TRAVEL TO MOVIES: READY OR NOT

Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin , Tyler Gillett

Cast: Samara Weaving , Adam Brody , Henry Czerny , Andie MacDowell , Melanie Scrofano , Mark O'Brien IX, Elyse Levesque , Kristian Bruun , Nicky Guadagni , John Ralston , Nat Faxon

Plot:  Ready Or Not follows a young bride (Samara Weaving) as she joins her new husband's (Mark O'Brien) rich, eccentric family (Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowell) in a time-honored tradition that turns into a lethal game with everyone fighting for their survival. Grace couldn't be happier after she marries the man of her dreams at his family's luxurious estate. There's just one catch she must hide from midnight until dawn while her new in-laws hunt her down with guns, crossbows and other weapons. As Grace desperately tries to survive the night, she soon finds a way to turn the tables on her not-so-lovable relatives.

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ready_or_not_2019

My Movie Review: The movie is odd black comedy horror that turns the hide and seek classic game into a high steak hunting killing spree- as new one take part of their wedding night ritual:) Ready Or Not is bold newlywed nightmare as the bride becomes hunted by her spouse's family that generally entertain and excel by expanding the limit of it's genre and surpass expectations! Samara Weaving is shining in this one as tough it may seems she done flawlessly and a goof performance that's worth craving with that delightful smile blend dark humor and chasing thrills! This twisty violent suspense is fun to watch in the trailer got me all excited but as watching first half get me some setbacks with familiarity with the setup I found no thrill luckily on the second half went to a different new direction outside the house and into the woods it is bloody brilliant:) Word of advance watch it with no clue at all don't see any trailers of it just go in the cinemas and prepare to be mind blown it's better that way to enjoy the whole film as the characters will come full circle with surprise turns' a explosive finale no one saw coming makes savage blasts!

Others Review: Ready or Not is a fresh take on the slasher genre. It crafts a creative arch on the basic storyline concept that is rarely done in movies with similar genre. It is not the typical house invasion or vacation goes wrong. Ready or Not escalates as the run time goes along!! What makes this so great is the general get to spot each laugh easily, not just its specific target audience. Ready or Not deserves an applaud for its remarkable acting performances by the cast. Everyone shows their distinct characters from behavior to costume that they are so entertaining to watch similar to that feeling when you get dozens of characters to choose from in a game. The lead character, the one who you will be rooting for is created in such a way that she is not dumb like in most movies. However, she is not smart either but the circumstances make her character safe from the trap of being a daft person. In other words, does not unravel her intelligence nor her ludicrous manner. Verdict: Ready or Not is a phenomenal gem that breaks the stigma free of 'slasher genre is dead'. However, it is not considered a masterpiece although seems very close to its third act nature that falls short compared to the other two acts!

Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7798634/

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- CHIANG KAI-SHEK MEMORIAL HALL

My Personal Experience: I went to Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall this year April 22, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to see the most famous landmark with tourist in Taiwan! Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is popular spot because of Instagram feeds it gets from people it's like you never been to Taiwan if you don't pave a visit since most of your friends went here:)

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

The most prominent historical landmark in Taiwan, the CKS Memorial Hall was erected in honor and memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China, and was opened in 1980 as part of a national park and gathering area. The octagon-shaped white building rises 76 meters and is covered with blue tiles and red accents, echoing the flag of the Republic of China. The eight sides represent the Chinese cultural symbolism of the number eight which is traditionally associated with fortune and wealth. The two sets of 89 steps represent Chiang's age of death and lead up to main hall housing a large bronze statue of Chiang protected by military personnel which change hourly. The name of the square is officially Liberty Square, as seen above the front gate, however name change was politically motivated and most people still in practice refers to the entire complex as CKS Memorial Hall:0

Source: https://guidetotaipei.com/visit/chiang-kai-shek-memorial-hall-中正紀念堂

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: ANGEL HAS FALLEN

Director: Ric Roman Waugh

Cast: Gerard Butler , Morgan Freeman , Danny Huston , Jada Pinkett Smith , Lance Reddick , Piper Perabo , Nick Nolte , Tim Blake Nelson , Michael Landes , Chris Browning , Mark Arnold

Plot: When there is an assassination attempt on U.S. President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), his trusted confidant, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), is wrongfully accused and taken into custody. After escaping from capture, he becomes a man on the run and must evade his own agency and outsmart the FBI in order to find the real threat to the President. Desperate to uncover the truth, Banning turns to unlikely allies to help clear his name, keep his family from harm and save the country from imminent danger.

