Movies and Eats: Potts Point Cafe, Mad Max

Potts Point Cafe

Sunday afternoon eats in Eastwood Mall :)

Pasta for me. Yummy roasted eggplant, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese with creamy organic tomato sauce linguine P310

For him, organic roasted chicken in Quinoa Red Rice salad P355

Both dishes have very strong, wonderful flavor and were very tasty that I wanted to recreate them at home (nagfi-feeling)  Both with roasted ingredients so they have a hint of smoke and that distinctive juicy, grilled taste :) 

The price as you know is very steep and the serving for that rice is few. 

But we have a metrodeal voucher yasss! and also I wanted to try different take on healthy dishes and some food inspiration too so that's ok. :))))

I love the interior, somewhat homey feel, love the rustic shelves with knick knacks :)

Afterwards, we strolled around, it's been a while since we visited this place. 

There are already new stores and restaurants that I wanted to try. 

For our latest movie trip, we watched Mad Max: Fury Road. 

This movie was so intensed, fast- paced and has a lot of breath-taking scenes. 

I recommended it to a friend, told him he should watch than Perfect Pitch and he too said it was breath-taking and awesome. And the best of all, wholesome ;p

Waiting for Arnold's Terminator for our next movie trip :)))) 

Movie Review: Rurouni Kenshin

epic face accdg to my lil bro lolz

We were able to watch the live action film last Saturday. 

mike bought our tix last Friday online via smcinema website and printed the email 

additional P20 for convenience charge

Saturday came and we were surprised by the long lines at the ticket counter, 

but all we need to do is to scan this 

in this machine ( there were only 2 persons in the line that time)

and voila it printed our tickets, amazing! #firsttimers 

So how's the movie? 

As a Samurai X fan I would say, they brought back an anime character to life! (Ang galing 2x) \(^.^)/

I was able to see again Kenshin's stance and fighting style. I love sword battle scenes which looks like a very long and hard choreo, the sounds, the effects, lighting and there were no awkward anime-ish pause unlike other japanese movie I've seen. (ang sarap ulit ulitin!) 

 I always like Megumi even in the anime and in this movie it is realistically played by Aoi Yu. I'm just a bit bothered by Sano's darker skin? but that doesn't affect my overall rating for this movie.

And oh, watching it in front row with subtitle is absolutely ok naman pala. 

We decided to stay and finished the credits even it is in japanese lolz. It ended with an applause from the audience. :)

The good news is that it is  extended in some SM Cinemas until Dec 18!

this stance *sigh*

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Movie Review: Looper

With 90+% rating from Rotten,we have high expectations for this movie. 

Not that bad really but not an epic one.
This is a futuristic setting movie with time travel concept.
*Somewhat Spoiler* I also remember Naruto vs Pain episodes "Circle of Hatred" concept.

Well, we don't really like the unnecessary drama focus and intimate scenes, (this is R-16 btw) how could they add love scenes like that without so much art, eh? so common, If they made it to a fast paced movie with really great music maybe I'll like it.

But overall, still Ok, as a fan of Bruce Willis, it's good to see him again ^_^
When I first heard about this movie I thought it is not convincing for Gordon-Levitt to play the young Willis (aside from the fact that he looks patpatin!). Well, thanks to movie touch ups.

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Watched @ Podium, (^_^) and oh, saw the Hansel & Gretel trailer, looks great BUT ehem ehem ;p

'til next movie trip

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Movie Review: Resident Evil Retribution

I love the  RE movies, esp. the first 2, the 3rd and 4th was good but left me with kinda lonely-ish  feeling. For the 5th installment,  I suggest watching it in 2D na lang bec. not enough eye popping scenes for 3D naman. 

 Nevertheless, Resident Evil' movies are all awesome. I will never get tired of Alice even if the series goes on until forever haha!

So the RE 5 starts with a jaw-dropping scene (yes napa-nganga ako sa uber ganda!) And you know that feeling when you thought that it will be the finale, mixed joy and sadness,  so I really tried to watch without blinking lolz!  

My favorite would be the fighting action scene in tokyo/umbrella hallway was just awesome to the nth level that I want to enroll in some karate/krav maga/ boxing lesson or whatever as long as I can kick like a badass.

