LUMOS FLOAT Review: First 360° Rotatable Projector For Movie Nights on Walls or Ceilings!

Taking time out of your busy schedule to watch a movie, a show or two has been really hard these days. Work for most is getting in the way, but it certainly the same level of sadness if you don't have your own projector at home. These days, it's essential because going to theaters have already been a little troublesome and expensive. Add to that, transportation costs, overpriced food, and that kid kicking your chair too.

I've featured LUMOS a few times here on the site and have lived to enjoy it so much that I get to use it regularly for family gatherings and parties. Folks often ask me where I got it. Well let me get you in on a secret, you can actually purchase this online and have it delivered to your home conveniently. They also have a new one called LUMOS FLOAT, a one of a kind 360 degree rotatable home cinema projector which we installed just a week ago. See, my room needed an upgrade because I've always wanted to have one installed for movie nights or YouTube sessions because I love watching anime series off the app.

The LUMOS FLOAT is pretty light and compact. No more heavy and bulky projectors!

 

For starters, installing this LUMOS FLOAT is quite easy. You can mount this off a regular tripod or choose to put this on a wall or ceiling. Think about the possibilities. If you put this above your bed, you can beam it to the wall in front or even use the ceiling if you are lying on your back. This means you can be in the most comfortable position you can imagine. Like watching the best shows without straining your neck.

 

 

They call this the SkyTrack, a built-in bracket that makes it even easier to mount the projector with hooks from 3M without the need to drill your walls or ceiling. You can then have it pointed to your preferred position, totally convenient for those who are not handy with building stuff (especially those IKEA shelves you've been meaning to finish months back LOL). The LUMOS FLOAT can be projected to a wall so you can get a 150-inch screen. Since my room is a bit small, I could take it a little around 1.5 meters away from it and I could enjoy a 50-inch screen. It's super easy to set it up that way and looks crisp at 1080p quality. It has 3000 lumens which makes it brighter than usual, I've seen no washed-out parts so far, the video quality is quite awesome!

The LUMOS FLOAT uses its remote to focus, way more convenient now since it's not manually done. The device also has built in apps like Netflix, Wi-Fi connection and Bluetooth if you want to connect it to the internet or your device. It has Wireless Mirror Casting, so you can easily see what you have on your phone. I even watched several videos from my phone without any hitches. The sound quality was also good and loud enough to fill the room. With it, you'll feel those shows and movies would be more immersive. You'll start to fall in love with those nights you'd spend with loved ones, your family, and with yourself. 

 

If the video looks a little imbalanced, it's easy to access the settings and adjust the projector. You can also adjust the zoom to your liking. The device also has a USB port so if you've got media you need to access from a drive, this is plug and play. So far, I'm addicted watching anime on it and several Filipino series. I've also been watching several action movies which felt like I'm in the actual scene in full volume. No wonder a lot of people get hooked with the LUMOS projectors. This isn't just me, a lot of folks swear by it and I'm sure if you experience it first hand, you'll know what I'm talking about.

Here's a little preview of the LUMOS FLOAT:

The LUMOS FLOAT also comes in 3 colors. You can choose Gold, Silver or Pink. I prefer the Gold since I have several gold accents in my room and it goes pretty well with the white walls. This costs Php 4,999 for the regular while the Smart version (with the apps) cost Php 7,999. It also comes with a 1-year local warranty so if you run into concerns, they'd be able to take care of it.

If you want to know more, visit their official site http://www.lumosprojector.ph/float and see what difference it makes on your entertainment arsenal. Prepare to change your views about projectors and be obsessed!

Differently Executed: John Woo's SILENT NIGHT in PH Theaters on the 29th

Nathan Studios has a gem up their sleeve with this new PH released John Woo movie called Silent Night. It's an action packed film, created quite differently than usual ones because of how it's made, as it's suggests, it's all silent.  John Woo gleefully placed his different action ballet shots, that will surely be loved by action fans in the Philippines, and worldwide. I'm sure your Dad, Tito, Kuya would need a break from the usual romcom in cinemas and give this a few hours to watch with the whole family. 

You'll be amazed at how this story of a man out for vengeance for his child will be told. Right at the start, the story gives you the feeling that it has heart. The usual suburb Mom and Dad playing in the yard with their son. Yes, the scenes always had family involved. Gang wars erupt, and one gets hit in the crossfire. He starts his long grueling time to recover, train and realize what he's up against. You'll feel the agony on screen in the first few minutes. With his wife also worried about him, he suffered further and became a drunkard staring mostly on what his son had left in his room, the memories and pain he felt was just insurmountable. This caused a rift with his wife, and everyone else in his life. He took off and sought the gang members one by one, and doesn't hold back.

