Tuesday 30 April 2019

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: MARVEL'S AVENGERS: ENDGAME

Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Cast: Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Evans , Chris Hemsworth , Jeremy Renner , Mark Ruffalo , Scarlett Johansson , Brie Larson , Karen Gillan , Danai Gurira , Gwyneth Paltrow , Lexi Rabe , Paul Rudd , Bradley Cooper , Josh Brolin , Don Cheadle , Chadwick Boseman ,Tom Holland , Elizabeth Olsen , Zoe Saldana , Evangeline Lilly ,Tessa Thompson , Benedict Cumberbatch , Chris Pratt , Anthony Mackie , Sebastian Stan , Benedict Wong , Dave Bautista , Winston Duke
Plot: Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers -- Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner -- must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos -- the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe. The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films within eleven years Avengers: Endgame!!


My Movie Review: The movie is powerful finale that hits emotional impact in epic proportions:) Avengers: Endgame is too much to handle it was unexpected in most ways delivering surprise after surprise very intelligent conclusion every part has its purpose everyone watch immensely! Hawkeye is given enough exposure despite being neglected in the previous installments part of the original six and now people recognize more of his worth and relate to his emotional pain! Shocking looks of Thor and The Hulk were really hilarious never imagined the God of Thunder fat with beer belly since his known for being fit as The Embossed Hulk looks cool and enticing:) Black Widow kept the group together serve as the glue when most avenger scatters in different places giving updates to her in a hologram did not expect she will make that ultimate sacrifice:( Everyone that's left to dust was back to life thanks to them who do whatever it takes resulting in losing Iron Man with such a heartbreak' and aging Captain America in return closing chapter! It's all worth it cause this superhero franchise define a generation' make us treasure our times:)

Other's Review: What were your emotions when the Avengers first assembled, or when Thanos first appeared on screen? You are likely to experience all those emotions and so much more when you watch Avengers: Endgame, the 22nd movie in the Marvel saga and the grand conclusion to a storyline told across 11 years. A finale that is quite possibly the biggest movie in history. With such humongous expectations to live up to, it is easy for any movie to fall short. But that is clearly not the case with Endgame, as it surpasses all expectations both critics and fans have for it. Endgame is distinctly different from Infinity War, and yet does a great job of tieing in with its predecessor. Endgame sure has a lot going on, too much at times. And yet, it feels like most characters get a chance to show character development that you would not expect. And its these factors, just  much as the lifelines they have chanced upon, that defines the outcome of their second battle with Thanos. Endgame features the biggest battles seen in Marvel Movies thus far, that itself is quite an achievement!! No post credit scenes surprisingly:0

Source: https://www.insing.com/avengers-endgame-near-perfect-conclusion/id-eba63101/

Sunday 28 April 2019

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- BANAPPLE SKY GARDEN

My Personal Experience: I went to Banapple Pies & Cheesecakes at SM North Sky Garden this year April 23, 2019, together with my sister. We went there hungry! after a such long flight:) Banapple is very comfy serving delicious cooked meals and yummy dessert cakes that's why one popular dining spot in the Metro! Ayala Triangle & McKinley Hill my most visited branches:)














Banapple Sky Garden
The brand ‘Banapple’ (banana + apple) was established, a contraction on the main ingredients of the banoffee pie and the apple caramel crumble pie, two of Banapple’s early hits. Banapple shortly thereafter transferred its main kitchen to a bigger and more accessible location along at Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City. In addition to the pies, cakes and cheesecakes, Banapple serves yummy home-cooked style hot meals like the well-loved chicken parmigiano, lasagna roll-ups and hickory-smoked country ribs as well as sandwiches, pastas, and great pancakes:) Banapple has become a pleasant landmark, and commuters stop for a quick take out to and from work and school. bakers and waitstaff are friendly and offer fast and personalized service!

