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Baguio Beckons with an 'Irresistible Baguio' Getaway At The Manor at Camp John Hay

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

When was the last time you took that road trip up to the country’s summer capital of Baguio City? These days, a leisurely four to five hour drive (even less at night) can take you to the irresistible City of Pines with its cool climate, refreshing pine trees, vibrant flowers, a variety of cultural, historical and scenic attractions that make it a timeless and significant destination. The Manor at Camp John Hay has distinguished itself as the pinnacle of serenity, providing an idyllic respite where tourists can savor the essence of Baguio City, away from the burgeoning metropolis. One of the few places in the country blessed with a climate at least eight degrees cooler than any other, and situated amidst the magnificent mountainous region of the Cordillera, the sweet scent of pine trees and flowers permeate the crisp and clean mountain air. The Manor takes your summer vacation to greater heights with the 'Irresistible Baguio' package that is ideal for all families,balikbayans, and barkada outings, where each one can relish panoramic vistas amid a world-class golf course, and enjoy the gourmet cuisine by Chef Billy King at Le Chef, from June 16 to October 15, 2013. Special Garden View rates are at Php3,600 per night for a Superior Room based on single or twin sharing occupancy; Php3,750 per night for a De Luxe Room (with balcony) based on single or twin sharing occupancy; Php4,900 per night for a One-Bedroom Suite based on single to triple sharing occupancy; and Php7,200 per night for a Two-Bedroom Suite based on single to quintuple sharing occupancy. Special Forest View rates are at Php3,400 per night for a Superior Room based on single or twin sharing occupancy; Php3,600 per night for a De Luxe Room (with balcony) based on single or twin sharing occupancy; Php4,750 per night for a One-Bedroom Suite based on single to triple sharing occupancy; and Php7,000 per night for a Two-Bedroom Suite based on single to quintuple sharing occupancy. All rates are net (NO ++), inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges and are applicable to individual and group bookings below fifteen (15) rooms. Over and above the minimum capacity, an additional room charge of Php750net per night will be charged per bed or extra person. Children 12 years old or younger sharing room and bed with parents are free of charge. Check in time is at 2PM, and check out time is at 12noon. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. All major cards are accepted. Established during the American colonial period, Camp John Hay was built as a recreation center for the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines, and has since been refurbished as the quintessential Baguio destination, a sprawling landscape of rolling hills surrounded by enchanting forests, picturesque picnic grounds and enjoyable eco trails, that truly sets it apart from other hotels in Baguio City. The Manor’s impressive Filipino-Colonial four-storey structure with its warm and cozy interiors evoke a sense of history and culture that promises fond memories of an authentic and uniquely Baguio holiday. The hotel features a restaurant, a lounge adorned by a large fireplace, and other amenities one may find only in deluxe hotels. The Manor at Camp John Hay is located at Loakan Road, Baguio City. For inquiries and reservations, please call: Manila (63 2) 687-6710 or (63 2) 687-0351; Baguio (63 74) 424-0931 to 43, (63 74) 424-0945 to 47, (63 74) 424-0950 to 53, Baguio hotline: (63 2) 584-4892 or 584-4911, email sales@campjohnhay.ph, reservations@campjohnhay.ph, or visit their website at www.campjohnhay.ph/. The Manor is managed and operated by Camp John Hay Leisure Inc.

New Season of 'Dude! That's My Ghost!' to air on Disney Channel this May

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

For Spencer Wright, a 14-year-old budding filmmaker, Hollywood is the ultimate thrill ride. But being the new kid at a high school populated by Hollywood royalty, he’s an outsider with no ticket in. Finding himself amid all this bling and stardom is intimidating (he gets his allowance in cash, not stock options). Luckily, he’s got an all-access pass in the form of his new best friend, the ghost of pop star Billy Joe Cobra! Catch the all new show – Dude! That’s My Ghost! on May 27, Monday to Friday at 1:15 p.m. Meanwhile, Shaun the Sheep, the world’s favorite Sheep returns with a totally brand new series of rollicking misadventures on May 27, Monday to Friday at 12nn. After a summer of competing in their own sporting extravaganza, Shaun and the Flock return, along with Shaun’s best mate, the ever faithful Bitzer, the Farmer, and all the Mossybottom Farm favorites’ in exciting new episodes. Life is never dull on Mossy Bottom farm. What if a giant magic rabbit suddenly turned up in your life? 12-year-old Jay Shmufton had an ordinary life until the day he met Rekkit, a friendly eccentric rabbit who stands 8 feet tall. Rekkit has fled his job as magician's assistant from the world of Chakabrak to ours... and into Jay's life! With Rekkit as his friend, every day is a new challenge for Jay as he tries to manage his new super enthusiastic, supernatural friend, who’s totally unpredictable magic leads them into hilarious dilemmas. Catch Rekkit Rabbit on May 27, Monday to Friday at 4pm. Dreamkix is the fascinating story of a farmyard football team that does their best to join the greatest sporting competition of the first international football “Dream League” where the most powerful teams on the planet will compete.  A fast paced football show packed with high energy and dramatic football moves and life lessons of team work, discovering your inner strength and overcoming your deficiencies is bound to captivate kids. Catch the team starting May 27, Monday to Friday, at 4:30pm.

Bradley Cooper Awakens to More Mayhem in Final 'Hangover'

