The Amazing Spider-man That Surprises

Just a short review about the Marc Webb's reboot movie of Sam Raimi's Spider-man film series.

Yes, my friend Paul and I have finally seen the Amazing Spider-Man last weekend. I have read a fair share of good and bad reviews, but here is what I have to say.

*Image from the web

The Hunger Games vs Battle Royale

I have recently watched the much praised movie The Hunger Games. It was indeed a good movie to watch. It is about a deadly game, where the players must kill each other in order to win. Only one person can survive.

The Fairest of Them All

Mirror Mirror
Lily Collins as Snow White and Academy Award winner Julia Roberts as the evil queen.
March 30, 2012 (US Release Date)

Snow White and the Hauntsman
stars Kristen Stewart as Snow White and Charlize Theron, the queen antagonist
June 1, 2012 (US Release Date)
For me, both are visually entertaining. They both have astounding visual effects. However, the story comes in a different flavor. Mirror Mirror is more light toned which is cute. While the Snow White and the Huntsman is fierce and action-packed.

Who's gonna rank the fairest of the two in the box-office?

Hot Movies To Watch This November

This coming November is definitely overflowing with hotness on the big screen. Here are some of the movies I picked that would sizzle me for the month.

J. Edgar
Release Date: 11 November 2011

It's not just because it stars the hunky Titanic actor, Leonardo Di Caprio but also the even hotter director Clint Eastwood. Eastwood have been recognized for both his acting and directorial skills and to name a few great films under his belt are The Bridges of Madison County, The Departed, Million Dollar Baby. Watch the J. Edgar trailer here.

Immortals
Release Date: 11.11.11

Uhmmm, need I say more? Well, if you want more wallpapers, check them out on this facebook album.
I have always seen how glorious the Greeks are when it comes to mythology, now I just can't wait to see how they can immortalize the battle between the Titans and humanity led by Theseus (Henry Cavill).

Melancholia
Release Date: 11 November 2011

Another ambitious film to destroy the earth. Starring Kirsten Dunst who won Cannes Film Festival as Best Actress for her role of Justine. Opposite her is the True Blood hunky vampire Alexander Skarsgard who plays Michael, her husband.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Release Date: 18 November 2011

And finally, here comes S-E-X. (Hahah) I mean, here comes the first part of the last novel in The Twilight Saga series, the Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. We've all been waiting for this happy ever after story for Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. And yeah of course, their honeymoon scene. :) Check their official website here.

My Week With Marilyn
Release Date: 18 November 2011

Michelle Williams is too hot to handle as she does the week for America's ultimate sex symbol and pop icon Marilyn Monroe.

Happy Feet Two
Release Date: 18 November 2011

Lastly and definitely not the least, is this cutie pie. One of the highest grossing animated film in the U.S. that comes in 3D is the 2nd sequel of Happy Feet starring Elijah Wood, Happy Feet Two.

How about you? What movies are you gonna catch up this November, tell me. :P

The Count, The Immortals and Superman

There is no stopping the Greeks and superheroes to reign over the cinemas for the next few years. Two of the much awaited films is being done all by the same versatile actor. He is none other, Henry Cavill who just turned 28 this year.

He is from a young Henry Cavill on 2002's box office film The Count of Monte Cristo, playing the role of Albert Mondego, son of The Count.

Now, after the count, comes his upcoming movie The Immortals where he is a Greek god, Theseus chosen to protect his homeland and save the gods. The film is set to release 11.11.11.


Watch the official trailer here.
Another big project he has to offer is still on the works. The Man of Steel where he plays Clark Kent will regain its glory and become the hero the world known as 'Superman'. This movie will set to fly up, up and away June of 2013.


Here's a glimpse on the Man of Steel.

Green Lantern 2011 Showing

In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight
Let those who worship evil's might,
Beware my power... Green Lantern's light!

I really can't wait to watch this film. After Marvel has amazed most viewers with X-Men: First Class, a DC character will finally make way in the coming week. The much-awaited Green Lantern from DC and with Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, this superhero film is surely gonna give you a blast too.

For now, here's a trailer for the movie.



Green Lantern is scheduled to be released on June 17, 2011 in 3D.

