I’m not sure what happened last Christmas but when I arrived in the office the next day, I was so sleepy and can’t get into my focus of doing my reports. My eyes keep on closing until I decided to take a nap in the Quiet Lounge.

I never got the chance to sleep in the room as I wasn’t able to get into a comfy position on a bed that is free to use by every employee in the company. Not to mention the pillow that I tried to keep of touching my face by using my two hands in between. After an hour of trying to get some sleep, I went back to my desk and back to my reports.

My friend Japok and I are planning to go to MOA that day to watch Avatar in IMAX. I never got the chance to see the movie before Christmas as I was so busy at my work and doing some Holiday rush. I was about to cancel it ‘coz I wanted to take some rest and sleep the whole day but the thought of not getting any chance to reward myself from all the stress I got makes me hail a cab to go South.

Watching movies during the Holiday Season in the Philippines is like committing suicide as all good movies will be stopped from being shown and replaced by all entries of the Metro Manila Film Festival aka MMFF. I’m not a big fan of Filipino films except those made by Star Cinema but I don’t feel like spending my hard earned money that time to some movies that will make me snore two hours or so. So that is why when I’ve learned that Avatar is still shown in IMAX instead of Panday 3D LOL, I asked Japox if he wanted to watch it again for the fourth time.

I was aiming for the 1:40 PM show time but as we enter the IMAX Lobby, the only tickets available are those from 8PM and 11:15PM play time. Since I don’t have prior engagements next day morning, I decided to watch it on the 11PM screening and just goof around the mall while waiting. Here’s what we’ve done to kill time…

Lunch

Ate at Mongkok

Japox on his 10th glass of Iced Tea

Bowling

And I won!

We also goofed around the mall and had videoke at Power Station.

Japox found his light while waiting for the screening time

Arrived home at around 4AM and with a smile on his face. The movie is great and the effects is just Outstanding! Kudos to James Cameron! He did it again!

It is worth the 8 hour wait!

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WHAT THE F***!???

If you don’t want any spoiler, then do not… BY ALL MEANS… click on THIS!

If this is true, I think the movie will not be as hit as the first one or as the series. I agree with all the comments on NYPost. Sex And The City is all about fantasies and fun! You should not link the story line into reality crisis as the movie goers will just get bored!

Oh gawd! But still, I will be watching the movie not because of the story line but because of the girls and my beloved NYC!

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First there was Coco Chanel…

Now, Gucci is in the making. Leonardo di Caprio will portray as the fashion legend Maurizio Gucci (son of founder Guccio Gucci) and Angelina Jolie will play as the ex-wife of Gucci who was sentenced to 29 years of imprisonment since she plot for her husband’s murder.

Who will be next? Rene Lacoste?

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I’m not sure why but the last few days, my fascination over New York kicks in again. Maybe because I was too excited for the Gossip Girl Season 3 premiere, a new series premiere at CW – The Beautiful LIfe, VMA 2009 last Sunday or I just badly need another vacation.

Last Wednesday, my friends invited me over to watch In My Life before reporting to work. But since I over slept, I was not able to join them and decided to watch it alone on my rest day.

From then on, I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed comments about the film. That’s what you get if you follow Ruffa Guttierez (who rented the entire theatre to watch the film – no offense) on twitter and friends seen the movie first before you.

Anyway, I’ve been longing to watch the movie since I saw the trailer on YouTube. I told myself that no one can stop me (even the lines at the ticket counter and traffic in Commonwealth) from watching this movie. So, I braved myself (Cee abandoned me, yet again) and head to TriNoMa to watch the movie alone.

Check out the trailer first….

In My Life is a story of an aging librarian who have some issues on moving on. When her daughter’s husband (together with his family) landed a job offer abroad, she decided to go to New York and visit her successful gay son. That’s when Shirley (Vilma Santos) met Noel (John Lloyd) and experience the difficulty to fit in.

It was a great film! The story line is very realistic as we know that this really happens in every lives of a Filipino family. Kudos to Vilma Santos for showing another side of her on her come back movie. As for John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano, I can say that John Lloyd convinces me that he can really be gay. He is so into his role that by just looking at his face (forget the haggard look – he works all the time on the movie that explains his look) makes you say that this guy is a gay man. As for Luis, Jobane is right when she told me that Luis sometimes forget about his role of being a queer. But not bad for his first drama role.

Here are some of my comments:

1. Did I just spot fake Louis Vuittons?
2. I’ve been to New York 3 or 4 times and I’ve been studying the Subway map for most of my stay in East Coast, but how come Vilma end up in East Harlem with A Train? Isn’t it 4, 5 or 6?
3. What’s up with fake American accent form Rafael Rossell?
4. What happened to the “er” scene from the trailer? Why did they cut it out from the final film?
5. Check 3:44 on the trailer, that was changed on the actual movie. But I was surprised by the sampalan scene of John Lloyd and Ate Vi. Pero I was looking forward for it pa naman on the movie.
6. Was the McMansion of John Lloyd’s uncle was shot in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut? It seems like it’s not. But it could be, napaka jologs naman siguro kung they’ll bring plastic bag of Cheesecake Factory pa here in Alabang or Tagaytay.
7. I don’t think there is a Red Ribbon Bakeshop in New York. So why do they have Dulce de leche in Nikki’s house party?

