‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ delivers its trademark thrills

 

As a fan of fantasy films and Steven Spielberg movies growing up as a kid, it’s good to know that such classic spins on Jurassic Park gets the attention it deserves in this generation of viewers especially the young ones.  When it first appeared on screen in 1993, it had a huge following and became a mammoth blockbuster hit that year.

Mind-boggling action from start to finish is what viewers should expect from this movie. I watched this movie together with my friend Fil-American Abed Green at SM City North EDSA IMAX cinema on June 15. The cinema was jam-packed with viewers and there were kids who were also amused by the sight of dinosaurs. Indeed, the movie is about “endangered species” in which for this instance, the last species of dinosaurs on earth where scientists had discovered in a place called Nibular, somewhere in the African continent.

 

There was a cameo role by Jeff Goldblum who also appeared in the 1993 Jurassic Park movie and the one who delivered an important speech by the end of the film about animal preservation and humans co-existing with these ancient creatures. The actors were good, the special effects were great, and story has a resemblance with other ‘Jurassic’ movies. Overall, it was worth the ticket and time watching an adventure movie that brings back to us memories of childhood and the wonders of these creatures that lived before us, and the lesson taught that we should preserve the creatures that God had created and should be taken care of by us, human beings.

Being watched in an IMAX theatre, it really brought us closer to the sights and sounds of the movie, thanks to the 3D treatment and the larger scale images brought by IMAX theatre. The experience was really worth the time and money spent. This brilliant action-adventure movie is highly recommended, and I give it 4 ½ stars out of five.

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‘Thor Ragnarok’: A Prelude to Avengers Infinity War

Though I’m a fan of Marvel superheroes and movies, I rarely see a Thor movie and I hope my memory serves me right, this is the first time I stepped into the moviehouse with a Thor movie in my midst. I watched Thor Ragnarok, the third installment to the Thor series and part of the Marvel Comics Universe (MCU), with my friend NU swimmer Dyrham Palfrey at MOA cinema.

Directed by Taika Waititi comes the story of Thor imprisoned on the other side of the universe, he finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor’s journey for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.

The movie opened as Thor was imprisoned, and the events that took after Avengers: Age of Ultron. He was reunited with his brother and nemesis Loki. Before the prophecy of Ragnarok or the destruction of Asgard, Thor must rage against time and circumstances.

Flourished with out-of-this-world set decoration, erratic cinematography, and some of the best visual effects to come out on screen this year, Thor Ragnarok is a visual feast for the eye. Its comic undertones also add to the entertainment value of the movie. It is said that if you are not amazed at the visual sight, you’ll be laughing your heart out. One of the best scenes in the movie is the gladiatorial fight between Hulk and Thor. There was also a cameo appearance from one of the Marvel superheroes here. I will not spoil but he had his first solo movie last year.

So get set for the biggest movie event of the year. If you want to relax and enjoy the movies this summer with your beloved family and friends, go grab those popcorns and drinks and watch Avengers Infinity War. Showing in SM City San Pablo cinema on April 25, 2018.

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Dazzling and stultifying ‘Thor Ragnarok’ to dazzle audiences in SM City San Pablo cinema

The third installment to the Thor series and part of the Marvel Comics Universe (MCU) comes Thor Ragnarok, one of the most anticipated movies of the year.

Directed by Taika Waititi comes the story of Thor imprisoned on the other side of the universe, he finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor’s journey for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.

Flourished with out-of-this-world set decoration, erratic cinematography, and some of the best visual effects to come out on screen this year, Thor Ragnarok is a visual feast for the eye. Its comic undertones also add to the entertainment value of the movie.

If you want to relax and enjoy the movies this break, weekend or family and friends gathering, go grab that popcorn and watch Thor Ragnarok. Now showing in SM City San Pablo cinema.

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Annabelle Creation promises to surpass predecessor in peak of horror success

In the horror genre, some of the most memorable doll characters that sent chills down viewers’ spine include Chucky of the Child’s Play series, Brahms of The Boy, Jigsaw of Saw saga, and Robert from the movie of the same title. But no female doll has ever captured the horror universe with that of Annabelle, a character from The Conjuring movie.  In the saga of The Conjuring universe comes Annabelle Creation. This is the prequel to the 2014 blockbuster about the possessed doll as it tells the background story of how the haunted doll came to be.

 

Twelve years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming the target of the doll maker’s possessed creation, Annabelle. The movie already became a hit in the US and other parts of the world, and is poised to overcome its predecessor.

 

Grab those movie popcorn, fries and drinks and watch the film with your family, barkada, and friends and relive the chills, the screams, and the experience only at SM cinemas. Genre: Horror, suspense. Running time 1 hour and 49 minutes. Annabelle Creation opens August 23 in SM City San Pablo cinema.