Inception Weekend Bonding

Image courtesy by filmofilia.com
My brother and I had a movie bonding this weekend at Shangri-la Plaza which we really enjoyed and kept us all night debating. The movie that buzzed the world -- almost got every positive reviews, kept on trending topics in Twitterverse for a long time and yeah, everyone else seems to be talking about it.

Its no other than Christopher Nolan's Inception starring Leonardo Di Caprio.

Well, I have to join everyone who have said everything good about it. Actually, I think I have no more words to say because they already did. This mind-boggling sci-fi thriller is surely a must-see film. I would have to agree with internet giant, Yahoo! that Inception is the best film of the year to-date.

The Legend of Korra: The Last Airbender Sequel for 2011

The much-awaited movie The Last Airbender by M. Night Shyamalan is now showing in Philippine Theaters nationwide.

I am all set and excited to see the movie with some friends. Though I have read and heard not-so-good comments about it, I would still want to see it for myself. Some said it was boring and some was not quite satisfied because it was all about water benders. Well, if so, I see another movie sequel for this, hopefully they continue the storyline that will be build on this now showing Last Airbender movie.

And yet even before I watched this movie, an update from Yahoo! News got me,

A sequel to Nickelodeon's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is in the works.

The channel said Wednesday the new animated TV series will premiere in 2011. It has the working title, "The Legend of Korra."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100721/ap_en_ot/us_tv_legend_of_korra

Rumors has it that Korra will be a girl and a waterbender. She will be the next avatar after Aang. Aang shall be her avatar mentor like how Roku was to Aang.

Wow, I think I'd be stuck for this animated series once again. Let's see... ;)

Daniel Radcliffe from Wizard to Lawyer

Daniel Radcliffe who has been the wizard that is Harry Potter is confirmed to star in a movie based on novel by Susan Hill, The Woman In Black.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100719/film_nm/us_radcliffe

Radcliffe will play a young lawyer who is ordered to travel to a remote area of England and sort out a recently deceased client's papers and there after he begins to uncover the ghostly secret of the small village.

The Woman In Black will be produced by Hammer Films and will be directed by James Watkins.

Still, followers on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter will see him as wizard as it all ends on seventh and final of the novels and on the two-part fantasy-adventure film of the same name, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Part I will be released on 19 November 2010 (2010-11-19) and Part II on 15 July 2011 (2011-07-15).

Watch the much-anticipated trailer here, http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows/.

The World Will Be Watching on 6th Cinemalaya

A total of 24 films will compete for this year's Cinemalaya Film Festival with the tagline The World Will Be Watching and will be held at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo on July 9-18.


Finalists came from Full length category, Short category and the Director's Showcase category that are listed below:

Full length Feature
Limbunan by Gutierrez Mangansakan II
Halaw by Sheron Dayoc
Mayohan by Dan Louie Villegas
Magkakapatid by Kim Homer C. Garcia
Sampaguita by Francis Xavier E. Pasion
Si Techie, Si Teknoboy at si JuanaB by Arthur Katipunan
Vox Populi (Siya ang Mayor Ko) by Dennis Marasigan
The Leaving by Ian Dean S. Loreños
Rekrut by Danny Añonuevo

Short Feature
Boca by Zurich Chan by Alistaire Christian E. Chan
Breakfast with Lolo by Steven Flor
Dalaw by Janus Victoria
Despedida by Borgy Torre
Faculty by Jerrold Tarog
Harang by Mikhail Red
Hay Pinhod Oh Ya Scooter by Hubert Tibi
Lola by Joey Agbayani
P by Rommel Tolentino
Wag kang Titingin by Pam Miras

Directors Showcase
Ang Paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio by Mario O’Hara
Donor (previously titled Isang Pirasong Buhay) by Mark Meily
Pink Halo-Halo by Joselito Altarejos
Sigwa by Joel Lamangan
Two Funerals by Gil Portes

Ten finalists were selected for the Full-length Feature category while ten finalists were selected for the Short Feature category. In the Full-length Feature Film category, each of the ten finalists received a P500,000.00 seed grant from Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc. as investment for the production.

