REEL DEAL: From Red Sea To London's Red Carpet - “EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS” Premiere Photos

After traversing  mountains, crossing the Red Sea and dodging spears in the most anticipated Biblical epic of the year,   “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” Christian Bale walked the Red Carpet in the recently concluded premiere night in London along with director Ridley Scott and cast of the movie.

In photos and at the premiere are Joel Edgerton, Maria Valverde, Golshifteh Farahani, Ben Kingsley and Andrew Tarbet.  “Exodus: Gods and Kings” by acclaimed director Ridley Scott (“Gladiator,” “Prometheus”) is the story of one man’s daring courage to take on the might of an empire.  Using state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion, Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses (Christian Bale) as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton), setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

“Exodus: Gods and Kings” opens December 5 in cinemas nationwide from 20th Century Fox – available in 3D and IMAX 3D. Check the complete set of photos at Manual To Lyf facebook page.

Singing along with your kids for a fun brushing time

Good dental hygiene can be a lifetime habit. It is something we learn early on and nurture through the years until it becomes a vital part of our daily routine.

As soon as your kids’ milk teeth come out, they must get into the habit of brushing regularly. This is easier said than done. Children consider brushing a tedious chore that they’d rather skip. It is every parent’s responsibility, then, to make it a fun experience while teaching them the importance of excellent oral care.

Teaching them to brush their teeth as early as possible is important in achieving that healthy smile that you want for them. But keep in mind that mere brushing is not enough. According to the American Dentists’ Association, two full minutes of brushing strokes at least twice daily are needed to make toothbrushing effective.

While two minutes of brushing seem quick and easy for adults, children find this tiresome and boring. Here’s an idea to spruce up toothbrushing time for your children, while ensuring that they are indeed brushing for two full minutes—think of or come up with a song that they can sing along to while they brush their teeth! Maybe a favourite nursery rhyme? A billboard-topping song? The choices are endless! Have a sing-a-long session with your children while they brush their teeth using upward and downward strokes, as well as left and right.

REEL DEAL: Character Reveal - Discover The Secret of the Tomb in “NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3” on January 8

Gear up for 2015’s wildest adventure opener for the whole family with the world’s greatest of comic talents led by  Ben Stiller along with (the late) Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Ben Kingsley, and Rebel Wilson in “Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb” with Shawn Levy once again at the helm, producing and directing a pantheon of comic talent.  

More than thrice the fun, adventure and thrills in the latest instalment of one of the world’s most successful film franchise, Stiller reprises his role as Larry Daley,  a museum guard who travels the globe, , uniting favorite and new characters and embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

REEL DEAL: Jane Fonda An Over-Sharing Mother In “THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU

The dysfunctional siblings (played by Jason Bateman and Tina Fey) in Warner Bros.' dramatic comedy “This is Where I Leave You” is presided over by their devoted but proudly unconventional mother, Hilary, played by legendary Oscar-winner Jane Fonda.

As complex and combustible as the kids’ bonds are with each other, they pale in comparison to their relationship with their mother, the simultaneously regal and earthy Hilary.

Grand finale fast approaching for the 38th National MILO Marathon season

The finish line is in sight for the 38th National MILO Marathon as runners of all ages gear up for a heated grand finale in the National Finals, to be held on December 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. A grand prize of P300,000 in cash, a trophy, and a chance to compete in an international marathon is up for grabs for the National MILO Marathon King and Queen bets from across the nation.

Reigning MILO Marathon King and Queen Eduardo Buenavista and Mary Joy Tabal are focused on their training as they prepare to face fellow elite runners Eric Panique, Christabel Martes, Anthony Nerza and Philip Dueñas, among others, in the esteemed international race event.

REEL DEAL: 11 Year-old Isaac Andrews Stars Alongside Christian Bale In Ridley Scott's “EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS”

As more filmmakers, producers and actors collaborate to revitalize stories from the bestselling book of all time all over the world translated into all languages - critics and movie audience find themselves in a great divide on each and every (filmed) interpretation of a story lifted from the Bible. 

Despite questions circling Ridley Scott’s upcoming “Exodus: Gods and Kings,”  Rotten Tomatoes’ Audience Score of the film reveals a high 97% rating in terms of anticipation from  those very eager to watch the film.  Likewise, early reviews reflect some of the critics’ positive take such that from Variety’s Justin Chang who says that “What’s remarkable about Scott’s genuinely imposing Old Testament psychodrama is the degree to which he succeeds in conjuring a mighty and momentous spectacle — one that, for sheer astonishment, rivals any of the lavish visions of ancient times the director has given us — while turning his own skepticism into a potent source of moral and dramatic conflict.”

Additionally, Jamie Graham whose review of the film at www.gamesradar.com positively stated that, “Scott operates on a suitably Biblical scale and grounds the spectacle with rock-solid turns from Bale and Edgerton.”

"HAPDI NG LAPNOS" A Jay Taruc 15th Anniversary Special of iWitness

A couple of years ago, I-Witness showed the world the heartwrenching documentary about patients admitted to the burn unit of Davao City Medical Center, the only hospital catering to burn victims in all of Mindanao.

As part of I-Witness’ 15th anniversary, Jay Taruc and his team go back to the place where pain and tears are synonymous with healing.

Quite a lot has happened in two years. The burn unit has been renamed “Rizal D. Aportadera, Jr. Burn Center” to honor the name of the doctor whose efforts and sacrifice were instrumental in saving the lives of burn patients.