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Newly minted as a Best Actor Academy Award-nominee for “Silver Linings Playbook,” Bradley Cooper returns as high school English teacher and unofficial pack leader Phil, in Warner Bros.’ and Legendary Pictures’ mayhem comedy “The Hangover Part III.” It’s been two years since the Wolfpack’s misadventure in Bangkok. Phil, Stu (Ed Helms) and Doug (Justin Bartha) are happily living uneventful lives at home. The only member of the gang who’s not content is Alan (Zach Galifianakis).  Still lacking a sense of purpose, the group’s black sheep has ditched his meds and given into his natural impulses in a big way—which, for Alan, means no boundaries, no filters and no judgment—until a personal crisis forces him to finally seek the help he needs. And who better than his three best friends to make sure he takes the first step. This time, there’s no bachelor party. No wedding. What could possibly go wrong? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. Cooper says of the final film of the trilogy, “There are little story points we maybe glanced by in the original that become pivotal pieces in the larger whole.  Speaking as a fan, myself, watching these movies, the best part—and certainly the funniest—is putting it all together.” While Alan’s unhealthy relationship with disaster-magnet Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong) ranks high on the list of things that skew his approach to life, there isn’t a single member of the Wolfpack who hasn’t been affected by its fallout. “It comes to light that Chow did something during the time of the first movie that greatly pissed off a very dangerous enemy. He compounded that offense during the second, and it’s all going to come back on him now—and on Alan, Phil, Stu and Doug,” warns producer Dan Goldberg. Again, it’s Phil who is the first to lose patience. However, once dragged in, he will likely be the last to give up. Though some see this alpha-male character as the most level-headed of the group, Cooper disagrees. “If Phil represents the voice of reason, that’s a pretty messed up reality they’re living in,” he suggests. “I think Phil’s view on life is demented in its own way. He can be highly moral but, at the same time, it’s a very specific and personal code. He marches to the beat of his own drum, so he may seem rational on the surface, but he’s actually willing to go to some pretty extreme places to get things done.” “This movie was rugged, brutal, massive,” adds Cooper. “I mean, we have parachutes flying around Vegas at night, wild animals in places where they shouldn’t be, lots of crazy things going on. But it’s all grounded. I don’t think there was ever a point where [director] Todd [Phillips], or anyone, thought, ‘Let’s outdo the first or the second film.’ The intention was just to tell a good story, and it feels like the normal progression of the lives of these three guys.” Bradley Cooper has signed a two-year, first-look deal with Warner Bros., announcing his production company, 22nd & Indiana. Cooper most recently starred in the Academy Award® nominated film “Silver Linings Playbook,” for which he received his first Academy Award® nomination. Directed by David O’ Russell, the film was an adaptation of the Matthew Quick serio-comic novel and also starred Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver.  “Silver Linings Playbook” debuted at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival and went on to earn seven Oscar® nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. Cooper won the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor and the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor in a Comedy for his performance. Additionally, he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical and a Screen Actors Guild® nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, as well as nominations from the Independent Spirit Awards for Best Male Lead, and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role. In May 2011, Cooper starred opposite Ed Helms,Zach GalifianakisJustin Bartha in “The Hangover Part II,” directed by Todd Phillips, the blockbuster hit sequel to 2009’s “The Hangover,” which was the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time. “The Hangover Part II” went on to surpass the original in international earnings and the two films combined have earned more than $1 billion worldwide. A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures, “The Hangover Part III" opens in Philippine theaters on May 29, 2013.

Weekender Guide: May 24 to 26, 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:25:00 +0800

After a successful Diamond Eyes tour-Manila leg last 2011, Deftones is set to return to the Philippines for a one-night concert on May 26, 2013 at the World Trade Center. Watch the Grammy Award winning band from Sacramento, California as they showcase their particular style of heavy music.     Enter a playground of awesome music, thrilling skateboard tricks, games, crazy mosh pits & hot summer fun. Circuit Fest 411, an  all-day music & skateboard festival, is happening this Saturday May 25 at Circuit Makati.      Mom & Me: A Mothers Month Special is all set to happen this Saturday and Sunday at the Rockwell Tent. Families, especially mothers, are invited to participate in the cooking / baking demonstrations, yoga / zumba sessions, makeover and massage sessions, entertainment / film showing, face painting and games, hourly raffle draws, and talks during the event.     This weekend, check out the newly opened SM Aura Premier in Taguig. Curious to see what's inside? Here's a guide on what's inside: Related Article Now Open: SM Aura Premier by The Click List SM's new mall in Taguig opened its doors to the public last weekend. What's in store for the shopaholic and foodie in you? Have a sneak peek inside SM Aura Premier. Planning to go on a food trip this weekend? Here are the newest restaurants in the metro: Related Article Feel the Warmth at Stella Wood Fired Bistro by Marian Joy Hernandez Offering a rustic menu complemented by fine music and cozy interiors, Stella embodies a kind of dining experience meant to be enjoyed when you have good company. Related Article Getting to know Ice Cream with Jack Frost by Cityzen | M.C. Jose If you’re looking for yet another way to stay cool, then it's time you get to know Jack! Related Article Achiote Taqueria: Where Everyday is a Fiesta by Cityzen | Crystal Joy Rebucas Restaurants that serve authentic cuisines of the world magically transport us to places we’ve never been to. Such is the story of this Mexican delight located along Lopez Drive of Rockwell’s Power Plant Mall.

Lonely Planet Author Greg Bloom Deems Manila as the 'Most Underrated' Destination in the Philippines

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:31:00 +0800

Forget Dan Brown's fictional depiction of Manila as the "Gates of Hell". Greg Bloom, who authored the Philippine edition of Lonely Planet-- the world's "largest travel guide book", thinks more tourists should check out Manila. Watch this video in which he talks about his favorite places in the Philippines, the lows of being constantly on the road, and his tip for aspiring travel writers. About Greg Bloom Greg Bloom is a Phnom Penh-based travel writer and editor. He specializes in writing Lonely Planet guidebooks about Southeast Asia and the former Soviet Union. While working as a travel writer he has been detained by authorities in Uzbekistan, taken a shlagbaum to the head in Kyiv, jumped out of helicopters atop volcanoes in Kamchatka, hit 100km/h in a Latvian bobsled, flown out the back of a jeepney in Puerto Princesa, and survived a bus crash on the back roads of Bicol.  Greg dabbled in careers as diverse as Christmas tree salesman, ski bum, PR flak and New York City bike messenger before moving to Ukraine in 1997 and settling into a career as a journalist. He was editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Post, an English-language weekly, from 1999 to 2003. He later lived in Manila for almost 5 years before moving to Cambodia in 2008. His travel articles have appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, the South China Morning Post, the Toronto Globe & Mail, Action Asia and BBC.com, among other publications. Greg was recently in Manila for the Lonely Planet No More: A Travel Writing Seminar, held last May 18 at Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street. The event was presented by Fully Booked, Writer's Block Philippines, and Lonely Planet.  