Another thing I love in RE movies is that Alice is kinda emotional when it comes to her friends,  you don't feel that the story is empty. (ah basta ganun!) Would have been better if Ada Wong looks fierce though (she looks maamo) and Jill Valentine's hair is black.

so cool, awesome, lahat na!

*spoiler alert* can't wait for next! pwede bang wala na lang katapusan?! 

happy and excited!  \(≧∇≦)/ 

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Movie Review: Expendables 2

Last Thursday night mike flew me to Eastwood City haha, we were a bit worried that we cannot make it to the 11PM show, but we did! thanks to his superb driving skills lolz, we got our tix at around 10:40, bought our movie food from Mcdo (hello large fries!) and just in time for the trailers \^_^/

And oh before that clickthecity posted that Eastwood Mall has 11PM showing time but in EastwoodCity FB page and Twitter it was 10PM  that I had to text them to confirm, thank you EastwoodCity for a quick reply that it is 11PM indeed.

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We've been waiting for this movie as Expendables 2 is a dream team! My fave action stars complete and of course my ultimate favorite of all, Arnold, is back! 

I love how they include their characters/lines where they are known for, you can relate if you've watched their previous movies, I don't want to spoil, all I can say it is a full action (as in to the nth level),  morbid, comedy and has a bit of drama. I soooooo love this movie! Chuck Norris too, FTW! Plus Van Damme was a really scary, perfect villain

we went home laughing and I'm still having a hangover up to now that I searched for my old high school diary , haha yes i'm a fangirl !  (≧◡≦)

Too bad I lost my wallet where I have a newspaper cut out of Bruce Willis in his Armageddon suit. ;p  Oh Armageddon I remember I was sad for a week because of that!  I think I have watched their films in VHS that are available at the Video City near our house (Arnold, Bruce Willis, Van Damme and Stallone) ooh childhood memories

And oh my new fave Statham, just WOW,  his fighting scenes were suuuperrr cool esp in that outfit ala Assasin's Creed fight (ang peg). 

I just love this movie that I can watch it over and over again!

Expendables 3 please! 

Hope you are all having a happy and lovely weekend! 

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Rainy Day Movies

After spidey movie, mike and I looked forward to watch this movie :)

We planned to watch it Friday noon, one day after its opening, but but but mike (as usual) can't wait and so we went to Eastwood after work to catch its midnight screening @_@  Deprived of sleep but soo worth it!

Movie Review: The Amazing Spiderman

from wikipedia

Last Friday June 29, mike and I watched Amazing Spiderman at Robinsons Galleria, 11:30 in the morning before going to work wehehehe (di naman kmi excited noh)
but of course I have to stay until 11PM at work  to make up for the time :)
We just don't like to waste time waiting for hours in  lines (like in Avengers) so early morning screening would be the best.

Movie Review: Avengers

As much as possible, we really like watching movie in Eastwood Cinema  and Podium too (my fave!)  but based on experience in Eastwood, for a superhero/kid friendly movie there'll be a chance to be seated with a babbling, all-knowing, noisy kid :/

Podium on the other hand would be jam-packed for sure (2 cinemas only) that I wouldn't risk sitting beside someone who loudly slurps their drink -_-

Next choice - Robinsons Galleria. I don't remember someone sat beside us everytime we watch movie in here :)  They have 10 cinemas and I don't have anything bad to say on the quality :) 

And so we brave watching Avengers on its opening day after work.

mike would be coming from makati so I went ahead and bought our tickets that took me one hour in line! I stood there for an hour (but I'm not complaining :) it just the feeling of imagining someone would announced that tickets were sold out already (noooo!))  

I was surprised that our tickets are handwritten LOLz. I got the 8:40 time. It was 7:30 already, mike was still stuck in traffic and I thought of checking out Cinema 9. 

As expected there's already a line for 8:40!!! So I thought of staying there instead of going somewhere and forever loose my hopes of getting the front seats. mike arrived past 8 while I was busy amusing myself by reading ebooks.

So finally after a long wait, movietime! We seated in front and no one sat beside us weeeee!

