TRAVEL TO MOVIES: ARRIVAL

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Cast: Amy Adams , Jeremy Renner , Forest Whitaker , Michael Stuhlbarg , Mark O'Brien , Ruth Chiang , Joe Cobden , Russell Yuen , Max Walker , Julian Casey , Nathaly Thibault

Plot: When mysterious alien crafts land across the globe, an elite team assembles to investigate the situation, including language expert Louise Banks, who is recruited by the military to help determine whether the extraterrestrials come in peace or they pose a threat to humanity.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/arrival-2016/id-8eec0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is a quiet masterpiece that focus on the language of aliens! Arrival is the perfect mixture of great sci-fi story and the nature of human understanding the unknown. It's sound mixing was impeccable creating momentum in the alien crafts that takes my breath away. Amy Adams is in your face great making this science-fiction movie more realistic! The mystery is spot on the symbols forming circles with different meanings! The best in creating tension while taking us through the journey leaving us gasping for air.

More Description: To understand what happened here between Shang and Louise, you will need to understand Predestination paradox and Bootstrap paradox. A predestination paradox occurs when a time traveller is caught in a loop of events that "predestines" or "predates" him or her to travel back in time. Anything that is created within this causal loop is a result of the Bootstrap paradox. To simplify this, think of it this way - since the time is non-linear for Louise, she gets information from her future self and uses it in her present:)

Source: http://www.thisisbarry.com/single-post/Arrival-2016-Movie-Plot-Ending-Explained

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- TRAILS TO ANTARCTICA

My Personal Experience: I went to the Trails To Antarctica this year February 11, 2017, together with my best friends from college. We went there to visit the coldest place in the attractions at Manila Ocean Park. We were shocked as we saw what's inside it was small and short trail with fake snow and lesser photo opportunities in hot crowded full of people.

Trails To Antarctica

Manila Ocean Park is proud to introduce the first penguin park facility in the country. Trails to Antarctica brings you closer to the coldest and most mysterious place on earth. Take a journey to discover a world like no other. It features a walk through exhibit where you can learn more about the frozen continent, live Humbold penguins in the Penguin Exhibit and Freezing Snow Village. All these in one exciting small adventure zone for the whole family.

Source: https://www.manilaoceanpark.com/main/mobile/attractions/id/2/Trails-to-Antarctica

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Director: Bill Condon

Cast: Emma Watson , Dan Stevens , Luke Evans , Ewan McGregor , Emma Thompson , Stanley Tucci , Josh Gad , Kevin Kline , Ian McKellen , Audra McDonald , Hattie Morahan

Plot: The live-action version of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast", based on a fairy tale of the same name by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, is about a prince who is cursed by a witch and turned into an ugly beast. Belle, a beautiful bookworm, is the one who will break the spell for him.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/disney-beauty-and-the-beast-2017/id-55eb0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is timeless classic fairy tale about falling and finding lovers. Beauty and the Beast is a global success topping the box office and breaking set records! The 1991 animated version still enchant others and some felt nostalgic not for me I based mine on this live-action. The magic is in their music I cried when I heard their theme song!! There were loose ends on the opening act when the singing felt fake but the moment their Be Our Guest musical comes up it flip the switch and made it magical I embrace the fancy! Emma Watson is the Belle of the Ball when she dazzle in the yellow dress reliving the tale. The supporting cast have depth and characteristic that will keep you attach to their hearts.
My Favorite Characters: Mrs Potts and Chip Potts

Mrs Potts was the head housekeeper of spoiled prince castle and the mother of several children, the most notable being Chip, who is found by her side at almost every instant. When the prince insults a powerful enchantress, Mrs. Potts is transformed into a sentient object, a teapot while Chip was likewise turned into a teacup. In the end of the film once Belle and the Beast fell in love Mrs Potts and Chip Potts were restore to their human form.

Source: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Mrs._Potts   http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Chip_Potts

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- JELLIES EXHIBIT

My Personal Experience: I went to Jellies Exhibit this year February 11, 2017, together with my best friends from college. We went there to cover the tour package given to us in visiting the Manila Ocean Park. We were transport as soon we step inside the room and it's like going to the art gallery but this time we enter the world of different kinds of jellyfish.

Jellies Exhibit

Jelly fishes are some of the most beautiful creatures of the ocean. They are commonly known as  “dancing sea fairies”, gracefully gliding below and on the surface. The Jellies Exhibit has various species with a fascinating display of multi-media effects. Know more about these transparent marine wonders who have been around with for millions of years.