Awards that awaits are:

•The Best Short Feature Film will receive a grant of P100,000.00 and the Balanghai Trophy.
•The Best Full-length Feature Film will receive a grant of P200,000.00 and the Balanghai Trophy.

For more info, visit http://www.cinemalaya.org website.

Twilight Saga: Eclipse Meadow Romantic

Love blooms more strongly than ever with Edward Cullen and Bella Swan on this romantic setting of Eclipse.. the meadow with tall, violet colored blossoms which represents Bella on everything her heart desires and the season of love...

Twilight Saga: Eclipse currently invades the Philippine Cinemas about a week now.

Ready for June 30: Would it be Noynoy or Twilight?

In two days, Filipinos and the world will witness the inauguration of President-elect Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III and Vice-President-elect Jejomar “Jojo” Binay.

Oath-taking will be held at Quirino Grandstand that was committed by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to finish the refurbishment just in time before the inauguration day.

PNP has declared the area a 'No-fly zone' and a thousand cops to be deployed for Aquino's inauguration activities.

'Bagong Pilipinas' is the inaugural song composed by Ogie Alcasid and Noel Cabangon to be performed by Alcasid himself, Jim Paredes, Mae Paner, Nina, Christian Bautista, Cabangon, Gary Valenciano and Regine Velasquez.

Noynoy has completed writing about an 8-10 minute inaugural address that would be short but substantial.

Even sister and Queen of All Media Kris Aquino had her share of preparation, leaving 'The Buzz' and 'SNN' in order to distance herself to any intrigues during his brother Noynoy's Presidency term.

Yes, the stage is set for this million-peso budgeted event.

However, the much-anticipated and much talked-about Twilight Saga: Eclipse is set to release on the same date. Movie tickets from various online sites and booths have been on sale. And the clash between the vampires and werewolves begins with Team Edward and Team Jacob.

Where will you be? Team Edward? Team Jacob? Or Team Noynoy or should I say Team Pilipinas?

MSN Movie Lists And My Top 10 Personal Picks

MSN Movies listed about 187 movies Coming Soon for this year 2010, here are my top 10 personal picks.


The Last Airbender
Release Date: June 02, 2010

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
* There's an "army" of newborn vampires, controlled by Victoria, one of which is the role played by Dakota Fanning.
Release Date: June 30, 2010

Prince of Persia
* intense sequences of violence and action starred by Jake Gyllenhaal
Release Date: May 28, 2010

Shrek Forever After
* Shrek finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away
Release Date: May 06, 2010

Toy Story 3
Release Date: June 18, 2010

Sex and the City 2
* Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis is back once again for another glitzy romp through New York City high-life living.
Release Date: May 27, 2010

Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky
* a 2009 French film that was chosen as the Closing Film of the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
Release Date: June 11, 2010

Salt
* Another action-packed Angelina Jolie. Tom Cruise was initially secured for the lead.
Release Date: July 23, 2010

Eat Pray Love
* Julia Roberts seeks her true destiny by traveling first to Italy, where she learns to appreciate nourishment; then to India, where she discovers the power of prayer; and finally to Bali, where she unexpectedly finds the meaning of true love.
Release Date: August 13, 2010

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
* starred by Academy Award winner Michael Douglas and BAFTA winner Shia LaBeouf
Release Date: September 24, 2010

See Full MSN List

Avatar: The Last Airbender Coming This July

Following the animated television series, here comes Avatar: The Last Airbender, an action-adventure fantasy film that is set to realease this July of 2010.

Admittedly, I have followed this anime through gogoanime.com and completed the whole 61 chapters last year. I really enjoyed the adventure of Aang, together with his friends, lovely Katara and humurous Sokka. Aang must find a way to keep peace between the four elements of the world (Fire, Earth, Water, Air) during a 100-year war in which the Fire Nation has ruled.

I was thinking then if this anime can be brought to life on a big screen. Thanks to M. Night Shyamalan for making this real. With all the images and trailers that I am seeing now, this is gonna be one great movie and I just cant wait to see it.

Watch the full trailer and explore the four nations on www.thelastairbendermovie.com

Marian To Dingdong Are Everything

GMA Films and Regal Entertainment presents "You To Me Are Everything" starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.