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

My Movie Review: The movie is a great action flick thank goodness I didn't listen to the critics! Angel Has Fallen is a crowd pleaser it provides action sequences that are new and never seen before like the droids look amazing by the way and the following acts are full of well put thrills:0 It's almost clear this is the end of the franchise but didn't let me down it all justifies it means with awesome explosions and crafty set piece to back up the journey of this one service agent! Mike Banning is getting old but his still capable to pull some tricks we get to see how he run for his life being set up in assassination of the president but in the finale pull through as expected:) It may seem predictable and familiar but still provide enough action that's believable and every encounter pull off with style making this a sure hit to its target audience who look for good deal! Nick Nolte gives an additional touch in the third act being a strange father to Mike Banning it's like a scout for danger all over again it's cool to see an old soul putting up a classic blowing up!

Other Reviews: Angel Delivers What Fans Expect! It is hard to believe that it has been six years since Gerard Butler introduced audiences to Mike Banning. Over the course of the film and its sequel; Banning kept the President safe against a never-ending barrage of threats both home and abroad. Banning must protect a new President and clear his name when he is framed after a devastating attack on the President. In a summer of many films Over Promising and Under-Delivering: "Angel Has Fallen" is a refreshing exception as it was an enjoyable thrill ride from start to finish and I sure hope we have not seen the last of Agent Banning. Why does Hobbs & Shaw get a pass and this doesn't? For a part 3 of a franchise, it was awesome and probably the best out of the three. Great action packed movie, with some twists here and there. Not a mind blowing story, but the execution was great and finally a movie without stupid humor. This is a great fun action packed movie for the third: that's worth a watch for sure! 8/10!

Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6189022/reviews?ref_=tt_urv

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- ZHONGZHENG DISTRICT

My Personal Experience: I went to Taipei's Zhongzheng District this year April 22, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to sights within the district its the culmination of our trip:) Zhongzheng District is home for old and new this got the traditional landmarks and government establishments in contrast with hip young places that come to sprung out throughout the years!

Zhongzheng District

Taipei’s Zhongzheng District is one of their most popular areas for tourists. Home to the Presidential Palace, C.K.S Memorial Hall, 228 Peace Park, and the National Museum of Taiwan, to say the neighborhood has a lot going for it would be a bit of an understatement. Add to that the fact that there’s a couple of department stores and Taipei Main Station and you have the ideal location for a weekend in Taipei. Zhongzheng District is filled with grand government buildings, including the Baroque-style Presidential Office Building. Taipei Botanical Garden has indigenous plants and a historic herbarium, while 2/28 Peace Park has a Japanese garden, leafy paths, and the Taipei 228 Memorial Hall, remembering violent civil uprising and massacre in 1947. The National Theater and Concert Hall hosts such modern plays and live music times!

Source: https://theculturetrip.com/where-to-eat-drink-and-sleep-in-zhongzheng-district-taipei/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: STUBER

Director: Michael Dowse

Cast: Kumail Nanjiani , Dave Bautista , Iko Uwais , Natalie Morales , Betty Gilpin , Julia Vasi , Jimmy Tatro , Mira Sorvino , Karen Gillan , Steve Howey , Amin Joseph , Sean Oey , Ty Dillon

Plot: When a mild-mannered Uber driver named Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) picks up a passenger (Dave Bautista) who turns out to be a cop hot on the trail of a brutal killer, he's thrust into a harrowing ordeal where he desperately tries to hold onto his wits, his life and a five-star rating:)

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

My Movie Review: The movie is charming buddy cop comedy with a peculiar driver in-charge on the steering wheel it was hilarious man and very mischievous to say the least its awesome:) Stuber is a good time in cinemas it has the right amount of action and quirkiness about it that's make enjoyable without trying too hard flow naturally show authenticity in more ways than one! Kumail Nanjiani is the main reason its a hit in my book the way he speak and how say things is enough to make me gag and his reaction to his action is just priceless very effective comedian! Dave Bautista is the perfect man for the job rough and tender at the same time like a scared cat trap in a bulldog's body he can't quite see but still pull through vulnerability can be his asset it dazzle me how he operate with those small eyes to match a tough exterior uneven yet works! Iko Uwais is slowly climbing the Hollywood food chain from being a skilled stuntman to become the villain to earn some credit a sweet success just like this film it gets to where it needs to go:)