If you're a gamer, the events in this movie reminds me so much of GTA5. It's got firepower, the goons, the gangs, and the fun starts with a huge car chase in the streets. Think of it as your dream sequence where you hold the armaments, where you think of gruesome ways to eliminate the bad guys til the end of the movie. The drama was quite minimal, aimed to only solidify the story's plot and wouldn't ruin the action scenes that John Woo wanted you to see from the very beginning, I'd say this is a showcase of his genius.

If your thirsty for action, make sure to make this part of your movie watching session on the 29th. Yes there are a couple of movies coming out on that date, but if you have the time, you SHOULD see this. After all, it's been a while since the last time John Woo released a film. Thanks to Nathan Studios, you've got the chance to watch it in the Philippines. Actually, they have a few more lined up in the pipeline and each of them are quite different theme wise. It's quite a refreshing thing to see that we have choices in the cinemas now. I can't wait to see the other films that Nathan Studios still have for next year!

PIOLO PASCUAL for Historical Horror Flick "MALLARI"

The Philippines' most coveted leading man and muti-awarded actor Piolo Pascual is going to be portraying a role of a s3rial kill3r set in different timelines in Mentorque Productions "MALLARI". This is based on a true story of Juan Severino Mallari, a Catholic Priest who has taken the lives of supposed 57 individuals in the small town of Magalang, Pampanga. They'll be mixing in some fiction showcasing World War 2 and 2023 and tell how these in some way are connected, a scary premise which Piolo wanted to do since it is quite far from characters he has been reprising in previous movie projects. 

He initially said no to this movie because of the mere fact that it will be physically and mentally exhausting to do 3 roles in 3 different times plus the work required for prosthetics wouldn't be pleasing each shooting day. 

Producer Bryan Diamante of Mentorque Productions says "This is a dream project, Mallari is very challenging but I'm excited to bring this to the big screen. I strived to create films that bring the imaginations to movies, and I'm glad to be able to work with a heavily awarded director Derick Cabrido, and writer Enrico Santos. Thank you very much Mr. Piolo Pascual for accepting this project. Join us in creating a proudly Filipino production and concept."

Director Derick Cabrido has won several accolades in New York film festivals (medals in different years) and has worked in different documentaries, short films, indie films and full length ones that he's released in film festivals in different parts of the world. 

Piolo says "It's a relief that you don't have to think about results or box office because of the platforms, but we have a plan for the film. My being in the cinema, my only role is do your best, I don't have to think about commercial success, it's something that I am looking forward to do, I have these chances and I am thankful to do Mallari. I am grateful, when it happens, it happens. Initially I said no,  but in the same day I said yes, I just have to do what I have to do. I grew up in a Catholic family, school, and I respect them  everyday and in church. I wanted to become one when I was 18, attended Prex back in the day to have an easy life. They told me I need to study, I had a few attempts but ended up as an artista. Father's day was also special, my son was there and gave me an infinity necklace, he spent the day with me and we are doing projects together. He's a very talented young man, he's evolving, becoming a total performer, composed a few songs and I listened to it all day. We have a few dates in July for a concert. And hope a dance showdown happens in the last quarter of this year."

Today was just the contract signing and they plan to do a separate announcement for the cast which they have already chosen. Stay tuned for that and the actual movie which they plan to be part of the coming Metro Manila Film Festival this coming holidays 2023. 

ALEXA ILACAD, KD ESTRADA, Ensemble Cast Tells Story of HOPE, LOVE in Funny Musical "Walang Aray"

When word got out that Star Magic artists Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada was venturing into theater, I was so happy to see them spreading their wings to try something different. Even with years of experience on workshops, TV and Movies, this was no ordinary feat as it is unfamiliar territory. The stage certainly asks for a different skill set especially for a new material like "WALANG ARAY!". 