Friday 26 April 2019

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: GRETA

Director: Neil Jordan
Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz , Isabelle Huppert , Maika Monroe , Jessica Preddy , Stephen Rea , Colm Feore , Zawe Ashton , Graeme Thomas King , Jeff Hiller , Parker Sawyers , Hershel Blatt
Plot: Sweet and naïve Frances is a young woman trying to make it on her own in New York City. One day, she finds a handbag on the subway and returns it to the owner, an eccentric French piano teacher named Greta. Having recently lost her mother, Frances develops a close relationship with the older lonely woman. Greta`s maternal charms begin to dissolve, however, when Frances realises that nothing in Greta`s life is what it seems.


My Movie Review: The movie is a sophisticated psycho thriller that's caught up in it's own web towards the end but as the shock was revealed the cat and mouse scenarios are fun to watch:) Greta is a crisp showcase of nail-biting ideas that somehow creative in paranoia of security on  stalker that's hard to get rid of and being drugged into vivid dream might seem real in a glance! I love the elevator scene as it goes down shrink and tightens leaving someone claustrophobic you can only enjoy that in the cinemas in real life its scary to be trapped on any narrow places!! Isabelle Huppert strike as a insane lonely person leaving a lasting impression that is terrifying and unpredictable, makes her dangerous and very effective in giving unsettling bonkers feeling the titular role give her the spotlight to be notice by critics and for the first time most of viewers! Chloë Grace Moretz grew up to be a fine actress as well from her past roles I don't believe so yet here she's convincing you root for her to survive just a side note don't return what you find:)

Critics Consensus: A bonkers B movie occasionally elevated by its A-list talent, Greta dives headlong into camp and struggles to stay afloat. The pace seldom lags, the cinematography is luscious, and a dream sequence has a clever twist. Huppert should be the next Bond villain. If Greta feels a little superficial, however, there's still a lot of fun to be had: in a mischievous screenplay; in a shameless score giving oomph to every shock and in a vivid colour scheme which defies the notion that thrillers should be dark. Its inconsistencies mean it often feels flat, despite some highly enjoyable nonsense and wonderfully histrionic Huppert as Greta. The lead performances from Isabelle Huppert and Chloe Grace Moretz keep the screws turning, while director Neil Jordan has a great time inducing goosebumps as well as a few good laughs along the way. Huppert takes the neuroses of her troubled characters in 'The Piano Teacher' and 'She' and amps them up a notch. Its a successful genre exercise but falls short as a whole film!

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/greta_2019

Tuesday 23 April 2019

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- KATSU SORA TRINOMA

My Personal Experience: I went to Katsu Sora at Trinoma Gardens this year April 9, 2019, together with my best friend. We there to lush into the freshness of their veggie pork set meal:) Katsu Sora is one hidden gem in the city with its vibrant ambiance and color pop set pieces no one can go wrong in dining here' you can make memories taking pics or simply indulge eating:)














Katsu Sora Trinoma
Our Japanese master chef knows that the heart of the perfect tonkatsu is premium pork meat. That’s why we serve our dishes with four kinds of world-class pork: Iberico, Kurobuta, Simofuri, and Sakura. Each pork has its own unique flavor and texture, but all are of the best quality—marbled, flavorful, and naturally tender without the use of chemicals. Katsu Sora Delivers Authentic Japanese Cuisuine that is a step above the rest. “Katsu” is short for tonkatsu, a Japanese pork cutlet that is breaded and deep-fried, with a crispy texture on the outside while remaining tender on the inside. “Sora” means sky, which stands for our promise that we deliver premium tonkatsu that will take new heights with wide variety of premium options open to you:)

Friday 19 April 2019

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: HELLBOY

Director: Neil Marshall
Cast: David Harbour , Milla Jovovich , Daniel Dae Kim , Sasha Lane , Thomas Haden Church , Ian McShane , Sophie Okonedo , Penelope Mitchell , Brian Gleeson , Kristina Klebe , Ilko Iliev
Plot: Hellboy is back, and he's on fire. From the pages of Mike Mignola's seminal work, this action packed story sees the legendary half-demon superhero (David Harbour, "Stranger Things") called to the English countryside to battle a trio of rampaging giants. There he discovers The Blood Queen, Nimue (Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil), a resurrected ancient sorceress thirsting to avenge a past betrayal. Suddenly caught in a clash between the supernatural and the human, Hellboy is now hell-bent on stopping Nimue without triggering the end of the world.


