I was able to watch this movie online a couple of months ago. I was initially very much intrigued with this movie because I read about the plot in Wikipedia when I was searching about Kim Go Eun.

This movie didn’t disappoint. And I now know why Go Eun became famous after this movie.

First, let’s talk about the main thing that most people talk about this film - the explicit sex scenes. Yes, there are. And for a young girl’s first movie, it was shocking but also very smart and brave. I mean, Go Eun definitely made sure that her first movie would be worth it.

Yes, the sex scenes are explicit and maygahd! But I swear it’s not like one of those sex scenes that’s only there to sell sex. When you watch the film, you would KNOW why the explicit scenes are there. It’s like the director wants you to feel the character. The scenes are there so you could understand WHY the characters are like that. It is there so you’d see a young girl’s transformation into a woman.

The movie is all about an old man and his desires. A young girl and her innocence. A young man and his selfishness. The movie is raw and beautiful and meaningful.

I find it hard to explain without really going into details but I must say that this movie is so worth watching. When I watched it, I realized that K-movies are also exceptional. Iba sila gumawa ng pelikula. After this film, I also watched several other K-movies and they are all perfectly made. I hope to also see that kind of line-up here in Manila.

Overall this film is beautiful, raw, and painful. Beautifully-made and is definitely a masterpiece.

Of course, since it's Christmas season already, given na ang mga Netflix originals na may theme na royals, snow and everything romantic. So when I saw The Princess Switch on my Netflix line up, I watched it agad agad. Sensya na! I'm a hopeless romantic and I really love these kinds of movies coz it relaxes me.

Here are my thoughts about this movie and why I think you should also watch it if you just want a feel-good super light movie.

1. Of course, the storyline is far far from truth. I mean two girls who grew up from the different side of the world actually look soooo much alike that even the bestfriend and the fiance didn't even see the difference when they switched. Ang saya pa because unlike the common Filipino teleseryes, di po sila kambal na pinaghiwalay ng tadhana. Hahaha! Wala lang magkamukha lang sila. Wag na kayo mag react. Accept that fact nalang. Okay din naman.

2. The leading men are both charming. Kinilig ako kasi ang pogi nila!!!

3. Vanessa Hudgens is so pretty. Ang sarap maging prinsesa.

4. Winter wonderland, Christmas and a far far castle. Can it get better than that?

5. It's just a feel good movie. Nakakakilig the guys. Of course may wedding scene and in the end nagkatuluyan sila (as usual). Yehey!!

It's a nice movie lang. Watch it with friends and family on a relaxing night tapos cuddle lang. Ayun lang.

Have you watched it already? Nagustuhan nyo din?

Watched this on it's first day of screening and na-shock ako sa dami ng tao sa sinehan! Even my friends na #TiasOfManila na never mo mapapalabas ng bahay pag week nights eh sumugod sa sinehan just to watch. Iba ang spark ng #CarGel.

And now I know why they decided to accept this film sa dami ng na-pitch sa kanila. And I'll list down my personal review (na aminin na natin na medyo bias kasi patay na patay ako kay Carlo pero I swear sa part lang ng kagwapuhan ni Carlo ako bias, sa ibang aspeto ng pelikula all honest review ang makukuha nyo pramis!).

Sobrang ganda ng pelikula talaga. If I could rate this, as in ka-level sya ng Meet Me in St. Gallen pero ibang atake kasi or Kita Kita or That Thing Called Tadhana. Gets nyo? Ganun sya eh. Tipong angat. Tipong di mo malilimutan.

So ano pang hinihintay natin mga baksh? Nood na!

We're big #KathNiel fans. And so given ng panonoorin ko to. I wouldn't dare miss this movie and I'm so glad I did watch because it is definitely one of the best movies I've watched this year. Hands down!

I am super proud of the Filipino movies lately. Nakakaloka, ang gaganda nila! Pwede naman pala. Pwede naman pala tayong hainan ng mga de-kalibreng pelikula. Di naman kelangan Avengers-level or Moana-level but simple  movies na talagang tatamaan ka sa ganda ng storyline, parang Miss Granny or Meet Me In St. Gallen. Pwede pala! Tapos susunod pa ang Goyo!

Anyway, here are my thoughts about this movie and why I think it'll be one of those movies I'll re-watch over and over again...

1. This movie would make you cry and laugh and fall in love in a span of two hours. Lahat ng feelings na yun parang roller-coaster mong mararamdaman. Also, it would always caught you off guard. Sanay tayo na pag romcom, bubusugin ka muna sa comedy and then a tear-jerker scene at the end. Pero dito hindi eh. Simula iiyak ka. Tapos tatawa ka. Tapos iyak ka ulit. Tapos tawa onti. Tapos ngalngal na naman. Kaloka! Nung last nga, tinago ko na ang tissue, akala ko done na with cryola. Hindi pa pala! Labas ulit ako ng tissue at singhot. Iba ang pagkakasulat neto. Ginalingan!