 I watched with gusto last February 14th. It was a special screening on Valentine's day. PETA has certainly done a lot of hit shows in this joint but the pandemic has really made the facility go through hardships since they couldn't do a show. It was a proper comeback, an all original musical which tells the lives and love story of Tenyong and Julia. Alexa already had a solo number in the first few minutes which required powerful vocals from the Kapamilya actress, by any standards, she really did good. Theater requires a bit of strength, over acting, exaggeration so the people in the back experience the same show as with the people in the front. They exhausted establishing who she was, and their relationship. If I may, KD Estrada felt a little like a diesel engine that started to warm up. There are serious talk, but all of it was executed it with good comedic timing.

 The play was based off "Walang Sugat" a Severino Reyes sarsuela told in a modern and funny way so it does strap itself to tell the revolutionary story and see to it that current, modern day comedy in a Filipino setting take the spotlight. Entertaining is an understatement, because you'll be surprised about the small quirks they inserted in each scene. The play takes a little over 2 hours to do but they made sure it wouldn't get boring in each scene. Much of the ensemble cast had their own time to shine, from their parents, the Friars, the other man, the house help, the fan girls, they got to play along with the audience without veering off the romantic angle they all needed to tell. Alexa took this by the neck and made the show hers. I've never felt so proud to see how she's become. She completely changed imho, and having this as part of her repertoire just screams she can do more. KD on the other hand used his charm much of his time in the musical, so try not to fall in love with him while he's in separate acts.

 

 For the KDLex fans there (much like me) that I've spent hours updating on Twitter, there's certainly more content I've left out on the platform so you could have your moment to enjoy in the show starting today. There's a reason why there's a sold out crowd here.

 

 If you haven't bought a ticket yet, you may get them via ticketworld.com.ph and see how it's funny, love story would make you agree it's fine to fall in love. Make sure you take the trip to Quezon City and watch PETA's Walang Aray on it's last few dates. This is directed by Ian Segarra and music is by Vince Lim, The fun choreography is also done by Gio Gahol, which he made really fun and interactive. KDLex will be appearing on 8PM shows on Feb.17-18, 24-25, Mar. 4, April 14-16, 21-23 and April 28. They have alternates Gio Gahol and Marynor Madamesila doing the other dates, both seasoned theater actors that can do justice to Tenyong and Julia's role.

 

 

This would be a dream for any KDLex fan, go watch it for them, and the love story they will tell.

Entertainment and Emergency App JUANETWORX Launched!

It was a fun and festive afternoon as we celebrated the launch of emergency rapid response app JUANETWORX. It was set at the historical Club Filipino in Greenhills San Juan and everyone was clad in terno and barong tagalog, which fits the apps reason for existing, to entertain and help Filipinos wherever you are and whenever.  Imagine a button which when you press, starts a process to act on your emergency til it gets resolved, something OFW's can benefit from especially if they're working outside the country.

Film Producer and app stalwart and head Ms. Edith Fider says "We started in production with the help of Father Suarez. His prophecies all came true, with the help of the right people, the right experts, JUANETWORX was built. We want to help Filipinos here and abroad, and this digital entertainment hub is an app that can do that. I am not alone in this project but it’s been a journey. I am proud of what we have accomplished, all for the love of Juan. When you are here, you are a friend, this is for all of us!"

Mr. Tony Adriano explains "Thank you to Edith for including me in Juanetworx. If you don’t know, 8.9 percent of our GDP is brought by OFW’s who are the intended users of this app. Now there is a system of it being an entertainment hub and a place to help OFW’s when they need it the most. Juanetworx started with Father Fernando Suarez, proven healer, and we are continuing his ministry. He is continuing his miracle through intercessions, and champions every Juan. This is for the underprivileged, with our efforts and our church base, this will help more people in and outside the country, especially the poor. We appreciate your support, and thank you!"

Celebrities like Joaquin Domagoso, Arnel Ignacio, Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo were also there to join the festivities!

Shows like Ang Katiwala, Dyesibilbil, Doc Willie Ong, The Sari Sari Show, Ed Caluag, The Soulful Kitchen Diva, Ang Huling Burlesk Queen, Pung! (A horror show), Erotixa (with Christian Bables and Ali Forbes), and more shows will be seen at the Juanetworx app. For as low as Php 100 membership fee (follow instructions on the site), you gain access to their library of shows, films, documentaries and service. You can download the app via juanetworx.com (via downloadable apk file).

Soon, they say there will be Korean Dramas, concerts, collaboration with international and local content creators so folks remain entertained while using it. Surely, they are trailblazers in safety and thought about members on how they won't be just remaining as an emergency notice app, but something they could use the whole day. Peace of mind, that is priceless!

