# Geoffreview > Food Review and Movie Review Blog ## Posts - [TOP 10 MOVIES TO WATCH THIS MAY 2013](https://geoffreview.com/movies/top-10-movies-to-watch-this-may-2013): As I was making a list of the movies I am going to watch this month and review for you guys, I thought “Hey, why not share it with everyone?” There have been a lot of things going on the previous month and I already have a long list of restaurants I’ve been to but haven’t reviewed, and movies I’ve watched but haven’t written about. I needed to get my act together and be organized! So here you go, I’m sharing with you the Top 10 Movies in my list that I’ll be looking forward to watch this May, ranked according… - [Giving in: Nestle Temptations Flavors of the World Festival](https://geoffreview.com/food/giving-in-nestle-temptations-flavors-of-the-world-festival): Ask me what my favourite dessert is and I’ll always say its ice cream. As a guy who sometimes has dessert for dinner, you can tell that I’ve already tried a lot of sweet stuff *ahem, wink wink*, but nothing makes me reminisce of my sweet childhood like ice cream does. You can say that aside from the taste, it’s the actual experience of having ice cream that makes it my favourite dessert. This is why I wasn’t able to resist when I was invited to be a part of Nestle Temptations’ Flavors of the World Festival. How can I say… - [Mandarin Mishap: An "Iron Man 3" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/mandarin-mishap-an-iron-man-3-review): One thing kept bugging me more than anything else after I watched Iron Man 3 – what the heck happened to The Mandarin?! That’s right, this was supposed to be “The” Mandarin – archenemy and most prominent foe of Tony Stark. This guy was supposed to be a very powerful enemy, yielding ten rings which basically make him ten super villains in one. Why the hell did he turn out to be a cheap, drug-abusive actor in the movie? And it’s not just that. He was supposed to be of Chinese origin, a brilliant scientist who is as skilful in martial… - [GEOFFREVIEW IRON MAN 3 GIVEAWAY WINNERS! :D](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/geoffreview-iron-man-3-giveaway-winners-d): And the winners are… *drumroll* WINNER NUMBER 3: RA N. Congratulations! Two of our winners were electronically raffled and drawn from the entries who joined through Rafflecopter. Our other winner was randomly chosen from Geoffreview’s Facebook fans to give a chance to those who didn’t join through the Rafflecopter widget 🙂 If you didn’t win, DON’T WORRY! We’ll be raffling off more tickets of upcoming blockbuster movies! We want to make giving away tickets a habit, so stick around! 😀 To the winners, I have sent you an email regarding our contest. Please respond to our email within today (April 25,… - [Nuffnang Philippine's Talent Pool Party!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/nuffnang-philippines-talent-pool-party): Last weekend was a blast! Nuffnang Philippines, the largest digital media seller for blogs and social media in the country, held an awesome pool party for its Talent Bloggers at the Manila Polo Club. The most notable and distinguished bloggers and social media influencers in the Philippines attended the event and had fun with all the food, games, and surprises the Nuffnang team prepared specially for them. Abe Olandres, founder Yugatech and Country Manager of Nuffnang PH, welcoming everyone to the party. There were a lot of new faces so an introduction was necessary. The catch: introduce yourself in FILIPINO ONLY… - [Action and Adrenaline: An "Olympus Has Fallen" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/action-and-adrenaline-an-olympus-has-fallen-review): As of writing it’s already past 1am. And I should really be sleeping now because I have to be extra early for work tomorrow. But I have just come home from the cinema after watching Olympus has Fallen, and I couldn’t contain the “badass” the movie has left me feeling, that I have to put them down right away into writing, otherwise they’d just keep me awake all night! Korean terrorists have attacked and taken over the Whitehouse. With the President taken hostage, the United States now has to give-in to the whims and demands of the terrorists. Mike Banning (Gerard… - [Fun in Fight or Flight: A “The Croods” Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/fun-in-fight-or-flight-a-the-croods-review): I don’t know what it is about DreamWorks animated films but I always tend to love each one, no matter how predictable, clichéd, and sometimes silly they are. The Croods is a family of Neanderthal Cavemen (Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis according to Wikipedia) living in the prehistoric era known as the “Croodaceous” period – a dangerous time when large, carnivorous creatures roamed the planet. Many of the human families they know are already either eaten or died of diseases, but the Croods managed to survive because of the strict rules of Grug (Nicholas Cage), the overprotective father of the family. They stay… - [Kraving for Korean: a "Masil (Seoul Fusion)" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/kraving-for-korean-a-masil-seoul-fusion-review): I’m not a big fan of Korean food so I tagged along half-heartedly when my food trip buddies asked me out for a Korean dinner (they were craving for some kimchi). I really wanted Buffalo wings that night but what can I do? I was outnumbered! Surprisingly though, I enjoyed my meal at Masil Korean Charcoal Grill (previously Seoul Fusion). We’ve heard some good stuff about it before, and the fact that it impressed a non-Korean food lover like me has to count for something right? You can find Masil at Unit 157-158 at the Ortigas Home Depot complex along Julia Vargas Ave.,… - [The New Geoffreview (with an Iron Man 3 Giveaway!)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-new-geoffreview-with-an-iron-man-3-giveaway): a Rafflecopter giveaway If you’ve already visited my blog before, you probably noticed there have been some exciting changes going on with my blog lately. First of all, geoffreview.blogspot.com is now Geoffreview.com. We’re now easier to remember and I guess this also means things are getting a bit more serious now. More posts, more updates, more reviews! Geoffreview now also has a Facebook page. Visit www.facebook.com/geoffreviewand click the Like button to see magic happen *wink wink*. The biggest change of all though, is my blog’s awesome new look! The makeover was made possible through Jojo Mendoza’s badass design, and Chen Ramos’… - [BEST FOOD FORWARD 2013](https://geoffreview.com/food/best-food-forward-2013): The most awaited summer food fair is already on its third year! Best Food Forward is back to give culinary masters and entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their delicious masterpieces and of course, invite foodies *ahem* to experience a unique palatable adventure. Aside from the wide variety of specialty food stalls eager to give guests a taste of their unique dishes, there will also be cooking demos, guest chefs, and even photo booths and face painting for the kids! Looks like you just got a great idea of where you can spend your family day. Best Food Forward 2013 I was… - [Tech News: The Facebook Phone](https://geoffreview.com/technology/tech-news-the-facebook-phone): Now hold on, no violent reactions just yet. The official announcement will be released this Thursday, March 4, 2013 on Facebook’s event at Menlo Park Campus, so we don’t really know yet all the details. But from what we know from Android Police, the phone will be an HTC handset codenamed “Myst”, sporting an Android OS particularly designed for a special Facebook App that apparently wouldn’t be available anywhere else. Looks like Facebook is getting more aggressive lately after its introduction of Graph Search and the new Timeline. Introducing Facebook Home. What we know so far is that Facebook Home will… - [Typical Tricks: A "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/typical-tricks-a-the-incredible-burt-wonderstone-review): Magic suddenly seemed cool when I watched this movie. More than the plot and the characters, what really made me enjoy this film are the magic tricks they showcased. Okay, I know magic is so much easier to do through film because of the endless possibilities we could do with special effects, but as I was watching the movie I felt like a kid again, eagerly waiting for the next magic trick to be shown instead of focusing on the plot itself. Given what I said above, you can probably guess by now that the plot wasn’t really something to look forward to:… - [College and Criminals: A "So Undercover" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/college-and-criminals-a-so-undercover-review): This is one of those movies I probably wouldn’t have watched if it wasn’t for free. I’m not saying that this movie sucked so bad, in fact I’ve actually had a few laughs when I watched it in the cinema. BUT, I don’t think I’d be willing to pay to see this one. Molly Morris (Miley Cyrus) is a private investigator tapped by the FBI to go undercover as a college sorority girl to protect a college student whose father is set to testify in court against mobsters, and who possibly holds valuable evidence against them. Going by the name Brook… - [Fusion of Favorites: Pancake House’s Red Velvet Pancake](https://geoffreview.com/food/fusion-of-favorites-pancake-houses-red-velvet-pancake): I had high hopes for this one. Just like what it said in the menu, if you can’t choose between a cake and a pancake, this is one way for you to indulge in both. There has been a fad going on for anything red velvet. From red velvet cakes, to red velvet sandwiches, and even red velvet flavoured ice creams, desserts based on this “flavour” have suddenly been popping up on menus. I have to admit though that I have also fallen into this bandwagon, gravitating towards the red velvet desserts when I see one. The best one I’ve tried… - [Sucked at Scary: An "Apartment 1303" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/sucked-at-scary-an-apartment-1303-review): Don’t watch this movie. Seriously. Don’t. I’m not saying this because it will scare the hell out of you and give you sleepless nights, but because this movie sucks so much it’s not even worth watching it for free. In fact, it sucks so badly that I’m going to tell you one more time and so bluntly, please…don’t watch this movie. You know one of those movies where you see the first scene and you know right then and there that it will suck all throughout? Apartment 1303 is one of these and would be the best example. Based on the… - [Racist, Romantic, Revenge: A “Django Unchained” Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/racist-romantic-revenge-a-django-unchained-review): I have once been deceived into watching The Man with the Iron Fists (Check out my review of it here), just because Quentin Tarantino’s name is on the promotional poster. I am a huge fan of the director that I blindly bit into the deception of the said Kung-Fu inspired film. It turned out however, that Tarantino’s name was only there as a “presented by” credit, and that the real director was RZA. This is why I had to check, double check, and recheck before I bought my ticket to Django Unchained and man the movie sure did not disappoint. Django Unchained is… - [Croatoa - Demons of Dead Air: A "The Last Exorcism Part II" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/croatoa-meaning-the-last-exorcism-part-ii-review):   I’m sure I’m not the only who is still disturbed every time I remember the 1973 The Exorcist film by William Friedkin. This has got to be the scariest exorcism movie I have seen and it has definitely been the standard of all movies tackling exorcism that spawned ever since. I still remember that Spider-Walk scene, it stuck to me so much that I sometimes stare at our stairs longer than usual whenever I have to go out of my room at night for a toilet break. The movie has somehow given us the idea that films about possession and… - [Magic and Monkeys: An “Oz the Great and Powerful” Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/magic-and-monkeys-an-oz-the-great-and-powerful-review): I remember watching The Wizard of Oz when I was a kid, and being fascinated by the whole story especially by the quirky main characters. It was very funny to think of the idea of a Tin Manwanting a heart, a Scarecrow needing some brains (he may be happy that he doesn’t have one when we have the zombie apocalypse), and a Cowardly Lion wishing to be courageous. When I heard about Oz the Great and Powerful, I thought this was going to be a remake of the 1939 film that we knew, and this got me a bit worried as I remembered… - [Foodtrip 4th Stop: A “Mang Larry’s Isawan” Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/foodtrip-4th-stop-a-mang-larrys-isawan-review): Follow my blog with Bloglovin I know, I know, It‘s weird to make a review of a small stall selling animal’s intestines as an afternoon snack. I don’t usually do this but I’m making Mang Larry’s Isawan an exception because first, it’s part of our foodtrip series (Check out the other restaurants we visited here). Second, it’s been a part of my life in UP, they say you’re never truly a UP student until you’ve tried Mang Larry’s isaw.  Lastly, this isawan is not just another isawan – it’s so popular it even got its own Facebook page. I used to dread the… - [Tech News: Facebook Newsfeed's New Look](https://geoffreview.com/technology/tech-news-facebook-newsfeeds-new-look): Yep, you got that right. Prepare to see some changes in your Newsfeeds in the next few days when you log-in to your Facebook account. According to an article by Reuters, Facebook’s Newsfeed will be having a makeover, which will officially be unveiled at a media event this coming March 7 at its headquarters in Menlo Park, California. This will be the second big announcement of the popular social networking site this year, as it previously introduced Graph Search as one of the site’s newest features sometime last January – something which other web giants like Google and LinkedIn should feel… - [Flashbacks and Mash-ups: A "Safe Haven" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/flashbacks-and-mash-ups-a-safe-haven-review): To be honest I wouldn’t have watched Safe Haven if I had a better option that fine Sunday afternoon when I had a mini reunion with my high school buddies. I’m not a big fan of love stories and Safe Haven looked just liked that in the posters, but we decided to go for it anyway since we’ve heard some good stuff about it. Safe Haven is an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same name. Knowing that it is a love story, the way the movie started is a bit unexpected and confusing as it felt like a suspense… - [Fee Fi Fo Fum - Beans and Battles: A "Jack the Giant Slayer" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/fee-fi-fo-fum-beans-and-battles-a-jack-the-giant-slayer-review): Fee Fi Fo FumAsk not whence the thunder comesAsk not where the birds have goneFor between heaven and earth is a perilous place.Home to a fearsome giant race. Who hunger to conquer the mortals belowWaiting for the seeds of revenge to grow. The lines above make up the “poem” that’s all over the movie Jack the Giant Slayer (formerly Jack the Giant Killer). I remember it quite differently as a kid. The changes were necessary, as Jack the Giant Slayer isn’t really the story we know of a curious boy who foolishly traded his livestock for some beans, went up to… - [Samsung Galaxy S4 Release Date](https://geoffreview.com/technology/samsung-galaxy-s4-release-date): I know a few friends who have been itching to buy a new phone but were patiently waiting for the release of the Samsung Galaxy S4. If you’re like them, and asking “when is the Samsung Galaxy S4 coming out“, I have good news for you. You’ll now know until when you’ll have to wait as Samsung confirms to launch the much anticipated successor of the Galaxy S franchise on March 14, 2013. Invitations are set to be sent out for “Samsung Upacked”, an event in New York where according to CNET, would be where the S4 will be introduced. I’m… - [Magic and Mystery: A Beautiful Creatures Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/magic-and-mystery-a-beautiful-creatures-review): It took a little bit more effort in trying to convince myself to watch Beautiful Creatures because I was afraid that it was going to be some sort of reincarnation of Twilight (check out my review of Breaking Dawn here). God, those vampire movies were excruciating to watch, I had to walk out when we watched it on DVD. Good thing though that the last movie had some good fighting in it, I hate to admit I actually liked that part. Beautiful Creatures is no Twilight (thankfully), although it would give you the impression that it is at the start of… - [MAGINHAWA FOODTRIP THIRD STOP: A PIPINO - VEGETARIAN FOOD BY PINO Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/maginhawa-foodtrip-third-stop-a-pipino-vegetarian-food-by-pino-review): As the third stop of our Maginhawa Foodtrip , my friends and I went to Pipino to get some more dessert and also tO try Pino’s Flavored Beers (check out my review of Pino here). I know, I know, Pino and Pipino are not located at Maginhawa. The Teacher’s Village branch is actually located at #39 Malingap Street, with Pipino just above Pino. We just called our foodie adventure “Maginhawa Foodtrip” because most of the food establishments we visited that day are located along Maginhawa Street, although we also made some side trips to Malingap for Pipino and UP for Mang Larry’s… - [Breakfast for Lunch: An IHOP Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/breakfast-for-lunch-an-ihop-review): I have just ruined my diet. For the past few weeks I have been regularly having whole wheat bread for my breakfast and a combination of brown, black, and red rice for my other meals. I’ve been trying to lose some weight, not just because I’m joining the healthy lifestyle bandwagon but primarily because of some practical reasons: my pants are getting tighter on me and I already can’t wear some of my clothes (Yes. Shameful, I know). This rebound of stopping my work-out routine is taking its toll on me! But then, here comes IHOP, with all the sweet, fluffy,… - [MAGINHAWA FOOD TRIP SECOND STOP: A Moonleaf Tea Shop Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/maginhawa-food-trip-second-stop-a-moonleaf-tea-shop-review): Okay so my friends and I decided to go on a food trip a few weeks ago along Maginhawa Street at Teacher’s Village. Our first stop was at Jek’s Ku-bo: Bulalo at Ulo-ulo (check out my review here) where we had a very satisfying lunch of bulalo, pink salmon ulo-ulo, and pork sisig. Of course, after gobbling up all those meat and oil, you would need some good dessert to take away the aftertaste right? Our original stopover for dessert after lunch in our itinerary was really Iscreamist (which is not along Maginhawa by the way), since we’ve heard that their liquid… - [MAGINHAWA FOOD TRIP FIRST STOP: A Jek’s Ku-bo Bulalo and Ulo-ulo Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/maginhawa-food-trip-first-stop-a-jeks-ku-bo-bulalo-and-ulo-ulo-review): In case you haven’t checked out my previous posts yet, my friends and I went on a food trip and explored the foodie heaven that is Maginhawa Street at Teacher’s Village, Quezon City. Our first stop was Jek’s Ku-bo: Bulalo at Ulo-ulo for our lunch. Ku-bo is pretty new actually, it has just opened some time on May last year (2012) and since then, I have always wanted to try it as I always pass by the place on my way to our apartment on Teacher’s VIllage. For a place that claims to serve the best Bulalo in Quezon City, this should… - [Defying Gravity: An “Upside Down” Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/defying-gravity-an-upside-down-review): If you’re planning to take your date out on a movie this Valentine’s Day, this would be the best movie to see. The idea behind Upside Down felt like it came out of the pages of a sci-fi comic book. In a certain part of our universe (or maybe it’s an alternate universe), is a curious existence. Two planets, each with their own gravitational fields (duh), are extremely close to each other that the inhabitants of each planet can interact. Too close that if you’re in one world and you look up, you can already see the people from your neighbour… - [The Man with the Iron Fists Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-man-with-the-iron-fists-review): More than anything else, what made me watch The Man with the Iron Fists is Quentin Tarantino’s name in the promotional poster. A Tarantino movie with Lucy Liu, Batista, and Russel Crowe, this should be badass! Sadly though, that’s already Tarantino’s primary contribution to the film. His name was only there as a “presented by” credit, probably to add more credibility to the movie and to lure clueless Tarantino fans like me. The director was really RZA, also the protagonist in the movie who according to my notes, delivered probably the most dull acting I have seen. The plot is set… - [Fun, Friends, and Food: Maginhawa Foodtrip](https://geoffreview.com/food/fun-friends-and-food-maginhawa-foodtrip): Anyone who has been to Maginhawa Street at Teacher’s Village Quezon city would know that it is a haven for great-tasting food. From burgers to buffets and lots of milk tea, Maginhawa is definitely a great place to visit if you wish to go on a palatable adventure. I have tried different restaurants around the place since I used to live at Teacher’s Village, but there are lots of new and interesting food establishments there right now that I felt I’m missing a lot for not trying at least a few of them. More reason why going on a food trip… - [Zombie Blasphemy: A Warm Bodies Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/zombie-blasphemy-a-warm-bodies-review): I actually rolled my eyes several times when I watched this film. Please let me explain why I watched it in the first place.  When I first knew about Warm Bodies some time last year, I thought that this should be one of the lamest ideas for a movie. A zombie-human love story? This has got to be the worst (and most stupid) case of necrophilia and Stockholm syndrome there is. As if falling in love with vampires and werewolves weren’t enough. The writers probably thought, “Okay, zombies are in. And falling in love with predators is in. So let’s create a zombie… - [Small but Significant: A Life of Pi Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/small-but-significant-a-life-of-pi-review): Wow. Just…wow. I know it’s really late because Life of Pi has been showing for a few weeks now. I thought I’d just watch it and not make a review anymore because a lot of people most probably have already seen it. But as of writing, I have just finished watching the movie and my emotions are just too overwhelming to contain that I just have to write them down and let them all out. I was about to continue reading the novel by Yann Martel, and I have just finished reading the part where the author tells how he met… - [Candies and Crossbows: A Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/candies-and-crossbows-a-hansel-and-gretel-witch-hunters-review): I used to be fascinated by the story of Hansel and Gretel as a kid, not because of the bravery of two little children against a child-eating witch, but more because of the gingerbread house made entirely out of sweets. Just imagine that, a whole house made up of the best sugary creations there are. Now who wouldn’t fancy that? Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters takes our classic fairy tale to different level by telling us what happens to these siblings after the gingerbread house / witch-burning incident. Apparently, Hansel and Gretel grows up to be famous witch hunters who dedicated their lives… - [Temple Run 2 Release Date for Android!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/temple-run-2-release-date-for-android): Okay so I have been watching some of my friends play with Temple Run 2 and I finally remembered to download it today. UNFORTUNATELY though (yeah, that has to be in caps so you can feel my frustration), the game is not yet available on Android. I have switched to Android from iOS last year when I got mugged and my iphone was stolen…charger, earphones, and all, that mugger hit a jackpot with me. I’ve been pretty happy with the Android OS so far, and the Galaxy Note II definitely has more awesome features than the iPhone. The first Temple run… - [Saving the World this 2013!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/saving-the-world-this-2013): Now that we’ve all gotten over the “Mayan-end-of-the-world” craze, we can start looking forward to the much anticipated things in 2013, like product expiration dates and more overpriced Apple products. But much more than these, I wasn’t very excited about the Mayan apocalypse because there are tons of cool movies to watch out for in 2013. And what better movies to watch out for to celebrate the continued existence of planet Earth, than those which are about the ones who save it? This list is about the  movies about superheroes (in no particular order) that we should watch out for on 2013.  10. Iron… - [A NOT-SO-SUNNY EXPERIENCE: A Milky & Sunny Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/a-not-so-sunny-experience-a-milky-sunny-review): The title of this blog post is not about the fact that I visited Milky & Sunny with my friends on a night time. It’s about how our dining experience was like when we decided to be risky one Friday night and went inside Milky & Sunny to have our dinner, in spite of knowing nothing about it except that they usually serve meals best had on breakfast. *Please forgive me for the quality of the pictures. I didn’t have my camera at the time so I had to use my phone. And I didn’t think I’ll be going back there… - [Jabbawockeez: Back in the Philippines!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/jabbawockeez-back-in-the-philippines): Urgent News for hip hop and Jabbawockeez fans like me! Jabbawockeez is back in the Philippines! They’re having a mall tour in select Ayala Malls and you can get the chance to meet them up close before all the dancing begins!!! Can you just feel my excitement with all the exclamation marks in my previous sentences? Okay, I know you’re reading my post because you wanted to know when and where they’re gonna be so imma get right down to business. Here is the schedule of the different Ayala Malls that Jabbawockeez is going to visit in the Philippines this 2013:… - [Heaven for the Hungry: A Banapple Review - Bannaple Bestseller](https://geoffreview.com/food/bannaple-bestseller-banapple-review):   I’ve been itching to write a review about Banapple for a long time already. I’ve tried eating at Banapple for several times and each time I have always had a great dining experience. I wasn’t able to get pictures the previous times though, hence the late review of this awesome food establishment. If you’re looking for good food at a good place with a very reasonable pricing, Banapple should definitely be in your list. I just learned that “Banapple” came from the names of two of their best-selling desserts – the Banoffee Pie and Apple Caramel Crumble Pie. The name… - [The Heat is On: An EDSA Shangri-La Heat Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/the-heat-is-on-an-edsa-shangri-la-heat-review): Finally! I’ve had the chance to have my lunch at Heat.  I’ve been passing by Heat almost every day for the past months and I’ve heard from a few friends how delicious the food here is. And I was so happy (and hungry) to have tried this myself! When you’re at EDSA Shangri-la hotel and you’re in the mood for some good buffet, Heat is the best place to visit. When I went there with my workmates, we availed of the promo where lunch is only Php 715.00 from Mondays to Wednesdays and  Php 858.00 from Thursdays to Saturdays for every group of five. This… - [Action Over Plot: A Rurouni Kenshin / Samurai X Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/action-over-plot-a-rurouni-kenshin-samurai-x-review): Samurai X fans unite! Rurouni Kenshin, the live film adaptation of the Samurai X anime and manga series, is now showing on all SM Cinemas nationwide. At SM Megamall, it’s showing from December 5 to December 8, 2012. I already bought my ticket online way before the showing dates because I was excited about this one. Although I must admit, I haven’t been following the anime or the manga very much, but the several episodes of it that I have watched are already epic enough for me to be excited about its live movie adaptation. Check out its trailer: *Don’t worry,… - [Y Not?: A “Y-Tree Milk Tea Hub” Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/y-not-a-y-tree-milk-tea-hub-review):                 Watch out Happy Lemon and Serenitea, there’s a new tea hub in town.                 Well, there are a lot of new ones actually. Milk tea shops are sprouting everywhere, from the decent ones to the “homemade” ones. Some fast-food chains have even added milk tea to their beverages menu. Looks like this sweet, creamy drink is here to stay. Given that a lot of tea shops are already around these days (there are already at least four close to where I live), it’s a bit hard to appreciate one more than the other, and the challenge to come up with… - [Legends Unite: A Rise of the Guardians Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/legends-unite-a-rise-of-the-guardians-review): I’ve been looking forward to seeing this movie. The first time I’ve seen the posters, I immediately recognized Santa Clause, Sandman, and the Easter Bunny. The other characters though made me think and research a little bit to find out that they are Jack Frost, The Boogeyman, and the Tooth Fairy (c’mon you gotta admit, the tooth fairy didn’t really look much of a toothfairy, more of a pixie or a siren-bird hybrid. Still lovely though).                 When I saw the posters I thought “hey, this is cool! Just like a bedtime story version of the Avengers”. It’s amazing to think… - [Breaking Expectations: A “Breaking Dawn” Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/breaking-expectations-a-breaking-dawn-review): I have to admit. Suprisingly, I actually liked the second part of Breaking Dawn. I wasn’t expecting myself to enjoy seeing Breaking Dawn Part 2 because some of my friends who have seen it didn’t like it and the first part according to them was just as boring. Plus, the only movie of the Twilight series that I have seen before this is the first one  and I found it sloppy. I’ve also read the first book and it was okay but I couldn’t stand the cheesiness of it all so I didn’t attempt to read the rest. Okay, enough of… - [PAG-IBIG PA RIN: An "Orosman at Zafira" Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/pag-ibig-pa-rin-an-orosman-at-zafira-review): Pag-ibig, pag-ibig, at pag-ibig pa rin…                 This is probably the most memorable line from the play. Not to mention the one most often quoted in status updates of my friends after they have seen the action on stage. Last Saturday was the third time I have watched Orosman at Zafira as directed by Dexter Santos, and it never failed to give me goose bumps every time.                 Orosman at Zafira is a komedya written by Francisco Baltazar and tells us the tragic love story of…well, Orosman and  Zafira, entwined with treachery, honor, faith, and war. Yes, WAR. How war is… - [Good to be Bad: A Wreck it Ralph Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/good-to-be-bad-a-wreck-it-ralph-review): “I’m bad, and that’s good I’ll never be good, and that’s not bad I will always be me.” The Lines above is the “oath” that the members of the Bad-Annon, a support group for computer game villains, say after they have their regular meetings. It was cute actually, watching all these bad guys in Wreck It Ralph come together and express their frustrations for…well…being a bad guy. At the same time it felt so cool watching all these amazing characters come together in a single movie.  Bad-Annon: The Bad Guys support group                 I watched Wreck it Ralph as one of… - [Tempting Tenderness: A Tender Bob's Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/tempting-tenderness-a-tender-bobs-review): My favorite foods are usually those which are mostly meat or sugar. I know, healthy living can be tough but at least I’m getting my protein and carbs right?…Right? But forget about your diet when you visit Tender Bob’s. Being the carnivore that I am, Tender Bob’s was a slice of heaven as it fulfiiled the first half of my meat and sugar diet. I have visited Tender Bob’s before and I went back again to It’s EDSA Shangri La Mall branch after watching a movie with my office friends. I liked their EDSA Shangri La branch, although honestly I haven’t… - [Your Usual Horror Movie: A "The Apparition" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/your-usual-horror-movie-a-the-apparition-review):          To keep up with the Halloween vibe, here is a review of a horror movie. Before I continue, let me share to you something I’ve learned with this experience:  watching a horror movie alone? Not a good idea.           Much worse is watching it alone in the cinema. I was “forced” to watch The Apparition alone at SM Cinema because I’ll have a 50% discount if I watch the movie (and yes, it has to be that movie). The discount was going to expire soon so I had to watch it…unprepared, unwillingly, alone.    … - [Trends and Reflections: An “A Secret Affair” Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/trends-and-reflections-an-a-secret-affair-review): Another third party movie. Why? Why is this becoming a trend here in the Philippines? I’m not really a big fan of movies that make you cry, or those ones with generic plots. But there are a lot of good Filipino movies out there and they say you shouldn’t judge a movie by its poster, so I gave this one a shot. Starring Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay as the couple and Andi Eigenmann as the third party,  A Secret Affair tackles the usual story of love, betrayal, temptations, and regret that we have been seeing lately in some local movies… - [Bang! I'm Wearing Taeyang's Shirt!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/bang-im-wearing-taeyangs-shirt):   I’m wearing Taeyang’s shirt! It’s really HIS! He threw this during their concert this month and now it’s IN – MY – HANDS. How’s that for an OOTD? A few disclaimers though before I continue: I have this shirt / singlet but it’s not mine, nor was I the one who got it during the concert. I was not in the Big Bang concert. I think Tae Yang is cool and a really great dancer. But I returned the shirt to the real owner – who by the way asked to remain anonymous because she’s still in a trauma over… - [Paradox and Morality: A Looper Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/paradox-and-morality-a-looper-review): I’m a sucker for action and sci-fi movies, and Looper is both so hell yeah I loved it! I’ve been itching to watch Looper since I saw its trailer and I finally got the chance when I got myself an e-PLUS card from SM Cinema. This is a great deal for movie buffs out there.  I went to their booth at the cinemas in SM Megamall, had myself registered, and got the card for only Php 300.00. Okay right now you may be thinking “nah if I had to pay for it then no thanks” but hey, when you get a… - [Creative Combination: A Pino Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/creative-combination-a-pino-review): “PINO is fine Filipino Food. PINO transforms favorite Filipino fare into creative dishes, surprisingly  combining flavors, textures and ingredients. PINO is passionate about giving you delicious comfort food that comes from the heart.”                 I got the lines above from Pino’s menu. I think we should put emphasis on “creative dishes” and “surprisingly combining flavors, textures and ingredients” because that’s definitely what we got when I visited Pino with my sisters for dinner.                 Pino does not hold back in experimenting with the food they offer in their menu. The starters are still tame with food like French Fries, Cheese Sticks,… - [Don't Get Busted!: An Argo Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/dont-get-busted-an-argo-review): So Argo just made it to my favorite movies list. Interesting plot – check. Believable acting – check. Felt like the movie was one big climax – check. That amazed feeling that you get because you know the film is based on a true story – check and recheck. *Warning: some spoilers. Just subtle ones, don’t worry* Based on a real event that happened during the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Argo tells us how CIA Specialist Tony Mendez (played by Ben Affleck) went on a rescue mission to get six US embassy staff back to the United States from a then… - [The Magic of Theater: A Phantom of the Opera Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/the-magic-of-theater-a-phantom-of-the-opera-review): Magical – that’s what my experience watching The Phantom of the Opera was, if I had to describe it in one word. Before this, I have not yet watched Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera on stage, not even on small theater productions, so you can imagine my excitement when my sister told me she’s giving me a ticket as an advanced birthday gift. It’s a very rare opportunity to be able to get the chance to watch this production here in the Philippines so I grabbed it right away. I can imagine the next chance I may have… - [Sinfully Tasty: A Lapid's Freshly Popped Chicharon Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/sinfully-tasty-a-lapids-freshly-popped-chicharon-review): Whenever I start eating a piece of chicharon, I just couldn’t keep myself from having more and more until I’ve eaten more than what I wanted to…then feel guilty afterwards, of course. But it shouldn’t just be any chicharon. It should still have bits of fried fat and meat on it and of course, it has to be crunchy, just like any chicharon should be. I’ve tried a lot from the ones sold at sari-sari stores, to the ones served at restaurants, but I rarely find that perfect mix of crunchy skin and good bits of fried fat and meat on… - [Thank YOU Sunrise Buckets](https://geoffreview.com/food/thank-you-sunrise-buckets): Thank YOU Sunrise Buckets for the treat! I got a free half pound of Smokin’ BBQ from Sunrise Buckets. I haven’t tried this flavor before so I was excited when I was told I’m getting a half pound for free, and it was good! Although it still couldn’t top my favorite Sunrise Original. I went there on wednesday night with a couple of friends to get my free bucket of awesome chicken. Of course, we couldn’t resist but order some more and try the other flavors. Aside from my free Smokin’ BBQ, we also had Juan’s and Sunrise Original. We ordered… - [New York in a Bucket: A Sunrise Buckets Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/new-york-in-a-bucket-a-sunrise-buckets-review): Aaahhh…Sunrise buckets. Where I can have my favorite chicken wings. Lucky for me, one of their branches is close to where I work. My friends and I decided to have lunch there one wednesday because (1) It was payday just the other week,  (2) I’ve been nagging them to come back there, and (3) It’s a wednesday! More chicken on wednesdays! If you’re planning to visit Sunrise Buckets for the first time, I suggest you try their Sunrise Original. It’s my personal favorite and it’s what made me love it there. They have a wide variety of flavors for their buffalo… - [Mom and Tina's Best Seller Cake: A Mom and Tina's Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/mom-and-tinas-best-seller-cake-mom-and-tinas-review): Mom and Tina’s Best Seller Cake: A Mom and Tina’s Review: Talk about homey. This has got to be the homiest restaurant I’ve been to. We went to the C5 branch in Pasig at around 9PM and even though it was dinnertime, I couldn’t resist my craving and ordered  my favorite dish here that’s usually had for breakfast – the US Beef Tapa – which is basically tapsilog…only better.       At first look you might think they gave you the wrong order because the beef tapa here looks a whole lot like bacon. Different from the usual tapa that you have… - [PIZZA FOR DESSERT!: Domino's Apple Crumble Pizza](https://geoffreview.com/food/pizza-for-dessert-dominos-apple-crumble-pizza):                       Okay I’m not really sure if this is more of a pizza or a pie, but the name says “Pizza” so let’s call it one. Let’s get right away to the bottomline: IT’S A MUST TRY! Definitely one of my favorite desserts so far. Let’s be honest, it doesn’t really look very tempting but trust me, you’re gonna love it. If you’ve read my previous posts you probably already know I’m not that much into cheese, but this tastes so good I don’t mind that it’s basically apple, streusels, and cheese in… - [Godlike Meal: A Sambo Kojin Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/godlike-meal-a-sambo-kojin-review): Lately when there’s a reason to celebrate, we usually end up celebrating at Sambo Kojin. Ever wondered what the name means? Sambo Kojin = God of the Kitchen Or at least that’s what Jex, our waiter, told us. Apparently, Sambo Kojin is the name of the Japanese Kitchen god. Good guy Jex, always ready to take our requests. We didn’t need to call him to refill our iced teas; he just asks us right away when he sees that our glasses need some filling. Service-oriented waiters: ten points for Sambo Kojin! We went to the Eastwood branch as usual because it’s… - [RUBBING MY TUMMY: A Rub Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/rubbing-my-tummy-a-rub-review): Lunch break! We were getting tired of the usual food that we were having so we decided to explore a little bit farther from our office to get some lunch. And “farther” meant getting a cab, going to Kapitolyo, Pasig, and getting some good…let me say that again – GOOOOD food at Rub. It was a nice place. There are a lot of pictures on the walls, some of them of famous celebrities. Think of Army Navy / Bugsy’s. That’s how the place felt like. We ordered their bestseller, and reason why we chose to have lunch there in the first… - [AGAVE MEXICAN CANTINA: A Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/agave-mexican-cantina-a-review):                                  A poorly taken picture of Agave’s exterior We were planning to go to Blue Onion that night, but we stopped by Agave to get a few drinks while waiting for our friend. One of us also knew the vocalist of the band performing that night that’s why we chose the place. With the band Vocalist – Maica (second from left) There isn’t really anything special about the place. It was nice, and not stuffy inside regardless of the fact that it’s just a small bar.… - [Tutti Friuli: A Friuli Trattoria Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/tutti-friuli-a-friuli-trattoria-review):               I’ve always wondered what the establishment’s name literally means so I looked it up in Wikipedia. Friuli: an area of northeastern Italy with its own particular cultural and historical identity. Trattoria: an Italian-style eating establishment, less formal than a ristorante, but more formal than an osteria. There are generally no printed menus, the service is casual, wine is sold by the decanter rather than the bottle, prices are low, and the emphasis is on a steady clientele rather than on haute cuisine. Okay so I guess we can say that “Friuli Trattoria” is in… - [Delight || Delirium: A Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/delight-delirium-a-review): It’s been some time since I last watched a play so when a friend asked me to watch Delight/Delirium at Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan at UP Diliman, I said YES! right away. Delight/Delirium is a collection of four one-act plays by Riley Palanca. Each play has a different director and the stories revolved around machismo, homosexuality, authority, and companionship. Here are the plots of each of the four plays (according to how I understood them, which is subjective of course) and my take on them: BROFive young boys get together for a pot session. As they get deeper into the effects of… - [Blue Onion: A Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/blue-onion-a-review): We had a blast last night! I’ve been seeing Blue Onion whenever I go to Eastwood but it was the first time that I actually went in, and we had so much fun! My buddies and I went to Eastwood after work coz’ hey, it’s a Friday and payday too! We first went to Agave (I’m also going to write a review about it so watch out. We also had a great time there) to have a few drinks and because the singer of the live band is our friend’s “acquaintance”. So we got into Blue Onion some time past 1:30AM.… - [BOURNE LEGACY: A REVIEW](https://geoffreview.com/movies/bourne-legacy-a-review): One quality of movies that I really like is when I feel like the whole movie is one big climax. I’ve first felt that with The Dark Knight, and now with Bourne Legacy. I haven’t seen the first three movies by the way (I know, I know shame on me) so this review’s gonna be from the perspective of someone who hasn’t seen the rest of the films in the Bourne franchise. I know the plots though coz I did my research before watching the film so don’t worry. Although the film is a continuation of the Bourne franchise, the fact that the plot is… - [Lunch with Superheroes: A "Heroes by MaxiCollector" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/lunch-with-superheroes-a-heroes-by-maxicollector-review): I love comic book heroes and I love food. Should I start calling this place heaven? I pass by Heroes by MaxiCollector almost every day and man every time I do, I just can’t help but stare! It’s as if all these badass action figures are calling me, inviting me to be a part of their world of awesome. How can I say no? I guess the kid in me never grew up. I still love action figures that I even graced my work desk with some GI Joe and Lost. MaxiCollector is a distributor of popular brands of collectibles like… - [Flappy Bird will make you want to throw your phone!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/flappy-bird-will-make-you-want-to-throw-your-phone): Friendships will be ruined. Productivity levels will hit an all-time low. This is one time where saying “Don’t Download!” would sound like a compliment to a game. My office-buddies have introduced me to this little devil yesterday and I’ve been so addicted I’ve already started dreaming about it. It’s challenging but really frustrating at the same time!  The goal in Flappy Bird is to last as long as you can by tapping on the phone screen to keep your birdie in the air and avoid pipe-like obstacles along the way that’s reminiscent of Super Mario. I’m telling you though, it’s not as… - [Noah Superbowl Ad makes the Biblical Tale feel Badass](https://geoffreview.com/movies/noah-superbowl-ad-makes-the-biblical-tale-feel-badass): When I was listening to stories about Noah and the great flood I never imagined it to be this awesome! Its teaser trailer set to be featured on this Sunday’s Super Bowl match-up between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos would tell you that this movie means business, and it’s not going to be a bedtime story. Check out the teaser-trailer below: It seemed to have taken the term “biblical proportions” quite seriously.  But really, Russell Crowe and Emma Watson is already enough to convince me to see this film. Noah is set to be released on March 8, 2014… - [An Epic Story of a Conman: A "The Wolf of Wall Street" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/an-epic-story-of-a-conman-a-the-wolf-of-wall-street-review): Epic heroes do not have godlike powers but they sure are smarter, braver, and stronger than the average person. And that is Jordan Belfort, a mad genius and the Wolf of Wall Street. The movie, titled after his own memoir, is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea and it’s not just because it’s R-18. The movie just so happen to hold the record for having used the word “fuck” the most times in a commercial film.  The Wolf of Wall Street Trailer Movie director Martin Scorsese must be eating obscenity for breakfast when he was making this film. What I saw… - [Frankie Fights: An "I, Frankenstein" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/frankie-fights-an-i-frankenstein-review): This movie has one of the worst CGI I have seen since The Man with the Iron Fists – not that I wasn’t expecting that. Just looking at some its movie posters is already enough to turn you off and make you think whether this is really a Hollywood movie or just some college film project. After the monster of Dr. Victor Frankenstein murders the wife of his creator, which ultimately leads to the death of the doctor himself, he gets hunted by demons for reasons unknown to him. This has come to the attention of the order of the Gargoyles,… - [Dr.'s Prescription: Take the "Beats Pill"!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/dr-s-prescription-take-the-beats-pill): Talk about bringing the party with you wherever you go. I had a buddy who’s not satisfied with having earphones so he can listen to music even when he’s doing number 2. Everyone has to know what he’s listening to by putting his phone on speaker mode. Damn, sometimes I wish I’m genius enough to hack his phone and change his playlist. For hardcore audiophiles like my buddy, The Beats Pill might be something that you’d like. It’s lightweight, portable, and wireless enabled, meaning you can change tracks from your phone and enjoy hours of premium sound without being tied down.… - ["The Raid 2: Berandal" Second Teaser Trailer leaves you feeling Badass](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-raid-2-berandal-second-teaser-trailer-leaves-you-feeling-badass): I wrote two posts about The Raid 2 in less than a month. Can you already tell how excited I am about this movie? We were able to see the first trailer of The Raid 2: Berandal in my post last month (check out the post here), and it made me giddy excited about all the action the sequel seemed to have in store for us. The first trailer though, was more of a teaser of the badass feel of the movie, than a preview of all the action we can expect. However, what the first trailer lacked in action, was… - [Witty Mitty: A "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/witty-mitty-a-the-secret-life-of-walter-mitty-review): This film had a certain appeal to me because I can easily relate to the main character. I often daydream of fanciful things at random moments, although I don’t zone out (thankfully) like Walter Mitty does. Who doesn’t daydream anyways?  To see things thousands of miles away, things hidden behind walls and within rooms, things dangerous to come to, that is the purpose of life. The line above is the company motto / quote of Life magazine in the movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. This film is based on the 1939 short story by James Thurber, and a remake… - [Batman Vs. Superman Release Date moved to 2016](https://geoffreview.com/movies/batman-vs-superman-release-date-moved-to-2016): Just when we’ve already been seeing a lot of Batman-Superman memes on the internet. DC’s flagship heroes, Superman and Batman were supposed to clash on the big screen on the summer of 2015. Surprisingly, and for reasons unclear, the release of Batman Vs. Superman (aka Man of Steel 2. Sorry, Bruce) has been delayed to May 6, 2016, nearly 10 months from the original release date. The only reason we know so far for the delay is that it is to “allow the filmmakers time to realise fully their vision, given the complex visual nature of the story.”  I don’t know… - [Filipino Favorites with a Twist: A "Wooden Spoon" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/filipino-favorites-with-a-twist-a-wooden-spoon-review): Tucked along the stretch of Katipunan is the relatively new, homey Filipino restaurant of Chef Sandy Daza, Wooden Spoon. The place got its name from Chef Sandy’s infamous use of wooden spoon in his cooking shows. I had actually been bugging my friends and family to try out the restaurant with me as I’d heard so many good things about it. So, one night, after watching a play in Miriam College with my boyfriend and our friend, I asked them if we could have dinner at Wooden Spoon. Perfect opportunity right there! Wooden Spoon has two floors, but its space is really… - [Choose Your Cheese: A "LES Bagels (Lower East Side Bagels)" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/choose-your-cheese-a-les-bagels-lower-east-side-bagels-review):   When I found out that my sisters and I would be eating at LES Bagels (Lower East Side Bagels), I wasn’t exactly jumping for joy. I thought “well, bagels…ok”. When we got to the restaurant, I thought, “Well, the interiors are industrial”. What new restaurant in the city isn’t? What sets it apart though from the other industrial-themed restaurants is that it’s a mix of hard and soft. It has metal chairs and tables, and as you look up, there are white plates hung on a powder blue wall. It reminded me of those southern-type grandma’s house you see in… - [Movies that you can catch for the rest of January 2014](https://geoffreview.com/movies/movies-that-you-can-catch-for-the-rest-of-january-2014): Truth is, the first movie that I had in mind to watch for 2014 is either Robocop or the Lego Movie (but frankly, I don’t know what to expect from these yet), which are set to be released on February.   But if you’re already itching to escape the real world even for just 2 hours, here are some of the notable films that you can watch out for with what’s left of January. A quick disclaimer though: just because they’re notable doesn’t mean they’re good. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Philippines Release Date:  January 15, 2014 Jack Ryan, as a young covert… - [Latest Miyazaki movie, “The Wind Rises”, gets a 2014 Release Date](https://geoffreview.com/movies/latest-miyazaki-movie-the-wind-rises-gets-a-2014-release-date): Finally! I’ve been wondering when I would get to see another Hayao Miyazaki movie, as I’ve been a fan of his earlier works. It would seem that I would get to see it this year – and it’s gonna be next month! Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese film director, animator, manga artist, and the man behind some of my favourite anime feature films such as Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, and Howl’s Moving Castle. As a guy who often prefers disturbing movies that messes up the mind, Miyazaki’s works are the kind that reminds me of how it’s like… - [Reeves and Ronin: A "47 Ronin" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/reeves-and-ronin-a-47-ronin-review): For a movie that has the word “Ronin” in its title, I was expecting this to have lots of kickass swordfight action and intense slicing and dicing every now and then. Sadly, I didn’t get the fun that I wanted. And to you Keanu Reeves, I’m sorry but you just failed us with this one. Based on an actual legend in 18th century Japan, the film follows Kai (Reeves) who together with Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), led a group of (you guessed it) 47 Ronin dedicated to avenging the death of their master. The film had a fantastical take on the legend, setting it… - [Hometown Hangout: A "Bukidnon Brew Cafe" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/hometown-hangout-a-bukidnon-brew-cafe-review): I’ve been in my hometown in Malaybalay City since last December to celebrate the holidays with the fam. Not a lot of things have changed I must say, and except maybe for a few fastfood establishments that have sprung up around the City, everything is pretty much the same. In spite of the slower lifestyle (which is also a good thing, actually), I’m loving every day of my quick vacation. So much that I decided to extend my stay and took a leave when everybody else is back in their cubicles to work.  Thing is, my job needs me to be… - [Top 5 Worst Movies that I’ve seen on 2013](https://geoffreview.com/movies/top-5-worst-movies-that-ive-seen-on-2013): I didn’t want to sound pessimistic by kicking the year off with a “Wort Movies” post, but I’ve been seeing a lot of Best “Whatever” of 2013 posts already so imma give you a break and be a little bit different.  