Movie News: Stuber wears the look of a throwback buddy comedy. Its stars are a mismatched duo who are hilarious together as they’re thrown together in a relatively small-stakes action narrative that has them in shootouts and car chases. What makes Stuber modern and gives Michael Dowse’s movie its edge is how it provides conflicting examples of masculinity and looks for the middle ground between them. And if that quest involves fight in a sporting goods store so be it. Stuber is a comedy first they make a terrific pair. They both have excellent comic timing and know how to react to someone who is their polar opposite. Vic is a hard-charging throwback kind of action hero while Nanjiani is the mild-mannered man of today, confused and befuddled by the kind of action-cop that would have been commonplace in 1980s movies:) When you throw them together, you get a nice bit of commentary on how much the genre has changed and why it still works. Its a Sharp, Funny look at Masculinity in a Buddy action movie:)

Source: http://collider.com/stuber-review/

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- DUNHUA ROAD

My Personal Experience: I went to Dunhua North and South Road this year April 22, 2019, together with my sister. We went there finding places to see from National Taiwan University to Huashan Creative Park we capture some spot along the way until we reached our destination:) Dunhua Road is very colorful make sure you have your camera with' strike a pose as you walk!

Dunhua Road

Dunhua Road consists of Dunhua North Road and Dunhua South Road  also called 12th Ave, is a major north-south arterial in Taipei, Taiwan. It connects the Songshan Airport and the Songshan District in the north with the Daan District in the south, near the National Taiwan University. Dunhua Road is known as one of Taipei's more beautiful arterials, mainly because of the large, landscaped medians dividing the express and local lanes of the arterial. The arterial channels traffic coming to and from Songshan Airport throughout Taipei. Dunhua Road is divided into with two numbered sections in the south and no numbered sections in the north!

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

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD

Director: James Bobin

Cast: Isabela Moner , Jeff Wahlberg , Madeleine Madden , Nicholas Coombe , Eva Longoria , Michael Peña , Eugenio Derbez , Danny Trejo , Benicio del Toro , Adriana Barraza , Isela Vega

Plot: Dora might be used to exploring jungle but she now has to deal with a new environment: high school. She soon makes a new group of friends and together with them, along with her monkey Boots and cousin Diego, she falls into an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery of a lost Inca civilization.

Source: https://www.insing.com/movies/dora-and-the-lost-city-of-gold-2019/id-29f10000/

My Movie Review: The movie is a splash of fun didn't expect to be this good such a solid ride! Dora and the Lost City of Gold is all youthful exploration for the whole family to enjoy even adults may have good time in this child enchantment live-action really took summer to surprise! What's great about this adventure makes it audience to fun without thinking much else it flows naturally and give you treats and tricks in between plus a feature cartoon start to bring back childhood memories we binge in our homes it comes to life and still retains its source material:) I was hesitate to watch it at first because some cast looks weird fake and alike in Scooby-Doo!! Turns out they blend well in the whole film so its all good remind me of the saying don't judge the book by its cover cause you might try wanna it before you know it- love the jungle puzzles:) Isabela Moner is winning really embodies Dora's cheerful spirit while cousin Diego's masculine, Boots looks cute and same in the cartoons and Swiper reactions so mean funny which is great!

Metacritic Reviews: Moner’s charisma keeps things pushing forward, and so does the film’s appealing spirit. If only every big screen adaptation of a beloved existing property could feel this funny and fresh, there’d be less to fear about an industry besieged by recycled material that never takes a risk. A fun dorky sweet-sentimental live-action with spot-on performance of Isabela Moner as Dora The Explorer as she goes on a journey to discover her place in the real world and show it’s cool to be yourself. Eugenio Derbez’s role is not something u would expect. Some cute callbacks to the original “Dora The Explorer” cartoon in the opening scene and during an important scene in the movie. Also, while we don’t hear much from Danny Trejo as Boots The Monkey, I will say that Benicio Del Toro as Swiper the Fox was genius casting and I really enjoyed his performance, when he utters the famous phrase “oh man”. Overall charming fun summer surprise that you should all check out. I’m gonna give this a 10/10. 5 out of 5 stars!

