TRAVEL TO MOVIES: WILDLING

Director: Fritz Böhm

Cast: Bel Powley , Liv Tyler , Brad Dourif , Collin Kelly-Sordelet , James LeGros , Mike Faist

Plot: A teenage girl's coming of age comes with a terrifying twist in this spellbinding take on the werewolf legend. Since birth, Anna (Bel Powley) has been raised in isolation by a man she knows only as Daddy (Chucky star Brad Dourif) who has done everything possible to conceal the truth about the girl's origins from her. But when the teenage Anna is suddenly thrust into the real world under the protection of no-nonsense police officer Ellen (Liv Tyler), it soon becomes clear that the young woman is far from ordinary. Unable to adjust to a normal life, Anna finds herself drawn instead to the wild freedom of the forest while struggling to resist the growing bloodlust that has awakened inside her. This moodily atmospheric thriller combines supernatural scares with a myth-like tale of self discovery.

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

My Movie Review: The movie is promising supernatural craft hidden in the dark of the woods:) Wildling is outlandish horror that waited for its prey to attack before unleashing her inner beast! Lots of hidden gems found in this film the legendary werewolf stage gone wild quite disgusting but brilliant when bloody tooth come off that's the turning point as it became raw and effective:) Bel Powley is ferocious unpredictable act worth seeing performance of untamed coming of age monster teen in a world full of uncertainty confused on her existence and what path to choose? Collin Kelly-Sordelet is a breath of fresh air his presence keeps this movie light balancing the darkness of Anna making romantic gesture like company in the woods until she found the light!

Critics Consensus: A clever, sharp-fanged mélange of classic midnight-movie horror and modern indie ingenuity. The first hour or so of the movie was honestly quite good in my opinion. The acting, while not being great was good enough, the story was interesting and it succeeded at being an original monster movie. A supernatural “What’s Happening to My Body?” parable in company with “Carrie,” “Ginger Snaps” and last year’s “Thelma,” Wildling is low-key with an undertone of menace, skillfully directed by Fritz Böhm in his feature debut (though some of his nighttime scenes are so dark it genuinely hard to tell what really going on).

Source: http://www.metacritic.com/movie/wildling

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- CHICKEN UP BUANGKOK

My Personal Experience: I went to Chicken Up Buangkok this year May 5, 2018, together with my brother and sister. We went there to have siblings eat out in my last days in Singapore. Chicken Up is Korean Restaurant that's new to me since it's my first time stop by in Buangkok:) Lot unique food choices like Lotus Root Fries, Spam Rice Balls, and Bulgogi Beef Veggie Rice.

Chicken Up Buangkok

Founded in 2010 Chicken Up remains forefront to a contemporary approach to Korean cuisine! The brand has been labelled as Singapore’s #1 Korean Fried Chicken due to its world-class fried chicken creations; Ganjang Soya chicken wings, Yangnyum chicken wings, Finger wings, and the original Crispy fried chicken. The secret of its popularity starts on how each chicken part is treated for 12 hours in marinating process using an original recipe then deep-fried to perfection to seal in all the spices so every Chicken Up bite means a burst of delectable flavor!!

Source: http://www.chicken-up.com/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB

Director: James Cox

Cast: Ansel Elgort , Taron Egerton , Emma Roberts , Kevin Spacey , Billie Lourd , Cary Elwes , Jeremy Irvine , Suki Waterhouse , Judd Nelson , Waleed Zuaiter , Ryan Rottman , Alicia Sanz , Billy Slaughter , Rossana Arquette , Bokeem Woodbine , Thomas Cocquerel , Kenneth Bryan

Plot: A group of wealthy boys in Los Angeles during the early 1980s establish a 'get-rich-quick' scam that turns deadly. Billionaire Boys Club is an upcoming American biographical crime drama film directed by James Cox and co-written with Captain Mauzner. The film is based on the real life Billionaire Boys Club active in Southern California during the 1980s. The film stars Ansel Elgort, Taron Egerton, Kevin Spacey, Emma Roberts, Jeremy Irvine, Thomas Cocquerel, Rosanna Arquette, Cary Elwes and Judd Nelson.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billionaire_Boys_Club_(2018_film)

My Movie Review: The movie is outdated due to late released like cable flick you see in HBO. There's nothing wrong with that cause I have fun watching in cable TV but we seen this kind of  Wolf Of Wall Street is hit back 5 years ago and new films must be brought out in the big screen Billionaire Boys Club is kind simpler version of War Dogs two boys involved in rick-quick scam! The young cast like Ansel Elgort, Taron Egerton, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, was the reason you want to see this and unexpected deadly shot are the strength that's why its still watchable:) Kevin Spacey is not edit out in this film despite his recent allegation controversy in Hollywood:(

