TRAVEL TO MOVIES: RUNNER RUNNER

Director: Brad Furman
Cast: Anthony Mackie, Ben Affleck, Gemma Arterton, Justin Timberlake

Plot: Richie Furst is a Princeton student who is cheated out of his tuition money by playing online poker. When he learns that the site is hosted from a remote island location, he goes to confront the site's corrupt owner, Ivan Block, but is lured into becoming Ivan's protege and right-hand man. Their relationship reaches a boiling point when an FBI agent tries to use Richie to bring Ivan down.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/runner-runner/id-0ae40000?nav=60100

My Movie Review: The movie is alluring to watch at first but at the end doesn't meet my expectations. The story is so intriguing, strong actors with powerful performance but the ending is not enough, felt short. I think gambling in any ways is bad, once you win, you want to win more then when you lose, you want your money back at end the house always win. Don't be deceive with instant luck that make you rich, you need to work hard, no short cuts cause being rich is not all about money, is the journey your take to get there.
My Favorite Term: Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES WINE MUSEUM HOTEL & RESTO

My Personal Experience: I worked as an Intern at Wine Museum Hotel & Resto, this year January 7, 2013, together with my co-intern. We took pictures wearing our waiter's uniform at the entrance, lobby and dinning area. We took pictures at the rooms wearing housekeeper's clothes. We did this to document our daily routine in our practicum reports!

Wine Museum Hotel & Resto

The Wine Museum is a Family oriented non-smoking establishment which comprises a Hotel, a Colonial & Spanish Restaurant, and the Wine Education Center.

Source: http://www.thewinemuseum.org/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: WE'RE THE MILLERS

Director: Rawson Thurber
Cast: Emma Roberts, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Will Poulter

Plot: "We're the Millers" from director Rawson Thurber ("Dodgeball") stars Jason Sudeikis and Jennifer Aniston. The movie is about a pot dealer (Sudeikis) who pulls together a hooker pretending to be his wife (Aniston) and two kids to pose as an RV road-tripping family so that he can smuggle 1,000 pounds of pot cross country.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/we-re-the-millers/id-bbe40000?nav=60100

My Movie Review: The movie is sweet and fun, nice to see a family movie in RV that is modern, young and crazy. It's good that some scenes were not shown at the trailer, I taught that's the whole story but there's more. I'm touch when they played the Friends theme song at the end, I felt Jennifer Aniston as a person and how far she reach on her career as an actress. It's also good that Jason Sudeikis has established a leading man status, Emma Roberts continue to shine and the new guy makes it a dynamic combination.
My Favorite Line: The Miller family here reporting for the leisure, sir.

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

My Personal Experience: I went to Botanic Gardens last year April 29, 2012, together with my brother and sister. We went their to explore the garden, we brought some drinks, snacks, badminton rackets, shuttle cocks and a blanket. We had our picnic eat & drink, playing badminton on the grass and took some pictures in the Ginger & Cactus Gardens!!

Botanic Gardens

Ranked #1 out of the 291 must-visit Singapore attractions in 2011 by TripAdvisor, the sprawling Singapore Botanic Gardens provides great respite from the hustle of the city.

Source: http://www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/browse/see-and-do/nature-and-wildlife/parks-and-gardens/singapore-botanic-gardens.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE WAY BACK

Director: Jim Rash, Nat Faxon
Cast: Allison Janney, Amanda Peet, AnnaSophia Robb, Liam James, Maya Rudolph, Rob Corddry, Sam Rockwell, Steve Carell, Toni Collette

Plot: The story of 14-year-old Duncan's summer vacation with his mother, Pam, her overbearing boyfriend, Trent, and Trent's daughter, Steph. Having a rough time fitting in, the introverted Duncan finds an unexpected friend in gregarious Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park. Through his funny, clandestine friendship with Owen, Duncan slowly opens up and begins to finally find his place in the world - all during a summer he will never forget.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/the-way-way-back/id-71e50000?nav=60100

My Movie Review: The movie is quite boring at start but as it goes along it becomes little bit emotional. The main focus is all about young teenager in a summer vacation put in awkward stage, stock and try to fit in but doesn't know how until somebody find his value and gave him much appreciation. I like the ambience; sliding on the slides, swimming on the pool and chilling on the benches almost felt like I went to their resort. This summer gives him a chance to know himself much better and strengthen his bond with his mother.