Source: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/dora-and-the-lost-city-of-gold

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- TAIPEI ONE DAY SHOP

My Personal Experience: I went to Huashan Park's One Day Shop this year April 22, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to stroll around and find place to stay after roaming out:) One Day Shop is one of the brand that presents the lifestyle in Taiwan from the magazine wall, café, design select shop, clothing and accessories' such certain calmness and serenity to feel:)

One Day Shop

One Day is a local magazine of Taiwan captures the wonders in life. It has always presented us daily issues and directed our focus onto extraordinary things in ordinary life through a warm and heart-touching manner; many overlooked details have been elegantly put on display through the magazine. One Day is popular publication, and in continuation of the magazine’s passion for life, the magazine founded the One Day Shop brand in 2016, opening up physical stores at various locations in the rest of Taipei. The composite store features café and select merchandise, and is a base of dreams full of possibilities. The space in Huashan Creative Park is divided into sections: magazine wall, café, design select shop, and clothing and accessories!

Source: https://www.huashan1914.com/w/huashan1914/CustomShops_19021411301591008

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: CRAWL

Director: Alexandre Aja

Cast: Kaya Scodelario , Barry Pepper , Morfydd Clark , Ross Anderson , George Somner , José Palma , Colin McFarlane , Ami Metcalf , Anson Boon , Savannah Steyn , Tina Pribicevic

Plot: When a massive hurricane hits her Florida hometown, Haley (Kaya Scodelario) ignores evacuation orders to search for her missing father (Barry Pepper). Finding him gravely injured in the crawl space of their family home, the two become trapped by quickly encroaching floodwaters. As time runs out to escape the strengthening storm, Haley and her father discover that the rising water level is the least of their fears.

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/crawl_2019

My Movie Review: The movie is a suspenseful tale of father and daughter trapped with crocs! Crawl is a creature feature that will surprise you in more ways than one put in a familiar setting old house basement flooded by massive hurricane produce a thrilling unpredictable scenarios:) What a great tease in the trailer and what's good about that it highlights scene to look forward and doesn't ruin the thrill unlike other movies it delivers on what it promises with refreshing arc! I love that it doesn't hold back in being brutal and bloody when it needs to be makes it realistic like the family in the store getting ATM machine' thought one will survive but all killed by gators! Kaya Scodelario is a bad-ass survivor tricking those savage alligators may not an easy task as she conquer them in the floodwaters and raise to the occasion to save his father in every turn:) The cinematography is superb you can feel the storm intensity as the rain pour in a small town and alligators in action on the rising flood level add fear from the sewage to the house tension:)

Movie News: Alexandre Aja delivers plenty of bite-sized fun in this literal monster in the house horror-thriller. Crawl is a snappy, little B-movie that preys on people’s most primal fears and instincts when comes to surviving against bigger deadlier animal. Deftly directed by Alexandre Aja, Crawl is perhaps more general audience-friendly romp from the horror director than even his gory but giddy remake of Piranha. A good chunk of Crawl takes place in the basement or crawlspace of Dave’s home which instantly begs for suspension of disbelief as I don’t believe houses in the Florida Keys are known to even have either but hey movies and Aja makes sure to milk every inch of that dark, dingy space for maximum nerve-wracking effect. Aja masterfully ratchets up the claustrophobia of being trapped in such a seemingly inescapable setting as well as the fear of not knowing what might be lurking around you in the dark or in the water. If you’re afraid of ever running into a wild animals then Crawl will make you hope you never do:0)

Source: https://sea.ign.com/crawl-1/151598/review/crawl-review

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- FUJIN TREE CAFE SHOP

My Personal Experience: I went to Huashan's Fujin Tree Cafe Shop this year April 22, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to a take closer inside the store of Fujin Tree Landmark! The Cafe Shop is my favorite part of the establishment it has cozy vibe and vibrant lighting that enhance the look of the whole store plus they serve delight food items and stylish good coffee:)

Fujin Tree Cafe Shop

Fujin Tree Landmark gathers quality select products by domestic and international brands, greendays by Fujin Tree’s creative floral designs, and high-quality coffee in collaboration with 2016 World Barista Champion Berg Wu, aiming to continue spreading the treasurable people, events, and objects in life. Fujin Tree Landmark also organizes a wide range of fun activities, such as herbal candle DIY class, customized accessories by onsite designers, DJ music party, and barista competitions, opening up another window in life. Art exhibitions and picnics are also held irregularly to create pleasant variations in otherwise ordinary daily life. If you have been touched by life here, share with friends and family coffee and let’s make this world better!