Fun Facts: Ansel Elgort and Taron Egerton were both in the running for the role of young Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).  Emma Roberts was originally to join the fifth season of American Horror Story (2011), but she dropped out in order to shoot this movie. Unlike with All the Money in the World (2017), Kevin Spacey's performance was kept intact despite sexual misconduct allegations. Judd Nelson, who here plays Ryan Hunt, played Joe Hunt in Billionaire Boys Club (1987). Ansel Elgort and Kevin Spacey also starred in Baby Driver (2017), although this film shot first. Billie Lourd, Emma Roberts, and Deneen Tyler all in Scream Queens (2015).

Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5179598/trivia?ref_=tt_trv_trv

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- YAKIYAKIBO TEPPANYAKI

My Personal Experience: I went to Yakiyakibo Teppanyaki Restaurant this year May 3, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to experience authentic dishes like wagyu beef or udon! Yakiyakibo Teppanyaki is found in the Nex Mall in Serangoon conveniently suited in the middle violet and yellow line that's why its perfect setting for family-friend night out you meet half way:)

Yakiyakibo Teppanyaki

Located at NEX within Shokutsu Ten Japanese Food Street and just a few minutes away from Serangoon MRT station, Yakiyakibo Teppanyaki Restaurant offers delectable Japanese cuisine that will surely satisfy your taste buds. Yaki Yaki Bo is the ideal place to head to for a fantastic Teppanyaki experience, where chefs show off their amazing culinary skills, flipping, tossing and setting your food right before your very eyes! Items to look forward to include the Okonomiyaki!

Source: https://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/yakiyakibo_teppanyaki_restaurant__nex/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN

Director: Ol Parker

Cast: Meryl Streep , Amanda Seyfried , Lily James , Cher , Pierce Brosnan , Dominic Cooper , Colin Firth , Stellan Skarsgard , Christine Baranski , Julie Walters , Naoko Mori , Andy Garcia , Celia Imrie , Jeremy Irvine , Hugh Skinner , Togo Igawa , Gerald Monaco , Panos Mouzourakis

Plot: As the film goes back and forth in time to show how relationships forged in the past resonate in the present, Lily James (Cinderella) will play the role of Young Donna. Filling the roles of Young Rosie and Young Tanya are Alexa Davies (A Brilliant Young Mind) and Jessica Keenan Wynn (Broadway's Beautiful). Young Sam will be played by Jeremy Irvine (War Horse) while the Young Bill is Josh Dylan (Allied) and Young Harry is Hugh Skinner (Kill Your Friends).

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

My Movie Review: The movie is sensational the upbeat song number put infectious emotions! Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again is a musical sequel that embraces it's silliness to the point it's becoming part magical to the feels and amusing to the eyes with funny moment most the time:) Meryl Streep is the spirit of the first film her character's untimely passing come as shock that I didn't saw coming until Amanda Seyfried pick-up the pieces and re-build the hotel for her mom. Lily James is capturing youth as she plays Young Donna who seeks life-changing trip as she find love and heartbreak in place she settle in cheerful presence radiant in the beautiful island:)

Movie News: Five years since the events of Mamma Mia, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) plans to re-open the renovated Hotel Bella Donna with a party reuniting her family and friends. Nearly 30 years earlier, a young Donna (Lily James) ventures on a life-changing summer holiday that will lead her to the three loves of her life, and the Greek island of Kalokairi. With its all-star cast (Streep! Firth! Brosnan!), relentless and all-killer ABBA soundtrack, Mamma Mia! might just be the The Godfather of so-camp-it’s-classic jukebox musicals. Kudos to writer-director Ol Parker for pitching the cleverly titled sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again part sequel reuniting the original cast, part prequel recounting the summer that first brought Donna to Kalokairi, Greece!

Source: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/mamma-mia-go/review/

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- PASARBELLA

My Personal Experience: I went to Suntec City PasarBella this year April 27, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to discover fun hangout spot and dine in this eclectic food haven! PasarBella is diverse in style the food hub is perfect for young professionals to go after work or people just want to have fun plus the eye popping graffiti art and big lights giving London Vibe:)

PasarBella

Inspired by markets around the world, PasarBella is an amalgamation of the quirky and rustic interiors of Covent Garden in London, and the rich aromatic scents of fresh, organic produce in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market. This family-oriented market retreat been a passion project from the start and stay true to it's goal of being warm, community-based, open-concept market.

