TRAVEL TO MOVIES: ALADDIN

Director: Guy Ritchie

Cast: Mena Massoud , Naomi Scott , Will Smith , Marwan Kenzari , Alan Tudyk , Numan Acar , Navid Negahban , Nasim Pedrad , Frank Welker , Billy Magnussen , Aubrey Lin , Jordan Nash
Plot: This live-action retelling of 1992`s "Aladdin" follows a street thief named Aladdin, who lives off stealing items in Agrabah but at the same time dreams of becoming a prince and marrying Princess Jasmine. He stumbles upon a magical lamp where a genie rests in it. Because Aladdin freed him, the genie grants him three wishes that can later change his life. However, an evil Grand Vizier learns about this magical lamp and attempts to steal it from Aladdin and have Genie all to himself.

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/disney39s-aladdin-2019/id-daf00000/

My Movie Review: The movie is magical beyond compare it surprisingly took my breath away! Aladdin is beautiful caught me in spell of a whole new world of wonders seeing things vivid as great production value in the parade, songs that fuel inspiration and story that mend the heart:) Better than the cartoons in a way emotions are felt humane and the genie has more wisdom and sass to show his personality as this live-action is more lively, festive fun you'll be entertain! Mena Massoud is very charismatic you can really identify Aladdin with his Distinct Arabic Look! Naomi Scott is also a plus as Jasmine transcends elegance and modesty of the princess that stand with her morals only flaw I could say is that one awkward song number towards the end:( It's for the whole family no matter the age group everyone will enjoy the comic act of the genie Will Smith really puts you in a good mood and a little bit danger with Jafar never fail to amaze:)

My Favorite Term: Arabian Nights (The opening song from Aladdin)

Arabian Nights is the music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman. It was performed by the Peddler (singing voice by the late Bruce Adler). Howard Ashman and Alan Menken had written several reprises, but they were ultimately cut from the final film. An alternate version of the song utilizing lyrics from the original demo was later featured in The Return of Jafar, performed by Brian Hannan. This version was also used as the main titles theme for the Aladdin television series. Aladdin and the King of Thieves features a reprise performed by Bruce Adler, which was originally recorded for the first film. The live-action film Aladdin features new lyrics for the song written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul as performed by actor Will Smith! The melody for the song can be heard in the teaser's trailer for the live-action remake. In the final movie' the original lyrics were changed in order to tone down some of violence references!

Source: https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Arabian_Nights

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- XIMEN WALKER STREET

My Personal Experience: I went to Ximen Walker Street this year April 21, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to window shop and roam around to their big shopper's paradise! Xi-Men Walker is a haven of bargains you can find the coolest brand of clothing, boutiques, bags and shoes to the trendy restaurants you can only find up to delicacies and souvenir shop!

Ximen Walker Street

Ximen Walker Street is a business area near the Ximen Station. Every night many people are in this area for walking and shopping. This area is suitable for buying clothes, foods, camera and other things or watching cinema. Many cinema buildings are here to enjoy. To go there, ride the Green line or Blue Line MRT and get off at Ximen Station. Choose Exit 6 easy access!

Source: https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-Ximending-Wanhua_Taipei.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: JOHN WICK CHAPTER 3: PARABELLUM

Director: Chad Stahelski

Cast: Keanu Reeves ,Ian McShane , Laurence Fishburne , Asia Kate Dillon , Anjelica Huston , Halle Berry ,Lance Reddick , Mark Dacascos , Robin Lord Taylor , Said Taghmaoui , Tiler Peck

Plot: In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, Legendary hitman John Wick is on the run for two reasons: a USD14 million global contract out on his life has turned him into the target of the world`s top assassins, and he has also broken a central rule by killing a High Table member on Continental Hotel grounds. He is given a one-hour grace period by the Continental`s manager, Winston, to escape before his membership is revoked and he is banned from all services. This will be his only chance to fight and his way out of New York City!

