CAPTAIN MARVEL movie review

I hope it's not too late to tell what I think about Captain Marvel but I think the movie deserves great lauds. Aside from thinking that Thanos will be so screwed on Avengers: Endgame, there are more awesome things why you should watch this superhero flick starring Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson.

You gotta love the soundtrack. It's so set in the 90's that you'll be pumped up with the songs from TLC and more, and the 90s references like the video shops. Even the cinematography has this texture like 90s movies. It brings back total nostalgia and you won't even notice its 2 hrs and 10mins length.

I wasn't fully aware of her character and there are big surprises and twists that you should not miss. Especially you'll love Goose, the cat which you think is harmless but has unexpected abilities.

Goose

It is so exciting how they are stitched altogether even if this is one origin movie -- Like how Nick Fury got his eye patch, connections of Captain Marvel to the Avengers and more.

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury

Last thing, I want someone to clarify if the timeline when Goose regurgitated the Tessaract was before the first Avengers movie or after the Infinity War?

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Cute Piggy plushies from Miniso this Chinese New Year

If you want a cute display as we usher in the Year of the Pig, Japanese fast fashion brand Miniso gives a wide collection of cheerful and huggable pig plush toys that will surely give you good luck and positivity this year.

For children born in the Year of the Pig are distinguished by a rare cheerfulness, optimism, and never lose heart. It is impossible to find a sad child of this sign, he or she finds happiness in small things: communication with close people and friends, favorite toys, delicious food. He believes that life is given for happiness, any problems are easily solved, the main things is health, a positive attitude. It's advisable to get close with this kind of children to bring you happiness in the new year.

Behind kindness lies a determined nature that always follows their goals, but acts gently and tactfully without offending the dignity of others. Pig girls are gentle, kind, and caring. Pig boys, on the other hand, are valiant knights with a good heart. He reads a lot, knows countless interesting stories, strongly achieves his goals with dignity. Surround yourself with pig-sign people to attract positive vibes and to stay focused.

Channeling the positive, joyful vibe of the Year of the Pig, Miniso has adorable and fluffy pig plush toys in dinosaur and bunny costumes as well as huggable pillows, creative eye masks and novelty neck pillows.

Check out these Year of the Pig inspired plush toys available this February at Miniso stores in most SM Supermalls nationwide. Also follow @MinisoPhilippines at Facebook for more stylistic and quality affordable products.

   

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SILENT SKY review

From Reine Productions and Repertory Philippines, based on the story of a lady that followed the stars and made a great discovery about patterns that has changed the course of astronomical history and studies. Silent Sky has led Henrietta Leavitt (Cathy Azanza-Dy) to a breakthrough, though she left everything that made her -- family, and even raising a family of her own -- to pursue her dream.

In Silent Sky, we can learn how women were almost deprived of their abilities and left domesticated as what happened to Margaret Leavitt (Caisa Borromeo). How their rights were stooped down by the men and to do the hard work which pushed them to do greater things.

In a way, Silent Sky has this approach of making a totally nerdy play into something enjoyable and funny. Like the Big Bang Theory but tables have turned and there are more female than male cast (Topper Fabregas). There were also some cheesy line exchanges from Peter Shaw and Henrietta that will take your emotions above the moon and stars. The rise and fall of emotions will take the audience to an emotional whirlwind that are exciting. There is one great line between Shaw and Henri that will swoon us "...we're far, but not apart."

Adding to the great casting of Azanza-Dy, Borromeo and Fabregas are Ms Bibeth Orteza (as Annie Cannon) and Naths Everett (as Williamina Fleming) that can actually steal the show with their antics and presence. Ms Bibeth has this domineering but powerful dialogues that you will agree with and Naths performed a natural Scottish astronomer that also fueled Ms Bibeth's teases to Henri and Peter Shaw.

The production design that depicts the cosmos, the laboratory and the costumes that define the period are well executed that it didn't have to work on special effects made it extraordinary.

Silent Sky runs for 2 weekends only, starting from Feb 1-3 and Feb 8-10 at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

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MARY POPPINS RETURNS movie review

My heart smiles as well upon seeing Mary Poppins Returns now showing in cinemas. The nostalgic film that features Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda gives a nostalgic feeling of the old Mary Poppins movie that marries animation and live-action in a single screen that inspires the young and the young at heart to believe to the impossible and enhance their imagination.

Mary Poppins Returns continues the story of the Banks children and Jack who are all adults now and with a new conflict as they were about to lose their home to a Wolf (Colin Firth). Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.