2. Ano mang status ng puso mo ngayon, tatamaan ka sa movie na to. And more than that, you'll definitely learn something. Primo and George's story was shown in such a realistic view (minus all the ulan every masasakit na scenes ah) and very much relatable. The young love. The painful breakup. The difficulty of bringing back the love. Of saving the love. Of re-igniting the fire. The difficulty of choosing which to follow - your brain or your heart. Yung ang tagal tagal mo magpapakamartir tapos pag sobrang sakit na tska ka sasabog. Grabe!

3. THIS IS KATHRYN'S BEST. I've always believed in Kath's talent. Magaling naman talaga sya Barcelona eh. Dama mo yung sakit dun eh. But I guess siguro nga pwedeng na overpower ni DJ because DJ's character has more depth. But Kath's subtle acting is really wonderful. Gustong gusto ko. Pero dito!!!!!! Grabe! I know everybody is moved by that jeepney scene pero totoo kasi na turning point nya yun. I mean, she's doing everything for the love of her life. She believed in him. But she has sacrificed so much. So so so much. Tapos kitang kita mo sa mata nya yung, syet! Di ko maiwan tong gago na to. Kita mo din yung struggle sa kanya. Ramdam mo yung sakit sa bawat eksena sa ulan. I think, I understand why Kath thinks this is the most difficult film for her. Eh di naman sya tumbling tumbling like sa La Luna. Mahirap sya because the heavy scenes are nakakaupos talaga. Mauupos ka.

4. Amsterdam is a beautiful place. And this movie made me want to visit it more.

5. Yung friend ni Kath na bading? Gago yun eh! Hahahaha! I swear, sya yung bestfriend talaga na ang daming hanash. Yung alam mong sinasabi lang yun kasi mahal na mahal ka at alam nyang para din sayo yun but darn!!! Friends, sometimes wag tayong hanash ng hanash kung di naman hinihingi ang opinyon mo. Panggulo lang eh. Cheret! Pero totoo yan diba? Sometimes you think I'll tell her this and that because it's all for my friend's sake but ultimately, could you really help? Sometimes it's okay to slap them with the truth but most of the time, let them get hurt. Let them learn on their own. Because sometimes, sa totoo lang, gumaganun tayo kasi wala tayo sa sitwasyon nya.


Kung lessons learned lang din, madadami kang mapupulot sa movie na to. But I guess iba iba tayo. The impact of the movie on me might be different from you. But definitely, may mauuwi ka.

Go watch! Kaya sya block buster because maganda talaga.

Grabe! I really, really love this film. Watched it with the #FabSkye over the weekend and super worth it sya.

So without further ado, here are my thoughts about the Philippine adaptation of the Korean hit, Miss Granny:

The moment I saw this movie's trailer, I know I just have to watch this. Lately, ang gaganda ng mga Filipino romantic movies and super worth it na suportahan. Bela has been making good movies these days. With Meet Me In St. Gallen and 100 Tula Para Kay Stella under her belt, I really have high expectations on this film.

And so with that, let's start with our review! Warning lang coz it'll have some spoilers ah. Mahirap iwasan mag-spoiler for this review eh.

Our company treated us for a movie night out last Friday and we sure had loads of fun. Of course I had to drag the #ReigningTatay with me because it is a Marvel movie (kahit na di naman sya talaga fan ng Marvel kasi mas bet nya si FPJ).

Anyway, so how was it? 

I think it's a good movie. Specifically love the comedy and Paul Rudd. For me, he will always be Phoebe's husband kaya siguro bentang benta sa akin ang brand of comedy nya. Though the action scenes for me are a bit weird. It's good, of course. But just weird because of all the changing of the sizes and everything. That Ghost character for me is weird but I love that she was able to find that parental love with that Professor.

Overall, must-see movie padin talaga sya because it's Marvel and you should really watch all the Marvel movies para updated ka.

If you want a movie na may action, comedy, love story and some moral lesson - go watch this!

Another movie I was able to catch on Netflix!

As usual teen chick flick again. Told ya I'm nutters with this kind of movie. Hahaha!

So anyway, here are my thoughts about this film and find out if you should stream this on Netflix too!

1. This is a film about a pop star who was able to spend a day with a girl and eventually fell in love. Actually, what got my attention was the fact that the guy looks like Biebs and the girl has a mild resemblance with Selena Gomez. Hihihihi!

2. Though the plot is nothing extra ordinary, and is actually super cliche, I loved it. Probably because I didn't really expect much. I mean, I'm just there for the kilig. And kilig I got.

3. I love that this film encourages the youth to follow their dreams. Though I don't think I agree with the way they did it. Watch it to find out. Nanay lang kasi ata talaga ako. Kurni na me!

4. I love the shots! And that poster is just super nice no?

5. I kinda don't like the leads. May problema ako kay Justin look-a-like. But they got chemistry. So yeah!

I was a bit skeptical in watching this film because I'm not a fan of Gerald Anderson, I actually find him annoying plus the trailer is kinda so so. But I really like Pia and I honesty love her on The Revenger Squad so yeah I gave in and watched this film and boy I'm so glad I did!!!