My Favorite Lines:  "My mom’s boyfriend called me a 3. Who says that to somebody?" "That’s about him, that’s got nothing to do with you." "You’ve got to go your own way, and you, my friend, are going your own way."

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES CROCODILE FARM & NATURE PARK

My Personal Experience: I went to Puerto Princesa, Palawan last year February 22, 2012, together with my classmates and some faculty members. We went to Plaza Cuartel, Palawan Heritage Center, Baker's Hill Garden & Kitchen Restaurant. We saw lots of baby and adult crocodiles as well as their reserved fossils at the Crocodile Farm & Nature Park.

Crocodile Farm and Nature Park

Conserve the two endagered species of crocodiles found in the Philippines, the saltwater crocodile and the endemic Philippine freshwater crocodile. The Nature Park shelters the animals found in Palawan, some endangered species like the elusive Palawan Bear Cat, the raucous Talking Mynah, the colorful Nicobar Pigeon and Palawan Peacock Pheasant.

Source: http://www.puertoprincesaphilippines.com/ecotourism.php

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: ELYSIUM

Director: Neill Blomkamp
Cast: Jodie Foster, Matt Damon, Sharlto Copley, Wagner Moura

Plot: In the year 2154 two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a hard the government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn't stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that if successful will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/elysium/id-9ce30000?nav=60100

My Movie Review: The movie is so inspirational because people on Earth don't lose hope and never give up to make their life better by getting to Elysium even if they live in a ruined world. Some said this movie is like "District 9" lots of chaos and uncertainly but I think this movie is better cause the story has strong plot and direction. I maybe in the same boat with the people on Earth in the year 2154, we're both fighting and searching for good life, in my case finding a stable job is my Elysium and I'll never stop until I get job.

My Favorite Lines: "There's nothing left down here. They have it all on Elysium, food, water, medicine, and they'll do anything to keep us out. It's time to change everything."

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE SILOSO BEACH

My Personal Experience: I went to Siloso Beach last May 7, 2011, together with my sister and two friends. We continue our journey at Sentosa Island by riding a train from Waterfront Station going to Beach Station. We went to the Casino Entrance, Bread Talk Store, Hot Dog King, Japanese Art, Lake Of Dreams, Resorts World and Siloso's Letters!!!

Siloso Beach

Home to the hottest volleyball action along with the coolest bars and restaurants, Siloso, Singapore's hippest beach, is the beach to head to for fun-loving people – day and night.

Source: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/beaches/siloso-beach/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: R.I.P.D.

Director: Robert Schwentke
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, Ryan Reynolds

Plot: "R.I.P.D." is an action-comedy crime film directed by Robert Schwentke, based on the comic book "Rest In Peace Department" by Peter M. Lenkov. Ryan Reynolds plays Nick Walker, a recently slain cop who wakes up as an undead. He soon discovers that a whole other world exist, where a team of undead police officers work for a police department known as the Rest In Peace Department. With nothing to lose, Nick joins them in order to try to find the man who murdered him.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/r-i-p-d/id-fde30000?nav=60100

My Movie Review: The movie is good not great, have enough action and comedy, best to watch in a cable TV. It has an element of Men In Black when it comes with agents killing monstrous creatures, what makes it different is the agents were dead with avatar in a living world. It managed to satisfy me when the avatar appears, it's so hilarious and leave me laughing all the time. I like Jeff Bridges character remains me of my father and Ryan Reynolds an actor you always what to see in the big screen cause his talented and good.

My Favorite Lines: "We are the greatest law men that ever lived and died. Now, some souls hide out among the living. Here's the deal. Our job is catching bad souls that escaped the afterlife. Bag it, tag it and bury it deep"