'Epic' Characters in 3D

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Known for their grandiose storytelling and visual effects in “Ice Age” and “Rio,” Blue Sky Studios brings a world unlike any we’ve seen before in the 3D wonder “Epic.” In “Epic,” MK (voiced by Amanda Seyfried) returns to her childhood home and reconnects with his father Prof. Bomba (Jason Sudeikis) who believes that out there are unseen people who live in the woods. She finally believes when she is magically transformed into the size of the people his father had been looking for all his life. Transported into the magical world of Leafmen where soldiers live to protect the forest, MK meets Nod (Josh Hutcherson), Ronin (Colin Farell) and Queen Tara (Beyonce). Together, she must unite with them in order to save the forest against the evil Boggans led by Mandrake (Christoph Waltz). The filmmakers envisioned the Boggans as the creators of decay in the natural world. Wedge explains: “You might take a walk in the woods or in a park, and see something that looks like a cancerous knob growing out of a tree. That’s the handiwork of the Boggans.” Their capital of decomposition is called Wrathwood, whose dark, twisty and claustrophobic tunnels provide a sharp contrast to Moonhaven’s openness and light. The chief force behind the darkness and destruction is the Boggans’ ruler, Mandrake. Gifted, or cursed, with the ability to bring destruction to anything he touches, Mandrake and his Boggan minions are the arch-nemeses of the Leafmen. Mandrake is tired of hiding in the shadows, and with his son Dagda (played by Blake Anderson) by his side, he plans the ultimate revenge – to claim the forest he believes should have always been his. As portrayed by two-time Academy Award®-winning actor Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained, InglouriousBasterds), Mandrake is devious, dangerous, erudite, droll, and ironic. His eloquent and sharp musings and threats are complemented by his vampire-like appearance. He even sports a bat cape, “like the Native Americans wore buffalo skins,” says Wedge. “They would conquer the soul of the animal and wear its skin, and Mandrake does the same” with the nocturnal and feared rodents. Bats are also the Boggans’ preferred mode of transport. Wedge embraced the opportunity to work with Waltz, and got more collaboration than he expected when the directorread lines opposite Waltz during recording sessions.“Christoph wanted to play the scenes at all times, so our podiums were set up across from each other. He’d perform Mandrake, and I’d read whichever character he was playing against. Every time I’d look up from my script page, there was Christoph staring me down, in true Mandrake style. He was in the scene completely. It was intimidating and thrilling.” If Queen Tara and the Leafmen embody the forces of light, and Mandrake and the Boggans the forces of darkness, then the character Bufo straddles both worlds. A tough-guy toad, Bufo is a wheeler and dealer who plays all the angles: he profits no matter which side wins or loses. In yet another example of inventive casting, rapper/singer/songwriter Pitbull is Bufo. “We were looking for a certain archetype, and asked ourselves, where do you go?” Wedge explains. “Well, you don’t go to the normal field of actors; you go to musical artists. Pitbull brings something special to the role.” Pitbull, whose current hit (performed with Christina Aguilera) is “Feel this Moment,” likens musicianship to the experience of a team of animators, designers and actor joining forces to create a film character. “When I make records I can hear a beat and know exactly what I’m going do and how it’s going to come about,” he explains. “So for an animator to see me and my expressions and translate those to a character…that’s amazing.

Father's Day at The Oriental Hotels and Resorts

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

For over a century, Father’s Day has been a celebrated event in many countries all over the world. For the month of June, The Oriental Hotels and Resorts put Dads in the limelight by making their day extra special with the following offers: From June 1 to 30, Dads can enjoy an overnight stay in a deluxe room and luxuriate in the comforts of comfy bed, fluffy pillows, 300 thread count bed sheets and duvets, plus other modern amenities like 32”LED TV and complimentary WI-FI for only P 2555 nett which also includes breakfast buffet for 2 adults. Dads will also be treated for some rest and relaxation with The Oriental’s Spa Packages for only P 1,250 nett per person inclusive of one hour therapeutic massage combo, men’s pedicure, plus other spa services. On June 16, 6 pm to 10pm, Dads will also enjoy a smorgasbord of greens, barbequed steaks, seafood and ribs with great dessert selections for only P 650 nett per person. Package is inclusive of complimentary gift for dad. So go to The Oriental Hotels and Resorts this June and show him how much you care. For inquiries, call (63 2) 994-5644 or go to www.orientalhotels.com.

TLC's Sand Masters Takes Sand Castle Building to a Whole New Level

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

These are not your typical sand castles! Across the United States and around the world, the unconventional artists of Sand Masters – Rusty, Kirk, Andy, Matt, Morgan and Sue – create unimaginable masterpieces on a massive scale that will defy expectations and often defy gravity. Throughout this 16-part series, this group of incredibly talented and commited artists builds colossal works of art from sand while battling seemingly insurmountable challenges like unpredictable weather, wildly ambitious designs, demanding clients, and a ticking clock. Stay hooked on TLC as you await the final amazing reveal of these outrageous assignments. Catch two back-to-back episodes of Sand Masters every Thursday at 10:00 p.m. beginning May 30. Encores every  Friday at 9:00 a.m., Saturday at 4:00 p.m., and Sunday at noon and 9:00 p.m. Award-winning sand sculptor Rusty Croft has not only turned his love for playing in the sand into an art, but into a career. Rusty, along with his longtime friend-turned-business partner, Kirk Rademaker, and their Sand Masters team, travel the world creating unthinkable yet functional works of art so magnicently real. Dig in with the Sand Masters on their globetrotting assignments as they transform something as ordinary and accessible as sand into fragile yet fantastic art. For these sand experts, it's just another day at the office. Each week, Rusty and his team push the limits of sand while going head to head with erratic Mother Nature and each others’ creative differences. Their quirky passion takes them across the country, circling the globe and immersing themselves in local cultures before digging in the sand to build oversize yet delicate works that combine the careful craft of sculpting, over-the-top imagination and creative mechanical works. From building sand sculptures for a circus-themed birthday party in Miami, Florida to creating an actual working champagne tower made entirely of sand in Napa Valley, the Sand Masters find inspiration for their extreme art in the most astounding of situations. Whether it’s pulling off a 60-ton (54,431kg) castle of sand, crafting three-dimensional, lightsaber-weilding characters from Star Wars, trekking through the jungles of Costa Rica or capturing the sacredness of Thailand’s nation-wide Water Festival, the sculptors are constantly challenged by demanding, eccentric clients and sometimes even unusable sand. Who would have thought mere sand could pump up our adrenaline! Hold your breath, steady your hands away from the remote control and don’t sneeze, as you catch Sand Masters in action this May on TLC.

