REEL DEAL: “CHANNELING” Peeks Into The Future of Self-Brodcasting

Every change, every trend, every upgrade has its boon and bane.  In “Channeling,” first time director Drew Thomas precursors on the imminent dangers of one’s wanton desire for fame and fortune via daily self-broadcasts.

“Channeling” revolutionizes social media with its eyecast tool – a contact camera that one can wear on their eyes where it transmits real time all the information and sent directly to one’s smartphone or tablet.  The movie is a futuristic thriller on people who seek validation by broadcasting their lives to as big an audience as possible.

Starbucks Upgrade With IMAX!

This July, well-loved brands IMAX and Starbucks partner to give a special treat to its patrons!  

After enjoying the movie in IMAX, you will be treated to a complimentary upsize of your handcrafted beverage in Starbucks! Just surrender your ticket, and you'll get the treat!

And when you present your Starbucks receipt in Snack Time branches in IMAX, you will get a complimentary upsize of your popcorn!

Promo Period: July 1 to August 31,2014

• Offer is only valid on the date printed on the IMAX / Starbucks POS Receipt.

• Terms and Conditions apply.

• Please visit www.smcinema.com or www.starbucks.ph for the complete mechanics.

REEL DEAL: Here Comes The Trailer "THE PENGUINS OF MADAGSCAR"

DreamWorks Animation's "The Penguins of Madagascar" trailer is here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qJ2oP6rQs0&list=PLcZs6n5iZPx-T3eLk6LuF1vKJUCpLIefN

This latest animated espionage caper is directed by Simon J. Smith and Eric Darnell, the comedy stars the outrageous quartet elite commandos with unparalleled fighting skills from the Madagascar movies - Skipper (voiced by executive producer Tom McGrath), Kowalski (Chris Miller), Rico (John DiMaggio) and Private (Christopher Knights).

MUSIC LYF: Janice Javier BlogCon

Janice Javier has been working most of her life but still kept her passion for singing, as one of the grand finalist in The Voice of the Philippines, she is now enjoying her musical career as she launches her debut album under MCA Music. Though we are used to hear her singing more than talking, having a BlogCon with her give her the chance to voice out her story and let out her quirky and funny side.

ART IS A BANG: Filipino Immigrant Stageplay "FLIPZOIDS" Now In The Philippines

Set on a beach in Southern California, “Flipzoids” is a funny and highly moving story about three Filipino immigrants in America navigating through the shifting landscape of home, desire, loneliness and belonging. The play examines what it means to be an outsider, to be Filipino and/or American, to be a hybrid.

Redford arrived in America from the Philippines as a child and spends his time in public restrooms in search of relationships to fill a void in his identity. Instead, he finds connection through a chance meeting with Aying, an older Filipina on a beach. It is through Aying that Redford discovers his culture.

REEL DEAL: The Banes of Society Found At Sitio "Kamkam"

Despite the growing economy, the problem of poverty, crime, and illegal drugs still rule the underworld in some parts of the country. Many have been depicted in many movie showing it, but many would only tackle just the shallow surface of these societies. What if you put all of these into one place with all the residents connected in one way or another and finds themselves in a complication of surviving, living, and loving, that place is Sitio Camcam.

Kamkam (Greed) tells the story of the squatter community of Sitio Camcam which is home to residents who engage in vices like gambling, drugs, illegal connections to water and electricity which is controlled by a local kingpin Johnny (Allen Dizon). The officials like Barangay Chairman Toming  (Emilio Garcia) tolerates the community and is a friend of Johnny however tensions between them starts with problems of the sitio gets complicated. Johnny is also a known womanizer, with three wives Salud (Jean Garcia), Evelyn (Sunshine Dizon) and Shane (Jackie Rice) who is his current favorite wife. 

REEL DEAL: Edgar Ramirez, The Renegade Exorcist In “DELIVER US FROM EVIL”

He had already staked out a hugely versatile career, first in his native Venezuela and South America, then around the world. Now, Edgar Ramirez (“Wrath of the Titans,” “Zero Dark Thirty”) stars in Columbia Pictures' horror thriller “Deliver Us From Evil” as Joe Mendoza, an unorthodox priest who has battled his own inner demons. He enters into a partnership with New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) at first uncertain and then bonded by the recognition of the evil which they are facing.