Source: http://pasarbella.com/story/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: SKYSCRAPER

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber

Cast: Dwayne Johnson , Neve Campbell , Byron Mann , Pablo Schreiber , Hannah Quinlivan

Plot: Will Ford, a former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran, now holds a job assessing security for skyscrapers. During an assignment in China, he gets framed for a fire that has suddenly set the tallest, safest building in the world ablaze. Now not only does he have to clear his name and track the real culprits, he will also have to find a way to rescue his family who is trapped inside the burning building.

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/skyscraper-2018/id-6bef0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is full of suspense in scale of heights and family saving mission! Skyscraper is towering inferno in a bright city night cap makes for perfect summer blockbusters amid start on what's to come in sometimes predictable yet still enjoyable action outlandish fun:) Dwayne Johnson rocks in this motion feature as he'll make impossible seems possible in times of trouble you think you seen it all but there are shots that comes in bag of tricks pop out fresh! The ending doesn't match the intensity of the two-thirds of the film when it brought back the simple conclusion that family comes together in the midst of the crowd and all is well and done.

Critics Consensus: Well-cast yet derivative, Skyscraper isn't exactly a towering action thriller but it's solidly constructed enough to stand among the genre's mildly diverting feature. Fittingly, considering all the shutouts to duct tape, most of the movie feels as though it were patched together with the sticky stuff. As a streaming option on a slow night or a long flight, the movie has its uses. But you've seen almost all of this with more wit and a better villain. The movie is great because the star makes it so; he's a soft soul in an action-hard body. When you see Dwayne Johnson he'll choose films that play it safe and entertain his audience in pleasing way!

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/skyscraper_2018/

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- ESPLANADE MRT STATION

My Personal Experience: I went to Esplanade MRT Station this year April 27, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to take fast trip to one of the city best hangout spot in night time:) Esplanade is a must-see for millennials cause it has a vast range cool and colorful sighting yet sometimes we had to make unexpected stop like when bought desserts near the MRT Station:)

Esplanade MRT Station

Esplanade MRT Station (CC3) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Circle Line in Downtown Core, Singapore. Located at the junction of Bras Basah Road, Raffles Boulevard and Nicoll Highway, the station is in close proximity to the War Memorial Park, New Suntec City Mall and Suntec Place Singapore International Conventions and Exhibition Center.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esplanade_MRT_station

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO

Director: Stefano Sollima

Cast: Benicio Del Toro , Josh Brolin , Isabela Moner , Catherine Keener , Jeffrey Donovan , Manuel Garcia-Rulfo , Ian Bohen , Matthew Modine , Jake Picking , Tasha Ames , Bruno Bichir

Plot: In Sicario: Day of the Soldado, the series begins a new chapter. In the drug war, there are no rules--and as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border, federal agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) calls on the mysterious Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro), whose family was murdered by a cartel kingpin, to escalate the war in nefarious ways. Alejandro kidnaps the kingpin's daughter to inflame the conflict--but when the girl is seen as collateral damage, her fate will come between the two men as they question everything they are fighting!

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

My Movie Review: The movie is complex and gritty drug war sequel that often shock and awe! Sicaro: Day Of Soldado is intense gruesome thriller mostly fueled with violent acts like multiple gunshots, brutal shootouts and bloody encounters, that duel in Mexican Cartel and U.S Border! This is one of my favorite movies in 2018 that works best when it sticks to its own raw brand of truth and seeks darker grim on what is important in times of morally ambiguous confusing fate? Benicio Del Toro is a force finally has a franchise of his own this sequel belongs to him it deals with both physical and emotional aspects the performance was spot on and believable overall:)

Critics Consensus: This sequel to Sicario is solid enough in storytelling with some inspired elements. But the special touches that made the original great are glaringly absent. In Sicario: Day of the Soldado, what remains is a strong who understands the world of men balancing on the edge of injustice and returning actors Del Toro and Brolin. The director is Stefano Sollima from Italy. Del Toro who was flat-out amazing in the original, still great here in this sequel his Gillick is quite touching as he forms a bond with Isabela and seeks refuge with a deaf man living in the middle of the desert. Sicario: Day of the Soldado is still worth sturdy entertainment!

Source: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/sicario-day-of-the-soldado

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- SUNTEC CITY MALL

My Personal Experience: I went Suntec City Mall this year April 27, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to explore the night in the mall see what's going on in this side of the city. Suntec City is new to me again cause it's been too long since my first visit and don't remember mall spot mostly undergo to renovation after same day visit April 27, 2011, exactly 7 years ago!