And all I can say is that we enjoyed the movie, mixed emotions here and there, and amazed again by Loki and Thor.  I do really wish they put a mask on J.Renner! what an awful acting! 

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Still Avengers is epic!!! What a night :)

Hunger Games vs Battle Royale

My hair is just too long to braid :/

I only read the Hunger Games book synopsis last year and it sounded to me like Battle Royale so I didn't bother to read it or even got excited for the movie. I already fed up myself with too much morbidity films in the past so the thought of another 'Battle Royale' made me cringed. I think I saw that movie twice.

But then it's a hype movie and that's already a very good reason to see it in big screen (twilight is an exception). But still I'm contemplating, but then again we have free Ayala movie pass so why not. And as if that's not enough, I decided to read the book as suggested by wonderwomanrises blog

I read the first few pages and when I get teary eyed, I put it down and decided to reserved my feelings for
the movie. Yep I can cope up with that as I love surprises.

Good thing I did read the first part for it is one of the 'part' they did not focus in the movie that I think they should have done so.

I can't blame those who said that this is very much like 'Battle Royale', for me it is indeed (the entire idea of fighting til one survives, the announcing of 'the fallen' and the tracker thing. Of course there are still distinct difference esp. the technology, plot and time setting. I really like the idea of the presenting the tribute, I find it awesome. I also like the first person experience and unusual camera angles. It was pretty good. But don't get me started when it comes to the love thingy (roll eyes. ack!)

And yes I cried, hate it I already know I will for I didn't put on some eyeliner hahaha mike is making fun of me  and oh it's not as brutal, bloody and gore as Battle Royale as I thought it would be.

Overall, I'm glad we saw the movie. Now I can read the book and wondering what's the story of the other two books. :)

For those who are still hesitant to watch this because of BR, let just appreciate the art. :) There are numerous spy, agent stories, vampires, drama, love story and action movies with almost same plot after all. :)

John Carter and Magnum Truffle Sunday

My ever loving mike treated me to a movie date last night complete with our fave Piattos chips ^_^


The movie is a mix of comedy, action adventure and touching story,  though I find Lynn Colins bulky for the princess role (but I like her) and the fact that I sometimes feel heavy and lonely with the very deep imagination of the author (maybe I'm just weird)  And we would have a perfect movie experience if not for the annoying noisy kid behind us grrrr

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I find it way better than the much hype Avatar. I mean, Avatar.. haller!!! @_@
Andrew Stanton directed John Carter, who also directed Wall-E, Finding Nemo to name a few

as Gambit
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With Taylor Kitsch ever mysterious look (that I noticed since his Gambit role in XMen Origins), I hoped to see more of his film ^_^ They said there will be a sequel for John Carter! ^_^

I remember some of the trailers, my excitement died for Avengers (bec Jeremy Renner is ewww) and for Spiderman (bec I dont like the way they styled Andrew Garfield) but still I have to see both of them on big screen :p 
The Wrath of Titans trailer looks promising but I'm afraid it'll be like Clash of Titans that lacked emotion.

And when I thought  Magnum Truffle were already sold out everywhere... 7-eleven at Eastwood City Walk still have stocks :) I think this taste good than the other 2 flavors(classic and almond).  I would normally go for coned ice cream like Cornetto than the one in popsicle because I find them messy to eat, speaking of which, I haven't tried Cornetto disc!

Whew I can feel the summer!  Happy Sunday! 

Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol,Shopping, Tantrums

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Movie: Real Steel

Unplanned.

Last week of showing?

I knew this movie has a lot of good reviews but I'm not excited to watch this because I don't like Hugh Jackman in The Prestige. 

*Rolled eyes*

Friday = stressful in work.. depressing too.

Thanks to my honeybunch who insisted to watch, a quick escape to reality.

This is the movie that you'll feel all the emotion 

- roll your eyes on corny scene

- drop jaw on cool scene

- laugh

- smile

- ahhh sad 

- as expected

- what will happen? 

- sheeeeshhh

- wow

- hangkyutt!

May i share the cutest?