Let’s just say I’ll be doing you a favour by letting you know which movies to avoid in case you haven’t seen some of these yet. Shall we? Warm bodies – Check out my full review here “I actually rolled my eyes several times when I watched this film… A zombie-human love story? This has got to be the worst (and most stupid)… - [Films I watched on Christmas Eve (that you probably shouldn't)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/films-i-watched-on-christmas-eve-that-you-probably-shouldnt): As my family was busy preparing their specialty dishes for the Noche Buena, and the kids were all ecstatic about the bags and boxes of presents piled up below our Christmas tree (it’s sad to think that I’m no longer one of them), I locked myself up in my niece’s bedroom, eager to start my movie and series marathon. Nothing out of the ordinary here really, except maybe for my choices of movies and TV series to watch. I highly recommend that you see them – although maybe not on a Christmas Eve. Donnie Darko (2001) This is a classic psycho-thriller.… - [The Raid 2 breaks-in with a new Release Date!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-raid-2-breaks-in-with-a-new-release-date): I can already feel the intense Asian action! Set just a few hours after the first film, The Raid 2: Berandal (aka known as The Raid 2: Retaliation for its US release.) follows Rama (Iko Uwais) as he infiltrates a crime syndicate to expose the corruption in his police force and ultimately, to save the lives of his family. Yep, the plot is as simple as that. This is the kind of movie that you see for the action, and a basic, straight to the point plot to keep it going is all you need. Check out its trailer below and… - [“Transcendence” Teaser Trailers feature Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman](https://geoffreview.com/movies/transcendence-teaser-trailers-feature-johnny-depp-and-morgan-freeman): Because one trailer isn’t enough for two kickass actors. The first two teaser trailers of Transcendence has been released online, each of them featuring two of its lead stars – or rather, their voices. C’mon it’s Morgan Freeman for god’s sake, I’m sure you would have guessed he’s gonna narrate. Check out the two teaser videos below. The videos are indeed teasing. The movie is about the possibility of artificial intelligence becoming self-aware and overtaking humanity with their achievements. Depp’s character is a researcher who is attempting to create a self-aware machine with collective intelligence. Anti-technology Advancement Extremists (seriously?) oppose his… - [New Teaser Trailer of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” shows a more badass Caesar](https://geoffreview.com/movies/new-teaser-trailer-of-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-shows-a-more-badass-caesar): If you didn’t get enough of the ape-swinging action that we had in the 2011 film, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, hang on a little bit longer for its more badass sequel featuring a more badass Caesar.  A decade after a virus was unleashed that caused the accelerated evolution of apes, a war is threatening to break out between them and the humans.Check out the new teaser trailer below: Don’t you just love war movies? However, I’m a bit torn with this one as I’m not quite sure if I’ll take the side of my own species, or I’ll… - [Dwarves and a Dragon: A "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/dwarves-and-a-dragon-a-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-review): I’ve been waiting for this movie the whole year! I was so excited to finally see the dragon that the whole Hobbit franchise was all about so far, and man it sure did not disappoint. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Trailer Bilbo Baggins  (Martin Freeman) continues his journey with the company of dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the wizard Gandalf  (Ian McKellen) to the Kingdom of Erebor to reclaim the dwarven Kingdom from the dragon Smaug. Gandalf had to leave the party to investigate an alleged Necromancer in the tombs of Nazgul, but what he finds there… - [Scooping Sweetness: A "Bottled Confections - Pastillas in a Bottle" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/scooping-sweetness-a-bottled-confections-pastillas-in-a-bottle-review): A few days ago, I got a sample of bottled Parmesan Pastillas by Bottled confections from a nice client. If you have checked out some of my blog posts about food you probably know by now that I am not a huge fan of cheese (I know, I know, I’m missing a lot) which is why it was a bit of a surprise that I actually liked my sample, in spite of it being Parmesan flavoured. As the name suggests, these pastillas are unlike the usual ones we know since these come in bottles instead of being wrapped individually like candy.… - [Getting in the Game: An "Ender's Game" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/getting-in-the-game-an-enders-game-review): “In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him.” – Orson Scott Card ­­ Now before I start my review, I’d like you to know that this review was done without any bias coming from the views of Orson Scott Card, author of the 1985 novel “Ender’s Game” on homosexuality and same-sex marriage. I believe that love is a universal – it transcends belief, race, religion, – and yes, gender. I will be reviewing this movie as itself, together with the message that it delivers… - [Singing in the Snow: A "Frozen" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/singing-in-the-snow-a-frozen-review): Before I saw Frozen I already saw a couple of not-so-happy reviews online, plus I didn’t think that the premise was something new so I wasn’t really that excited about seeing it. But hey, this is Disney so I thought I’d give it a chance. And I’m glad I did! Elsa and Anna are princesses in the Kingdom of Arendelle. Elsa though is a bit more special as she is born with the power to create ice and snow. After accidentally hurting her sister with her powers, Elsa locks herself within their palace, afraid of hurting anyone else with her unique… - [Sucker for Mexican: An "El Chupacabra" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/sucker-for-mexican-an-el-chupacabra-review): It has been a while since I’ve seen one of my good friends so last weekend, we decided to check out El Chupacabra in Felipe St., Makati. When we got there, we waited to be seated since the place was already packed at the time. While standing in line, I took the chance to be judgmental and observe the place a bit. The restaurant is quite small. Some seats were set in the road, which felt more authentic when it came to eating street tacos right? There were murals on the walls that represented Mexican culture. The crowd was mixed (didn’t expect… - [Romance and Revolution: A "Hunger Games: Catching Fire" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/romance-and-revolution-a-hunger-games-catching-fire-review): This movie’s timing couldn’t have been any better. Fresh from the last Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta now have to tour around the 12 districts to commemorate their victory. Problem is, Katniss’ victory has been interpreted by the districts as an act of defiance, and is now fueling the makings of an uprising against the Capitol. Seeing Katniss as a threat, President Snow finds a way to eliminate her and extinguish the flames of the rebellion she inspired. All the single ladies… I have always been fascinated by the premise of the whole franchise. It does well as a social allegory,… - [Paint the Sky Red with Air Asia Zest + Round-trip Tickets GIVEAWAY](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/paint-the-sky-red-with-air-asia-zest-round-trip-tickets-giveaway): Man, this year went by in a breeze. It felt like it was just a few weeks ago when I was hungover from a crazy New Year party, and now Christmas seems to be chasing me around! Aside from the usual saving-up and shopping around that I’ve been doing when I start seeing Christmas Station IDs on TV, part of my checklist is of course, to book a flight back to Home Sweet Home where I spend the holidays with the fam. I grew up in Bukidnon (yep, the one with all the pineapples and bananas),so I had to fly to… - [Win Tickets to Blogopolis 2013: Into the WILD!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/win-tickets-to-blogopolis-2013-into-the-wild): This year’s biggest blogging conference in the Philippines is already happening this weekend – and it’s gonna be WILD! Last year, Nuffnang Philippines gave us a deeper look at the blogging industry here in our country with the first ever Blogopolis, led by the theme “ONLIne in the Philippines”. This year, we’re going more hardcore as they’ll be taking us to the Jungle – the information Jungle! I can already feel that this is going to be an adventure! Blogopolis 2013: Into the WILD (Weaving Information for Leaders of the Digital World). Check out the Blogopolis 2013 teaser video below: I’m… - [Decoding an Ending: Inception's Ending Figured Out](https://geoffreview.com/movies/decoding-an-ending-inceptions-ending-figured-out): It’s been three years, but I still haven’t gotten over it. Whenever the topic is brought up,  I feel restless and jittery – like that annoying know-it-all kid who wanted to be the teacher’s pet.  Apparently, after all this time, I haven’t moved on. If you feel the same way that I did about Inception’s ending, then come over here and lemme give you a bro hug. Was it a dream? Was it reality? These questions sparked debates with arguments ranging from the logical (“the kids in the ending haven’t grown up, so it has to be a dream”) to the lazy (“the… - [10 Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween](https://geoffreview.com/movies/top-10-scary-movies-watch-halloween):   Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween: The night is getting deeper, the wind chillier, and monstrosities are knocking on every door asking for treats. As you snuggle safely under your sheets while abominations of every kind roam the streets and party the night away, here are a few films that you may like to watch to pass the time until sunrise. But a word of advice: you may not want to watch these on your own. In horror movies, those who are alone usually die first. In no particular order, here are 10 scary movies to watch on Halloween:   10.… - [Realms and Relics: A "Thor 2: The Dark World" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/realms-and-relics-a-thor-2-the-dark-world-review): We really needed this sequel. With that open-ended conclusion to the Thor-Jane love story in the first movie (which was also so snobbishly stashed away in “Avengers”), I think Marvel really owed us a second film. Set after the events on the Avengers movie, Thor 2 takes us back to Asgard, together with the “gods” who protect and look over the 9 realms. This time an old enemy – the Dark Elves – are awakened when Jane Foster unknowingly fuses with an ancient relic called the Aether. Malekith, the leader of the Dark Elves, intends to use the Aether as a… - [Clash of Captains: A "Captain Phillips" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/clash-of-captains-a-captain-phillips-review): Tom Hanks alone is already enough reason to watch this film. C’mon I know you love Tom Hanks. Who doesn’t, right? Based on true events and upon the book, “A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea” by Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty, “Captain Phillips” tells us what happened to real life Captain Richard Phillips when his ship, the Maersk Alabama, was hijacked by Somali pirates. Protecting the ship was one thing, but Captain Phillips was pushed to the edge when the pirates decide to take him as hostage instead. Captain Phillips Trailer The movie started out… - [TRADE YOUR OLD CAR FOR A NEW ONE!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/trade-your-old-car-for-a-new-one): What if I tell you right now that you can trade-in your old car for a new one? Yes, TRADE! FOTON Philippines (UAAGI) will be having its yearly exhibition called FOTON’s Big Show 2013 starting tomorrow, Oct. 25 until Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. With the theme “Driven by Vision”, they’d be launching the new VIEW Traveller. Exciting! But the best thing about this event is that you can trade-in your current car to a brand new FOTON vehicle! Dammit if I knew about this we shouldn’t have bought that second-hand car just yet. But I won’t miss a lot of the… - [Pacific Rim Blu-ray GIVEAWAY](https://geoffreview.com/movies/pacific-rim-blu-ray-giveaway): How about I give away a Pacific Rim DVD? That’s right. Geoffreview in partnership with Warner Bros., is giving you the chance to relieve those metal against muscle moments over and over again! Pacific Rim has been released on Blu-ray and DVD last October 15, and we’re going to let one lucky reader get his hands on a copy of Pacific Rim on Blu-ray! Check out my review of Pacific Rim Here. But before that, let’s take things slowly and have fun with Pacific Rim App below first. Pacific Rim: CONTROLLABLE GIFs – Move & click your mouse across the GIFs… - [SCarrie: A "Carrie" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/scarrie-a-carrie-review): If you’re as unbelievably clueless as my roomie who hasn’t heard about Carrie EVER, then I’ll tell you right now that this movie has lots of blood, bullying, and flying knives. Still interested? Based on on the 1974 novel of the same name by Stephen King, and a remake of an earlier 1976 film, this movie is about Carrie White, a young teenage girl who doesn’t get along with the other guys and gals her age, often getting bullied at school for being different. She soon discovers that she has telekinetic powers (okay so she really IS different), and this doesn’t… - [Fun with Puns: A "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/fun-with-puns-a-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-2-review): If you’re afraid that watching this movie would ruin your diet, fear not. After watching this, I don’t think that I’ll be seeing a Quarter Pounder Burger the same way again. “Look at this buffet!” Set right after the events that happened on the first Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs movie, we see all the residents of Swallow Falls relocate to San FranJose, California as super-inventor Chester V, the CEO of Live Corp, dedicates his company to cleaning up all the leftovers in the island. Flint Lockwood, our young inventor who created the FLDSMDFR (which means Flint Lockwood Diatonic Super… - [A Reply to Sean Ellis' Love Letter: A "Metro Manila" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/a-reply-to-sean-ellis-love-letter-a-metro-manila-review): If you watch films just for the heck of it then better stay away from Sean Ellis’ Metro Manila . But then again, if you are a fan of realism and I mean reality that can shatter your self-obsessed lives, then this is a film for you. Oscar “Oca” Arcilla, a farmer from Banaue province was forced to migrate to Metro Manila in search of a job. Bringing with him his wife and children, he entered the “gates of hell” naively. With the help of Ong, a newfound “friend” in the city, Oca eventually lands a job as part of the… - [Ramenjoyable: A "Ramen Bar" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/ramenjoyable-a-ramen-bar-review): Honestly, I haven’t tried a lot of ramen houses so I don’t really have much basis for comparison. But one thing’s for sure though, if you’d ask me to go out and have some good ramen, Ramen Bar would be on top of my mind. The branch that we visited was at Greenfield District. Not a lot of people probably know about this patch of green since it’s an enclosed area but I’m telling you, it’s a nice place to hang out if you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of urban life – without actually getting… - [Gripping Gravity: A "Gravity" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/gripping-gravity-a-gravity-review): I’ve always wondered what it feels like to be in outer space. Although we sometimes get an idea of what it’s like in movies and documentaries, I’m quite sure that the experience is going to be a whole lot different. Gravity showed us how it probably would feel like to be up there, although through a plot where you would not want to be up there. Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is on her first trip to space with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski (George Clooney), who was incidentally on his last trip. During one of their missions, debris from a destroyed… - [Random Running: A "Runner Runner" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/random-running-a-runner-runner-review): Good thing this movie’s got Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck in it. Otherwise I don’t think there’d be any other reason to see it. Richie Furst (Timberlake) loses all of his remaining tuition money in a game of online poker. Realizing that there’s something fishy about his loss, he did a little bit of investigation and found out that the probability of his loss was insanely way out of normal conditions. Feeling cheated, he confronts the owner of the site, Ivan Block (Affleck), who settles the “misunderstanding” and offers Richie to be his right hand man. However, Richie discovers that there’s… - [Sinfully Sweet: Chocolate 101 at Enderun Colleges](https://geoffreview.com/food/sinfully-sweet-chocolate-101-at-enderun-colleges): What’s better than chocolate? Learning how to make your own chocolates! I think I died for a moment last September 29 because I felt like I was in chocolate heaven!  We were treated to a sinfully sweet live demo by Chef Mai Ote at Enderun Colleges, where we learned how to prepare some of our most well-loved chocolate recipes. Gosh, thinking just about it right now is making me crave for some truffles! Chef Mai Ote, tempting us some more by asking us to watch closer. Feels like this was taken straight from a cooking show on TV! Mind you, this… - [When Sequels Suck: An "Insidious Chapter 2" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/when-sequels-suck-an-insidious-chapter-2-review): This is the reason I have a bad feeling about sequels. Just when Josh (Patrick Wilson) and Renai Lambert (Rose Byrne) thought that they can finally move on with the traumatic experience they had with their son’s astral projection abilities, horrifying things start happening again in their home. Convinced that the whatever happened to their family in the past is not yet over, Lorraine, Josh’ mother, decides to ask for help. She gets in touch again with Carl, Specks, and Tucker, colleagues of the psychic Elise who has already helped their family in the past. As they try to uncover the truth behind… - [Phony Family: A "We're the Millers" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/phony-family-a-were-the-millers-review): I still can’t get myself to decide whether this movie’s a family flick, or not. Sure, this movie’s got the good stuff like building relationships with your folks and getting over family issues but what the heck, I won’t watch this movie with my mom around. David Clark (Jason Sudeikis) is a small-time drug dealer who ends up having to smuggle two metric tons of marijuana across the Mexican border to settle a debt with his drug lord-buddy. Knowing that doing the job and crossing the border alone would be huge red flag for drug smuggling to the border inspectors, David… - [Triple the Flavor: Foodgasm 2013 Part 2](https://geoffreview.com/food/triple-the-flavor-foodgasm-2013-part-2): You know you’re having a real feast when all the food you’ve tried in one event couldn’t fit in one blog post. As promised, I’m going to share with you the rest of the notable  goodies that I got to try when I judged at Foodgasm III. That event felt like a huge buffet of different specialty dishes carefully laid out for taste-testing by the competitive food business-participants (You can check out the winners of Foodgasm 3 here). GigabiteChicken Isaw When I saw that Gigabite offered Chicken isaw in the event, it reminded me of the popular Mang Larry’s isawan at… - [Adlibing the Apocalypse: A "This is the End" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/adlibing-the-apocalypse-a-this-is-the-end-review): Watching “This is the End” made me wish that my friends were as crazy – although frankly if they were any crazier they’d probably be in a mental institution already. All the actors in this movie portray fictitious (or not) versions of themselves. Jay Baruchel and Seth Rogen go to James Franco’s housewarming party in LA where they meet other Hollywood stars like Rihanna, Michael Cera, and Jonah Hill to name a few.  The party becomes how you would imagine a celebrity’s party would be – with lots of drugs, sex, and senseless small talks. However, the party takes a horrible… - [Now Hiring: An "On the Job" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/now-hiring-an-on-the-job-review): I felt very happy for Philippine cinema after seeing this movie – particularly for the Action genre of Filipino films. The action movies that we had in the 80s and 90s were in no doubt timeless classics however, even as a kid I already noticed that many of our action films follow the same basic pattern or at least, always recycles certain themes – the main character who’s always a man of few words, the leading lady who always gets kidnapped, the final gunfight inside an abandoned warehouse which always culminates with the arrival of the police (who always gets to… - [Geoffreview and The Ultimate Life Giveaway!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/geoffreview-and-the-ultimate-life-giveaway): I got a question. As you are reading this post right now, are you confined in a small cubicle in your office? Or maybe you’re at home taking a break from all that take-home work you’re doing. Let me ask you, with all this hard work, are you living The Ultimate Life? Wow, I just sounded different back there. I’m not good at trying to sound profound but yeah I guess you got my point. Personally, I don’t think I’m already living at my best (yet), but taking things one baby step at a time is a good way to start.… - [Poverty and Politics: An "Elysium" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/poverty-and-politics-an-elysium-review): So we have another movie that shows us a grim future for planet Earth. I don’t know about you but back in my day, when we think of the future it’s always flying cars, cool gadgets, and robot servants  – all for a better lifestyle. These days however, when we think of the future, what comes to mind is either a zombie apocalypse or an uninhabitable planet Earth. Set in the year 2154, Elysium shows us an overpopulated and devastated Earth. The whole planet reeks of poverty and degradation, as the wealthiest human beings left the planet and started living on… - [Triple the Flavor: Foodgasm 2013 Part 1](https://geoffreview.com/food/triple-the-flavor-foodgasm-2013-part-1): Finally, Foodgasm has reached its climax (pun intended *wink wink*)! Last August 31, the UP Economics Society tripled the flavour as they held the third Foodgasm at Mercato Centrale, BGC. Foodies, Bloggers, and chefs went on a gastronomic experience as fresh food businesses competed in being the third Foodgasm Champion. As one of the Foodie-blogger judges who’ll get to rate and judge the participants, I got a closer look and taste at each of the specialty dishes presented by the contestants as their entries. Other than the taste, other factors that I considered in giving my rating was how well the… - [CLASH OF COLORS: THE NUFFIE CHALLENGE](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/clash-of-colors-the-nuffie-challenge): I’m so lucky to be a part of the Coolest. Company. Evar! Earlier this month, the Nuffies (this what we call ourselves, the crazy bunch of “kids” who work their asses off at Nuffnang) had their annual team building – The Nuffie Challenge. Four teams clashed against each other in the battle for bragging rights of being The Nuffie Challenge 2013 Champion – yeah I like to sound dramatic like that. Team BLUEko Juice Team PULAngotz Team TISAY aka “Tea-ti” If you know what I mean 😉 The eLEMONators Mind you, this isn’t your usual team building where groups are just… - [Old-School Scary: A "The Conjuring" Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/old-school-scary-a-the-conjuring-review): It’s always so intriguing when a film is based on a true story, especially if it’s something bizarre and out of the ordinary. There’s an added thrill and excitement to the movie-watching experience when you know that what you are seeing may have actually happened in real life, and there’s no reason why it couldn’t happen to you as well. The real life Perrons. Yes, REAL LIFE! Based on true events reported by real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warrens (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson in the movie), The Conjuring follows the Perron family, who has just moved to their new… - [Geoffreview and NBCUniversal: Bear Grylls “Get Out Alive” Giveaway!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/geoffreview-and-nbcuniversal-bear-grylls-get-out-alive-giveaway): If you were left alone in the wild, how long would you survive? I’ve recently tried the TreetopAdventure at Subic, Philippines and man I have to say that if we base it on my performance during the Adventure; I might not last very long out there on my own. Good thing is that aside from the heart-stopping activities that we did (it was heart-stopping for me, at least. I’m a legit acrophobic), we also got to learn some survival skills that would definitely be useful if you get stranded in the wild. But question is, Would YOU Get Out Alive? Nah,… - [Erased Expat: A "The Expatriate" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/erased-expat-a-the-expatriate-review): This is one of those movies that would give you a good first impression, but would end up being unmemorable. At the start it was intriguing, but at some point I found my eyelids starting to get heavy of boredom. The Expatriate tells us of ex-CIA agent Ben Logan (Aaron Eckhart) who was trying to live a normal life outside of the US with his estranged daughter, Amy (Liana Liberato. Yeah, I haven’t heard of her either). One day however, the new life that they were trying to build starts crumbling down when Ben’s co-workers, the company he works for, and… - [UnliMEATed: A "Kazam Kebab House" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/unlimeated-a-kazam-kebab-house-review): Better get your jaws ready for some tough chewing action with this one. Along the foodie heaven that is Maginhawa Street is the Persian food establishment called Kazam Kebab House. It may not look much on first look given that it’s smaller than its neighbour restaurants, but one thing about it will surely get your attention – Unlimited. Shawarma. The only times that I get to have unlimited Middle-Eastern food is on buffets, so my foodie-sense tingled when I learned of Kazam’s unlimited roasted meats. At Php 199.00 per person, you’d get to enjoy as much shawarma as you can. The… - [Hide or Seek: A "The Purge" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/hide-or-seek-a-the-purge-review): The Purge had a promising premise. A movie that features a fictional “holiday” where anybody can do anything that they want and get away with it, you’d expect this movie to give us complete chaos right? Well, it wasn’t exactly like that. Set in the year 2022, the United States has been “reborn”, with crime and unemployment rates hitting an all-time low because of an annual event called “The Purge”, on which all forms of law enforcement are suspended and all kinds of crime becomes legal for 12 hours, giving citizens an avenue to vent out their aggression. James Sandin (Ethan… - [Calling all Foodies! FOODGASM IS BACK!](https://geoffreview.com/food/calling-all-foodies-foodgasm-is-back): A shout-out to all foodies! Whether you’re a food-business owner, a blogger, or just someone who’s extra-appreciative of really good food, I’m sure you’ll be very interested with this one. The U.P. Economics Society brings us back FOODGASM! – A much-awaited food taste-testing event and competition that features up and coming food business from around the metro. At least 30 businesses will be showcasing their best dishes to be tasted and judged by distinguished food bloggers and special chef-judges. I can imagine that this is going to be one huge buffet of specialty dishes and delicacies! If you also want to… - [Cinemalaya 2013 Series: A "Purok 7" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinemalaya-2013-series-a-purok-7-review):   To be honest Purok 7 (said as “Purok Siyete”, in case you’ve read that as “Purok Seven” as I initially did), wasn’t one of my top picks to watch in this year’s Cinemalaya. I mean c’mon, the trailer doesn’t look as exciting as Babagwa and Porno *ahem* or as fun as Ekstra and Instant Mommy. But I decided to watch anyways because the lead actress intrigued me. I don’t remember seeing her in any film before but her look and the way she acted in the trailers were so natural that I decided to give this one a shot –… - [Cinemalaya 2013 Series: An "Instant Mommy" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinemalaya-2013-series-an-instant-mommy-review): Instant  Mommy has probably been one of the most “attractive” entries in this year Cinemalaya Festival, primarily because Eugene Domingo stars in this film. I think it has become a trend lately, whenever Eugene Domingo is on a movie, everyone spontaneously wants to see it. I can’t blame them really, Eugene Domingo is good at what she does, and she’s one of the very few actresses in the Industry who can truly pull-off the so-called “Acting Without Acting” style of onscreen performance. But seriously, after seeing Instant Mommy, I think I’m already starting to get too much of her in movies.… - [Cinemalaya 2013 Series: A "Quick Change" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinemalaya-2013-series-a-quick-change-review): They say that the most recurring themes of Filipino indie films are poverty and homosexuality. Admittedly, this may be true since many of our local films revolve around these subjects – since what could be more real than the struggle of the marginalized and the discriminated? Personally, I don’t mind if we make more of these movies, since they serve not only as works of art, but eye-openers as well. Quick Change is one of these indie films. It tells us the story of Dorina (Mimi Juareza), a tranny who illegally performs cosmetic surgery. Trouble looms when she realizes that there… - [Travel Lite: Keeping it Lite with Native Shoes](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/travel-lite-keeping-it-lite-with-native-shoes): Who says summer is the only time to get to the beach? It’s been some time since I last went out of town (or out of anywhere actually) with my college buddies and I think we really have a lot of catching up to do. Not to mention that I need to de-stress and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the pressure of work! One of my best friends got a place at Catanduanes so we took advantage of this and made plans to go to Bicol with the gang on late August. As I took… - [Veterans on the Loose: A "RED 2" Review"](https://geoffreview.com/movies/veterans-on-the-loose-a-red-2-review): This movie has got the best things that I love about movies – humour and action. And lots of it! Inspired by the comic book series of the same name, Red 2 is the sequel to the 2010 film RED. Retired CIA agent Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) tries to live a peaceful life with his girlfriend Sarah (Mary Louise-Parker) when he is approached by his former CIA colleague Marvin Boggs (John Malkovich). Marvin believes they are being hunted down for participating in a secret operation during the cold war. With America and their former CIA buddies at their heels, the trio… - [Cinemalaya 2013 Series: A "Rekorder" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinemalaya-2013-series-a-rekorder-review): I guess what most people love about Indie films is their genuine, spontaneous, in-your-face quality. The plot, the direction, and especially the acting performance in many local indie movies feel so real, and they give us a break from the stylized and artificial stories of many mainstream flicks. Rekorder stays true to this Indie film quality, and I was glad about it because I really needed that after my huge disappointment with The Diplomat Hotel. Rekorder follows Maven (Ronnie Quizon), a former cameraman during the 80s who has now resorted to movie piracy for a living, smuggling an old video camera inside… - [Cinemalaya 2013 Series: A "The Diplomat Hotel" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinemalaya-2013-series-a-the-diplomat-hotel-review): A friend once told me that on Cinemalaya Festivals, there are films that are notable and memorable, while there are also entries that just blend with the background. “The Diplomat Hotel” was the first Cinemalaya film that I watched in this year’s festival and sadly, if I were to classify it based on my friend’s classifications, I’d have to put it on the latter category. “The Diplomat Hotel” tells us the story of Veronica, a discredited reporter who lost her career because of one controversial scoop. Eager to get back to her passion, she half-heartedly accepts an assignment which requires her… - [Slice and Dice: A "The Wolverine" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/slice-and-dice-a-the-wolverine-review): I don’t know what it is about the Wolverine and Hugh Jackman, but they seem to be getting a better share of exposure in the X-Men film series. Given that this is the second movie on the series that primarily features Wolverine and the fact that the setting will be in Japan, I was expecting for there to be a lot of slicing and dicing action in this one. However, after watching the movie, I realized I should have placed my expectations on a conservative level. Set on a time after “X-Men: The Last Stand”, the film follows Logan aka Wolverine… - [Geoffreview and Warner Bros. House Party Giveaway!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/geoffreview-and-warner-bros-house-party-giveaway): What’s a better party than a house partaaaaaay??? Whether it’s a dance battle in your living room, going crazy in the lawn, or your buds jumping fully clothed into the pool, house parties will always be epic! Here’s your chance to relive those crazy college days (or high school if you’re that dope). Geoffreview, in partnership with Warner Bros., is giving away a House Party 5 DVD to one of our readers! Good to have if you needed some cool ideas to spice up that party you’re planning to have at home when your parents leave for vacation. Here’s a teaser… - [Rise of Rockstars: The Sun Broadband Quest Finals](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/rise-of-rockstars-the-sun-broadband-quest-finals): Have you tried singing in the shower, performing for an imaginary audience who applauds at your every note no matter how out-of-tune you get? I sometimes do, as it’s the only chance I have to let out the frustrated rockstar in me. Okay I know I’m not musically adept (apparently, a real audience is less tolerating than an imaginary one) but I’m sure I’m not alone in dreaming of becoming a member of a famous band, entertaining hoards of fans hungry for our music. Recognizing that there is a huge pool of fresh Filipino talent out there who just needed a… - [Intersection: A "Tuhog" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/intersection-a-tuhog-review): Now wait, don’t get too excited just yet. I know that the film’s title sounds like it’s porn (“Tuhog” means “impale”) but sorry to disappoint your raging hormones my kinky friends, there’s more to this film than that. This movie has a real story that’s got real substance, unlike those DVDs that you shamefully purchase with guilty pleasure. Tuhog tells us three different stories of three people from varying walks of life – Tonio (Leo Martinez), an old man who impulsively decides to pursue his dream of becoming a baker after he retires; Fiesta (Eugene Domingo), a city bus lady barker… - [Music in the Menu: An Evening at Conway's](https://geoffreview.com/food/music-in-the-menu-an-evening-at-conways): Conway’s has been one of our favourite places to visit every time my bestfriend’s mom comes back from Hong Kong, or just when our circle feels like taking a break from the hustle and verve of the usual clubs that we go to on weekends. The laid-back and chic ambiance is perfect if you want to have some relaxed but good conversations with your closest friends over good food and drinks. I was invited by Conway’s to experience once again their great food and music a few days ago. I brought along my foodie (and drinking) buddy with me who I… - [Gore Galore: An "Aftershock" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/gore-galore-an-aftershock-review): If some of you are even considering seeing Aftershock (surprisingly, it’s still showing in Philippine cinemas as of writing), let this review serve as a warning to you. I’d say it right at the start of this post to emphasize the urgency – DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE. You can close this window right now or go browse some other site, I won’t mind, but I need to get the message across to you before you go – this movie is a complete waste of time. It actually reminds me so much of the disaster that was Apartment 1303. Aftershock Trailer… - [Monsters vs. Machines: A "Pacific Rim" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/monsters-vs-machines-a-pacific-rim-review): Just like what everyone was saying, Pacific Rim was Gundam, Evangelion, and Godzilla rolled into one. This film is every young boy’s fantasy! A movie by Guillermo del Toro about gigantic robots battling it out against big-ass, monstrous aliens – tell me why you wouldn’t want to watch this one? Set in the year 2025, giant alien monsters known as “Kaijus” have been attacking different countries around the world. They come through a dimensional rift in the Pacific Ocean which serves as a portal between their alien world and ours. To combat these giants whose sole purpose seem to be to… - [GEOFFREVIEW MOVIE GIVEAWAY: The Wolverine](https://geoffreview.com/movies/geoffreview-movie-giveaway-the-wolverine): My last movie giveaway was open only to residents of the US and Canada, and I feel that I have to make it up to the rest of you guys who don’t live there. So here we go, let me present to you… Yep, you got that right! I’m giving away four tickets to the July 25 screening of The Wolverine at SM Megamall! Two winners will get two tickets each. To get you hyped up about joining the contest and seeing the movie, here is the official synopsis of The Wolverine: In modern day Japan, Wolverine is out of his… - [Schemer Siblings: A "Four Sisters And A Wedding" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/schemer-siblings-a-four-sisters-and-a-wedding-review): It’s been some time since I genuinely enjoyed a mainstream Filipino movie. Most of the Filo films I’ve loved were Indies since I particularly delight in their socially-relevant, no-holds-barred, in-your-face qualities. Every once in a while though, a local mainstream movie gets my attention (I remember applauding Yam Laranas’ “The Road” for its fresh take on Filipino horror) and it would seem that “Four Sisters and A Wedding” would also make it to this short list. CJ (Enchong Dee), the youngest and only son in the Salazar family announces that he is going to be married to his 4-month girlfriend, Princess… - [Steak It Off: A "Rap's Steaks and Cakes" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/steak-it-off-a-raps-steaks-and-cakes-review): If you’ve been reading my previous foodie blog posts you probably already know by now that I’m a carnivore. I love eating meat – and what better dish to serve a carnivorous person than steak? These delicious, juicy slabs of protein are one of my weaknesses that I don’t remember declining an invitation to have one. My foodie buddy, who admittedly was also a steak-lover, introduced me to Rap’s Steak and Cakes. I’ve heard about their Taft branch before where their dishes are favorites among the college studes but I haven’t had the opportunity to visit. Lucky for us, they’ve opened… - [Mad for Brands: A "Bling Ring" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/mad-for-brands-a-bling-ring-review): I had to fight the urge to go shopping after seeing this movie. I was bombarded with brands and celebrities and materialistic culture that I eventually felt like I was being hypnotized into impulse buying whatever branded goods I see after leaving the cinema. Based on true events, Bling Ring is about a group of teenagers who broke into the houses of several Hollywood celebrities and stole millions worth of clothes, jewelry, and whatever other fancy stuff they find…yeah, that’s basically it. No twists in the plot, no mindboggling revelations – just a moral lesson of what happens to kids who… - [Bling Ring OOTD: Styling-up With Syoss](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/bling-ring-ootd-styling-up-with-syoss): I was one of the lucky few who were invited to the advanced screening of Bling Ring earlier this week. Right after the movie though, I had to contain the urge to go on a shopping spree! Watching it made me realize that I badly needed to update my wardrobe…if you can call it that. Bling Ring is based on true events about a group of teenagers who broke into the houses of several Hollywood celebrities and stole whatever fancy they could find. Mind you, these aren’t “professional” thieves so sometimes I wonder who’s really got the problem – the kids… - [Lukewarm: A "The Heat" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/lukewarm-a-the-heat-review): The Heat turned out just the way I thought it would t would be. And I’m saying this with a poker face. Tough lady FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) badly wants that promotion so she accepts an assignment to take on a Russian drug dealer in Boston. Being on a completely different turf, she hesitantly asks for the assistance of the equally uptight but foul-mouthed Detective Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy), and the first meeting was not exactly what we would call pleasant. However, they discover in the end that their strong personalities may actually be the key for them… - [TOP 10 MOVIES TO WATCH THIS JULY 2013](https://geoffreview.com/movies/top-10-movies-to-watch-this-july-2013): Wow, a lot of awesome movies are coming out lately and I’m getting overwhelmed! We gotta get back to the routine of listing down the movies that we’re going to watch just so we don’t miss any of them. Actually I owe you guys a “Must-See Movies” list for June, so imma try to make it up to you and share to you my list early this month. So here you go, my Top 10 Must-See Movies for July 2013 listed down in no particular order. I’ve also included their release dates so you know when to expect them to come… - [After Sunset: A "Before Midnight" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/after-sunset-a-before-midnight-review): I’m the type of movie-goer who usually prefers the action-packed, adrenaline-filled, mind-blowing movies over the slower-paced ones that’s got a lot of talking. This is why I was a bit surprised with how much I loved “Before Midnight” and the earlier “Before” movies (yep, I had a marathon). I’m telling you, these films are basically just two people talking ALL THE TIME. Nine years after their last meeting in “Before Sunset” and eighteen years after their first encounter at “Before Sunrise”, Jesse Wallace (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) are now living together with twins. Their family spends the summer at… - [Creeps in College: A "Monsters University" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/creeps-in-college-a-monsters-university-review): One thing I realized after I watched Monsters University is that it’s actually more fun watching a Pixar film when you’re with a kid. Trust me, the fun that they’re having is infectious and you’d enjoy the movie ten times more. Monsters University is the prequel to the 2001 film Monsters, Inc. (Yep, it’s been that long. You should already feel old now). Michael “Mike” Wazowski (Billy Crystal) dreams of becoming a “Scarer” so he enters the scaring program of Monsters University. There he meets James “Sulley” Sullivan (John Goodman) who becomes his personal rival as they compete with each other… - [Urgency of the Undead: A "World War Z" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/urgency-of-the-undead-a-world-war-z-review): Now this is one zombie movie I’d like to talk about! Not some sappy, illogical, blasphemy to the zombie apocalypse genre *cough warm bodies cough*. Now don’t get me wrong here, I’m not one of those zombie purists but dude I’m telling you, if there’s any movie that can probably go closest to how it might feel like when there is actually a zombie apocalypse, World War Z is the best example that we got. Based on the novel of the same name by Max Brooks, World War Z follows former UN investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) as he goes to… - [Geoffreview and Warner Bros. Jack the Giant Slayer Giveaway!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/geoffreview-and-warner-bros-jack-the-giant-slayer-giveaway): Yep. Because I love my readers that much, I’m hosting another movie giveaway this month! Warner Bros. is proud to announce the arrival of Jack the Giant Slayer released on DVD & Blu-ray! This is your chance to watch that ridiculous and gigantic tug of war over and over again. In partnership with Warner Bros., Geoffreview will be giving away a Jack the Giant Slayer Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Ultraviolet). Check out my review of Jack the Giant Slayer here. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing… - [After Airbender: An "After Earth" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/after-airbender-an-after-earth-review): The moment I learned that After Earth was directed by M. Night Shyamalan, I immediately had doubts about watching it. “The Last Airbender” was such a disaster and it completely ruined the awesomeness of the original animated version that I swore to myself never to watch a Shyamalan film again. But then of course, I was just overreacting and I still ended up watching After Earth. A thousand years into the future, planet Earth is already  uninhabitable to human beings (movies these days have been showing us a bleak future for humanity, yeah?) and humanity was forced to move to a… - [Grab-a-Cab: A "GrabTaxi" Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/grab-a-cab-a-grabtaxi-review): If you are in the Philippines right now, you can probably easily relate to me when I tell you how frustrated I am with how the recent rains have made it very inconvenient to travel to and from your work the past days. Actually scratch that, “frustrated” seems to be an understatement as I was really freaking out last Monday because of being stranded inside the office with a few friends, unable to get home because of the apparent traffic jams and flooded streets caused by the heavy downpour. Not only is it unsafe to go out, it’s stressful as hell… - [Emotionally Epic: A "Man of Steel" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/emotionally-epic-a-man-of-steel-review): I am just extremely grateful that this film did not end up like its other Superman predecessors. This has got to be the finest Superman movie ever made so far. The planet Krypton is in the brink of destruction due to the planet’s unstable core, caused by the Kryptonians’ excessive use of its limited resources. The leader of Krypton’s military, General Zod (Michael Shannon), orchestrates a coup against the council whom he blames for the planet’s destruction. Amidst all this distress, scientist Jor-El (Russel Crowe) and his wife Lara (Ayelet Zurer) sends their son Kal-El to planet Earth together with a… - [Apple Announces Release of iOS 7](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/apple-announces-release-of-ios-7): It’s about time don’t you think? The iPhone seems to be lagging behind Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones in terms of innovation and many Android-based phones are catching up too! The iOS 7 might just be what the iPhone needed to get back on track. This software update isn’t just a minor upgrade to already existing features. The iOS 7 would feel like a total make-over for your iPhone as a lot of changes have been made – from navigation, to notification, even to the look of the icons! You know what, I’ll just stop babbling and let you check it out for… - [Drugs and Depression: A "Side Effects" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/drugs-and-depression-a-side-effects-review): This movie’s got Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Jude Law. Give me a reason why you would not want to see this. Martin Taylor (Channing Tatum) has just been released from prison after serving a four-year sentence for Insider-trading, and happily reunites with his wife Emily (Rooney Mara). All seems well until they discover that Emily has apparently developed depression issues, and they seek the help of Psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan  Banks (Jude Law) as Emily has already seemed to be developing suicidal tendencies. Upon the suggestion of Emily’s previous psychiatrist, Dr. Victoria Siebert (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Dr. Banks reluctantly prescribes… - [The Finale's Formula: A "Hangover 3" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-finales-formula-a-hangover-3-review): This movie reminds me so much of how I was back in college! Just kidding. Compared to this, my college days were as exciting as having a staring contest with Kirsten Stewart. The Wolfpack is back and this time, they’re pretty much trying to move on from their misadventures in the past. However, trouble seems to be always on their heels as they get involved in a multi-million dollar gold heist. Bad ass mob leader Marshall (John Goodman) kidnaps Doug (Justin Bartha) and as ransom, asks the Wolfpack to bring him Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong) who has stolen half of his… - [Geoffreview and Universal Pictures "The Purge" Movie Giveaway!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/geoffreview-and-universal-pictures-the-purge-movie-giveaway): Geoffreview, in partnership with Universal Pictures bring you our worldwide “The Purge” Movie Giveaway! We will be giving out exclusive The Purge Merchandise, which will be shipped directly to you wherever you are in the world! “The Purge” is a badass movie about a family who had to live through a night when all kinds of law enforcement are suspended and all forms of crime are legal. And I don’t mean just bitch-slapping that girl your boyfriend cheated you on or getting back at your roommate for that prank he did last summer. This is hardcore crime we are talking about… - [An "Epic" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/an-epic-review): After seeing this film, I’m not sure if I’d still be able to squash a bug or even just pick flowers. Mary Katherine, aka MK (Amanda Seyfried) moves back in with her father, Professor Bomba (Jason Sudeikis) who has some sort of fascination with tiny protectors of the forest he believes to exist. Well actually, fascination seems to be an understatement as he has dedicated his whole life in trying to prove the existence of these miniature soldiers, sacrificing his work and relations with his family. MK gets enough of her father’s obsession and tries to leave. But as she does… - [Cupcake Cravings: A "Cupcakes by Sonja" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/cupcake-cravings-a-cupcakes-by-sonja-review): I’ve already visited Cupcakes by Sonja’s branch at Serendra several times and I always wondered why they weren’t branching out. I mean c’mon, Sonja’s cupcakes have been around for a few years already, and the cupcakes are quite popular not just for their tasty flavors but for their good looks as well. One look at these lovely cupcakes and you’re sure to agree that each one is a beaut! My thoughts were apparently heard and my question answered when Cupcakes by Sonja opened their second branch at Glorietta 2 last April 2013. Folks around the Makati area no longer need to… - [Cards and Criminals: A "Now You See Me" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cards-and-criminals-a-now-you-see-me-review): “Come in closer because the more you think you see, the easier it will be to fool you” Regardless of what comes after this sentence, I will be doing my best not to tread into spoiler zone here. First Scene. A street magician asks a female character to choose a card. Since he shows the deck to the camera, I thought I’d join in and choose one as well. The magician shuffles the deck playfully, and I chose my card just as the female character chooses her own. Next Scene. The magician shows you a set of cards and asks if… - [Guns and Gears: A "Fast and Furious 6" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/guns-and-gears-a-fast-and-furious-6-review): If I would sum up Fast and Furious 6 with just one word, it will be “Badass”. Seriously, right at the start of the movie we are already welcomed with a playful car chase, and right there and then I knew that this film means business. Fast and Furious 6, also known as Fast 6 or FF6, is the sixth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise (whoa lots of Fs there). Vin Diesel reprises his role as Dominic Toretto, a hardcore street racer and fugitive who has been hiding from the authorities because of his past criminal heists. He has… - [Mid-Range Mobile: A "Nokia Lumia 720" Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/mid-range-mobile-a-nokia-lumia-720-review): Amidst the domination of Android and iOS devices in the smartphone market today, Nokia’s Lumia series still manages to stand-out and keep up. An obvious giveaway would be that the Lumia family is constantly growing and trying to capture both ends of the market. With the 820 and 920 seizing the higher-range of the spectrum and the 620 and 520 pushing harder at the entry level smartphone owners, Nokia Lumia 720 is the soup that tastes “just right”. The first time I got a hold of the Lumia 720, it immediately gave a good first impression with its light weight and… - [Love and Luxury: A "The Great Gatsby" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/love-and-luxury-a-the-great-gatsby-review): Leo seems to be going on a spree. He’s already had more than a few outstanding performances in notable movies this year that right now, I think whenever I’m going to see him in a movie’s poster, I’m surely going to watch it. Dude, have you seen Django? He’s just about as ruthless there as he is as charming in The Great Gatsby. He seems to be gravitating towards roles like these – filthy rich, authoritative, charismatic bachelor. This is exactly how he was as Jay Gatsby, with a little bit more on the filthy rich and charismatic parts. No wonder I… - [Foodie Fiesta: Yummy Eats 2013](https://geoffreview.com/food/foodie-fiesta-yummy-eats-2013): Yummy Eats 2013 Who would say no to free food? Last Saturday, I put my diet aside (again) and went crazy going around and getting a taste of goodies from over 50 food concessionaires at Yummy Magazine’s most anticipated eating and cooking fair – Yummy Eats! At 10am – 6PM at the NBC Tent at The Fort, I ate my heart out going around and having samples of delicious grub both new and familiar to me. Everything was there, from pasta, to drinks, lots of meat, and of course desserts – always the best part! I. LOVE. DESSERTS. The whole thing… - [Fast Forward: A "Star Trek: Into Darkness" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/fast-forward-a-star-trek-into-darkness-review): I have a confession. I have already seen all the Star Wars films (or at least every one that has already been released), but Star Trek…um, this is going to be the first one that I’ve seen from start to end. This means we are going to review the movie at a stand-alone perspective. I’ll tell you how I felt about Star Trek: Into Darkness regardless of the previous Star Trek installments and not considering Star Trek technicalities (because I don’t know them!!!). Just look at this from the bright side – at least I’m not going on geek mode and… - [Brains and Brawns: A "Trance" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/brains-and-brawns-a-trance-review): “No piece of art is worth a human life” I have always wondered when I would see a movie like Inception again. Apparently I would with Trance, it’s just that this time instead of dreams, we’re dealing with memories – or the lack of it. Simon Newton (James McAvoy) works for an auction house, and becomes involved in an inside-job robbery to steal the painting “Witches in the Air” by Francisco Goya. During the heist however, Simon tries to double-cross the robbery mastermind Franck (Vincent Cassel), which ends up getting him knocked in the head and ultimately makes him lose some… - [Creepy Clichés: A "Dark Skies" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/creepy-cliches-a-dark-skies-review): “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” -Arthur C. Clarke More than anything else, knowing that Dark Skies was made by the creators of Paranormal Activity and Insidious is what made me interested in seeing it. I didn’t really have much fun watching the Paranormal Activity films, but Insidious is undoubtedly one of the scariest suspense movies I have seen. I’m also easily intrigued by alien conspiracy theories so I thought, why not? The Barrett family has been living a normal life, until strange things started happening around the house… - [Innovation and Function: The Senz Umbrella](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/innovation-and-function-the-senz-umbrella): I have recently made a wonderful discovery at Bonifacio High Street Central.  