Ford v Ferrari | An Intense Race to the Finish

11.14.2019 – There are movies and then there’s a biographical film retelling true to life stories in the form of entertainment at the same time staying true to the facts with a little bit of difference based on what really happened. It is rare nowadays that there’s a biographical film that hold interest and most of it is about human lives. Ford v Ferrari is another of those biographical films that is related to Motorsport with more about the man behind the wheel than the car itself. But this film is more about the heritage that put Ford Performance racing division to the world stage retelling the story how an American car manufacturing competed in 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is also the story how Ford produced the iconic GT-40 that had won several championships competing in Le Mans during those tumultuous days. Behind engineers and drivers at Ford’s disposal they put together what would become one of the high performance cars in history. With the lead cast portrayed by Matt Damon (Carroll Shelby) and Christian Bale (Ken Miles) this was an impressive film that was both intense at the same time educational to how Ford was dead set in beating Ferrari at their own game as premise to the film.

Terminator's Dark Fate?

10.31.2019 – There are so many things to take in when considering taking an optimistic precaution viewing a film that failed so many times. With Terminator: Dark Fate it was something to take a lot of caution having been failed to recapture the essence of what a badass film Terminator 2: Judgement Day was in the 1990s. But this time around it is different; well a lot of people say that all the time if presenting a sequel that has been trying to bring itself to be a better version of the previous is going to be difficult. This is such the case of the Terminator franchise in which considered one of the films that defined Arnold’s career in the action genre. It put Linda Hamilton at the forefront as one of the OG badass women next to Ripley’s Aliens. It also defined James Cameron’s career as a director to his succeeding films. It was ahead of its time when Judgement Day followed up the ‘indie film’ cyborg slasher flick ‘The Terminator.’ When I was young I only saw the original Terminator on home media renting it on Betamax or VHS. But T2 Judgement Day cemented the franchise to new heights with ‘The Terminator’ becoming the protector to John Connor and father figure that he never had. It was also Linda Hamilton’s Sarah Connor in the spotlight as a badass single mom with a shotgun fighting a T-1000. It was action as you get and after that three Terminator films followed that never had the same energy as the two previous films.

Bohemian Rhapsody | A Star from Mercury

11.05.2018 – The Meteoric Rise of Queen did not happen overnight it started with a few good men that were led by Freddie Mercury. “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a fitting title for a movie that almost never made possible due to the challenging process from casting who would portray Mercury and how this biopic’s narrative will come into play like the way a song is made. But there’s one thing that makes this film interesting is not about the beginning or the ending it was the challenge of the remaining members of the band to make it possible to stir the ship on the right direction focusing the life of Freddie Mercury and how history was written.

The Predator | Terrible Situations

09.18.2018 – Sometimes you ever wonder how to make certain franchise films stay relevant in this fast-paced world that revolves around social media. “The Predator” was one of those films that you make or break the bank. With Shane Black attached to directing this film it has a momentum to make it. But it also will depend on the cast that make up this latest iteration of the film that Arnold Schwarzenegger made famous for. It’s a sci-fi suspense action that Black has put together as its fourth film.

The Darkest Minds | Jennifer Yuh Nelson Live-Action Directorial Debut

08.03.2018 – Exploring different aspects of supernatural in films that gives you a different sense and exploration through the human mind. “The Darkest Minds” will be the first live-action film for director Jennifer Yuh Nelson, best known for her work on the Kung Fu Panda franchise. The movie is an adaptation of the best-selling book by Alexandra Bracken, the first in a YA trilogy (The Darkest Minds, Never Fade, and In the Afterlight).

Deadpool 2 | Delivering the Goods

05.23.2018 – Like the original Deadpool 2 stormed out the gates and made sure this sequel was far better. With all the Meta and fourth wall breaking going on this one takes it to heart that it got a bit serious with the plot. As part of the writing team Ryan Reynolds surely put the right words in Wade’s mouth. There’s not a bad thing about Deadpool 2 and this time it has a huge budget. The narrative plays it straight about saving a mutant boy and tries to give you another perspective how Wade Wilson would be a better character than everyone has known him in the comic books and you can’t also avoid Cable and Domino.

"The Predator" | Deadliest Hunter

05.10.2018 – “The Predator” one of the best action films ever produced synonymous with sci-fi suspense thriller that made it as an icon. 20th Century Fox finally reveals the first trailer of “The Predator” where a young boy unknowingly opens a path towards Earth for the most dangerous of hunters in the universe. Helmed by blockbuster filmmaker Shane Black (Iron Man 3), “The Predator” is an action-packed and intensely high-octane movie that will open in Philippine cinemas on September 12.

Deadpool 2 | Final Trailers Released

04.21.2018 – Ryan Reynolds has made the Deadpool character his own. The original film made him more of a popular actor to portray the Merc with the Mouth. There’s no one like Reynolds and as the film continues to unravel through trailers expect some more off the wall comments. Now that the sequel is getting more reveals this one doesn’t stop from making comments at the same time his usual break of the fourth wall can’t be stopped. Surely, you’ll never get tired of Wade Wilson when he does go and strut his stuff as 20th Century Fox has finally revealed its Final Trailer!

Deadpool 2 | Red & Green Band Trailers

03.22.2018 – Hot in the heels of Marvel’s major film with Avengers: Infinity War a little known film called Deadpool 2 has just recently released a new trailer featuring not only Wade Wilson, but the characters that would become X-Force. The new trailer features two variations (namely Red & Green Band) and 20th Century Fox made sure you’ll have your eye on senyor Wade and his colorful crew that also feature the time travelling Cable as his main baddie for this long awaited sequel to the 2016 original.

