TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- TATERS GLORIETTA

My Personal Experience: I went to Taters Glorietta Cinemas this day December 30, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to find snack upon waiting for assigned movie schedule! Taters is perfectly situated near the cinemas that's why you can't miss it when your about to buy tickets yet we bought some-else' but their place is so vibrant we can't resits to take photos!

Taters Glorietta

Whenever I watch a movie, I always need to get myself a combo of their Lipton iced tea and a big bag of popcorn. My usual order is bbq and white cheddar but to my surprise white cheddar and melted butter goes so well together. This hearty treat is what makes my movie experience good regardless of the movie. Perfect companion! Go with the Minor size for Super-pop since its enough for one person. Be mindful of the flavors though cause sometimes its a hit or miss:0

Source: https://www.zomato.com/manila/taters-glorietta-complex-makati-city

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: AQUAMAN

Director: James Wan

Cast: Jason Momoa , Amber Heard , Patrick Wilson , Nicole Kidman , Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Willem Dafoe , Dolph Lundgren , Temuera Morrison , Ludi Lin , Michael Beach , Randall Park

Plot: Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people -- and then the surface world. Standing in his way is Aquaman, Orm's half-human, half-Atlantean brother and true heir to the throne. With help from royal counselor Vulko, Aquaman must retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and embrace his destiny as protector of the deep.

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/aquaman-2018/id-93ef0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is a tidal wave of action fun dive into a aquatic jam-packed ride! Aquaman is better than expected visually it deliver picture perfect scenes even the story was a bit old fashioned the silliness once in a while carry through making all enjoyable heck of a time! Jason Momoa is very cool guy he has quite confidence around every time you see him there's something about how he carry himself bad-ass look nice that make us swoon fitting for his role! Amber Heard is goodess red head and bit feisty where she spark a lively presence of Mera there are moments that capture her beauty slow motion like the wine explosion' red color burst! In Sicily Italy is my favorite part totally blew me away from then on the turn of events got exiting Black Manta looks good tearing things apart he got a strong energy to fight perfect enemy for absolute blockbuster- his story in the start build his character and potential villain to watch out!!

Movie News: Welcome to Aquaman, where you won’t have a clue what’s going on, but you won’t be able to look away either. Our lead is Aquaman/Arthur Curry, a portrait of the superhero as bar-brawler. This sometime Justice Leaguer (it’s barely mentioned) is larger than life and twice as fond of a beer. Arthur gives the impression Momoa just rolled out of bed, went surfing and drove from the beach straight to set, and the film’s all the better for his slightly hungover air. But instead we cut away to endless Atlantean politicking, with Patrick Wilson’s CGI-suited Orm floating around on a war-shark (which is a thing?), working on his Julian Sands impression. Orm wants a war with humanity, so executes a false-flag submarine attack. That might lead another hero on a film-long quest to prove humanity’s innocence, but here it’s barely mentioned again; nor is a first-act tsunami felt around the world. There are bigger, er, fish to fry. There’s such entertainment in watching something so outrageously over-the-top film!

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

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- CHRISTMAS BOULEVARD

My Personal Experience: I went to Christmas Boulevard Trinoma this year December 22, 2018, together with my best friend. We went there to spend time into malls this holiday season! Come to think of it there's more things to do during this season with such little time you need to find gifts for your love ones or go to holiday rush on sale clothes but it's perfect time to unwind!!

Christmas Boulevard

Awaken the amazing Christmas Wonder as you spend it here in TriNoma with your loved ones! Brighten up the holidays as we bring you dazzling lights and colorful decorations. Play to your heart's content at the Lego Christmas Boulevard, and feel the holiday cheer with the Yuletide Rhythms: Park Music Series and Festive Fireworks shows on all five Saturdays of December. Let celebrate the season of giving with us today. Have a merry TriNoma Christmas!