Movie Producer Rina Navarro's Kids (3 and 8) Contracted COVI-19

The Producer of epic film Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo's and Unfiltered Skin Care CEO Rina Navarro just recently posted that her kids Rain (8 years old) and Theo (3 years old), has tested positive for COVID-19. 

Her kids are currently at their residence and showed no symptoms (asymptomatic). They are now doing tests while self isolating. They are on their way to recovery. Though the kids have not left their home, they have traced their driver who have gone home his family on a weekend, who then infected their kasambahay, who got the kids at risk. The family is wishing for everyone's recovery and hope others who have people who work from outside do extreme caution because getting this virus is no joke. She also would like to send prayers for kids who are undergoing the same fate as hers and follow protocols set by IATF and the government.

Ms. Rina adds “I'd like to ask people to PLEASE stay at home. Try as much to not allow visitors at home because we are all vulnerable. It's not just the old folks, but even kids and babies are affected. Remember, getting vaccinated doesn’t mean you are totally immune or won’t be able to carry the virus. Please wear your face masks and face shield especially if you have kids and elders at home.”

So if you're still hesitating to get vaccinated, please see this happens to kids too. They need to be safe, so do the right thing!

Award Winning Movies on UPSTREAM via GMovies

Looks like your evening movie dates won't be left watching the run of the mill content from other streaming platforms because UPSTREAM has several award winning movies from different countries which you can watch via GMovies.

This includes Svetlana Cvatko's Show Me What You Got that won Best Narrative Film, Cinematography in High Falls film Festival, Best Supporting Actress for Cristina Rambaldi, Best Cinematography in Loudoun Arts Film Festival and more. If you are fond of K-Dramas, you can opt for the Korean movie Hahaha, The Woman, Right Now, Wrong Then, Our Sunhi, In Another Country which are all masterpieces of Director Hong Sang-Soo.

There's also Promising Young Woman by Emerald Fennel, David Byrne's American Utopia by Spike Lee, Come Play by Jacob Chase, Land by Robin Wright, Brothers by Blood by Jeremie Guez, which are all award winning mix of action, horror and drama which you can watch in one platform. If you want to see them all, just download the GMovies app or visit their site GMovies.ph and select the movie you want to stream, tap the pay button and cconfirm. You should see them all on your "My Shows" tab and hit play to see it all. This is all possible with the partnership between UPSTREAM.PH and GMovies, pretty affordable too. It kinda simplifies everything if you want to watch the latest movies intended for international audiences. We didn't even have to leave the country for it.

It should be this easy.

PMPC Set to Hold Star Studded Benefit Concert

A very entertaining Sunday will be coming up as some of your favorite stars and singers converge in a benefit concert set for some Senior and ailing members of the Philippine Movie Press Club Inc., the premiere press organization in the country. They aptly call it "AWIT SA PANDEMYA... A PMPC BENEFIT CONCERT" which will be held this April 18, 2021, Sunday at 8PM (5AM PDT). They will also have proceeds be given for members who are in dire straights and need their daily maintenance medicine.

Performers include Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards, Asia's crooner Christian Bautista, World Champ Jed Madela, the iconic Ms. Kuh Ledesma, and superstar singers Gerald Santos, Ima Castro,  Luke Mejares and hunky Jeric Gonzales. Aside from these stars, performers include JV Decena , Gari Escobar , Christi Fider, Joaquin Garcia, Jos Garcia , Sarah Javier, Charo Laude, Diane De Mesa, Renz Robosa , Lil Vinceyy and the Zcentido Ska Band. 

For those who wish to help, tickets will be sold at ticket2me.net and the show will be done on the same platform. Make sure you support your favorite stars so that the organization would be able to provide help for their members who need it. You also get to have an entertaining evening of songs world class Filipino talent!

Watch Zack Snyder’s Justice League on HBO GO with Globe

 

I'm Batman, but don't tell them about it.

Well, much of you now have already watched Zack Snyder’s Justice League. If not, you're definitely missing out on the biggest movie of the year. It runs 4 hours and is pretty long for a normal movie, but again with these heroes in toll, telling their saga is just worth all that grinding. Superman, Batman, Wonderwoman, Aquaman, Cyborg, The Flash, tons more heroes and villains are there so it's actually really exciting how Zack plans to re-do Justice League.