My Movie Review: The movie is all little gore than what expect and gross in more ways than one so take off your popcorn and ready your bucket for the upcoming mess your gonna make! Hellboy started really good with that fight in the boxing ring as the opponent transform into awe flying monster until the three giants came and lost my appetite the way he slice head it's brutal! Honestly enjoy the flick after that as characters are bad-ass and funny entertains even the dark parts lighten the way to understand his origin and finding the blood queen body parts it's good:) Milla Jovovich is what's bad in this think she under perform not strong enough villain unlike her Resident Evil when she's tough and stand against time this time she's evil but soft seductress:( I wish critics were more considerate in giving reviews and ratings since the entertaining value was there and when you read their comments you might think otherwise its not perfect and has flaws here and there but doesn't deserve such 15% low rating as the viewers tend to disagree!!

Others Review: The new Hellboy was a helluva good time. Yes, it's different from the previous two films. But give it a chance. Harbour does a fantastic job as Hellboy. And the movie draws far more on the source/comic material than the previous films. If you loved the comics, you'll enjoy this movie. Plenty of humor, action, and fantasy to hold your interest. Not your typical superhero comic. But really entertaining me throughout the end. Gory, dark humour, sassy hellboy. Fists and fights, not much of cheesy lines. I love it! Ron Perlman would be very disappointed at the way people are treating this movie simply because it is not his and Del Toro's. I loved it. The comics are satanic bloody monster violence and that is what this movie is in a nutshell. You should just watch and enjoy it David, Mia, Ian, and the rest of the cast did a great job and put their heart into this I'd go give it a watch if you are interested' loved the story:)

Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2274648/reviews

Wednesday 17 April 2019

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- BRICKFIRE STEAKS & CHOPS

My Personal Experience: I went to Brickfire Oven-Roasted Steaks & Chops SM North Annex this year April 6, 2019, together with my best friend. We went there to taste their tasty steaks in budget with affordable price of 199 pesos, add mango crab salad and 50 pesos mac & cheese! Brickfire has been around in years when it was starting back then I tried to apply in this branch!














Brickfire Steaks & Chops
Brickfire, a casual dining steakhouse offers well-marinated prime meats that are roasted in a 400-degree heated oven. The cooking process makes the flavors intact compared to cooking in an open flame. Brickfire has been around since 2012 but we only got the chance to try dining there recently. The branch where at The Annex, SM City North EDSA. The restaurant’s interior is well-lighted. The charcoal black chairs and beige tables are neatly aligned with enough space for diners to pass. The walls are bare showing the restaurant’s clean brick walls! Balancing the overall atmosphere is the black walls and lights at the cashier’s area. In terms of service, Brickfire’s staff are attentive and friendly. You can see them looking around the tables:)

Monday 15 April 2019

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: SHAZAM!

Director: David F. Sandberg
Cast: Zachary Levi , Asher Angel , Jack Dylan Grazer , Mark Strong , Ian Chen , Ross Butler , Grace Fulton , Djimon Hounsou , Faithe Herman , Jovan Armand , Marta Milans , Lotta Losten
Plot: An ancient wizard bestows 14-year-old Billy the power to transform into an adult superhero. All the boy has to do is say the wizard`s name "Shazam!" and he is granted the powers of six ancient heroes. Solomon gives him wisdom, Hercules gives him strength, Atlas gives him stamina, Zeus gives him power, Achilles gives him courage and Mercury gives him speed. Billy is elated by his superpowers at first but soon finds it might be too much to handle when he has to step up and battle the evil Doctor Sivana.