Alright, spoiler alert! I usually don't share spoilers on my blog pero di ko talaga kayang hindi because major spoiler ito. Plus, if wanna watch it, please please please don't read this! Para ma-feel nyo ang saya ng movie. Yung twist talaga ang nagdala promise!!!! But I recommend that you watch it because it is worth it!

Alright so eto na, my thoughts on My Perfect You:

1. Naniniwala na ako sa magic ni Cathy Garcia-Molina. Iba sya mag direct, galing nya magpalabas ng talent ng mga actors at nakakatawa na kaya pala sabi nya sa isang interview na sinabihan nya si Gerald na wag ng bumalik sa dating arte nya. Hahahhaa! Because darn! For the first time, I liked Gerald! As in I love him in this film! Ang gwapo gwapo nya and the acting?! Whoah!! Marunong naman pala umarte si baksh! Inasar nya pa ako ng ilang taon. Cheret!!! Pero honestly, ang galing ni Gerald dito. Take note ah, hater pa nya ko ng lagay na to. Pero I can't deny the fact na ang galing nya dito at ang gwapo nya dito.

2. Pia is Pia. Alam nyo bang yung part sa commercial na ginaya nya sa Bea? Yun lang talaga ang dahilan why I wanted to watch this. I love her comedic timing! I know it's corny but her delivery made it a whole level of funny. And here, she is dreamy! Really dreamy and beautiful and she could act! Bakit di sya sumikat dati? Well, probably because she has to earn that crown to give her the confidence she has now. Oh gosh! She is really the epitome of class and elegance. Galing!

3. During the first few minutes on the movie, I must admit that I find it lacking in some sense. I mean, yes the scenes are beautiful. Pia is funny. But the story line is kinda off. I was already thinking, anyare kay Direk Cathy? Bakit ganito to? Imagine, a guy lost his girlfriend and his job and then drove all the way to God-knows-where, met a beautiful lady and fell in love. It was picture-perfect, typical pocketbook love story, if you know what I mean. Though it's not boring because the scenes are beautiful talaga and Pia is funny plus Pia and Gerald has this undeniable on-screen chemistry. But oh boy! The plot twist happens!

4. Okay, let's talk technical first before I continue with the wonderful story-line -  the shots with Pia in it is just magical, dreamy and nice. The shots of Gerald and his real life is just painful and dark. Whoever did the cinematography is just genius. This type of movie kasi is difficult. You have to show the emotions on the screen. You have to create the vibe by playing with colors. you have to convey brightness and darkness and feelings. And so far, this movie delivered with flying colors. Watch it so you'd know what I'm talking about. Yung bawat shot talaga ramdam mo ang feelings. Galing!

5. Back to the story, that plot twist did it for me and it was awesome!!! Then the movie all made sense. Why I was thinking, grabe naman sa pagka-picture perfect tong movie na to. Grabe sa pagka-pocketbook ang story line. Yun pala, it was meant to be like that. Kaya pala My Perfect You because scenes with Pia is supposed to be perfect. Kaya pala nagtataka ako bakit sya umabot ng ganun kalayo. Wow it's just wow! What a bold attempt at making a film about mental health. Ang galing! It was done in such a way that explains everything. The stigma, the triggers. It aims to give hope to those suffering in it. I'm in owe!

So should you watch it? Definitely, the movie will stay with you for a long time. Mahirap maka-move on baksh!

I love Carlo Aquino, so it's a no-brainer that I had to watch this film. This is his first "mainstream" title role after so many years and I'm so so so happy for him. Kaso nakakainis kasi ngayon ang dami dami ng may crush sa kanya sa FB. Samantalang dati, lahat sila Carlo who?

1. Tangina. Ang sakit ng pelikula na to. This is my tweet after watching the film and I swear di kinaya ng extended number of character ni Twitter ang damdamin ko. Ang dami ko gusto itanong. Ang dami ko gusto isigaw. Pero for some weird reason, kahit masakit yung movie, I know deep in my heart that it's how it's supposed to be. Yun talaga sya.

Tanginaaaaa!! @carloaquino11 sinaktan nyo kami!! Walang gusto lumabas ng sinehan! Bakit ganun?? Bigyan nyo kami ng closure!!! Manonood ako bukas ulit. Baka bukas mau closure na. #MeetMeInStGallen

2. Of course, Carlo Aquino is Carlo Aquino. Fetus palang sya, we all know that he is one of the best actors in the industry. Di lang nabibigyan ng chance talaga sa di ko malamang dahilan. And seeing him on the big screen, all grown up (pasensya na kayo, bata palang nga kasi sya mahal ko na sya) is surreal. I wanna touch him. I wanna touch his face and hold him. Mata palang kasi nya umaarte na. Parang nung nasaktan sya, I wanna run inside the screen and hug him. Ganun sya eh. The giggly girls (oo giggly girls talaga tawag ko sa kanila kasi wala silang ginawa the entire time na nanonood kami kundi mag giggle. Ampotah! Take note ka-age ko sila ah!) are so mesmerized with his handsomeness. Gusto ko mag-smirk, magtaas ng kilay sabay hair flip. Sabi sa inyo gwapo sya eh! Hahaha! Alisin nyo na si JL sa eksena, sa kanya talaga dapat ang kornona eh.