Miso-Ten Ramen & Tempura joins Privileges on ClickTheCity App

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Satisfy your ramen cravings at the newest ramen house in the metro! Catering to those who are looking for authentic ramen and tendon, Miso-Ten Ramen & Tempura promises to deliver well-loved savory Japanese favorites to the ramen crazed metro foodies. As a partner merchant of Privileges on ClickTheCity App, Miso-Ten makes your ramen experience better by offering a FREE serving of Gyoza valued at P140. Just by flashing your phone, Privileges members can get FREE Gyoza for a minimum purchase of P500 in a single transaction. Privileges on ClickTheCity Lifestyle App lets you avail special offers and discounts from participating merchants, transforming your app into a virtual lifestyle card. Not yet registered on Privileges? Privileges is free for 30 days upon registration of your ClickTheCity account. Download the ClickTheCity App now and register your Privileges to discover a new and exciting way to experience the city! 

Uncommitted

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Epic imagines a battle between good and evil taking place at the scale of insects. On one side: the noble Leafmen, defenders of the forest, riding on hummingbirds. On the other side: the Boggans, creatures of decay, spreading rot and death wherever they go. The premise certainly has the makings of an epic, but the movie is anything but. Suffused with compromise and defined by a lack of commitment, the film fails to engage the imagination. Professor Bomba (Jason Sudeikis), believes that there is a civilization of tiny people living in the forest, and he is dedicated his life to finding and studying them. His estranged teenage daughter M.K. (Amanda Seyfried) arrives at his remote forest house, hoping to reconnect with him. But the professor is too caught up in his work and neglects her, causing M.K. to leave. But before she gets very far, she stumbles into a magical battle between the forces of life and the rot in the forest. Soon, M.K. is shrunken down, and she discovers that her father was right all along. To get back to normal size and return home, she must help the Leafmen protect a magical blossom that could decide the fate of the forest. The film describes itself as "epic," but it falls well short of that goal. It is pleasant, yes. Occasionally funny, even. But little of it could be described as "epic." To accomplish that feat, the film would have needed to be more focused, more sure of what it wanted to do. But the film tries to please everyone, watering down all of its elements in the process. The film is kind of a family drama, kind of an adventure story, kind of a comedy, kind of a romance, and kind of an environmentally inclined message movie. And in the middle of these already disparate elements, there's also a musical number. The film doesn't really commit to anything, and that leads to a terribly tepid narrative. And the thing is, a lot of the things it sets up are actually kind of intriguing. The movie bravely acknowledges the existence of death, for example, having more than one character pass away within the narrative. But then it fails to do justice to the gravity of such a loss, glossing over the feelings of the bereaved characters. The movie is content to pad itself out with silliness, never making it feel like the characters are in any danger, or are really burdened by what they're feeling. They just trek along the impressive landscapes, seemingly unconcerned by anything they're going through. The animation is pretty good as it goes. It's bright and shiny and generally well conceived. The voice acting is problematic to an extent. The film goes out of its way to cast big, familiar names in its cast, and that comes at the cost of world building. Chris O'Dowd and Colin Farrell, for example, have thick Irish accents. Everyone else, however, is American. Most people probably won't care about this, but it's just another one of those things that show a lack of care in putting everything together. This is supposed to be a singular world, and rather than try to build a consistent environment, the film just throws in whatever random celebrity it can find. Epic really feels like it came together in committee, the movie more a product of focus groups and algorithms than the genuine need to tell a story. There's so much in it that could have been great, so many curious little details that could have made the movie so distinct in an increasingly homogeneous genre of cinema. But it doesn't try hard enough. It just goes for the broadest strokes, hoping that people will be lulled in complacency by the bland familiarity of everything. There are certainly worse films than Epic, but one needn't settle for mediocrity, either. Look instead for a movie that actually strives to inspire. My Rating:

Cinema du Muscle

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Few would have suspected that 2001’s The Fast and the Furious would spawn an entire franchise of blockbuster films. And yet here we are, in the sixth film of the series, the core set of characters still intact. It has been an unlikely ride so far, the film representing one of the few rare intellectual properties in Hollywood that isn’t really based off anything else. Given the franchise’s pedigree for giving the fans exactly what they want, the ride is now sure to continue. Fast & Furious 6 could probably stand to be more streamlined, but it delivers on the muscle. Partners-in-crime Dominic Toretto and Brian O’Conner (Vin Diesel and Paul Walker) are still hiding out in the Canary Islands after their last heist in Rio. Agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) suddenly pops up out of nowhere and offers them a deal. An elite mercenary named Owen Shaw (Luke Evans) has been stealing components of a dangerous weapon. Hobbs wants Toretto to assemble his crew and help him take Shaw down in exchange for amnesty. Toretto is reluctant, but he immediately accepts when Hobbs offers up another piece of information: Toretto’s girlfriend Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), presumed dead, is alive and working with Shaw. The film is really built around the action set pieces. The story is a bit of an afterthought, which makes the length of the movie a little difficult to accept. The story’s themes of loyalty and family above all aren’t really complex enough to merit all the talking of the film’s somewhat tedious middle section. The truth is, nobody really cares all that much, including the filmmakers. This is most evident with a late game twist that doesn’t make any sense at all and has little impact on an emotional level. The same themes could have probably been more effectively delivered in a tighter, 100-minute package. But again, nobody really cares. What matters is that cars crash into each other, big muscle-y people punch each other, and stuff explodes. And in that respect, the film delivers. The real success of this franchise comes from ignoring the limits of reality while still working very hard to make it all look real. It keeps the stunts palpable by using real cars and plenty of practical effects as opposed to just going CGI all the way. But on the conceptual level, the stunts are completely ludicrous. The final action sequence, for example, seems to take place on an endless airport runway. It’s really dumb when you stop to think about it, but the film assaults the senses with such visceral force that it’s easy enough to ignore in the moment. It’s just fun, in the dumbest, best way possible. Everything is larger than life, yet still connected to life in a way that Michael Bay no longer understands. The actors also help keep the film grounded. Though there isn’t a lot of meaty character work to be done, the cast brings plenty of human charm to this story. Vin Diesel continues to be the Sylvester Stallone of his generation, his towering, physical charisma transcending the limits of his mumbly delivery. Luke Evans looks to be having fun as the villain of the piece, living up to the fine tradition of sneering British villains in blockbuster films. I think Fast & Furious 6 would have been amazing at 100 minutes. Blockbuster films have been longer and longer in the last years, but the greater lengths have rarely provided extra value. That is the case here. This film is an entirely different creature now from its roots, and there’s just a whole lot less story to deliver. It’s about the spectacle, and the film is so good at spectacle that it just doesn’t need much else. 130 minutes is really pushing it. In the end, though, the series continues to be audacious and inventive in its own way, fully committing to the absurdity of the modern action movie. That’s fun enough. My Rating:

Feel the Warmth at Stella Wood Fired Bistro

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

The words “wood fired” are always a big lure for me. Pretty much like the words “comfort food,” “home made” and “rustic” make me feel like I’m being pampered. There’s something so comforting, inviting and warm about them. Stella—a bistro located in Bonifacio High Street Central—has bravely put on the “wood fired” concept as their signature style.  Offering a rustic menu complemented by fine music and cozy interiors, the place embodies a kind of dining experience meant to be enjoyed when you have good company. Or, when you need a hug.   A look at Stella’s menu can whet the appetite for earthy and smoky flavors, pretty much those that hit close to home. Their pizza selections, which are best sellers, showcase a variety of unconventional, yet brilliant, combinations. Take the Smoked Salmon and Black Caviar Pizza (P450), for example, which is a smattering of ricotta crème fraiche, fresh dill, red onions and lemon caper berries. It sounds impressive enough to pique the curiosity. Queso Pizza As Stella newcomers, however, the classics are a must. We try the Queso Pizza (P395), a carefully selected medley of four cheeses: emmental, mozzarella, tilamook cheddar dusted with pimenton (paprika), malagos ricotta and pecorino. Everything is also topped with ricotta crème. The outer crust is a golden brown, its inside chewy and slightly sweet—a welcome contrast to the saltiness of the cheeses. Meant to be shared, the 8-inch Queso Pizza doesn’t scrimp on the cheese and the flavor.  A bite gives you a better appreciation of the different kinds of cheese, and how they simultaneously stand out and blend in. Such attention to making the most out of every ingredient is also evident in Stella’s real homemade iced teas. Emphasis on the “real,” their menu says. We tried the Four Red Fruits (P120) and Passion Fruit, Mango & Orange (P120). Homemade iced teas   Passion Fruit, Mango & Orange and Four Red Fruits Both drinks are refreshing and the tea flavors truly manifest. Clean and rejuvenated are the words to describe what these authentic iced teas can make you feel. It’s an instant boost; highly recommended for dour moods and the Manila temperature. Slow Roasted Truffled Beef Belly Speaking of mood enhancers, I know people who perk up at the smell of roasted beef. The Slow Roasted Truffled Beef Belly (P595) possessed such a lovely aromatic smell, it was met with ‘ooohs’ and ‘aaahs’ when brought to the table. The meat was tender, it being slow-cooked in truffled cabernet gravy and then combined with roasted mushrooms, garlic confit. As a finishing touch, the dish is topped with a picee of Jamon Serrano crisp. Utterly indulgent, the beef belly is best eaten with rice. Savor every morsel because this dish is quite small, but packs a lot of flavor. If Stella is good at creating new dishes and making use of various ingredients, then they are even better at creating their own version of old favorites. The wood fired “Callos a la Stella” (P495) is an instant hit at our table. “Callos a la Stella”   It contains all the requisite ingredients a proper callos dish should have: Spanish chorizo, double smoked bacon, beef tripe, garbanzos, roasted bell peppers and a roasted tomato. The olives thrown in the mix provide a welcome diversion. I indulged and paired it with the Spanish Chorizo and Garlic Fried Rice (P95), in the process, bidding adieu to the other callos dishes I’ve tried before. Spanish Chorizo and Garlic Fried Rice   Another favorite and definitely a conversation starter is the Salt Baked Gindara Fillet (400g) (P420). Salt-Baked Gindara Fillet A closer observation would reveal that the fish’s covering is not bread, as we initially thought, but rock salt---lots of it. Open the lid to reveal a huge chunk of beautiful white fish topped with lemon slices. Flaky, soft and succulent—the delicately-flavored gindara is tasty enough on its own. Dipped in the light dill citrus cream, however, it is heightened to pescetarian heaven. I cannot restrain myself from finishing nearly half of the serving, given that it’s healthy and guilt-free. Rock salt 'bowl'   We munched on some veggies to balance everything out. A good choice is the Wood-Fired Cauliflower and Broccoli (P195), which is topped with Malagos Pecorino and olive oil. The smoky flavor was very evident on the cauliflower. This kind of simple and healthy preparation of vegetables was kind of a revelation for me, and something that I made a mental note of, so I can try to recreate at home. Although, I predict it would be a poor replica, since the wood fire oven is probably the biggest contributor to its delicate, earthy taste. Wood-Fired Cauliflower and Broccoli   For dessert, it’s a sin not to partake of Stella's Wood Fired Chocolate Almond Cookie Dough with Mantecado Ice Cream (P195)—a yummy-smelling combination of hot and soft cookie dough embedded with rosemary pistachios, and then topped with Mantecado ice cream and salted caramel. So good and comforting, it’s reason enough to give Stella a visit. Stella's Wood Fired Chocolate Almond Cookie Dough   Stella is versatile, in a way that it can cater to big groups and intimate dates. I think great food does that. It brings a lot of different people under one roof, lures them into conversation and then settles them down with burps and satisfied smiles. It’s like a huge wave of warmth that washes over you and tides you over ‘til you get a real nice hug—or another serving of that wood fired cookie dough.