At the second floor of the C2 Building (the one where you can find Nolita), is the showroom of Brandedge, your friendly neighbourhood distributor of unique, modern products with innovative twists. Brandedge’s showroom felt like a mini museum of merchandise that uses fresh, state-of-the-art technology. They offer distinctive, “life-hacking” products that are designed to make our daily tasks a whole lot stress-free. Ever heard of “Self-warming baby bottles”? How about bags that are so stylish and inventive that they have been displayed on a German museum? Check out some… - [Bigger is Better: A Nolita Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/bigger-is-better-a-nolita-review): I’ve been around Bonifacio High Street for so long and now I ask myself, “Why haven’t I discovered Nolita sooner?!” Nolita (North of Little Italy)serves authentic New York style pizza by the SLICE. Yep, that has to be in all-caps because man, this is one pizza diner where the slices that you get are larger than your plates! Don’t worry though because size isn’t the only thing that matters at Nolita. The pizza they serve here are as good as they are big. As I looked at my order I thought I’m going to finish only half of it, but I… - [The Geoffreview “Buffets Below 500” Series!](https://geoffreview.com/food/the-geoffreview-buffets-below-500-series): We had this brilliant idea a few days ago to start a #BuffetsBelow500 Series, where my foodie buddies and I will visit one buffet restaurant every week for ten weeks, and share with you our experiences here at Geoffreview. The catch is, as the name suggests, our spend for the buffet must be below Php 500.00 for each person. We initially thought of having it as Below1K, but we realized that Below500 would be more challenging. We won’t be very choosy, we can go from the mainstream buffets to the lesser-known discoveries, as long as we stick to our only condition… - [5 Must-have Apps for the Pinoy Movie Buff](https://geoffreview.com/movies/5-must-have-apps-for-the-pinoy-movie-buff): So many good movies, so little time! With the barrage of new films getting released one after the other (not to mention the volley of Marvel movies and other book-to-movie adaptations that we are getting bombarded with), movie buffs like me would definitely appreciate whatever help we can get in keeping track of the cinemas, and knowing what flick sucks and what rocks. A lot of movies come and go really quick, and to help me manage my time between my little hobby and my day job, I got a special folder in my phone dedicated to apps for watching movies.… - [A First look at "Serena" starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper](https://geoffreview.com/movies/a-first-look-at-serena-starring-jennifer-lawrence-and-bradley-cooper): This movie’s got both Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in it! I’m wondering why I don’t feel very interested. George (Cooper) and Serena Pemberton (Lawrence) fall in love and start building an empire out of their timber business. However, things start getting complicated when George learns that Serena cannot give her children, and even worse when she gets accused of murder. IMDB says this movie will be out by October 24, 2014 in UK theaters. Source: JoBlo Coming SoonAll the images and videos used in this post belong to “Serena” and/or to their respective owners. I do not own these materials. No… - [Set Shots of the new Batmobile from Batman VS Superman gets out Online](https://geoffreview.com/movies/set-shots-of-the-new-batmobile-from-batman-vs-superman-gets-out-online): We got another Twitter sneak peek from Zack Snyder showing us the “real picture” of the Batmobile. Check out his tweet below. Apparently, what prompted Zacky to tweet another picture after releasing the official photo some months back, are the leaked set shots of the iconic vehicle posted on Instagram. See the photos below in all it naked glory. Whatcha think of the new look? Yay or Nay? Sources: JoBlo Bataman-News Zack SnyderAll the images and videos used in this post belong to “Batman VS Superman” and/or to their respective owners. I do not own these materials. No copyright infringement intended - [Strings and Spirit: An "If I Stay" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/strings-and-spirit-an-if-i-stay-review): *Sigh* Another tearjerker movie. Why do I love torturing myself? Based on Gayle Forman’s novel of the same name, If I Stay follows the love story of cello prodigy Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz) and rising rock star Adam Wilde (Jamie Blackley). Mia and Adam were not in good terms when Mia gets involved in a tragic car accident, leaving her in coma. She goes through an out-of-body experience, and now Mia must decide whether she should cross-over, and stay for the ones she love. If I Stay Trailer If I Stay originally wasn’t in my list of must-see movies last… - [Boobs and Badassery: "Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/boobs-and-badassery-sin-city-2-a-dame-to-kill-for-review): Sex, Violence, and Art. This pretty much sums up what you’ll see in this Sin City sequel…sounds like porn if you ask me. Co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller reunite to bring Miller’s visually stunning “Sin City” graphic novels back to the screen in SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR. Weaving together two of Miller’s classic stories with new tales, the town’s most hard boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more reviled inhabitants. SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR is the follow up to Rodriguez and Miller’s 2005 groundbreaking film, FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY. {Source} Sin City 2:… - [Stay Safe: The Purge Anarchy](https://geoffreview.com/movies/stay-safe-the-purge-anarchy): This movie got me at “Anarchy”. The “New Founding Fathers” has a strict, totalitarian rule over America. With the 28th constitutional amendment, they created the Purge, which is an annual event where for 12 hours, all forms of crime including murder becomes legal, and all services such as hospitals and law enforcement are temporarily shut down. It is believed that the Purge is a form of “cleansing” where citizens get the chance to release their angst and aggression, and the reason why unemployment and poverty levels are at an all-time low, while crime is virtually non-existent for the rest of the… - [First Trailer of "The Pyramid" gets out online](https://geoffreview.com/movies/first-trailer-of-the-pyramid-gets-out-online): Just when I thought I’m already tired of found-footage films. The ancient wonders of the world have long cursed explorers who’ve dared to uncover their secrets. But a team of U.S. archaeologists gets more than they bargained for when they discover a lost pyramid unlike any other in the Egyptian desert. As they unlock the horrific secrets buried within, they realize they aren’t just trapped; they are being hunted. Still not impressed? Check out the trailer below and you might change your mind. The Pyramid Trailer It’s too early to judge though, after all this is just the first trailer. But… - [My Pursuit of “Happyness”](https://geoffreview.com/movies/my-pursuit-of-happyness): “Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Nobody” “Nobody who?” … “Nobody who???” … My boss has been encouraging us for some time now to go and see “The Pursuit of Happyness” because “It’s sooo sales” (Gosh I can hear her voice when I typed that). I was finally able to grab a copy some weeks ago, but it has been left untouched and sitting with the other movies I’ve got at home. If you know me well, in spite of being a movie reviewer, I’ve always been trying to avoid tearjerker movies. I sometimes get too engrossed in these kinds of films that… - [The Burnt Man and the Battousai: A "Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-burnt-man-and-the-battousai-a-rurouni-kenshin-kyoto-inferno-review): I am one of the fans who have been eagerly waiting for Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, although sadly I didn’t get the chance to meet the cast when they made a quick visit here in PH. Admittedly, I loved the action in the first Rurouni Kenshin movie much more than its plot, although it was already enough to get me excited for the sequel. When I saw the Kyoto Inferno earlier this week, I can say that it definitely was worth the wait. Himura Kenshin is now living peacefully at Kamiya Kaoru’s dojo, trying to get over his past as the… - [Porn in the Premise: A "Sex Tape" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/porn-in-the-premise-a-sex-tape-review): A friend once told me that she and her husband decided to experiment one day and filmed themselves while having sex, just so they can have a third person POV of themselves making love. Thing is, just as how convinced they were that the output would be sexy and porn-worthy, the final product just showed how horrible they looked in bed. So they did the right thing to do and destroyed the video…let’s just hope there aren’t any more copies lying around *wink wink*. Before marriage, Jay (Jason Segel) and Annie (Cameron Diaz) have been having sex so great that they… - [Shell Shock: A “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/shell-shock-a-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-review): by Geoffrey Ledesma I didn’t know the Ninja Turtles through the comics, but I practically knew them from cartoons and computer games when I was a kid. I still remember the good ‘ol times when I would dutifully blow away the dust from the computer game cartridge and excitedly plug it into the SEGA player. Oh how I miss the Cowabunga and Pizza Power days. A criminal group called the “Foot Clan” has been terrorizing New York City, and Channel 6 reporter April O’Neil is determined to find out what’s behind the organization’s schemes. During her investigation, she was surprised to… - [Warning! Don’t Watch this Movie when you’re Hungry!: A "Chef" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/warning-dont-watch-this-movie-when-youre-hungry-a-chef-review): Watching this movie on an empty stomach was a bad idea. I should have had at least a bag of chips to get me through the first one and a half hours. Tony Bourdain’s TV shows and Jiro Dreams of Sushi have made my mouth drool over something visually, but Chef took it to a different level and made me run out and look for something to munch on. Chef Carl Casper managed to start a social media war with famed food blogger and critic Ramsay Michel, giving him a bad rep especially online. Due to his series of unfortunate, amateur… - [Cadbury Sweet Endings](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/cadbury-sweet-endings): One warm Thursday night, at classy EDSA-Shang, I was invited to a screening by Cadbury and Nuffnang I said yes, of course! I was excited to see The much-anticipated, Guardians of the Galaxy! In this post, I will share with you, the highlights of the night The celebrities, the freebies, and all the delights! How one awesome movie was made even better, By a whole box of chocolates, best enjoyed together! RIP Just like when you rip open a Cadbury wrapper The registration started with excitement and laughter! The guests arrived early, promptly falling in line, I found my place too,… - [Superhuman Sexy: A "Lucy" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/superhuman-sexy-a-lucy-review): by Geoffrey Ledesma Lucy’s premise was like Transcendence, X-Men, and 2001: A Space Odyssey combined. Trippy! Having been tricked by her boyfriend and ending up being a drug mule for a Korean drug lord, Lucy is forcibly made to transport a pack of new synthetic drugs called CPH4. The drug is surgically hidden inside Lucy’s body, and after she takes a bad beating to the stomach by one of her captors, the package inside her body gets torn, and the drug seeps into her bloodstream. Apparently, the drug allows its taker to unlock more than 10% of his or her cerebral capacity,… - [#HitsTheSpot: A “Wham Burgers and Sausages” Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/hitsthespot-a-wham-burgers-and-sausages-review): by Geoffrey Ledesma I remember back in college when one of my best buddies and I would often go to the cinemas during our break time. And since Trinoma and SM North are the closest malls to our uni, we often end up seeing our movies in either of those two. One of the regular hangout places that we go to while waiting for our movie’s screening time is at Wham! Burgers at SM North EDSA – The Block. It’s been some time since I’ve been back to Wham! Burgers  at SM North ever since I’ve started working and moved out… - [Unlikely Alliance: A "Guardians of the Galaxy" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/unlikely-alliance-a-guardians-of-the-galaxy-review): by Geoffrey Ledesma Guardians of the Galaxy may be the most fun Marvel movie I have seen for some time.  Heck I’m guessing I’d still be chuckling if I go and see it again! A band of misfits from different parts of the galaxy are brought together after Peter Quill, a thief who works with space-pirates called the Ravagers, steals a sphere-artifact and attempts to sell it at Xandar. Apparently, the sphere holds something very powerful, that Ronan the Accuser goes after Quill’s group to get it form him. Knowing that the whole galaxy may be in danger if the sphere… - [What "Step Up All In", "Begin Again", and "The Witch of Portobello" Told Me to Do](https://geoffreview.com/movies/what-step-up-all-in-begin-again-and-the-witch-of-portobello-told-me-to-do): by Geoffrey Ledesma You ever felt like you ought to be somewhere else? For example, you know that you could be a really good dancer, but right now you’re in a cramped-up office cubicle receiving phone calls. Or maybe you have a passion for painting, but you ended up managing your family’s business that you totally have no interest in. Ever felt that way? I have had similar thoughts and even though I’m very much thankful for where I am right now, there’s this small voice inside of me telling me to do something else. I didn’t mind this voice very… - [Get FREE Travel Credits with #MyAirbnbBucketList!](https://geoffreview.com/travel/get-free-travel-credits-with-myairbnbbucketlist): by Geoffrey Ledesma A friend once told me that there are two things you shouldn’t have second thoughts about spending your money in: Food and Travel. I have a tendency to be stingy with everything because I feel a certain high every time I add more money to my savings (you can say that I’m the polar opposite of a shopaholic). However, after I got this nugget of wisdom from my friend, I loosened up myself a little bit when spending for food, and recently, for traveling as well. After all, I’m still in my early twenties and they say that… - [Jake Gyllenhaal speaks about portraying the doppelganger characters Adam and Anthony in Enemy](https://geoffreview.com/movies/jake-gyllenhaal-speaks-about-portraying-the-doppelganger-characters-adam-and-anthony-in-enemy): Meeting someone who looks similar to you is one thing, but what would you do if you meet someone who looks exactly like you? This is what’s in store for us in the upcoming psychosexual thriller ENEMY, released by Solar Pictures. Based on the novel “The Double” by José Saramago, ENEMY tells the story of a university lecturer named Adam (Jake Gyllenhaal) who one night, discovers that there is someone who is a mirror-image of him, going by the name of Anthony (Jake Gyllenhaal). Check out the trailer below: Enemy Trailer On Casting Jake Gyllenhaal “In terms of finding a lead… - [Facebook “Save” Feature will roll-out in the next few days](https://geoffreview.com/technology/facebook-save-feature-will-roll-out-in-the-next-few-days): by Geoffrey Ledesma Say goodbye to getting screenshots of posts you don’t want to forget! Facebook has announced that it will be rolling-out a “Save” feature over the next few days, which allows you to “bookmark” a post on your timeline that you may want to get back to later. In a nutshell, Save allows you to: “Save items like links, places, movies, TV and music. Only you can see the items you save unless you choose to share them with friends”and; “View the items you saved at any time by going to your saved items in the ‘More’ tab on… - [Pursuing Passions: A "Begin Again" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/pursuing-passions-a-begin-again-review): Romantic comedies are supposed to put a smile on your face, but it’s been a while since a rom-com movie has left me feeling good afterwards. I have my fair share of favorites: Definitely, Maybe, 500 Days of Summer, Roman Holiday – but for this year, I can only think of The Amazing Spiderman 2 (Let’s face it, we cared more about Peter & Gwen than the rest of the story). But finally, Begin Again has put an end to the drought. From the director of one of my favorite music-themed movies, Once, John Carney  brings us again a love story… - [Spinoff Movie Featuring The Conjuring Doll, Annabelle](https://geoffreview.com/movies/spinoff-movie-featuring-the-conjuring-doll-annabelle): by Geoffrey Ledesma You remember Annabelle, the doll from The Conjuring? Oh I’m sure you do. That cursed doll is probably the scariest thing in the movie! Too scary apparently that Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema will be releasing a Conjuring spinoff featuring the doll in the said film. Check out the trailer below. A bit of warning though, this is not for the pediophobic. Is it just me or is this a story of how Annabelle became spine-chillingly creepy? Expect Annabelle to be in theaters this coming October 2014. Credits to the images and videos used in this post… - [Meet the Heroes: Big Hero 6 Trailer and Character Posters](https://geoffreview.com/movies/meet-the-heroes-big-hero-6-trailer-and-character-posters): by Geoffrey Ledesma It’s Marvel and Disney making a superhero movie! Tell me why you wouldn’t be interested? “From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Big Hero 6,” an action comedy adventure about brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion—a robot named Baymax—Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city.” Check out Big Hero 6’ trailer below. With Fall Out Boy blasting Light Em Up in… - [Crimes and Crosses: A "Deliver us from Evil" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/crimes-and-crosses-a-deliver-us-from-evil-review): by Geoffrey Ledesma Ah.. Another one of those inspired by true events movies. These kinds of horror films always have a certain charm because it’s creepier to think that the things you see on screen have actually happened in real life. Heck, it could happen to you right now while you’re reading this movie review in bed. PLOT: Ralph Sarchie is a New York cop who becomes entangled in a series of seemingly interconnected strange cases involving three retired soldiers. His investigation led him to meet Mendoza, a rogue priest who believes that the cases are related to demonic possession. Together,… - [Simian Civilization: A Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/simian-civilization-a-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-review): by Geoffrey Ledesma After three years, the waiting is finally over. To be honest I was afraid that Dawn of the Planet of the Apeswould catch the “Sucking Sequels” syndrome, especially that it took them three years to finally release this film. The teasers and trailers however, were able to get me excited so I had high hopes for this movie as I entered the cinema. Set ten Years after the events in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn shows us that a viral outbreak called the Simian Flu has devastated humanity, with the only survivors being a small… - [#AvidaFoodHunt: A Taft Foodtrip](https://geoffreview.com/food/avidafoodhunt-a-taft-foodtrip): by Geoffrey Ledesma I love Food trips! I’ve already done several gastronomic adventures in the past, with one of my favorites being the one we had at Maginhawa Street at Teacher’s Village, Quezon City. The experience of hunting for restaurants, being adventurous with different cuisines, and of course, the fun that you have with your food trip buddies is something that I always look forward to as much as the food itself. Avida Land probably learned about my love for food-hunting because they invited me to be a part of the #AvidaFoodHunt, where they promised to treat us to a tasty… - [Short Films you should watch before you see Dawn of the Planet of the Apes](https://geoffreview.com/movies/short-films-you-should-watch-before-you-see-dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes): by Geoffrey Ledesma From James Franco to Gary Oldman? We’ve definitely missed a lot in the 10-year gap between Rise of the Planet of the Apes and its freshly releases sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. If you remember, Rise ended with a viral outbreak infecting humans all around the world. Soon labelled as the “Simian Flu”, the chemical that caused this virus is the very same thing that led to the rapid evolution and increase of intelligence of Caesar and his ape-buddies. In Dawn, we see that the human population has drastically declined because of the virus, and… - [“Why do you want to Save the Galaxy?!”: Guardians of the Galaxy Extended Trailer](https://geoffreview.com/movies/why-do-you-want-to-save-the-galaxy-guardians-of-the-galaxy-extended-trailer): by Geoffrey Ledesma Because we still haven’t gotten enough trailers. This longer trailer features more spaceships, more bad guys, more fighting, and more speaking lines from Bradley Cooper as Rocket Racoon. Not to mention that we’ve got “Cherry Bomb” by The Runaways playing as part of the soundtrack. Awesome Mix indeed! Credits to the images and videos used in this post go to “Guardians of the Galaxy” and/or to their respective owners. I do not own these materials. No copyright infringement intended. - [Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack Released! Old School Music makes up List.](https://geoffreview.com/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-soundtrack-released-old-school-music-makes-up-list): by Geoffrey Ledesma We’ve heard the catchy music in the trailers, but I bet not a lot of the “kids” know about the song that Groot plays on the cassette tape. Just so you know, it’s “Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede. You can see the band playing the song in the video below. Marvel has also released the rest of the songs in the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack, which are mostly old-school. 1. Blue Swede – Hooked on a Feeling 2. Raspberries – Go All the Way 3. Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the Sky 4. David Bowie… - [Level Up: A "Genji M" Review - Part 2!](https://geoffreview.com/food/level-up-a-genji-m-review-part-2): by Geoffrey Ledesma 9/28/15/ UPDATE: Genji M is closed for the time being. Because some things are better the second time around! I remember the first time I went to Genji M, I gobbled up as much sushi and sashimi as I could (spam-sushi and samgyupsal-sushi were my favorites!), eating to my fill with a good bottle of soju to wash down all the raw food we’ve had. I had such a great dining experience the first time that I didn’t hesitate when I was invited to experience Genji M once again – this time with a better service and more dynamic… - [Missing the Right Spot: A Triple O's Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/missing-the-right-spot-a-triple-os-review): It was difficult to look for a place to eat in SM Megamall last weekend as it seemed like almost all of Metro Manila was there. Thank heavens, we were able to spot the glowing green signage of Triple O’s and saw that there were still available seats inside this new burger joint. Triple O’s by White Spot is apparently the newest craze in Manila. Hailing from Canada, this burger chain is also found in Singapore, Hong Kong and China. It’s a no-frills fast food restaurant. Line up, order, pay, sit and wait for your food to be served. Don’t forget… - [North Korea Threatens War with the Release of The Interview!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/north-korea-threatens-war-with-the-release-of-the-interview): Wow. Now that escalated quickly. The Interview is an action-comedy starring “This is the End” duo James Franco and Seth Rogen. The film is about two celebrity tabloid talk show hosts who, in an attempt to legitimize themselves as journalists, had North-Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un as one of their guest interviewees. Things take a more dangerous turn as the CIA recruits them to assassinate the Korean Leader. Check out the trailer below for yourself. I can already tell that this movie’s going to be downright hilarious! But apparently, North Korea doesn’t feel the same way about this film (among other things).… - [View President's Snow's Official Panem Address: Together As One!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/view-presidents-snows-official-panem-address-together-as-one): by Geoffrey Ledesma Citizens of Panem! You are required to view the broadcast of President’s Snow’s Official Panem Address! Failure to do so, would be considered as rebellion, subject to punishment as the Capitol sees fit. View the President’s Official Address below, and tell us in the comments section who your favourite Victor is, as proof that you have viewed the broadcast. You can visit the Capitol’s Official website to know more about the upcoming Hunger Games. You’ll also get the chance to know which District you really belong to by signing up in the website. It’s not like you have… - [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles New Trailer gives a Sneak Peek of Shredder and Master Splinter!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-new-trailer-gives-a-sneak-peek-of-shredder-and-master-splinter): by Geoffrey Ledesma Okay I know that a lot of us aren’t very happy with the first trailer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (they look weird with those noses!!!), but this new trailer may change your mind. We get a little bit more of action in this one which are definitely a Michael Bay signature. We also get to see Megan Fox say a few lines, but the best part would be our first look at Shredder and Master Splinter! Check out the trailer below for yourself. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be released in US Cinemas on August 8, 2014… - [#DrumstickDares: Nestle Drumstick Goes All Out!](https://geoffreview.com/food/drumstickdares-nestle-drumstick-goes-all-out): by Geoffrey Ledesma Do you have any particular phobia? I for one, have acrophobia, which is the irrational fear of heights. I guess I should emphasize “irrational” a bit more because my fear sometimes doesn’t make sense, like when I freak out in transparent elevators or cringe at pictures taken from high places. But the motto I’m trying to live by is “Always try out and discover new things”, and this phobia is keeping me from doing so. On several occasions, I have tried overcoming this fear, and one such occasion was when I was dared to try the “Tree Drop”… - [Keep Calm and Watch Movies](https://geoffreview.com/movies/keep-calm-and-watch-movies): Back then, when I was younger, and you too, maybe, Seeing movies didn’t really appeal to me. “Too much effort!”, I said. “Time-consuming too”! Go all the way to the malls? I’d stay home, thank you! I’d just wait for the titles to be released on DVD, Or worse, I’d just wait, for them on TV! But then, I grew older! And you too, I’m sure! The Dark Knight was showing, to the cinemas I was lured! Batman was badass, he swept Gotham clean, And the Joker, my gosh! He was nothing I’ve seen! The action was intense! I held on to… - [Finding Real Love in Real People, Real Deals: Tales From the Friend Zone #AyosLangYan Promo](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/finding-real-love-in-real-people-real-deals-tales-from-the-friend-zone-ayoslangyan-promo): by Geoffrey Ledesma “The ‘friend zone’ is like the penalty box of dating, only you can never get out. Once a girl decides you’re her ‘friend’, it’s game over. You’ve become a complete, non-sexual entity in her eyes, like her brother, or a lamp.” – Ryan Reynolds in Just Friends. Yep.  You have probably been there. Remember those cruel words; “You’re the best friend I’ve ever had” or “You’re like a brother to me”? But you’re not alone. If it’s any consolation to know, then please do know that you are not alone. Apparently a lot of people share the same… - [New Plants and New Zombies: Plants VS Zombies 2 Castle World Revealed as “Dark Ages”](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/new-plants-and-new-zombies-plants-vs-zombies-2-castle-world-revealed-as-dark-ages): by Geoffrey Ledesma So I just finished playing the Piñata Party at PVZ 2 on my android phone when a popup message came up, inviting me to watch the trailer of the “Castle World” of Plants Vs Zombies 2. I have been waiting for this stage for a long time, so I was excited about watching this sneak peek. Check out the trailer below: Apparently, this new stage will be called the “Dark Ages”. The name really works because aside from the fact that it will feature a map based on the medieval times, this world will be at night. And… - [Noah as a Feature Film, an Environmentalist Movie, and the Least-Biblical Biblical Adaptation: a "NOAH" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/noah-as-a-feature-film-an-environmentalist-movie-and-the-least-biblical-biblical-adaptation-a-noah-review): A friend once told me that if there’s any topic that you should avoid arguing about with your friends, its religion and politics (discussing them though, is an entirely different story). We all have our standpoints and positions with issues regarding these matters and some of them are too personal, especially with religion, making us extra sensitive when the conversation shifts to these subjects. Given that, I knew that writing this review is going to be a bit tricky. I am, after all, writing about a controversial film with a sensitive theme. Too controversial that I actually had to re-read the… - [Geoffreview Giveaway: Vote For The New Snickers Bar!](https://geoffreview.com/food/geoffreview-giveaway-vote-for-the-new-snickers-bar): I’m still a loooong way from naming my own kid, or even just naming a pet, so I guess imma stick to naming chocolate bars for now. Yep, you got that right – CHOCOLATE BARS. Snickers is asking for our help in naming a delicious new SNICKERS® Bar that will be coming soon. If there’s anything better than gobbling up a whole pack of Snickers, it’s gobbling it up and telling yourself that you named this goodie yourself. This new Snickers bar has more peanuts, more caramel, and more chocolate. It has more of everything people love most about SNICKERS –… - [PLDT Home DSL Ask Diego: Diego S. Ledesma is now a Rising Celebrity!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/pldt-home-dsl-ask-diego-diego-s-ledesma-is-now-a-rising-celebrity): There’s a new rising celebrity in town…and we’ve got the same last name! Lately, a lot of posts by the Facebook fan page of Diego S. Ledesma (“DSL”, get it?) have been appearing on my timeline. In case you don’t know him yet, Diego is this oh so adorable and hug-to-death-worthy, cute kid who’s been answering random questions thrown at him by his fans – with questions ranging from the cute (“How do I get a girlfriend?”), to the complicated (“How do I lose 50 pounds?”).  Don’t worry though since his family always got his back to make sure he doesn’t… - [5 Questions that “Edge of Tomorrow” left us asking.](https://geoffreview.com/movies/5-questions-that-edge-of-tomorrow-left-us-asking): WARNING: Some spoilers ahead. Just some. If I may be dramatic, I think it was no coincidence that I saw the first episode of “Sword Art Online” right before seeing “The Edge of Tomorrow”…okay, I think I just sounded nerdy instead of dramatic. “Sword Art Online” is an anime about a virtual reality online game that traps its players inside a virtual world, with the only hope of escape being to finish the entire game. The catch is, there is no “re-spawn”, and dying in the game also means you die in real life. Right after seeing its first episode, I… - [Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie join Star Wars: Episode VII Cast](https://geoffreview.com/movies/lupita-nyongo-and-gwendoline-christie-join-star-wars-episode-vii-cast): Images: {Source} {Source} Looks like there’s no way but up for Lupita Nyong’o, after she won her Oscar for 12 Years a Slave. And we really mean “up”, in a galaxy far, far away! Yesterday Lupita posted on Instagram this oh so teasing revelation, suggesting that she will be a part of Star Wars: Episode VII. Image Source Lucasfilm did confirm that she will be a part of the next Star Wars instalment, although we don’t have a clear idea yet about what her character will be. Rumours however, suggest that she may be a Sith. Gwendoline Christie, AKA Brienne of Tarth… - [The Beauty who's a Beastie: A "Maleficent" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-beauty-whos-a-beastie-a-maleficent-review): Anybody else who was expecting more from Maleficent? Admittedly, I wasn’t my usual self and I didn’t get to watch this much anticipated movie on the first day of its screening, which is why I got to hear a lot of eager feedback from friends who have seen the film before I did. The initial comments were “must-see!” and “it’s a tear-jerker!” but really, I didn’t find anything special about it other than it’s a fairytale retold with Angelina Jolie in it. How do you describe someone who has a lot of horns? (wink wink) Two lands once existed which were… - [Pixar Releases “Inside Out” Full Plot Synopsis](https://geoffreview.com/movies/pixar-releases-inside-out-full-plot-synopsis): Another Pixar Movie! Yay! I’ve already seen a teaser of Inside Out in cinemas, but we didn’t really know much about it other than the fact that it is about the personification of 5 human emotions; namely Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness. Earlier this week, Pixar finally released the full plot synopsis that revolves around the premise. This is particularly helpful since I couldn’t really find an Inside Out Trailer online. Check out the full plot synopsis below: “From the tepuis of South America to a monster-filled metropolis, Academy Award®-winning director Pete Docter has taken audiences to unique and imaginative… - [Madness in a Mirror: An "Oculus" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/madness-in-a-mirror-an-oculus-review): And yet again, I am reminded not to judge a film by its movie poster. Oculus’ movie poster didn’t do so well in the creativity department, but what the movie lacked in its promotional materials it compensated for with its substance and quality. Siblings Tim and Kaylie Russell revisit their old home where their parents died because of a tragic incident during their childhood. Believing that the death of their parents were due to supernatural causes cast by an antique mirror that they brought into their home, Kaylie convinces her brother to conduct an “experiment” which aims to prove her theory… - [Get a chance to be in the Star Wars: Episode VII Movie!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/get-a-chance-to-be-in-the-star-wars-episode-vii-movie): This is every Star Wars Fan’s dream! Heck, I’m willing to be the one of the droids you’re looking forjust to get in this movie! The Star Wars Team has recently launched Star Wars: Force for Change, in support of UNICEF’s Innovation Labs and Programs which aims to provide “innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges”. The effort will fund projects for communities all over the world, with special focus on looking after the welfare of children. Now aside from the fact that you’ll be able to help kids all around the globe, You’ll also get the chance to be… - [Ginamos and Garlic: A "Sarsa Kitchen + Bar" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/ginamos-and-garlic-a-sarsa-kitchen-bar-review): No matter how many foreign dishes I try and enjoy, my heart (and taste buds) still yearns for the more familiar, lutong bahay Filipino food. Filipno dishes still remain as my favourite, which is why I often gravitate first towards the Filo section when I’m in international buffets. But then again, this doesn’t mean that I don’t get picky when it comes to Filipino food. It’s natural to have preferences among our favourites and with the different innovations and variety of choices that we now have when it comes to Pinoy cuisine (Adobo for example, seemed to have an array of… - [Hear Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon! Three Guardians of the Galaxy Teasers Released!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/hear-bradley-cooper-as-rocket-raccoon-three-guardians-of-the-galaxy-teasers-released): Just before the launch of its exclusive trailer premier some time later this week (we’re guessing it should be online by tomorrow), Guardians of the Galaxy gets us a little bit more excited with the release of these three quick teaser videos: The teasers looked like they tried to pack as much action as they could into 17 seconds, but we did manage to catch some interesting moments – like how Groot may have a soft spot for little girls and that there may be some inter-racial romance going on between Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and Peter Quill (Chris Pratt)…fine Star-Lord. And… - [Gargantuan Gods: A "Godzilla" 2014 Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/gargantuan-gods-a-godzilla-2014-review): I can barely remember the earlier Godzilla movies since I didn’t really get the motivation to revisit them after seeing them as a kid. Now with all the development in digital technology and movie production that we have had over the years (I initially thought 3D movies would be a fad, but they seemed to have stuck around), the prospect of having another Godzilla film seemed very tempting. Although, there is always a hovering fear that a Hollywood remake would ruin this Japanese classic. Lieutenant Ford Brody (Aaron-Taylor Johnson) and his father (Bryan Cranston) have been caught trespassing a quarantined area… - [Walt Disney Studios releases teaser-trailer of Cinderella!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/walt-disney-studios-releases-teaser-trailer-of-cinderella): Just when Maleficent is right around the corner, we get news that another classic fairytale would have a live-action adaptation! And one that most of us loved since childhood. Set as a romantic-fantasy film, Cinderella will be directed by Kenneth Branagh and stars Lily James as Cinderella, Cate Blanchett as the wicked stepmother, and Helena Bonham Carter as The Fairy Godmother.  See the teaser-trailer below for yourself, although I’m telling you right now that there isn’t really much to see yet. Just to get you a little bit more excited, the Price Charming would be played by Richard Madden! At least… - [Zack Snyder Reveals Batman VS Superman Batmobile and Dark Knight Costume](https://geoffreview.com/movies/zack-snyder-reveals-batman-vs-superman-batmobile-and-dark-knight-costume): Yesterday, Zack Snyder teasingly tweeted a picture showing the rear-end of a tarp-covered Batmobile. Getting over 16 thousand Retweets and over 10 thousand Favorites, it is clear that fans wanted to pull the tarp off and see the rest of the iconic vehicle. As expected, Zack (yeah we’re close like that) revealed the rest of the car earlier today and made fans go crazy on Twitter, with the tweet itself getting over 42 thousand Retweets and over 24 thousand Favorites. I guess what made the reveal more striking is the fact that the Batmobile wasn’t the only one exposed, we also… - [Channing Tatum Confirmed as the Mutant Gambit in X-Men Spinoff](https://geoffreview.com/movies/channing-tatum-confirmed-as-the-mutant-gambit-in-x-men-spinoff): What happens when you have a devilishly charming superhero played by an equally charismatic (not to mention hot) superstar? Throngs of fan-girls losing their minds. That’s what happens. This may soon be the scenario, with the recent confirmation of X-Men producer Lauren Shuler that Channing Tatum is playing the roguish mutant Gambit in a looming X-Men spinoff similar to Hugh Jackman’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. When asked by Total Film during the X-Men X-Perience Global Tour last May 12, Shuler confirmed that “It is Channing, yes”, and he seemed to be the best fit for the character, being “a rogue… a rascal,… - [X-Men: Days of Future Past – Quicksilver Featurette](https://geoffreview.com/movies/x-men-days-of-future-past-quicksilver-featurette): I’ve been a huge fan of Evan Peters , especially because of his outstanding performances in The American Horror Story series. This is why seeing him in the big screen as Quicksilver is one of the major reasons why I’m excited about X-Men: Days of Future Past – I can just imagine how much fun he’ll ad to the already energetic character! It’s a really quick video (pun intended *wink wink*), but it’s good enough to get you all hyped up for this latest addition to the X-Men. Okay imma stop babbling and show you the video below: Awesome, right? I… - [Road Trips and Food Trips: A Weekend Laguna Getaway - Part 2](https://geoffreview.com/travel/road-trips-and-food-trips-a-weekend-laguna-getaway-part-2):   Finally! Here is the second part of the Laguna Road Trip that I had with my food trip buddies a few weeks ago to celebrate a friend’s birthday. In the first post of this two-part series, I shared with you guys how we had impromptu stopovers on our way to Sol Y Viento Hotels and Resort in Laguna. It was a fun road trip, and a good excuse to test-run our friend’s new car (which, by the way, is interestedly named Martha). This roadtrip to Laguna has made me think about how this place offers a much better quality of life, compared… - [Streaming in a Blink: Online Streaming of Awesome Movies and TV Series at Blink-Now.com](https://geoffreview.com/movies/streaming-in-a-blink-online-streaming-of-awesome-movies-and-tv-series-at-blink-now-com): Being a movie buff, I always try to make it a habit to be one of the first to watch the latest movies in cinemas. I make an effort to catch the latest films as early as possible, so I also get to be one of the first to share my reviews of them online. Because of my movie reviews in my blog, I often get invited to advanced screenings of movies, that I already have a collection of customized tickets with me which I proudly display on my work station like medals. But then again, I don’t always get the… - [Top 5 Reasons why "The Amazing Spider-Man" is way better than "Spider-Man"](https://geoffreview.com/movies/top-5-reasons-why-the-amazing-spider-man-is-way-better-than-spider-man): Apparently I was too excited to see The Amazing Spiderman 2 (Rise of Electro), that I impulsively bought a ticket to its midnight screening last April 30. Well at least I got a free poster as a reward for my impulsiveness. Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) continues to fight crime as the friendly neighbourhood web-slinger. He’s having the time of his life – everybody loves him as Spider-Man, he recently graduated from high school, and c’mon he’s got a hot and smart girlfriend. As Peter helps keep criminals away, he is constantly haunted by the promise he made to George Stacy, Gwen… - [Heaven-Sent: A "Dalcielo" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/heaven-sent-a-dalcielo-review): In my previous post, I have told you about how my food trip buddies and I impulsively had a weekend getaway to Laguna to celebrate a friend’s 24th birthday. It may sound cliché but when traveling, we always believe that it’s not just about the destination, but the journey as well (Okay, now it did sound cliché) so we made the “journey” worthwhile and made a few stops along the way. One of the stopovers that we did was to have lunch, which we delightfully had at Dalcielo Restaurant. Everything presented is for sale…except the ladies, of course. Located at SEARCA… - [Road Trips and Food Trips: A Weekend Laguna Getaway - Part 1](https://geoffreview.com/food/road-trips-and-food-trips-a-weekend-laguna-getaway-part-1): The past few weeks have been tough – I’ve been loaded with a lot of work and my to-do list seemed to grow two more items every time I scratch off one.  But hey, don’t get me wrong, I’m loving what I do but you know what they say, all work and no play would make you a dull person. A weekend trip out of town sounded nice, and more so when you have hot springs and a food trip in your itinerary! But this trip wasn’t going to be just about relaxation – it’s also a Birthday celebration! One of… - ["X-Men: Days of the Future Past" Opening Battle Video Clip and its most Badass Trailer Ever!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/x-men-days-of-the-future-past-opening-battle-video-clip-and-its-most-badass-trailer-ever): Whew! That title was a mouthful! Anyways, have you seen the latest trailer of X-Men: Days of the Future Past? It’s the most badass trailer yet! Two Professor Xs and two Magnetos – just when you thought that the X-Men Universe can’t go any crazier. Check out the trailer below: The clip gives us a good look at the Sentinels created by Boliver Trask (played by Peter Dinklage), programmed to target and hunt down mutants. Now I know the trailer already got you excited but I have another treat for ya! Here’s a preview of the official “Opening Battle” scene in… - [Eggs in the Equation: A "π Breakfast and Pies" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/eggs-in-the-equation-a-%cf%80-breakfast-and-pies-review): I love breakfasts. There’s something about spam, sunny-side ups, fresh mangoes, and a nice, tall glass of orange juice that sets my mood right before I begin my day (or what’s left of it when I wake up late on weekends). Man, just thinking about these makes me hungry again. Being a breakfast-lover and a sweet tooth at the same time, I knew I had to try π Breakfast and Pies. From the name alone I can already tell that I’m going to love it there, and the fact that the people behind this restaurant are the same guys behind Pino… - [Sex and Scares: A "Haunt" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/sex-and-scares-a-haunt-review): Instead of being a horror movie, Haunt actually felt more to me as a dark teenage flick that’s trying too hard at being creepy. I knew I couldn’t trust that crappy movie poster. The Asher family is moving to a new home (can it get more unoriginal than this?), and in spite of being aware of its dark past, the family tries to settle in and live normal lives. Evan, the Ashers’ teenage son, befriends their neighbour Sam and they develop a liking for each other. Out of curiosity (and stupidity, I must say) they tried to make contact with the… - [Animal Musical: A "Rio 2" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/animal-musical-a-rio-2-review): So I recently made a review of Divergent which encourages individuality and now, I’m writing about Rio 2 which emphasizes the value belonging to a group. These movies are messing with our minds! Blu and Jewel now have three kids and together, they are living a pretty comfortable life in Rio de Janeiro. However, when they learn about the possibility of a tribe of Blue Spix Macaws just like them hiding in the Amazon Rainforest, the family decides to leave their urban life behind and travel to the Amazons to find their own kind. Little did they know that an old nemesis… - [Factions and Passion: A "Divergent" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/factions-and-passion-a-divergent-review): Ever since Twilight, Young-Adult movies adapted from Young-Adult novels have been springing up and capitalizing on the hopeless romantic audience (which is getting bigger, thanks to the unattainable boyfriend standards set by sparkling vampires), with an appeal that captures a wide age range – from the young teens who are still on their braces to the ladies who own more cats than they should. Twilight was definitely one of the worst, but every now and then, something like the Hunger Games comes up, which invests on social relevance and substance as much as on the cheesy love triangle. I’m still trying… - [Coca-Cola brings Spotify to the Philippines! Get your Free Spotify Account!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/coca-cola-brings-spotify-to-the-philippines-get-your-free-spotify-account): As of writing, Spotify is still unavailable in the Philippines, but thanks to Coca-Cola, I got first dibs access to one of the world’s biggest music platforms, providing me with over 25 million songs within my reach! Looks like I will now be spending a longer time on the shower! Last week, a cool Coca-Cola can was delivered to me which I oh so eagerly opened, expecting to see bottles of Coke inside. What it contained though was so much better – aside from a limited edition Coca-Cola bottle, it also had instructions on how to get exclusive access to Spotify… - [Stars, Stripes and Sequels: A "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/stars-stripes-and-sequels-a-captain-america-the-winter-soldier-review): The 2011 Captain America movie really felt more like a prologue to the Avengers rather than an independent Marvel film. It was as if the movie was made just so they can include the Star and Stripes hero to the Avengers lineup. “The First Avenger” was okay (yeah, just “okay”) and is probably the least-memorable pre-Avengers movie, but “The Winter Soldier” seemed to have made up for the dullness of its predecessor. Two years after the events in The Avengers, Steve Rogers continues to work for SHIELD as Captain America, often getting deployed to missions assigned by Nick Fury himself. The… - [The Far Future is Here: Plants VS Zombies 2 Fourth World Unlocked!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/the-far-future-is-here-plants-vs-zombies-2-fourth-world-unlocked): Disclaimer: This post would be a bit geeky. Just a bit. While everybody else is hooked to Clash of Clans and Hayday, I have Plants Vs. Zombies 2 to lower down my productivity. Plants VS Zombies 2: It’s About Time is the sequel to the original Plants VS Zombies which made me miss a few deadlines back in college. This one goes beyond the lawn and takes you to different worlds in different times, with Crazy Dave and the trusty robot-van Penny as your time-travel tour guides. New plants and new zombies in different worlds – from Egypt, to the Pirate… - [Ice Cream Indulgence: A "Carmen's Best Artisanal Ice Cream" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/ice-cream-indulgence-a-carmens-best-artisanal-ice-cream-review): Being a sweet tooth and extra-appreciative of dessert, I often say yes to anything that’s offered to me that has sugar in it. From the simple kakanin sold by vendors to the more sophisticated gourmet desserts, I often find pleasure in eating sweet delicacies. I always believe that the joy in having dessert does not end in the taste, but it also extends to the actual experience of eating it and the memories that come with it. This is why almost everybody loves ice cream – it reminds us of our childhood and the days when we don’t count every calorie… - [Luscious Layers: A "Kimukatsu" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/luscious-layers-a-kimukatsu-review): Looks like it’s a Japanese cuisine kind of month! A few weeks ago I was invited to have some unlimited sushi and sashimi at Genji M (spam sushi, anyone?), which has definitely reinforced my love for Japanese cuisine. Now with all that raw Japanese seafood, I think it’s time for me to have some deep-fried ones…with 25 layers! For this, I had a much-anticipated weekend lunch at Kimukatsu. With all the different Tonkatsu establishments springing up all over the Metro, it will be a tough job to keep up and stand out among these pork cutlet businesses. The arena looks promising though for… - [Struggles and Strands: A "Fish-Hair Woman" Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/struggles-and-strands-a-fish-hair-woman-review): I eagerly went to Taft last Friday to see my first ever DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild theater production. I was extra excited because what I’m about to see was the theatrical adaptation of Merlinda Bobis’ “Fish-Hair Woman”, and I would love to know how the acclaimed novel would feel like when translated on stage. “Fish-Hair Woman” tells us about the story of Stella…or Estrella as she was used to be called by her foster family. Set in the 1980s and amidst the conflict between the Philippine Government and the New People’s Army, the production takes us through the struggle of the… - [Tempting Treat: NESTLÉ TEMPTATIONS Flavors of the World Dutch Speculoos Ice Cream](https://geoffreview.com/food/tempting-treat-nestle-temptations-flavors-of-the-world-dutch-speculoos-ice-cream): So a neat package was delivered for me earlier this week. This nice packaging has an even more tempting treat inside – ice cream!  If you’ve checked out my other blog posts you probably know by now that one of my weaknesses is desserts (blame it on the genes), and the strongest among my personal, sugar-loaded kryptonites would be ice cream. This one is extra-potent, having a flavour that’s too hard to resist –Speculoos! It’s like two of my favourite desserts are fused into one! I’ve already published an earlier post about Nestle Temptations’ premium line of world-class varieties. Now, I’d… - [Excellence in Practice: Ducasse Institute Philippines Launches Chef de Partie Program at Enderun Colleges](https://geoffreview.com/food/excellence-in-practice-ducasse-institute-philippines-launches-chef-de-partie-program-at-enderun-colleges): I had the privilege of getting invited to the Press Conference and Student Interaction with world-renowned chef and restaurateur Alain Ducasse yesterday at Enderun Colleges. Aptly entitled “Excellence in Practice”, the event aimed to announce the new Ducasse Program at Enderun and of course, inspire aspiring chefs and students alike. Arguably the most successful and most influential chef this generation has seen, Chef Alain Ducasse has 25 individual restaurants in 9 countries across 3 continents. He has three separate three-Michelin-star restaurants in three different cities – Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo, Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée in Paris and Alain… - [Harlequin Theatre Guild Concludes its 47th Season with “Fish-Hair Woman”](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/harlequin-theatre-guild-concludes-its-47th-season-with-fish-hair-woman): I love watching theatre plays as much as I love seeing movies on the big screen.  