Source: https://www.manilaoceanpark.com/main/mobile/attractions/id/5/Jellies-Exhibit

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: WHY HIM?

Director: John Hamburg

Cast: James Franco , Bryan Cranston , Zoey Deutch , Adam DeVine , Andrew Rannells , Keegan-Michael Key , Casey Wilson , Megan Mullally , Griffin Gluck , Zack Pearlman

Plot: Ned Fleming and Barb, together with their 15-year-old son Scott, go to visit their eldest daughter Stephanie, but they are shocked to find that Stephanie has a wealthy and famous boyfriend named Laird Mayhew. His personality is a bit too overwhelming for them, and this causes Ned to have a really bad impression of him, even though Stephanie insists that Laird is a nice guy and she is perfectly happy with him. Laird then reveals his plan to propose to Stephanie in the next five days, his heart set to do whatever it takes to get Ned's blessing. So he starts by trying to win over Barb and Scott, but Ned goes out of his way to make sure Laird doesn't succeed.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/why-him-2016/id-0dec0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is witty hilarious this perfect comedy makes me feel homey! Why Him? has a lot of funny antics from the meeting the boyfriend to getting the approval in marrying daughter. It's instant classic like "We're The Millers" mixed "Meet The Parents." James Franco is natural fun to watch the goofy personality fits him well as if his not acting. Sometimes you have to watch something crazy to have fun unplug and this one served it. The Flemings are the jam every member of the family brings a new layer of comedic skits:)
My Favorite Lines: "From the moment she’s born a man’s daughter is the center of his universe. You give her love, you give her encouragement, you watch her grow into strong confident woman. And one day you come face to face with the love of her life." "As your little girl grows up it seems like no guy will ever be good enough for her. But sooner or later time you to meet the love of her life." "I’m very excited for you to meet my boyfriend. This is his house?" "That kid is wrapping his tentacles around every member of this family. His influence your mother's smoking some marijuana. I am gonna take this octopus down."

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES-- OCEANARIUM

My Personal Experience: I went to the Oceanarium this year February 11, 2017, together with my best friends from college. We went there to bond after not seeing for a long time and have a renewal of friendship or mini reunion around Manila. This is my second time at Manila Ocean Park but this is my first time seeing the Oceanarium and it was so amazing!!

Oceanarium

The main attraction of Manila Ocean Park is the Oceanarium which houses 14,000 sea creatures from about 277 species all of which is indigenous in Southeast Asia. The Oceanarium has seven sections and its main feature is the 25 metres (82 ft) 220° curved walkway tunnel. The water used in the Oceanarium is derived from the Manila Bay which is filtered to be suitable to marine life. It also has an educational activity area, function rooms for events and shark and stingray viewing area situated inter-connected two levels.

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

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: KONG: SKULL ISLAND

Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Cast: Tom Hiddleston , Brie Larson ,  Samuel L. Jackson , John Goodman , Toby Kebbell , Terry Notary , John Ortiz , Tom Wilkinson , John C. Reilly , Corey Hawkins , Jason Mitchell

Plot: A team of explorers discover a treacherous and prehistoric island, where they encounter the gigantic King Kong. They soon realize King Kong is not the only mysterious creature living on the island.

Source: http://www.insing.com/movies/kong-skull-island-2017/id-a5ec0000/

My Movie Review: The movie is the biggest adventure ever with mostly immersive visuals. Kong: Skull Island is such a beautiful film with strong cast put on survival action spectacle. All Hail The King the way Kong was capture show the domination of power in his kingdom. The other monsters were a treat from the deadly creatures like the giant spider, the huge octopus and the nasty skull crawlers to the gentle giants that's pretty good in camouflage. It's a heck of ride when the story takes you somewhere and this one took me to the island.
My Favorite Character: Preston Packard

Preston Packard is the most annoying in this movie but he has the most impact among the human characters. The way Samuel L. Jackson portrayed this role comes with rage. He is United States Army Lieutenant Colonel and leader of the Sky Devil's helicopter squadron, hired to chopper the group of explorers on expedition. Jackson compares his character to Captain Ahab from Moby-Dick, stating, "He does have to exact some measure of revenge for the people he's lost. That's just the nature of how we operate in fights-- eye for an eye!

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kong:_Skull_Island