>Columbia Pictures bring a film that is filled with inspiration and making miracles come true here in the Philippines beginning March 10 in all theaters nationwide. Extraordinary Measures is a medical drama based from 2003 Pulitzer Awardee Geeta Anand’s book The Cure and directed by Tom Vaughan and starred by Brendan Fraser (John Crowley), Harrison Ford (Dr. Robert Stonehill), and Keri Russell (Aileen Crowley). The story revolves with the life of John Crowley, a biotechnology executive who has two children afflicted with Pompe Disease or acid maltose deficiency. With his wife Aileen they raised money in order to support the…
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>March 6, Lopez Memorial Museum, Benpress Building, Ortigas Center, Pasig City – It’s been awhile since I visit a museum aside from the gallery and exhibits in malls and other activity centers. “After The Facts” exhibit at the Lopez Museum is the theme of LMM’s 50 years celebration, combining the works of the famous painters like Juan Luna and Felix Resurrecion Hidalgo with the works of the National Artists like Vicente Manansala, J. Elizalde Navarro, Botong Francisco and others. Juxtaposition, this is the idea of the After the Facts exhibit at the Lopez Museum, combining the works of the traditional…
>March 8. 2010, International Women’s Day – Women’s Right and Health is always part of my advocacy. Issues such as domestic violence which women are mostly involve, gender inequality, concerns on hunger and poverty and maternal health, these are the things that I am obviously advocating on my blog and here are my views on issues concerning the women. Domestic Violence – Sometimes it is synonymous with a term family problem. Domestic violence is rampant in the society for both develop and developing country, based from the data posted from the http://www.saynotoviolence.org a website created by United Nations Development Fund…
>Warner Bros Pictures brings to the Philippines, a 2009 science fiction-thriller/horror film entitled The Box. The movie is based from Richard Matheson’s Button Button, a short story published in 1970s and adapted on Twiglight Zone’s early episodes in 1980s. The film is directed and written by Richard Kelly and stars Cameron Diaz (Norma Lewis), James Marsden (Arther Lewis) and Frank Langella (Arlington Steward). The film is set on 1976 where everyone is fascinated with the possibilities of Mars that can be the next Earth. Norma who is a literature teacher and the wife of Arthur who is a NASA scientist…
>It’s the time of the year again where the best of the best of the film industry will be awarded in 2010 Oscars or the 82nd Academy Awards that will be telecast live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, hosted by Actors Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. There will be online live streaming and red carpet photos to be uploaded at the Oscars/Academy Awards official website. The annual event is presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences o honor and recognizes various professionals in the film industry, including writers, directors and actors who exemplify…
>Box Office King and multi-awarded actor John Lloyd Cruz becomes the most bankable and in demand TV endorser and actor in the entertainment industry. With the huge success of One More Change 3 years ago with Bea Alonzo the Box Office tandem return to the big screen with their latest movie that will truly touch our heart, Miss You Like Crazy. John Lloyd and Bea play the role of Allan and Mia both strangers that has personal problems and crosses path on a ferry boat. The film is now on its third week in all cinemas and shows big success…
>March 4, Le Bistro Vert, Fraser Place, Valero Street, Makati City – I had the chance to try the dishes that I didn’t believe that has 70-80% Filipino based ingredients despite of its foreign name along with the name of the restaurant. Aside from the Filipino based ingredients, the restaurant aims to support local farmers and small communities who produce artisanal food specialties that are healthy and tasty because it is organic that is what I call sustainable foods at Le Bistro Vert (The Green Bistro). The bistro offers French inspired cuisine with a Filipino touch. Here are some dishes…
>Twenty of cinema’s most powerful voices will speak on the state of the nation in “amBisyon2010” this Sunday (Mar 7), 10:15 pm on the “amBisyon2010 TV special” on ANC (SkyCable ch. 27) and simulcast on ABS-CBN’s “Sunday’s Best.” “AmBisyon2010,” a project of ANC, gathers 20 Filipino filmmakers to create films on the ten issues that will determine the 2010 elections. Given film grants and full creative freedom, the directors have offered their talents for free in this monumental collaboration. “This is a chance for me to say my piece on the state of the country and how it’s being run…
>Walt Disney Pictures officially launches Alice in Wonderland starting today in all theaters nationwide, directed by the famous visionary and director Tim Burton the person behind Sweeney Todd, Nightmare before Christmas and The Corpse Bride. The film starred by Mia Wasikowska (Alice Kingsley), Johnny Depp (Mad Hatter), Helena Bonham Carter (Red Queen), Anne Hathaway (White Queen), Crispin Glover (Knave of Hearts), Michael Sheen (White Rabbit’s voice) and Stephen Fry (Cheshire Cat’s voice). The film follows the return of the 19 years old Alice to the Underworld (Wonderland) which was the extension of Lewis Carroll novels Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and…
>March 2, Rockwell Powerplant – 7-Eleven, the leading 24/7 convenient store launches their latest campaign in line with the 2010 Election – the 7-Election: Every Gulp Counts. This campaign will attempt to see pulse of the Filipinos in choosing their presidential candidate in a very informal manner and that is through purchasing a 16 oz 7-Eleven Gulp and choosing among the 6 cups that represents the presidential candidates: Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino of Liberal Party Joseph Ejercito “Erap” Estrada of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Richard “Dick” Gordon of Bagongbayan Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro of Lakas Kampi CMD Manny Villar of Nacionalista Party…