I have seen countless of theatre productions (and became a part of some as well) and each time, I am always reminded of my love and passion of the arts. I am yet to see a theatre production from DLSU, which is why I eagerly accepted the invitation to see one. De La Salle University’s premiere theatre organization, the Harlequin Theatre Guild, concludes its 47th season with “Fish-Hair Woman.” It is a musical based on the acclaimed novel by Merlinda Bobis and adapted for the… - [Foodgasm 4 Climax - The "Foodgasm 4: Craving 4 More" Winners!](https://geoffreview.com/food/foodgasm-4-climax-the-foodgasm-4-craving-4-more-winners): Foodgasm 4 was a pleasant treat. A variety of food business presented their best-sellers and specialty dishes to a crowd of bloggers, foodies, and even chefs – eager to have a taste of the entries. Of course, we had our own personal favorites that night. If only our tummies had a better capacity, we would have gobbled up more! Geoffreview Favorites: Ruby Red Kitchen – Monkey Bread Ruby Red Kitchen’s display may not be as fancy as the other participants that night, but what they lacked in presentation they definitely made up for through taste! Their entry – the Monkey Bread… - [Asian Fusion: A "Genji M" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/asian-fusion-a-genji-m-review): 9/28/15/ UPDATE: Genji M is closed for the time being. When I first heard of Genji M, it reminded me right away of the Tales of Genji – a Japanese novel about a fictional character named Genji Monogatari. And indeed, we learned that this was one of the inspirations for the restaurant’s name!  When we first got into the place, we wondered why the interior design felt more Korean than Japanese. It’s not obvious at first, but if you take a closer look at the patterns on the doors and the details on the walls, you may realize that these are… - [Meaty and Messy: A "Mad Mark's Creamery and Good Eats" Review ~ Prologue to a Kapitolyo Foodtrip](https://geoffreview.com/food/meaty-and-messy-a-mad-marks-creamery-and-good-eats-review-prologue-to-a-kapitolyo-foodtrip): I have to admit, “Mad Mark’s” offers one of the best-tasting steaks and ice creams in the Metro. But would I be going back soon? I don’t think so. East Capitol Drive (aka Kapitolyo) is a haven for must-try restaurants and hole-in-the-wall food shops, similar to how Maginhawa Street at UP Teacher’s Village at Diliman is a heaven for those who wanted to go on a food-trip. Among those tucked along Kapitolyo is the small but popular Mad Mark’s Creamery and Good Eats, taking pride in their “Made-from-scratch” ice creams and “Man-sized” sandwiches. We visited Mad Mark’s twice this month –… - [Spartan Slaughter: A "300: Rise of an Empire" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/spartan-slaughter-a-300-rise-of-an-empire-review): Abs…rock-hard abs everywhere… Set together with the events of the first 300 movie, 300: Rise of and Empire follows Themistocles’ perspective of the second Persian invasion of Greece. It shows the events that led to the Battle of Thermopylae (featured in 300), and the naval Battle of Artmesium that happened simultaneously with King Leonidas’ exploits at the Hot Gates. We get to see how Xerxes came to be the God-King that he claims to be, and the motivation that fuels his desire to not just invade Sparta, but remove the whole Greek civilization from history. 300: Rise of an Empire Trailer… - [Foodgasm 4: Judges, Partners, and Participants](https://geoffreview.com/food/foodgasm-4-judges-partners-and-participants): Presenting to you Foodgasm 4’s  Foodie-blogger judges, and the Participants who will be giving out free samples of their specialty dishes! Who’s hungry? The UP Economics Society, Midnight Mercato and Wacoal proudly present,  Foodgasm 4, Craving 4 More!  Your favorite foodie event is back and tastier than ever! Get ready to taste and judge the best upcoming dishes the Metro has to offer on March 8, 2014 at Mercato Centrale in Bonifacio Global City, from 6pm-11pm! Tickets: 200 Pesos (Pre-selling) 220 Pesos (Door Price) Minor Sponsors Cocolife | GSMI Media Sponsors Play FM | When In Manila | Click the City… - [Pinoy Flappy Bird: Pugo Flaps its way through the Appstore](https://geoffreview.com/technology/pinoy-flappy-bird-pugo-flaps-its-way-through-the-appstore): Looks like the world just can’t get enough of making birds fly just to hit them dead. Ever since the extinction of the original Flappy Bird made by Vietnamese developer Dong Nguyen, lots of knock-offs have sprung in the app and play stores (including one called Flying Cyrus, designed to give you nightmares of a disembodied Miley Cyrus head trying to avoid wrecking balls). But one copycat in particular is making waves in the AppStore. Make way for Pugo – the Filipino-made app made by Patrick Carbal. This game basically follows Flappy Bird’s basic principles – keep on taping the screen… - [Oscars 2014 Winners and Nominees](https://geoffreview.com/movies/oscars-2014-winners-and-nominees): Image credits to 9gag Nope, still nothing for Leo. For the rest of the Oscars 2014 nominations and winners, check out the list below: Best picture  NOMINEES:“12 Years a Slave”“American Hustle” “Captain Phillips” “Dallas Buyers Club” “Gravity” “Her” “Nebraska” “Philomena” “The Wolf of Wall Street”WINNER: “12 Years a Slave” Actor in a leading role NOMINEES:Christian Bale – “American Hustle” Bruce Dern – “Nebraska” Leonardo DiCaprio – “The Wolf of Wall Street Chiwetel Ejiofor – “12 Years a Slave” Matthew McConaughey – “Dallas Buyers Club” WINNER: Matthew McConaughey – “Dallas Buyers Club” Actor in a supporting role NOMINEES:Barkhad Abdi – “Captain Phillips” Bradley Cooper… - [Deus Ex Mount Vesuvius: A Pompeii Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/deus-ex-mount-vesuvius-a-pompeii-review): You could hear the shrieks of women, the wailing of infants, and the shouting of men… …there were some who prayed for death in their terror of dying. Many besought the aid of the gods, but still more imagined there were no gods left, and that the universe was plunged into eternal darkness… -Pliny the Younger Perhaps the only real reason why I wanted to watch Pompeii was because of my love for Game of Thrones. I would like to see how Jon Snow would look like against a backdrop of hot lava instead of mountains of ice. But then, Kit… - [Geoffreview and Snickers bring you the #MONSTERSATISFACTION Movie Prize Pack Giveaway!](https://geoffreview.com/food/geoffreview-and-snickers-bring-you-the-monstersatisfaction-movie-prize-pack-giveaway): Who hasn’t felt like a rampaging menace at least once in their lives? Because let’s face it, You’re Not You When You’re Hungry! Even Godzilla is a regular, cool guy who can hang with his friends, just watch out for that sudden spell of hunger! Check out Godzilla in the new Snickers commercial that will air during the 86th Annual Academy Awards (7pm E.T. on ABC). Only SNICKERS – and its delicious blend of chocolate, peanuts, caramel and nougat – can provide #MONSTERSATISFACTION and tame the savage beast! And because you’re special like that, you’ll get to see the “You’re Not… - [10 Starbucks Secret Drinks you can’t find in the Menu – Frappuccino](https://geoffreview.com/food/10-starbucks-secret-drinks-you-cant-find-in-the-menu-frappuccino): The ‘Sticker-Collecting” season for Starbucks fans may be over, but there’s still enough reason for you to spend twice as much on over-expensive coffee with ten times more calories. A buddy kept bugging me to try the secret “Butterbeer” drink that can’t be found on Starbuck’s menu. Surprisingly, the nice lady on the counter accommodated us when we reluctantly asked for the Hogsmeade drink! With a little bit of research I found the fan-made website starbuckssecretmenu.net, were I saw the rest of these weight-gaining goodies and their recipes. If you’ve already tried every Frapp and Latte on Starbucks’ chalkboard menu, check… - [Craving 4 More? See you at Foodgasm IV!](https://geoffreview.com/food/craving-4-more-see-you-at-foodgasm-iv): I would have to take a break from my diet this March…not that I’m really making an effort to stick to my diet anyways. I have been one of the foodie-blogger judges in last year’s Foodgasm 3 (check out my posts here, here, and here), where the UP Economics Society “tripled the flavour” by featuring at least 30 food businesses who showcased their best dishes, tasted and judged by distinguished food bloggers and special chef-judges. Now if you didn’t get enough on the third time, let’s satisfy that craving at Foodgasm 4! Get to taste the specialty dishes of 25 fresh… - [First Full Trailer of Godzilla 2014 Film Comes Roaring Online!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/first-full-trailer-of-godzilla-2014-film-comes-roaring-online): I have already seen the Godzilla 2014 posters and short teaser trailers so I already had an idea that this is going to be a movie of epic proportions. But only after seeing this hot trailer did I get a better feel of how monstrous this film is going to be! The latest Godzilla 2014 trailer gives us a better idea of the film’s plot. The scoring and cinematography from this preview alone can already give you the chills! Check out the recently released Godzilla 2014 Official Trailer below, and start feeling so small! Godzilla 2014 Official / Full Trailer Godzilla… - [Green Witches and Ham: A "Wicked" Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/green-witches-and-ham-a-wicked-review): When it comes to Wicked, there’s nothing more to say but “I LOVE IT”…most ardently. It’s a little bit weird to write a review on something that everybody already knows is good, so instead my take on this is more of a descriptive essay on why I became a fan girl of the musical. I wasn’t able to see the original production on Broadway or other presentations, but nothing can compare to the joy the show brought me last weekend, which made me listen to the soundtrack over and over again. The story is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, Wicked: The… - [First FULL TRAILER features the Guardians of the Galaxy Characters](https://geoffreview.com/movies/first-full-trailer-features-the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-characters): Finally! I have been waiting for a decent Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer that isn’t just a few seconds long. Starring an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper,  and Lee Pace, Guardians of the Galaxy would be about a group of inter-galactic outcasts who are “forced” to work with each other in order to save the cosmos from an impending threat.  The premise isn’t something very unique, but the movie does look very promising by the looks of its trailer below: I can already tell that this may be as funny as it is… - [5 monumental Blunders of The Monuments Men: A Forewarning / Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/5-monumental-blunders-of-the-monuments-men-a-forewarning-review): A hostage. That’s what I was when we were in the theatre watching this movie. Maybe I was a willing victim but a victim nonetheless. A powerhouse cast will definitely make you watch this, but be warned: not everything that presents itself as a story about art is art. Said to say I was one of those who fell for the cool poses of Clooney, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchet, Bill Murray, John Goodman and Hugh Bonneville in the movie poster. One thing positive I can say though is that it’s a straight-forward honest film in a way. But that’s the only… - [Man and Machine: A "Robocop" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/man-and-machine-a-robocop-review): Yep, I am part of the generation who knows that this is a remake because we’ve seen the older film. Dammit I feel so ancient. In the year 2028, the US Military have started using “Robot soldiers” in battle instead of having a well..organic military force. OmniCorp, the company behind the robot technology, is aiming to extend the reach of their business in civilian law enforcement – something which the public is not yet very open to and prevented by law through the Dreyfus Act. In an effort to sway public opinion, the company equipped policeman Alex Murphy, who has been… - [Juno Movie Star Ellen Page comes out as Gay](https://geoffreview.com/movies/juno-movie-star-ellen-page-comes-out-as-gay): There has been a lot of speculation over Ellen Page’s sexuality for years, but she finally cleared things up and broke her silence when she came out as gay at a Human Rights Campaign conference last Friday. Page, who  apparently was already 26 years old (I always thought she was younger considering her height),  shared for around 8 minutes in front of a crowd of educators and counselors how she “suffered for years because she was scared to come out”. Ellen starred as a pregnant teenager in the 2007 Canadian-American film Juno. You can view her speech in the video below:… - [Valentine's Day Video: Dumb Ways to Valentine](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/valentines-day-video-dumb-ways-to-valentine): I’m not sure if you’re familiar with Dumb Ways to Die (if you aren’t you should search it up!), the viral public service campaign by Metro Trains in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. McCann Melbourne was behind this brilliant campaign, generating millions of views on Youtube, downloads of the mobile game version, and even spawning copycat parodies. You can check out the video here. This Valentine’s Day, McCann Australia reminds us again to be safe (with whatever it is you’re going to do with your hunny *wink wink*) with another horrifyingly cute video. Dumb Ways to Valentine! Moral of the video, love is… - [Con-couple: An 'American Hustle" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/con-couple-an-american-hustle-review): This is one of those times when much more than anything else, it’s the cast in the movie poster that make you want to see a movie. Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) are con artists who trick desperate and unsuspecting “clients” into a loan scam. They are a perfect match, working well with each other in their so-called business until they have grown big enough to be noticed and caught red-handed by FBI agent Richard “Richie” DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). However, Richie seeks to catch bigger fish and strikes a deal with the con-couple, promising to release them… - [Scarlett Johansson is a sexy Man-eater in Under the Skin](https://geoffreview.com/movies/scarlett-johansson-is-a-sexy-man-eater-in-under-the-skin): Guys will be cringing with this one. Under the Skin is an indie-ish film based on a 2000 novel by Michel Faber of the same name. Starring Scarlett Johansson (because who can lower down men’s defences like her?), the film is about an alien sent to Earth to prey upon unsuspecting men, who naturally is unable to resist her deadly appeal. The premise has horny written all over it but other than that it doesn’t really sound enticing. However, just take a look at its first full trailer below and you might change your mind: Under the Skin Trailer This is… - [Game of Thrones Season 4 15-minute Featurette gives you a Behind the Scene Sneak Peek](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/game-of-thrones-season-4-15-minute-featurette-gives-you-a-behind-the-scene-sneak-peek): Because I know you’ve been waiting for it the whole year. HBO has released a nearly 15-minute featurette of the much anticpated fourth season of Game of Thrones. This has been the best teaser of the series I have seen so far – treating us to behind the scene sneak peeks, previews of the upcoming episodes, and the cast’s amusing responses to some questions thrown out by fans over Twitter. Want to know the favourite character of each member of the cast? Check out the featurette yourself: Game of Thrones Season 4 Teaser Trailer – Featurette Goosebumps right? RIGHT??? This season,… - [Building Bricks: A "The Lego Movie" Review emmet brickowski](https://geoffreview.com/movies/building-bricks-a-the-lego-movie-review-emmet-brickowski): Aaahhh this brings back a lot of childhood memories…some of them involving so much pain from stepping on a Lego piece. Emmet Brickowski is a pretty ordinary lego construction worker who goes with his day by the book.  The moment he wakes up he goes on his usual every day routine guided by an instruction booklet – getting dressed for work, watching TV with his plant, singing along to the annoyingly catchy pop song “Everything is Awesome” – and he seems to be happy about it. One day he stumbles upon a relic – The Piece of Resistance – making him… - [Stranded at Sea: An "All is Lost" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/stranded-at-sea-an-all-is-lost-review): SM Cinema invited me to see the advanced screening of All is Lost at SM Megamall’s Director’s Club cinema earlier this week. It was my first time to explore and get around SM Megamall’s new wing, which apparently is going to be reserved for International brands like Uniqlo, H&M, River Island, among others. This new area of SM Megamall exuded an aura of chicness and flair, not just because it’s housing world-class fashion brands, but also because the style and structure of the place itself seemed to be designed for a more sophisticated market. It actually made me think of a… - [Have Your Revenge against Flappy Bird with Squishy Bird!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/have-your-revenge-against-flappy-bird-with-squishy-bird): Are you frustrated beyond words at how that freakin bird just can’t get its shit together and fly properly? Are you infuriated at the fact that in spite of how focused you get, this infernal beast still finds a way to bump its head on those copycat pipes? Now’s your chance to have your revenge! Moahahaha!!! My friend, I present to you Squishy Bird! Our redemption from this endless loop of tapping and flapping and cursing your workmate. The “Flappy Birds” would come flapping their why through some pipes, and as they do – SQUISH EM! SQUISH AS MANY AS YOU… - [Found Footage Fatigue: A "Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/found-footage-fatigue-a-paranormal-activity-the-marked-ones-review): I don’t know why the “Paranormal” movies had a certain appeal to me. In spite of getting bored with the earlier films of the franchise, I still watch whenever a new Paranormal movie comes out. Set a few months after the fourth film, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (aka Pranormal Activity 5), follows Jesse and his bestfriend Hector who seem to be having the time of their lives doing crazy antics just like normal teenage boys do. However, after they explore the apartment of Jesse’s deceased neighbour, strange things started happening, and Jesse seemed to have developed supernatural abilities. It was… - [Top 10 movies you can watch on your date this February 2014](https://geoffreview.com/movies/top-10-movies-you-can-watch-on-your-date-this-february-2014): If only I had a date to watch these movies with. I wish February 14 flies by fast! Yeah, I’m bitter like that. Vampire Academy Release Date: February 7, 2014Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, half human/vampire, guardians of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discretely within our world. Her legacy is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi. This is her story. The Lego Movie Release Date: February 7, 2014An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. The… - [Bayan o Sarili: A "HENERAL LUNA" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/bayan-o-sarili-a-heneral-luna-review): By: Gio Potes – 17 years stuck in the shelf proved to be worth it for the historical epic HENERAL LUNA’s timely upcoming release. First intended for television, Tarog’s feature is a masterful “work of fiction based on facts” that’s needed to be seen by everyone who considers himself a patriotic Filipino. HENERAL LUNA recounts the last days of Gen Antonio Luna as commander of the Philippine revolution during the American occupation. We go back to a time when he was continually pinned down by conflict not brought upon by colonialists but by the very governing body who appointed him, while… - [Choose your Noodles: A "Four Seasons Hotpot City" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/choose-your-noodles-a-four-seasons-hotpot-city-review): Hot pot is the best way to eat a full meal without getting too heavy in the tummy. Everything’s cooked in light broth, but still full of flavour. We’ve been hearing a lot about Four Seasons Hot Pot recently, so we visited it last week in spite of the fact that it’s all the way in Pasay City. And to make sure that I get the most out of the buffet, I didn’t have breakfast that morning. It was worth it because I enjoyed my lunch! Here are the highlights of our hotpot buffet experience: So many choices yet sashimi needs… - [These 3 Inside Out Short Films are too Cute not to See](https://geoffreview.com/movies/these-3-inside-out-short-films-are-too-cute-not-to-see): I know some of you are probably busy taking online quizzes to know “Which Inside Out Character are you?”  (I haven’t taken any coz’ I’m pretty sure that I’d be Anger), but I think you’ll want to make some time for these “shorts” from the Inside-Out movie. Part of the film’s charm and humor comes from the fact that we also get a glimpse of the Emotions inside other people’s heads aside from Riley. We get more of this fun during the post-credits, where we see the Emotions in people (and even animals) in the neighbourhood, including some boy that Riley meets in… - [6 WeChat Tips and Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know](https://geoffreview.com/technology/6-wechat-tips-and-tricks-you-probably-didnt-know): I’ve been using WeChat for quite some time now, but only for its basic text and voice messaging functions.  I’m already happy with how I’ve been using it so far to connect with friends (and making new friends lol), but a few changes for the better would never hurt. Here are 6 WeChat “lifehacks” that should make your conversations so much smoother. 1. Use your voice as a password This is a level of security reminiscent of spy movies. WeChat’s Voiceprint feature lets you use your voice as a password to access your account. Once enabled, the WeChat system will recognize… - [Spy in Style: "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/spy-in-style-the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e-review): Admittedly, I was clueless about the The Man from U.N.C.L.E. TV show, since I was born a few decades later after it’s first episode. If it weren’t for Henry Cavill’s name on the posters, I wouldn’t think about checking it out in the first place. The first thing that came to my mind was “how swanky”! Well, this is a Guy Ritchie film, after all. Set in 1963 during the Cold War, CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) was tasked to track down Gaby Teller (Alicia Vikander), to get clues about the location of her missing father, who also happened to… - [Wine without the Drama: A “Planet Grapes” Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/wine-without-the-drama-a-planet-grapes-review): When being offered with wine, the most logical response should be “wine not?”. I mean c’mon, it’s probably the healthiest way to get drunk, not to mention that you instantly feel a lot classier when you’re holding a wine glass. I have a friend who once worked in a wine company and I was able to learn a few things from her like how swirling the wine in the glass brings out the aroma, and which food goes well with which each variety. But aside from these, I’m not really that familiar with the complexities of wine drinking. If you’re like… - [Titanic Disappointment: A "Shingeki no Kyojin: Attack on Titan" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/titanic-disappointment-a-shingeki-no-kyojin-attack-on-titan-review): Is it just me or is this week starting to be a collection of cinematic disappointments? I just saw Fantastic Four 2 days ago and I’m telling you it sucked so bad that at some point it was actually ridiculous. You can just imagine my frustration when fresh from that failure, I was propelled into a bigger disappointment when I went to see Attack on Titan. To me it feels a whole lot worse because I was actually looking forward to this live-action adaptation, and I’m huge a fan of the anime. The success of Rurouni Kenshin and the beauty of the material that the… - [Fantastic Fail: A "Fantastic Four 2015" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/fantastic-fail-a-fantastic-four-2015-review): I started out wondering whether I should NOT see this year’s Fantastic Four because everybody’s been saying that it’s bad, or if I SHOULD see it so I would know how bad it really is. The fact that my friends hated it so much actually made me curious enough to buy a ticket and risk wasting my precious time and money, just to know what the fuss is about. Well, I’ve ended up seeing the movie, and given that most of the people I know already have so much hate for the film, I will try to describe it in the… - [Prime Program: A "Daily's Diet Delivery Service" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/prime-program-a-dailys-diet-delivery-service-review): There are so many diet delivery options right now in Metro Manila, that I’m starting to wonder how these services differ, other than in pricing and menu. Before this, I’ve already tried two – Yummy Diet and Plan:Eat. In terms of service, both options are pretty consistent with their delivery, and I guess the major difference is that Plan:Eat is waaay more affordable than Yummy Diet. The latter however, scored several notches higher when we talk about the quality and taste of the food they prepare. Another diet delivery service that I’ve recently stumbled upon is Daily’s Diet Delivery Service. It’s… - [Mission Impossible's formula of fun and action keeps audience coming back for more](https://geoffreview.com/movies/mission-impossibles-formula-of-fun-and-action-keeps-audience-coming-back-for-more): by Nyx Flores “Desperate times, desperate measures.” Mission Impossible Rogue Nation’s tagline may sound like a cliche but isn’t this what the film franchise is all about? But don’t judge the movie until you’ve watched it, you just might be surprised. The fifth installment of Mission Impossible brings back IMF agent Ethan Hunt and his crew of smart and cunning field agents — William Brandt (Jeremy Renner),  Luther Stickell (Vhing Rames) and Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg). The Impossible Missions Force is under scrutiny by the Senate as CIA Director Alan Hunley (Alec Baldwin) wants the unit shut down. Hunt is on… - [Tech Fest: The SM Cyber Month Tech Sale](https://geoffreview.com/technology/tech-fest-the-sm-cyber-month-tech-sale):  When I tried to recall my purchases last year, I realized that aside from spending so much on food, a huge chunk of my budget actually went to the acquisition of new gadgets. So much that I was even able to make one whole blog post dedicated to those buys. I may not look the part, but I’m actually pretty fond of gizmos, and I like to keep myself up to date with what’s latest in the tech arena. Aside from the food court and the cinemas, one of the areas that I most frequently visit when I’m in an SM… - [Yummy Kitchenaid Easy Recipes: A Pinoy-Themed Cooking Demo with Chef Gino Gonzalez](https://geoffreview.com/food/yummy-kitchenaid-easy-recipes-a-pinoy-themed-cooking-demo-with-chef-gino-gonzalez):   In spite of my love for food, I’m actually helpless when you leave me on my own in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong, I do know the basics like boiling and frying up a few things, but to actually create a dish that’s worthy of serving to guests may be a bit of a challenge to me without some guidance (I’m actually concerned for those wo will eat).   I do recognize though that some of the best-tasting dishes may not be bought at a fancy restaurant, but are actually prepared at home. I’m sure more than a few… - [Customized Candies: A "Made in Candy" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/customized-candies-a-made-in-candy-review): If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll notice that a huge chunk of my posts are desserts. Sugar, it would seem, is my Achilles heel and there’s no more effective way of ruining my diet than by offering me some sugar-loaded treat – I just can’t say no! Other than cakes and ice cream, candies have become one of my go-to food when I wish to up my mood, particularly because they bring back so many childhood memories. It feels nice to reminisce of the days when I didn’t have to count the calories of everything I eat. If you’re… - [Bite-Sized Battle: An "Ant-Man" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/bite-sized-battle-an-ant-man-review): And so it looks like we have a new pair of Avengers coming up our screens pretty soon. And it’s about time don’t you think? Considering that Ant-Man and Wasp were supposed to be two of the original members of the Avengers. Scott Lang is a good man and a loving dad – only one that robs…I’m sorry I mean “burglars” into even highly secured places whenever he becomes desperate and money becomes tough. When he finally gets out of prison, he’s commits himself to leading an honest life for the sake of his daughter. But just when he thought that… - [Bye, Belgian Bars: A "Magnum Manila - Pleasure Store" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/bye-belgian-bars-a-magnum-manila-pleasure-store-review): Before Magnum’s “Pleasure Store” here in Manila closes on July 26, I made sure to make my last hurrah and have a quick visit to experience their sinfully irresistible dessert one last time. I say irresistible because I totally ignored the fact that I’m cheating on my diet for 3 days in a row already! Apparently, no diet program can stand against my love for sugar. The Pleasure Store has to draw its curtains because it apparently is just a pop-up store (yeah I know all that hype and effort, yet just a pop-up!)¸ and it’s supposed to be here for… - [Minion Obsession: A “Minions” Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/minion-obsession-a-minions-review): And so I have finally seen the movie that filled-up my Facebook feed with yellow and blue posts for the past weeks. It’s amazing how something so simple and so trivial quickly capture the fancy of many netizens that it has become a stubborn fad. And I’m not talking about just a certain social class or bracket here – the Minions craze has definitely taken over, and its charm discriminates neither social status nor age. Years before they have met Gru, the Minions have always been searching for a boss that they can serve. Unfortunately things never seem to turn out… - [Affordable Diet Delivery: A "Plan:Eat Program" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/affordable-diet-delivery-plan-eat-diet-delivery-review): Plan Eat Diet Delivery Review I know more than a few people would be able to relate with me when I tell about my struggle to lose more weight. It’s embarrassingly superficial, I know, and it’s not like I’m obese (although I have come to the point where I was already overweight. Those are two different things, by the way.), but I don’t feel comfortable whenever I see my bulging tummy in the mirror. It’s a good thing that my efforts are starting to pay off as I have lost a significant number of pounds over the past months. I started… - [Haunted Lights: A "Poltergeist" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/haunted-lights-a-poltergeist-review): I may be easy to freak out but I do still have high standards when it comes to horror movies. Jump scares  can be fun, but what I consider to be a truly scary horror film is one that follows you out of the cinema, bothering you ‘til you get home, and keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep. I went to see the Poltergeist remake expecting it to make me think twice about getting too close to our TV, but it ended up making me want to get away from the big screen not out of fear, but just… - [More Cheese Please: A "Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/more-cheese-please-a-ginos-brick-oven-pizza-review): It’s been a while since I’ve been to Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza. The last time I was there, I was trying to satisfy my pasta craving after binge-watching Italian cooking shows on TV. Actually, it doesn’t matter whether I’m yearning for pasta and pizza or not, Gino’s can please my appetite any time. Instead of trying to exude a Mediterranean mood, the interiors at Gino’s look more of an industrial Texan barbeque house, with the brownish red color scheme reminding me of a barbeque shack. Add to that the industrial lights hanging from the wood panelling (which seemed to be really… - [A Fiesta of Filipino Food: A "Three Sisters Restaurant of Pasig" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/a-fiesta-of-filipino-food-a-three-sisters-restaurant-of-pasig-review): Oh how I miss home-cooked food. Ever since I decided to live away from my family, most of the food that I eat are either served to me in a food establishment, or taken home from one. I guess this is why it is easy for me to appreciate restaurants or even just carenderias who offer family specialties, especially those that have been handed down for several generations. One such resto is Three Sisters’ Restaurant of Pasig. It has a rich history given the fact that it was started waaay back in 1941 by Lola Rosa Francisco, who put up a… - [Carnivore Craving: A "Yoree Korean Barbecue Dining" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/carnivore-craving-a-yoree-korean-barbecue-dining-review): Nov 2015 UPDATE: My friends and I went back to Yoree a few days ago and sadly, the experience wasn’t as desirable as the first time we visited 🙁 They had no lettuce in stock for the samgyeopsal, service wasn’t as good as we hoped, the food didn’t seem to be as enjoyable. Hopefully it was an isolated case. I’m having one of those episodes when I’m craving for something and I can’t stop babbling about it until I have a bite. This time, it’s grilled meat so I was nagging my workmates about having a quick lunch at Sambokojin to satisfy… - [Frighteningly Fun: An "Insidious: Chapter 3" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/frighteningly-fun-an-insidious-chapter-3-review): “I always wanted to know how I will go. Please tell me friend, how I will end.” Just like the first movie, the third chapter of the Insidious Franchise got me exclaiming “oh shit!” every now and then. It’s full of startling scare tactics that I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone who has a weak heart. Quinn Brenner (Stephanie Scott) is convinced that her dead mom is trying to get in touch with her from the afterlife. She asks for the help of Elise (Lin Shayne), a psychic who can communicate with the dead. Elise discovers that someone really is reaching… - [WeChat launches WeRewards Program: More Freebies and Promos for Users!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/wechat-launches-werewards-program-more-freebies-and-promos-for-users): So I was being my stingy self the other day and made a few computations of my personal expenses for the past month. Unsurprisingly, I found out that a huge chunk of my expenses go to my food trips and movie dates. As a food and movie blogger I always think of these as necessary expenditures however, I’m starting to realize that I should probably start getting myself in control when visiting restaurants or buying movie tickets! It was this sudden urge to be thriftier that led me to discover that I can actually get free original DVDs of blockbuster movies… - [When Google is God: An "Ex Machina" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/when-google-is-god-an-ex-machina-review): Lately I’ve been “craving” for a thought-provoking film that makes you go wtf and keep you awake at night contemplating the “what ifs” that the movie made you think about. Ex Machina seemed like a good candidate and although it isn’t as brain-wracking as Inception or Predestination, it is still one smart and stylish film – enough to satisfy my appetite for a good flick. Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) is a computer programmer working for Bluebook – the world’s biggest search engine. Caleb apparently wins in a staff lottery that lets him stay over for a week at the private home/research facility of… - [Wrath of Nature: A "San Andreas" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/wrath-of-nature-a-san-andreas-review): This is one timely movie, given the paranoia here in the Philippines right now of a possible earthquake. This gives us a good picture of how an earthquake of this scale might look and feel like. The San Andreas Fault starts to shift, causing a 9.1 magnitude earthquake that leaves major cities in chaos. Amidst all the rubble, firefighter Raymond ‘Ray’ Gaines (Dwayne Johnson) does everything in his capability to rescue his family. Just when they thought that the disaster is over, a more devastating catastrophe looms. San Andreas Trailer It’s been a while since I’ve seen a good disaster film,… - [Nachos Y Carne: A "Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/nachos-y-carne-a-silantro-fil-mex-cantina-review): The carnivore in me was all giddy when my friends and I got together for dinner one night at Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina.  In spite of being tucked deep within Kapitolyo, Pasig, Silantro wouldn’t be hard to miss with the long line of waiting customers eager to get a table to have a bite of their specialty grubs.     Dinnertime wasn’t a very good idea to visit because the waiting time was too long, and the seats were limited, so we had to be extra patient while waiting to have a table. I suggest that you avoid peak hours and try not to… - [Flashbacks from the Future: A "Tomorrowland" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/flashbacks-from-the-future-a-tomorrowland-review): I’m all for the whole optimism, glass is half-full business but Tomorrowland just did a shitty job at making a movie out of it. There’s goes my review in just one sentence. Britt Robertson (Casey Newton) gets her hands on a mysterious pin that “magically” transports her to a futuristic place hidden somewhere in space and time called Tomorrowland. However, the pin runs out of juice, and she now needs the help of an inventor named Frank Walker (George Clooney) in order to get back. She later finds out that Tomorrowland is no longer as beautiful as she first saw it,… - [Feminist Fury: A "Mad Max: Fury Road" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/feminist-fury-a-mad-max-fury-road-review): “Where must we go…we who wander these wastelands in search of our better selves?” -The First History Man Now this is one movie that had me gripping on to my arm-rests and sitting on the edge of my seat for 2 hours. It hardly gave me enough time to sit back and calm my nerves, as I was bombarded with one hardcore action right after another, that I ended up wanting to become a machine-gun wielding drag-racer after I left the cinema. In this installment of the original 1979 Mad Max film, Tom Hardy takes on the role of “Mad” Max… - [Dieting on Delicious: A Yummy Diet Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/yummy-diet-review-yummy-diet-plan-keto): Yummy Diet Review: It’s hard to describe the struggle when you’re a food blogger yet you’re also watching your weight at the same time. Ever since I’ve started writing about food (which I really love!), I’ve gained a great deal of weight, getting to 145lbs from a mere 120-ish.   I recently enrolled for a full-year membership at  the gym, and during the fitness evaluation, it was found out that my current weight is actually still normal given my age and height however, it’s the composition of what makes up this weight that is a bit problematic. My body has more… - [Summertime in Singapore: Day 4](https://geoffreview.com/food/summertime-in-singapore-day-4): In spite of us falling in love with Singapore in just a few days (the smooth traffic and the friendly cab drivers are a total breather from the congestion of Manila), Day 4 would have us saying goodbye to the Lion City . Grace went ahead on an earlier flight, while I stayed behind with the other girls to make the most of our last day. Catching the Creative Bug at Haji Lane Haji Lane looked just like a worn-down alley at night, but in the morning it transforms into a colorful street that hispters and OOTD takers would love. The whole… - [Summertime in Singapore: Day 3](https://geoffreview.com/food/summertime-in-singapore-day-3): I initially thought that Day 3 of our Singapore trip would be even less eventful than Day 2, since I didn’t really have much in my itinerary. The others had shopping and Night Safari in their schedules, but I figured maybe I’d let my wallet rest for a while. We were up and early for the conference because we were looking forward to Gap Kim, Google’s Head of Ads Marketing, Asia Pacific, and his talk on  Developing an Effective Content Marketing Strategy. His insights on the Zero Moment of Truth (this isn’t a new concept but very relevant nonetheless) would be… - [#QikOrItDidntHappen: Connecting with Friends is More Fun with Skype Qik](https://geoffreview.com/technology/qikoritdidnthappen-connecting-with-friends-is-more-fun-with-skype-qik): My phone’s been beeping for a new kind of notification the past few days. My friends and I can’t seem to get enough of sending each other quirky videos over Skype Qik, and we’re having loads of fun that sometimes we don’t send texts or make calls anymore!  Looks like it’s going to be “Goodbye chat” and “Hello video-chat!” for us for now. Skype Qik is basically a video-messaging app that lets you instantly send video messages to your friends (or group of friends) in your phone. Picture this: instead of just sharing photos of what you’re having for lunch, how about… - [Top 5 Reasons why Roni is the Fiercest Gal I Know](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/top-5-reasons-why-roni-is-the-fiercest-gal-i-know): I don’t often do articles like this on my blog but I’m going to make an exception this time because this is for someone special. Also, I need to come up with something for this lady on her birthday otherwise she’d be nagging me for weeks for not doing so. Everyone, lemme introduce you to my best friend – Roni (she prefers to be called “Mhika” but imma stick with Roni because it rhymes with macaroni and you know how I love food). We met on our first year in college and we’ve been inseparable ever since, that we’re even neighbors… - [Black Forest Bouquet: Red Ribbon celebrates Mother’s Day!](https://geoffreview.com/food/black-forest-bouquet-red-ribbon-celebrates-mothers-day): Time flies so fast! We just gave my mom birthday presents last month and now in just a few days, we’ll be giving her a Mother’s Day surprise again! Oh well, it’s never too much when it’s your mom, yeah? So far, the presents that we’ve been giving her are bouquets, bags, and pampering sessions. This coming Mother’s Day, we might give her something similar but we have to sweeten things up a little bit more don’t you think? One of the things on top of mind that we could add to our Mama’s Day surprise is Red Ribbon’s  Mother’s Day… - [Suicide, Spirits, and Social Media: An "Unfriended" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/suicide-spirits-and-social-media-an-unfriended-review): I also have my own share of social media horror stories, but these don’t involve vengeful spirits taking over memorialized Facebook accounts or chatting with dead people over Skype. Mine is less dramatic, like clients seeing your rants on Facebook or PR nightmares  of ad agencies. I’m telling you, sometimes these can be as scary as having your dead girlfriend send you an FB message. A high school student named Laura Barns committed suicide after being cyber bullied because of a video of her that was uploaded on Youtube. A year after her death, her childhood friend, Blaire Lily, received mysterious messages… - [Summertime in Singapore: Day 2](https://geoffreview.com/food/summertime-in-singapore-day-2): We packed our Day 1 at Singapore with R and R activities, knowing that the Digital Marketing Show (which is why we were in Singapore in the first place. I should stop being defensive, yeah?) would eat up a bulk of our schedule on days 2 and 3. Nevertheless, we still enjoyed our second day in The Lion City – sometimes good company is all it takes to make a day worthwhile. First Day of Conference We woke up early to get to Suntec City for the Digital Marketing Show. Marketers and brands meet to discuss advanced digital marketing, strategies, and new trends… - [Summertime in Singapore: Day 1](https://geoffreview.com/food/summertime-in-singapore-day-1): I haven’t traveled much outside the Philippines, so I’m really a noob in this whole wanderlust thing that my generation seemed to be obsessed about. I have to admit though that I already need to catch up with my personal goal of trying out new things and experiencing the world, that’s why whenever I get the opportunity to go out of the country and immerse myself to foreign culture, I’d most likely grab it. One of these opportunities came up when we were given the option at work take a part in a Digital Marketing Show in Singapore. This is perfect… - [The 29th Visual Arts Competition Winner!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/the-29th-visual-arts-competition-winner): Remember the Visual Arts Competition I told you a few months back? Well we now have a winner! “Sa May Kanayunan”, by Jean Cheryl Tagyamon, was awarded the grand prize of the 29th Visual Arts Competition (VAC 29) of Directories Philippines Corporation (DPC) and the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) at the SM Megamall on March 24. Her winning photo was taken with a Canon EOS 60D DSLR camera. Her shot featured the silhouette of a young boy with a salakot, checking his mobile phone at sunset in the countryside of San Miguel, Bulacan. Congratulations! - [Zooming In: An "Avengers: Age of Ultron" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/zooming-in-an-avengers-age-of-ultron-review): In spite of my excitement, I wasn’t able to see Avengers as early as I would have wanted to because I was on a Singapore trip the day that it premiered (imma tell you about that in future posts). I would have wanted to be one of the guys who have had first dibs, but seeing it late also had its perks you know, like shorter lines, preferred seats…okay fine I admit that I’m disappointed! In an effort to get closer to world peace and security, the Avengers are reclaiming the scepter of Loki from Hydra, who might use its power… - [Stepping Up My Food Trip with Listerine](https://geoffreview.com/food/stepping-up-my-food-trip-with-listerine): So many good food yet so little time! My recent trips to Kapitolyo, Maginhawa, and even down south at Paranaque made me realize that there are a lot of new restaurants right now with interesting dishes and creative concepts, that I’m no longer sure where to start. I’ve been resto-hopping the past days and by the looks of my bulging tummy, it would seem I would need to catch up with working-out! Either that or I start eating healthier really soon. I used to have a dilemma with wanting to eat healthy food and giving in to my sudden cravings (especially… - [Legazpi Sunday Market Experience](https://geoffreview.com/food/legazpi-sunday-market-manila-makati): When I go on foodtrips with my friends we often do the usual restaurant-hopping in a certain area. Buuuut we thought we should be more creative with our adventures and go out of our comfort zones every now and then. Hence, we had our Laguna Road/Food trip last year which culminated in a staycation at Sol Y Viento Resorts. This year, we did it the other way around – we first had a nice sleepover at KL Hotel at Makati one Saturday night, and then had a nice gastronomic walk-around at Legazpi Sunday Market the next day. It was my first time to visit the… - [Paradox Play: A "Predestination" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/paradox-play-a-predestination-review): I’ve finally found the movie that can challenge Inception in terms of mind fuckery. I don’t know why this didn’t make as much noise as it should have here in the Philippines, but anyone who is a fan of Nolan’s work should definitely add Predestination to their must-watch list. Jill of TheFoodScout recommended this film to me and man, she really wasn’t kidding when she said that this one’s gonna mess with your mind. Based on Robert A. Heinlein short story “All You Zombies”, the film follows a Temporal Agent (aka time traveler), who is tasked to visit certain points in time to prevent crime… - [My Latest Craving: Silvanas by Sans Rival Cakes & Pastries](https://geoffreview.com/food/my-latest-craving-silvanas-by-sans-rival-cakes-pastries): Everyone, I’d like to introduce you to one of my latest cravings. My brother stayed in Dumaguete for a few months and for the mandatory pasalubong, he brought us several boxes of silvanas from some pastry shop called Sans Rival Cakes & Pastries. Now I haven’t been to Dumaguete, so my first impression was that this shop could have a wittier name, little did I know that it is already a household name in Dumaguete City, and its popularity extends even to some other areas in the Philippines. You couldn’t blame me if I wasn’t impressed at first – aside from… - [Vehicular Warfare: A "Furious 7" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/vehicular-warfare-a-furious-7-review): This has got to be the most talked about installment of the Fast and Furious franchise.  It’s expected to hear a lot of things about a blockbuster movie after it’s released, but what tickled my curiosity was most of the feedback I’ve been  getting were sentimental instead of the hyped-up excitement that the earlier installments made us talk about. I knew it has something to do with Paul Walker but with some people saying that Furious 7 made them teary eyed was something worth checking out in detail. A Climax Collection Furious 7 lived up to the energy and adrenaline-fueled badassery… - [Cups and Clicks: A "Caffera" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/cups-and-clicks-a-caffera-review): The last stop of our recent and short Maginhawa food crawl ended at a quaint coffee shop that has a concept a lot of hipsters will definitely love. Photography and Coffee? Why not? I’ve already heard of Caffera a few times and as you may have guessed, its unique concept earned it a spot in my must-visit establishments in Maginhawa. However, in spite of its one of a kind theme, you may have to manage your expectations a little bit when you’re planning to visit the place. The moment I entered I knew that this isn’t one of those coffee shops… - [Seven Deadly Desserts: A "Wicked Kitchen" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/seven-deadly-desserts-a-wicked-kitchen-review):                                                           The Maginhawa food crawl  that we started at Artsy Café made its next stopover somewhere near the borders of Maginhawa Street at Sikatuna Village. The desserts at Artsy Café didn’t sound very enticing, so my foodie buddies and I decided to go all-out on a sugar rush at Wicked Kitchen. Known for their “Seven sinfully good desserts”, Wicked Kitchen seemed like a perfect place to have an all-dessert binge-eating. The cakes are made to order… - [Rihanna Overkill: A "Home" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/rihanna-overkill-a-home-review): Not a lot of films get to make me do this but I’m currently having Home’s soundtrack on repeat on my laptop. This beat is making me want to put my hands in the air like I just don’t care!!!….Ugh, you’ll get me when you’ve seen the movie. In an effort to get away from the fearsome Gorgs, a cowardly alien race called the Boov have executed a “friendly” invasion on planet Earth, relocating the human natives and taking the rest of the planet for themselves. However, a girl named Tip gets left behind, and with the help of a Boov… - [Art with Your Eats: An Artsy Cafe Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/artsy-cafe-review-maginhawa): Artsy Cafe Review: Maginhawa Street at Teacher’s village never fails to offer me something new every time I visit. New restaurants with new concepts seem to be popping up all over Teacher’s Village all the time, that it seems I would have to go on a food trip every weekend to be able to catch up! Artsy Café is one of those relatively new Maginhawa restaurants I’ve been hearing a lot about lately, and itching to finally visit on a weekend. You won’t miss it when you’re driving along the famed street – with an inviting exterior that seems to suggest that… - [Ground and Grilled: A "Grind & Co." Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/ground-and-grilled-a-grind-co-review): After college I don’t get to hang out that much anymore in the Quezon City area, primarily because my day job is now in BGC and I managed to find a lovely place to stay in Pasig. However I still try to find the time to go back every now and then to Maginhawa to check out what’s new in the popular foodie hub.  