Oh and by the way, it's actually convenient to actually watch Justice League on HBO GO. You can download the app now on iOS and Google Play, then register for an account and pay for it via your Globe Postpaid and Prepaid account. It only costs Php 149. Just log in on the GlobeOne app, choose the Lifestyle section and follow how to activate it. If you're a prepaid user, you also get 1GB data for streaming HBO GO with the promo GoWATCH10 which is going to be on top of your favorite Go promos. Oh and there are actually tons more in the GlobeOne app that you can choose if you want to do watch other shows too.

If you are a new Globe At Home Unli Fiber Up Postpaid customer, or have upgraded to their plans, you also can get 3 months of access to HBO GO. Just redeem your voucher at the Globe At Home app which you can download in the app store or google play. There are tons of other shows and movies on the HBO GO app that you might have not watched yet so if I were you, go subscribe and enjoy hours upon hours of content that's on the HBO GO app because that's where you'll find the best ones, don't quote me on that. LOL!

I'll be logging in now and chilling in my room for other shows I plan to watch. See you!

Start Streaming MMFF 2020 on UPSTREAM Today!

Answered prayers come in different forms and just a few months ago, preparations for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival 2020 commenced and that means there's no stopping them from featuring the best of the best Filipino films this Christmas day. Your usual cinema to cinema travel to watch different movies has just changed slightly because of the pandemic.This time, we're up to use technology and see these movies on UPSTREAM.PH. This event is possible courtesy of the good people of GMovies who partnered with Metro Manila Film Festival so they can take the best films into your home.

For those who don't know, UPSTREAM is a video-on-demand platform that's all home grown. What's good is that these MMFF entries can now be streamed worldwide and accessed online this Christmas day. Users abroad can simply buy tickets via upstream.ph/mmff. If you haven't decided what to watch yet, well here's some of the lovely films showcased starting this 25th.

MAGIKLAND by Brighlight Productions directed by Christian Acuña. Cast include Miggs Cuaderno, Elijah Alejo, Princess Aliya, Jun Urbano, Bibeth Orteza, Hailey Mendes.

Coming Home by Maverick Films directed by Adolfo Alix. The film stars Jinggoy Estrada, Sylvia Sanchez, Edgar Allan Guzman, Jake Ejercito and Julian Estrada.

The Missing by Regal Entertainment directed by Easy Ferrer. This horror film is flanked by Joseph Marco, Ritz Azu and Miles Ocampo.

Tagpuan by Alternative Vision Cinema directed by Mac Alejandre. This has Alfred Vargas, Iza Calzado, Shaina Magdayao, Mariella Laurel, Christopher Tan, Will Strong and Al Davis as cast.

Isa Pang Bahaghari by Heaven's Best Entertainment directed by Joel Lamangan. This has got the one and only superstar Nora Aunor as part of the cast, Phillip Salvador, Michael de Mesa, Zanjoe Marudo, Joseph Marco, Sanya Lopez, Maris Racal, Albie Casiño and Migs Almendras in this film.

Suarez the Healing Priest by Saranggola Media Productions directed by Joven Tan. This is top billed by prime actor John Arcilla. 

Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim by Cineko Productions directed by Topel Lee. This fun comedy and fantasy film stars Vhong Navarro, Barbie Imperial, Joross Gamboa, Ryan Bang, Jacklyn Jose, Benjie Paras, Ion Perez, Ritz Azul, Yamyam Gucong, Fumiya Sankai and Alora Sasam.

PAKBOYS Takusa by Viva directed by Al Tantay. This fun and naughty movie stars crazy guys Janno Gibbs, Dennis Padilla, Jerald Napoles, Andrew E, Ana Roces, Maui Taylor, Nathalie Hart, Leo Martinez and Marissa Sanchez.

The Boy Foretold by the Stars by Cleverminds Inc. directed by Dolly Dulu. This stars two up and coming actors Keann Johnson and Adrian Lindayag. This is a dark horse, remember that.

Fan Girl by Epic Media directed by Antonette Jadaone. This film has Charlie Dizon playing as a fan and Paulo Avelino as himself. Weird stuff as it feels like an alternate reality, but very interesting nonetheless.

If you haven't bought tickets yet, you can also try getting it from shopping apps like Shopee and Lazada.

SHOPEE

https://shopee.ph/MMFF-Online-Movie-Ticket-Single-Use-i.310933366.6268678451

LAZADA

https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/mmff-online-movie-ticket-single-use-i1538942804-s6519600541.html?spm=a2o4l.searchlist.list.1.5cc91c54UsRD0l&search=1

See you at the movies!

