Movie Review | Glass

01.20.2019 – “Glass” is an interesting subject seeing that this film turns out to be a stealth sequel to “Unbreakable” (2000) that ties up with “Split” (2016). There have been so many superhero genre films that have come and ruled the cinemas since “Unbreakable” not to forget even on television. With “Glass” masterful connection to the two previous films M. Night Shyamalan written and directed gives closure to the project he has been pushing to create in almost two decades. The long-awaited plan didn’t happen entirely but it gives you a perspective if superheroes exist in the real world. M. Night Shyamalan himself revealed his ideas for this film was a deconstruction of the genre as known as “East Rail 177 Trilogy” that completes the long-awaited narrative that started with “Unbreakable” introducing Mr. Glass’ first appearance as the villainy that Bruce Willis as David Dunn aka The Overseer. The highlight of this trilogy was “Split” introducing James McAvoy as Kevin Wendell Crumb aka The Horde having 23 personalities with the 24th identity as The Beast.

Movie Review | Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

06.30.2018 – Sequels are sometimes difficult to predict if they’re good or just easily forgotten. Several films who made to this point is having the struggle to keep the theme going with this generation’s attention is basically short. Its either you got it or not will be a judge of that for how it performed story-wise. With Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom it’s basically a mix bag of thoughts after you’ve seen it. But for those who haven’t here’s something for you look at without being spoiled even though the film has been around for almost two weeks already.

Jurassic World: First Trailer Reveal!

11.26.2014 – It’s been almost 22 years since the original Jurassic Park came to the big screen that everyone was introduced to the world of Dinosaurs living amongst the human race in the present time. But there was trouble that happened in that time and the park never opened. Then in the 21st century Jurassic World happened and the park is now open.

Kick Ass 2 Extended NSFW Trailer!

07.19.2013 – It may have taken this long but it’s already common knowledge that Kick Ass 2 is coming out this year. It’s hard to imagine Chloë Grace Moretz who portrayed Hit Girl has grown up since last see slicing bad guys in the big screen. This time around the film gets bigger & more complicated with a new cast led by Jim Carrey as Colonel Stars and Stripes. Teaser photos & trailers has surfaced online in the past months as Comic Con takes center stage this might get interesting.

PRESS RELEASE: Man of Tai Chi!

07.05.2013 – Man of Taichi is an upcoming film which stars Keanu Reeves and this will also be his first feature film debut as director. Man of Tai Chi is a multilingual narrative, partly inspired by the life of Reeve's friend, stuntman Tiger Chen. Pre-production of this film began in 2008 but the project did not move forward until Reeves was done finishing some of his commitments appearing in B Movies as well as making script refinements in the screenplay.

Reviewed: Despicable Me 2!

06.30.2013 – The toys are selling faster than your usual Happy Meal promo that could last for a month which by now less than 10 days. The Philippine premier was graced by the two minion mascots. Gameloft getting you a hands-on the Minion Rush while lining McDonald’s was hanging out your free minion.

Despicable Me 2: Agent Lucy Wilde!

06.29.2013 – Who is Agent Lucy Wilde? Of course you've seen her in the promotional trailers for Despicable Me 2. The minions have been a scene stealer but behind the 10,400 little henchmen there are also the other characters like Lucy. Lucy Wilde is a new character who was voiced by Kristen Wig who original voiced Miss Hatie who runs Miss Hatie’s Home for Girls where Gru adopted his three daughters in the first film.

PRESS RELEASE: World War Z A Box Office Hit!

06.29.2013 – The zombies will be forever be part of the popular culture. The undead brain eating creatures with a penchant to run rampant like a headless chicken surely brings something to the survival horror genre with that brand of thrill in cinemas certainly can make a blockbuster film. You make Brad Pitt the man in the middle of the crisis filled film surely will make quite an attention. He commands star power and World War Z will definitely get there where every zombie want to be on top!

Sights & Highlights: Oblivion Press Media Screening!

04.08.2013 – Oblivion has a special press media screening which was held earlier at the IMAX Theater in the SM Mall of Asia. We got the opportunity to see the film a few days before the local screen date. The film definitely looks promising as it has Tom Cruise in a starring role and like any science fiction themed feature this looks something new to see. Oblivion is actually based from an unpublished graphic novel by the same name that was actually to be made as a film.

Bourne Legacy The Grand Asian Premiere!