Recently though, it occurred to me that If I really wanted to find what’s new and what’s good, I should make some effort in going out of my comfort zone and be more adventurous. It was this… - [Courage and Kindness: A "Cinderella" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/courage-and-kindness-a-cinderella-review): This is one movie that several of my gay friends enjoyed a lot. With all that twirling and curtsying and butterflies fluttering, I can already foresee them daydreaming about a fairy grandmother popping out of nowhere to set free the beautiful princess trapped inside the closet. I’m pretty sure the Prince Charming has also got something to do with why they loved the film Apparently it wasn’t just my gay friends, but even my lady office-mates were also raving about how “kilig” the movie was, and how this version of Cinderella had “more substance and structure” than the usual story that… - [#ChangeIsDelicious: Crunchy Garlic is Bonchon’s Newest Flavor!](https://geoffreview.com/food/changeisdelicious-crunchy-garlic-is-bonchons-newest-flavor): We recently move to our new office earlier this month, and I can really say that our new workplace was more refreshing than the previous one. It reflects our energetic personalities and fun company culture more accurately. Indeed, every now and then we need a little bit of change in our lives to keep our every day from being boring and routinary. The same thing goes for me when we’re talking about food. I’m always on the lookout for something new and exciting, especially that a lot of new restaurants are now coming up with creative dishes and innovative concepts. One… - [Yugoslavian Yum: A "Balkan" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/yugoslavian-yum-a-balkan-review): Balkan has been tickling my curiosity for quite some time now  since I had no idea how Yugoslavian food tastes like. When we finally got the chance to try it, I came with an open mind and got excited to check out a new cuisine. Sadly, this particular “chance” didn’t have a good timing because the place was under renovation when we visited. With that being said, I won’t go much into detail about the interiors however, I will say that it’s good that they’re changing the look of the place, because it felt disoriented and frankly, not that stylish for… - [A Sneak Peek of Vision at Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron - Trailer 3](https://geoffreview.com/movies/a-sneak-peek-of-vision-at-marvels-avengers-age-of-ultron-trailer-3): You have to see the whole trailer til the end! The rest though was meh. - [National Pancake Day: FREE PANCAKES at IHOP!](https://geoffreview.com/food/national-pancake-day-free-pancakes-at-ihop): Tomorrow is the National Pancake Day! Woohoo! Looks like cheat day came earlier for me this week! On March 3, 2015, IHOP Restaurants in the Philippines will be taking part in a unique and beloved IHOP tradition: the National Pancake Day! You know what this means? FREE PANCAKES OMFG!!! From 7 AM to 11PM on Tuesday, March 3rd, all 6 IHOP locations, namely, Bonifacio Global City (opens at 6AM), UP Town Center, SM Mall of Asia, Century City Mall, Filinvest City in Alabang, and Araneta Center will be offering guests the opportunity to enjoy unlimited amounts of their world famous buttermilk… - [Pain Personified: A "The Babadook" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/pain-personified-a-the-babadook-review): If it’s in a word, or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of the Babadook. I have my own memories and horror stories of Parediolia, especially when I was a kid and extra-imaginative. My mind would often make up terrifying figures in the dark out of random piles of clothes in my room, or see scary faces from black patches on our poorly-painted walls. Now that I’m older I just try to comfort myself by thinking that these figures were just imaginary…or at least I hoped they were. After the death of her husband, Amelia (Essie Davis) now bears… - [Swag Vs. Class: A "Kingsman: The Secret Service" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/swag-vs-class-a-kingsman-the-secret-service-review): Kingsman: The Secret Service’ riveting fighting sequences and beautiful combat choreography, made me want to jump into the screen to join the fight! The gripping and gory action coupled  with a badass soundtrack left me in a trance, which also abruptly ended as soon as the action is over, leaving me asking for more. The film’s action has Matthew Vaughn written all over it, reminding me every now and then of all the fun I had with his work on Kick-Ass. The POV gunfights, the slow-mo’s, the graphic  violence, and Colin Firth’s character improvising deadly weapons as he goes along, all… - [Yúshēng and the 12 steps to Lo Hei](https://geoffreview.com/food/yusheng-and-the-12-steps-to-lo-hei): I made several efforts to make 2015 a more fruitful and rewarding year than the previous one – I went to Pink Sister’s Convent at Tagaytay, wore something red on my first day at work, and even ate a significant amount of round fruits and sticky rice cakes on New Year’s eve (at the expense of my New Year’s resolution). In one of my earlier posts, I’ve also told you that part of my efforts was enjoying the Yúshēng (余升) aka The Prosperity Toss Salad, which we happily gobbled up at the BGC branch of Crystal Jade Dining In. The Yúshēng is… - [Messianic Complex: A "Jupiter Ascending" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/messianic-complex-a-jupiter-ascending-review): “Meh”. That was what I thought to myself after leaving the cinema. A few months ago, Jupiter Ascending looked promising judging by its trailers, although I instinctively managed my expectations knowing that this is going to be one of those “You are the chosen one and the fate of all depends on you” kind of movie. But hey, I’m a sucker for sci-fi so it wasn’t really a question whether I should see it or not. It was a good thing though that I already lowered down my standards because man this movie is one huge snooze fest! I am sooo… - [Fifty Shades of Grey: A Rant and A Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/fifty-shades-of-grey-a-rant-and-a-review): First of all, if you’re in the Philippines right now, don’t bother seeing this movie in the cinemas. Censorship and cinema regulation is ridiculously silly, Japanese porn does a better job at blurring. The Rant before the Review What’s up with all the awkward blurring and screen-blocks when the films already got an R-18 rating? I don’t know about you but I think 18-year olds are already mature enough for a little bit of nekkidness, and not stupid enough to know that those sloppy black patches are crappy ways of covering up nudity. You know what, the soft edges of those… - [Excess Baggage: A "That Thing Called Tadhana" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/excess-baggage-a-that-thing-called-tadhana-review): “There are all kinds of love in this world, but never the same love twice”                                                                                      -F. Scott Fitzgerald I know more than a few friends who would be able to relate to all the heartbreak that this movie oh so generously invested on, especially with Valentine’s Day looming around the corner. As simple as the plot may seem, the… - [Boracay in BF: A "Mito's Place" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/boracay-in-bf-a-mitos-place-review): I’m not very familiar with what goes on around the south of Metro Manila because I rarely hang out in that area. The only time I remember going there last year was when I went to a mall (I don’t even remember which one) to catch a Cinemalaya film. Little did I know that there was also a foodie haven tucked discreetly inside, reminiscent of Maginahawa Street at Quezon City, and Pasig City’s Kapitolyo.  The next time you’re in the South and craving for some good food, head to Aguirre Avenue at BF Homes, Parañaque City. The first restaurant that I… - [Spoiled and Rotten: A THE RIOT CLUB Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/spoiled-and-rotten-a-the-riot-club-review): I’ll be honest, when I first saw the trailer the only thing I could think of was how cute these boys are. Douglas Booth, Sam Claflin, Max Irons – they all look so deviously charming in their tailcoats and British accents, that it clouds the fact that the movie was a bit, you know, violent. As I was watching the movie, I thought of the same thing during the first half – aristocratic boys just being boys, which seemed like a satire of the higher social class. My mood suddenly switched later on, and felt disgusted with these characters. Makes me… - [Magic and Music: An Into the Woods Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/magic-and-music-an-into-the-woods-review): Everybody who asked me the past days if I’ve seen Into the Woods got screamed at as I yell to their faces how it’s a must-see movie. Right on the first scene and on the first song I already knew I’m going to love this film. I couldn’t even start at how catchy the songs were! Out of all the relatively recent big screen adaptations of the fairy tales we grew up with, and the twists that the movie makers did to their plots to make them you know, a whole lot less predictable (Hansel and Gretel as witch hunters, Maleficent… - [Geoffreview on Pop Talk: Capitol Commons Episode Snippet](https://geoffreview.com/food/geoffreview-on-pop-talk-capitol-commons-episode-snippet): Image credits to instagram.com/glaizaredux January 17, 2015 was extra special because that’s the day when the Capitol Commons episode of Pop Talk, where I was guest reviewer, aired on GMA News TV. Well, too special to the point of being a bit embarrassing given that my friends prepared a viewing party for me and my relatives gave me a few phone calls out of excitement. Oh well, it’s not every day that I see myself on TV. As mentioned in my earlier post, it was a fun shoot where we had a food crawl at Capitol Commons, visiting 3 of the… - [Past Meets Present: The 29th Visual Arts Competition](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/past-meets-present-the-29th-visual-arts-competition): Do they still hold those poster-making contests in schools? I remember waaay back when I was in High School, I used to be an eager participant every time our SSL holds a poster-making competition. Armed with my oil pastels and a large, crisp, white cartolina, I enthusiastically drew watermelons, cabbages, and different variations of Grow, Glow, and Go foods strategically piled up before a plump boy with a spoon on his hand. Looking back, I knew that I should’ve been more creative with my posters for the Nutrition Month. Even though the past is a long way behind me now, somehow… - [Fortune in Food: Crystal Jade Dining In's New Menu](https://geoffreview.com/food/fortune-in-food-crystal-jade-dining-ins-new-menu): Along with my new year’s resolution to be more physically fit and the (futile) attempt to grow taller by jumping on New Year’s eve, is my shameless hope for a more financially rewarding year ahead. I can’t help it. As a salesperson I’m used to having my life measured in numbers, and one of those numbers I’m pretty enthusiastic about is the one that I see on my bank account (which is always fluctuating by the way). I even remember sprinkling a good amount of rock salt all over my work desk last year because they said it’s supposed to bring… - [Watch Out: Geoffreview on Pop Talk!](https://geoffreview.com/food/watch-out-geoffreview-on-pop-talk): Now this doesn’t happen very often (or happen at all?), but I’m gonna be on TV! Watch out for the January 17, 2015 episode of Pop Talk, where I, together with the ever energetic Pop Talk host Tonipet, Kapuso star Glaiza de Castro, and comedienne Tess Bomb, will go on a food crawlwithin one of the hottest lifestyle havens in the metro that foodies should definitely watch out for – Capitol Commons! New shops and restaurants are popping up all over Capitol Commons, and with the Estancia Mall already opening its doors to eager shoppers, we can already tell that this… - [Rich and Red: A "Caution Hot Spicy Noodle House" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/rich-and-red-a-caution-hot-spicy-noodle-house-review): I went back to Teacher’s Village this weekend and I noticed how it has become a more diverse foodie haven, with lots of new and innovative restaurants popping up in almost every corner. It’s been some time since I went back to our apartment there so aside from the sudden urge to go on a foodtrip along Maginhawa street, I also felt a bit nostalgic and reminisced the good ‘ol college days. But of course, you can’t visit Maginhawa and leave without gobbling up some good food. One of my foodie buddies told me that he heard some good stuff about… - [My 2014 Gadget Haul](https://geoffreview.com/technology/my-2014-gadget-haul): I’m no tech expert but there’s something about gadgets that make me all thrilled and giddy! 2014 has been a pretty rewarding year and when I looked back to check where all my money went (I’m not very good at keeping track), it would seem that aside from food and movies, a huge chunk of my moolah went to the purchase of techy thingamajigs. Allow me to present to you, my 2014 gadget haul! It may not be much compared to some tech bloggers I know, but hey, don’t you think they’re lovely? Admittedly, these are no longer the latest generation… - [#ExploreWorldwide: My #AcerYugatechQuizNight Experience (and a quick Acer Iconia Tab 8 Review too!)](https://geoffreview.com/technology/exploreworldwide-my-aceryugatechquiznight-experience-and-a-quick-acer-iconia-tab-8-review-too): I was never the lucky type when it comes to raffles and other games of luck. My officemates can testify to that – we once had a gimmick within our department where we get to draw lots from a bowl of rolled papers with goodies written on them like Starbucks credits, Salon GCs, and even a Powerbank. Now the catch is, out of the 22 lots, 3 of them are “Try Agains” and guess what; I got to pick 2 of the 3. How unlucky can I get? Now this isn’t a recent thing.  I also remember several instances when I… - [When Second is First: A "2nd's" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/when-second-is-first-a-2nds-review): Update: 2nd’s is temporarily closed but will be back soon. Tucked discreetly inside Building 1 at Bonifacio High Street is a small yet classy restaurant serving sophisticated dishes for the more refined palate. From the name itself, you can already tell that 2nd’s is located at the second floor of the building, with a lone signage as the only indicator of the place. From this, you can feel that the restaurant exudes an aura of exclusivity, yet it is one that also tells that you are up for a really good meal ahead of you. Of course, I couldn’t resist getting… - [Touring Teletech: A Quick Visit at Teletech's Araneta Cubao Site](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/touring-teletech-a-quick-visit-at-teletechs-araneta-cubao-site): It’s been a bit hectic in the office lately. With the holidays fast approaching, brands and advertisers are all giddy to start up their own Christmas campaigns and holiday promos. Man, if my time-management skills were off just for a moment, I’d probably be freaking out already! However, what keeps me sane in spite of the freakishly tight schedule and incessant demands of clients, is that I have a healthy working environment and pretty cool people to work with. “We have fun while getting the work done!” – I’d often hear that whenever we’re asked about how we do our jobs.… - [Nomnom'in N'Awlins: A "New Orleans" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/nomnomin-nawlins-a-new-orleans-review): I’ve seen on Mad TV that New Orleans (in Louisiana) is known pretty much for their Jambalaya and Barbecue Slab Ribs. With this, I remembered that there’s a New Orleans restaurant right beside Clawdaddy’s from where I work, so when I was given the offer, I went ahead and tried these two dishes that were said to be a specialty of the city. Seafood Jambalaya – Php 435.00 Now would you look at that beauty. One look and I didn’t think twice about digging in to the colorful mix of Creole rice casserole with holy trinity, okra, Andouille sausages, calamari, white shrimp,… - [Sharing Seafood: A Clawdaddy's Review (and an Intro to Taggo too!)](https://geoffreview.com/food/sharing-seafood-a-clawdaddys-review-and-an-intro-to-taggo-too): I’ve been to Clawdaddy’s a couple of times since it’s just a few steps away from where I work. We usually go there when our bosses are in a good mood and they start treating every body for lunch (or when they’re gullible enough to give in to our pleas for free food). Clawdady’s especially, have been one of our go-to restaurants for lunch outs because of their generous servings of good foodstuff. Clawdaddy’s take pride in their seafood, with their menu targeting meals shared by groups, rather than individual dining. This is why most of their dishes are served in… - [Taiwan Bicycles Provides Clean and Green Traveling Options in Metro Manila](https://geoffreview.com/technology/taiwan-bicycles-provides-clean-and-green-traveling-options-in-metro-manila): Getting around Manila is a constant struggle for many Filipinos. It is very difficult for many to be able to find transportation to get from one location to another. The congested roads and the infamous Manila traffic add to the problems when it comes to traveling in the city. Public transportation such as the MRT and LRT doesn’t prove to be useful as well with the long queues that commuters have to face every day. With many trying to come up with alternative solutions the aforementioned problems, one practical and affordable solution to this problem is to ride a bicycle. Though… - [Taiwan Excellence helps Filipino Mothers create Excellent Lifestyles at Home](https://geoffreview.com/technology/taiwan-excellence-helps-filipino-mothers-create-excellent-lifestyles-at-home): Mothers always know best. They are the heart of the family—comforting, nurturing, and loving each family member. They take pains to create a happy and healthy home, embracing many roles: that of a cook, a nanny, a janitor, a nurse, a driver, a doctor, a teacher. At home or away from the confines of the house, they continue to embrace their multiple roles, juggling their responsibilities masterfully. All mothers desire the same thing for their families: only the best products that they could get for their loved ones for them to have a wonderful and excellent life. Thankfully, there is one… - [Watch the Banned Uncut Trailer of Tragic Theater](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/watch-the-banned-uncut-trailer-of-tragic-theater): MTRCB banned this trailer of Tragic Theater, for being “too scary”for public viewing. The heck. Mind you, this is a horror film, so the scarier the better right? If there’s one thing that a horror movie has to do in its trailer, it’s to convince the viewers that it’s going to scare the sh*t outta them. Why would I go and see scary movie if the trailer doesn’t give me the creeps? Good thing MTRCB’s rulings don’t extend to Youtube (or this blog, I hope), so we can still take a look at the trailer in question. Check it out below… - [Bring an Excellent Christmas to Your Loved Ones](https://geoffreview.com/technology/bring-an-excellent-christmas-to-your-loved-ones): If you’ve seen one of my posts afew weeks ago, you’d know that I’m already prepping myself up for the holiday shopping. It may sound like I’m going to be spending for myself, but truth is majority of those purchases would be for gifts and pasalubongs for the nieces and nephews. Gone are the days when Christmas meant receiving gifts for me. Now, I’m the one who’s doing the giving. I’ve never felt so old. I’ve already bought of my nephews the Jansport bag that he was asking for, although there’s one more thing in my list that’s yet to be… - [Disney's 2015 Cinderella Movie Releases New Trailer](https://geoffreview.com/movies/disneys-2015-cinderella-movie-releases-new-trailer): Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, and Helena Bonham Carter! Fast forward to March 2015, please! The latest trailer and official synopsis below: Cinderella 2015 Trailer The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella’s father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant… - [Buffets Below 500 Series Part 3: A “Ristorante Bigoli” Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/buffets-below-500-series-part-3-a-ristorante-bigoli-review): An Italian breakfast buffet…now that’s something new to my ears. I was up unusually early last Sunday, partly because my best friend won’t let me oversleep peacefully, and was already up and groggy at 6am (WTF, right?!). Since we’re practically 10 minutes away from Eastwood, she was asking me to have a breakfast buffet at Somethin’ Fishy (it’s also below Php 500.00, around Php 199.00 if I’m not mistaken), and maybe also have a few bottles of beer. Now I’m not really in the mood for alcohol this early on a Sunday morning, so we looked around for other options and… - [Nolan’s Geometry Class: An "Interstellar" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/nolans-geometry-class-an-interstellar-review): ”Do not go gentle into that good night, old age should burn and rage at close of day. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” To the followers of Nolan, I agree that Interstellar is stellar, if not, one for the classics. For the haters, the purists with their rigid Science hammers, go on, deconstruct Nolan’s world all you want. I leave the debate on how scientifically accurate a 3 hour sci-fi is to our physicist friends. Interstellar Trailer We go to the unchartered territory of the family and the social ramifications of Nolan’s world. At first glance, the premise of… - [Living an Excellent Lifestyle: The Taiwan Excellence Campaign](https://geoffreview.com/technology/living-an-excellent-lifestyle-the-taiwan-excellence-campaign): With Christmas fast approaching, everyone is saving up for their holiday shopping. It’s the time of the year where it’s a bit more reasonable to spend, although sometimes we don‘t really have much choice when the kids already use their puppy eyes to make us buy those expensive gifts. My nephew for example is asking for a new schoolbag, and I might also get him a new laptop for school. With money really hard to come by these days, I have to make sure that the things I buy during my Christmas shopping are worth the buck – gifts that would… - [Superhero Club: A "Big Hero 6" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/superhero-club-a-big-hero-6-review): Robots, Engineers, and an overdose of cuteness – of course they had to be Asian! Inspired by Marvel’s Big Hero 6 (you gotta check it out, it’s more badass), Disney’s Big Hero 6 tells us about a group of newbie superheroes who took it upon themselves to defeat a mysterious Kabuki-masked villain.  Our team of young crime-fighters are led by Hiro Hamada, a 14-year old robotics prodigy who, together with a medical robot called Baymax, is determined to find out if the bad guy that they’re after has anything to do with his brother’s death. Big Hero 6 Trailer    … - [For the Girls who're trying to be "The Cool Girl" - An Excerpt from GONE GIRL](https://geoffreview.com/movies/for-the-girls-whore-trying-to-be-the-cool-girl-an-excerpt-from-gone-girl): “Men always say that as the defining compliment, don’t they? She’s a cool girl. Being the Cool Girl means I am a hot, brilliant, funny woman who adores football, poker, dirty jokes, and burping, who plays video games, drinks cheap beer, loves threesomes and anal sex, and jams hot dogs and hamburgers into her mouth like she’s hosting the world’s biggest culinary gang bang while somehow maintaining a size 2, because Cool Girls are above all hot. Hot and understanding. Cool Girls never get angry; they only smile in a chagrined, loving manner and let their men do whatever they want.… - [Not Your Typical #FirstWorld Marriage: A "Gone Girl" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/not-your-typical-firstworld-marriage-a-gone-girl-review): “We have each other — everything else is background noise” If you have a relationship that needs saving, you may want to head to the cinemas to see Gone Girl. A movie about a fucked up first-world marriage might just be what a dysfunctional couple needs. David Fincher will draw you the sickest possible thing a relationship could be that you’d think you’re the luckiest wife/husband in the world.  Gone Girl Trailer Set in a world so familiar, the characters Nick and Amy, brought to life by Ben Affleck and Rosumund Pike, becomes headline news too scandalous for our voyeuristic minds… - [Dining In Delight: A "Crystal Jade Dining IN" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/dining-in-delight-a-crystal-jade-dining-in-review): When thinking about having authentic Chinese food here in the Philippines, one of the first places that come to mind would definitely be Binondo. I’ve been itching to finally go on a Binondo Food Trip for several months now but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to work that out yet with my food trip buddies. However it would seem that I don’t have to travel all the way to Manila to get a good dose of Chinese cooking since apparently, satisfying this craving would be just a few blocks away from where I work! Lunch was extra special last week when… - [Write Your Own Story: A "The Book of Life" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/write-your-own-story-a-the-book-of-life-review): Do you want to hear a story fit for Halloween? Of course, you do! I know you’ve already heard a lot of stories about the dead, but the one that I want you to hear (and see!) would be different. You see, this story comes with a wager made by gods of death. Yes, some of the characters die, but as you might expect from a story about Halloween, they don’t stay dead. But that’s not what’s unique about the story that I wanted you to see. What’s distinctive about this story is that fact that it is not just about… - [#ShareACoke: The Happiest Thank You](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/shareacoke-the-happiest-thank-you): I remember when I attended a talk on Sales and Account Management a few years ago, and the facilitator was telling us about creating rapport with your prospective client. There were the usual slides on kinesics, verbal and non-verbal communication behaviors, research, and a few more of those “tips” and “techniques” on creating a good first impression and turning that potential sale into an opportunity.  However, what struck me the most during that time was when the facilitator asked, what’s the sweetest thing that people you just met (including potential customers) may hear from you in an initial conversation? The answer?… - [Full HD Trailer of Avengers: Age of Ultron Features the Hulkbuster Armor!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/full-hd-trailer-of-avengers-age-of-ultron-features-the-hulkbuster-armor): Ultron (James Spader) Goosebumps! Goosebumps all over I’m tellin’ ya! Quicksliver, Scarlet Witch, The Hulkbuster, and the first time that we hear Ultron speak. Need I say more? Ah yes, we also hear clues that in this movie, Tony Stark himself may have something to do with the creation of Ultron. Probaby the reason why Ultron looked very similar to the Iron Man armour…only creepier. The Hulkbuster Armor Quicksliver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) Fast forward to May 2015, please? Credits to the images, synopsis, and materials  used in this post go to “JoBlo”, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and/or… - [Tour for the Taste Buds: Best Food Forward 2014](https://geoffreview.com/food/tour-for-the-taste-buds-best-food-forward-2014): You can just tell how much people love desserts by the number of sugary entries in this year’s Best Food Forward. We saw a lot of cupcakes, cookies, chocolates, and more cakes! No wonder everyone in the venue seemed to be in a heightened sugar rush! Cookies from The Bald Chef And so we went around tasting, buying, and asking (mostly tasting, actually) about the specialty recipes laid out before the guests that night. Sadly, because we came in a bit late, some of our favorites during the preview already sold-out all their goodies and ran out of samples to share. However,… - [Over 20K Teachers gather at the PLDT Home Gabay Guro Grand Gathering 2014](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/over-20k-teachers-gather-at-the-pldt-home-gabay-guro-grand-gathering-2014): Seeing all those teachers gathered at SM MOA Arena for the PLDT Gabay Guro Grand Gathering made me sentimental and reminisce of how much fun (and at some times, terrifying) my highschool teachers made my fragile, adolescent years. Looking back, I realize that a huge part of my childhood was honed not just by family and friends, but also by my teachers. My memories of highschool are still vividly clear, and making me wish that even just for a brief moment, we can revisit those memories, back inside a classroom where we met our lifelong friends and second parents. I remember… - [Charaptor Review: Buffets Below 500 Series Part 2](https://geoffreview.com/food/charaptor-review-charaptor-blog-review): Charaptor Review: One of our readers recommended in our earlier Buffets Below 500 post, that we may want to include in our “Buffet List”, this unlimited-ihaw restaurant in Makati called Charaptor Charcoal Barbecue Bar. Being the carnivore that I am, I already started drooling by the mention of “unlimited-ihaw”, so the rest of the buffet restaurants we were planning to visit were rescheduled to make way for this char-grill heaven. Located at Kamagong corner Aranga Streets at Makati City, it’s a bit challenging to get to Charaptor if it’s your first visit because you’ll need to have a good sense of direction… - [Dolls and Demons: An "Anabelle" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/dolls-and-demons-an-anabelle-review): I have just developed an irrational fear of elevators. Thank you Anabelle, now I will have to take the fire exit every time I want to get up to my unit…wait, the fire exit isn’t safe either??? Anabelle Trailer We had a good scare when we saw The Conjuring, but one of the most memorable elements in the film was the “pretty” doll named Anabelle who, in spite of her (thankfully) brief appearance in the movie, was forever etched into our memories, and converted more than a few of us into pediophobics.  It left a special mark in our meek, fearful,… - [A GASTRONOMIC FAIR: BEST FOOD FORWARD 2014 PREVIEW + CONTEST](https://geoffreview.com/food/a-gastronomic-fair-best-food-forward-2014-preview-contest): When you’re invited to a special and exclusive preview of the country’s much-awaited food fair, you don’t say no. So off I went to The Blackboard by Chef Michel with an empty stomach in tow, and took that gastronomic adventure with a few of Best Food Forward’s partners and concessionaires. My tummy was happy! Take a sneak peek of what to expect from BFF 2014 below: Love, Agnessi I stopped by the stall of Love, Agnessi. first to have a taste of their Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate and White Chocolate & Macadamia cookies. These baked goodies are a bit crunchy on… - [These Posters for all the Jump Street Sequels are Hilarious!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/these-posters-for-all-the-jump-street-sequels-are-hilarious): One of the best gems in 22 Jump Street is in the closing credits where the movie made fun of itself with a series of spoofs of sequels all the way to 43 and even 2121 Jump Street. It’s hilarious I’m telling ya, and it’s actually one of the parts that I enjoyed the most from the movie! Some of them were more memorably amusing than the others like numbers 38 and 42, but I’ve also been wanting to recall the rest for some good laugh.  I finally found them from imgur earlier today! I’m telling you you’ve got to see… - [The New Title of the Taken 3 Movie will make you Cringe](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-new-title-of-the-taken-3-movie-will-make-you-cringe): Image from JoBlo. Credits to Photo: Sam Urdank, 20th Century Fox I recall Liam Neeson saying that there definitely won’t be a Taken 3 because “that’s just bad parenting“. Well apparently, Bryan Mills doesn’t do very well in the daddy department, because yep it was earlier announced that there would be a third installment to this blockbuster franchise. And the title’s gonna be (wait for it)…TAK3N. Ugh, sounds like the name of some hopeless rapper if you ask me. Image from JoBlo. Credits to Photo: Sam Urdank, 20th Century Fox But the (good?) thing is nobody’s gonna get “taken” this time. Our badass daddy’s… - [Small but Significant: Redefining Volunteerism for a #HealthierPH](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/small-but-significant-redefining-volunteerism-for-a-healthierph): I know it’s still a few months away but this early, I’m already giddy with excitement about seeing the first part of Hunger Games: Mokingjay. I saw its trailer again last weekend when I was in the cinemas to see Lupin III, and that brief moment when I saw Julianne Moore as President Alma Coin was already enough for me to raise my anticipation several more notches higher. The Hunger Games: Mokingjay Part 1 Trailer One of the most iconic moments that I remember from the film was when Jennifer Lawrence’ character, Katniss Everdeen, volunteered to be their district’s tribute to… - [Script Shift: A "Lupin III" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/script-shift-a-lupin-iii-review): So there I was, eagerly entering the cinema to see a live-action adaptation of a classic childhood anime that I enjoyed a lot when I was a kiddo.  Looking back, I didn’t know how an anime that glorified thieves and stealing managed to get through the conservative TV regulation here in the Philippines. I guess folks were so much cooler back then. Lupin III Trailer I was looking forward to the Lupin III live-action movie, given the success of Rurouni Kenshin. I’ve also seen the movie posters and I thought that the cast was spot-on in looking like their anime/manga counterparts… - [Buffets Below 500 Series Part 1: A "DON-DAY" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/buffets-below-500-series-part-1-a-don-day-review): In case you’re not aware yet, my foodie buddies and I are doing a #BuffetsBelow500 Series, where we will be on the hunt every week for must-try buffets around Metro Manila. The catch is, we can’t spend more than Php 499.00 per person. To kick-off this tasty adventure (aka Project Pataba), we visited Don-Day Fresh Restaurant at Teacher’s Village, Quezon City. Don-Day is located at Malingap Street of Teacher’s Village, right in front of π Breakfast and Pies and Pipino. I’ve already heard some good stuff about Don-Day before, although this would be the first time that I would get to… - [The Official Synopsis of Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-official-synopsis-of-marvels-avengers-age-of-ultron): A synopsis at last! We’ve seen the movie posters and teasers but with rumors that this second Avengers movie would be having a different take on the origin of Ultron, we can’t really say that we know enough. Until now that is. Avengers: Age of Ultron Official Synopsis “Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the… - [The Passion Of MA’ ROSA (2016)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-passion-of-ma-rosa-2016): By Gio Potes The recent controversies of the local illegal drug trade following the bloody baptism of President Duterte’s administration seemed like the big welcoming party for Brillante Ma Mendoza’s MA’ ROSA. Coming from Mendoza, one can expect the grit and grime of the semanticist-pleasers SERBIS and KINATAY and his auteurist style of “poverty porn”. But while the brilliant MA’ ROSA has all of the above, it was refreshing to see the aesthetic taking a backseat for what it really has to offer. Naysayers can now rejoice in its timely and relentless drug-related story by Armando Lao, and Mendoza’s straightforward direction that’s… - [Simple Tiramisu Recipe: How to Make Tiramisu with Graham Crackers](https://geoffreview.com/food/simple-tiramisu-recipe-how-to-make-tiramisu-with-graham-crackers): It was on a lazy weekend when I half-heartedly opened my fridge and stared blankly at the emptiness. All that’s inside was a liter of grape juice, some garlic and onions, a few bottles of Yakult, and a handful of eggs. I knew I needed to put more stuff inside, otherwise this fridge is just going to be an expensive ice-maker. I was never the cook type, and I have always loved eating much more than cooking. But on that particular weekend I’ve had a sudden surge of inspiration to make my own food– that and the fact that I needed… - [Where's the Wonder? An "Alice Through The Looking Glass" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/wheres-the-wonder-an-alice-through-the-looking-glass-review): When a film is marketed as one that stars Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, and Sacha Baron Cohen – not to mention it being a dedication to Alan Rickman’s memory – you won’t be able to hold back the itchiness to see it the moment it comes out in theaters. Naturally, I came to see Alice Through the Looking Glass on the first day that it was released in Philippine cinemas, thanks to the awesome guys from Globe Telecom who held a movie screening. In this James Bobin sequel to Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland (2010), Alice Kingsleigh goes… - [The Greatest Love Teaser-Trailer is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen in Pinoy TV](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/the-greatest-love-teaser-trailer-is-unlike-anything-youve-seen-in-pinoy-tv): I initially thought that this was a trailer for an upcoming movie. I was impressed! It was fast-paced, intense, and more than enough to intrigue you about the premise and be interested in the characters. I was amazed all the more when I learned that this was actually a teaser-trailer for a new Kapamilya teleserye. A mother apparently sends out news to her children that she’s about to die, in order to make them visit her at home. This didn’t sound very original as I’ve seen something similar from a German Christmas advert, but what’s different is that instead of being… - [Pink’s Hot Dogs Now Open in BGC](https://geoffreview.com/food/pinks-hot-dogs-now-open-in-bgc): One of my officemates excitedly invited me to have lunch at Pinky’s last week. I was supposed to be on my nth attempt at dieting and yet, here is another temptation calling out to me. I made a quick search online about Pink’s and apparently, it’s one of the most anticipated restaurants to open in Manila this year. Oh well, my diet can wait. The lunch proposal didn’t happen because it turns out that Pink’s opens at 5pm. Looks like its going to be an early dinner (or late snack?) instead. Pink’s Hot Dogs is located at the ground floor of… - [Café Naya Celebrates its First Anniversary](https://geoffreview.com/food/cafe-naya-celebrates-its-first-anniversary): The first time I visited Café Naya was December last year for Nuffnang Philippines’ Country Manager’s dinner. On first glance you can already tell that this establishment offers premium dishes in its menu, and the ambiance exudes an aura of class and exclusivity. Café Naya has a shared platform of Meditarranean, European, and Northern African Island cooking by Chef Mikko Reyes (The Hungry Hound, Niner Ichi Nana and Valkyrie Nightclub). Its coastal cuisine concept is on-point, with The Palace Pool Club visible from inside the Café. Succeeded in stealing a (rather awkward) shot of Erwan. Woohoo! With Café Naya’s first anniversary… - [#WalangPasok: Rainy Days and The Boy on the Footbridge](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/walangpasok-rainy-afternoons):   I was supposed to post a Facebook status saying “Rainy afternoons are <3”, while comfortably sipping warm, black coffee which goes so well with the sweet and creamy tiramisu that I made myself (who knew?). The sound of rain falling heavily on our roof and the occasional flashes of lighting exudes a warm, cozy feeling. Rainy afternoons truly are <3.   Just as I was about to share with my meager followers the existential feeling that I have about afternoons such as this one, I glanced at the raindrops racing down across our glass window, merging with other stagnant raindrops… - [Potato Corner Caramel and Green Peas Flavors](https://geoffreview.com/food/potato-corner-caramel-and-green-peas-flavors): HUUUUUGE news, everyone (well, for me at least)! Well, I don’t know if I’m just late but apparently our much-loved Potato Corner now has Caramel and Green Peas flavors. I first got a taste of these goodies at the launch of The Food Circuit at SM North a few days ago (you’ll also find Potato Corner there). At first I didn’t pay much attention to the flavors on display because they just looked like the Wasabi and Barbecue flavors. Turns out those were Potato Corner in Caramel and Green Peas! The Caramel Flavor would be the sweeter option among the existing… - [As Spooky as Reality: A "THE CONJURING 2" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/as-spooky-as-reality-a-the-conjuring-2-review): By Gio Potes THE CONJURING 2 is not only an effective haunted house horror film; it’s an interesting public housing critique. Whereas the predecessor dabbled with kitschy horror intertexts, these tropes worked better in the sequel, in lieu of a grim social phenomenon it undoubtedly commemorates. Based on a true story, the CONJURING sequel finds the Warrens (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson) facing a new strange paranormal activity in England. After a few episodes of spooky encounters, they are called to investigate the case of an eleven year-old girl named Janet Hopgson (Madison Wolfe) who seems to be possessed by a certain… - [#NorthEats: The Food Circuit at The Block](https://geoffreview.com/food/northeats-the-food-circuit-at-the-block): Quezon City is one of the areas that come to mind when talking about food trips. There’s the perennial Maginhawa Street (the whole Teacher’s Village, actually) with concept shops and food establishments coming and going, and also Katipunan Avenue which also has it’s own fair share of must-visit restos. Just a few days ago, another foodie haven has sprung up in QC, and this time, it’s inside a mall. I introduce you to The Food Circuit as SM City North EDSA. The ground floor of The Block, which used to house the Hypermarket only, has been transformed into a “food circuit”… - [It’s Just a Story: A "Me Before You" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/its-just-a-story-a-me-before-you-review): Every year, there’s always that one movie that has its eyes on teenagers, women, and maybe a few of my gay friends. This year, that movie would be Me Before You. Initially. I wasn’t familiar with the movie/novel at all, and If I wasn’t following Sam Claflin on Instagram, I’d be clueless about it entirely. Okay, so we have Ed Sheeran songs plus a familiar face from a popular TV show (Emilia Clarke looks like a normal person, nothing like the Mother of Dragons), and you now have a working formula for a hit chick flick. But then, articles of boycotting… - [Funny or F*cked Up?: What is Up with Oishi’s Comics?](https://geoffreview.com/food/funny-or-fcked-up-what-is-up-with-oishis-comics): Depending on whether you’re a targeted audience or not, you may have already seen one of the comic-strip posts by the Oishi PH Facebook Page, which in spite of the cute characters and illustrations, actually show a relatively darker story. Case in point – the comic strips have character resembling Oishi snacks, with stories often ending up with one snack eating the other. Yep, cannibalism…well sortof. The posts are presented in a humorous, comical way. Personally, I didn’t mind and I think that the nature and style of the posts are part of their charm. To me these are somehow reminiscent… - [Warcraft: The Beginning Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/warcraft-the-beginning-review): You know those movies that you are 95% sure would be a disappointment but you still go ahead and see it anyways? Warcraft: The Beginning would be a legit example. With a plot that seemed to make sense only when you’ve actually played the game, Warcraft: The Beginning takes us to the fantasy world of Azeroth, at a time when it is being ravaged by Orcs whose own world has already died. With the help of the power of the Fel wielded by Gul’dan, the Orcs were able to raid human villages in no time, sacrificing human prisoners to fuel the… - [Must Try! Kuya J Halo-Halo Espesyal](https://geoffreview.com/food/must-try-kuya-j-halo-halo-espesyal): The occasional showers are suggesting that summer is about to end, and that rainy season is just around the corner here in the Philippines. But before we say goodbye to beach parties and the extra-scorching heat of the sun, I made it a point to make one last hurrah and experience one of the best things that I love about summer – the liberty to go all out on chilled desserts! One of the first things that come to mind when you’re saying “dessert” and “summer” in the same sentence is the well-loved Pinoy Halo-Halo. This is so popular here in… - [Glorious Grease: A Sweet Ecstasy Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/glorious-grease-a-sweet-ecstasy-review): Ah yes, Sweet Ecstasy. The name itself already gives the impression that you’re in for a real foodgasm in this establishment. The fact that we’ve heard several good things about it online (the “news” that Mar Roxas visited its Katipunan branch also helped in triggering curiosity) made my workmates and I put aside our baon and drive all the way to Uptown BGC to have some nice, juicy burger for lunch. The BGC branch of Sweet Ecstasy was smaller than I imagined and in spite of going there on a lunchtime, only one of the tables was occupied. This was a… - [Yakimix Metro Deal: My first visit to Yakimix Prime](https://geoffreview.com/food/yakimix-metro-deal-my-first-visit-to-yakimix-prime): In spite of Yakimix Prime being just a short walk away from where I work, I’ve never had the urge to give it a shot. I’ve tried the Yakimix branch at Trinoma some years ago, and I haven’t really had the craving to go back to any Yakimix branch ever since, unlike my occasional yearning for Sambokojin or Yoree. I finally had my chance when a workmate announced that Metro Deal has a promo for Yakimix where you’ll get a 25% discount from their usual rate. The deal sounds good enough and this was finally going to be my chance to… - [5 Million Cakes: A Quim's Cake Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/5-million-cakes-a-quims-cake-review): By now you’ve probably heard of the 5 Million worth of cakes that a quaint bakeshop in Quezon City promised to give away for free if ever Mayor Rodrigo Duterte wins the Presidential race. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you can check out the image below: Since it’s apparent the Digong would be the next Philippine president, his supporters remembered Chef Jake Labang’s promise and asked for the free goodies. Surprisingly, Quim’s Cake released a statement saying they’ll keep their end of the bargain, and now the humble bakeshop has gained popularity online, with their Facebook Likes jumping… - [En Sabah Nope: An "X-Men: Apocalypse" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/en-sabah-nope-an-x-men-apocalypse-review): I don’t know what it is about X-Men movies that keeps me coming back in spite of the several disappointments that I got from the past films in the franchise. Maybe it’s my fascination with superheroes? Maybe it’s because it reminds me of the enjoyment I had from the X-Men cartoons and comics when I was a kid? Or maybe I’ve wanted to escape reality so bad I’d consume any superhero movie thrown at me. But I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who was excited about seeing X-Men: Apocalypse, as evidenced by the fully-booked cinemas, and detailed discussions about… - [Live With The King](https://geoffreview.com/technology/live-with-the-king): Now I’m going to take a quick break from the usual food and movie posts that I do, so that we can put a spotlight on one of the best Android phones that I know that let’s you experience how it’s like to #LiveWithTheKing…well to some degree. I’m talking about Huawei’s Nexus 6P. Huawei’s confidently calls it the “King of Android”, and after a little bit of research and actually getting my hands on a unit (thanks to my tech blogger buddies), I can tell why this smartphone deserved the title. Here are my Top 5 favorite features of the Huawei… - [Dought-nut Miss This! Get Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts through the SM Supermalls Mobile App!](https://geoffreview.com/food/dought-nut-miss-this-get-free-krispy-kreme-doughnuts-through-the-sm-supermalls-mobile-app): A few months ago, the SM Supermalls Mobile app was launched in SM North EDSA, and ever since I’ve been using the app primarily to check movie schedules and buy tickets. It’s been pretty helpful especially if you wish to skip the long lines. Just a while ago, I learned through the said app, that SM Supermalls and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts & Coffee are teaming up for the biggest free doughnut treat! 🍩 Upon opening the SM Supermalls Mobile App, you’ll discover that they brought back the “Download & Win” in-app mobile game, which is also the first digital scratch card… - [Kebab Craving: A Jack's Joint Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/kebab-craving-a-jacks-joint-review): When talking about must-try restaurants in Quezon City, one of the first things that would come to mind would definitely be Maginhawa. True enough, there are a lot of concept-restaurants in the famed street and even extending to the other parts of Teacher’s Village. But then again, Maginhawa does not have a monopoly of QC’s must-try restos. Try venturing a little bit further outside Diliman, and you’ll discover that Quezon City has a whole lot more to offer. One such restaurant we’ve recently discovered is Jack’s Joint, located at Panay Ave., Quezon City. Managed by the same guys behind Yummy Diet,… - [10 Promos and Freebies You Can Avail on Election Day](https://geoffreview.com/food/10-promos-and-freebies-you-can-avail-on-election-day):  90% of what you see on social media the past days is probably about the Philippine elections, so it only makes sense that brands are jumping on the trend to stay relevant amidst the all noise. We don’t mind, if this means giving away discounts and freebies. Here are 10 food establishments offering promos that you can avail this election day: 1. Starbucks May 9 Buy One, Get One Promo 2. Dairy Queen May 9 Free Blizzard Upsize Promo 3. The Halal Guys #HALALan2016 Promo 4. Cara Mia Cakes & Gelato Free Scoop Promo 5. Tenya 20% Off Promo 6. Bo’s… - [Curry Craze: A Coco Ichibanya Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/curry-craze-a-coco-ichibanya-review): Coco Ichibanya has been around in the Philippines for many months already, but I only got to try it recently, when we learned that they also have a branch at Burgos Circle, BGC. It was highly recommended by my foodie-officemates, so I knew that I had to visit to satisfy my curiosity.     As we had our tables and a nice lady approached us to guide us through the menu, I learned that ordering at Coco Ichibanya is done in a certain manner:     First, you choose your rice volume – which ranges from 200g to 600g. 300g is… - [Mango Tree Celebrates Thai Street Food Festival](https://geoffreview.com/food/mango-tree-celebrates-thai-street-food-festival): When talking about Thailand, one of the first things that come to my mind (aside from temples, elephants, and the Songkran Festival) is great-tasting street food. I’m planning my first trip to Thailand later this year, and with a little bit of research, I already know that Thai street food is definitely something to look forward to. For the meantime though, I can have my fair share of Thai street delights here in the Philippines by visiting Mango Tree and taking part in their Thai Street Food Festival which happens until May 15, 2016.  The Festival promises to offer diners “a… - [Kickass Clash: A Captain America: Civil War Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/kickass-clash-a-captain-america-civil-war-review): In what is essentially a third Avengers movie, Captain America: Civil War takes the playful banters of our favorite MCU heroes, into an entirely different level through actual physical combat. Apparently pitting the good guys against each other is a whole lot of fun! Following the devastating events in Sokovia and a recent mishap in Nigeria where several innocent relief workers were killed in an attempt of the Avengers to stop a terrorist group, the United Nations has finally decided to step-in and proposed the passing of the “Sokovia Accords” – a registration act which would allow the UN to regulate… - [Baguio Food Trip: Day 2](https://geoffreview.com/food/baguio-food-trip-day-2): Day 1 of my Baguio food trip with my foodie squad turned out to be eventful in spite of us not being able to stick to our existing itinerary. We only had a few hours left on Day 2, so we knew that we had to make every second count. Needless to say, we woke up late that Sunday morning, and right after we’ve freshened up and packed, we drove off with more food in mind. Pizza Volante Baguio-Ayalaland Technohub 423-3801 Volante is probably the most popular pizza shop in Baguio. However, they serve more than just great tasting pizza –… - [Baguio Food Trip: Day 1](https://geoffreview.com/food/baguio-food-trip-day-1): Summer’s heat is starting to get unbearable, yeah? This alone was a legit reason for me to head on to the summer capital of the Philippines with my friends. Plus it’s another excuse for us to go on an out-of-town food trip! Woohoo! Meet the foodtrip squad My friends and I left Manila somewhere between 2 – 3am on a Friday night, and got to Baguio at 8-ish in the morning. We did have an itinerary, but it ended up being more of a guide than a to-do list. Here’s what we were supposed to do on Day 1:  5.30 -6:00… - [Jungle Spectacle: A "The Jungle Book" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/jungle-spectacle-a-the-jungle-book-review): I grew up with an illustrated copy of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. I’ve always been fascinated by the stories, as each flip of the pages transport me to an Indian jungle, reigned by animals both savage and friendly. I loved the books just as much as I enjoyed the 1967 animated version, and I guess the man-cub’s adventures still haven’t lost their charm when I saw Disney’s latest adaptation earlier last week. Mowgli (Neel Sethi) is a man-cub raised by a family of wolves. Mowgli learns to live peacefully with the  animals in the jungle, guided by the principles of… - [Gring-good! Gringo PH Ribs and Chicken Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/gring-good-gringo-ph-ribs-and-chicken-review): A few weeks ago a box was delivered to me, and my eyes widened at the size of the delivery.  This box was bigger than the usual tokens and presents that I get for my blog, and my excitement went several more notches higher when I saw what’s inside – Gringo’s special chicken and ribs, all in their saucy and mouthwatering glory! After I hurriedly took pictures of this extra-special treat (hey, it’s not everyday that somebody surprises you with grilled chicken and ribs), my friends and I gobbled up the whole thing in no time. Here are the goodies that came in the… - [Fusion of Flavors: SM Supermalls Celebrates Madrid Fusion Manila](https://geoffreview.com/food/fusion-of-flavors-sm-supermalls-celebrates-madrid-fusion-manila): I believe that we Filipinos love to experiment with food – proof of this is the popularity that local dishes “with a twist” have been getting lately in concept restaurants. Have you tried a Corned Beef Kansi? How about Sinigang with Watermelon? Or maybe we shouldn’t go further and just take a look at our very own Halo-halo, which is probably the epitome of how Pinoys love to mix and match different ingredients and flavors of food. It’s no secret that the Filipino cuisine has been influenced by a variety of cultures, and this “fusion of flavors” is what this year’s… - [OLX Sellebrate Summer: The Ultimate Summer Naksperience Promo](https://geoffreview.com/food/olx-sellebrate-summer-the-ultimate-summer-naksperience-promo): I’ve recently been expressing online my woes about the unbearable heat brought by summer, especially with the fact that I start sweating right after I step out of the shower. But then again I thought to myself that there’s another side to summer’s heat – like having another excuse to eat more ice cream, or a reason to go to the beach. Why not focus on these instead, yeah? With this, I’ve recently been planning a trip with my friends to Boracay, Palawan, Baguio, or maybe even re-visit Bantayan beach at Cebu. Aside from getting some Vitamin-Sea, I’m also looking forward… - [Why All the Hate?: A Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/why-all-the-hate-a-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-review): Critics and regular viewers are divided about Batman V Superman. As of writing, critics gave the film a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, slamming it for “thematic carelessness”, “a jumbled storyline”, and “exaggerated visual effects”. Regular moviegoers on the other hand, gave a more positive feedback, with a 73% rating on the same review aggregator site. I guess I really am more of a regular moviegoer than a critic, because I’m with the general audience on this one. Batman V Superman brings us to a post – Man of Steel universe, where Superman (Cavill) has been glorified as a god and… - [BingSummer: A Hobing Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/bingsummer-a-hobing-review): It’s that time of the year again when warm water comes out of the shower even with the heater turned off, and I’m drenched in sweat as soon as I step out o the house in the morning. Oh yes, there’s no denying that summer is here, and with it comes the delightful excuse to have some chilled dessert every now and then in order to cool down.   Ice cream is one of the first things that would come to mind when talking about cold desserts. Recently though, the focus of my obsession has been the bingsu – a popular… - [Truth through Fiction: A Whistleblower Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/truth-through-fiction-a-whistleblower-review): To say that the Filipino people is bound to forget history is either a misplaced comment or simply an inevitable phobia of a nation that has been enduring a chronic crisis for centuries. Somewhere between that, the “Whistleblower” tries to articulate a narrative of a country traumatized, never got justice, and is doomed to forget.  