Suntec City Mall

Suntec City is a vast complex boasting a shopping mall, an exhibition and conference center and office tower blocks. Due to its sheer size there are few flagship stores including Carrefour Hypermarket and electronics specialist Harvey Norman. There's movie theater, video arcades and fair held to the odd sporting tournament. Suntec shopping mall is the second largest after Vivo City with total of 360 retail outlets over four floors featuring brand names and restaurants. Promotions and sales are regular features- tourist card offering discounts for visiting shoppers!!

Source: http://www.singapore-guide.com/singapore-shopping/suntec-city.htm

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

Director: Peyton Reed

Cast: Paul Rudd , Evangeline Lilly , Michael Douglas , Hannah John-Kamen , Michael Peña , Michelle Pfeiffer , Laurence Fishburne , Walton Goggins , Randall Park , David Dastmalchian , Judy Greer , Bobby Cannavale , Abby Ryder Fortson , Rob Archer , Joshua Mikel , T.I.P Harris

Plot: In the aftermath of 'Captain America: Civil War,' Scott Lang grapples with consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to re-balance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he's confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from their past as the dynamic duo finds itself in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy.

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/marvel-s-ant-man-and-the-wasp-2018/id-9eec0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is resourceful takes us to hilariously good enjoyable adventure:) Ant-Man And The Wasp is laid back worthy sequel that bring back action-packed harmless fun the old good days of superhero try to stay out of trouble with the law and get us to their world. This movie stay true to it's core giving us tale that's engaging in motion and warm heart stands alone with confidence creating new view to save what's left in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The group works well in light playful insight while getting the job done resulting in entertaining heck of time and clever ride as always playing with size from giant to tiny that work every time:)

Critics Consensus: A lighter, brighter superhero movie powered by the effortless charisma of Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly, Ant-Man and The Wasp a offers much-needed MCU palate cleanser. Ant-Man and the Wasp is an eager puppy of a $100 million superhero tent pole and knows precisely where on your face to lick you. Marvel Studios succeeds again and this sequel makes it clear that in the future, Ant-Man could become an even more important character in the MCU. This one tangles us up cheerfully, its high-tech bedazzlement and witty beguilement, never loosening its grip. Ant-Man and the Wasp delivers what it promises, maybe a little more:)

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

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- H&M SUNTEC CITY

My Personal Experience: I went to H&M Suntec City this year April 27, 2018, together with my sister. We went there to meet-up after my sister working hours to have some fun night out:) H&M is my favorite clothing line cause most things they sell fits my body unlike other brands and you don't have to sacrifice your style with size they have variety to choose that you can try!

H&M Suntec City

This Swedish fast-fashion brand is the perfect spot to pick up affordable and stylish new threads for the whole family. Beside menswear, there’s a dedicated children’s section in the store your kids be kitted out in the latest trends. Whether you’re looking for light basics to suit Singapore’s warm climate or you got unexpected toilet situation on hand H&M has you sorted:)

Source: https://www.timeout.com/singapore/shopping/h-m-suntec-city

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: TAG

Director: Jeff Tomsic

Cast: Jeremy Renner , Ed Helms , Jon Hamm , Jake Johnson , Hannibal Buress , Isla Fisher , Annabelle Wallis , Leslie Bibb , Rashida Jones , Brian Dennehy , Nora Dunn , Deedra Jordan

Plot: One month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running for a no-holds-barred game of tag -- risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take one another down. This time, the game coincides with the wedding of the only undefeated player. What should be easy target soon becomes all-out war as he knows they're coming to get him!!

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/tag-2018/id-61ef0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is playful friendship comedy that seems to be funny but it's not:( Tag is high concept splash of random acts might often emphasize with some slow motion shots and fast action adrenaline that tough act to blow perform with star-studded out of the box cast:) Jeremy Renner is the man to beat and stand out with this role as slick and confident stunt guy who know all the tricks in getting away game surpassing friends- his best performance to date! I know it's a true story and I get the humor but made a bad move rubbing to our faces the real guys who plays tag spoiled the fun! makes me feel bad and somehow sad it killed the fantasy:(

Movie News: The concept for this comedy sounds like fun, but in practice it turns out to be pretty thin. Rather than projecting the stressful enjoyment of the constant fear of being caught, Tag presents a game that's regulated and taken for granted that the actual action comes in short. The whole thing feels blatantly stretched out to cover its 100-minute running time. There isn't much conflict everyone agrees on the rules, and no one gets seriously hurt despite falls that would cripple real people. And the oft-repeated intended lesson that you get old if you stop playing games feels ham-handed. With cast this talented it's surprise for comedy to fall this flat.

Source: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/tag