 

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Mel Gibson’s graphic war drama hits SM cinemas on Feb. 22

The visionary director who gave us the 2004 blood-soaked religious film ‘Passion of the Christ’, the 2006 Mayan civilization thriller ‘Apocalypto’ and the 1995 Oscar winning movie about Scotland’s brutal battle for independence in ‘Brave heart’ now comes ‘Hacksaw Ridge’. Mel Gibson, Oscar winner for Directing ‘Brave heart’, now offers a World War II drama which stars Andrew Garfield and is nominated for six Acadamy Awards including Best Picture and Director.

The extraordinary true story of conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss who saved 75 men in Okinawa’s Hacksaw Ridge, during one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, without firing a single shot. Believing that the war was nevertheless wrong, he was the only American soldier to fight on the front lines without a weapon. As an army medic, Doss evacuated the wounded soldiers near enemy lines and putting his own life on the line. He was the first conscientious objector to ever win the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Hacksaw Ridge opens in SM Cinemas and in SM City San Pablo on February 22, 2017.

Vice Ganda-Coco Martin starrer, Disney’s Moana now showing at SM City San Pablo

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

 

The Holiday season kicked-off early for movie goers with two all-ages treat for the whole family and friends at SM City San Pablo cinemas. Vice Ganda and Coco Martin starrer ‘The Super Parental Guardians’ and Disney’s animated 3D hit ‘Moana’ hits cinemas this week.

 

‘The Super Parental Guardians’ is the second collaboration of comedian Vice Ganda and ‘Ang Probinsyano’ actor Coco Martin after their box-office hit movie ‘Beauty and the Bestie’ last year and their first with veteran director Binibining Joyce Bernal. The movie is about surrogate parents who become involved in a world of masked murderers. It also stars child actors Awra Briguela and Onyok Pineda.

 

‘Moana’, featuring the voices of Auli’i Cravalho for Moana and Dwayne Johnson for Maui, is ready to give you all the great things that Disney movies had given kids and adults alike in the past decades. It has all the stuff that fickle the imagination and feeds the eye and ears.

 

Ready for a great weekend in the cinemas? Go ahead and pack those popcorn bags and fill those drinks for an awesome movie experience only at SM City San Pablo Cinema.

 

Email the author at: paolomanuelfule@yahoo.com

Vice Ganda-Coco Martin starrer, Disney’s Moana now showing at SM City San Pablo

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

 

The Holiday season kicked-off early for movie goers with two all-ages treat for the whole family and friends at SM City San Pablo cinemas. Vice Ganda and Coco Martin starrer ‘The Super Parental Guardians’ and Disney’s animated 3D hit ‘Moana’ hits cinemas this week.

 

‘The Super Parental Guardians’ is the second collaboration of comedian Vice Ganda and ‘Ang Probinsyano’ actor Coco Martin after their box-office hit movie ‘Beauty and the Bestie’ last year and their first with veteran director Binibining Joyce Bernal. The movie is about surrogate parents who become involved in a world of masked murderers. It also stars child actors Awra Briguela and Onyok Pineda.

 

‘Moana’, featuring the voices of Auli’i Cravalho for Moana and Dwayne Johnson for Maui, is ready to give you all the great things that Disney movies had given kids and adults alike in the past decades. It has all the stuff that fickle the imagination and feeds the eye and ears.

 

Ready for a great weekend in the cinemas? Go ahead and pack those popcorn bags and fill those drinks for an awesome movie experience only at SM City San Pablo Cinema.

 

Email the author at: paolomanuelfule@yahoo.com

Heartthrob R&B crooner Frances Julian Avila in brink of stardom

The gift of voice and looks are a rare find yet young lad Frances Julian is blessed with both. Not only has he been singing in weddings, restaurants, band gigs and birthdays but he also joined male pageants as well.

 

Born Frances Julian Alipio Avila on June 30, 1995 in Silang, Cavite to Mr. Jules King Avila and Ms. Nineth Alipio, the 5-foot-8 singer from San Pablo City is currently studying Associate in Computer Technology (ACT) at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMUN).

 

Frances is the front man of the boy band Boner Jamz. His co-members in Boner Jamz include Christian Gio Cosa and Rafael Christian.

 

He started his singing career when he was just 13 years old. “My dad always accompanies me to his gigs in restaurants and bars. He is a singer and had been into various countries like Vietnam, Korea, and Japan.” said Frances.