A few weeks before the most anticipated, if not the closest fight for the presidency, the national elections in the Philipines is reeking with promises and “big words” of change. And, here comes a film about the fête of reactionaries and a nation continued to be… - [Bowls and Brews: A Liberty Kitchen + Brew Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/bowls-and-brews-a-liberty-kitchen-brew-review): Tucked along the bars and gastro-pubs in Eastwood Citywalk 1 is Liberty Kitchen + Brew. Its façade may give you the impression that it’s solely a drinking place like its neighbors, but a peek at their menu will enlighten you to the fact that their offers are not limited to the usual drinks and pulutan.     The first floor of Liberty often accommodates those who wish to have some drinks, but just try to explore a little bit further up to the second floor, and you’ll find the kitchen where they prepare their specialty comfort food inspired by flavors from… - [Watch: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Trailer](https://geoffreview.com/movies/watch-miss-peregrines-home-for-peculiar-children-trailer): There’s a new world coming for Tim Burton fans – the first official trailer of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is already out, and it’s an odd mix of magical, creepy, and yes, peculiar.    Based on Ransom Riggs’ book, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, the film will be about Jake’s (Asa Butterfield) discover of an orphanage for children with special abilities. Turns out that Jake is special too, as he is the one destined to protect the home from an impending danger. I don’t know if it’s just me but doesn’t the trailer make the premise feel like… - [K-Style Craving: Bite into BonChon’s Korean-Style Chicken](https://geoffreview.com/food/k-style-craving-bite-into-bonchons-korean-style-chicken): I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that most Pinoys love chicken dishes. Proof of this is the wide variety of recipes that Filipinos were able come up with, just so we can have several ways to enjoy manok– there’s tinola, adobong manok, chicken inasal, the list goes on! We even eat chicken feet and call it adidas, and grill chicken intestines so we can have the sinfully tasty isaw! Our local cuisine is already rich in chicken-based recipes that you’d be proud to serve to your foreign friends. However, chicken has so much potential and there’s a lot… - [Breaking! Spider-Man Makes an Appearance in Final Captain America: Civil War Trailer](https://geoffreview.com/movies/breaking-spider-man-makes-an-appearance-in-final-captain-america-civil-war-trailer): Get ready to have a load of geekgasm! The final trailer of Captain America: Civil War has finally confirmed Spider-Man’s appearance in the film. Check out the freshly released trailer below: And we finally know which side our friendly neigborhood spider is on!Source: JoBlo Credits to the images and videos used in this post go to “Captain America: Civil War”, “Marvel”, “Disney”  and/or to their respective owners. I do not own these materials. No copyright infringement intended. - [Animation Meets Action: A Kung Fu Panda 3 Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/animation-meets-action-a-kung-fu-panda-3-review): At first I thought that having a third installment to the Kung Fu Panda franchise might be pushing it too far already, especially that we’ve already got a Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness going on at Nickelodeon. But then again, a third film is inevitable given the fact that the second movie openly showed that Po’s biological dad is still alive. And so Kung Fu Panda 3 did happen, and thankfully it still turned out to be (more or less) just about as good as its predecessors. Kai (J.K. Simmons), a spirit warrior who used to fight with Master Oogway… - [Ben & Jerry’s New Ice Cream Flavors is Worth the Extra Cheat Day!](https://geoffreview.com/food/ben-jerrys-new-ice-cream-flavors-is-worth-the-extra-cheat-day): As if their existing flavors don’t sound tempting enough, Ben & Jerry’s just introduced three new additions to their “Core” ice cream line! The original Core series features columns of hazelnut fudge, raspberry, peanut butter fudge, or salty caramel right on the middle of each pint – depending on which flavor you get. These already sound sinful enough to ruin your diet yet Ben & Jerry’s takes it a notch further and gave us these new Core flavors: Brownie Batter Chocolate and vanilla ice cream with an unbaked brownie batter core Coconuts for Caramel Caramel and sweet cream coconut ice cream… - [Enjoy Unlimited Pancakes in IHOP’s National Pancake Day!](https://geoffreview.com/food/enjoy-unlimited-pancakes-in-ihops-national-pancake-day): Apparently today is not only International Women’s Day. It’s also National Pancake Day! On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 all IHOP® restaurants in the Philippines will once again join locations throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and Mexico in celebrating a unique and beloved IHOP restaurant tradition: National Pancake Day. Guests will be able to enjoy Eat-all-you-can Buttermilk Pancakes for only Php 250.00 from 7AM to 10PM in all 6 IHOP locations here in PH: The best part is that of the Php 250.00 that you will be paying, Php 200.00 will Be donated to the Kythe Foundation to help… - [5 Characters Who Could Feasibly Join The MCU](https://geoffreview.com/movies/5-characters-who-could-feasibly-join-the-mcu): Marvel has been fairly open about the future projects it has in store for its increasingly vast Cinematic Universe. In fact, you can view the full lineup of expected films here to get a feel for all the superheroes we have yet to see: Doctor Strange, Black Panther, The Wasp, and Captain Marvel, to name a few. The thing is, Marvel’s shown a fun tendency to not hold back in roping in supporting characters here and there, sometimes where we least expect it. And if rumors are true that 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 could have upwards of 60 superheroes… - [It’s Morphin’ Time Again!: A Power Rangers Movie is Coming On 2017](https://geoffreview.com/movies/its-morphin-time-again-a-power-rangers-movie-is-coming-on-2017): The original Power Rangers has been a significant part of my childhood, and I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only one. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was so huge back then, that I still get all nostalgic whenever I remember the show’s intro: In spite of the “new breed” of rangers that we’ve been having since then, the first batch of rangers seemed to be the ones who left a mark among the 90’s kids – which is why news of a big-screen revival of the original rangers is a legit reason to be excited! The film will be under… - [#BiteIntoClouds: Kumori Japanese Bakery](https://geoffreview.com/food/biteintoclouds-kumori-japanese-bakery): It’s been some time since I’ve been back to SM North. I used to hang out there a lot back in college, as it’s one of the most decent malls close to UP Diliman. I went back there a few weeks ago to go on a food crawl with some of my favorite food bloggers, and it felt so good to reminisce the times when life was a lot less complicated, and all I had to worry about was not getting late for my next class. SM North has changed since then, although not a lot. One of the most significant… - [Bright Lights and Blasphemy: The UP Repertory Company's Karitas At Damaso](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/bright-lights-and-blasphemy-the-up-repertory-companys-karitas-at-damaso): I already managed my expectations before I went to see The UP Repertory Company’s Karitas At Damaso. The technicolored and provoking publicity materials are already enough to give you an idea that this play definitely isn’t for the faint of heart (and faith?). Churchgoers may want to distance themselves from this one but me…well, this got me excited! In this intimate, theater-in-the-round production, a rape victim wishes to confess to a Catholic priest and two nuns, and consult with them her wish to “recover” her virginity. As ridiculous as it may sound, the four devout characters discuss how they can achieve… - [This Would be the Most Disappointing Thing About the Deadpool Movie](https://geoffreview.com/movies/this-would-be-the-most-disappointing-thing-about-the-deadpool-movie): Almost everybody I know who have seen the Deadpool movie enjoyed it (I say, “almost” because a friend just told me she didn’t have fun. Now she’s an ex-friend. Lol kidding). However, there’s this one thing that I was hoping to see in the film that never happened – Deadpool recognising Stan Lee in his cameo. Some netizens have been pointing out prior to the movie’s release that it would be a delight if Stan Lee makes his usual Marvel cameo, then fourth-wall-breaking Deadpool points out and recognizes the guy. That would’ve been the ultimate fourth wall to be smashed to… - [The Deadpool Movie is More Awesome Than What You’re Expecting it to be](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-deadpool-movie-is-more-awesome-than-what-youre-expecting-it-to-be): After several pathetic attempts at the whole superhero business, Ryan Reynolds has finally redeemed himself with this more (thankfully) accurate depiction of Deadpool. All the hype leading to its cinematic release coming from ingenious marketing stunts and Reynolds slowly becoming Wade Wilson himself, has all been justified as the Deadpool movie is no doubt more awesome than what you’re expecting it to be. For the uninitiated, Deadpool aka the “Merc with a Mouth” is Marvel’s pansexual antihero who has accelerated healing abilities and superior combat skills.  The character is known to break the “fourth wall”, which means he is aware that he… - [Deadpool Review: It’s just about an Ordinary Guy with a Shitty Life and a Tiny Problem](https://geoffreview.com/movies/deadpool-review-its-just-about-an-ordinary-guy-with-a-shitty-life-and-a-tiny-problem): Remember that friend you have who loves to make fun of himself? You know, the one who’s actually funny without even trying? That’s Deadpool. This antihero superhero movie is actually the eighth instalment of the X-Men film series. Seriously. While the last seven ones focused on the altruistic drama-save-world-redemption brand of heroism, this one has none of that. In fact, Deadpool may have the most narcissistic plot and narrative yet in the Marvel world (as shown in films).Spoiler alert: he’s turned ugly, wants his face back. And rightly so. Deadpool, the comic character, is well-known for being hilarious in his deconstruction… - [Juicesabel Vegan Diet Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/juicesabel-vegan-diet-review): I have miserable memories of my childhood where I would go on a tantrum every time we have veggies for ulam. I dreaded the thought of eating talong, alugbati, kalabasa, or even just string beans. The worst days would be when our mom would serve ginisang ampalaya, and we would be obligated to eat as it’s revered to as one of the most nutritious vegetables.  I’m sure my mom just had our best interest in mind but I’m sure you’d agree with me that ampalaya is an acquired taste at the very least. The rare times when we would have pork… - [Everything About Her Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/everything-about-her-review): At first, Everything About Her seemed to be a pathetic attempt of Star Cinema to make a local version of The Devil Wear’s Prada. The familiar premise and the fact that it had Xian Lim were already screaming red flags and yet, a Vilma Santos movie with Angel Locsin in it seemed too irresistible to pass and so I gave this one a go. The plot is pretty straightforward and was quick in establishing Vivian Rabaya (Vilma Santos) as this cold-hearted business mogul who was made to realize that she’s just as human as everyone else when she was diagnosed with… - [Enderun Colleges' dessert buffet is a legit reason to quit your diet](https://geoffreview.com/food/enderun-colleges-dessert-buffet-is-a-legit-reason-to-quit-your-diet): I think I just died and went to dessert heaven K I’m already in love with buffets, but what more if the feast is made up of the best part of every meal? I took part in Enderun Colleges’ Dessert Buffet last week, which left me with no choice but to abandon my “New Year, New Me” mantra for 2016. I knew I’d regret it more if I let this pass. Loved the soft, melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Truffles. Somehow reminds me of Royce’ Nama Chocolates. The smooth-tasting Salted Caramel candies Pâte de Fruit The Dessert Buffet was part of Chef Franck Geuffroy’s… - [Cinemalaya 2016 Feature Films - Entries and Synopses](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinemalaya-2016-feature-films-entries-and-synopses): CINEMALAYA 2016MAIN COMPETITION (Feature Films)August 5-14, 2016 TUOSDirector: Derick CabridoWriter: Denise O’Hara SYNOPSIS: Elena is chosen to be their village’s “Binukot”, a maiden chosen to be the fairest amongst the women in her village, confined inside her house, never allowed to go outside. She is chosen to keep the oral tradition alive, memorizing the chants and performing it. She is to pass the title and responsibility to her granddaughter Letty. When sanctity of the “tuos” becomes threatened, putting Letty in danger, Elena realized that she cannot just stand aside. Elena finds herself coming face to face, literally, with the ghosts of… - [Pinoy Dishes with a Twist: A Manam BGC Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/pinoy-dishes-with-a-twist-a-manam-bgc-review): I always appreciate it when restaurants try to be creative with their specialties by adding some sort of twist to the traditional dishes that we know. Now some of them work pretty well like π Breakfast and Pies’ Caramelized Spam with Kimchee and Pesto, or Planet Grapes’ pairings of Filipino streetfood with wine. However, not everyone does well in the innovation department – like Gino’s Brick OvenPizza’s Chocolate Chicharon (just because both ingredients taste good doesn’t mean they’ll come out better when fused together), or Wicked Kitchen’smilkshake drizzled with Sriracha. But then again it always tickles my fancy when I hear… - [Serbian Shock: A SERBIAN FILM Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/serbian-shock-a-serbian-film-review): I often see “A Serbian Film” in posts talking about mindfuck movies, banned films, or in one of those “Top 10 Movies that will scar you for life” listicles. For the longest time I wasn’t particularly eager about seeing it given what I’ve been reading about it online but eventually, reverse psychology started kicking in and I started to want to see the movie mainly because everyone’s telling me not to.  I gave in to curiosity. The forbidden fruit tastes so much sweeter after all, yeah? Miloš (Srđan Todorović) is a retired porn-star who settled down to become a family man.… - [Brew on the Go: A "Go Brewed Instant Drip Coffee" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/brew-on-the-go-a-go-brewed-instant-drip-coffee-review): We are no doubt, a nation of coffee drinkers. Whether you’re one of those who find comfort in a glamourized cup of Starbucks frappe (with some variants really just a few notches from being considered as dessert), or those who are content with a mug of instant coffee, it can’t be denied that having a cuppa joe has been a part of a lot of Filipinos’ daily routine. Personally, caffeine has become my fuel to get on with the day. I often go to coffee shops but most of the time it’s not really for the coffee itself – but more for a reliable internet… - [#WalangBago: A Review of Dan Villegas’ #WALANG FOREVER](https://geoffreview.com/movies/walangbago-a-review-of-dan-villegas-walang-forever): By Gio Potes “Happy ka?” “Sa script ko? Yes!” “Sa script… o sa buhay mo?” Life imitates art and vice versa. And in the most recent MMFF, WALANG FOREVER is the filmmaker’s somewhat delightful reflection on art imitating life – in local terms, “hugot”. Dan Villegas’ latest addition to the growing “hugot movie” (the local romcom subgenre that usually means Antoinette Jadaone has something to do with it), WALANG FOREVER is quite an uneven crowd-pleaser. Like last year’s ENGLISH ONLY PLEASE, the film delivers the goods of a mature romantic comedy, but it also falls on the romcom conventions it is… - [2016 Movies you have to see](https://geoffreview.com/movies/2016-movies-you-have-to-see): 2015 has been an amazing year for movie-buffs, with some of the highlights being Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mad Max: Fury Road, Heneral Luna, The Martian, Avengers: Age of Ultron, among others. Admittedly, it’s been tough trying to keep track of all the blockbusters last year and see each one in the cinemas, which is why I’m extremely grateful to some (new) friends who contributed their reviews to this blog. I already have a feeling that 2016 is going to be a bit tougher for me so I have to make sure that I stay organized! Here are the top… - [Chinese Fastfood: A Yumchee Philippines Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/chinese-fastfood-a-yumchee-philippines-review): Several interesting restaurants and food establishments have starting popping out on BGC, Taguig last year. I was particularly excited about the hype from each resto – The Halal Guys’ rice meals, Costa Coffee’s Flat White, Unit 27th’s Instagrammabledishes, FAT Restaurant’s Porchetta, and quite recently, Yumchee’s “premium Chinese fastfood” offerings. What made my workmates and I give Yumchee a shot is that we’ve heard that the food’s quality is that of a more upscale Chinese restaurant, yet the price is comparable to that of a fastfood. True enough, with Set Meals at Php 199.00 and dimsum at Php 85.00, the price is… - [Honor Thy Father Review: HTF’s black hole heart is all in the family](https://geoffreview.com/movies/honor-thy-father-review-htfs-black-hole-heart-is-all-in-the-family): By Gio Potes HONOR THY FATHER is Erik Matti’s own MMFF black sheep entry; the annual festival deviation that allows film buffs a well-earned seat in a barrage of slapstick and gooey swooners. “HTF” continues a legacy that stretches back to Brocka’s tales of corruptible personas in BONA and JAGUAR, of the Metro Manila Film Festival we used to have. And after Matti’s masterful ON THE JOB, HTF is another technically polished labor of love with a black hole heart that’s as refreshing as its intriguingly timely subject matter. The film is about a couple (Meryll Soriano and John Lloyd Cruz)… - [Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens-review): The new franchise from Star Wars really made me anxious. After what happened with the prequels, would there still be a way to fix this franchise? To sum up my impression of The Force Awakens, it’s a more contemporary version of the first Star Wars films, mixed with a little bit of Avatar: The Last Airbender. JJ Abrams said that he wanted the new Star Wars to feel like the original, which he absolutely achieved. A hero (heroine) who lives in the desert; a droid that has vital information; there are Nazis in space (this time complete with the Nazi salute);… - [Star Wars The Force Awakens Spoiler-Free Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/star-wars-the-force-awakens-spoiler-free-review): By Michael Joselo: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens did not just give me chills, but even made me cry from the opening crawl up until the end of the film. I even cry out of amusement and love for the movie every time the well-known ships and droids appear on screen!  I started reminisicng my childhood, and I’m sure I’m not tht only one. Fans who were born in the original trilogy releases back then in 1977, 1980 and 1983, and of course, the 1997 re-release of the original trilogy would most likely have the same reaction that I… - [#SmilePilipinas: Fight Plaque with Oral B](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/smilepilipinas-fight-plaque-with-oral-b): I just came back from a quick vacation at Boracay and boy was it so much fun! It was only my second time to visit the famed beach so I was hyped weeks before my flight. Part of my preparation was to go on a diet so I would be more or less “presentable” when enjoying the beach. It seems that I deprived myself too much in my pre-vacay diet because I started binge eating during my vacation. My friends and I didn’t hold back in what we were eating, and each meal was stuffed with grilled meat, dishes swimming in… - [#MerryCremas2015: New Holiday Recipe Ideas at the Alaska Merry Cremas Festival 2015](https://geoffreview.com/food/merrycremas2015-new-holiday-recipe-ideas-at-the-alaska-merry-cremas-festival-2015): With malls already putting up decorations, radio stations playing carols, and colorful parols already lining up the streets, I can’t help but feel excited about going back to my hometown in Bukidnon for the holidays. I always make it certain that I go home to my family for Christmas – it’s one of the rare times when we’re complete and a chance for us to catch-up and reminisce. Holidays at home are always accompanied by sweet memories of the whole family enjoying Noche Buena with the delightful desserts and specialty dishes prepared by my siblings. I always look forward to my… - [One Heart, One Direction with I AM FILIPINA](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/one-heart-one-direction-with-i-am-filipina): It was my mom who raised me and my younger sister ever since my dad died.  She had seven children (I was the sixth) and I’ve always been amazed at how she managed to bring us all up in spite of being a single parent. I can imagine how tough that job was. But then, my mom is also a tough one and she never backed out of the challenge of raising seven kids on her own. My mom is a good example of a strong, independent, yet loving Filipina. My sisters have also been very successful in their respective fields,… - [Superman V Batman Trailer features Wonderman, Lex Luthor, and Doomsday!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/superman-v-batman-trailer-features-wonderman-lex-luthor-and-doomsday): The Son of Krypton VS the Bat of Gotham. This is the Batman V Superman trailer that gave me the most goosebumps so far! Was that Doomsday we saw right there? Can’t wait for 2016! Credits to the images and videos used in this post go to “Superman V Batman” and/or to their respective owners. I do not own these materials. No copyright infringement intended. - [Tasty Taiwanese: A Lugang Cafe Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/tasty-taiwanese-a-lugang-cafe-review): I am slowly starting to appreciate Chinese food more and more lately. I used to be indifferent towards full-blown Chinese, Taiwanese, or Vietnamese restaurants but a little bit of exploration made me appreciate a few. One of which, is Lugang Café. One look at the interiors of Lugang and you’ll know that this isn’t your typical Taiwanese resto. It doesn’t give much emphasis to conventional oriental designs but instead, it sports a more modern, chic appearance that doesn’t necessarily scream Asian on first look. I’ve been to the same branch of Lugang at SM North twice already and I’m glad to… - [Bonifacio Day Foodtrip: BGC Restaurants](https://geoffreview.com/food/bonifacio-day-foodtrip-bgc-restaurants): Todays marks the birthday of the Father of the Philippine revolution against the colonization of Spain. Born on November 30, 1863, Andres Bonifacio is no doubt, one of the most prominent (and even controversial) heroes in Philippine history. There are some who argue that he should have been our National Hero, as he was the one who started the Katipunan in 1892, and led the revolution against the Spaniards. There are also historians who claim that being the president of the Philippines’ revolutionary government technically makes Bonifacio the first president of the Philippine Republic. The Philippines have come a long way… - [Someone has to say it: Technically it should be “A Third Chance” – A Second Chance Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/someone-has-to-say-it-technically-it-should-be-a-third-chance-a-second-chance-review): If you think about it, the first movie was already talking about a second chance (it says “one more”, right?), so shouldn’t the sequel be technically the “third chance”? But then again, what would be a better title for the sequel? “One More Chance 2”? “One More Chance Pa More”? “A Third Chance” doesn’t sound appealing either. If you ask me, we can also come up with a completely different title, not having to stick to the confusing chronology of chances that the franchise created. A Second Chance continues where its predecessor left off – and we see that the love… - [My weight-loss journey: From 145 pounds to 130](https://geoffreview.com/food/my-weight-loss-journey-from-145-pounds-to-130): Losing weight is a struggle – especially if you love/ food as much as I do, and much more when you’re a yuppie with a desk-job that essentially makes you sit in front of your computer for most of the day. I’m only 26 as of writing, but I can already feel the effects of slower metabolism, lingering with every calorie that I count. Gone are the days when I would store a whole tub of ice cream in the fridge, just for myself. I had to force myself to go to the gym, say no to dessert, give in to… - [Game Over: A "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/game-over-a-the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-review): I should be blaming the Harry Potter films for starting the trend of splitting a franchise’ supposedly final movie into two parts. The first installment is usually dragging while the second one ends up becoming some sort of stretched climax. Such is the case with Hunger Games: Mockingjay. What could have been just a single 2-and-a-half-hour movie has been extended to become two films, with the obvious reason of trying to milk more money from the franchise. I’m pretty sure that this is going to be another financial success, but all at the expense of a movie’s quality.  Mockingjay Part 1… - [Light Falls Heavier Than Sorrow: A Play Review-cum-reflections](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/light-falls-heavier-than-sorrow-a-play-review-cum-reflections): In a time where we consume knowledge, even history, through our phones and computer screens, opinions about the Muslim people have mutated rather callously. In the light of the attacks in Paris, the Mamasapano fiasco, the Zionist offensive in Palestine, anti-Islam sentiments have exploded like a pressure cooker full of compounded hatred and misguided conceptions of our Muslim brothers and sisters. These tragedies left us shocked and worse, vulnerable. And the moment we are asked to join the wave of hashtags and support, you seem to be obliged to speak our mind under 140 characters or less. With our misplaced knowldege… - [A Taste of Spain: An "Alqueria Tapas, Paellas y Bistecas" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/a-taste-of-spain-an-alqueria-tapas-paellas-y-bistecas-review): If you’ve read some of my food reviews you’ll probably have an idea of how extra-appreciative I am of Filipino food. I lalalove Filipino dishes and with this comes the recognition that our local cuisine has been heavily influenced by different cultures and traditions. Some of our well-loved dishes for example, like Afritada, Caldereta, Paella, and the oh so sinfully delicious Lechon has a strong Spanish influence. Alqueria would be one of the must-visit restaurants if you’re craving for authentic Spanish cuisine. In case you’re wondering,  “Alqueria” is an old Spanish term that refers to a type of farmhouse resembling a… - [Mall in an App: The SM Supermalls Mobile App](https://geoffreview.com/food/mall-in-an-app-the-sm-supermalls-mobile-app): We know that there are already a lot of apps and websites right now that let’s us book movies, get updates on sales, and look for restaurants – but don’t you sometimes wish that there’s just one app to rule them all? For my love for movies alone, I have 1 folder in my phone containing 5 different apps dedicated to checking film reviews and booking movie tickets, and it’s sometimes a hassle jumping from one app to another just to satisfy my cinephilia. The good news is that there really is one app to rule them all now. And it’s… - [Taking Gifting to the Next Level!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/taking-gifting-to-the-next-level): I can feel it in the air, the breeze is cooler At night the lights seem a whole lot brighter More people in the streets are nicer and smiling, It can’t be denied, Christmas is coming! A time when kids roam and sing Christmas carols A time when sidewalks are decked with belens and parols! A time when our kuyasand ates bring out their specialty dish And even though you’re old you can still ask for a wish! If I wish for myself it’s probably going to be For Health and Career and Love Life, maybe? Health so my life is… - [10 Things I Finally Let Go Through Shopee](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/10-things-i-finally-let-go-through-shopee): You remember how I shared in an earlier post that I should start updating my foodtrip getup? The good news is that I have already taken the first step, and started selling some of my pre-loved clothes and items online through Shopee. It’s only been a few days since I created my account and uploaded my products but I can already say that I’m pretty impressed! But before I get ahead of myself, allow me to show you the Top 10 items that I finally had the courage to let go: As you can see, most of the items are clothes.… - [Heat and Heart: A "Spectre" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/heat-and-heart-a-spectre-review): It’s a good thing that I brought along a 007 fan when I saw Spectre because what stuck to my mind after I saw the film was how the illusion of cybersecurity and data privacy can have dangerous potentials. James Bond finds himself on the run after the unofficial orders of the previous M leads him to discover a powerful criminal organization called Spectre. Having been indefinitely taken off field-duty by the current M, Bond disobeys direct orders in to track down the organization’s leader – all while staying off the grid and operating without the back-up of MI6.  As Bond… - [#wejustcantgeteNUFF: Nuffie Challenge 2015](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/wejustcantgetenuff-nuffie-challenge-2015): The Nuffie Challenge has already become some sort of annual ritual to the Nuffies, and gives us a chance to loosen up a bit from the pressure of work through (friendly?) competition. “Having fun while getting the work done” has been one of our favorite taglines –  which is true considering that we we’re actually working while competing in the challenges at the same time. If all else fails, I can be a magbubuko. This year’s challenges were scattered across several months, and ranged from the physical (never wear shorts on a paintball challenge) to the mental (I’d love to have… - [Order your Mocha Frostino at Costa Coffee with a British Accent and get it for free!](https://geoffreview.com/food/order-your-mocha-frostino-at-costa-coffee-with-a-british-accent-and-get-it-for-free): Costa Coffee opened its third Metro Manila branch at BGC, Taguig City, and as a treat for coffee lovers; Costa Coffee will be having a special promotional offer on October 27. Order your Mocha Frostino with a British Accent and get it for free from 10am-12nn of opening day! Good thing I recently watched a Harry Potter movie. Costa Coffee has come a long way and has become a global coffee brand since its inception in 1971 by the brothers Bruno and Sergio Costa. What makes Costa Coffee’s blend special is the fact that it’s a combination of Arabica and Robusta… - [Foodie Fashion: Updating my Usual Foodtrip Get-Up With Shopee](https://geoffreview.com/food/foodie-fashion-updating-my-usual-foodtrip-get-up-with-shopee):   If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I’m fond of going on foodtripswith my friends. Other than dedicating one whole day (or dayS!) to restaurant-hopping and taste-testing oh so glorious food, you also get to go on an adventure with your best buddies as you explore different places in the quest to find great-tasting grub.   If there’s one thing I learned from these trips, it’s that it could take you several minutes (and sometimes even hours) of walking, driving, and navigating before you find the perfect spot to have your meals. Hence, it’s important that you’re dressed… - [Cookie Craving: A " The Bald Baker " Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/cookie-craving-a-the-bald-baker-review): There’s something about cookies that remind me of home. I’m not sure if it’s because of the fresh-from-the-oven smell, or my childhood memories of having them for merienda, but cookies have this certain charm that makes me think of warm afternoons, milk, and freshly washed sheets. This is one of the reasons why The Bald Baker’s cookies were on top of my mind when I went to Best Food Forward earlier this month.  I can tell that I wasn’t the only one because other customers were starting to flock the small table where these goodies are served, and after having a… - [What you missed in Best Food Forward 2015](https://geoffreview.com/food/what-you-missed-in-best-food-forward-2015): Going to Best Food Forward is already starting to become a yearly habit for me. It’s quite understandable really, given that I’m fond of going on food fairs and bazaars so I can experience the lesser-known yet equally tasty gems of foodie-dom.  This year’s Best Food Forward was still held at the Rockwell tent just like last year. If you weren’t able to make it last October 10 or 11, here’s what you missed from one of the most anticipated food events in the metro: This brewed coffee in a bottle; this doughnut – ice cream hybrid (which I LOVED, by… - [The Winners of Foodgasm 2015: Foodgasm Goes to Maginhawa](https://geoffreview.com/food/the-winners-of-foodgasm-2015-foodgasm-goes-to-maginhawa): The rain wasn’t enough to hold us back from going on a food-trip along Maginhawa, and get a taste of some of the latest dishes that foodies have to watch out for.  I treaded Maginhawa Street last October 17, to judge the food-business participants of Foodgasm 2015. It was a wet and cold day but I didn’t mind – not with exciting specialty dishes lined-up for my tasting. On bed-weather days like the one we had last weekend, I’d usually just curl up in bed and get comfy under the covers. But this time it was different, because how can I… - [Spotted: Nutella Pop-up Store at Landmark, Trinoma](https://geoffreview.com/food/spotted-nutella-pop-up-store-at-landmark-trinoma): No spread probably tastes more heavenly that Nutella. The combination of skimmed milk, hints of cocoa, and sweet hazelnut seems so simple yet so magical on the taste buds. Nutella has become such a phenomenal favorite, that many desserts I’ve tried have been inspired and made more flavorful by this delightful spread: This is the Thick Toast Green tea Nutella of UCC Clockwork This one’s the Frozen Hazelnut Cheesecake of 2nd’s And this goodie is the Nutella Peanut Butter cupcake of Cupcakes by Sonja As if the product itself isn’t already good enough, Nutella will be giving away more goodies in their Pop-up… - [Holiday Cooking: 6 Baked Dishes for a Festive Noche Buena](https://geoffreview.com/food/holiday-cooking-6-baked-dishes-for-a-festive-noche-buena): It’s hard for me to say that Christmas is in the air because the heat of Metro Manila is nowhere close to the chilly, cool winds that we used to have when the “ber” months start showing in the calendar. However, I’ve already started seeing premature Christmas decorations in malls, and holiday songs have started playing too, so it’s no denying that Christmas is already looming in the Philippines. This just got me more excited to fly back to Bukidnon to spend the holidays with the fam. I can’t wait! Ever since I can remember, we’ve always been happy with a… - [I Live to Explore: A Foodie's Journey](https://geoffreview.com/food/i-live-to-explore-a-foodies-journey): My love for good food has already brought me to a lot of different places. I’m always on the lookout for whatever’s new and exciting for my taste buds, that sometimes it’s my appetite that leads my feet, pushing me to go wherever there’s great-tasting grub on my radar. My blog has become an online journal where I document every new experience that I have – with most of them talking a great deal about food. Ever since I started blogging, I’ve been to several food trips with my friends and exploring different kinds of cuisine with each unique trip. Every… - [Fight and Flight: A " Pan " Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/fight-and-flight-a-pan-review): “…enemies used to be friends. To understand how things turn out, you must know how they begin” And so we have another Peter Pan movie. I wasn’t particularly excited about Pan since I personally thought that previous films have already squeezed out whatever they can from this classic fairytale (although a grown-up Peter Pan was just pushing it too far), but hey we’ve got a different villain and it’s portrayed by Hugh Jackman so why the heck not, right? When an orphan named Peter is kidnapped by pirates riding a flying ship, he knew that his idea of reality is about… - [#MakeMeFat: A " Fat Restaurant BGC " Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/makemefat-a-fat-restaurant-bgc-review): Standing outside a restaurant that has the word “FAT” glaring at you from its façade may leave you contemplating whether you’d have the willpower to say no to another cheat day this week, or just let go and give in to the irresistible call of your love for good food.  To me what, sealed the deal was knowing that the brains (and taste buds) behind this establishment are the same ones who put up Locavore. From then on I knew that every calorie was going to be worth it.  It takes pride in its menu that’s a combination of many of… - [Space Castaway: A " The Martian " Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/space-castaway-a-the-martian-review): “Everywhere I go, I’m the first” If only Mark Watney knew that there’s actually water in Mars, he would have had a much easier time surviving on the red planet. Mark Watney is left alone in Mars after he was presumed dead by his crewmates when debris hit him during a storm. With a limited supply of food and water, Mark must find a way to survive until the next manned mission to Mars, which is scheduled to happen in four years.  He makes use of his knowledge in botany and astronomy and successfully stretches his available resources. After much effort,… - [Canon Pro Night: Fashion Revolution](https://geoffreview.com/technology/canon-pro-night-fashion-revolution): I was looking back at some of my old blog posts and you can just imagine my horror as I looked at the quality of the pictures I used to take. I do a lot of posts about food and one of the essential elements when you’re making such articles is that the pictures have to be sharp and tempting to look at. Now I’m not claiming to be a photography expert, but I can tell that my pictures have improved ever since I had my Canon EOS M last year, compared to my earlier posts where I often just use… - [Foodgasm 2015 Goes to Maginhawa!](https://geoffreview.com/food/foodgasm-2015-goes-to-maginhawa): It’s about time that UP Ecosoc’s much-awaited taste-testing event invades Maginhawa, don’t you think? It’s Foodgasm season again and this time, it’s extra special not just because it will be held at Maginhawa, but also because this is a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Barangay Teachers Village East! This one’s gonna be closer to my heart (and my tummy!) since I used to live in Teacher’s Village back in college. And now I can’t wait to go back to check out what’s new in this popular foodie haven. And since this is a special occasion, we’ve got more fun events… - [Kuya's Cooking: A " KUYA J RESTAURANT " Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/kuyas-cooking-a-kuya-j-restaurant-review): Whenever I’m in a buffet, I often gravitate first towards the area with Filipino food. I love Pinoy cuisine so much, and I’m guessing that the reason is probably because I grew up in the province with my mom’s cooking that are of course, mostly local dishes. I’d say that my mama’s cooking is the best, but I’m pretty sure that you’d say the same for your mom too! Aside from my mom, my kuya also likes to hang out in the kitchen and experiment with the culinary skills he learned from my uncle. In our house, the guys are just… - [Colonial Carnage: A " The Green Inferno " Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/colonial-carnage-a-the-green-inferno-review): I’m not really into gore porn (especially those that have Eli Roth’s name in the movie poster) but The Green Inferno’s trailer suggested that it may have some environmental and political themes embedded in the story, so I thought I’d give it a chance. I didn‘t think that anything would top Attack on Titan 2’s fail pretty soon anyways so maybe it won’t hurt to give an Eli Roth film a shot. The Green Inferno Trailer True enough, the movie did start with a group of student activists going on a hunger strike. Somehow this gave me the impression that the movie… - [Greenwich' #NewestBarkadaCraze: The New Cheesy Steak and Fries Overload!](https://geoffreview.com/food/greenwich-newestbarkadacraze-the-new-cheesy-steak-and-fries-overload): It’s no secret that one of the best things I love doing with my closest friends is going on food trips. I’m sure a lot of people will agree with me when I say that eating-out is so much better when you you have great company to share the food with. Speaking of food trips and barkada bonding, Greenwich is now offering their #NewestBarkadaCraze that you can enjoy with your closest buds – the Cheesy Steak and Fries Overload! What makes this pizza special is that it’s topped with steak (yes, steak!), crunchy potato strings, and oozing with mozzarella, cheddar, and… - [A Preview of Best Food Forward 2015!](https://geoffreview.com/food/a-preview-of-best-food-forward-2015): It’s that time of the year again! I’m rolling my sleeves up and getting my tummy ready for another taste-test trip at Best Food Forward Year 5. Once again, I was invited to be a part of their preview, which was held at Fully Booked, BGC. From the looks of it, it would seem like this year’s concessionaires are going to be as exciting as those of the previous years! Frozen Weekends I can imagine that this would be pretty convenient if you wake up on a weekend and you want some good food pronto without the hassle of complicated cooking.… - [Collosal Crap: An ATTACK ON TITAN PART 2 Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/collosal-crap-an-attack-on-titan-part-2-review): I entered the cinema wondering if this is worth spending my hard earned money for, and contemplating the fact that nobody wanted to come along with me to see this particular film. Spending over 200 bucks on a movie I’m reluctant about seeing is already bad on its own, but entering the theater without anyone with me is just adding insult to injury. As expected, the number of attendees would probably fit comfortably into just one row of seats. At least not a lot of people would see my misery. I stared blankly at the screen for roughly one and a… - [Coffee and Clocks: A "UCC Clockwork" Review - 3rd Wave Coffee Shops in Manila](https://geoffreview.com/food/coffee-and-clocks-a-ucc-clockwork-review-3rd-wave-coffee-shops-in-manila): Some friends have told me that UCC Clockwork has some of the most Instagram-worthy dishes, and it’s something you have to visit if you’re on the lookout for pretty food to add to your feed. I took it upon myself to visit the place and find out if the food is actually as good as it looks…with a little help from my foodtrip buddies.     I had high hopes for UCC Clockwork given that it’s a 3rd wave coffee shop, but the moment I stepped in I felt that the experience may not be as good as I hoped. First… - [The Weapons of Star Wars](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-weapons-of-star-wars): With Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens just looming around the corner, it takes some significant effort to keep my excitement from spilling all over my social media accounts. It would seem though that I really couldn’t help it because here I am, making another blog post about this galactic war. I guess my fandom comes from the fact that George Lucas created an entirely different world – or galaxy for that matter. But other than the setting, plot, and characters, we also got to enjoy the out of this world machinery that we were introduced to – high… - [Kansi in the Kanteen: A "Kanteen by Kuppa" Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/kansi-in-the-kanteen-a-kanteen-by-kuppa-review): Working in BGC means not having a lot of “lutong-bahay” options for lunch. Unless of course you’ve got packed meals from home or you’re ordering from one of those “Ates” or “Kuyas” visiting offices and selling their homemade food. These have been part of my options because they’re definitely more affordable, but when I don’t mind spending a little bit more for my lunch or dinner, Kanteen by Kuppa has been one of my favorite places to dine in. I like eating over at Kanteen because it feels like a cross between a full-blown restaurant and a karinderia. In spite of… - [Level Two: A "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/level-two-a-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-review): The first Maze Runner film didn’t really have a lasting impression on me, although it did leave some unanswered questions, which made it interesting enough for discussion (I haven’t read the books).  I guess what made me uncomfortable with the first film, is that it hints at being an allegory but not deep enough to actually make a strong social or political meaning. But what the first Maze Runner movie lacked in social relevance was made up for in its sequel. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, is a continuation of where its predecessor left off – when our lead characters were… - [Geoffreview X Made In Candy Giveaway!](https://geoffreview.com/food/geoffreview-x-made-in-candy-giveaway): I may have grown old but I never really outgrew the kid in me. If you visit me at work, you can probably tell by looking at my desk – I got toys, action figures, and some bottles of Made In Candy treats, which are pretty neat as some of them have my name “molded” into the candy itself. Now I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s a kid trapped in a grown man’s body, so imma have some of my readers get the chance to have their own personalized Made in Candy treats as well! Geoffreview, together with Made in… - [Taiwan Travel Blog Part 1: Things To Do In Taipei Taiwan + Video](https://geoffreview.com/travel/taiwan-travel-blog-taipei-travel): Taiwan Travel Blog: After my recent trip to Australia earlier this year, I told myself that the next time I go out of the country would be on 2018, since I’m limiting myself to just one international trip yearly. One of the reasons is that I was hoping to explore the Philippines first before I go outside the country. My most recent travels within the Philippines are Cebu, Ilocos, Baguio, and Laguna. Related: Traveling Tips Australia Ilocos Tourist Spots Baguio City Tourist Spot However, another out of the country opportunity presented itself when Air Asia held a seat sale for Taiwan. Given… - [Ang Manananggal Sa Unit 23B Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/ang-manananggal-sa-unit-23b-movie-review): Ang Manananggal Sa Unit 23B Movie Review: This is probably a case of vision and execution not coming together. If I’m not mistaken, the film was supposed to be some sort of romance-gore hybrid, with the intention of having the manananggal as some sort of dark twist to this unconventional love story. Sadly the film was not romantic, nor outright gory. There is blood, and there’re several sappy scenes, but if the objective was to bring kilig and to scare at the same time, I felt nowhere near those. Nico (Martin del Rosario), recently moved to his new apartment with his… - [Did You Catch That Valak Cameo + Annabelle Creation Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/valak-cameo-post-credits-annabelle-creation): ANNABELLE CREATION REVIEW + VALAK CAMEO: Annabelle: Creation, the recent addition to the gradually growing Conjuring Universe, has already been released in PH cinemas. As expected from having Lights Out director David F. Sandberg at the helm of the film, Annabelle: Creation is packed with clever jump scares, ominous scoring, and nightmarish characters that sure to keep you leave the lights on at night. A nun and six orphaned girls, move-in to the house of an old couple after their orphanage has been closed down. It was not long after when the guests are tormented by a demon possessing an old… - [Bar Boys Review: Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017](https://geoffreview.com/movies/bar-boys-review-pista-ng-pelikulang-pilipino-2017): BAR BOYS REVIEW: Much more than law school, Bar Boys is really a film about friendship, brotherhood, and sacrifices. It gives us a glimpse of the hard work and dedication of those who are seriously taking up Law, but what it really zooms into is the dynamics of these four friends, and their relationships with the people around them. A group of friends try to get into Law school, but they are immediately made aware of the reality of this dog-eat-dog world, when competitive classmates, terrorizing professors, and pressure from their families build up hurdles along their way. As stress and… - [Patay Na Si Hesus Film Review: Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino](https://geoffreview.com/movies/patay-na-si-hesus-film-review-pista-ng-pelikulang-pilipino-2017): PATAY NA SI HESUS FILM REVIEW: It’s always nice to hear your native language in the big screen every once in a while. Patay Na Si Hesus’ Cebuano script is more or less the same as the Bisaya I grew up with in Bukidnon, so I didn’t have to rely on the English subtitles to understand the film. Because of this, the film hit closer to home – the punchlines were more relatable, the dialogues more familiar, and even the cursing (“Pisting Yawa!”), brought back some childhood memories. Iyay (Jacklyn Jose) is a single mother who brings her children with her… - [AWOL Film Review: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017](https://geoffreview.com/movies/awol-film-review-pista-ng-pelikulang-pilipino-2017): AWOL Film Review: There are films like Birdshot and Kiko Boksingero, which don’t seem to be that interesting if you judge them solely by the synopsis, but turn out to be pretty good if you just give them a chance. There’s often more to a movie than its description and its poster. In the case of Enzo William’s AWOL though, I should have trusted my gut-feel. In this action-thriller entry, Gerald Anderson stars as Lt. Abel Ibarra, a military sniper who becomes a vigilante in order to protect his family from unknown enemies attempting on their lives. Determined to keep his… - [100 Tula Para Kay Stella Review: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017](https://geoffreview.com/movies/100-tula-para-kay-stella-review-pista-ng-pelikulang-pilipino-2017): 100 Tula Para Kay Stella Review: It’s easy to understand how 100 Tula Para Kay Stella became the top-grossing film on the opening day of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017. The lead actors (who delivered remarkable performances, by the way) definitely brought in a throng of eager fans, but the film’s appeal came primarily from being relatable, and how it speaks the language of young Filipinos. It was tear-jerking, it was amusing, but sadly, it wasn’t new. In this film by Jason Paul Laxamana, 100 Na Tula Para Kay Stella is a coming-of-age story about a stuttering college boy named Fidel,… - [Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017 Entries, Schedule, Tickets](https://geoffreview.com/movies/pista-ng-pelikulang-pilipino-2017-entries-schedule-tickets): Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017 Entries: Organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017 is a week-long celebration of Filipino movies. The festival is scheduled to happen on August 16-22, 2017, where film entries will be screened in participating cinemas nationwide. Here is your quick guide to Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017 Entries, Synopses, Trailers, and Schedule:   100 Tula Para kay Stella Running Time: 2 hours Producer: Viva Communications, Inc. Directed by: Jason Paul Laxamana Genre: Romance/Drama Actors: Bela Padilla, JC Santos 100 Tula Para kay Stella Trailer Synopsis: A bittersweet romance about a… - [HONORING DEFIANCE: DUP and UPPT's Latest Season](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/honoring-defiance-dulaang-up-playwrights): Last August 14, UP Diliman’s theater students, fellow thespians, professors, colleagues and acquaintances celebrated another opening for the Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP, or DUP) and the UP Playwrights’ Theater’s launching of a brand new season. After their successful 41st season REVELATIONS, DUP’s 42nd and UPPT’s 26th shall be HONORING DEFIANCE as a way to “continue a legacy of artistic quality and boldness” according to DUP’s artistic director Prof. Dexter Santos. Bookended by cocktails, the main event in the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater was a preview of the four upcoming plays of the company. Dulaang UP will mount two productions,… - [Malabon Restaurants : Masarap na Kainan sa Malabon](https://geoffreview.com/food/malabon-restaurants-malabon-food-crawl): Malabon Restaurants : When talking about food trips in Metro Manila, the places that usually come to mind first are the popular foodie hubs like Maginhawa, Kapitolyo, or even BGC. Restaurants seem to be popping all the time in these areas, which is why every visit is always a unique experience. But other than these “usuals”, there are still a lot of lesser-known places in Metro Manila, which may not be as popular as the ones I mentioned, but are equally worth the visit for a foodie like me. Malabon Restaurants Such a place is Gen. Luna St. at Malabon City.… - [Birdshot Film Review: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017](https://geoffreview.com/movies/birdshot-film-review-pista-ng-pelikulang-pilipino-2017): Birdshot Film Review: I remember hearing this news from a few years ago where a local farmer from my hometown in Bukidnon allegedly shot an endangered Philippine Eagle, and cooked tinola out of it. I can’t recall much of the details but if I’m not mistaken, when the farmer was arrested and interrogated by the authorities, he claimed that he didn’t know that hunting Philippine Eagles was illegal. This incident was what first came into my mind after seeing the first few scenes of Mikhail Red’s Birdshot and apparently, it’s also one of the inspirations behind the plot of the film.… - [Cinemalaya 2017: Kiko Boksingero Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/kiko-boksingero-review-cinemalaya): Kiko Boksingero Review: Kiko Boksingero is one of those gems, which may not get your attention at first, but actually turns out to be a pleasant surprise when you give it a shot. On film festivals like Cinemalaya, I usually end up prioritizing certain films over others, judging which ones I should see first based on the synopsis, cast, and yep even the posters. Kiko Boksingero is a gentle reminder, that there’s more to a film than what’s implied in marketing materials, and needless to say, this movie ended up being one of my favorites in Cinemalaya 2017. Kiko is a… - [Cinemalaya 2017: Respeto Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/respeto-cinemalaya-review): Respeto Cinemalaya Review: I can’t remember the last time I applauded after seeing a film, as passionately as the way I did after seeing Cinemalaya 2017’s RESPETO. The ending was fitting, just thinking about it right now still gives me the chills. Had it ended in some other way, it would have not had the same effect it had on me, which lingered long after I have left the cinema. RESPETO enlightens, it entertains, but most of all, it disturbs. A young amateur rapper aspires to make a name for himself in underground rap battles. After a humiliating loss, he did… - [Power Mac Center Sale – Up to 90% Off!