08.07.2012 – Last Sunday was the Asian Grand Premiere of The Bourne Legacy at the Resorts World Manila’s Performing Arts Theater. The red carpet featured local celebrities as well as the producer of the film himself Patrick Crowley accompanied by his wife who made a speech in front of a huge crowd. Mr. Tieng also spoke how proudly Solar UIP is bringing this film ahead of its US screen date which such enthusiasm.

PRESS RELEASE: HBO at 20 Celebrating Billion Dollar Month!

06.01.2012 – HBO (Home Box Office) has been part of our cable viewing a remarkable celebration for twenty years deserves its audience a big treat for the month of June 2012. HBO celebrates 20 years of bringing the best of Hollywood to Asia this June, with a line up of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters every night at 10pm from June 4 to July 1. Titles in this line up have grossed billions in box office receipts – these include FAST FIVE, THOR, BRIDESMAIDS and THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY, culminating on July 1 with TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON. Catch four different genres of mega Hollywood blockbusters each week – Action, Superheroes, Comedy and Fantasy, during HBO Asia’s Billion Dollar Month. These all time hits are also available in dual language in selected territories.

Snow White and the Huntsman: New trailer and preview surfaces online

Universal Pictures has released the second and new theatrical trailer to their upcoming action fantasy drama film, "Snow White and the Huntsman"! Starring "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart, "Thor" actor Chris Hemsworth, and Charlize Theron, the movie is a darker and grittier take on "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", and will see screening in US theaters on June! Here's the new trailer!

Environmental Friendly with Dr.Seuss' The Lorax!

03.12.2012 – Dr. Seuss The Lorax was shown in North America on March 2, 2012 and the special press media screening in the Philippines was held on Mach 11, 2012 at the IMAX Theater in SM North Edsa where kids and parents greeted the “walking peanut” mascot with lots of photo opportunity.

The screening did not start until the program ended with the performance by students who composed a song about saving the environment and other festivities with the theme that also supported by Green Peace Philippines which is promoting Earth Day 2012. The film that was shown was in IMAX 3D with special thanks to SM Cinemas for bringing this event yesterday Sunday afternoon.

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax Press Media Screening Coverage!

03.11.2012 – Fresh from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax the event was greeted by kids and parents at the IMAX Theater in SM North Edsa. The venue was decked with photo booths and mini exhibits featuring environmental friendly artwork creations by the kids who contributed to this event. There was also a booth by Green Peace Philippines since the animated movie’s message is all about the environment and saving the trees is one of the themes. The event was hosted by GNN’s Suit Up girl Marybeth Nave who greeted the visitors with her bubbly personality.

Get To Know The World of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax!

03.06.2012 – The Lorax is the fourth creation of Dr. Seuss to be made into the big screen (behind The Grinch who stole Christmas, Horton Hears a Who!, and Cat in the Hat). It’s the 33rd book that was published in 1971. The animated film produced by Illumination Entertainment and was released by Universal Pictures premiered on March 2, 2012 in North America to commemorate the 108th Birthday of Dr. Seuss (who passed away in 1991).

Originally the book that Dr. Seuss wrote was adapted into a musical television special first aired in CBS on February 14, 1972. The line about Lake Erie was spoken by one of the Humming-Fish as they marched out of the river at the foot of the Once-ler's factory. It remains in DVD releases of the show, even though the line was later removed from the book.

The Tale of Two Snow White Films.

03.01.2012 – This year two movies will be shown with a bit of similarities but told in different perspectives. What I’m talking about is the upcoming “Mirror Mirror” from Relativity Media and “Snow White and the Huntsman” to be released by Universal Pictures.

These two movies had both heroines in Snow White and the arch nemesis is the Queen who can’t get enough vanity without asking her talking mirror “Who is the fairest of them all.” Of course there will be untold adventures of romance and the stuff fairy tales stories are made of.

The Bourne Legacy Poster and Trailer debut online!

Currently filming and prepping up for release this August, Universal Pictures has released a new poster and the very first trailer to their upcoming spin-off flick based on Robert Ludlum's Bourne series - "The Bourne Legacy"! Starring Jeremy Renner (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, The Avengers) as Aaron Cross, the movie will center around events that transpire as a consequence of the actions of Jason Bourne in the past Bourne films. Filming was also done in this blogger's home country of The Philippines (with film locations taking place in spots like Manila and Makati), so it will be interesting to see how this fares in theaters this August, and it also stars Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton to boot! Check out the trailer below, courtesy of Collider!