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/john-wick-chapter-3-parabellum-2019/id-b8f00000/

My Movie Review: The movie is the most anticipated chapter in this multi-fly action franchise:) John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum is beyond reach continuing to expand it's universe started as a sleeper hit of awesome action now a mega blockbuster fueled with stylish undefeated heroin! Running around in New York in the middle of the city on a rainy night was a great start to the movie so monumental the adrenaline rush start to kicks in and suggest to be with higher stake! As the time takes a tool becoming Excomminacado means that John Wick becomes persona non grata and loses all access and privileges to underworld resources plus almost everyone who has access what's to kill him with a bounty in his head 7-foot man try to kill him in a library! Those are the best parts plus the scene in Casablanca were Sofia show up with two mad dogs and walking on a uphill dessert giving all far away world vibes you don't know what lies ahead:) The worst part was in the Continental when the action suppose to intensify but fall short lesser impact was delivered not spontaneous in terms of sequence luckily the end gave unusual bite:)

Critics Consensus: John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum reloads for another hard-hitting round of the brilliantly choreographed, over-the-top action that fans of the franchise demand. It's fun, entertaining romp that knows it's ridiculous from the moment that Wick takes out a towering 7-footer by beating him to death in a library with a book. While the third film in the franchise fails to live up to the incredible precedent set by the first two, there's plenty of reason to love the latest adventure of Mr. Wick. Parabellum just piles on the action, essentially shoving candy down your throat, which is delicious, but in no way nutritious or filling. [It's] more musical than generic actioner wherein the choreography and players serve as visual lyrics augmenting the pared down plot punctuated by staccato bursts of detail. Superior exercises in action-movie formalism, the John Wick movies evoke everything from Fritz Lang's silent thrillers to Gene Kelly's musicals. While "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" is an easy movie to recommend, it must be added that it's a hard movie to love, it exploits action genre's resources to the fullest!

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/john_wick_chapter_3_parabellum

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- TAIPEI XIMENDING

My Personal Experience: I went to Taipei Ximending this year April 21, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to kick off our first day starting too the most popular shopping district:) Ximending is colorful and vibrant the people walking around adds more life to the city as tourist I'm little bit culture shock but in good way to blend in the crowd there's harmony amidst chaos:)

Taipei Ximending

Located in west Taipei, Ximending is one of the most popular tourist spots among both local and international travelers. Ximending features a wide selection of fashionable clothing and accessories in many styles include Japanese, Chinese and Western. Ximending is similar to Shibuya in Japan, both are famed for a diversity of entertainments and activities that allure large numbers of young people and young adults. It is often a gathering site for young people and has been noted the most fashionable and popular shopping area in Taiwan. Ximending is often crowded by visitors and tourists as there are abundant options of shops and restaurants:)

Source: https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/taipei/ximending.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: AFTER

Director: Jenny Gage

Cast: Josephine Langford , Hero Fiennes-Tiffin , Selma Blair , Inanna Sarkis , Samuel Larsen , Khadijha Red Thunder , Peter Gallagher , Jennifer Beals , Shane Paul Mc Ghie , Dylan Arnold

Plot: Based on Anna Todd's best-selling novel which became a publishing sensation on social storytelling platform Wattpad, AFTER follows Tessa (Langford), a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart, as she enters her first semester in college. Armed with grand ambitions for her future, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets the dark and mysterious Hardin Scott (Fiennes-Tiffin), a magnetic, brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself and what she really want out of life.

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/after_2019

My Movie Review: The movie is fresh young teen flick reckless love and lust go hand on hand with a delight of little bit danger and mystery you'll feel the vibe and might caught you off guard! After is really good seeing new actors act on the big screen it's so refreshing with a squad goal of cool kids in college- one can go right doing bad or wrong it's your first on almost everything:) The chemistry between the two lead pulls you in to the emotion as you can feel the feels and experience the sweet kind of love, innocent yet provocative, sometimes intense and teasing us with what's to come lack of danger maybe an issue but I'm loving the spark they bring together! I'm trying to understand the negative reviews all about maybe the critics expect dark secrets to come out as the trailer suggest after the reveal was nothing much and less deep than expect:() Against all odds I find myself amuse how the movie turned out I love every moment of it makes me want to fall in love once I found the right person- others think less I find it simple yet poetic!!

