TRAVEL TO MOVIES: INSURGENT

Director: Robert Schwentke
Cast: Shailene Woodley , Theo James , Kate Winslet , Miles Teller , Ansel Elgort , Maggie Q ,  Ashley Judd , Naomi Watts , Jai Courtney , Octavia Spencer , Ray Stevenson , Jonny Weston , Emjay Anthony , Mekhi Phifer , Daniel Dae Kim , Suki Waterhouse , Zoe Kravitz

Plot: This science fiction action film is the sequel to 2014's "Divergent". It is loosely based on the second novel in the "Divergent" trilogy and is the second installment in the "Divergent" movie series. The plot continues from the first movie. This time around Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) tries to find out the information the Abnegation are trying to protect. She also tries to find out the purpose of Erudite's insurrection.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/the-divergent-series-insurgent-2015/id-7ce70000/

My Movie Review: The movie is unpredictable, you don't know if what happen is real or just an illusion, I'm having daydream while watching. Insurgent give us the completion on how things work, still set in familiar environment at the same time exploring other factions. I'd like the part where Tris tries to save her mother in this moving fire house. Miles Teller has the most exciting role, he can act as a villain but in the end his part of the good guys.
My Favorite Lines: "I'm not gonna fight you. Of course you're not. You're gonna fight you." "You're living proof that the Divergent problem has grown beyond all control." "Jeanine claims you're all dangerous Insurgents. If we were to combine forces, we'd be unstoppable." "This is the only chance to rescue what little civilization we have left."

TRAVEL TO PLACES: HONG KONG SOHO (SOUTH OF HOLLYWOOD)

My Personal Experience: I went to Soho (South of Hollywood Road) last November 25, 2014, together with my sister and her boyfriend. We went there to have our Hong Kong fun night out walking to the restaurants. Soho is known as one of the nightlife district in Hong Kong where you go from party bars to authentic food, it so lively visit here is a blast!

SoHo (South of Hollywood)

Referring to the area south of Hollywood Road, SoHo is the multicultural wine, dine and swanky nightlife side of Central. The upmarket bars and exotic restaurants of SoHo’s historic and narrow streets are chic to the extreme.

Source: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/dine-drink/where-to-eat/soho.jsp

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: CINDERELLA

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Cast: Lily James , Richard Madden , Cate Blanchett , Holliday Grainger , Sophie McShera , Helena Bonham Carter , Stellan Skarsgard , Derek Jacobi , Hayley Atwell , Ben Chaplin

Plot: A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, "Cinderella". It tells the story of a merchant's daughter reduced to the status of a mere servant by her stepmother and stepsisters. One day, she meets a stranger in the woods and feels like she has found a kindred spirit. Unbeknown to her, the stranger, who says he is just a help at the castle, is really the prince himself.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/cinderella-2015/id-17e60000/

My Movie Review: The movie is elegant, classic fairy tale told in a extravagant motion picture. This movie adds value to the original Cinderella from the lavish ball gowns to simple grand gestures and heartfelt moments. Lily James has the purity and grace of Cinderella that many little girls what to be and adult movie goers will relive their childhood memories. I've must say well- executed didn't ruin the story unlike others and well in fact gave lesson of courage to the right thing, kindness and believe again in happy ever after.
My Favorite Character: Fairy Godmother

The Fairy Godmother is a motherly, genuine character with an optimistically pure heart. She serves as a physical symbol of hope in Cinderella's life. “The Fairy Godmother should have a kindly voice with a certain age in it. I don't see her as being goofy or stupid, but rather as having a wonderful sense of humor.”

Source: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Fairy_Godmother

TRAVEL TO PLACES: HONG KONG MONG KOK STREET

My Personal Experience: I went to Mong Kok Street last November 27, 2014, together with my sister and her boyfriend. This is our last stop before checking out to the hotel and our last chance to explore the island of Hong Kong. We went there cause my sister want to see the street market and bargains to bring homecoming treats for our family & friends. 

Mong Kok Street

Mong Kok is Hong Kong’s most congested shopping and residential district, but don’t let that scare you away. The neon-bathed historic streets that wind through one of the densest parts of the world are worth visiting - just for the ‘peoplescapes’ alone. It just so happens that the shopping is excellent too.

Source:http://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/shop/where-to-shop/shopping-areas/mong-kok.jsp

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: FOCUS

Directors: Glenn Ficarra , John Requa

Cast: Rodrigo Santoro , Margot Robbie , Will Smith , Gerald McRaney , Adrian Martinez

Plot: Will Smith plays Nicky Spurgeon, a professional con-man who takes on Jess Barrett (Margot Robbie) under his wing. When the pair gets too close for comfort, Nicky ends their relationship only to discover that three years later when they bump into each other again, the student has far surpassed the teacher and they are targeting the same person - a billionaire international race car owner.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/focus-2015/id-46e80000/

My Movie Review: The movie is flawless, it so refreshing to watch smart while having fun. Good comeback for Will Smith last time I saw him doing quality movie was in Hancock. It is a pleasure to watch Margot Robbie, she has a bright awesome energy around her almost a scene stealer. I've encounter a con-man recently, in this movie nice to watch but when your the victim it's terrifying. I know will never lose focus on the things I do around people.