My Movie Review: The movie is charming superhero aid that brings excitement in most of us!! Shazam! is wacky and very appealing you'll never go wrong once his red suit was on with his expressive face you'll feel a little tickle and over the top personality that gives you a giddy feel:) There's still a dark comic around its universe I thought its going to be a light bright presentation vanilla kind but there's more flavor to explore started in a rocky road end up in a double dutch:) The transformation of the other kids got be shook I didn't expect that at all makes more fighting to the seven deadly sins monsters exciting as they join forces in saving the day in theme park:) Zachary Levi brings an effortless comedy to the wholesome character create joyous adventure everyone will enjoy taking us to step by step clever ideas how a superhero discover his power!! Billy Batson has a interesting story as well losing his mother in the crowd when his very young and finding out his mother purposely left him in the cop car for the betterment of his future alas!

Movie News: The wrinkle that makes Shazam! different from other superheroes is that he’s literally kid’s wish-fulfilment fantasy. Crusading reporters and millionaire playboys are obviously enviable as their caped identities, but young Billy Batson (Angel) originally a homeless orphan, to rub it in is an underpowered kid like most of his original readers. A cry of “Shazam!” invests Billy with the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus (ie: lightning), the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury. All in the body of a broad-chested lunk in a natty, white half-cape later copied by Elvis. A lot of skeletons rattle around in the plot, which involves the last wishes of a cavern-dwelling wizard (Hounsou) and the seething envy of diabolical mastermind Dr Sivana (Strong), but the spine of Shazam! is Billy taking a Spidey-like power and responsibility crash course while learning to appreciate a family that has come together by choice rather than biological accident of superhero spectacle!

Source: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/shazam/review/

Friday 12 April 2019

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- FRIED CHICKEN MASTER

My Personal Experience: I went to Fried Chicken Master this year April 4, 2019, together with my best friend. We went there to lighten up the mood after watching horror thrill Pet Sematary!! Fried Chicken Master is new kid in the block part of the extended restaurants in North Towers we were satisfied how good the chicken it's tender and juicy plus crispy and mostly big in size:)














Fried Chicken Master
The Touching Flavor of Taiwan! Fried Chicken Master is young brand created by the President of Super Qin Group Mr. Cho Yuan Yu. With over 40 years of poultry farming experience, only the most tender, succulent portion of the chicken is used in conjunction with the proprietary marinade to prepare the touching flavor of Taiwanese fried chicken. The lively, adorable lion chef “Master” is used as the brand mascot. The sizzling sound and alluring amber luster of the fried chicken stop passersby in their tracks. Fried Chicken Master is a hip snack guaranteed to spice up your party, and it is the perfect companion, for young people to hang out with friends:)

Wednesday 10 April 2019

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: PET SEMATARY


Directors: Kevin Kolsch , Dennis Widmyer
Cast: Jason Clarke , John Lithgow , Amy Seimetz , Jeté Laurence , Lucas Lavoie , Suzi Stingl
Plot: Dr. Louis Creed has just relocated from Boston to rural Maine with his wife Rachel and their two young children. They later discover that the woods hide a mysterious burial ground deep in there. Creed`s life turns horrific when one day tragedy strikes and he turns to his odd neighbour, Jud Crandall, for help. Crandall points him towards the burial ground and Creed`s actions afterwards unleashes an unfathomable evil.


My Movie Review: The movie is more suspense than horror you can look not scary as others! Pet Sematary is tense it has a chilling effect most of the time it creates terror for the one who's haunted by the past and the pet rising from the dead to parent grieving process to losing child! Stephen King's dark tales are to look out for whether it's a hit or missed they bring something to the table that always terrifies yet give us shocking truth you never know exists until realized:) The curse started with a disturbed cat which once friendly fluffy kitty that found dead in the side of the street that was buried beyond the pet sematary on the uphill entry point to the other side! Following the event an accident that change everything in a split second saving the younger child and leaving the elder child in the road hitting by a large truck's tanker without noticing her! That's the movie highlight what comes after is rage of a father longing for a daughter resulting in a more bizarre turns that make their family undead- left us wanting more on what's to come:)

