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Friday, November 1, 2013

Unlikely alliances in ‘Thor’ sequel

There are surprising life-and-death stakes and unlikely alliances in Alan Taylor’s “Thor: The Dark World”—that’s par for the course for a film franchise that began with an Origins story that was given a gritty narrative heft and Shakespearean context a la “Henry V” by director Kenneth Branagh.

Unlikely alliances in ‘Thor’ sequel

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 08:33PM)

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Constant state of threat and dread

Tom Hank’s latest starrer, “Captain Phillips,” is an arresting viewing experience—but, we can’t say that we “enjoyed” it. The fact-based film about the captain of a US container ship hijacked by Somali pirates kept us on tenterhooks from start to finish, but the empathetic experience was more stressful than dramatically “exciting.”

Constant state of threat and dread

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 08:25PM)

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De Niro is ‘violently’ vital in ‘The Family’

Robert De Niro may already be a septuagenarian, but he’s still in top character actor-comedian form in his latest starrer, Luc Besson’s “The Family,” in which he plays the irascible head of a most unusual family that’s attempting to start a new life in France, under the auspices of the United States’ Witness Protection Program.

De Niro is ‘violently’ vital in ‘The Family’

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 08:21PM)

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Mitoy, Janice rock ‘The Voice’ compilation

The success of the local edition of “The Voice” is instructive in a lot of ways, so we’re happy that the popular talent search has released three compilation albums—featuring its Top 14, the Final Four, and big winner Mitoy Yonting—that celebrate talent over looks, and substance over flashy theatrics.

Mitoy, Janice rock ‘The Voice’ compilation

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 08:20PM)

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FPJ classics still a treat

Elena Barrera, housewife: “Each time I watch a Fernando Poe Jr. film on television, it transports me back to the times when actions films lorded it over other genres in local cinema. During FPJ’s prime, the annual film fests were never complete without an entry from ‘Da King.’

FPJ classics still a treat

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 08:13PM)

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Long litany of ‘required’ atonements

Last month, “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” concluded its storytelling, and it was a lallapalooza of an ending, with three of the series’ leads at death’s door—namely, its young female protagonist, Julia Montes, and the half-siblings who both loved her, played by Enrique Gil and Enchong Dee—!

Long litany of ‘required’ atonements

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 08:10PM)

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What were they thinking?

Some show biz stars think they’re so popular and powerful that they can do anything they want, and everybody else will just have to grin and bear it. Well, that may have been the simpering, submissive lay of the land in the past, but the times sure have changed.

What were they thinking?

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 08:07PM)

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Idina Menzel on ‘Wicked’ the film, new musical

“All I ever hear is it’s in development and that Kristen Chenoweth and myself will be way too old to play the roles, so maybe I’ll play the witch’s mom or something,” Idina Menzel quipped when we asked her for an update on “Wicked,” the film. We talked to her in New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel last Oct. 26, a few days before the iconic Stephen Schwartz musical in which she originated the Wicked Witch role, marked its 10th anniversary on Oct 30.

Idina Menzel on ‘Wicked’ the film, new musical

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 07:50PM)

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Living sparks

The beginning of November should make us reflect on our existence and direction in life. Some insights for All Saints and All Souls Days:

Living sparks

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 07:45PM)

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New reality challenge achieves the improbable

Last Saturday morning, we caught a new reality challenge on the Discovery channel, “The Big Brain Theory,” that made our viewing day, because it achieved the improbable—it made engineering, problem-solving and invention exciting!

New reality challenge achieves the improbable

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 07:43PM)

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LRI’s visual feast

At the “Artmoves” exhibit, there were eight dynamic artists with different styles: Evie Roque and I worked on digital art portraiture (portraits digitized with layers of colors and textures that created color-filled imagery evoking Andy Warhol). Kuh ledesma’s works included images of a cello, a guitar and a violin.

LRI’s visual feast

Source: Inquirer.net (November 01, 2013 at 07:40PM)

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Robin Padilla doesn’t plan to enter politics

MANILA, Philippines- Robin Padilla doesn’t have plans of entering politics.

Robin Padilla doesn’t plan to enter politics

Source: Philstar.com (November 01, 2013 at 06:37PM)

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Spotted: Sandara meets Jessy in Seoul

K-pop darling Sandara Park once again took to social media to share her Filipino connection on Friday, this time with a photo of her with "Maria Mercedes" star Jessy Mendiola in Seoul, South Korea.

Spotted: Sandara meets Jessy in Seoul

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (November 01, 2013 at 07:06PM)

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John Prats stars on his first indie film

MANILA, Philippines- Actor John Prats is very happy to finally work on his first independent film.

John Prats stars on his first indie film

Source: Philstar.com (November 01, 2013 at 05:58PM)

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'Juan dela Cruz' ends as ratings juggernaut

MANILA -- The ABS-CBN series starring Coco Martin as a superhero ended on a high note last Friday as it pulled away as the No. 1 TV show in the Philippines.

'Juan dela Cruz' ends as ratings juggernaut

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (November 01, 2013 at 05:21PM)

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Baron says his faith was shaken while doing 'Sapi'

MANILA - Actor Baron Geisler admitted that his faith was shaken when he was doing the horror film "Sapi."

Baron says his faith was shaken while doing 'Sapi'

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (November 01, 2013 at 04:27PM)

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Kathryn, Daniel gear up for 'Got to Believe' mini-concert

MANILA - Fans of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla and their hit ABS-CBN series, "Got to Believe," will get an early Christmas treat this November.

Kathryn, Daniel gear up for 'Got to Believe' mini-concert

Source: ABS-CBNNews.com (November 01, 2013 at 03:15PM)

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