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/power-mac-center-sale-megamall-service): Power Mac Center Sale : Power Mac Center will be holding an anniversary sale this August 2017! The best part? Items are on sale up to 90% off! However, like all things too good to be true, there’s a catch. The sale is applicable only to select accessories. This means the sale doesn’t apply to that Apple Watch you’ve been wishing to have. Here are the sale details: The Power Mac Center Sale happens across all Power Mac Center Stores Saturdays and Sundays of August only Subject to stock availability Third party accessories are the only ones included in the sale Click the… - [Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/ang-pamilyang-hindi-lumuluha-review-cast): Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha Review: Don’t judge a film by its poster. I already know this too well, yet I went to see the Cinemalaya 2017 entry, Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha, expecting it to be heavy drama, given that the only thing I have about the movie is its poster. A portrait shot of Sharon Cuneta shows her staring blankly yet intensely into the camera, set against a melancholic and grainy sepia background. Despite the title, Ate Shawie’s eyes give the impression that she just wept, or is at least about to cry. Surely, this has to be a tear-jerking film,… - [Oppa Chicken BGC Review: Like Glorified Bonchon](https://geoffreview.com/food/oppa-chicken-bgc-review-delivery):   Oppa Chicken BGC Review: Last night, my office buddies and I were in a mood to ruin our diet (again), so we planned to have dinner at K-Pub BGC. K-Pub has become one of our Korean buffet favorites, primarily because it’s relatively more affordable compared to other Korean buffets. The taste is pretty decent too, and the friendly staff is a huge plus. Sadly, K-Pub has been booked for an event the night we visited, so we had to come up with a Plan B, and with our growling tummies, a decision had to be made fast. Now right beside… - [Café Juanita Pasig Buffet: A Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/cafe-juanita-pasig-buffet-review): Café Juanita Pasig Buffet: Café Juanita is probably one of the most iconic and popular restaurants in Kapitolyo, yet it was only recently that I actually visited the restaurant. I’ve already heard a lot of good reviews about Café Juanita, and when I finally got a taste of their dishes one Sunday morning, I understood why people rave about it. I went to Café Juanita together with my siblings and availed their breakfast buffet, which interestingly is scheduled per seating. The first seating for example, is from 10:30am until 12nn. This means that regardless if you start past 10:30am, you can only… - [Watch: KITA KITA Full Movie Review (Online Review)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/kita-kita-full-movie-review-watch-online): Watch: KITA KITA Full Movie Review (Kita Kita Online Review): Some things aren’t for the bitter heart, and KITA KITA is child’s play in the heels of local cinema’s more matured romantic comedies and dramas. If it weren’t for the onscreen chemistry, comedic timing and the combined strength of its performances, KITA KITA may have fallen to silly teen-oriented fare. Nothing new – you just delve into the almost impossible premise of a blind girl living in a rarely seen Japanese setting. Kita Kita Trailer But at first, it definitely didn’t seem like it at all. Its engaging introduction of a… - [DUNKIRK Movie Review: The War Epic Strikes Back](https://geoffreview.com/movies/dunkirk-movie-review-2017-1958): Dunkirk Movie Review: DUNKIRK marks Nolan’s first foray into the war epic. By now he has explored multiple genres with remarkable mastery. And while comparisons with Stanley Kubrick remain inevitable, the scale of his productions is rather reminiscent of the works of David Lean. Like the latter, Christopher Nolan’s DUNKIRK does a fascinating job of placing large ensembles in picturesque landscapes and letting the whole thing produce a quite lengthy but visceral cinematic experience. DUNKIRK doesn’t ever stray from its anecdotes of war. It alternates between the aerial, land and naval milieu to elaborate the evacuations of Allied soldiers to Dunkirk,… - [Hineleban Coffee Review: Where to Buy Hineleban Coffee](https://geoffreview.com/food/hineleban-coffee-review):   I’m sure more than a few people would be able to relate with me when I say that coffee is my fuel. Every day always start with a cuppa joe, and over the years, my appreciation for coffee has also evolved. I’ve started preferring brewed coffee over the instant, powdered ones, and I also tend to shy away from the complicated concoctions that some coffee shops offer. A warm, simple cup of brewed, black coffee works best to jumpstart my day.   Now how about a coffee brand that’s not only perfect for your daily caffeine fix, but is an… - [Call for Sponsors: I AM FILIPINA Launches iAMF-FEED Program](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/i-am-filipina-launches-iamf-feed-program): Running a food blog has made me appreciate the fact that I am privileged to be able to enjoy food as much as I do right now. I get to visit restaurants I can’t afford before, and sometimes, even have enough motivation to look up some recipes online and prepare my own food at home. As my blog grew, so did my appreciation for different kinds of cuisine.   Yes, I am fortunate that I get to enjoy food beyond my need for nourishment, but then again it only emphasizes the fact that there are many other Filipinos who are not… - [Paano Landiin Ang Crush Mong Foodie?](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/paano-landiin-ang-crush-mong-foodie): Pano nga ba? - [10 Foreign LGBT Pride Movies to Binge-Watch](https://geoffreview.com/movies/lgbt-pride-movies): 10 Foreign LGBT Pride Movies In this continuation of our list, we honor the international Queer Cinema that inspired both local and international cinema’s queer filmmakers and also the state of the LGBTQIA+++ community around the world.   The times have been both kind and unkind to the LGBTQIA++ Community. While majority of the imperial States have legalized same sex marriage, Russia continues enforcement of its anti-gay policies. Taiwan broke records as the first Asian country to embrace same-sex marriage in its government. A few miles away, an Indonesian province went viral because of its public shaming of two homosexual partners.… - [The Handmaiden Review: Erotic and Breath-taking](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-handmaiden-review-movie): The Handmaiden (2016) Director: Park Chan-wook Main Cast: Min-hee Kim, Tae-ri Kim, Jung Woo-ha   The Handmaiden is a thriller-erotica masterclass you end up liking so much you wish you had watched it sooner. The cinematography is breath-taking, alternating between wide, panning, and overhead shots of lush forests colored in the plumage of spring, and sudden close-ups of dilating eyes, twitching moustaches, and arcane bourgeois possessions like nooses and snake sculptures that convey the absurd excesses of human behavior. The plot centers on the relationship between Lady Hideko (Min-hee Kim), heir to a fortune, and Sook-hee (Tae-ri Kim), a professional thief… - [Over the Rainbow: 10 Must-See LGBT Filipino Movies](https://geoffreview.com/movies/lgbt-filipino-movies-gay-pinoy-movies): 10 Must-See LGBT Filipino Movies: The times have been both kind and unkind to the LGBTQIA++ Community. While the imperial States have legalized same sex marriage, Russia continues enforcement of its anti-gay policies. Taiwan broke records as the first Asian country to embrace same-sex marriage in its government. A few miles away, an Indonesian province went viral because of its public shaming of two homosexual partners. The Philippines was named among the most gay-friendly countries in the world, and while its Communist party is known for its revolutionary marriages of all sexes, the Duterte administration stood firm in its stand of… - [Ramen Nagi Review: Try the Best Seller Butao King!](https://geoffreview.com/food/ramen-nagi-review-best-seller): Ramen Nagi Review: Despite being a self-proclaimed ramen-lover, I haven’t actually been to a lot of Ramen restaurants. The only ones I’ve been to before this was Ramen Bar (then at Greenfield District), and then at Ikkoryu Fukouka Ramen. Both times I enjoyed every bit of the meal I had, and ramen easily become one of my favorite Japanese dishes. It was only a few days ago that I made my first visit to Ramen Nagi at SM MOA. The moment you enter the restaurant, you can tell that they take their ramen seriously. The carefully planned layout and detailed interiors… - [Tsujiri Philippines: Authentic Matcha Fix At Tsujiri Manila](https://geoffreview.com/food/tsujiri-philippines-tsujiri-manila-matcha):   I’ve always wondered what’s the difference between regular Green Tea and Matcha. I know that they both come from tea leaves (not to mention the fact that they’re both green) so how exactly are these two different? Green Tea VS Matcha I did a little bit of research and found out that while the regular green tea that we know (the one served in tea bags) is prepared by infusing tea leaves in hot water, matcha tea is made from ground, whole leaves. This means that when you’re having matcha, you’re actually consuming the powdered leaves, not just the water… - [The UP Repertory Company ’s Walang Katapusang Godot](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/up-repertory-company-katapusang-godot):   We entered the worn-down Barangay Multi-Purpose Hall with warnings not to offer the “clients” food, water, and most especially cigarettes. Each step was taken with uneasiness, knowing that the grimy men huddled against the walls and laying carelessly on filthy plywoods could jump at you anytime if they suddenly have an episode. The summer heat and humid air made it worse. The buzzing of flies also added to my discomfort, knowing that there are literally pieces of shit on one far corner of the room. The “transient home” that we entered, was part of The UP Repertory Company ’s presentation of Walang… - [Jerrold Tarog's Bliss Movie Review: Disturbing, Nightmarish](https://geoffreview.com/movies/bliss-movie-review-jerrold-tarog-2017): Earlier this year. Iza Calzado made headlines in Philippine entertainment when she won the Yakushi Pearl Award for Best Performer for her role in Jerrold Tarog’s Bliss. This alone would already be enough to make me want to rush to the cinemas on Bliss’ first day of screening. But a few weeks later, the Movie Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) gave the film an X-rating. This essentially means that Bliss is disapproved for public viewing, and we won’t be catching it in local cinemas. If anything, MTRCB’s rating only made me want to see Bliss more. The rating, which was… - [Steak Season at Restaurant 101 Enderun](https://geoffreview.com/food/steak-season-restaurant-101-enderun): If you’ve been a regular visitor of my blog you may notice that aside form dessert, my favourite food to eat are meats. Just the past month, I’ve been to several Korean barbecue restaurants, gobbling my way through bulgogi and samgyeopsal with no regard to the diet I was supposed to be having. As I wolfed my way through buffets and grills, my borderline carnivore tendencies has led me to the rib-eye steaks of Restaurant 101. Restaurant 101 BGC Not to be mistaken with Buffet 101, Restaurant 101 is a quaint yet classy resto, serving as the application restaurant of Enderun… - [How Will the Avengers Guardians of the Galaxy Crossover?](https://geoffreview.com/movies/avengers-guardians-of-the-galaxy-crossover): Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has been out in theaters for several days now, and I’m sure a lot of people would agree with me when I say that’s probably the funniest movie so far of the MCU. Not only is it brimming with cameos and easter eggs, the script and storyline  is something that even non-fans would find hilarious. One of the things that I realized with the Guardians sequel, is that despite being in the same MCU, the Guardians franchise seemed to be totally isolated from what goes on with the Avengers. It’s understandable given that the Avengers’… - [This Guy Pulled a Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad in Protest](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/kendall-jenner-pepsi-ad-labor-day-protest):   As many of you are probably aware, Pepsi’s controversial ad with Kendall Jenner sparked a huge backlash after being accused of using the Black Lives Matter movement (or any protest movement for that matter) to promote soda. The tone-deaf ad seemed to give the impression that racism is something trivial enough to be resolved by sharing a can of Pepsi. I can imagine one of Pepsi’s marketing executives suggesting, “Protests are so hot right now so we might as well ride on its wave” a.k.a. to promulgate capitalist interests, yeah? Wanting to recreate the absurdity of the failed Kendal Jenner… - [Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Rating and Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-rating-review): Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Rating and Review Guardians of the Galaxy was a delightfully nostalgic hit when it first opened in theaters, so it’s no wonder that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is one of the most highly anticipated movies this year. I’m actually one of the eager fans who lined-up to see it on its first day in cinemas, and I’m glad to say that it did not disappoint.  It’s a hilariously entertaining superhero film in true Guardians of the Galaxy fashion. Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ continues the… - [Cafe Seolhwa Review: Café Seolhwa Bingsu at Forum, BGC](https://geoffreview.com/food/cafe-seolhwa-review-cafe-seolhwa-branches): After seeing online that Yoree has a Buy 1 Take 1 offer for their Samgyeopsal, my workmates and I headed to Forum at BGC to avail of the special offer. It’s true, pork belly orders really are offered at Buy 1 Take 1 from Mondays to Thursdays, but gobbling up all those fat and oil would require dessert! Forum at BGC houses a good array of restaurants (One of my favorites, Sarsa, is located here), so it’s not hard to find a dessert place. Since the summer heat has become unbearable, Café Seolhwa Bingsu sounded like a great idea.   Before… - [#AustralYUM! My Australia 8-Day Itinerary – Part 2](https://geoffreview.com/food/australia-itinerary-8-days-wollongong-sydney):   This is the second part of my 8-Day itinerary in Australia (Click here for Part 1). I had to split my video into two parts because I was already nearing 30 minutes when I was editing, and I don’t think anybody has an attention span for a Youtube video that long. Please watch the video above to see what I did in Australia from days 5-8. For the full details of my itinerary, check ‘em out below: Australia Itinerary 8 Days Australia Itinerary: Day 5: Trip to Wollongong Lunch at North Beach Pavilion Blow Hole Dessert at The Ice Creamery… - [#AustralYUM! My Australia 8-Day Itinerary – Part 1](https://geoffreview.com/food/australia-itinerary-8-days-2):   Australia has been on my “Must-Visit” list for many years already, so you can just imagine my excitement when one of my good friends in Sydney invited me to come over for a quick vacay.   Most of the stuff that I see about Australia online just talks about how it is a haven for oversized spiders, and how snakes can creep up to your room at any time of the day. I’m not so fond of arachnids nor reptiles so that part of Australia doesn’t excite me very much. The other part though, which talks about its diverse culture,… - [How to Pause Youtube Upload: Resume Youtube Videos Where You Left Off](https://geoffreview.com/technology/how-to-pause-youtube-upload-videos):   UPDATE: THIS METHOD NO LONGER WORKS 🙁 I’ve been recently just uploaded the first Part of my Australia Trip vlog post (check it out here), and one of the challenges I had was the suuuuper long upload time. It as a 15 minute long video, and several of the footages were shot in 4K, so it only made sense for it to take several hours to upload on Youtube.   Now if you’ve also been uploading Youtube videos, you’ll know by now that there isn’t really a “Pause” button in the upload page. There’s only the “Publish” button, and that… - [Chao Chao Gyoza BGC Review: Menu and Prices](https://geoffreview.com/food/chao-chao-gyoza-bgc-review): Chao Chao Gyoza BGC With this year’s Holy Week already here, I’m making the most out of the remaining days before I start fasting on Maundy Thursday. Just yesterday I visited Sweet Ecstasy with my work-buddies for a quick merienda. Earlier today, we went to one of the restaurants I’ve been itching to visit for a few weeks already – Chao Chao Gyoza.   Known to be an award-winning gyoza resto in Japan (what those awards actually were, I’m yet to find out), Chao Chao Gyoza’s first branch here in the Philippines opened last March at W City Center, BGC. It’s… - [Banana Leaf SM Aura Review (Restaurant, Branches)](https://geoffreview.com/food/banana-leaf-sm-aura-review-restaurant-branches): Banana Leaf SM Aura Review: Last December I went on this spontaneous solo trip to Singapore, with an itinerary so messed-up, I actually spent half of my first day deciding what to do first. My list actually just consisted of several tourist attractions, without really having a plan on which ones to visit. One thing that I know for sure is that food-tripping is a priority.   Aside from the satay and laksa, I made sure to visit popular restaurants, with the one on top of my list being National Kitchen by Violet Oon.   It was in National Kitchen that… - [Ghost in the Shell Review: Visually Stunning but Falls Short in Other Departments](https://geoffreview.com/movies/ghost-in-the-shell-review): Ghost in the Shell Review Okay, to be honest I can barely recall the Ghost in the Shell anime, and I didn’t really watch it as much as Dragon Ball Z, but I can pretty much say I’ve spent a decent number of hours watching the series. Over the years, I’ve learned not to expect much from films based on animes, knowing they can be as brilliant as the live-action Rurouni Kenshin films, or end up as miserable disasters like the Attack on Titan adaptations. Ghost in the Shell is one of those materials that have so much potential in them,… - [This is not a Drill! Attack on Titan Season 2 Episode 1 is Here!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/attack-on-titan-season-2-episode-1): OMG OMG OMG. The Looooong wait is finally over! Attack on Titan Season 2 Episode 1, has finally been released today. Since late last year, teasers have shown us that we’ll be seeing new Titans this Season. There’s the Beast Titan which has the ability to speak, as well an Impish Titan, who seem to be the on the side of humans. But then, if you haven’t read the manga yet, it’s really hard to know at this point. The first episode starts where the previous season left off, with the capture of Annie Leonhart who turned out to be the Female… - [It's Morphin Time!: Power Rangers Movie 2017 Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/morphin-time-power-rangers-movie-2017-review): Power Rangers Movie 2017 Review The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise has been a special part of my childhood, so despite being late, I didn’t let the chance to see this year’s Power Rangers Movie pass. Images of the Green Ranger summoning the Dragonzord, and explosions in the background as the Rangers strike their battle poses are still etched vividly in my memory. Seeing another Power Rangers movie that’s based on the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, would be like finding your favourite toy when you were a kid. Except, that toy is now a disfigured abomination. The Power Rangers that I… - [SM Supermalls Partners with Madrid Fusion Manila 2017 and DOT to Celebrate Flavors of the Philippines](https://geoffreview.com/food/madrid-fusion-manila-2017-sm-supermalls):   Madrid Fusion Manila 2017 It is not a question that the Philippines is a haven for delectable cuisines. Each province in our country seem to have their own food specialty – from the bagnet and empanada of Ilocos, the pineapples and steaks of Bukidnon, and the spicy dishes of the Bicolanos, among others. Filipinos love food so much, that we have even dedicated fiestas for several of our favorite Pinoy food favorites! It is no surprise then, that on the third year of Madrid Fusion Manila, the Asian edition of the most prominent event in the world of haute gastronomy,… - [Fireside by Kettle BGC Review: The Buttermilk Chicken Fingers is a Must-try!](https://geoffreview.com/food/fireside-by-kettle-bgc-review): Fireside by Kettle BGC Review My life recently has been a constant struggle between my love for good food, and the fact that I really need to go on a diet. I’m not overweight to the point that it puts my health at risk, but the fact that my clothes are starting to get tighter is alarming! But how can I manage my eating, when there are always new restaurants offering deliciously sinful dishes popping out all over the Metro? If there’s one thing I can’t decline, it’s the call of great-tasting food! Such restaurant is Fireside by Kettle, which opened… - [#AustralYUM! Where to Eat in Australia When You're on a Budget](https://geoffreview.com/food/best-restaurants-sydney-australia): One of the things that I loved the most about Australia is the food. My friends and I went on a foodtrip in Sydney and Wollonggong, and we’ve compiled our favorites in the album above. Simply scroll through the images to see the different restaurants we visited and dishes we tried during the trip. The beauty of going on a foodie adventure in Australia, is that you get to explore different cuisine from various cultures. It’s easy to look for Thai, Japanese, American, Indonesian, Malaysian, and many other restaurants all in one area! Oh and there’s kangaroo meat too! To see… - [Bakit Wala Kang Date Sa Valentine's?](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/bakit-wala-kang-date-sa-valentines): It’s that time of the year again. Ugh. Not to sound bitter and all, but don’t you think that Valentine’s Day is just another capitalist concept that somehow requires us to spend for our loved ones. Buy them flowers! Give them chocolates! Treat your SO to a friggin’ dinner date! Okay, now I’m starting to sound bitter. But in case pagod ka na sa mga nangungulit sayo about Valentine’s Day? Here are some comebacks: Image credits: https://unsplash.com/@freestocks https://unsplash.com/@alicekat https://unsplash.com/@erothermel https://unsplash.com/@nwphoto https://unsplash.com/@dlasto https://unsplash.com/@clemono2 https://unsplash.com/@sweeticecreamphotography https://unsplash.com/@takeshi2 - [#FindYourTribePH: Watch Korean Shows and Anime on Tribe](https://geoffreview.com/movies/findyourtribeph-watch-korean-shows-and-anime-on-tribe): Demand for video content is no doubt catching up here in the Philippines. In more developed countries, Youtubers have been very popular for years already, yet it seems to be just 2 years ago when vlogging has started to be become a trend among Filipinos. In 2014, Variety made a survey among U.S. teens to see who they perceived to be the most influential figures in media. You would think that the personalities who would dominate that list are pop stars, celebrities, or even political figures, but the results were…well, unexpected. Six out of the Top 10 personalities were Youtube stars,… - [Padayon! Buwan at Baril sa Eb Major Review](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/padayon-buwan-at-baril-sa-eb-major-review): Madalas mabanggit ang “Buwan at Baril sa Eb Major” ni Chris Millado bilang isa sa mga klasikong dula na kontra sa diktadurang US-Marcos at isa sa mga klasikong dulang makabayan. Nang ipalabas ito ngayong taon, may mga kaibigang nagsabi sa aking manood, dahil maganda raw at nakakaiyak pa nga. Kaya naman nanood ako, at hindi ako nabigo.     Binubuo ang “Buwan at Baril” ng limang istorya ng mga taong lumaban sa diktadura, partikular noong umigting ang pakikibaka nang paslangin si Sen. Ninoy Aquino petsa Agosto 21, 1983. Sa mensahe niya sa souvenir program ng dula, sinabi ni Millado na isinulat… - [Super Bowl 2017 Trailers: Movies and Series](https://geoffreview.com/movies/super-bowl-2017-trailers-movies-and-series): Despite not being a hardcore football fan I still look forward to the Super Bowl primarily because three things: The halftime show, the commercials, and the trailers. The three things transform the Super Bowl into much more than the exciting football frenzy that it already is. It has a become a media spectacle – an avenue for brands, shows, and celebrities to showcase themselves before an engaged audience. Lady Gaga’s halftime show was incredible, and definitely one of the most memorable that I’ve seen so far. I’m still currently streaming through the commercials, but I’ve just gone through all the trailers,… - [Tips Para Pumayat](https://geoffreview.com/food/tips-para-pumayat): I’m sure I’m not alone with my resolution to (hopefully) lose some weight this year. I’m guessing na puno na naman ang mga gyms, and quota na naman sa sales ang mga diet delivery services this month. But it’s easier said than done! When I try to eat healthy, minsan may mag bbirthday and may libreng pakain. When I plan on working out, meron namang mag-aaya ng dinner. Haaay… This is why I decided to be creative and thought of some alternative ways of losing weight. Every calorie counts nga diba? Here are a few tips para pumayat: Di ka nga… - [How to Apply for Australian Visa Online (and how I got approved in 1 day)](https://geoffreview.com/travel/how-to-apply-for-australian-visa-online-1-day-approval): How to apply for Australian visa online. It all started when Cebu Pacific announced a seat sale last year for select international destinations. Normally airline seat sales don’t appeal much to me because I don’t travel outside the country a lot (I’m a bit stingy, even for travel), but a good friend at Sydney have been inviting me to visit him, so this might be the best chance to do so. To be fair, I really did save a lot from the seat sale, as I only spent around Php 13K inclusive of taxes for my flights back and forth. Not… - [#IamUrbanBrave](https://geoffreview.com/food/iamurbanbrave): They say those who are brave are unafraid   Fearlessly face the path they are laid   Stouthearted and bold, adventure excites them,   Hurls each day’s challenge, right back at ‘em!   Those who brave the urban jungle are not just survivors   They conquer the city, they are urban winners!       One time I had to go on this Singapore trip   It was my second time, should be easy, you might think   But then there was a catch, a challenge I must face   I must go on my own, no companion but my suitcase!… - [#SaltBae is 2017's First Meme](https://geoffreview.com/food/saltbae-is-2017s-first-meme): Kung meron tayong #CarrotMan, and Turkey naman, merong #SaltBae. Friends, meet Turkish butcher and chef Nusret Gökçe (di ko alam pano ipronounce name niya). He became viral a few days ago kasi san ka naman nakakita ng chef na ganyan ka intense ang appeal. Very sensual daw siya mag prepare ng dishes sa kanyang restaurant, to the point na pati yung baka mina-massage niya (forrealz, no kidding). Pero yung video niya where he sprinkles salt over a slab of meat ang pinaka tumatak sa netizens. See below: Ottoman steak 🔪 A video posted by nusr_et (@nusr_et) on Jan 7, 2017 at… - [Scrumptious Steaks at the Del Monte Golf Clubhouse, Bukidnon: A Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/steaks-at-the-del-monte-golf-clubhouse-bukidnon-a-review):   Ilang beses ko nang narinig itong particular restaurant in Bukidnon, which serves steaks na sooobrang sarap daw because they come from Pineapple-fed cattle at the Del Monte Ranch. Despite growing up in Malaybalay City in Bukidnon, I haven’t really had the chance to visit this restaurant. Yung famed Dahilayan Adventure Park nga, which was supposedly one of the tourist spots of our province, di ko pa rin napupuntahan.   Last December though, I didn’t let the chance pass. I first went to the said restaurant with one of my high school friends together with his family, and this is where… - [FATAL TEMPTATION: A review of Erik Matti's SEKLUSYON](https://geoffreview.com/movies/fatal-temptation-a-review-of-erik-mattis-seklusyon): Amidst the creepy visuals and twisted religious figures (like more sinister, yet less memorable set pieces for Mike de Leon’s ITIM), Erik Matti creatively and unconventionally lays down what’s inside the mind of a faithful adolescent. As much as SEKLUSYON is a horror film about the Catholic faith, it can be best described as a subversive psychological thriller on abstinence. And through this subversion, Matti once again proved his sharp commentary of religion, taking it one step ahead. 1947. Four young deacons enter confinement in the middle of the woods to fulfill their final challenges before priesthood. What occurs is an… - [Manila in Living Color: A Review of Saving Sally](https://geoffreview.com/movies/manila-in-living-color-a-review-of-saving-sally): If you ask me to describe Saving Sally, I’d say try to imagine living in your daydreams. It is filled with fun animation, witty symbolisms, and lush colors. In that world, being the nice guy doesn’t seem so bad.     Marty, the mighty nerdy protagonist is in love with his best friend, Sally, but he’s not sure if she’s interested in him too. Being one of those “torpe” types, he misses every chance he gets to tell her how he feels. Sounds familiar, right? Sally is not the shallow girl-next-door, but more of the fun, smart, nice girl-trapped-in-a-big-house type. Sally… - [Paano Sagutin Ang: "Kelan Ka Ikakasal?"](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/paano-sagutin-ang-kelan-ka-ikakasal): Aside from “Parang Tumaba Ka”, ang pagtanong ng “Kelan Ka Ikakasal?” ata ang isa sa mga favorite na itanong ng mga kamag-anak natin tuwing umuuwi tayo para magbakasyon…lalo na kapag may mga reunion. Ewan ko ba bat parang mas excited sila kesa satin. If only they knew, tinatanong ko rin yan sa sarili ko. But I’m not really in a hurry. Kung medyo marami-rami na rin ang nagtanong sa’yo the past days, to the point na nakakairita na, here are some snappy comebacks to this perennial question. Just like our suggestions for Paano Sagutin ang: “Uy Tumaba Ka”, use at your… - [THE CROWNING JEWEL OF #MMFF2016: Review of Jun Lana's DIE BEAUTIFUL (2016)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-crowning-jewel-of-mmff2016-review-of-jun-lanas-die-beautiful-2016): (As I type, I feel even this review is an understatement to the near-perfection of Lana’s latest film. But anyway, here goes…) There is no doubt that Jun Lana’s masterpiece DIE BEAUTIFUL is the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival’s crowning jewel. Following a decade of laughing stock LGBT characters (one even attempted to fuse them as quadruplets), it is a golden moment to watch a film about transwomen that makes you feel all sorts of genuine emotions. And to think it dared not to be too preachy, too melodramatic — hell it didn’t even try too hard to turn the tables… - [Paano Saguting Ang: "Uy, Tumaba Ka"?](https://geoffreview.com/food/paano-saguting-ang-uy-tumaba-ka): We’ve all been there. Sinimulan natin ang taon with the “Balik Alindog” Program (pero para mag apply sa’yo ‘to, dapat may alindog ka in the first place) – nag enroll sa gym, nag meal-planning, at kumain ng wheat bread. Pero wala eh, ansaraaaap talaga ng Crispy Pata. Before you know it, patapos na ang taon, at panahon na rin for High School and family reunions. Alam mo na malamang sa malamang, merong magsasabi sayo ng dreaded comment: “Uy, tumaba ka!” While there may be nothing wrong with being chubby (chubby lang hah, hindi yung obese, unhealthy levels), di na po namin… - [IN THE NAME OF GOLD: A Review of Alvin Yapan’s ORO (2016)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/in-the-name-of-gold-a-review-of-alvin-yapans-oro-2016): Caramoan – a beautiful slice of the Bicol coast with white sand, clear waters, friendly Bicolanos, and lush natural resources, but also witness to one of the decade’s most violent injustices. A massacre occurred in a small town called Gata, where an armed group of “environmental patrollers” occupied a small-scale ball mill and accused the timid citizens of illegal mining. Four miners were brutally shot one evening, before the patrollers escaped the island. The incident shattered the peace of their town and Gata was dominated by silence and fear, no matter how hard their loving and diligent barangay chairperson pulls them… - [#AmplifyLife: This New JBL Concept Store has Its Own Home Theater Room!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/amplifylife-this-new-jbl-concept-store-has-its-own-home-theater-room): Have you ever had one of those times when you’re watching a movie at home, and you keep on messing with the volume buttons, because you can’t seem to find the perfect audio fit for the movie? At one moment, the volume’s too loud, but then in a different scene, you can’t even hear the dialogue!  Happened to me a lot of times. This may be because of the quality of the material you’re watching, but the kind of speakers that you have also contributes to this “Volume-up, volume-down” dilemma. It’s even more frustrating when the quality of the audio output… - [This Rogue One Mural at SM North EDSA Would Make You #GoRogueAtSM!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/this-rogue-one-mural-at-sm-north-edsa-would-make-you-gorogueatsm): Although I can’t claim myself to be the ultimate Star Wars geek, I can pretty much say that I am a fan of the franchise (I guess the stormtrooper artwork on my room’s wall is a testament to that). I was one of the eager moviegoers who went to see The Force Awakens on its first week last year (check out our review here), and it was enough to rekindle my fascination with the Force and the Galactic Empire. Seeing Jedi and Sith Lords once again on the big screen brings back so much childhood memories! A friend even made me… - [Cabalen Buffet Giveaway!](https://geoffreview.com/food/cabalen-buffet-giveaway): When there are times when I am asked how I see myself a few years from now, I’d always confidently answer that I hope to become a restaurant owner. I’m extra-appreciative of Filipino food, that it eventually became one of my goals to share this love for Pinoy cuisine to others as well. Admittedly though, I’m better at eating than cooking (I’m trying my best to do well in the kitchen though), but hopefully my picky taste for Filipino food would eventually make this goal achievable in the near future.  One of my most recent inspirations for setting up my own… - [Formulas and Firearms: A "The Accountant" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/formulas-and-firearms-a-the-accountant-review): I have never gotten along with Math, and it has been my least favorite subject for as long as I can remember. As if numbers weren’t confusing enough, some genius even added the alphabet into equations, making going through problem solving even more dreadful! It was this love-hate relationship (okay, maybe mostly hate), with numbers that made me pretty sure that I’d be dozing off if I go see The Accountant (the title alone is making me cringe). However, this is one special case where I’m glad that my expectations weren’t met, because the film didn’t turn out to be the… - [12 Holiday Specials at the Seasons, Manila Pavilion Hotel](https://geoffreview.com/food/12-holiday-specials-at-the-seasons-manila-pavilion-hotel): I’m lucky that I’m surrounded by people who love food as much as I do because there’s always a reason to go to buffets. First payday of the month? “Let’s got to a buffet!” Second payday of the month? “Yay buffet!” Been to the gym three days in a row? “Let’s celebrate by pigging-out in a buffet!”   Last year, I even went buffet-hopping in an effort to find Affordable Buffets below Php 500 (you can check out the list here).   My most recent buffet discovery was Seasons Restaurant at Manila Pavilion Hotel. It was the fist time that I’ve been… - [Coffee 101: A Coffee Cupping Session at Nine Cups](https://geoffreview.com/food/coffee-101-a-coffee-cupping-session-at-nine-cups): If you’re reading this right now you’re probably a coffee-lover like me. It’s one of the first things that I take in the morning to jumpstart my day (and survive the rest of it). I’m also one of those guys you’d often see in a coffee shop, typing the life out of its laptop and taking advantage of the free wifi while sipping on a cuppa joe. I have to admit though, some coffee shops can be intimidating! Even more with all the complicated add-ons and variations that you can have with your drink. Are you the type who orders a… - [A Different Kind of Magic: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/a-different-kind-of-magic-fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-review): Just when we thought that we’ve already seen the last of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World on the big screen, along comes Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – the much-anticipated Harry Potter spinoff based on one of the textbooks that harry and his friends studied at Hogwarts. It’s a pretty valid excuse to once again delve into the magical world Rowling created, and a springboard into expanding the witchcraft and wizarding universe, which used to be limited only within the boundaries of Harry Potter’s shadow. While the Harry Potter films our generation grew up mainly treaded along the adventures of… - [SM Hypermarket's Streetfood Festival Grand Finale](https://geoffreview.com/food/sm-hypermarkets-streetfood-festival-grand-finale): If you remember, I told you guys a few months ago about the grand launch of SM Hypermarket’s Streetfood Festival, which happened at SM Fairview. This led to a series of Streetfood Festival celebrations in several SM Malls including SM Valenzuela, Bicutan, and Molino. Though a bit delayed, the grand finale finally happened last week at the SM Mall of Asia. I was one of the eager guests who were first to arrive in the venue, and I’m glad that I was because experienced the delicious Pinoy streetfood delicacies served in the event while they were still fresh. Here are some… - [Queso Quest: A Melt Grilled Cheesery Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/queso-quest-a-melt-grilled-cheesery-review): People who know me personally know that I DO NOT LIKE CHEESE. It’s not that I’m lactose-intolerant, it’s just that the taste of cheese somehow makes me feel dizzy and squeamish. It’s weird, I know but I have this vague memory when I was a kid of eating cheddar cheese and I don’t know exactly why but somehow the taste was repulsive to me. Ever since, the taste of cheese (whatever kind it is) wasn’t appealing anymore and my mom had to set aside “cheese-free” versions of food whenever there’s an occasion. Believe me when I say though that I’ve been… - [UP Rep opens year-long theater season with ‘Intersection’ + Review](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/up-rep-opens-year-long-theater-season-with-intersection-review): The UP Repertory Company, in its 44th Theater Season, opens in the streets. In the wake of extrajudicial killings and social media, the local slums are once again on the spotlight, and UP Rep’s Intersection offers these two new, fresh plays to a bewildered urban audience. Streetlight Manifesto A tale about exterminators and their moral dissonance, or maybe even an attempt to articulate a national dilemma at a time when vigilantism and state perpetrated killings are on the rise.  Set in a dark alley with flickering lampposts, Mix Villalon’s Streetlight Manifesto unfolds as bodies are dumped in front of a police… - [The Revolutionary Coffee of Wheelys Café Philippines](https://geoffreview.com/food/the-revolutionary-coffee-of-wheelys-cafe-philippines): I’m sure a lot of people would be able to relate with me when I say that coffee is my fuel. It’s basically what I drink first thing in the morning to get me hyped up and running to survive the day. When I start getting slow and sluggish at work, just a single cuppa joe works wonders in waking me up and getting me back in momentum. Now I’m no coffee connoisseur, but I do have my own preferences when having my caffeine. Whenever it’s available, I’d always prefer brewed coffee over instant (who doesn’t, yeah?), and the simpler the… - [We Did The Chubby Bunny Challenge! Warning: Gross](https://geoffreview.com/food/we-did-the-chubby-bunny-challenge-warning-gross): I don’t know what it is about stuffing your cheeks with marshmallows but the Chubby Bunny Challenge is soooo much fun! In a gross and messy kind of way. What else are we going to do with leftover marshmallows from Halloween? We only managed to stuff seven each (trust me, it’s harder than it looks) before we started gagging and throwing up. Worth it! - [10 Scary Short Films To Keep You Awake at Night](https://geoffreview.com/movies/10-scary-short-films-to-keep-you-awake-at-night):   What is it about scary stories that make them so tempting to read, just when you’re about to sleep??? Is it our fascination with the supernatural and the unknown? Bedtime stories were supposed to be about happy endings that would lullaby you to sleep and give you sweet dreams, not nightmarish visions of the undead.   Image credits here   Written stories are one thing, but there are also short horror films, that I can’t help but watch even though I know that I’m going to regret doing so afterwards. Short films are easier to have in a movie-marathon because… - [Trippy Time Loops: A Doctor Strange Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/trippy-time-loops-a-doctor-strange-review): When I heard that Doctor Strange has this unbelievably high score on Rotten Tomotoes, I knew that there’s just no way for me not to see this movie on its first week. As of writing it currently has a 100% “Fresh” rating from top critics, which include Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, and Variety. After seeing the Doctor Strange’s advanced screening last October 24, I understood why the film got so much praise! In  what is essentially an MCU origin story, we are introduced to Doctor Stephen Strange – a skilled yet egoistic neurosurgeon who severely injured his hands in a tragic… - [A Review of Apocalypse Child (And Why It's One of the Most Honest Films You'll See)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/a-review-of-apocalypse-child-and-why-its-one-of-the-most-honest-films-youll-see): In  its first few minutes, we are greeted with the spectacular folklores of a town at the edge of the sea. And like most folklores verbally passed on, it seems impossible to separate fact from fiction, the real from the fantasy, the banal from the exaggeration. And yet, inside those half-truisms, Apocalypse Child thrived. In its honesty in depicting the beautiful mess of the countryside, it built a film that not a lot of crude guerilla filmmakers nor mainstream productions can offer. In a field dominated by big productions and lottery systems of determining who’s going to get the funding, we see… - [Chatting is More Fun with SM Viber Stickers!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/chatting-is-more-fun-with-sm-viber-stickers): If you’ve read my previous posts about my out-of-town getaways, food trips, and even staycations, you’ll notice that I often go on these adventures with the same group of friends. We all love food, travelling and seeing movies that’s why we get along so well! We always find a reason to get together and hang. We do these trips more or less every month, but given that our schedules are not the same, each of these trips require some careful planning and coordination. The most convenient way to do so, is of course to chat with each other online. We have… - [Best Food Forward 2016: A Sneak Peek](https://geoffreview.com/food/best-food-forward-2016-a-sneak-peek): Wow, apparently this year is already the 6th year of Best Food Forward. It felt like it was just recently that I had my first BFF experience, and now looking back, it’s amazing how this food fair served as a launch pad for some of the successful food business right now. Manang’s Chicken, Burgers & Brewskies, Schmidt’s Hotdog, and Crunchy Crab, are all Best Food Forward “graduates”. It’s also the home of some of my favorites like The Bald Baker, Deep Dips, Chokolate Atbp., Go Brewed, and Brownie Bar!  Attending Best Food Forward’s sneak peek has already started to become a… - [When Food is Rude: A "Sausage Party" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/when-food-is-rude-a-sausage-party-review): Just when I thought The Simpsons and Family Guy have already prepared me for the worst (or best?) kind of profanity in animated films and TV shows, Sausage Party comes along and smashes expectations. In what is essentially a Disney and Pixar parody, you’ll get all sorts of drugs, sex, racial, and even religious references you never thought of seeing in an animated film. Frank is a sausage (yes, A SAUSAGE!) being sold at a supermarket called Shopwell’s, who dreams of finally being bought by humans who they consider as gods. Just like the other grocery items in the store, Frank… - [Use Promo Code GeoffReview to get Php 200 off on Earth Kitchen + Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/use-promo-code-geoffreview-to-get-php-200-off-on-earth-kitchen-review): The past month, I’ve been making a conscious effort to start eating healthier and be more active. I’ve actually started earlier this year but I got sidetracked along the way, and so I’m trying to make it up this month before I start binge-eating again during the holidays. With all the fastfood, dessert places, and burger joints near where I’m working, Earth Kitchen is one of the food establishments that stand out when you’re looking for healthy and organic food. Here is a quick overview of what they have to offer: Watermelon and Rocket Salad – Php 270.00 This salad is… - [Curious and Creepy: A "Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/curious-and-creepy-a-miss-peregrines-home-for-peculiar-children-review): The best way to describe Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, would probably be to imagine it as some sort of weird mash-up of “X-Men”, “Harry Potter”, and a little bit of “A Series of Unfortunate Events”. From here alone you can already tell that you shouldn’t expect a lot from the originality department. But hey, if it’s a movie about the creepies and the out of this world, I wouldn’t be able to keep myself from seeing it. Jake Portman grew up to fantastic bedtime stories of kids with special abilities and invisible monsters, told to him by his grandfather.… - [Heart in Art: Introducing the Purefoods Blue Line](https://geoffreview.com/food/heart-in-art-introducing-the-purefoods-blue-line): Have you ever had an experience when you hear a song and then you suddenly remember strong memories associated with that music? I often do, and on occasions when I hear pop songs I used to listen to when I was younger, I often end up reminiscing of the 90s and how so much easy and carefree life was back then. This is true not only with music. Other external stimuli may also trigger strong memories and emotion – a certain smell, the sound of rain on rooftops, and even the taste of certain food may remind you of lush memories… - [Manage your life with Taiwan Excellence Products](https://geoffreview.com/technology/manage-your-life-with-taiwan-excellence-products): Nowadays, a lot of people find themselves searching for work-life balance. With demands from work, work-life balance appears to be a very challenging feat, especially in today’s fast-paced lifestyle.  I know it can be tough, so here are a few tips to somehow help you in keeping that balance: Develop daily positive habits Commuting consumes a large chunk of one’s daily life. Why not schedule a “bike day” going to work? Take the versatile Link B7 from Tern for a fun and different urban transport. It would cut commute time while simultaneously adding minutes to one’s daily workout.  The Link B7… - [How to Cook Vigan Longganisa. Recipe and Cooking Instructions](https://geoffreview.com/food/how-to-cook-vigan-longganisa): How to Cook Vigan Longganisa   What they say is true – Vigan Longganisa really is one of the best longganisa there is. I’m talking about the legit ones that actually came from Vigan. I’ve already tried countless longannisa here in Manila being marketed as “Vigan Longganisa” but none of these still come close to the authentic product. I recently spent a long weekend over at Ilocos (more about that in future posts), and obviously, part of the itinerary was to go on a foodtrip. Ilocos is known for their Empanada, Bagnet, and Longganisa, which we oh so eagerly looked for… - [Spicy Korean Pork Adobo Recipe (Prepared with the De’longhi Multifry Multicooker)](https://geoffreview.com/food/spicy-korean-pork-adobo-recipe-prepared-with-the-delonghi-multifry-multicooker): You can tell how much I love adobo by the number of articles I’ve been posting about it recently. Doesn’t it blow your mind knowing how a few basic ingredients can actually turn into something so good, that it has become iconic in the Pinoy culture? If you ask me, Adobo should be the “Pambansang Ulam ng Pilipinas” (that is if it’s not yet the one). The beauty of adobo is that Filipinos can come up with lots and lots of versions of it, yet it still keeps its uniquely Pinoy identity. One example is the Creamy Chicken Adobo I posted… - [Blind but Badass: A "Don't Breathe" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/blind-but-badass-a-dont-breathe-review): When a desperate thief steals from a blind man in order to give her sister a better life, whose side will you take? This is one of the moral dilemmas presented by Don’t Breathe, a home invasion thriller by Evil Dead director Fede Alvarez. Simply put, the film is about three young burglars who break into the home of a blind army veteran rumored to be keeping $300,000.00 worth of cash. Not long after they have gotten inside the house, they realize that they may have underestimated their target, and that there may be other dark secrets hidden inside the house… - [SM Hypermarket Celebrates Streetfood Festival](https://geoffreview.com/food/sm-hypermarket-celebrates-streetfood-festival): Streetfood has a very special place in the Pinoy culture. Filipinos can come up with lots of creative ways to re-invent food and turn it into delicious yet affordable merienda that you can easily buy from vendors outside school, in canteens, and some are being peddled inside offices! Bananas for example, can be turned into maruya, banana cue, or turon. Barbecue can also come in many forms like isaw, betamax, adidas, etc. And who would forget the different kinds of “balls” that we oh so crave for – fishballs, squidballs, and kwek-kwek? SM  Hypermarket has probably recognized the cultural and economic… - [Cutie Cooking: A Sunnies Cafe Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/cutie-cooking-a-sunnies-cafe-review): Stylish and classy are the first two things that may come to your mind when you visit Sunnies Café. The laid-back interiors and the Instagrammable dishes in their menu seem to have “Millenial” written over them, which is probably why this seems to be the crowd inside the restaurant every time I pass by it on my way to work. The pictures of Sunnies Café’s dishes that I’ve been seeing online all look pretty and tempting! I had lunch there with my office buddies a few weeks ago and here are some of the dishes we had: Crispy Tacos – Php… - [Blood and Brains: A Train to Busan Review (Spoiler-Free)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/blood-and-brains-a-train-to-busan-review-spoiler-free): And you thought your MRT commute was hellish. South Korea offers their own take on the zombie apocalypse genre with Train to Busan– an undead thriller / family drama flick which I would choose over Brad Pitt’s World War Z anytime.  Just when I thought I’ve already had more than enough zombie films in my basket, this one comes along and re-ignites my appreciation of the genre. Seok-woo (Gong Yoo) is on a train to Busan to grant his daughter’s wish to see her mother on her birthday.  However, not long after the train has departed, several passengers start attacking other… - [More than Foodstagram: Beautifully Taken Food Shots Using the Huawei P9](https://geoffreview.com/food/more-than-foodstagram-beautifully-taken-food-shots-using-the-huawei-p9):   These days, it’s not just about having a significant number of followers on Instagram – your feed now also has to be well curated and stylized enough to look like a pretty portfolio. Being a food blogger, a huge chunk of the pictures on my IG feed are food shots, and given the fact that I’ve received several comments saying my pictures make them drool, I can pretty much say that I’m at least doing a decent job in taking these pictures.       Trust me, taking these pictures isn’t as easy as it looks! A lot of factors… - [#GottaCatchEmAllAtSM: SM Stages the Country's Biggest Pokémon Go Lure Party](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/gottacatchemallatsm-sm-stages-the-countrys-biggest-pokemon-go-lure-party): Pokémon Go has definitely taken over the world, and while players from other countries are already miles ahead on their journey to become Pokémon Masters, the release of the game has been delayed here in PH. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the game’s release in the country, which is why when it was finally launched a few weeks ago, I was one the many Pokémon-master hopefuls who downloaded the app. You can tell that a lot of people are hooked to Pokémon Go just by looking at the enthusiastic players flocking to certain areas of the Metro, which has been designated… - [#StickyBones: A Morganfield’s Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/stickybones-a-morganfields-review): I’ve already had several friends ask for my suggestions of must-try restaurants offering great-tasting ribs, and now it looks like I have another item to add to my list. I’ve recently discovered Morganfield’s at SM MOA, and I can confidently say that this is a must-try. Morganfield’s takes pride in their several varieties of authentic prime pork ribs. These are all slow-baked and smoked for hours to give you that tender, slide-off-the-bone goodness you are looking for. My friends and I asked for the Ribs Sampler (Php 3,295.00), since it seems to be the most interesting item under the “Sharing Platters”… - [SM Supermalls Celebrates the SM Cybermonth](https://geoffreview.com/technology/sm-supermalls-celebrates-the-sm-cybermonth): It’s that time of the year again! August marks SM Supermalls’ celebration of the SM Cybermonth, and I’m giddy excited to make my usual rounds at the SM Cyberzone and get my gizmo geek on! If you’ve been a regular reader of my blog, you may remember that I took part in the launch of the Cybermonth Tech Sale last year at SM City Fairview. This year, the launch was held closer to home – at SM City North EDSA. Mr. Patrick Raymund Pacla, SAVP for Cyberzone & Sponsorships, welcomes guests and media to the launch of the this year’s Cybermonth… - [#‎GoodFoodFeelsGood‬: Choose any Two of these Pancake House Favorites](https://geoffreview.com/food/%e2%80%8egoodfoodfeelsgood%e2%80%ac-choose-any-two-of-these-pancake-house-favorites): Do you also experience moments when you’re in a restaurant and there are just a lot of items on the menu that sound so good, it becomes so hard to choose? This happens to me and my friends A LOT, and the first 15 minutes of our stay in a resto is probably spent deciding who gets to order what (we often prefer to order different kinds of dishes so we can taste a variety of meals). Well, it seems we won’t be having this problem in Pancake House, with their ongoing promo! You can choose any two of the following… - [I Made My Own Creamy Chicken Adobo, and it's Surprisingly Easy!](https://geoffreview.com/food/i-made-my-own-creamy-chicken-adobo-and-its-surprisingly-easy): Remember when I mentioned in one of my earlier posts that I couldn’t wait to make my own Creamy Chicken Adobo? Well here it is! I finally decided to test my own cooking skills (I used to be a whole lot better at eating than cooking), and set out to prove that with the right ingredients, I can also do well in the kitchen *fingers crossed*     This is going to be some sort of experiment to me because I’m not used to having adobo with cream. Here’s to hoping that I’d at least get somewhere near the Creamy Chicken… - [BITTERSWEET INTEGRATIONS: KABILANG IBAYO by The DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild (2016)](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/bittersweet-integrations-kabilang-ibayo-by-the-dlsu-harlequin-theatre-guild-2016): By Gio Potes Southeast Asia has a rich and colorful heritage, preserved even in the face of a dark colonial past. The dramatic history of Asia has always been the interest of the local theatre scene. A good example this year is DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild’s KABILANG IBAYO. KABILANG IBAYO celebrates Southeast Asia, flaunting its ridiculous pop culture stereotypes and hinting at its dark histories. It is a rather interesting piece that tackles the recent ASEAN Integration. The Harlequin Theatre Guild’s latest offering admittedly aims to present relevant sociocultural conditions of this integration, but whether the group successfully confronts the matter in-depth… - [10 Controversial Episodes of Children's Cartoons](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/10-controversial-episodes-of-childrens-cartoons): Cartoons have definitely played a huge part in most people’s childhood. I’ve had my own share of unproductive moments as a kid when I spent most of my time watching The Flintstones instead of doing my homework. As we grow up, our taste of TV shows and cartoons change but we surely won’t forget the enjoyment we had watching Jerry get the better of Tom or seeing Mojo-Jojo make his evil plans. What we (thankfully) didn’t notice as kids though is that some episodes of these cartoons we loved actually have underlying meanings and messages which might not be really appropriate… - [The PrimaDonna Elite: De'Longhi's Latest Generation of Coffee Makers](https://geoffreview.com/food/the-primadonna-elite-delonghis-latest-generation-of-coffee-makers): Coffee has already become my fuel to kickstart my day. One cup mug in the morning and a few more throughout the day gets me pumped up and energized to survive the stress and pressure of work! I can be a bit picky when it comes to food, and I can say that to some degree it’s also the same for my coffee. If there’s an option, I would prefer my coffee to be brewed and black, and I tend to shy away from the sweeter versions. