visit to Blue Water Day Spa when they opened at Greenhills 12 years ago. Now celebrating their anniversary, I am excited to share the new treatments they had to offer, plus the growing family of ambassadors give you relatable advises on these treatments that will surely give you the pampering that you need from all stresses we get from urban living. It is what we call "slashie" life where we detach ourselves the busy life and be our own self again which we enjoy.

For Blue Water Day Spa, they take care of yourself to revive and rejuvenate all the energy lost from a busy day. In line with new wellness treatments and procedures that can make you feel good and young again when you need it. It is very important to take care of yourself since the world requires an active lifestyle in urban life.

Blue Water Day Spa's wellness ambassadors shared their favorite treatments and how it keeps them rejuvenated in their "slashie" life. Hunk talents Benjamin Alves, Ervic Vijandre and David Licauco all love treatments after working out and playing basketball. For Ms Blanca Mercado, her job as Manila Times' COO and a busy mother asks for best treatment in Blue Water Day Spa.

Ms Blanca Mercado takes care of her good looks with Anti-Aging Facial Treatment, Benjamin Alves and Ervic Vijandre enjoys Athele's Massage after a tiring basketball game or a visit from the gym, David Licauco endorses Combo Herbal Massage, and Man of the World 2017 Mustafa Galal Elizali loves Revitashape to keep his toned body.

Something new in BWDS gives pampering to little kids. Youngest spa ambassadors Chloe Simisim, Kurt Wyatt Yap and Jaden Emmanuel Trinidad experience Baby Massage which other kids can try too.

Blue Water Day Spa Ambassadors (Benjamin Alves, Blanca Mercado, Kim Chiu, David Licauco, Ervic Vijandre and Mustafa Galal Elizali with BWSD Executives and Fabio Ide

Finally, Primetime Princess Kim Chiu joins the BWDS family promoting MLD or Manual Lymphatic Massage which flushes out stress and helps in slimming and promoting internal wellness using soft pressure targeting the nodes in our body.

Kim Chiu for Blue Water Day Spa

This October, BWDS offers 40% discount in all services in celebration of their anniversary. Take advantage of this offer until the end of the month.

For more information on Blue Water Day Spa and its services and other promos, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bwdspa

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Justice League reveals new posters and trailer

Justice League's action posters are hot and kick-ass!

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League features Batman/Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman/Diana Prince (Gal Gadot), Flash/Barry Allen (Ezra Miller), Cyborg/Victor Stone (Ray Fisher), and Aquaman/Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa).

A new trailer will be released this Sunday online.

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MOVIE REVIEW - Victoria & Abdul

When we hear a lot of good things about the Victorian era, we have been told about how great the United Kingdom under Queen Victoria's reign. The advancement of science and industries occur during that time. But until the discovery of a diary that linked Her Majesty to the controversial relationship with an Indian servant Abdul Karim, we learn that behind all the successes of the era, the persona of Queen Victoria is sad. It is even more sad that we learn about how this was erased in history to serve the successor.

Judi Dench and Al Faizal star as Victoria & Abdul, the world's most unlikely friendship between a monarch and a servant whom the Queen found favor during her reign. The imagery is clear for a humble servant to experience prejudice and discrimination by the own members of the Queen's household when he just opened up his culture to the person who rules it.

Judi Dench reprising the role of England's Queen is still as regal in her portrayal in Shakespeare in Love. Could we have proper accounts about Abdul Karim played by Ali Fazal, we could have a better or more realistic portrayal of the Munshi. He acted childish in front of the Queen that justifies breaking the royal protocols. But as we knew about the story, he brought joy back to Her Majesty's face.

We can sense that the next monarch in Victoria & Abdul lead a dark time to their empires but that is in another discussion for history. I love to follow monarch stories on Netflix and they really interest and fascinate me. Are you watching The Royals documentaries and The Crown? By the way, The Crown is releasing Season 2 on November, if I'm not mistaken.

Victoria & Abdul is now showing in Ayala Malls Cinemas, Trinoma, Glorietta 4 and Alabang Town Center.

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Hearts full with Al Gatmaitan's In My Heart concert

Make time to listen to classical and modernized operatic music genre in Al Gatmaitan's In My Heart concert happening until tonight at Arts Above (Artists' Playground) in West Avenue in Quezon City. This limited concert is guaranteed a must-see.

Al Gatmaitan delivers a love story through songs which are close to his heart and sending the love to you, his audience. Arts Above has the perfect space to deliver his story. The acoustics and the intimacy of the place played a vital role in helping us feel and understand the story as we appreciate Al's great vocal talent.

Singing a variety of songs in English, Italian, Filipino and even Latino felt like Al is talking to you as close as a friend. As this concert is entitled "In My Heart", the repertoire is purely heartfelt. It started with the emotions coming from a child, as he grows up, having fun with friends, being a lover, a child, and more. Special mention to his duets with Banaue Miclat-Janssen Dulce Estranjera and Sheila Francisco. Al's operatic singing added more depth especially my favorite part, Sound of Silence, which has the best arrangement and delivery I've seen and heard so far. For that, he deserves a standing ovation. I would very much agree if he/she thinks that Al Gatmaitan may be our own Josh Groban or Luciano Pavarotti. He can sing from classical to modern songs giving it a twist of operatic arrangement. In fact, Sound of Silence is kind of rock. I look forward to the day that Al is making it big in the music scene, all of us filling arenas that cheer for him. Congratulations as well to Musical Director Jesse Lucas and Director Roeder Camanag for making this possible even at a limited time.


For tickets, you may contact: ticketworld.com.ph / 891-9999 or call KIM at 09759193179.

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