Source: https://www.facebook.com/awakenamazing-christmas-wonder-at-trinoma/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

Directors: Peter Ramsey , Bob Persichetti , Rodney Rothman

Cast: Shameik Moore , Jake Johnson , Hailee Steinfeld , Liev Schreiber , Nicolas Cage , Mahershala Ali , Brian Tyree Henry , John Mulaney , Kimiko Glenn , Lauren Velez , Zoe Kravitz
Plot: Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers that transform him into the one and only Spider-Man. He meets Peter Parker, he soon realizes that there are many others who share his special, high-flying talents. Miles must use his newfound skills to battle the evil Kingpin, a hulking madman who can open portals to other universe and pull out different versions of Spider-Man into our world:)

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-2018/id-04f00000/

My Movie Review: The movie is a splash of fresh ideas pushing the limit of animation to new high visually stunning with cool colors and awesome storytelling by injecting truth to a fantasy:) Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is the best animated movie of 2018 it's a must-see makes you look things into new prospective what you thought was weird is somewhat creatively cute:) Miles Morales is dope he speak to this generation with his eccentric choice of music and graffiti expressing his art very now this is how millennial like me what to be presented doing his thing:) Expanding its universe by giving unexpected versions of Spider-Man they were relatable and inspiring in more ways than one from how they look and what era they represent it all workout:) I'm not a fan of animation but for this one I made an exception just like one, last year with Coco where culture was celebrated, while this have add value of pop-culture and where will headed:)

Critics Consensus: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse matches bold storytelling with striking animation for purely enjoyable adventure with heart humor and plenty of superhero action. The latest entry in a fully saturated genre that somehow, through sheer creative gumption, does something new. The scale feels vast, yet the spirit is joyous. It's as if everyone had set out to make the best Spider-Man movie ever, which is exactly what they've done. A full-on, fun adventure, all ignited by the film's rhapsodic animation, a dazzling collision of traditional comic-book style images and digital wizardry that give the film the warm feel of the pulpy medium from which superhero genre sprang. Does it suffer at all, as nothing less than the fourth launch of a new Spider-Man series since 2002? Not really it's different and expansive that didn't mind. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse arrives as pure cinema and perhaps glimpse into it's future:)

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

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- GRINGO CHICKEN, RIBS & FRIENDS

My Personal Experience: I went to SM North Gringo Chicken, Ribs & Friends this year November 4, 2018, together with half of my family mom was there, 2 sisters and brother-in-law. Gringo Chicken, Ribs & Friends is perfect for group dining their nachos will get you in foodie spirit and most serving will wet your palette it was a blast I really enjoyed it such a festive night.

Gringo Chicken, Ribs & Friends

If it follows that a table covered in chicken, nachos, tacos, and mojitos is equivalent to a good time, then you’re definitely going to have a blast at Gringo Chicken, Ribs, and Friends. Gringo is a newly opened Latin restaurant at SM North EDSA where servers happily yell out “Hola” when you enter and thank you when leaving. The enthusiasm hints at what you’ll get on the plate. Take, for example, the Nachos de Amigos. The tray of overloaded chips is enough to titillate anyone’s appetite, but each tiny element explodes on its own: from the smoky shreds of chicken to the sturdy but incredibly thin corn chip to the mashed beans that are delightfully tart!

Source: https://www.spot.ph/eatdrink/the-latest-eat-drink/65813/new-restaurant-alert-gringo-s-at-sm-north-edsa-quezon-city-a00049-20160405

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: MORTAL ENGINES

Director: Christian Rivers

Cast: Hera Hilmar , Robert Sheehan , Hugo Weaving , Stephen Lang , Jihae , Ronan Raftery

Plot: Millennia after the "Sixty Minute War", a cataclysmic event that destroyed much of planet Earth, cities survive the now-desolate planet by roaming the globe on huge wheels, battling each other and devouring smaller traction towns for resources. Tom Natsworthy, a low-class citizen of the moving city of London, fights for survival after encountering the fugitive Hester Shaw. The two opposite strangers forge an unlikely alliance which just may change the future:)

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/mortal-engines-2018/id-7def0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is steampunk fantasy of young adult novel that need seasoning! Mortal Engines is more style than substance this dystonian adventure hit the high notes in the trailer feature for it's awesome visual and world building but when it comes to the story falls way below the mark and the conclusion did not flourish no bite in the end fallback to ordinary! Marketing was poor too most people didn't notice the show date resulting in box office disaster! The leads are unusual perfect for diversity but lacks in personality with surprise ensemble and weird looking villain makes imbalance and not compelling enough know what they are fighting? Robert Sheehan is the actor I like in the movie his character was quite hidden in plain sight but as the story progress you see how he uncover the world outside his own world I can relate too!