 

Frances had been into different contests. He won as first runner up in Brgy. Arenas Got Talent in Pampanga with his mashup of  ‘Billionaire’ and ‘The Lazy Song’ by Bruno Mars. He also joined last year’s Lakan ng San Pablo and became a grand finalist in the PLMUN Pop Idol. For Frances, the hardest song he has ever covered was ‘She’s Gone’ by Steelheart.  In PLMUN Pop Idol, he sang the songs “Kahit Kailan” by South Border and “Ngayon Naririto” by Jay-R. Recently, he performed in the 2016 Cocofestival at the San Pablo City plaza with Boner Jamz.

 

 

Frances Julian’s inspiration is his mom. “I want to hlp her because I’m the only one who is studying. I want to fulfill her dreams for me” His ambition in life is to finish his studies and be in the show business someday. With talent and looks combined, his dreams are not far-fetched to attain.

 

 

*Photo courtesy of Ralph Darryl Manalastas.

 

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Jason Abalos look-alike & Lakan candidate Aldrin Dimaano continues to keep feet on the ground

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

His good looks might have swoon a lot of girls in the campus where he is studied, but his down-to-earth personality is what sets Aldrin apart  from other boys his age.

Born Vhing Aldrin  Hernandez Dimaano on August 20, 1994 in San Pablo City to Mr. Norberto Dimaano and Mrs. Josephine Dimaano, this 5-foot-8 graduate of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) took up BSECE.

Let us take a glimpse of him in this interview:

Paolo: What are the pageants that you have been a part of and your achievements?

Aldrin: Lakan ng Brgy. San Crispin and Mr. LSPU. I won as first runner up.

Paolo: What are your hobbies?

Aldrin: I love hanging out with my friends, playing DOTA (Defense of the Ancients), exercise and workout, photo shooting and creating some happy moments in my life.

Paolo: What are your favorite types of movies and tv shows?

Aldrin: I love anime, science fiction movies, action and horror films. I want to watch them with a special someone.

Paolo: What were the photo studios where you had photo shoots already?

Aldrin: Ralph Darryl Photography, Swing Fusion Photography and Exposure Photos and Videos.

Paolo: Why did you join this year’s Lakan ng San Pablo pageant?

Aldrin: I joined this competition to improve my skills, overcome my stage fright, and be a good Christian model and example not only to the youth but to all the citizens of this city.

Paolo: What are your plans after college?

Aldrin: I want to learn many things, discover a lot, enroll on workshops and also grab the opportunities that may come through God’s will.

 

Paolo: What are your ambitions in life?

Aldrin: To be a successfully employed engineer and be a role model to my profession.

We look forward to the future success of this rare find of a young model. We hope that he, too, can also be a good role model for the young. Someone who perseveres and believes in one’s capabilities amidst difficult odds. Indeed, character and faith in God are the keys to achieve one’s dream.

photo credits to Ralph Daryl Manalastas

Email the author at: paolomanuelfule@yahoo.com or text 09184059751.

Jason Abalos look-alike & Lakan candidate Aldrin Dimaano continues to keep feet on the ground

By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule

His good looks might have swoon a lot of girls in the campus where he is studied, but his down-to-earth personality is what sets Aldrin apart from other boys his age.

Born Vhing Aldrin Hernandez Dimaano on August 20, 1994 in San Pablo City to Mr. Norberto Dimaano and Mrs. Josephine Dimaano, this 5-foot-8 graduate of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) took up BSECE.

Let us take a glimpse of him in this interview:

Paolo: What are the pageants that you have been a part of and your achievements?
Aldrin: Lakan ng Brgy. San Crispin and Mr. LSPU. I won as first runner up.

Paolo: What are your hobbies?
Aldrin: I love hanging out with my friends, playing DOTA (Defense of the Ancients), exercise and workout, photo shooting and creating some happy moments in my life.
Paolo: What are your favorite types of movies and tv shows?
Aldrin: I love anime, science fiction movies, action and horror films. I want to watch them with a special someone.

Paolo: What were the photo studios where you had photo shoots already?
Aldrin: Ralph Darryl Photography, Swing Fusion Photography and Exposure Photos and Videos.

Paolo: Why did you join this year’s Lakan ng San Pablo pageant?
Aldrin: I joined this competition to improve my skills, overcome my stage fright, and be a good Christian model and example not only to the youth but to all the citizens of this city.

Paolo: What are your plans after college?
Aldrin: I want to learn many things, discover a lot, enroll on workshops and also grab the opportunities that may come through God’s will.

Paolo: What are your ambitions in life?
Aldrin: To be a successfully employed engineer and be a role model to my profession.
We look forward to the future success of this rare find of a young model. We hope that he, too, can also be a good role model for the young. Someone who perseveres and believes in one’s capabilities amidst difficult odds. Indeed, character and faith in God are the keys to achieve one’s dream.

photo credits to Mr. Ralph Daryl Manalastas

Email the author at: paolomanuelfule@yahoo.com or text 01984059751.