Other's Review: Honestly I have been waiting for this movie for ages!! Since I love all the books so much! The movie and the book are very different to each other but still similar to each other in another way which was a nice new take on the story. The new scenes that were added in the movie were really cute and fun to watch too. I think both Hero and Josephine did a great job in portraying Hardin and Tessa. Josephine is really what I pictured Tessa to look and be like and her acting was enjoyable. I loved his portrayal of Hardin Scoot I thought he did a fantastic job even though Hardin was a lot more softer in the movie than in the book which didn't really please me and a fan of the book but I felt it worked well with the story line of the movie. Other characters didn't get much screen time in the movie which was a shame but none the less I hope there will be a sequel to the movie as there is a lot more to the story of Hardin and Tessa!

Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4126476/reviews?ref_=tt_urv

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- RELAX 1 HOTEL RELAX

My Personal Experience: I went to Relax 1 Hotel Relax this year April 21, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to check-in for 3 days put our luggage's on the lobby since our rooms are not ready and start exploring around the area. Hotel Relax I & Relax II & Relax III are all at the heart of Taipei city, near Taipei Main Station and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store, with a wide variety of transportation choice including train, high-speed rail, metro trail and bus:)

Relax 1 Hotel Relax

Travel is for recreation and relaxation. Be it for business, sightseeing or honeymoon, your stay deserves deep relaxation and great satisfaction. Travel is for fun and freedom. “Travel as you like” is the best way to free your body and mind. Travel is for discovery and adventure. Every trip is the beginning of a cultural dialogue and a wonderful experience. Hotel Relax provides comfortable rooms at convenient location to bring you satisfying stay and memorable moment. Hotel Relax we are a group consist of contemporary artists, interior designers and marketing experts aiming to provide quality service and all environment for your comfort and satisfaction:)

Source: http://www.hotelrelaxclub.com/relax1/en/about.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU

Director: Rob Letterman

Cast: Ryan Reynolds , Justice Smith , Kathryn Newton , Ken Watanabe , Suki Waterhouse , Omar Chaparro , Karan Soni , Rita Ora , Bill Nighy , Chris Geere , Ryoma Takeuchi , Jag Patel

Plot: Ace detective Harry Goodman has mysteriously gone missing. His 21-year-old son Tim goes searching for him, with the help of Harry`s former Pokemon partner, Detective Pikachu. Together, they chase clues through the neon-lit streets of Ryme, a modern metropolis where humans and Pokemon live side by side, encountering various kinds of Pokemon characters. This leads to their discovery of a shocking plan that threatens the whole Pokemon universe and could destroy the peaceful co-existence between humans and Pokemon.

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/pokmon-detective-pikachu-2019/id-b5f00000/

My Movie Review: The movie is majestic its cuteness overload the best video game franchise ever nostalgic since I love Pokemon when I was young yet presented in modern extravaganza! Detective Pikachu is a very good concept set in a live-action adventure that the viewers like to watch but doesn't lose its cartoonist root surprising us with different Pokemon original and new! Ryan Reynolds is the perfect choice to voice over Pikachu love the sarcasm he bring to the big star of the Pokemon franchise his fluffy and small yellow creature almost contrasting but works! Ditto is the most dangerous Pokemon in my opinion it can transform to anything Pokemon and posses their powers once transform as can copy human in action very mysterious and harmful! The Ryme City is filled with dreams where humans and Pokemon can interact freely my friend and I were gashing once we saw this I try to name each Pokemon that appear in the screen and my friend told me the names when I don't know which is which it was fun and a great time!

Critics Consensus: Pokémon Detective Pikachu may not take its wonderfully bizarre premise as far as it could have, but this offbeat adaptation should catch most -- if not all -- of the franchise's fans. Reynolds is in his element when allowed to be goofy, and this stuff is nothing if not surreal, especially in the second act. Fortunately, the ever-likeable Reynolds is equal to the task, channelling the savvy exuberance of his Deadpool persona. There's something admirable about a film that isn't afraid to have some fun with a property so established - and beloved - by its core audience. The central mystery of Detective Pikachu is lackluster-and sends a slightly problematic message about people with disabilities-but the production design is an impressive achievement. If you're on the younger side of pocket monsters, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu will not disappoint you. It's a strong starting point for a live-action franchise:)

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

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- TAIPEI MAIN STATION (A1)

My Personal Experience: I went to Taiwan Taipei Main Station (A1) this year April 21, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to start our tour right after Taoyuan International Airport! Apparently most places here are connected by their railways so it's convenient to travel around the city plus this station has shopping facilities in and nearby to the hotel's we tourists check-in!