My Favorite Lines: "Been in this game a really long time. I had what I needed and then a girl walked in." "There's two kinds of people in this world. There's hammers and there's nails. You decide which one you want to be. There's no room for heart in this game. It will get you kill." "Are you working an angle?" "At the end of the day, this is a game of focus."

TRAVEL TO PLACES: HONG KONG SUNNY BAY STATION

My Personal Experience: I went to Sunny Bay last November 27, 2014, together with my sister and her boyfriend. This is the station we went before going to the train in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. We also went to the Hong Kong Museum Of Art and Avenue Of The Stars despite of the rainy weather timing after going back to the hotel we've stayed in.

Sunny Bay Station

Sunny Bay is an MTR station in Yam O. It is between Tung Chung and Tsing Yi stations. The station is an interchange station between the Tung Chung Line and the Disneyland Resort Line to Hong Kong Disneyland. The station was originally to be named Yam O (Cantonese Yam is more commonly known to English speakers as Mandarin yin, which means darkness or a negative quality).

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunny_Bay_Station

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE

Director: Matthew Vaughn

Cast: Taron Egerton , Colin Firth , Samuel L. Jackson , Michael Caine , Mark Strong

Plot: Based on a comic book by Mark Millar, this British spy film follows a veteran agent Harry Hart (Colin Firth) working for an independent international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of descretion, who then takes in a younger colleague under his wing into a world of espionage. The new protege is Eggsy (Taron Egerton), who is a little rough around the edges and this too includes his manners.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/kingsman-the-secret-service-2015/id-44e50000/

My Movie Review: The movie is tailored to perfection, one of the must-see spy movie this season, unexpected killing twist and spontaneous action sequence. Colin Firth is one of the best in the job who keeps it clean, slick and stylish. Taron Egerton is a fun surprise, his British accent is what love to have someday and he keeps it cool and young all the time. The characters have unique names Galahad, Merlin, Valentine and so catchy Eggsy.
My Favorite Lines: "Manners maketh man. Do you know what that means? Then let me teach you a lesson." "You are about to embark on the most dangerous job interview in the world. We’re here to enhance your skills, test you to the limit, train for the evil out there." "Did you see the film Trading Places?" "No" "How about Nikita? Pretty Woman?" "Oh, like in My Fair Lady." "You’re all full of surprises. Yes, like My Fair Lady, only in this case I’m offering you the opportunity to become a Kingsman." "You think I’ve got anything to lose?"

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES THE LANDMARK TRINOMA

My Personal Experience: I went to The Landmark Trinoma this year February 19, 2015, together with my best friend.  We went there to spend the holiday and welcome the Year of the Sheep in Chinese tradition. The festivities becomes brighter with red lanterns, the dragon dance we saw lifted spirit and the people doing selfies around makes it more fun.

The Landmark Trinoma

Address: Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) corner Mindanao Avenue Extension, Quezon City, Operated by: Citysuper Incorporated. Department Store and Supermarket, An anchor tenant of Trinoma consisting of a three-level department store, supermarket, food court, and Anson's Appliance Center.

Source: http://wikimapia.org/16524562/The-Landmark-Trinoma

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY

Director: Sam Taylor-Wood

Cast: Dakota Johnson , Jamie Dornan , Luke Grimes , Victor Rasuk , Eloise Mumford , Marcia Gay Harden , Rita Ora , Max Martini , Callum Keith Rennie , Dylan Neal

Plot: When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realise she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana's quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too - but on his own terms. Shocked yet thrilled by Grey's singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success - his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family - Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Grey's secrets and explores her own dark desires. The film is based on the 2011 erotic romance novel by British author E. L. James and is the first instalment in the "Fifty Shades" trilogy.

Source: http://movies.insing.com/movie/fifty-shades-of-grey-2015/id-bee50000/

My Movie Review: The movie is a phenomenon, strong parental guidance is advice and most scenes were shockingly violent it became too much for me to see, I can't even take it! Most people were disappointed when some scenes were blurred in most cinemas but for me it's fine, I don't like to see the whole thing, to tell the story little skin is enough, people nowadays thinks too much sex it's disgusting, what happen to decency and class?
My Favorite Soundtrack: Love Me Like You Do

Love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do, Love me like you do, lo-lo-love me like you do, Touch me like you do, to-to-touch me like you do, What are you waiting for?

Source: http://www.metrolyrics.com/love-me-like-you-do-lyrics-ellie-goulding.html

TRAVEL TO PLACES: PHILIPPINES NORTH EDSA THE BLOCK

My Personal Experience: I went to North Edsa The Block this year February 19, 2015, together with my best friend. We went there to watch Kingsman: The Secret Service and take pictures around, this time lots of chocolates! My best friend and I have deal to meet up once in a while when there's a good movie showing and one of us must treat the other.

SM North Edsa The Block

The Block's architectural design is centered on a large oval courtyard, which has become a premiere location for events and product launches. This is crisscrossed by multiple bridges on several levels and is lit through large circular skylights that bring natural daylight throught the space.

Source: http://www.sm-northedsa.com/the-block