Movie News: The movie starts with a great sequence introducing us to the post apocalyptic-steampunk world, and how it works. But from their on the movie is predictable and rushed, with story lines that you have seen elsewhere and executed better elsewhere. It's predictablility wouldn't hurt if the story and most of its characters were compelling enough to allow the audience to be invested and care. As the third act of the movie began I quickly tried to rummage through the entire movie trying to justify watching the movie and I was left with only a few reasons. One of them was the world created. Standout character: Shrike, solid arc and amazing design. (You have seen this character in the trailer). You get visually stunning movie but lacking on everywhere else. In a post-apocalyptic world where cities ride on wheels and consume each other to survive, two people meet in London wheel and try to stop a conspiracy!

Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1571234/

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- ART IN SKY GARDEN

My Personal Experience: I went to Sky Garden Sisig Society this year November 5, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to checkout the wall paintings and have all photograph:) It was a colorful filled day Hot outside the Sky Garden while cozy and cool inside Sisig Society! No wonder it's popular on millennials while you eat you can take a shot and post on your feed:)

Art In Sky Garden

I was really impressed with the interiors of their resto! This isn't what first comes to mind when you say a sisig joint, I was expecting more of a Filipino-themed place, but I was happy to be surprised! It's well-lit and it's got the combination of metal and wood so there was a tiny bit of touch of industrial. My favorite would be the displayed artworks which are mash-up of foreign icons and Pinoy thing: Albert Einstein snacking on dirty ice cream, and John Lennon enjoying his videoke session by belting out Freddie Aguilar's Anak. Mad props to the creators of these:0

Source: https://www.leftoverjinx.com/2016/04/sisig-society-eastwood.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: WIDOWS

Director: Steve McQueen

Cast: Viola Davis , Elizabeth Debicki , Daniel Kaluuya , Michelle Rodriguez , Cynthia Erivo , Liam Neeson , Colin Farrell , Jon Bernthal , Brian Tyree Henry , Robert Duvall , André Holland

Plot: In modern Chicago, four unrelated women meet one another and find out that they have something in common, a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities. They decide to take note from the books detailing their husbands' past robberies and finish the heist the men didn't succeed in pulling off. Their widows Veronica, Linda, Alice and Belle hoping to forge a future on their own terms, Veronica joins forces with the other three women to save life!

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/widows-2018/id-7eef0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is bold very atypical feature going to different emotional heights! Widows is profound yet so personal it has new style in creating the story from the interrupted cuts to unexpected turn of events it will leave you speechless just like how rich and dark it was! Viola Davis is the best she really owns this movie love the intensity she make acting it is so contagious you will feel it the bone and the tough woman in command suits her well good job:) Daniel Kaluuya is the actor close in stealing the spotlight I really felt strong anger towards his character it was brutal killing with no mercy that shut me up felt good when he crash in the car! It's nice to see a movie that's smarter than you and will swept your thoughts to take the journey for each character when you take it in its incredibly breathtaking such a powerful crime drama:)

Critics Consensus: Widows rounds up stellar ensemble for a heist thriller that mixes popcorn entertainment with a message - and marks another artistic leap for director Steve McQueen. A gritty romp that makes the cliché-prone heist genre feel fresh again. Enough quality action and surprises to keep it interesting. It's the dashing camerawork and broad historical awareness of Widows that makes it truly sophisticated action film and by far the best crime movie of 2018. It offers everything adults used to love about cinema. The twists and turns in Widows' plot are deeply satisfying, but it's not simply the film's clever construction that makes it so compelling; it's McQueen and Flynn's willingness to give a heist film depth and resonance. Steve McQueen has made a movie for multiplexes without sacrificing any of his individuality or greatness as a filmmaker. This is one of the best films of the year. The film swings big and mainly connects it excel in characterizations, and only stumble when confronted with straight-up genre elements:)

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/widows_2018/

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- SISIG SOCIETY

My Personal Experience: I went to Sky Garden Sisig Society this year November 5, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to have late lunch around 3:00 pm in a sunny afternoon! While waiting for our food took selfie together and when I'm about to take the food creating a fun-filled experience both in sight and mind plus fresh delicious meal put in our happy tummy:)!