3. Even before watching the film, nag sorry na ko kay Bella Padilla. Sabi ko kasi, since andito si Carlo known issue na yung hindi ko sya mapansin at all. Coz I know my focus is on Carlo and Carlo alone. Pero eps ka Bella!!!! Di ka din nagpakabog eh. Inaano mo ko eh. Hindi mo hinayaan yung pagmamahal ko kay Carlo na deadmahin ka. Ang galing mo baksh! Hayup! Yung scene where she cried on the bathroom is just intense. Yung nginungudngod mo yung face mo sa towel para di ka marinig sa labas is just so fucking real!!! See? I was just typing it now and I'm starting to tear up. And that morning after sex scene? Huhuhuhu.. Grabe eh! Ang galing nyo lang ni Carlo dun.

4. It's one of the most relatable film I've ever seen. Syempre alisin mo yung St. Gallen epek and all that sheez but overall, super relatable and realistic. Yung mga reactions nina Jesse at Celeste? Yung mga kagaguhan nila. Grabe! I'm not saying that what they did is correct or that dapat ganun din ginagawa ng mga tao ah, more like eh totoo naman na as human beings na nagmamahal may mga ginagawa tayo na mapapaisip ka talaga at sasabihin mo.."bullshit na buhay to! Ang bobo ko." Or tatanungin mo nalang si destiny kung inaano mo ba sya at bakit parang ang laki ng galit nya sayo?

5. Parang lahat tayo may TOTGA (the one that got away) but in this film mare-realize mo bakit TOTGA sya. Sabi ni Jesse, for once daw gawin syang tao ni Celeste at hindi lang yung ideal man nya. Sabi ni Celeste siguro nga kaya di sila pwede ni Jesse kasi nga Jesse is her ideal man and di yun pwede masira. Kaya din siguro minsan akala mo may mga feelings na hindi nawawala. But if you look deeply, you just actually love the idea of that person and the person itself because you don't know him that much. Minsan okay na tayo na kinikilig ka sa kanya from a distance tapos mag smile ka kasi ang gwapo nya pero yun na yun. (hello TNP! cheret!)

6. The songs in the film are just perfection. It's so great to hear Carlo singing. And his version of You Are My Sunshine is just heart wrenching. At ngayon ko lang nalaman na sad song pala yun. That's the #FabSkye's new favorite song. She would sing it to me and she would call me her sunshine Nakakatuwa. Basta yung chorus lang ah. Wag na yung buong song kasi sad pala sya talaga. Moira's voice is just grabe no? Loko to si Moira eh. Saktan ko to eh. hahaha!

7. All the shots are masterfully done. As in every detail in the film is nice. The wardrobe of Bella and Carlo is on point. The hair. St. Gallen is just perfect. They even made huge paintings ah. Di sya tinipid. Ang galing galing.

8. Nasabi ko na bang masakit sya? Oo masakit sya. Ang sakit sakit nya. Pero ang saya saya nya. Worth it ang pelikula na to.

I'm so happy for Carlo. Sana tuloy tuloy na. Gawa ka pa ng mga ganitong movie. Yung mga movie na pakikiligin kami tapos sasaktan kami tutal dyan ka naman magaling, ang saktan ako ng paulit ulit. Charot!

P.S.: I love you Carlo. At sinabi ko nga pala sa anak ko na ikaw ang Papa nya. So now, she calls you Papa. Pag may little girl na super cute at super bibo at pango na tumawag sayo ng Papa, anak ko yun. Wag kang mag alala may Tatay sya, kamukha nya kaya wag kang kabahan. Bwahahaha...

P.P.S.: Bakit ganito? Pag related kay Carlo yung post ko, laging mukhang gago. Pag ibig talaga nakakabaliw eh. O nakakabangag. Bahala na kayo.

This show was highly recommended by my Bestie Niel and another movie-holic friend so I know I have to catch it. We watched it sing-a-long mode pero nobody's singing along with it inside the cinema. Well, at least nobody sang loud. Kasi for sure yung katabi ko sumi-sing-a-long eh.

So here are my thoughts...

1. This is a musical. So expect great songs and major LSS after the movie. I'm listening to the soundtrack on Spotify as I type this and I guess it'll take me a couple more weeks to get over the songs specially This Is Me.

2. I am a huge Hugh Jackman fan. From Wolverine to Australia to Les Miserables. Meron bang hindi kaya gawin si pareng Hugh? Takte! Kinuha mo na lahat! Acting. Action scenes. Singing. Dancing. Ikaw na besh. Mahal na kita. Come to mama. Cheret!