Movie News: Stephen King and Hollywood have never exactly been strange bedfellows, but there’s no question that the master of horror is flavour of the month right now. And while there are plenty of King works that remain unadapted (The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Revival, and From A Buick 8, to name) perhaps inevitable that we've reached the full-blown remake stage of the Kingnaissance. Pet Sematary is, without question, King’s darkest, bleakest, most sobering novel much so that the author has confessed that he once thought of not publishing it. A pitch-black examination of grief and madness, with the most heartrending thing any parent can go through the death of a child at its core, it’s been made once before for the big screen, in the guise of Mary Lambert’s lurid 1989 version. But thirty years have passed, co-directors Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer to tell the tale with some twists including one fairly major change that increases the physical threat' but is much less horrifying than the original version:0

Source: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/pet-sematary-2019/review/

Monday 8 April 2019

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- VERTIS NORTH SUMMER

My Personal Experience: I went to Vertis North Mall this year March 23, 2019, together with my best friend. We went there to find restaurant to dine luckily we end up in this cool food spot! There's something about this place that scream summer from their newly painted pedestrian lane to the nature loving greenery around you will feel the wind breeze and beat the sun's heat!














Vertis North Summer
Ayala Malls Vertis North is 65 Billion Peso 30 hectare commercial and residential development by Ayala Land which currently has two anchor establishments: Ayala Malls Vertis North and 24-storey Seda Vertis North hotel. It opened on June 9, 2017 and this 40,000 square meters mall will have themed retail destinations such as Korea Town, Japan Town, Urban Turf, a UFC Gym as well as an activity center, the Green Strip, and the largest screen cinema in the country which is in between an IMAX screen and a regular sized screen. The mall is expected to have its grand launch in October 2017. Aside from the hotel and the mall, the development will see six residential towers in the area as well as three office towers and a two-hectare park!!

Saturday 6 April 2019

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: HOTEL MUMBAI

Director: Anthony Maras
Cast: Armie Hammer , Dev Patel , Nazanin Boniadi , Jason Isaacs , Tilda Cobham-Hervey , Anupam Kher , Amandeep Singh (IX) , Suhail Nayyar , Angus McLaren , Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Plot: This movie is based on the 2009 documentary "Surviving Mumbai", which recounts the true story of the Taj Mahal Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai in 2008. Hotel staff, among them the renowned chef Hemant Oberoi and waiter, risk their lives to keep the guests safe. Meanwhile, a desperate couple wanting to protect their newborn child with nanny among the people who are force to make unthinkable sacrifice to protect themselves and their family during the attack!


My Movie Review: The movie is intense tragedy thriller that's well thought just take a breather! Hotel Mumbai is the best action packed true story in years others maybe surprise how good it is but I saw glimpse of brilliance in the trailer so I know it's going to be a good high octane film:) Most of movies based in true story kinda sad and bitter as they get trap in a story box of a big event or individual yet this reach beyond what expected- it build character in raw genuine way:) What shocked me the people who survive and those who don't main characters who got killed made this unpredictable and a focus in a terrorist dilemma was genius so real you got to think!! Dev Patel is a stand out his portray to the role was endearing and his look fits bill the heroism they shown together with hotel staff was truly commendable as he honor his country in this act! No Escape is another film I can compare while watching they both have family in vacation to a foreign land were they got caught in chaos with cultural aspects and explosive terrorist attacks!

Critics Consensus: Its depiction of real-life horror will strike some as exploitative, but Hotel Mumbai remains a well-made dramatization of tragic events. Anthony Maras, directing his first feature, commands compellingly human performances that make you care about the people who came to the luxury hotel without knowing what they were getting into...You'll tense up and maybe even hold your breath... Hotel Mumbai is a bloody, violent look at a bloody, violent tragedy. Perhaps it pushes things a little too far in its viscerality, but it does so in service to the narrative. A gripping but flawed docudrama about a real-life tragedy caused by terrorists in Mumbai, India. Hotel Mumbai is a chilling and valuable reminder of acts of madness, and acts of heroism, that should never be forgotten. Uneasy and unnerving, "Hotel Mumbai" is a tough one to shake. An all-out assault on the senses it will stay with you though hard to watch. "Hotel Mumbai" captures Taj siege hauntingly messages of hope and reassurance aren't easily heard!

