Channel M in Cignal Satellite TV

Channel M is a relatively new channel on Cignal Satellite TV.  It is a music channel for Korean Pop.  This channel is a 24 hours Korean music channel, with different shows related to Korea's music industry.  Good thing Korean Channels have English subtitles, unlike the Chinese channels we have.

There is a show that I like on this channel called "Beatles Code".  It is basically a talk show, where comedian hosts talk to Korean Pop stars or anyone related to Korea's music industry.  "Beatles Code" is a pretty entertaining show, and I always laugh out loud.  Even though, I don't know any of the music artist, it's still a very entertaining comedy show due to the witty commentary of the hosts and artist taking on a song with their own style.

Les Miserables: Now showing in the Philippines

Le Miserables the musical play that is well known to be great play can now be seen by people in cinemas.  I'm always curious on what the story is about and how the musical play will look like in Broadway.  Hopefully the movie adaptation will give it justice.  Since, chances are, not all people will be able to go to Broadway in the US to watch this play.  This is the closest thing most people will see something that will resemble the play.

Le Miserables is originally a novel made into a musical play.  And this movie will be almost be the same as the musical play, I hope.

The movie is currently on its first week in cinemas.  There are other films also released this week , that is why only a couple of cinemas will show this movie on a cineplex.

The Hobbit: movie review

I was able to watch this movie, before the MMFF (Metro Manila Film Fest) took over the Metro Manila cinemas with Filipino movies.  Since, the short "ban" on Foreign Films have been lifted from our cinemas, people who have not watched "The Hobbit" will be able to watch it, starting this week.

This review are for those who have not watched it last December and still wondering if watching it would be worth their time and money.  Read along, ye curious souls.

So How was the Story?

Story was pretty good.  Most people, did not go to this movie for the story.  They went to see this movie for it's stunning visual effects and curiosity on how some of the characters looked like before they were in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

The story revolves on the Dwarf Kingdom, and how it came about the dwarfs were scattered across middle earth.  There are so many dwarfs, that I hardly know their name.  They all look the same to me, and so gives me less to care on whether they live or die in the end.

The only characters, we all want to see is Gandalf, the elves and Gollum before the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

How was the visuals?

Visuals are good, we already saw the visuals on the Trilogy, watching them in The Hobbit was kind of ordinary now.  We seem to be getting used to computer generated images, or it's so good that we can't tell if it's computer generated or real object anymore.

How is it overall?

Overall, the movie is a 4 out of 5 stars.  We are familiar with middle-earth by now that we seem to lack awe on the visuals of the Shire and the Dwarf Kingdom, before it was made a dark and ugly place.

I don't recommend this movie for kids to watch, but I get the feeling this is a story for kids.  But, the decapitations and the battles is at times not recommended for kids.  I think teens can watch this, but do teens still watch this stuff?

If you haven't watch it yet, you could be either be in for a treat or disappointment.  Is it worth the price of admission?  It's good to watch on the big screen, but some battle scenes are just too silly for me.  So, if you got money to spend and you're a fan of LOTR trilogy, then this is a must watch.  Otherwise, you can wait for the DVD copy and enjoy it at home.

Life of Pi: Now Showing in the Philippines

MMFF (Metro Manila Film Fest) is now officially over.  Now Foreign films can be shown in cinemas around Metro Manila.

One of those films shown on its first week in the Philippines is "Life of Pi".  This movie is based on a novel with the same title.  The movie looks good in the literary sense and is probably a good movie adaptation.  Since most people don't read books anymore or has the time to read, this will be a good medium to reach them and inspire them.

This would be a good movie to watch to quench our thirst for foreign films, after the MMFF.  It's not on my top list to watch.  This is more of a "I can watch or not watch this movie and I will still be fine".  But, if I have the time and mood compels me to watch a movie, then I would probably watch this movie.

I will write a review once I see it.  I think the movie was delayed in being shown in Philippine cinemas.  But hey, it's here let's just watch and enjoy something that is based on a good novel.

Jeepney Jackpot: New Show on TV 5 Philippines

There is a new game show on TV 5 at 5pm, Philippine Timezone.  The show is called, Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para.

I haven't seen any episodes yet, it just started this week in January.  The show reminds me of Cash Cab Asia.  But I think, it is more expensive set-up than Cash Cab, based on the game mechanics they are promoting.

I hope they have a long run of this show, seems fun and also something that isn't yet main stream in Philippine game shows.

They have a facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeepney-Jackpot-Pera-o-Para/113417792160305

All images and materials are taken from the show's facebook page.  Materials are copyrighted by their rightful owners.

Metro Manila Film Fest has started in the Philippines

Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF), has started on December 25, 2012.

This event will only allow local films to be shown in Metro Manila until the first week of January.  So those wanting to watch Foreign Films for the coming weeks, you are out of luck.

Production Houses in the Philippines at times only make movies to be shown in this event.  Since the winner will receive cash prize, besides making money from cinema sales.  The top contender every year are the movies, with Vic Sotto (a comedian, actor, & variety show host) as the main hero character and Ai-Ai Delas Alas (also a comedian, & actress).  Most movies that do well during this season are the comedy and/or fantasy movies.  It's the time of the year, where some have money to spend for their children and themselves.  A little escapism, where people try to escape from the reality and feel happy for just a while thru movies.

There seem to be a lot of good movies this time around, here are the titles of movies now showing:

• Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako
• Sisterakas
• Sosy Problems
• The Strangers
• One More Try
• El Presidente
• Thy Womb
• Shake, Rattle & Roll 14

If I have to watch a movie this MMFF season, then I would probably watch El Presidente or The Strangers.

Animax is now on Cignal satellite TV

I haven't watch any cable TV lately, since I let my parents and sister watch and hug the LCD flat screen for the duration of this Yuletide season.

But lately, when I tried to look for my favorite channels, they have been moved.  So, I channel surfed, lo and behold, Animax was on my Php990/monthly (around $25 per month) channel listing.

I don't know if, I will be watching Animax, but I now have the option to watch anime/korean soap 24/7.