Sisig Society

Filipino food is on the rise, and on its crown is that salty, spicy, chewy, fatty goodness of a dish called Sisig. The recipe that'll win the tummy of the world. And we're here to give it a big push. Sisig Society started serving guests in March 2015. We've made our mission to bring the unpretentious, absolutely glorious dish to polite society. Elevating it, without losing one shred of crunchy-bits authenticity. Having fun and playing with the dish non-stop, til the naysayer takes a nibble is won over and converted. Find it outside SM North Edsa, Sky Garden, Quezon City:)

Source: https://www.sisigsociety.com/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB

Director: Fede Alvarez

Cast: Claire Foy , Sylvia Hoeks , Sverrir Gudnason , Stephen Merchant , LaKeith Stanfield , Andreja Pejić , Cameron Britton , Vicky Krieps , Mikael Persbrandt , Volker Bruch , Claes Bang

Plot: Fired from the National Security Agency, Frans Balder recruits hacker Lisbeth Salander to steal FireWall, a computer program that can access codes for nuclear weapons worldwide. The download soon draws attention from an NSA agent who traces the activity to Stockholm. Further problems arise when Russian thugs take Lisbeth's laptop and kidnap a math whiz who can make FireWall work. Now, Lisbeth and an unlikely ally must race against time to save the boy and recover the codes to avert disaster.

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/the-girl-in-the-spider39s-web-2018/id-c7ef0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is stuck on its web yet has a certain style that's cool to witness:) The Girl in the Spider's Web is more action and less complex making it easy to follow but some scenes are overexposed making it little predictable on the flip side familiarity become positive thing when you got excited to see the scene you look forward sometimes may still surprise us:) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is still a mystery to me I didn't see that film so I have nothing to compare but one thing I notice in this franchise it focus in the past instead looking to the future! What I like about this such vigilante look and kick-ass tension from the sound editing to visual spectacle it's flawless and the showdown of the baddest bitches- strong women taking charge:)

Movie News: Claire Foy continues Stieg Larsson's 'Millennium' series as Lisbeth Salander, Swedish hacker and avenger of wronged women, in an action-thriller from director Fede Alvarez. The adventures of Lisbeth Salander, the intrepid punk-goth hacker made famous in Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series, continue in The Girl in the Spider's Web. The filmmakers take a heroic, action-packed, high-tech approach that empties out some of the originality of this unique female heroine, while pointing the movie at a rather different kind of audience from the first trio of Swedish movies and David Fincher’s 2011 remake The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. It was based on the book by David Lagercrantz that continues the series after Larsson's death.

Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/girl-spider-s-web-review-1154644

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- KTOWN VERTIS NORTH

My Personal Experience: I went to K-Town Vertis North this year November 1, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to explore the mall its in and out with unique anchor like K-Town!! Most of the photos are taken in Yabu: The House of Katsu since we didn't dine on other outlets in KTown we just check out the restaurants for our next food trip I could say its worth the crave!

K-Town Vertis North

Ayala Malls Vertis North is positioned to be the trendsetter for modern fashion, food, and fun in Quezon City, new mall and shopping experiences are expected. These are done by introducing a mix of uniquely conceptualized anchors. Mall-goers can see the cutting-edge technologies such as holograms and augmented realities at Japan Town, where dining and retail meet interaction and creativity. South Korea’s busy streets was brought to the mall through the Korean Town, a eccentrically-futuristic area that will feature Korean retail and dining concepts:)

Source: https://www.ayalaland.com.ph/new-excitements-vertis-north/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: CREED II

Director: Steven Caple Jr.

Cast: Michael B. Jordan , Sylvester Stallone , Tessa Thompson , Andre Ward , Wood Harris , Dolph Lundgren , Froilan Munteanu , Phylicia Rashad , Russell Hornsby , Sugar Ray Leonard

Plot: In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Against the wishes of trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo's son Adonis Johnson accepts a challenge from Drago's son dangerous fighter. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life date with destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Johnson and Balboa must confront shared legacy as the past comes back to haunt each man:(

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/creed-2-2018/id-11f00000/

My Movie Review: The movie is solid as rock in build and form yet still make the same impact! Creed II might be more physical than the first one and the story has more spectacle but the take-away is still the same confronting shared legacy and just go with the flow as other sequel! Michael B. Jordan is the king of the ring with more visible physicality boxing has never been interesting even his back has muscles I wish I have that body ripped and tone it's nice to look:0 Sylvester Stallone is fading this time age is showing his a little bit lumpy and his speaking voice getting worse I don't understand some words his saying to deep I don't hear that clearly:( The villains in this sequel outshines the villain from the first one I don't remember the opposing team last time the guy is huge punch felt real is scary and who knew Russians are into boxing?