A Full Online December MMFF this 2020

MMFF is the annual festival that is held every year and this Christmas, MMDA and their partners would want to end it with a happy note. There are other opportunities and platforms so they partnered up with Globe and make it possible for them to pursue showcasing our movies to a worldiwde audience via Upstream and pay via GCash for the tickets in G Movies. 

Danilo Lim the MMDA Chairman says “The MMFF is part of Christmas, a tradition and in this pandemic we will never let it not happen. We got 5 outfits who sent their plans and Globe is the most attractive one. The plan is not just to make the Filipino homes happy, but bring this worldwide! What we have been doing will now be virtually done, from premieres, launches, with health protocols observed. We can watch these films at home, to present these movies online.”

Ernest Cu the Chairman of Globe says “We almost didn’t experience this year’s MMFF as audiences await their favorite artists to appear on screen. Movie houses may not be the best place to gather and in Globe we try our very best to provide solutions, to recreate the Christmas we love digitally with our partner Upstream so millions of Pinoys around the world can access it virtually, and access it on Video on Demand. We also are fighting online piracy, illegal streaming and copying of content, but on our campaign we try to educate more. To not affect the livelihood of content creators, film makers and their families, to lose that and not be able to put out good quality films today. We are one of the first companies to promote great Filipino films to the global audience through GMovies. We thank the MMDA and we hope to bring more cheers to Filipino homes and keep the spirit of the holidays alive. Globe has always been able to deliver like GCash in the market, it will also have gaming, goods through the app itself. Using our technology of Gcash, GMovies and Upstream, we can now watch in our homes bringing solution to Filipinos for their everyday needs. The MMFF is important to not deprive our industry of an outlet, a medium to also earn a living. We try to bring also our film makers to a global stage, to make them thrive and grow. We can bring the Filipino content to the likes of South Korea, it all starts with a dream!”

Quark Henares says “You will now be able to watch through Upstream all the content til the MMFF season. To signify the signing of these documents, we raise our mobile phones on screen to officially start it.”

“G Movies now has a new feature, the new platform initially just offer tickets. This pandemic, we offer new ways to access content by using a few taps starting November 14, we partner with Globe, Upstream and MMDA to make this possible. We spent with the Upstream team to discover content, make this seamless and easy to use. We will also be using Gcash for payments to make it more accessible to the public. Potentially to pay everything over the counter.”

Dondon Monteverde says “We are happy that amidst the uncertainty, we opened up this venture to connect with Globe’s infrastructure to now be able to stream it here in the Philippines and abroad! This is a big deal to entertain our audience, this platform was made for content producers. To bring it abroad. For those who are excited we are bringing this to you, we hope for your support in the continuance of MMFF 2020, right at your own homes. Right now we are attacking things differently, with the strong infrastructure of Globe our material is already going out to our audience. We are taking it a step at a time, to bring it all to Filipinos.” 

According to the MMDA “We have 4 official entries per script but deadline has been extended to finalize everything mid November. The price of tickets will be 250 pesos and the whole family can watch in one device without going out in the cinemas. Also, there will be a virtual parade of stars so you won’t miss anything at all. So guys, are you ready for the new December MMFF 2020? 

This will be good!

 

Firestarters "1st ko si 3rd" to be Shown on Netflix

I loved this movie when it was shown on theaters, but I'm so glad of recent news that it's also going to be shown in a global platform like Netflix. It's got an international title called "Third Is My First" which for me is quite phenomenal as this was shown back in 2014. 

This was directed by Real Florido (under Firestarters) and has earned a Gawad Urian Award nomination for the legendary Nova Villa, I would have wanted her to win that one. It got Dante Rivero the Best Actor Award during Cinemalaya and did quite good in other award entities internationally. This also stars former Senator Freddie Webb, Ken Chan, Dante Rivero, RJ Agustin and Denise Barbacena. 

Getting nods from the Hawaii International Film Festival, London Film Festival, Canada International Film Festival and Jersey City TV & Film Festival makes this worthy of your binge watching on Netflix starting October 15th. 

Check out the trailer here:

Trivia: The iconic coffee shop in one of the scenes closed down. I used to have coffee and cookies there. Kinda sad. But this will definitely bring back a lot of memories.

Now it's your turn to watch it on Netflix!