Fort Newcomer 'Oriang' Revolutionizes Filipino Cuisine

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:34:00 +0800

At this time and age when customers have seen and tasted all possible incarnations of sisig and adobo, adapting the tag line “Filipino food with a twist” no longer counts as “revolutionary”. And yet new Taguig restaurant Oriang proceeds to ride the same “modern Filipino cuisine” bandwagon. But unlike other start-up Filipino restaurants, Oriang serves leveled-up Filipino food without jacking up its prices. This, ladies and gentlemen, is how Oriang plans to win the modern Filipino food revolution.     Located at the Fiesta Market in Market! Market!, four-month-old Oriang is actually a sort of the Fort-extension of the similarly-themed Cafe de Bonifacio in Podium. “We initially wanted to put up a Filipino restaurant here at the Fort, but there wasn't any available space then. Just after we set up Cafe de Bonifacio in Podium, Market! Market! called us and asked if we're interested to lease this space. That's how Oriang started,” explained Jael Wenceslao, the Marketing Manager for both restaurants.     Here's a Philippine history refresher for those who didn't get the connection why the second resto was given that name. “Oriang” is actually the nickname of Gregoria de Jesus, Andres Bonifacio's wife. Alongside her husband, feisty and courageous Oriang fought in the Philippine revolution against the Spaniards. And since Cafe de Bonifacio is crusading the elevation of the Filipino cuisine, who better to team up with than his partner Oriang? But as any other revolution, one must have powerful weapons to win the battle. In charge of this trade is Chef John Singson Cu-Unjieng, the blacksmith of Oriang's kitchen. “I think Oriang's creative menu is what sets us apart. Plus, we use and serve homemade condiments you can mix and match so each table will have a different dining experience.” Chef John remarks. Headlining Oriang's menu are “starter-pa-lang-ulam-na” appetizers like Oriang Okoy (P125), Lumpiang Hubad in Pastry Cups (P135), Oriang Salad (P185), and Ensaladang Talong (P135). Oriang Okoy is a crispy pancake of medium-sized shrimps (the regular ones use tiny hibi). Holding the crunchy shrimps together is a special batter made from sweet potato and squash.         Oriang Okoy The Lumpiang Hubad in Pastry Cups is a dressed-up version of a boring lumpia roll. It plays on similar textures and flavors but is a manner that's easier to consume.         Lumpiang Hubad in Pastry Cups For those looking for a refreshing appetizer, you might want to get Oriang Salad that has squid drizzled with the restaurant's tangy signature vinaigrette. A personal recommendation would be the Ensaladang Talong, made more interesting with salted egg slices.         Ensaladang Talong Main Courses are easy to pick at Oriang. You can get a vegetable, a pork, and a fish dish altogether for under P1000! The Butterflied Tilapia in Tamarind Sauce (P265) is tasty sans soy sauce-- an evidence of proper marination. Most people will prefer the tilapia over the less common Crispy Hito (P265). But you've nothing to be wary of as this hito is perfectly seasoned and fried 'til crispy. Either of this goes well with Embutido con Ampalaya (P185), which has lightly pan-toasted embutido slices served over sautéed ampalaya.         Butterflied Tilapia in Tamarind Sauce Crispy Hito Embutido con Ampalaya You can have the Oriang Super Fried Rice (P215) on its own. With thick cubes of liempo topping a heap of aligue rice, there really is no need to order an accompanying viand. But if budget permits, get it with Binagoongang Bagnet (P185). Aligue and bagoong, albeit both sinful, make a good marriage.         Oriang Super Fried Rice         Binagoongang Bagnet End your meal with Turon de Gregoria (P85), a unique twist on the regular street fare that uses lakatan instead of saba. Other options are the Pandan Panna Cotta (P125) and Mango Latik (P85) of fried roti and coconut sauce.         Turon de Gregoria         Pandan Panna Cotta         Mango Latik Bonifacio and Oriang didn't get to see a happy ending for Katipunan in their time. Now, they are getting a second chance in fighting a different battle: placing Filipino cuisine in the global food map. With their well-thought of food, affordable prices, and sincere love for the Filipino cuisine, Bonifacio and Oriang are clearly on the right track in winning this food revolution. Oriang is located at the Fiesta Market outside Market Market! Market! in Taguig City. It is available for reservation, and is open from Monday to Sunday, from 11am to 12 midnight. For more information, call (02) 625-0597 or 0927 724 0543 and like the Oriang Facebook page.

'Grown Ups 2' Unveils New Poster, Trailer in ClickTheCity

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:20:00 +0800

The trailer and new poster for Adam Sandler's first-ever sequel, Columbia Pictures' Grown Ups 2, can now be viewed here at ClickTheCity.     In the film, after having the greatest time of his life three summers ago, Lenny (Adam Sandler) decides he wants to move his family back to his hometown and have them grow up with his gang of childhood friends and their kids.  They’ll face new challenges and meet new friends in the next chapter of the epic story of refusing to grow up. Columbia Pictures presents a Happy Madison production, a film by Dennis Dugan, “Grown Ups 2.”  Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, and Nick Swardson.  Directed by Dennis Dugan.  Produced by Adam Sandler and Jack Giarraputo.  Written by Fred Wolf & Adam Sandler & Tim Herlihy.  Executive Producers are Barry Bernardi and Allen Covert.  Director of Photography is Theo Van de Sande, ASC.  Production Designer is Aaron Osborne.  Editor is Tom Costain.  Costume Designer is Ellen Lutter.  Music by Rupert Gregson-Williams.  Music Supervision by Michael Dilbeck, Brooks Arthur, and Kevin Grady.     The first “Grown Ups,”  released in 2010, grossed $271 million worldwide, making it Sandler's most successful film to date. Opening across the Philippines on July 24, “Grown Ups 2” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Visit www.columbiapictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games. 