The Shape of Water | Fills Your Heart

03.21.2018 – For a film that’s totally unknown to a dominated superhero and science fiction genres “The Shape of Water” proves that you can watch a love story taken from a different perspective. When you talk about Guillermo Del Toro what comes to mind is giant robots punching monsters or supernatural outwardly films like Pan’s Labyrinth that shiver down your spine. But romance is something most people would like to see. But through the vision of Del Toro is told.

Love, Simon | Greg Berlanti Directs

03.13.2018 – Greg Berlanti is known for putting together what would be a successful television franchise for DC Entertainment that they haven’t done in the big screen. He leads his production company Berlanti Productions the Arroverse and Riverdale. Now he is diving into the big screen with a coming of age film as its director for “Love Simon” based on the novel “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli. The film is lead by Nick Robinson, Josh Duhamel, and Jennifer Garner. This will also make history as the first film ever released by a major studio which centers on a gay teenage romance.

Red Sparrow | Provocative Trailer Reveal

01.11.2018 – Deadly spies and suspenseful drama all the right ingredients that makes a good action film that thrills making you want to think. But add provocative with an attractive award winner like Jennifer Lawrence you’ve got something here. “Red Sparrow” has provided some tease with J Law’s take on the Edward Award-winning novel based on the same name that 20th Century has released the full trailer.

Feminism Rules in "Battle of the Sexes!"

11.24.2017 – When Emma Stone and Steve Carell first appeared in a movie together they where father-daughter relationship that was unravelled in “Crazy, Stupid, Love”, which gained positive reviews from movie critics on the performance of these two award-winning actors. Now they’re back together once again this time in a biographical film based on the plot which is loosely based on the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs titled “Battle of the Sexes,” which is an Ayala Cinema Exclusive heading to Philippine Cinemas on December 6th!

"The Orville" is Star Trek You Need to See!

11.05.2017 – Catching up on the first two episodes of “The Orville” for the first time, which recently aired its 8th episode in the US and it seems this “Star Trek” rip-off, is getting some positive raves from longtime Trekkies. Taking a look at the pilot episode “Old Wounds” and “Command Performance”, it appears this series is like your alternate ‘Star Trek Flavor’ with nostalgia from the time the series which inspired it was campy at the same time the 'usual' Trek you know.

"Gifted" | That's Keep on Giving

04.25.2017 – There are underrated films out there that clearly tell the simplest stories that sometimes can relate to most people in real life. There’s nothing like ‘life imitates art’ when you talk about movies you’d be surprise they really meant for the few. “Gifted” is one of small art house films that’s hardly noticed and under the radar due to money making blockbusters that dominate the cinemas nowadays. In the Philippine market this type of film should be appreciated more since it’s a rare gem.

Film Press Review | Keeping Up with the Joneses

10.19.2016 – There have been memorable comedy films that mix it up with action and suspense. Then there are films that tried to capture that moment but in the long run things might not turn up as what you expected to be. “Keeping up with the Joneses” is that sort of fun film that try to be what the title is and at the same time going the extra mile for making it a movie that you’ll find the entertainment value featuring an ensemble cast that found its chemistry. But there’s more than just a film about family relations that made it watchable.

Gal Gadot is Mrs. Jones in “Keeping Up with the Joneses!”

10.12.2016 – From car movies to being an Amazon Princess and now Gal Gadot moonlights as a Spy Agent in “Keeping Up with the Joneses,” but the Israeli born actress is not always serious in her previous character roles she can do comedy too. The other half of the spy agent husband-wife team that resides in the neighbourhood next to the Gaffney’s is not always all seriousness. They may appear like perfection but certainly there is also the humor side to these secret agents. But for Gal Gadot this might her first foray to an action genre that has comedy also written to it.

Isla Fisher is "Keeping Up with the Joneses!"

10.08.2016 – Isla Fisher has been a comedic actress portraying a role as a magician or doing voiced work on an animated feature. The real life wife of Sacha Baron Cohen (who portrayed Ali G and Borat) is not shy to take hilarious roles like being the worrisome wife to Zach Galifianakis’ Jeff Gaffney. The multi-talented Fisher is noted for her also roles in “Confessions of a Shopaholic” and “The Wedding Crashers” will be seen in the high-octane action-comedy which also stars Gal Gadot, Zach and Jon Hamm as their neighbor, the Joneses.

Zach Galifianakis is Keeping up with the Joneses!

10.01.2016 – From being an annoying brother and friend (Hangover Trilogy) to that stranger that gave a road trip a problem (Due Date) Zach Galifianakis portrays a normal fun loving husband in “Keeping Up with the Joneses.” But not everything is ‘normal’ for Zach portraying oddball characters that made their lives a miserable pain. Either a small role or a lead character Galifinakis shines his way to becoming an unforgettable actor now that he’s rubbing elbows with Wonder Woman and Borat’s real life wife things might become out of control.

Double Dose Trouble in "Keeping Up with the Joneses!"

09.25.2016 – There are conspicuous neighbors and sometimes those who lives next door are not what they used to be, which comes unnaturally for a fictional community. Multi-talented actors Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher and Gal Gadot join forces in the explosive sexy action comedy “Keeping Up with the Joneses.”