Boys Lockdown on Ticket2Me

Blockchain enabled ticketing platform Ticket2Me is riding the BL wave in the country. I've seen several of these since I'm fully immersed online and I've seen their recently released trailer for it. Quality wise, it's just surreal to see something movie worthy to be shown online. They call it Boys Lockdown.

Boys Lockdown tells the story of Key Kalunsod (played by Ali King) and Chen Alvarez (did by Alec Kevin) set in the Philippines where they both live their lives during pandemic. These are their young years and includes their journey to find happiness, their experience falling in love, their hopes and dreams for the future. 

Ali King is new in the business, but have always been savvy in things digital. He’s from and ad agency and does really good work on social media content as well. Alec Chen on the other hand is part of critically-acclaimed short film Fish Out of Water which won the Special Jury Prize for a short film in the 2016 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. This was also nominated in the best short film category in the 2017 Gawad Urian Awards. Also with them are GMA Artists Crystal Paras, Kaloy Tingcungco, Ivoy Colo, Teetin Villanueva, and Luis Padilla. Twitter and Tiktok Tita sensation Macoy Dubs will also appear in one of the episodes, so that’s something to also look forward to. The people behind the camera for this project are also equally talented with the likes of Tey Clamor, Popo Diaz and Seph Suarez, all of whom are no strangers to several film festivals.

Boys Lockdown tells stories of hope, forming genuine friendships at inopportune times. It also shows the human determination to survive this pandemic as better people, shows resilience despite the challenges of life in general, and all of these things. 

 

The series will premiere on October 15, 2020 via Ticket2Me’s video player. It will also be available on Ticket2Me’s Youtube Channel come October 18, 2020. Get hooked on this at Ticket2Me’s website www.ticket2me.net and their social channels. Boys’ Lockdown would be a good place to start your BL binge watching.

SHAZAM! Meals Now Available at DC Cafe

When you hear that bolt of lightning hitting the man with the red suit and gold trims, this superhero comes to mind. SHAZAM! is also going to have his own movie, and what better way to celebrate that but by having his own desgined meals at popular DC CAFE in SM Megamall's Fashion Hall.

The place is full of DC Comic memorabilia and this month, they're paying homage to one of the most prolific superheros that the DC universe ever had, Elton John might be a little envious because SHAZAM! is here!

This new movie is Directed by David Sandberg, starring Asher Angel who plays Billy Batson, a boy who turns into an adult superhero played by Zachary Levi. It is based on the comic series Adventures of Captain Marvel.

Now what better way to celebrate this but by bringing out good food based on the hero. Check it out!

Strength of Hercules Baby Back Ribs - placed in sous vide for 18 hours, with their own dry rub and barbecue sauce, this talks sweet and savory. For protein freaks, you will be satisfied with this, but don’t forget to share and order other things on the menu.

Courage of Achilles Honey Butter Drumstick - For kids and kids at heart, this would surely be a hit. Crunchy fried chicken doused with honey butter sauce, it’s so good that I ate a lot of it. You don’t need ketchup anymore because the flavor it comes with is sufficient. You’ll have the courage to taste the other dishes too.

Power of Zeus Grilled Pork Chop - When you need to pack something heavy, or just plain hungry, I suggest you get this pork chop. It’s grilled and served with a side of mashed potatoes and lightly sautéed veggies. You’ll be full in no time.

Wisdom of Solomon Beef Kebab - Two huge chunks of beef kebab served with warm pita bread, tomatoes and onions. It reminds me of the middle east, expect intense beefy flavor.

Speed of Mercury Macaroni Soup - if you’re a bit under the weather or require something hearty and comforting on a cold day, try this Macaroni soup. It will put you in a good mood fast, paired with a slice of toasted baguette with liver pâté, your husband will love you if you start it off good. 

Stamina of Atlas Mango Float - a very fancy presentation with expected simple and sweet/tangy fruit flavor. I love that it is fresh and not overly sweet, makes good guilty dessert for sugar evaders like me. A perfect finish to your lunch or dinner.

With the gods lovely talent behind every meal, you’ll get to experience your own superpower when you dine at DC Cafe. Again, it is located at the 4th floor of SM Megamall’s Fashion Hall. The movie will also be screened on April 3, 2019 at the mall’s IMAX Theater, perfect place to watch it right? Mellow 94.7 is giving away tickets for screening the movie, maybe you can score tickets there.

See you at DC Cafe!