3. When I heard Zac Efron sing, I smiled a little and remembered his High School Musical days. Gwapo padin si besh and his voice is still really good.

4. I'm not sure if it's just me but Zendaya seems too young for Zac. But I can't deny the chemistry. Kaso parang ang bata talaga ni Zendaya. O baka naman di padin ako nakakamove on sa Vanessa-Zac loveteam? Sorry na!

5. When Jenny Lind sang Never Enough, di ako naka-connect sa kanya. Parang di sya yung kumakanta. And then later on I learned that the actress who played the role did not actually sing it. So ayun kaya pala. I really have a major problem with the way Rebecca Ferguson did all the singing acts. She's stiff. She's off. Ugh! All the castings are perfect except for her. Me thinks.

6. Whoever thought of Michelle Williams as Charity Barnum is just plain genius. I miss her! She's really good. And they have a good on screen chemistry ah. Bagay sila ni Hugh.

8. This movie reminds me so much of another favorite - Moulin Rouge. I really love musicals.

9. I love how the music in so in sync with the entire film. As in every move and every sway perfectly sync with the music. Small details like Charity's scarf swaying to the beat or the laundry. They really have thought of everything.

10. Ayoko na sanang pakinggan yung soundtrack pero tinatawag nya ko. Syet! So kung di kayo ready na kumanta while working, wag na kayo manood. Pero pag di kayo nanood, sayang naman kasi ang ganda nya talaga.

Grabe! There are loads of really interesting movies these days. After Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes and Call Me By Your Name, I know I have to watch this film as well after the very nice reviews I heard from friends.

So here's my thoughts about Mr. & Mrs. Cruz for y'all...

1. Same director as Kita Kita so they share the same feel. Yung tipong weird plot line at mga scenes that would make you say "I will never do that in real life" but still relatable. If you know what I mean.

2. I just felt like there are loads of talking in this film. Buti nalang JC Santos was able to deliver his lines in a realistic manner. So kahit madaming usapan and quotable quotes, di sya mukhang tinutula.

3. I don't wanna watch this film because I am not a fan of Ryza. I'm still not a fan but JC Santos made her tolerable. Ang weird nya kasi magsalita eh.

4. But I have to say that her "nakita ko si Nemo" scene is good. Magaling sya dun. Naiyak ako. And honestly, akala ko I'd cringe sa scene na yun pero winner sya. Good job.

5. Na-miss ko ang El Nido at Puerto Prinsesa. I was there 5 years ago din gaya nila. Bakit kaya di kami nagkita nun? Char!

6. Hopeless romatic ka ba besh? Pwede to sayo!

Wow! I'm sitting here right now thinking of how to do this review. I just wanna write it today because I feel like there's no perfect way to start the love month than to write a review of one of the best romantic film I have ever seen for quite a very long time.

While the entire world is anticipating that blue blood super moon, I've decided to spend my night watching this film and I swear it's so worth it.

I guess I'll do the list thing again for movie review ala-Chico Garcia so here it goes...

1. Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet are two gorgeous human beings with incredible chemistry. The film is oozing with desire. And I love how that desire builds up as you watch it.

2. Timothee Chalamet's raw portrayal of Elio gave me goosebumps. He's the Carlo Aquino of their generation in Hollywood. Remember how Carlo Aquino was able to act with just his eyes? Same for Timothee. Just look at his face and you'll see a myriad of emotions. All bursting. All popping. Raw. Weird. Unprecedented.

3. The cinematography is beyond awesome. Set in a small town in Northen Italy, this film is just gorgeous! Every shot is done with perfection. That shot with a flowing water? Perfect. Those swim trunks on the sink? Perfect. Biking on the small streets in Italy. Oh gorgeous.

4. I love how laid back, simple, easy going the movie is. It's just a love story. One summer love story. But beautifully told. There's no real tension, no fighting, no issues. There are issues but it's raw and real and just relatable.

5. Again, just like what I felt when I read Aristotle and Dante Discover The Secrets of the Universe, I relate so much with the parents. That conversation scene of Elio and his father just broke my heart in a good way. As a parent, I know that this is the kind of film that every parent should watch. Oh my gosh I'm tearing up as I write this. It's just every parent should learn a thing or two from Elio's parents. That while we can't spare our children from the pain, it is very important that we guide them. That we accept them. That we love them. That we let them feel the pain and embrace it.

6. I wanna be like Elio's mum and dad. I wanna know my child. I want to have that look of "knowing" everytime I'd see my daughter smile or smirk or frown. I want my child to feel confident that she could call me anytime to ask me to pick her up on the train station after being left by her love. I want to drive for my child in silence. But then in the silence, we both know that I am here and that I know her pain. It's simple scenes like these that makes this film beautiful.

7. I love that the film is sensual. But not sexual. I love that the sex scenes are not there just because it's nice to shoot two naked bodies in the heat of passion. No. The sex scenes are there because they should be there so you could actually feel how two person could become one. The sex scenes are not explicit. They are there because they are vital. It is sensual without showing so much. It is sensual without making you feel uncomfortable.