Mars is Finally Here

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Love Lust Faith + Dreams, the new album from Thirty Seconds To Mars, will be released today May 20 by MCA Music. Written and recorded around the world from Europe, to India, to the band’s studio in California, Love Lust Faith + Dreams was produced by Jared Leto with previous collaborator Steve Lillywhite (U2, The Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel) co-producing four of the twelve tracks. Jared says that “this is more than an evolution; it’s a brand new beginning. Creatively, we've gone to an entirely new place, which is exciting, unexpected, and incredibly inspiring.” The album cover for Love Lust Faith + Dreams was revealed last March 19 on the band’s social networks. It features “Isonicotinic Acid Ethyl Ester” (2010 - 2011) from internationally renowned artist Damien Hirst’s Spot Paintings series. A second Hirst work, which is from the Colour Charts series, will appear on the CD itself. Love Lust Faith + Dreams is the band’s fourth studio record. It follows This Is War, which was hailed as “an artistic triumph” by Alternative Press, “a shimmering epic” by MTV.com, and contained the No. 1 Modern Rock radio hits “This Is War” and “Kings and Queens.” During its two-year tour in support of This Is War, the band sold out arenas around the globe, playing over 311 shows in nearly 60 countries on six continents to three million people – and breaking the Guinness World Record® for the longest ever concert tour by a rock band. Thirty Seconds To Mars – comprising Jared Leto, Shannon Leto and Tomo Milicevic – has sold over five million albums worldwide and the band’s videos have more than 300 million views on YouTube. The group has received numerous awards, including a dozen MTV awards worldwide, a Billboard Music award and honors from NME, Kerrang! and Fuse. Artifact, a documentary about the band’s battle with its record label, has won the People’s Choice documentary award at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, the Audience Award at the 2012 Gotham Independent Film Awards and it was also an official selection of the 2013 SXSW film festival. Love Lust Faith + Dreams, the new album from Thirty Seconds to Mars is now available on your favorite record bars nationwide and online via iTunes Philippines under MCA Music Inc. in cooperation with SMART, Live More!

Will Smith Conquers a New World in 'After Earth'

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Two-time Academy Award® nominee Will Smith has enjoyed unprecedented success in a career encompassing films, television, and multi-platinum records. For his memorable portrayal of Muhammad Ali in Michael Mann’s “Ali”, he received his first Oscar nomination. That was followed by his second nomination, for his performance in the true-life drama “The Pursuit of Happyness.” Smith’s extraordinary list of blockbusters includes the most recent “Men In Black 3,” “I Am Legend” and “Hancock.” He also thrilled audiences in such huge hits as “I, Robot,” “Independence Day,” “Men in Black” and “Men in Black II.” Now, Smith stars as Cypher, a legendary general whose legacy his young, rebellious son is determined to emulate, in Columbia Pictures' futuristic action-thriller, “After Earth.” In the film, a crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an unstoppable alien creature that escaped during the crash. Father and son must learn to work together and trust one another if they want any chance of returning home. “What I thought was really interesting about this film was that it’s huge in scope, but it comes down to a simple idea that every person in the audience can relate to: it’s a father and son story,” says Will Smith. “I think that’s what audiences will really connect with – seeing the father try to connect with the son, to teach him, with life-or-death consequences.” The lesson the father must teach his son is to conquer his fear. “Every parent knows when his or her child is lying to them because they’re scared of something,” says Will Smith. “And every parent has a different way of dealing with that. In `After Earth,' we have a father trying to command and control his son from a distance, but at the end of the day, once your child goes out of the house, you’ve taught them all you can – they have to learn the rest on their own. For me, in this movie, the extreme landscape makes these parent-and-child relationships huge, life-threatening.” “That’s what we really responded to about this story,” says producer Caleeb Pinkett. “It’s exciting – set a thousand years in the future – but the real thing we responded to was that emotional core, the universal idea.” The father also has to learn to trust the son. “That’s hard for Cypher, but it’s something we all have to do as parents – our children succeed or fail on their own, and all we can do as parents is watch,” says Will Smith. “It’s very much a coming-of-age story for both parent and child.” Opening across the Philippines on June 5, “After Earth” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit http://www.columbiapictures.com.ph for trailers, exclusive content and free downloads. Like us at www.Facebook.com/ColumbiaPicturesPH and join our fan contests.  

Top Store Chain Welcomes Manila to the Family

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Family Mart, Japan’s largest convenience store chain, opens its first ever branch in the Philippines at Glorietta 3, offering fun, future-savvy, and fuss-free shopping for the whole family. Brought in by the country’s leading retail group, Stores Specialists, Inc., and Ayala Land Inc., together with foreign partners Itochu Corporation and Family Mart Corp., Family Mart is set to serve Filipino families across the country. In keeping with the Japanese tradition, Family Mart Executives observed the customary Kagami Biraki that refers to the opening of a cask of Sake as a sign of celebration and good luck participated in by Mr.Yoshihisa Aoki, ITOCHU Corporation Senior Managing Executive Officer & President of Food Company, Mr. Anton Huang, President of Philippine Family Mart CVS Retailers, Inc., Mr. Fernando Zobel Chairman of Ayala Land Inc. Mr. Junji Ueda, Chairman and CEO of Family Mart Japan, Mr. Tony Aquino, President & CEO of Ayala Land Inc., Mr. Masaaki Kosaka, Managing Director and Managing Executive Officer of Family Mart Japan, Mr. Isamu Nakayama, President of Family Mart Japan, and Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Greg Domingo, all garbed in traditional robes, formally opening the Family Mart venture with a lot of culture, heritage, and strengthened corporate partnership. As the celebration continued, a lively group of dancers ushered guests to the new store ending in a festive street dance. Family Mart welcomed guests and made sure each one experienced what they had to offer through free food, drinks and giveaways coming from their partner merchants. Family Mart aims to bring its retail success in the Philippines, as seen in its many branches across Asia and the United States. Family Mart aims to open 40 stores this year across Metro Manila, with initial stores in progress at Glorietta 5, Ayala Avenue MRT Station 3, and Exchange Regency in Ortigas. Other stores in Eastwood City, Pasay City, and Cavite are also in the works. The brand will open 300 stores in the next five years. With speed, ease, and a whole lot of Japanese fun, convenience shopping will never be the same now that Family Mart has arrived—where every shopper is welcome, like family.