Joining them in this romantic light-drama film are Isabel Oli, Roxanne Barcelo, Manilyn Reynes, AJ Dee, Andrea Torres, Bella Padilla, Carlo Gonzalez, Victor Aliwalas, Bobby Andrews, Fabio Ide, Jaclyn Jose, Pinky Amador and Chinggoy Alonzo.

Showing in theaters May 5!

Here Comes The Bride Full Trailer!

Star Cinema, OctoArts and Quantum presents the
Bride - Angelica Panganiban
Ninang - Eugene Domingo
Yaya - Tuesday Vargas
Lolo - Jaime Fabregas
Beautician - John Lapus

Also starring:
Bride's Mom - Cherry Pie Picache
Groom - Tom Mott

Written and Directed by Chris Martinez

Experience laughter this SUMMER!!! The Bride is coming in over 100 theathers nationwide this May 12, 2010.

Transformers 2 Now Showing

Yes, the much awaited sci-fi action film is now showing on theaters near you.

Movie Marathon For One

Yes, I had a movie marathon all by myself. It was a total restday for me and I spent it just by watching the movies I have downloaded the previous days.

I wasn't bit lonely, I guess.
But it happened that the movies I randomly picked up was a bit sad. :(



Requiem For A Dream (2000)
- speaks about the lives addicted to different drugs that cause their imprisonement in a dream world of delusion and reckless desperation, which is then overtaken and devastated by reality.



The Color Purple (1985)
- the story of a young African American girl named Celie and shows the problems faced by African American women during the early 1900s; including poverty, racism and sex discrimination. In the end, God works on miraculuous ways.




The English Patient (1996)
- depicts a critically burned man, at first known only as 'the English patient' but slowly revealed that he is in fact a Hungarian geographer, who has very intense affair with a married woman ultimately brought about his present situation.

Image by Wikipedia.

Dark Knight Unleashed

Now in theaters..

Why so serious?!?

Relax... See who the DARK KNIGHT is.

UPDATES !!!

The Dark Knight beats the millions of Spiderman-3 last year, smashing the weekend record set selling an estimated $155.3 million worth of tickets. This surpassed the $151.1 million for "Spider-Man 3" during its first weekend in May 2007.

Ledger's performance as the Joker was really superb!

The Atonement of Briony Tallis

It started with a young girl named Briony. Briony Tallis had just done her first play, The Trials of Arabella which she regards it about "the complications of love".

At a young age, she have had an admiration with the son of their housekeeper, Robbie but Robbie was more inclined to her elder sister Cecilia. In fact, Robbie and Cecilia are in love. But never long enough, they had their struggles.

Robbie was wrongly accused by Briony of raping Lola, their cousin. But Cecilia never believe he is guilty because as she would say, her sister was subjected to telling stories.

Robbie was in prison and soon released but to join the army. Robbie was reunited with Cecilia before his deployment, and they renewed their love and he made a promise to return to her. Cecilia has refused contact to all of her family since they all believe in Robbie's guilt.

Briony happen to see that Lola would marry Paul Marshall, the friend of their elder brother Leon. Paul was once acquainted with them when they welcome Leon back in their estate. They had dinner and then was interrupted when Lola and her twin brothers had gone away back home. Immediately the family split up together to find them but then Briony witnessed Lola was beeing raped. This was the same night that Robbie was accused.

Briony realizes that it wasn't Robbie after all, but was Paul Marshall who have done it. She misinterpreted her sister's relationship with Robbie and that she made a disastrous mistake by accusing him. Briony now confesses with the two at June, to apologize directly and to withdraw her accusations. Robbie angrily confronted Briony. And the couple demanded to tell her family and the authorities the truth.

The story now shifts to a time where an elderly Briony is being interviewed for her later released novel, 'Atonement'. She stated that it is autobiographical though the ending was been changed. In reality, she says she never had the courage to see her sister to tell the truth. Also, Robbie had died at June first, the last day of the evacuation and Cecilia had been drowned in October. She gave chance to her sister and Robbie the hope and the happiness that they had deserved. Now, her novel serves as her atonement to the destructive acts that prevented the love of Robbie and Cecilia which she has always regretted.