8. The director is brilliant. You can see it on every aspect of the film. And I spent last night watching interviews with the director and you could really see that his vision of the film was exactly how it turned out. The feelings that he wants to convey was felt. It was magnificent.

9. This is not just a gay film. It is a love story. It is a romantic film. It is in every aspect a romance.

10. Probably the best movie I have seen in a very long time. I was able to connect to the film. I was engaged. I loved how the film builds up and up and up and then ended while you're on the climax. It is a ride.

If you are a parent, watch it because you will learn. If you are part of the LGBTQ, watch it because it is our story. If you are a teenager, watch it and not just focus on the romance or sex but really learn because one day someday you will fall in love and you will get hurt and I want you to know that it's okay.

I'm still on Call Me By Your Name high. And am now reading the book because, well bookworms! I'm just so glad I watched it. And you should too.

Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes is a hilarious film. Yung tatawa ka ng tatawa hanggang huli. But more than that it's a gay film that shows gayness in all it's colorful glory pero may puso.

Like Die Beautiful, this Jun Robles Lana film is just so much! And here's why:

1. This movie is less drag than Die Beautiful but still as colorful. That shot in Taiwan's gay pride parade is just bursting with fun and gayness. Add  Judy Ann and Angelica's crazy antics and for sure, baklang bakla na sya.

2. OMG! While we're at it, can we just please stop and take a moment of silence for Judy Ann Santos' acting prowess? Jusko! That scene where her husband (played by Joross) confessed his gayness while she's under so much pain killers is just hilarious but oh so painful! Grabe yung aarte ka ng bangag na bangag tapos umiiyak dahil hinihiwalayan ka ng asawa mo? Seryoso, si Juday lang makakagawa nun! Iba sya!

3. Angelica is Angelica. She brought her own brand of comedy on the film. Yung wasak. Yung baliw baliw pero jusko nung acting time na with Juday, di din nagpakabog ang lola mo. If it's a lesser actress who starred with Judy Ann feeling ko lalamunin yun ng buhay. Buti nalang Angelica is sooo good as well. Lumaban eh!

4. OMG! Joross, while we all know is just awesome as a comedy actor, is just a revelation here. Iba si Kuya. Ang galing nya sa La Luna Sangre but here, he is just sooo good! And I'm so happy for him that he is now playing Judy Ann's husband! Di na sidekick. Woohoo! Because honestly this guy deserves it. Galing!

5. While I do not buy that storyline about Judy Ann and Joross' daughter being so understanding and all, I think it's a good call for the director and the writers. There are loads of issues on the movie already. We don't need more.

6. The storyline of Tolayts (sorry! I do not know his name pero yung jowa ni Manang Tiffany sa On The Wings of Love) adds the perfect hilarity pero ang weird nya pa din kasi grabe si Tolayts!!! May pa-abs!!

7. Umihi bago pumasok sa sinehan. Takte! Almost 2 hours akong nagpigil ng wiwi na super hirap because tatawa ka talaga ng tatawa eh. Imagine?! hahaha!

8. Humandang sumakit ang tyan (at pantog) sa kakatawa. Jusko! Jusko talaga!! Mga linyahan nila, di mo kakayanin.

I love musicals! So it's a no-brainer that I am a Pitch Perfect fan. The first 2 are just epic! Aca-mazing!

And the #FabSkye is also a fan eversince she watched Pitch Perfect 2 on Netflix so we head to the cinema to catch the latest, and probably the last, installment.

Honestly, I was thinking that the next Pitch Perfects are gonna focus on Hailey but it looks like na ah. Still Becca. And there's no passing of the crown that happens at all. I guess, there's no Pitch Perfect w/o Becca at all.

This movie is still very Pitch Perfect. With Fat Amy's crazy antics and comedy. Becca's awesome voice and perfect performances. Though its a bit lacking on the "contest" part. I just wish I heard more from the other bands and some more crazy music wars.

But the actions scenes are great! Fat Amy nailed it!

Another must watch if you really like movies like this. But I guess out of the three, this is gonna be my least favorite.

The minute I read about this film (yes, not even watched the trailer yet) I knew I had to watch it because:

1. It's an adaptation of Nick Joaquin's A Portrait of the Artist as a Filipino. I'm a huge Nick Joaquin fan after reading his book Manila, My Manila way back in High School.

2. It's a musical.

3. Joanna Ampil.

I'm really so excited to watch kaya kahit walang kasama, gora ang lola mo! Yes, I watched it alone and I'm so glad I did!

So here are my thoughts about Ang Larawan and why I think you shouldn't DARE MISS THIS FILM.

1. It's a musical. And not the Glee type of musical but more of an opera kind of musical wherein it's normal that they'd sing out the dialogues. Some might find it annoying or weird but I honestly love it. It just gives so much more feels on the film.