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hotel_mumbai

Thursday 4 April 2019

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIIPPINES-- POUND BY TODD ENGLISH

My Personal Experience: I went to Pound By Todd English at Ayala's Vertis North this year March 23, 2019, together with my best friend. We went there to take advantage Saturday time!! Pound By Todd English is quite exquisite that's why it's a bit intimidating here for the first time but actually its the opposite the staff were friendly so I felt comfortable and enjoy the rich food:)














Pound By Todd English
Stepping up the game of the burgers scene, Pound by Todd English has definitely filled the spot of the best burgers in Metro Manila. A spin-off from Todd English Food Hall’s burger station, Foodie Global Inc. has managed to bring the imported brand for locals to enjoy burgers and sliders. Its flagship branch in Bonifacio Global City led to more branches spread out in Metro Manila. The restaurant has a speakeasy vibe that may attract a lot of passersby, think of it as James Bond decorated the entire place; the leather seating add that classy modern touch!

Monday 1 April 2019

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: DUMBO

Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Colin Farrell , Michael Keaton , Eva Green , Danny DeVito , Alan Arkin , Nico Parker , Finley Hobbins , Roshan Seth , DeObia Oparei , Joseph Gatt , Sharon Rooney , Suan-Li Ong
Plot: This live-action adaptation expands on the beloved classic story, where differences are celebrated, family is cherish and dreams take flight. Dumbo newborn elephant with oversized ears that make him a laughingstock in the already struggling circus owned by Max Medici. Former star Holt Farrier and his children Milly and Joe are then recruited by Medici to take care Dumbo. The circus goes on to make an incredible comeback when they discover that Dumbo can fly, attracting the attention of entrepreneur V.A Vandevere. Dumbo soars to new heights after being recruited for Vandevere's newest entertainment venture, Dreamland. That is until Holt learns of the dark secrets that lurk within Dreamland.


My Movie Review: The movie is all circus spectacle that promise flying elephant to take flight:) Dumbo is mischievous as it soar unconsciously damage some property and can cause harm to the people around also sweetness turns into bitter when the world his in become darkly cruel:() We watch this kind of movie to delight our sight because of its visually impressive premise and the adventure that comes along with it yet we end up expecting more than what we bargain for! Honestly I like how it turned out in the end going to the jungle with his mother and get to show off his flying skills among the elephants below it's cute as touching high waterfall felt profound:) Eva Green is flawless her character has its own sense of wonder as she put a show every time she appears surprise in rehearsal riding the elephant putting tough exterior into a gentle heart:) Michael Keaton is an actor that puts the magic into madness as his amusement burn in flames!

Movie News: Tim Burton’s “Dumbo” feels like one of the big-eared baby elephant’s early flights: It’s adorable and earnest but it causes a lot of commotion, it only sporadically, haltingly soars. Burton’s live-action incarnation of the 1941 animated Disney classic consists of pieces of better Burton movies stitched together. With his oversized ears that make him the subject of both awe and ridicule, Dumbo is a classic Burton misfit the kind of character the director has focus in twisted yet kindhearted fashion for the entirety of his career. Specifically, the century-old circus setting can’t help but call to mind “Big Fish,” with Danny DeVito once again serving as ringleader. “Dumbo” offers a “Batman Returns” reunion, with both DeVito and Keaton, albeit with their hero and villain roles reversed. And music from Burton’s decades-long collaborator Danny Elfman is frequently reminiscent of Elfman’s haunting score, for “Edward Scissorhands!”

Source: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/dumbo-2019