Q & A with Star of Fast & Furious 6 Vin Diesel

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Vin Diesel first caught Hollywood’s attention not as an actor, but as a director. His short film Multi Facial, a semi-autobiographical take on the struggles of a multi-racial actor in the industry, caught the attention of Steven Spielberg, who then cast the young Diesel in Saving Private Ryan. The actor is of course best known by most as Dominic Toretto, the indomitable street racer turned international criminal in the Fast & Furious franchise. On his recent tour of the Philippines, Vin Diesel sat down with the press to answer a few questions. The Fast & Furious movies have grown into a legitimate franchise. What is it like working on such a huge enterprise? 4, 5 and 6 was envisioned as a trilogy. 6 and 7 were supposed to be shot at the same time. The reason the studio was willing to do that is because there’s an economy of scale when you shoot things at the same time. But there were so many locations that we ended up taking the hiatus. We do start shooting the next one in August in LA. I do see this saga as two trilogies. One to three, and four to six. The second trilogy started with the short film Los Bandoleros. One of the things that has made the audience appreciate the saga is that even though we don’t have books written by Tolkien, we don’t have comic books that have nursed an audience through an entire story…this is a homegrown IP, probably the first of its kind. Universal, or for that matter, any studio in Hollywood has never pulled that off before. They are now thinking three pictures ahead. What that allows us to do is to dream up these incredible sequences. Because that’s how it happens. As we were going into Fast & Furious 5, we were thinking about the vault heist and what that would look like. As we were going into 6, we were thinking what would it be like to bring a huge cargo plane. In 4 we wanted that train sequence. We start working out these action sequences long in advance to have the flexibility of being able to think in these multiple pictures. It allows you to be that much more creative. In the beginning of my career I was shy about doing all these sequels. It wasn’t until I worked with a director named Sidney Lumet that I started to lose that fear, and I committed to the Fast & Furious saga. So how many sequels are we going to see? I’m about the purity of the work. If I didn’t think we could do another good one, if I didn’t think there was more room to grow, then we’d stop. It might not just be action. Seven might be sexier. You might finally get to see Michelle and I naked in a bed together. I’m kind of that person that just wants to reach higher. But as I did say earlier…we would be thinking “7, 8, 9.” It would then be up to the enthusiasm of the fans and the appreciation of the movie to see things through. Where do you see the franchise going next? We have envisioned some scenes here in Asia. There’s this one scene that probably won’t come until Fast and Furious 8. But we’ve already started mapping out what a race on the Great Wall of China would be like. All the locations in the saga have come from somebody saying, “Hey, why don’t you shoot in Rio?” Or “Hey, could you come down to the Dominican Republic?” Why don’t you do one in Europe? Why don’t you come down to Spain? Why don’t you come down to London? All the locations in our movie started from somebody requesting the saga to go to their home country. You’ve become a father in the last few years. How has that affected you? Becoming a father was a very powerful transition for me, as it would be for anyone. I waited a long time, because this industry is so demanding. If you want to be the biggest star in the world, you have to be very selfish at times. You get a late start on your family. My twin brother started his family fifteen years before me. With all the traveling and living abroad and doing a movie, six months here, and six months there, it took me a while. It’s very connected to this saga. On a personal note, my daughter was born while we were shooting Fast & Furious 4. My son was born while we were shooting Fast & Furious 5. And my niece was born while we were shooting Fast & Furious 6. You realize that the theme of the saga is so strongly tied to family, that it does seep into your real life. Can you tell us more about bringing Michelle Rodriguez back to the franchise? Once Tokyo Drift happened, the studio thought they weren’t going to make another Fast and the Furious movie. So when they put together the story for Fast & Furious 4, they didn’t mind being reckless, and attempting to take out some of the core characters, which obviously Letty represents. But that’s not how we work in Hollywood. If Michelle is calling me and saying “I told them I’m not doing this movie if they kill me,” I tell her “I promise you. Your character is not going to die in 4. Your character is an important character in this saga.” You started out as a director. With Justin Lin leaving, and with your obvious connection to the series, why didn’t you take the reins on the next one? People back home ask the same question. I don’t think I was ready to do it. I feel like as a producer, I already do so much that I would have felt weird even trying to direct this next monster. But who knows what will happen in the future. It’s a good question. People do wonder why I don’t direct. If I direct I take a year and a half out of the schedule.     -- 'Fast & Furious 6' is released and distributed by United International Pictures through Solar Entertainment Corp. Showing Across the Philippines on May 24, 2013.

Have a Science Summer for 6 at The Mind Museum

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:12:00 +0800

End your summer with an extraordinary bang at the first world-class Science museum in the Philippines! The Mind Museum invites all to have a Science Summer for 6! For every purchase of five tickets, get 1 additional ticket for free when you visit this summer. Hang out with Stan, the T-Rex at the Earth Gallery, walk thru a giant brain in the Life Gallery and meet KAL, the newest addition to the museum robot family. Exciting new exhibits include the Inner Space Track, the Ant House, the Omni Globe, and the Story of the Universe, to name a few. Launched also this month is the latest Planetarium show “Life – A Cosmic Story” at the upgraded Space Shell of the museum. Go on journey through time - in what the New York Times calls a "visually spectacular demonstration" of how life on Earth began. Produced by the Morrison Planetarium and narrated by Academy Award winner Jodie Foster, the show was named the 2011 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival's Best Fulldome Program. Last but not the least, appreciate the wonders of science and scientific thinking up-close with the museum’s resident scientists, the Mind Movers, in the MindMoving Studios. Be captivated by science demonstrations like show-and-tell, experiments or conversations about interesting science topics and their relevance in everyday life. 5+1 Promo is valid for walk-in visits until May 31, 2013 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promo. See posters for more details. For inquiries, email inquiry@themindmuseum.org or call (632) 909-MIND (6463).

Movies Opening This Week

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:46:00 +0800

Check out the movies opening this week!   The Call A young girl is abducted. She manages to call 911, and a veteran operator is called in to use her wits and expertise to locate this girl and save her from her abductor. <br style="clear:both;" /> Apartment 143 (Emergo) A family suffering from a recent loss hires a team of parapsychologists to get to the bottom of a series of strange occurrences in their new apartment. <br style="clear:both;" /> Epic (Opens Friday, May 24) Deep in the forest, a miniature battle between good and evil takes place, unbeknownst to most people. A young girl searching for her father inadvertently finds herself shrunken down to this world, and fighting for the side of good. <br style="clear:both;" /> Fast & Furious 6 (Opens Friday, May 24) A group of wanted criminals known for their vehicular skills are offered amnesty in exchange for their help in capturing a former special ops soldier leading a dangerous team of mercenary drivers. <br style="clear:both;" /> Still Showing on Silverscreen: The Great Gatsby Star Trek Into Darkness    