2. Speaking of singing, everytime Joanna Ampil opens her mouth parang gusto ko mag standing ovation. OMG! I've always been a fan since I first watched her on A Sound of Music all those years ago. But even before that I've always known her as that PLM'yer who snagged the Kim of Saigon role. A West End superstar that really makes every Filipino proud. The last time I watched her was in Ballet Manila's Rebel and as usual she's more than superb. Pero always sa stage ko sya napapanood so it's a little bit different for me to see her on the screen pero the talent is just the same! Grabe that girl. Di na ko nagtaka when she bagged the Best Actress award. Sorry, pero that black out scene alone kinabog na nya talaga lahat eh.

3. Paulo Avelino is just bursting with sex appeal. And boy! That guy could act! At first I was skeptical when I saw him on the movie poster. Syempre in my mind I was like, "anong ginagawa ng lolo mo dyan?". But well, I guess the creators of the film definitely know what they are doing. He is more than perfect for the role. Okay fine, his voice is not as great as the others (tumabi ba naman kay Joanna Ampil eh) PERO binuhay nya si Tony Javier. As in I can't imagine anybody else doing that seducing scene with Rachel Alejandro. Ang galing ni kuya. Hands down.

4. The cinematography, the music, the story, the directing - this movie is done with utmost perfection. Di sya tinipid. At ang ganda ng bawat anggulo ng pelikula. My 300++ petot is more than worth it. Super more than worth it. Di ka manghihinayang panoorin ulit. Eto ang mga pelikulang dapat mong makita talaga.

5. The rest of the cast are just excellent. As in lahat, kahit yung cameo ni Mikee Conjuanco at ni Ricky Davao. Walang maliit na artista sa pelikula na to. They have Nonie Buencamino, Menchu Lauchengco, Dulce, Nanette Inventor, Ogie Alcasid! Jusko! This is what you call an all-star cast talaga! Lahat magaling both sa pag arte at pagkanta. There's no small role in this film. Celeste Legaspi and Cara Manglapus shines!

6. Naiyak ako pero di ako makaiyak kasi mag isa ako nanonood. I swear. Gusto kong umiyak na gusto kong matawa habang umiiyak pero hindi ko magawa kasi baka i-judge ako ng katabi ko. So warning besh. Hahaha!

7. That scene with the Senator and the blackout scene would give you chills. Iba sya. Tagos.

8. I hope the teachers thought of requiring their students to watch this tapos mag-submit ng reaction paper kasi heller??!! Ganun ginagawa namin noon! And that's the reason why I learned to appreciate great films talaga. Dear teachers, heller?!! Eto na yun oh! Pang reaction paper talaga to eh.

This is the first MMFF movie I watched because the #FabSkye requested for it. The moment she saw that trailer on TV, she has been saying "Pak! Pak! Ganern! Ganern!" all the time. Hahahaha! Benta because she would really imitate Pia's action. Teehee!

Disclaimer lang mga mumsh ah, I know that this movie is not ka-review-review. First, because the story as usual is common with all the superhero stuff. The graphics, though good, is not plausible. But this film is really not made for film critics. Alam ko po yun. Pero sa totoo lang, benta sya talaga sa kids! This film know their audience.

So anyway, sa totoo lang I liked it! I love that this year, MMFF gave us a balance of great movies and good enough movies for the kids. Because honestly, it's a Christmas tradition to watch an MMFF movie with the kids. And for us, it's this film and Meant To Beh.

Honestly benta sya because of the effects and colorful superheroes. The kids love it. It's also hilarious if you like the Vice Ganda kind of comedy. I specially love those spoof scenes of DJ and Vice.

Though I appreciate that the "green" jokes this time is subtle. Aminin nyo that usually Vice Ganda films have green jokes na talaga mapapa-iling ka nalang. Now, meron padin talaga but of course the kids didn't notice. Mga adults lang na may malisya sa buhay. So kudos to the writers and directors for making an effort to make sure the film is appropriate for kids.

The children went out of the cinema really happy. My daughter specially loved all the superheroes. She loves the effects and the colors. She loves the fact that we are all laughing inside the cinema.

When I attended the Meant To Beh blogcon last month, I really promised myself that I won't dare miss it. Aside from the fact that it really looks promising, I'm excited to see bossing's serious comedy film.

I lugged the entire FamBam with me and I swear my daughter was laughing endlessly. Nakakatuwa marining yung tawa ng 3 year old ko. I swear!

So here are the reasons why I love Meant To Beh:

1. Baste!!! Jusko! The moment Baste was shown, tawang tawa na agad anak ko. When he danced that Basteliciouos dance, bumaba ang bagets and danced also. Plus aside from being super cute and funny, that boy could act ah!!! Ang galing! There are scenes kasi where in he's crying kasi Bossing (his Tatay) left the house, ay kaloka! Nakakaiyak yung bata.

2. Dawn and Bossing tandem. There is a certain chemistry between Dawn and Bossing. Nakakakilig sila. Seryoso yun. I love seeing them on the screen together. Plus I love seeing the lighter side of Dawn and the more serious side of Bossing. Totoo nga! It's not their usual roles. Iba eh.