It was a wonderful cinematic and theatrical experience dance sequences that are perfect for the whole family to enjoy and new songs that you can sing to your children to keep the glow into their faces. It is also feel a good reunion movie for Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada and now they're both singing and dancing. Julie Walters, though not sharing a scene with Meryl Streep, for Mamma Mia! for another musical memory. Emily Blunt proves again her versatility as an actress in doing this movie and it's funny that you'll forget A Quiet Place where she doesn't even say a thing, and now she lets it all out with the singing and dancing.

Thank you to Disney Ph and Vista Cinemas for letting us into this magical experience in their VIP cinemas.

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AQUAMAN movie review

Warner Bros. Pictures' latest DC Comics live action Aquaman will sway to the waves of awesomeness in theaters!

Arthur Curry's (Jason Momoa) origin story is action-packed and I'm so glad that most of it happened underwater. James Wan has made it so exciting and the cinematography is so stunning and it's so different from its DCEU forerunners. Nicole Kidman and Amber Heard kicks ass and Patrick Wilson plays a good villain King Orm too. The underwater is also a good beauty regimen for Willem Dafoe and the others because their skin is so tight and it almost glows!

Creatures and costumes are very well executed and Aquaman's costume as King of the Seven Seas detailing and material. Don't forget the breathtaking views of the seven kingdoms underwater that are well-executed and well-thought of. If you will look very closely, you won't miss a very familiar cameo that Aquaman made not just a superhero action movie, but will make you laugh at some details.

Aquaman is now showing in cinemas and best viewed in IMAX.

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A spectrum of emotions and values in Rainbow's Sunset

Watch a different family movie this Christmas as acclaimed director Joel Lamangan and Heaven's Best Entertainment Productions bring an extraordinary journey and love in Rainbow's Sunset.

In the tradition of reunions and get togethers, a family becomes dysfunctional as the father Ramon Estrella (Eddie Garcia) comes out to an affair with his long time lover, Fredo (Tony Mabesa). Ramon decided to leave his long home and wife (Gloria Romero) to take care of Fredo who is dying of cancer. Disorder and confusion has struck the family whether they would accept and appreciate their father's decision.

Cast of Rainbow's Sunset with Joel Lamangan (director) and Eric Ramos (screenwriter)

In a blog conference with the cast of Rainbow's Sunset, the cast appreciated the values that they have learned filming. For young actors Noel Comia, Zeke Sarmenta, and Adrian Cabido, they have learned and want to impart acceptance, love and the importance of family as the essential things that we could absorb throughout the movie.

Kapuso Star Sunshine Dizon agrees and would like to reiterate that the family is the only group of people most important to us. They are the first line of defense against anything that would get us in trouble and they will love and accept us no matter what we may go through in life.

For director Joel Lamangan, he thinks that the LGBT-themed movies are getting more acceptance but the core of the story is love and acceptance. For a couple of years now, the theme has not left the MMFF and he hopes for good acceptance and understanding from the people who will see Rainbow's Sunset.

Rainbow's Sunset also casts Tirso Cruz III, Aiko Melendez, Max Collins as young Gloria Romero, Jim Pebanco, Tanya Gomez, Sue Prado, Marcus Madrigal, Ross Pesigan, Adrian Cabido, Hero Bautista, Vince Dillon, Nella Marie Dizon, Ace Merfel, Benz Sangalang and Celine Juan. With special participation of Albie Casino.

Cast of Rainbow's Sunset with Joel Lamangan and Eric Ramos

See a glimpse of the film Rainbow's Sunset below. Opening December 25 in theaters, an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival.

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CREED II movie review

Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) takes on a new opponent which happens to be Viktor Drago, the son of the person who killed his father in a match, Ivan Drago. Creed also enters a new chapter in life as a father and gets a lot going on when he was first defeated in an initial match with Drago.

Tessa Thompson gave more importance in his life as his wife and bearer of their daughter which made Creed grounded. Creed is a very familiar story especially for families with boxers in it. Phylicia Rashad, playing Creed's mother and Tessa, shares the same worries as he accepted the fight despite he is an expecting father and trying to recover from a severe injury in a previous fight.

Michael B Jordan & Tessa Thompson

But he thought he already met hell but his training under Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is sure harder. To take on Drago, he has to go through another level of hardships and training. The workout is really something and a #fitspiration.

Sylvester Stallone & Michael B Jordan

Creed II is now showing in cinemas from Warner Bros. Pictures.

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