8. Also, where are the skyscrapers on Nikki’s appartment? Was it really shot in NYC or Ortigas?
9. Best Bagel in New York City can be found in Bagelry, Ess-a-bagel and H&H.
10. John Lloyd and Luis’ kissing scene is not that sweet at all. Parang friendly kiss lang.
11. Do NYC funeral homes chapels have a huge “CHAPEL B” signs on the wall?
12. The Brownstone Apartment where Lloydie and Luis lived in is not very NYC or owned by a gay couple. It doesn’t have any style at all. The only thing that I found interesting is the 24 inch iMac that they have.

That’s just some of the things that I noticed on the film. Anyway, it’s the story that most of us are after. But for a movie goer like me, I am not just looking at the story line. While my ears are after their dialogues, my eyes are looking for fascinating items and moments.

I would recommend this movie to those who haven’t seen it yet. Just make sure to make a reservation online and watch the film at Ayala Cinemas. At least if some caught you lining up for a ticket, at least it’s not in some theaters. Also, watch the movie with a ham and egg bagel and a Venti Caramel Macchiato.

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I gave up.. 3 weeks in a row… I thought the endless line is over… but to my surprise, people are still going gaga to see the movie. SM Cinema is so fucked up with the massive turn out. Don’t mess with Star Cinema..

You may have love him longer, but that doesn’t mean i love him any less..

The movie is so good but I would have appreciated it more if I have a love life… but, this movie would inspire you to live and to love. Bea did an awesome job. Kris Aquino and John Lloyd Cruz are both right that the best scene is when Bea’s inside the pick-up talking to Derek Ramsey. It’s actually the moment that everyone’s been waiting for but this old man on my left side ruined it all as he keeps on ignoring his phone that keeps on ringing at the entire scene.

Anyway if you haven’t seen it yet, go visit any Ayala Cinemas and line up with your head held high. You shouldn’t feel embarrassed that someone you know might see you watching the film. It’s a good movie and even A-market is watching it.

And now, excuse me as I have some questioning to do:

The Magic 8 Ball

Question: Will this be a Winter Wonderland Year?

So far so good!

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You know how I feel about movies made in New York and Paris… I love all of ‘em…No matter how awful the story is or whoever the lead star is, I’ll buy DVDs and watch them over and over again.

I don’t know.. it inspires me. Inspires me to move and travel the world… inspires me to, to, to shop! hahahahahaha

Whenever I watch these movies, there’s too much running on my mind. How is it like settling to these wonderful places.. How one feels whenever they shop in the infamous 5th Avenue (I can tell you, it’s like you’re on top of the world!).. How is it like to have snack in Central Park wearing a Burberry trench coat.. or how to fall in love in New York (hahahaha)..

And here’s another movie that’s for sure will be a hit! If this movie will not be shown in all SM Cinemas, It will be a total loss!

Can’t wait!

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I know it’s too late to blog about this but I can’t help it, it was so funny!

It was Monday afternoon and it’s so freakin’ hot at home even if my AC is ON the entire day. I got bored of blogging and decided to go out got some fresh air and buy vanity products.

The last few weeks has been so boring for me as I just stayed home sleeping and doing nothing at all. I missed a lot of movie as I’m not that interested to go out for my body is craving for a lot rest and sleep. Though I’ve seen Harry Potter last week, I still missed a lot of movies. So I decided to watch “The Proposal” today since I needed to smile and laugh.

My friends at the office are asking me to go with them last time to see the movie. However, I don’t have a very nice experience watching a Sandra Bullock film (except for the Ms. Congeniality). The last movie I’ve seen was the “Premonition” which totally sucks!

Anyway, “The Proposal” is a great movie. Fun to watch with all that New York drama. You know me, I heart chick flick and any movie done in the heart of Manhattan. I suddenly miss New York!

The best scene in the movie is the boat scene where Sandra have to go down the stairs with all the Louboutins, Birkin and Louis Vuitton Luggages just to ride the boat. I know all of you bag hags have cried or feel for the Louis Vuitton Keepall who fell on the lake and the 40 cm Orange Birkin bag touches the ground. Well, I was shocked! But don’t you worry, the LV Keepall is FAKE!

A sudden feeling dawned on me when they are heading to Ryan’s house. I asked myself, “How is it like to have a weekend getaway in Alaska?”… The mountains are so calming to look at… the house by the lake reminds me of “The Breakers” or any mansion at Rhode Island. It’s so refreshing and relaxing.

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The Atlantic Ocean at the backyard of the mansion

Ok… the story of the movie sucks but it’s funny! I want to laugh, and the movie made me laugh. That’s what I’m looking for. It’s a must see if you want to forget all the stress and things that you have to do.

If you are looking for a laugh, then watch the movie.

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If you are in New York on August 4 and doing nothing but shop, well screw your schedules and head to the Sex And The City 2 Casting Auditions for Extras!

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