Source: https://www.huashan1914.com/w/huashan_en/CustomShops_18032111071288487

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW

Director: David Leitch

Cast: Dwayne Johnson , Jason Statham , Idris Elba , Vanessa Kirby , Helen Mirren , John Tui , Eiza González , Cliff Curtis , Roman Reigns , Eddie Marsan , Joshua Mauga , Ryan Reynolds , Eliana Sua , Lori Pelenise Tuisano , Rob Delaney , Helena Holmes , Stephanie Vogt , Tom Wu

Plot: Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Johnson), a loyal agent of America's Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw (Statham), a former British military elite operative, first faced off in 2015’s Furious 7, the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they’ve tried to take each other down. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever and bests a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent (The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby), who just happens to be Shaw’s sister  these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves.

Source: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=hobbs+and+shaw+plot

My Movie Review: The movie is smart high octane action that's entertaining and funnier than expected yet delivers exactly what it promises lean a lot in the ridiculousness of the two leads:) Hobbs & Shaw is awesome Fast and Furious spin-off that excel in action sequence and visual display but the big climax needs a little more juice to get it over the finish line for more impact:0 The film has fun setting up Johnson and Statham as two different but equally tasty flavours of traditional masculinity: Hobbs is classic rugged and philosophical while Shaw is slickly refined!! This is set up in contrast to Idris Elba’s individualistic rogue operative, who has been improve genetically modified and refers to himself as the black superman for its built and tough exterior! Vanessa Kirby is a terrific rising star that ensure there's fresh face that can take the lead and create new flavor in the franchise fun sophisticated look can go so far when put in the spotlight! Ryan Reynolds cameo felt surreal add excitement on what's to come' random yet so effective:)

Critics Consensus: Hobbs & Shaw doesn't rev as high as the franchise's best installments, but gets decent mileage out of well-matched stars and over-the-top action sequences. Hobbs & Shaw delivers on the type of film Fast & Furious fans love: cheesy action whose stars have a blast chewing up the sets. It's held back by playing in the spy genre where the John Wick's of the world have already moved the bar far downfield. I severely doubt that 'Hobbs & Shaw' will convert anyone who isn't already all-in for the 'Fast' movies to binge through the others, but you also don't need go have seen them to appreciate this one for a solidly kinetic late-Summer beat-em-up distraction. Its impossible set pieces and a very game Elba ultimately overcome its clunky expository propulsion to be both Fast & Furious familiar and its own unique beast. While Calvin and Hobbes movie might seem like better bet, Hobbs and Shaw at least provides a fair amount of mounting excitement. Deliriously entertains, pure action escapism, B-movie ecstasy!

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

TRAVEL TO PLACES: TAIWAN-- FUJIN TREE LANDMARK

My Personal Experience: I went to Huashan's Fujin Tree Landmark this year April 22, 2019, together with my sister. We went there to have quick brunch after exploring their Creative Park! Fujin Tree Landmark is a perfect place to unwind it has light energy calming flower art pieces in the cafe shop, good quality products on front display, and concrete rustic style in its exterior:)

Fujin Tree Landmark

Fujin Tree has always had a dream, hoping that everyone can lead all wonderful life, wear something nice, eat something healthy, and take things bit slowly. Because when people begin to live good life, they are in better mood, their eyes are opened, and the world becomes better! Usually hidden in Minsheng Community’s rich greeneries and putting aesthetics proposals, Fujin Tree came to Huashan in 2016, to give new meaning to life and convey more happiness. The concept store, Fujin Tree Landmark, fully preserves the slanted roof and floor plan of the old Japanese building, and the wooden ceiling and white steel compose to a varying visual design. The tiles of different styles further set the tones of different areas, and with granite bar and wooden furniture' Fujin Tree has created a free relax space that nurtures positive thinking:)

Source: https://www.huashan1914.com/w/huashan_en/CustomShops_18032111071288487