Taipei Main Station (A1)

Widely considered the centre of Taipei City, Taipei Main Station is the main transportation hub for both the city and for northern Taiwan. Originally opened as Taipei Railway Station in 1891, the complex is one of the most popular meeting places in Taipei City. The area surrounding the station is primarily a commercial district very popular with tourists, students, and commuters as Taipei Main Station is the primary interchange station for the city. Many visitors choose to stay in a hotel nearby Taipei Main Station. Taipei Main Station (A1) is the first station along the line, with both express and commuter local services out west towards Taoyuan International Airport!

Source: https://guidetotaipei.com/visit/taipei-main-station-台北車站

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE HUSTLE

Director: Chris Addison

Cast: Anne Hathaway , Rebel Wilson , Alex Sharp , Ingrid Oliver , Dean Norris , Emma Davies
Plot: Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway have winning chemistry as a pair of con artists plying their trade in stunning seaside town in the south of France. Josephine Chesterfield (Hathaway) is a glamorous, seductive Brit with a sprawling home in Beaumont-sur-Mer and a penchant for defrauding gullible wealthy men from all corners of the world. Into well-ordered, meticulously moneyed world bursts Penny Rust (Wilson), an Aussie who is as free-form and fun-loving as Josephine is calculated and cunning. Where Penny amasses wads of cash by ripping off her marks in neighborhood bars, Josephine fills her safe with massive diamonds after ensnaring her prey in glitzy casinos. Despite their different methods, both are masters of the art of the fleece so they con the men that have wronged women. Wilson's talent for physicality and Hathaway's withering wit are a combustible combination as the pair of scammers pull out all the stops to swindle a naïve tech billionaire (Alex Sharp).

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hustle_2019

My Movie Review: The movie will take you in a finer place but the story will take you nowhere! The Hustle is a sissy film expect something less even the trailer looks good don't be fooled it's a con you will learn unnecessary tricks you don't need just enjoy the viewing and some laughs! Rebel Wilson is full of crap I'm not amuse to her unlike before I think she lose her mojo back in Pitch Perfect 3 I don't believe her acting I have enough but she's still funny given good material How To Be Single is my favorite of her looking for that wit I love about here just cut some slack! Anne Hathaway looks good in every screen time she'll get here you'll see her signature looks in a fancy dresses with different hair styles that's why I watch what a great asset to showcase:) Alex Sharp is the unexpected twist here tricking the girls in emotional and intellectual aspect but they ruin the scam when he suddenly show up teaming with them wish they figure out else!

Rotten Watch Prediction: If there's a lesson I learned from the trailer for The Hustle, it's that if you want to take power from someone, you should just run a couple of cons on them and bilk them out of all their cash. Apparently that's how you beat the bad dudes - by hitting them where it hurts the most. It’s hard to know where critics are going to land on this movie. On the one hand, we have two great actresses in Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson carrying the comedic load and that could be enough to get the job done. On the other hand, this is a movie about two (probably) unsympathetic con-artists whose freedom comes from scamming rich dudes out of their fortunes. Ultimately comedies like this really don't seem to fall in the critics' favor, and I suspect that this remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ends up on the rotten side! I'm not reviewing these movies' but rather predicting where they end up on the Tomatometer 41%!!

Source: https://www.cinemablend.com/2471294/this-rotten-week-predicting-the-hustle-reviews

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- TAOYUAN AIRPORT

My Personal Experience: I went to Taiwan Taipei Taoyuan Airport this year April 21, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to visit the country nearest to the north for the first time:) Taiwan is the 6th place I've explore around Asia I'm so happy to share what happen arriving on the airport our luggage come later than expect! Instead of panic we have time to roam around:)

Taoyuan Airport

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Taipei Taoyuan Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. You’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, and nearby hotels. There’s decent amount of Asian and Western food outlets and shops. Several restaurants and at least 3 convenience stores are open 24 hours to help you prepare for your overnight stay. Other airport highlights include the indoor art gardens, themed rest zones, and free shower facilities:)

Source: https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/taipei-taoyuan-airport-guide.htm#hotels