I'm glad we watched this awesome movie, I'm back to normal.  ;))))))

Movie: Transformers 3

Perfect Time: First screening of the day at 1PM on its opening day last wednesday = Few people, no one sat besides us so no "noisy eating" seatmate. ;) I hate those who eat their food noisily and drink with that loud slurrrrping sound ><

So what can I say about this movie?

At the very start, i'm not expecting a lot from this, aside from the fact that Megan Fox was replaced, plot is always confusing ever since the first movie. I don't care about the story as a whole 'coz the effects were great, it just these two things irritated me:
1. over focused scene on that falling building while the main cast were inside (long scene yet not very thrilling, duh)
2. carly still look clean after all that rolling, crawling, etc etc  O_o

'butt vs bunny scene conversation'
Jewel: If I'm a guy, that butt scene is not even 'eye-popping'
Mike: Yeah, it will be eye-popping for me if they reattached the bunny in the end
haha!

@Greenbelt 3 cinema, 06/29 1:15-4PM (way too long!), Thanks for my honey for the snack treat at NYFD, fries pesto dip was so good! 

Movie Review: Green Lantern

Same with Clash of the Titans, lack emotions. It could have been better if they show why he decided or what inspired him to defeat Parallax, something like showing Carol, his bestfriend, his nephew, his dad etc, to make it more dramatic.

And why they focused a lot on Ryan's body?

Watched at Shangrila Cinema.
What i just dont like in Shang is that you can bring only foods from their snack bar. And there's no piattos! Can't bring Piattos hmp!

Sidestory: Our first time to ride MRT during rush hour from Ayala station. So many passengers! Gosh its so difficult to make your way out, I was really scared I might get pushed inside and not get off at Shaw. Good thing someone is also getting out from the back so I was pushed outside hehe. 

Pirates of the Carribean Stranger Tides

Bought tickets during my lunchbreak pa for 930PM showing, excited eh
Ok na sana, ang masasabi ko lang panira ang dalawang ito hmf, ang tagal ng focus, agaw eksena totally!!

At antagal ng inintay namin for after credits scene na parang 'yun lang un?!' >.<

X-Men soon! 

Thor Movie

Akala ko dati super tanda naman ng gaganap sa Thor, hindi pala, bata pa pala siya.

Cute story, buti hinaluan ng comedy at wala akong pakialam sa original plot kahit iniba eh ok pa rin,
Sweet ung love story (^_^)  ok pa nga rin kahit di na sila nagkiss, para wholesome ;)

ang galing din nung kamukha nila yung mga gumanap nung bata pa sila. ;)

Muntik na namin malimutan after credits!!!

Watched last Friday at Podium
Di na kami manonood sa Podium hmp! nagstop ba naman hmp! actually sa eastwood din eh, naexperience na namin un, sayang ganda pa naman ng sounds at screen sa podium. masarap umupo sa front.

Movie: Suckerpunch

Ganda! Fave ko si Rocket! she's so astig, sweet pea too, kaya sad nung ________ ;) Wala naman akong pakialam sa story haha basta maganda ang rendering! di bagay hay vanessa hudgens, siya lang ung nagmukhang amazona. ;p

Watched at Podium. (^_^)

Movie: Limitless

Oh another unplanned movie we watched
Bakit di ko ito nakikita sa trailer? Maganda siya in fairness!!! Action Thriller, mabilis ang pangyayari, SweetPea from SuckerPunch is there, I so like her  ;)
Gusto ko din ng NZT to meet my deadlines >.<
Napadownload tuloy ako ng sudoku para maexercise ang aking brain haha!

Source Code Movie

Unplanned movie :) Watched in Glorietta
ang slow ko di ko nagets ung ending haha!
Rating in rotten is high! 90%!

Bagay kay Jake ung role, super.

Ang pangit lang dito ung title, as in. (in a software developer sense, walang kadating dating after you watch it)

2010 Movies

Lots of nice movies for 2010. Thanks to some of my free movie pass and invites.

Here's my top list:

1.  Inception
2.  Prince of Persia
3.  How to Train your Dragon
4.  Sherlock
5.  Ironman
6.  Salt
7.  Harry Potter
8.  Legend of the Guardians
9.  Despicable Me
10.  Predators
11.  Clash of the Titan
12.  Social Network
13.  Toy Story