3. The story. Honestly if there's something na talagang love na love ko sa film na to is the moral story. It talks about family at its core. How the kids are affected pag may issue ang family. How even the nicest set of kids could do nasty things even to nice people pag involved na ang family lalo na if they are trying to fix their parent's issue. How important it is to talk to your husband/wife. It would really make you re-assess your relationship with your partner. Sometimes kasi you thought wala ng love when in fact, the love has always been there pero di mo napapansin kasi you choose to focus on the differences o yung nega instead of the positive. It is also very important to stay on a relation ship because you love each other. Not just because of the kids. Sometimes kasi tayo, we would stay on a relationship and would keep on thinking na "it's for the kids" tapos we would feel really really bad kasi lahat it's for the kids hanggang the negativity and self-pity would eat us up. Grabe ang feels ng movie na to! It just proves that you can create a light film na tatawa ka pero may lesson talaga.

Honestly, I didn't expect much on this film. Kasama kasi sya dun sa list ng films na alam kong no brains involved at tatawa lang ako kasi nga it's a Bossing Vic film. Mali ako besh! Lumabas kasi ako ng movie house appreciating my family more. Perfect for new year kasi parang after that, ililista mo sa NYR mo ang pagkausap sa asawa mo gabi gabi kahit gaano ka kapagod!

Been loving the Philippine Movie scene these days. I know I haven't been posting my reviews on some local films but I've watched a handful. And so far so good. Ang gaganda ng mga movies ngayon no?

And Love You to the Stars and Back is one of my favorites this year. Probably next to Kita Kita.

Oh wow! This film is just wow!

It's a road trip film. And like most road trip films it involves the actual journey and their journey to knowing each other. This film is a nice mix of comedy, romance (JoshLia's chemistry is undeniable!) and drama. DraRomCom talaga to besh!

Mika (Julia Baretto) is a weird girl who can't move on from the death of her mum. By simply looking at her bangs and hearing her talk about aliens and stuff is a dead give away of her weirdness. Some people find it funny, but I find it alarming and sad. Here is a young girl who suffered loss and is definitely lost. She is a well loved girl and you can see it but her loss is something that consumes her. Making her disregard all the love around her.

Julia did great on portraying a character with so much layers. I love her weirdness. Her quirkiness. Her pain. Dama mo talaga.

Caloy (Joshua Garcia) is that fun loving, pilyo guy with cancer. He's someone who appears positive. And when he bumped into Mika while he's on his way to meet his dad, his real journey begins...

Spoiler alert na talaga to mga besh, stop reading if you haven't watched the film yet. But please know that I really really recommend this movie!! GO and watch! Tapos balik kayo dito.

So ayun nga....

Caloy was biking across Batangas to meet his dad. His walang hiyang Tatay according to his mum. But he was there to just let her dad know that he has cancer. Sabi nga nya, "wala naman sigurong masamang Tatay kung malalaman nya na may cancer ang anak nya".

You could sense that beneath the fun-loving guy is a boy who wants his dad. Another reason to live. Another person to love. But then his father didn't even face him.

That first break out scene of Joshua and Julia is just too painful to watch. A young boy who just wants her dad. But was slapped by the truth that his mum has always told him. And a lost girl, who cares for this stranger. Ang galing ni Joshua. The pain in his eyes, damang dama. Julia's subtle, lost acting is superb too. That's also the first time she saw the effects of cancer on Caloy.

After that first break out scene, they both decided to go to Mt. Milagros to get abducted by the aliens. Yes! Both of them.

And Antoinette Jadaone has been very very effective in hiding a deeper, darker meaning to the film which I hope a lot has realized now. Behind the kilig, the comedy lies a story about teen suicide.

That journey to Mt. Milagros that Mika took when she learned about her father's new baby is more than just a road trip. When Caloy decided to not go home to his loving mum and went with Mika to Mt. Milagros after his own dad refused to meet him is an act of letting go. That moment, he decided to stop fighting.

We later learned that Caloy's mum is selling their house, his brother is selling his car just to come up with 4.5M for his operation with 50% survival rate. For him, it's too much. Too much for his loving family.

That painful scene when they both called their families to say good bye before waiting for the aliens to get them is proof of what I have always thought. That these kids, have no plans of coming back.

But then when a helicopter came, which they thought is an actual alien, they both chickened out and decided to do it in the morning instead.

The following morning, Mika saw Caloy in another break out scene. His cancer was taking it's toll on him. And when faced with the painful truth and reality of actually losing him, she realized that life is actually worth living.

It's a wonderful film. A film that made me realize that some pain are too much to bear. That some people looked okay but is actually hurting. That some people, though surrounded with so much love just needs a little bit more or at least an assurance.

I hope the kids who got to watch this would realize that at the end of the day, family is always worth living for.

I love this film. For the way the actors was able to convey the feelings needed for the film. For the way the story was told. And for being brave enough to tackle something as dark as suicide.