Critics Consensus: Creed II's adherence to franchise formula adds up to a sequel with few true surprises, but its time-tested generational themes still pack a solid punch. The film simmers before it explodes and it maintains the slow burn for a moment too long in the quieter moments between family members. The fight scenes are decent, Stallone's still appealing, and when Bill Conti's original theme kicks in, it's impossible to resist. But please, no more. But when Caple really lets "Creed II" run wild, it's breathtaking. Hugely enjoyable, with some terrific performances and a keen eye on the continuing evolution of the series, maintaining the heart of the original. If Creed was almost as good as the Rocky, Creed II is almost as good as Creed.

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

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- YABU: THE HOUSE OF KATSU

My Personal Experience: I went to Yabu: The House Of Katsu this year November 1, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to dine in a sunny afternoon when most are done eating and some are starting to arrive for dinner. I don't know what photos to choose I'll post them all:) Yabu in Vertis North has fresh ambiance and spacious place enough to dine family and friends!

Yabu: The House Of Katsu

Yabu is a homegrown Japanese concept that specializes in all things katsu. Their Kurobuta Pork set is the most popular item on the menu and comes with unlimited rice, cabbage salad and fruits. Recommended Dish is Rosu Original Katsudon served with unlimited Japanese white rice, miso soup, pickles, cabbage with choice of dressing and  bowl of fruit. Appretizer like Korokke Tamago a jumbo potato croquette, stuffed with soft-boiled egg and coated with crispy golden panko. Topped with fried nori and served with an tartar sauce for a creamy finish.

Source: https://ph.phonebooky.com/restaurant/yabu-house-of-katsu-vertis-north

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: ROBIN HOOD

Director: Otto Bathurst

Cast: Taron Egerton , Jamie Foxx , Eve Hewson , Jamie Dornan , Lara Rossi , Tim Minchin , Ben Mendelsohn , Paul Anderson , Scot Greenan , Josh Herdman , Cornelius Booth , Ian Peck

Plot: Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown commander (Ben Mendelsohn) in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/robin-hood-origins-2018/id-e2ef0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is young at heart and surprisingly much fun than the old classic! Robin Hood 2018 is far from the serious adaptations so better not compare cause this one is getting to another direction which is light and easy sitting rather than grim and dark storytelling! The critics judged this film harshly without considering the good points like this new take bring young blood to the quest and the story has bit twist but not complicated is easy to understand:) Ben Mendelsohn is tough-looking man that commands hierarchy and respect little bit intimating perfect for his role and the sudden death was unexpected act leaving him hang upon his neck:) At first I was hesitant to watch because of the low ratings and negative reviews in this movie but forget about the critics saying and experience it for yourself I really enjoy such a good time!

Movie News: An action-heavy, retrofitted-for-youth 'Robin Hood' shouldn't work, but it's more honest fun than the Kevin Costner or Russell Crowe versions. If you’re a purist about Robin Hood, then you probably won’t go for “Robin Hood.” It’s a let’s-retrofit-the-legend-for-the-kids movie, and it’s not shy about its fast and furious action-and-attitude makeover tendencies. The battle scenes, fought with bows and arrows, really are battles, in which the arrows land with the force of bullets, destroying on contact. And in case that isn’t enough for you…the movie is an origin story! None of the new “Robin Hood” takes place in Sherwood Forest. It’s set in the castle corridors and teeming streets of Nottingham, a vast medieval village where Robin, an aristocrat who returns after fighting for the British in Arabia, learns that his family estate has been seized by the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn). Robin also loses his squeeze, Marian, who was told by the sheriff that he was killed in battle. (That’s why she’s now with Dornan’s Will.) The movie is about how a broken dude turns himself into a freedom fighter.

Source: https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/robin-hood-review-1203033148/

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- VERTIS NORTH CHRISTMAS

My Personal Experience: I went to Vertis North Mall this year November 1, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to unwind and window shop suddenly we felt the holiday spirit upon entrance from triangular tree and colorful stars to big jack stones and giant spinner. Christmas Vibe is really alive wherever every corner design to make people merry go around:)!

Vertis North Christmas

A few hangout places up north have emerged lately and one of them is the newly opened shopping destination, the Ayala Malls Vertis North. According to the management of the Ayala Malls, this would be their first commercial and leisure hub to cater to the constantly changing hip lifestyle of today’s young generation. As more festive decors light up the road, and more Christmas tunes fill the airwaves, there’s no doubt that the season of giving is almost here now.

Source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/travel-and-tourism/2017/10/23/1751676/5-way