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no barista or ultimate coffee connoisseur, but we all… - [Create with Cream: A Creamy Chicken Adobo Recipé](https://geoffreview.com/food/create-with-cream-a-creamy-chicken-adobo-recipe): Ask me what my favorite Pinoy food is and I’d have no second thoughts at saying that it’s Adobo. It can be in any form – adobong baboy, adobong manok, adobong sitaw, adobong pusit  – there’s just something about this uniquely Pinoy way of marinating and cooking that never fails to make me ask for extra rice. Adobo is very much well-loved by Filipinos, that it’s no wonder why everyone seems to have their own version of it. I’ve already visited a lot of Filipino restaurants offering their own adobo specialties but to me nothing still beats my mom’s version (although… - [The Spectacle of White Heroes and Menacing Aliens: STAR TREK BEYOND Review (2016)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-spectacle-of-white-heroes-and-menacing-aliens-star-trek-beyond-review-2016): By Gio Potes The premise appears like something out of a day’s viewing of CNN: a crew of white star troopers are sent on a mission to save an alien race, only to be entrapped as hostages, with a hidden artifact as ransom. The alien race must now be defeated before it destroys the whole (white) human race. Starting off at this point is not to be expected from a big budget science fiction movie review, but this critic found the parallelisms extremely familiar. Stripped of its camp and sci-fi extravagance, STAR TREK BEYOND is subversive comment on recent happenings in US… - [TROUBLE IN THE SHADOWS: Review of Jun Lana's ANINO SA LIKOD NG BUWAN (2015)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/trouble-in-the-shadows-review-of-jun-lanas-anino-sa-likod-ng-buwan-2015): By Gio Potes After a rough VHS-quality introduction of the political situation, the viewer is brought in an idyllic decrepit little house, where a young poor couple (LJ Reyes, Anthony Falcon) is visited by a seemingly friendly soldier (Luis Alandy). Starting off with card games and endless dick jokes, the fun swiftly fades as increasing intimidation leads the three to a deadly face off, pressuring them to big revelations that end up putting their lives pushed over the plank. The unsubtle grimness brims from start to finish in Jun Lana’s dark political chamber melodrama ANINO SA LIKOD NG BUWAN (2015). As the… - [Here’s What Went Down at Netflix’ Hall N at the APCC Manila 2018](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/asia-pop-comicon-2018-netflix-hall-n): Netflix dominated Asia Pop Comicon 2018, featuring immersive booths, star-studded panels, and global announcements, specially prepared for the Filipino fans. Comicon attendees swarmed into the interactive booths that include a gaming arcade from “Stranger Things”, a recreation of Chinatown from Marvel’s “Iron Fist”, and a Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe – themed “Riverdale” booth where guests can sing along to Josie and The Pussycats, or have their year book photos taken with Riverdale jackets. The highlight of the day is when Netflix hosted a conference for 1,000 fans at the “Hall N” with guests that include stars from Netflix shows that gave exclusive… - [Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Review: A Contender in the Selfie Arena](https://geoffreview.com/technology/sony-xperia-xa2-ultra-review-specs-price): If you take a look at my Instagram account you may notice that I rarely post photos of myself. My feed is made up mostly of food shots and videos, which is great since it reflects just how much I enjoy different kinds of cuisine. But every now and then I also post portrait shots to break the monotony of nonstop “foodporn”, and also so that my followers would also know that there’s actually a real, human face behind my account. But as much as I wanted to post more pictures of myself, I haven’t really mastered my selfie game. I’ve gotten… - [Breaking Down the “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” Trailer](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-crimes-of-grindelwald-trailer-breakdown): The San Diego Comic-Con became our gateway to the Wizarding World this weekend, when Warner Bros.’ Hall H presentation showcased new trailer for “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”. See the trailer below: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Trailer Potterheads were quick to dissect the trailer, which is teeming with references to the earlier Harry Potter books. Here’s a breakdown of what of what we have gathered from the trailer so far: Is Dumbledore teaching “Defence Against the Dark Arts”? The trailer brings us back to Hogwarts where we see Jude Law’s Dumbledore teaching a class, which includes a young Newt… - [American Horror Story Season 8 Title Revealed as “Apocalypse"](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/american-horror-story-apocalypse-ahs-season-8-title): American Horror Story has revealed the title of its 8th season – “Apocalypse” FX has revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con that the title of the upcoming 8th season of “American Horror Story” is “Apocalypse”. This together with a rather unsettling graphic in true “American Horror Story” fashion. The poster shows a dark, creepy hand reaching towards a red baby. Could this be the “demon baby” from Season 1? See the image below: Ryan Murphy has already disclosed before that Season 8 would be a “crossover” of Season 1’s “Murder House” and Season 3’s “Coven”. He tweeted, “The Coven/Murder House AHS… - [Amorita Resort Review: A 3-Day Vacation At Amorita Resort Bohol](https://geoffreview.com/food/amorita-resort-review-amorita-bohol-blog): Amorita Resort Review: A 3-Day Vacation At Amorita Resort Bohol: When you think of Bohol, the first things that may come to mind would often be the world-renowned Chocolate Hills, or the irresistibly cute yet highly endangered Tarsiers. When I was in school, I remember that whenever Bohol was discussed in class, the Chocolate Hills and the Tarsiers would be the primary tourist attractions associated to the beautiful province. While it’s true that these are must-visit destinations, another reason for you to love Bohol would be its clear waters and white sand beaches. Earlier this month, AirAsia took me on a… - [Recomoji: Netflix Recommends Titles Based on your Mood](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/recomoji-netflix-recommends-titles-based-on-mood): Recomoji: How are you feeling? Netflix can now recommend to you shows and movies based on your current mood. With Recomoji, Netflix will send you recommendations on what to watch from the platform simply by sending them an emoji on Facebook Messenger that represents how you feel. Feeling romantic? Send ‘em a “heart” emoji. Craving for dessert? That “cake” emoji will do! Check out the demo video here. I tried Netflix’ Recomoji for myself to check how accurate it is. Since I love horror and thrillers, I tried sending them a ghost emoji over at Facebook Messenger. Netflix replied with a… - [How to Make Corned Beef Hash from Scratch (Corned Beef Recipe Idea)](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/how-to-make-corned-beef-hash-from-scratch-recipe-idea): How to Make Corned Beef Hash from Scratch (Corned Beef Recipe Idea): Aside from bacon and eggs, corned beef is easily one of my most favorite breakfast staples. Whether I mix it with eggs, or simply sauté it with garlic and onions, corned beef really makes up for a perfect Pinoy agahan! ||Related: Jollibee Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe (how to make Lumpiang Shanghai) Eggy Bread: Best French Toast Recipe for 1 Mashed Avocado with Condensed Milk Filipino Recipe A few weeks ago I was craving for Pancake House corned beef hash, but sadly it wasn’t available in the branch I went to. Determined… - [Watch: The Live Action Reimagining of “The Little Mermaid”](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-little-mermaid-2018-trailer): A very different “The Little Mermaid” splashes in this live-action independent remake of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale about a mermaid’s sacrifice for love. Click the play button above to see the trailer. The trailer didn’t hold back in revealing details about the film. William Moseley, who you probably remember as “Peter” in “The Chronicles of Narnia”, stars as a reporter who started following a story about a mermaid (Poppy Drayton) and magical healing water. Together with his sick niece (Loreto Peralta), they travel to a small town in Mississippi to uncover the truth about the legend. There, they go to… - [(R)Age Before Beauty: Dark Comedy “Insatiable” is Coming to Netflix](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/insatiable-netflix-teaser-release-date): Former “Suite Life of Zack & Cody” star Debby Ryan is out for revenge in the new Netflix Original called “Insatiable”, a dark, twisted revenge comedy series created by Lauren Gussis (who’s also the co-exec producer on Dexter). Watch the announcement video by clicking the play button above. || Related: Highly Anticipated Korean Drama, “Mr. Sunshine”, Coming Exclusively to Netflix In “Insatiable”, Patty (Debby Ryan) has been bullied, ignored, and underestimated by those around her because of her weight. But now that she finds herself suddenly thin, Patty is out for payback against anyone who has ever made her feel bad about… - [#AmoritaXAirAsia: Introducing Air Asia’s New Santan Meals](https://geoffreview.com/food/airasia-food-menu-airasia-new-santan-meals): When booking a flight with my friends or family, food wouldn’t normally be one of their top concerns. Understandably, their primary considerations are the rates, schedules, seating, even the leg room. These are all valid, but personally there’s one more standard that I check when booking my flights – FOOD! It’s no surprise that food is sometimes a part of my criteria, because the itineraries of most of my recent travels are packed with food trips. Why not start when you’re still at 30,000 feet in the air? In-flight meals are a huge deal to me, especially when my flight schedule… - [Paydro Live App Review](https://geoffreview.com/technology/paydro-questions-paydro-game-app-review): Paydro Live App Review ( Paydro Questions ): Have you ever watched a game show on TV and told yourself you could have won that grand prize because you knew all the answers to the questions? Now you got a chance to take part in a trivia game with real cash prize without having to go to a studio. Simply download the Paydro Live app and register to participate in a trivia game show right from your phone. || Related: How to Order with GrabFood – Grab’s Food Delivery Service What is the Paydro Game? Similar to the HQ Trivia game, Paydro… - [Mashed Avocado with Condensed Milk Filipino Recipe](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/avocado-with-condensed-milk-filipino-recipe): Mashed Avocado with Condensed Milk Filipino Recipe: It’s avocado season again! This versatile fruit is a favorite among the health conscious because of its high amount of good fats. Avocados go well on toast, salsa, and yep, desserts! The thing about avocados though is that it’s hard to gauge its shelf life. One look you see that its still green and then another moment the fruit is overripe! It has to be that perfect shade of deep purple for it to be ready for eating. One of my favorite avocado desserts is when I mash it, mix it with condensed milk,… - [Ant-Man and the Wasp Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/ant-man-and-the-wasp-full-movie-review): “Ant-Man and the Wasp” Full Movie Review: “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Black Panther” are tough acts to follow, and with both of these movies breaking records and exceeding expectations, I was crossing my fingers for Peyton Reed’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp”. We have good reason to be worried about this sequel, especially with the fact that 2015’s “Ant-Man” has the second-lowest opening among the MCU films (although it reportedly also had the lowest budget among MCU entries, at $130 million), and it bears the challenge of setting the tone of all MCU films following the glum and heartbreak that “Infinity War”… - [Eggy Bread: Best French Toast Recipe for 1](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/eggy-bread-best-french-toast-recipe-for-1): Eggy Bread: Best French Toast Recipe for 1: Did French Toast come from France? While the origins of this simple yet tasty dish are hazy, different versions of this sweet eggy bread are all over the world. Some people like their French Toast with bananas or berries, others like it with cheese, there’s French Toast Filipino Style, there’s even French Toast without milk! While I’m all for innovation, to me nothing beats a simple, fluffy French Toast with cinnamon and milk. I like the basic version of this eggy bread the best, maybe because I also have fond memories of gobbling… - [Sony World Photography Awards Launches its 2019 Edition](https://geoffreview.com/technology/sony-world-photography-awards-2019): Calling all photographers! The Sony World Photography Awards 2019 is already open, with three new categories for its 12th edition. Created by the World Photography Organization, the Sony World Photography Awards is the world’s most diverse photography competition. Together with Sony, the Awards supported the continued development of photographic culture throughout the world, celebrating the best of past and present practitioners, as well as giving a global platform to today’s talent. || Related: Sony Xperia XZ2 is the Perfect Partner for your next Adventure On its 12th edition, the Awards introduced three new challenging categories in addition to the existing four competitions… - [Highly Anticipated Korean Drama, “Mr. Sunshine”, Coming Exclusively to Netflix](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/mr-sunshine-cast-korean-drama-netflix): Korean Drama fans have another reason to binge on Netflix. Writer Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Eung-bok, who previously worked together on the global hits “Descendants of the Sun” and “Goblin”, have teamed up once again for Netflix’ latest Korean Original offering, the K-drama “Mr. Sunshine”. Based in Shinmiyangyo, or the U.S. expedition to Korea in the late 19th century, “Mr. Sunshine” tells the story of a Korean boy born into a family of a house servant running away to board an American warship, later to return to his homeland as a U.S. marine officer. He ironically falls in love with… - [Sony Xperia XZ2 is the Perfect Partner for your next Adventure](https://geoffreview.com/technology/sony-xperia-xz2-2018): Have you ever gone on a solo trip? I had my first solo travel in 2016, when I braved Singapore all by myself, just for the sake of knowing what it’s like travelling alone. It is one of the most memorable trips I had, but it also made me realize that planning a thrilling adventure can be tricky and tasking if you’re doing it on your own! I struggled with my luggage and gadgets, most especially because I had to bring two cameras with me that time. What would have made my life easier back then, was if I had a… - [5 Free Digital Marketing Tools and Techniques for Small Businesses](https://geoffreview.com/technology/free-digital-marketing-tools-and-techniques-for-small-businesses): 5 Free Digital Marketing Tools and Techniques for Small Businesses: Creating content online is an uphill battle. And often, it’s not just one hill you must weather. Creating compelling content is just half the battle. The other half? It’s on a whole new wheelhouse. I’m talking about marketing. You need to get your stuff out there, if you want people to act on your content, be that buying your product or following you in social media. And as digital marketing and social media marketing become serious endeavors, playing the marketing game grows more expensive. Though the space has essentially become a… - [Rediscovering my love for Bukidnon through Art](https://geoffreview.com/food/rediscovering-my-love-for-bukidnon-hineleban-farms): Who would have thought that mounting a contemporary art fair in a car park would be great idea? Six years ago the organizers of Art Fair Philippines chose to hold an art exhibit at the 6th level of The Link, a carpark located in Makati, transforming it into an inventive and edgy art space, which in itself exemplifies what contemporary art is. Since then, the event has evolved to becoming a venue for new and established artists to showcase their work, and for enthusiasts to marvel at the best in Philippine contemporary art. I’ve learned recently that participation in the fair… - [Ocean's 8 Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/oceans-8-review-cast-rating): Ocean’s 8 Review: It is a fact universally acknowledged, that a heist of any measurable ambition, must be in bond with its most crucial element—the suave. “Ocean’s 8” has suave. It has Rihanna, for starters, and Cate Blanchett to rest my case. Its hoaxers, a circle of women with searing talent and charisma, can doubtless pull an elaborate plot of thievery, and hip-high hemlines to go along with. For thieves, they look gorgeous on-the-job, a fact that should not chuck the fact that they’re bona fide felons out the gondola, but here we are, aren’t we? Getting away with stealing millions… - [Incredibles 2 Review: It's not just good, it’s Super!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/incredibles-2-review-full-movie): Incredibles 2 Review: In what may be considered as the longest cliffhanger in Pixar history, we finally get to see what happens after the Parr family encounters the Underminer right before the credits rolled in Brad Bird’s 2004 animated film, “The Incredibles”. Taking the helm once again, it took Bird 14 years to bring back this iconic superhero family. But with a hiatus that long, and the fact that we are now treading on a different kind of superhero territory brought by the MCU and DCEU, does “The Incredibles” still have what it takes to be super? “The Incredibles 2” reintroduces… - [Time Please: Globe and Disney Launches Nationwide Volunteering Program](https://geoffreview.com/technology/globe-time-please-disney-volunteering-program): Following the launch of the Disney Life app here in the Philippines, leading telecommunications firm Globe Telecom and The Walt Disney Company, Philippines, has also announced a major collaboration to promote volunteerism among Filipinos. The two companies partnered to launch “Time Please,” a nationwide volunteering program that encourages and empowers Filipinos including companies, organizations, employees, families, and friends to provide volunteer activities or participate in existing volunteer programs.  Time Please supports the telco’s commitment to nine (9) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and appeals to the Filipino strong culture of volunteerism rooted in the bayanihan spirit to collectively contribute to social development. Through the volunteer matching portal www.timeplease.ph, developed with Globe Future Maker iVolunteer Philippines and the… - [JBL Philippines Introduces Gretchen Ho as Celebrity Endorser](https://geoffreview.com/technology/jbl-gretchen-ho-philippines): The JBL brand has always been synonymous with adventure, fun, and action – which is why it’s only fitting that the brand’s first celebrity endorser in the Philippines is multimedia personality, Gretchen Ho. Gretchen Ho, known as a woman-in-action who champions different lifestyles and passions, represents the more daring and experimental identity of JBL. As one of the global leaders that pioneered home and personal audio and electronics, JBL has produced quality audio equipment that are not limited with the average ways of living. Embodying its brand’s tagline, “Dare to Listen” that speaks of music as lifeblood of people with different… - [Jollibee Teases a Jollibee Funko Pop Coming this July.](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/jollibee-funko-pop-leaked-reddit): Is a Jollibee Funko Pop in the works? Jollibee has just teased on their Facebook Page a Funko x Jollibee partnership coming this July. Posted with the hashtag #JollibeeFunkoPop, Jollibee’s post on their page came just a few hours after an allegedly leaked photo of a Jollibee Funko Pop vinyl figure was posted on Reddit. A Jollibee Ad Icons Pop might be coming soon from r/funkopop The leaked photo appears to be an Instagram story of the said collectible A sticker on the photo indicates “4,000 pcs.” Which may suggest that this is only a limited Funko Pop Ad Icon. Would… - [How to Order with GrabFood - Grab's Food Delivery Service](https://geoffreview.com/technology/grabfood-delivery-bgc-philippines): Grab’s food delivery service – GrabFood – is now available in the Philippines. Users can now order online from GrabFood partners through the Grab app. || Related: List of Restaurants in BGC For now, GrabFood is in beta, and is operating only in select areas of BGC. Here’s how you can order through the Grab app: How to Order with GrabFood In your Grab app, select “Food” as the type of service you wish to avail. You’ll find this as a drop-down menu above the pick-up and drop-off options (by default, the service is set at “Transport”).    Enter your delivery… - [DisneyLife Partners with Globe Telecom](https://geoffreview.com/movies/disneylife-globe-philippines): If you’re a Disney baby like me, you’ve also probably had your own collection of Aladdin or The Lion King stickers neatly arranged on the fridge when you were a kid. Don’t tell anyone, but I even had cassette tapes featuring the soundtrack of Pinocchio and Mulan (those came as freebies in a milk brand’s promotion back then). However, as much as I loved Disney films, animated movies weren’t easily accessible to me growing up. We had no cinema in the province, so I had to wait until those movies appeared on TV, or become available on DVD. The good news… - [List of Insurance Companies in the Philippines](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/list-of-insurance-companies-in-the-philippines-2017-2018): List of Insurance Companies in the Philippines: Following the Insurance Commission’s release of the top insurance companies in the Philippines for 2017 – 2018, it is important to make sense of these rankings and get to know the insurance companies included in the list. While these rankings doesn’t necessarily determine which among them is the best insurance and investment company in the Philippines, these do help in gauging their commitment to their clients, and how trustworthy people perceive them to be. The ranking of life insurance companies in the Philippines released by the Insurance Commission, includes familiar insurance companies like Sunlife… - [In Photos: First Look and Release Date of Matt Groening’s “Disenchantment”](https://geoffreview.com/movies/disenchantment-netflix-release-date): “The Simpsons” and “Futurama” creator Matt Groening brings us another adult animated comedy, this time a 10-episode fantasy series called “Disenchantment“. Scroll through the gallery above to see the first-look photos. “In Disenchantment, viewers will be whisked away to the crumbling medieval kingdom of Dreamland, where they will follow the misadventures of hard-drinking young princess Bean, her feisty elf companion Elfo, and her personal demon Luci. Along the way, the oddball trio will encounter ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses, and lots of human fools.” The series will feature the voice talents of Abbi Jacobson (“Bean”), Nat Faxon (“Elfo”) and Eric… - [Solo: A Star Wars Story Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/solo-a-star-wars-story-full-movie-review): Solo: A Star Wars Story Full Movie Review: If the rebel insurgents who stole the blueprints of the Death Star get to have their own spinoff movie, then it makes a lot of sense for an iconic character like Han Solo to also have his own standalone film. The thing is, Harrison Ford has already been deeply embedded into the character, like how Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, or how nobody else can be Harry Potter other than Daniel Radcliffe. While a Han Solo movie without Harrison Ford may be hard to comprehend, director Ron Howard is able to make… - [Deadpool 2 Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/deadpool-2-full-movie-review): Deadpool 2 Full Movie Review: Katana-wielding wisecracks have existential woes too. At least that’s the two-year-old chicken soup that the new superhero film, “Deadpool 2”, insists you unspool. David Leitch, the film’s director, goes to admirable lengths to make this one stick, but thinking of its scarlet-masked, fourth-wall-piercing mercenary, that phrase sounds like an oxymoron. Deadpool, the motor-mouthing, self-regenerating mutant conjured to exist on the ledges of comic book panels as an antidote to superhero fatigue, is the very essence of irreverence. He’s narrative contradiction personified, the punishingly talky kind. To suggest that his heart “is not in the right place” is… - [Top 10 Life Insurance Companies in the Philippines 2018](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/top-10-life-insurance-companies-in-the-philippines-2018): Top 10 Life Insurance Companies in the Philippines 2018: The Insurance Commission has released on their website the statistics reflecting the performance of life insurance companies in the Philippines last 2017. The Insurance Commission, which is a government agency under the Department of Finance, is the regulating body that monitors and supervises life and non-life insurance companies, as well as mutual benefit associations, and trusts for charitable uses. Top 10 Life Insurance Companies in the Philippines 2018 5 Life Statistics categories have been released on the website: Top Insurance Companies in the Philippines based on Paid-Up Capital Amount of money that… - [Cinefilipino 2018: Mata Tapang Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/mata-tapang-cinefilipino-review): There’s more to Rod Marmol’s “Mata Tapang” than meets the eye (yep, pun intended). While it may seem a war film on the surface, it leans more towards being a supernatural drama about friendship and brotherhood. Not considering a few cringe-worthy moments, and the wearisome pacing, in hindsight (yep another intended eye pun right there) its interesting premise makes it an entertaining film as a whole. Sergeant Luis Batobato (Edgar Allan Guzman), Bangks (Aaron Villaflor), Yulo (Miguel Almendras), and Razon (Jerald Napoles) are Marine officers who get ambushed during a military operation. Luis aka “Hardrock” is the lone survivor, but loses… - [CineFilipino 2018: Excuse Me Po Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/excuse-me-po-cinefilipino-2018-review): Ronald Espinosa’s CineFilipino 2018 entry, “Excuse Me Po” feels like it wants to tackle many things at once, that it became a hodge-podge of confusing narratives crammed into one storyline. The film has heart, but its intentions don’t resonate well with viewers. Does it want us to understand the motivations of a scammer? Is it a film tackling poverty? Is it a movie about filmmaking? Why did the movie go meta? You can tell that the movie has a lot of ideas that it wants to share but sadly, the structure just doesn’t add everything up. Hilda (Elizabeth Oropesa) is a… - [CineFilipino 2018 Winners: "The Eternity Between Seconds" Wins Best Film](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinefilipino-2018-winners-eternity-between-seconds): The CineFilipino 2018 winners have been announced, with Alec Figuracion’s “The Eternity Between Seconds” bagging this year’s top awards, including “Best Film”, “Best Direction”, “Best Editing” (Alec Figuracion), “Best Cinematogprahy” (Rommel Sales), and “Best Sound Design” (Junel Valencia). The CineFilipino 2018 Awards Night was held last May 12 at the Kia Theatre in Cubao Quezon City. See the full list of winners below: CineFilipino 2018 winners (Feature Length) Best Film: The Eternity Between Seconds 2nd Best Film: Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus 3rd Best Film: Delia & Sammy Best Direction: Alec Figuracion (The Eternity Between Seconds) Best Actor: Jamie Fabregas (Delia &… - [CineFilipino 2018: Hitboy Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/hitboy-cinefilipino-2018-review): Hitboy CineFilipino 2018 Review: Alex (Adrian Cabido) is a fifteen year-old boy who, out of desperation, had to take a job as a gun-for-hire. His father is confined in critical condition in the hospital, and his girlfriend may be giving birth soon. Not to mention that he has to support his younger brother to keep him from dropping out of school. Bor Ocampo’s “Hitboy” starts off with an interesting tone. Alex’ phone alarm goes off, after which is reluctantly goes to the streets, stealing an unguarded bicycle along the way. From here the film continues to go on a cheery mood,… - ["Love, Simon" Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/love-simon-review-full-movie): At the heart of George Berlanti’s “Love, Simon” is a precariously self-affirming message. “I’m just like you,” opens Simon Spier (Nick Robinson), a handsome high schooler who keeps his gayness blanketed shut. This doesn’t deter him from giving his shapely neighbor discreet, fancy looks from the comfort and secrecy of his windowpane. Nor does it let himself waver from desiring Brendon Urie’s veiny jugular and his million-dollar vocal chords—the plumpest and most efficient in post-post-post-emo rock. But when a schoolmate e-comes out via social media post, will Simon dare hit “send” and interact? Reticent at first, he eventually messages the poster… - ["Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral" First Look: Teaser, Poster, and Release Date Revealed](https://geoffreview.com/movies/goyo-ang-batang-heneral-full-movie-teaser): Jerrold Tarog’s long-gestured historical biopic, “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral”, has finally settled on a playdate. The announcement comes from a couple of new promotional materials for the film. A one-sheet teaser and a second trailer have just dropped on the film’s official Facebook page. Check out the poster below: The teaser feels like a proper follow-up, with some characters from “Heneral Luna”, such as Epy Quizon’s Apolinario Mabini and Mon Confiado’s Emilio Aguinaldo, returning. At the center is Gregorio del Pilar, played by Paulo Avelino, the film’s titular young general whose heroism is challenged during one of history’s most momentous battles… - [Should You See Avengers Infinity War in IMAX 3D?](https://geoffreview.com/movies/avengers-infinity-war-imax-3d): At this point, it’s no question whether you should see “Avengers: Infinity War” or not. It is a must-see, not only for the fact that the MCU has been building up towards this film for the past decade. It’s also because it really is a badass film and if you’re not a Marvel fan just yet, “Avengers: Infinity War” may be the movie to convert you. What some moviegoers find themselves asking instead, is whether they should see “Avengers: Infinity War” in IMAX or not. The film has been marketed to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras, but what does that… - [Jollibee Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe (how to make Lumpiang Shanghai)](https://geoffreview.com/food/jollibee-lumpiang-shanghai-recipe-how-to-make-lumpiang-shanghai): Jollibee Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe: Fried spring rolls, or as we Filipinos like to call it, “lumpiang shanghai”, is a staple on the Filipino dining table—for good reason. It’s packed with flavor, it’s easy to tea, and it’s really hard to screw up in cooking. It’s also a big crowd-pleaser at parties. Place a platter of these bad boys, count to ten, and you’re sure to be left with an empty plate and a bunch of happy guests. Everyone has their take on it. From mushrooms, tuna, to the classic ground pork-beef mixture, lumpiang shanghai is a versatile finger-food that beginners like… - [Watch: Netflix’ “The Innocents” Looks Binge-Worthy](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/netflix-the-innocents-trailer-looks-binge-worthy): Netflix has dropped the trailer of its upcoming original series, “The Innocents” and so far, this looks like one of those shows that you’d want to watch the whole season in one sitting. The series appears to be an interesting mix of teen romance, supernatural, and drama. The trailer starts with  group of individuals discussing how a young girl named June (Sorcha Groundsell) may be one of them, and that her life is in danger. June is a teenager who ran away from her home with her lover Harry (Percelle Ascott). They soon discover that June has the ability to shape-shift,… - [Drum Tao Review: A Jaw-Dropping Spectacle!](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/drum-tao-review-a-jaw-dropping-spectacle-drum-tao-members): Drum Tao Review: A Jaw-Dropping Spectacle (Drum Tao Members)! After a jaw-dropping performance that is remarkably intense, it’s no question how Drum Tao received two standing ovations during their show at the Kia Theater last April 20. Having already performed in over 400 cities worldwide, “Drum Tao – Samurai Drum Rock” left the Philippine audience spellbound during their presentations in Manila, which ended yesterday, April 22, 2018. Drum Tao Review The two-hour performance was a hypnotic mix of martial arts, light play, and dance, all fused together by the music and rhythm from beating the Wadaiko drums. It was a treat… - [Camiguin Tourist Spots: Things To Do in Camiguin Island](https://geoffreview.com/travel/camiguin-tourist-spots): Despite the fact that I spent most of my life in Mindanao, I’ve only been to Camiguin once. It’s a shame because when I first visited the province, I realized that I’ve been missing out from seeing one of the most beautiful destinations in the Philippines. It’s odd how we easily overlook something so beautiful when it’s within reach.  Located off the Northern Coast of Mindanao, Camiguin is an island province in the Philippines, known for its white sand beaches, clear waters, and the annual Lanzones Festival. If you’re coming from Bukidnon like I did, you can go to Camiguin by… - [Rampage Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/rampage-full-movie-review): Rampage Full Movie Review: Every bit of me screams that “Rampage” should have been a horrible movie. It’s dumb, inconsistent, and the characters are one-dimensional cardboard cutouts. And yet I had so much fun seeing it in the cinema! Is it because it’s satisfying to see those skyscrapers topple like Jengga blocks before colossal animals? Or maybe it’s because of Dwayne Johnson’s boundless energy and charisma that can turn even a dumb movie into something genuinely entertaining? “Rampage” reunites “San Andreas” director Brad Peyton with Dwayne Johnson, who portrays the gorilla-hugging ex-US Special Forces soldier Davis Okoye. After serving as a… - [QCinema 2018 Entries Revealed](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2018-entries-revealed-schedule): QCinema 2018 Entries Revealed: Following the success of QCinema 2017, the QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema) has announced this year’s list of grantees, as part of its mission to put the spotlight on upcoming and seasoned filmmakers. This year’s entries include independent features and documentaries that tell stories of relationship, dreams, and even history.  QCinema 2018 Entries: Circle Competition Samantha Lee’s “Billie and Emma” looks into the depths of a young female friendship. Billie is a 17-year-old rocker girl who is forced to move to the province. She meets Emma, the queen bee, model student, and perfect daughter, who suddenly gets pregnant.… - [STANDBY APRIL presents “Monologo/Manifesto”](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/standby-april-monologo-manifesto): This summer, “QC Tambay Times Kids“, a group of performers and artists based in Quezon City, will be staging an independent setup-and-strike guerilla production called “Standby April”. From April 11-27 the production will present “Monologo/Manifesto”, a double-bill travelling performance of Carlo Paulo Pacolor’s “TATLONG MONOLOGO” & Mixkaela Villalon’s cult hit “STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO” Streetlight Manifesto Streetlight Manifesto is a one-act play featuring a journalist on the trail of a string of murders in the unnamed alleys and estuaries of the City. She meets a corrupt policeman, and two of the ruthless vigilante killers hired to do these executions. With elements of noir, murder mystery,… - [Drum Tao - Samurai Drum Rock Returns!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/drum-tao-samurai-drum-rock-drum-tao-tour-dates): “DRUM TAO – SAMURAI DRUM ROCK”, returns with with a spectacular new show on April 19th – 22nd, 2018 at the Kia Theatre, Quezon City. After playing to audiences of more than 7 million, in 400 cities in 23 countries that include Switzerland, Denmark, Israel, USA, Australia, Spain, Belgium, UK and Germany, critically-acclaimed Drum Tao, will explode onto the Manila stage with its eclectic mix of dance and martial arts as the dynamic and innovative Japanese performers beat their Wadaiko Drums. Drum Tao is world class entertainment at the highest level. It is an innovative contemporary Japanese production that has thrilled… - [10 Pinoy Movies You Can Watch this Holy Week](https://geoffreview.com/movies/10-holy-week-movies-you-can-watch-with-the-family): Holy Week Movies: While the Lenten Season may be a time for some people to go on out of town trips or take a much-needed breather from work, for most traditional Filipino families, this is a time of reflection, meditation, and prayer. If you’re like me who grew up in the 90’s, your childhood memory of Holy Week may be one where you’re not allowed to listen to loud music or play in the streets with your friends because “Jesus is dead”. At least we were allowed to watch whatever’s showing on TV (on minimal volume), although the only options we… - [Missing Japan's Cherry Blossoms? See Malaybalay's Golden Shower Tree](https://geoffreview.com/travel/malaybalay-golden-shower-tree-bukidnon-kaamulan): Bukidnon – Malaybalay Golden Shower Tree: Missing Japan‘s Cherry Blossoms? No need to go out of the country to see blooming trees. Simply visit Mindanao to see Bukidnon‘s Golden Shower Tree. Bukidnon – Malaybalay Golden Shower Tree You can see some of these Golden Shower Trees at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. You can find them at plaza, at the Capitol Grounds, and there are even some along the main high-way. Check out the gallery above to see the pictures (click each picture to see the full image).   The flowers in these trees usually “bloom” during summer. They’re even prettier when all the… - [El Peste Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/el-peste-full-movie-sinag-maynila): El Peste Full Movie Review: Seeing Richard V. Somes’ “El Peste” almost felt like sitting through one of those steamy Pinoy films from the late 90s to the early 2000s. The color-grading, the camerawork, even the premise itself scream 90s Bomba Film, and to be fair, one that is well-executed. Despite winning only a few awards, I personally thought that “El Peste” is one of the better entries in this year’s Sinag Maynila. “El Peste” follows Abner (Mon Confiado), a lonely, eccentric man who works in a pest control company. His daily routine includes visiting pest-infested houses, deliver his sales pitch,… - [TALE OF THE LOST BOYS Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/tale-of-the-lost-boys-full-movie-review): TALE OF THE LOST BOYS Full Movie Review: If you’re familiar with Jay Altarejos’ previous LGBT-themed films, you may have expected his Sinag Maynila entry, “Tale of the Lost Boys”, to be riddled with passionate, sexy scenes and unapologetic nudity. In his 2007 film “Ang Lalake sa Parola” (The Man in the Lighthouse), a lighthouse caretaker starts a romantic relationship with a gay man he meets from the city. The 2008 film “Ang Lihim ni Antonio” (Antonio’s Secret), follows a fifteen year-old boy’s exploration of his sexuality. Together with Altarejos’ other films like “Kambyo”, “Laruang Lalake”, and “Ang Laro sa Buhay… - [Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant Visit PH for "Santa Clarita Diet" Season 2](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/santa-clarita-diet-season-2): Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant surprised fans last March 12 when they visited the Philippines for the premiere screening of Netflix’ Santa Clarita Diet Season 2. The Red Carpet premiere was held at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall, where Barrymore and Olyphant shared with fans what’s in store for them on Season 2. Check out the gallery for the event photos. In Season 2, the Hammonds trying to adapt to Sheila’s now-advanced undead state — even though she’s desperately working to hold on to her suburban lifestyle and not be defined as just another monster. Unfortunately the number of missing people… - [The Cured Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-cured-full-movie-review): The Cured Full Movie Review: In David Freyne’s “The Cured”, humanity has already found a remedy to the zombie outbreak, and 75% of those infected have already been brought back to their former human selves. But what happens when those who have been cured, retain their memories when they were flesh-eating monsters? Set in Ireland, “The Cured” follows Senan (Sam Keeley), one of the zombie-turned-human who is set out to rebuild his life after returning to life. Senan’s sister-in-law Abbie (Ellen Page) is willing to give him a second chance. She lets him live with her and her young son despite… - [The Post Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-post-full-movie-review-merly-streep-tom-hanks): The Post Full Movie Review: Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” couldn’t have been timelier. Despite being set in the early 1970s, the events in the film are sadly still relatable and relevant today, especially with how leaders in different parts of the world are suppressing press freedom. In the Philippines, the Government revoked the license to operate of one the country’s leading news sites, which also happen to be critical of the President’s war or drugs. US President Trump has continuously called CNN, NBC, and Washington Post as “Fake News” in Twitter, all while posting his own biased and irresponsible tweets at… - [The Shape of Water Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-shape-of-water-full-movie-review): The Shape of Water Full Movie Review: I tried imagining how the elevator pitch of “The Shape of Water” would go like: a cleaning lady falls in love with an amphibious creature captured in a government research facility. While this premise may sound unusual or even laughable, when placed on the hands of Guillermo del Toro, it becomes romantic fantasy comparable to a re-telling of Beauty and the Beast. The way the film starts with a narration about “a princess without a voice”, sets up the expectation that this film would be like a fairy tale. Set in the 1960’s, “The… - [Darkest Hour Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/darkest-hour-full-movie-review): Darkest Hour Full Movie Review: If there would be a companion film to Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk”, nothing would be more fitting than Joe Wright’s “Darkest Hour”. Both films cover the same dark period in British history when the country is in the brink of war with the Germans. While “Dunkirk” takes us on ground to where the stranded troops are, “Darkest Hour” reveals in detail what happens beyond the scenes. It springboards from Winston Churchill’s untimely appointment as Prime Minister, and leads toward the decision to whether Britain should strike a peace treaty with Adolf Hitler, or push on with their… - [Black Panther Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/black-panther-full-movie-review): Black Panther Full Movie Review: Coming from a studio that has long been accused of whitewashing characters, Marvel does something right with Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther”. Not to downplay the fact that we do have a lot of black Marvel superheroes, but with the MCU’s history of casting Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One in “Doctor Strange”, and having Ben Kingsley play The Mandarin in “Iron Man 3”, Black Panther’s predominantly black cast is a huge leap towards the right direction. Cinematic representation of race and gender is part of what makes up the core of this movie, and may just… - [Kape Brew](https://geoffreview.com/food/kape-brew-review): Kape Brew Review: Despite working at BGC, I haven’t really explored a lot of food establishments in other areas of Taguig. The foodie scene in BGC has become so diverse, already having a lot of restaurants offering cuisines coming from different cultures. But then again there’s more to Taguig’s gastronomy than BGC, and I’m pretty sure there are still many food establishments within the city that is also worth visiting. A few days ago we ventured a little bit further into Mariano Ave. in Taguig to visit Kape Brew, a quaint but homey coffee shop which also works as a full-service restaurant.… - [26th St. Bistro by Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf BGC Review](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/26th-st-bistro-coffee-bean-tea-leaf-bgc): On first look, 26 St. Bistro may look like just a larger Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf branch in BGC, but in essence it’s really a full-service restaurant serving not just coffee and pastries but also soups, pasta, salads, and even steaks. I’ve been to 26th St. Bistro several times and so far, each experience has been a pleasant one. As much as I enjoy CBTL’s drinks, the meals and entrées served at 26 St. Bistro are equally appetizing. Let me go through my personal favorites: 26th St. Bistro Menu by Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf BGC Shrimp & Pomelo Salad… - [Maze Runner: The Death Cure Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/maze-runner-death-cure-review): Maze Runner: The Death Cure is the most action-packed instalment in the franchise, giving us a gripping conclusion to the Maze Runner trilogy. Set in a dystopian world plagued by a virus that turns humans into flesh-eating zombies, Maze Runner: The Death Cure follows Thomas, one of the survivors who are immune to the deadly Flare virus. Thomas plans to infiltrate WCKD, an organization formed to find a cure for Flare, in order to save his friend Minho who has been captured and subjected to inhumane experiments. Little did he know that his rescue mission would become a revolution, and that… - [Next Generation Gaming: GameCon 2018 Is Happening This February](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/gamecon-2018-philippines-tickets): GameCon 2018 will be happening on February 10-11, 2018 at the Megatrade Hall 2, 5th Floor of Building B, SM Megamall. GameCon 2018: Next Generation Gaming Game Con PH highlights the theme of “Next Generation Gaming”. This 2-day event offers the full spectrum of gaming from video games, e-sport games, mobile games, tabletop games, virtual reality applications, up to robotics. To fully showcase the latest trends in the gaming industry, GameCon 2018 will also hold in-house conferences, demo setups, and exhibits showcasing new game products and creations from global brands like HP Omen and Logitech. There will also be a game… - [All of You Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/all-of-you-full-movie-review-mmff): All of You Full Movie Review: Given the success of “English Only Please”, one may think that reuniting Jennylyn Marcado and Derek Ramsay with director Dan Villegas would be a recipe for another blockbuster. The 2014 movie was a hit, and it already proved Jennylyn and Derek’s on-screen chemistry. But following the same formula became the pitfall for Villegas’ MMFF 2017 entry “All of You”. It was predictable, formulaic, and didn’t have anything new to offer. Gabby (Mercado) is on a work-related trip in Taiwan when she meets Gab (Ramsay) through a dating app. They instantly get along, and continue to… - [Deadma Walking Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/deadma-walking-full-movie-review): On the surface, Julius Alfonso’s “Deadma Walking” may seem similar to Jun Lana’s hugely successful “Die Beautiful”. The former features two gay best friends, while the latter has transgender women as leads, with both storylines heavily anchored on the idea of death. We even have parallel scenarios where in each film, one of the main characters give specific instructions on how to hold their extravagant funerals. In “Die Beautiful”, Paolo Ballesteros’ character Trisha strictly instructs her best friend that during her wake, she wishes to have a makeover as a different celebrity each day. In “Deadma Walking”, John (Joross Gamboa) asks… - [Ferdinand Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/ferdinand-full-movie-review): Ferdinand Full Movie Review: Ferdinand’s story may be able to relatable to many of us, despite the fact that he’s a bull. Growing up, Ferdinand is expected to be a tough and competitive fighting bull just like his friends and all the other bulls raised in Case del Toro. But Ferdinand is different from everybody else. He doesn’t dream of becoming a champion like his dad, or to be chosen by the matador like his ranch buddies. Instead, he likes smelling flowers and if given a choice, he’d rather be the “Champion of not fighting”. Based on the 1936 children’s picture… - [Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-revenger-squad-full-movie-review): Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad Full Movie Review: I feel so bad with having Gandarrappido: the Revenger Squad as the last film I’ve seen for 2017. Together with Meant to Beh, this movie exemplifies everything that is deplorable with the current MMFF: it has minimal substance (if any), motivated solely by profit, and does not contribute whatsoever in cultivating moviegoers’ tastes in local films. Directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal, Gandarrappido: The Revenger Squad tells the story of Gandarra (Vice Ganda), Rapiddo (Daniel Padilla), and Kweenie (Pia Wurtzbach) – superheroes living in disguise among ordinary humans. Together, they must defeat an enemy from… - [Metro Manila Film Festival 2017: Haunted Forest Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/mmff-2017-haunted-forest-review): MMFF 2017 Haunted Forest Review: Being the only horror film entry in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, Ian Lorenos’ “Haunted Forest” has the advantage of catering to a certain niche of moviegoers. With this would naturally come the expectation to rake in millions of earnings, and yet all that Regal Films could offer us in this film is a hodgepodge of Pinoy horror movie tropes and devices, awkwardly assembled to come up with something that technically falls within the horror genre, but is nowhere near scary. MMFF 2017 Haunted Forest Trailer MMFF 2017 Haunted Forest Review Watching Haunted Forest feels… - [Star Wars: The Last Jedi Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/star-wars-the-last-jedi-full-movie-review): Star Wars: The Last Jedi Full Movie Review: “Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to. It’s the only way to become what you’re meant to be.” – Kylo Ren It may be Rian Johnson speaking through Kylo Ren in the quote above, as it is exactly what he did directing “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”. He essentially killed off several elements from the film’s predecessors, leaving his own unique mark in the franchise’ latest installment. With what’s left of the old Jedi religion literally getting blown up (I won’t spoil by whom, but it’s a much-loved character from… - [“Ferdinand” Gets Nominated in the Golden Globes](https://geoffreview.com/movies/ferdinand-gets-nominated-golden-globes): Blue Sky Studio’s latest animated film “Ferdinand” gets nominated for Best Animation and Original Song in the Golden Globe Awards. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, “Ferdinand,” tells the story of a peace-loving bull with no desire to fight like the rest of the herd, making him an outsider at the ranch where he is raised. Ferdinand Trailer The film is based on the classic 1936 children’s book by author Munro Leaf and illustrator Robert Lawson. Set in Spain, “Ferdinand” stars John Cena stars as the voice of the titular character, and Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon as the voice of Lupe the… - [MAZE RUNNER THE DEATH CURE Trailer and Posters](https://geoffreview.com/movies/maze-runner-the-death-cure-trailer-character-posters): MAZE RUNNER THE DEATH CURE Trailer and Character Posters: Just when you thought we’ll be left hanging for good from “The Scorch Trails”, 20TH Century Fox reveals the trailer of the concluding installment of the Maze Runner series. Based on the book by James Dashner, the third film of this YA dystopian trilogy is Maze Runner: The Death Cure”. MAZE RUNNER THE DEATH CURE Trailer Wes Ball, returns as director and producer of the Maze Runner series. Death Cure stars Dylan O’ Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Ki Hong Lee, Rosa Salazar, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Giancarlo Esposito, Aidan Gillen and Patricia Clarkson. The character… - [Smaller and Smaller Circles Full Movie Review: #LookCloser](https://geoffreview.com/movies/smaller-and-smaller-circles-full-movie-review-lookcloser): Smaller and Smaller Circles Full Movie Review: In some ways, seeing a film adaptation before reading the book it is based on may turn out for the better. You don’t end up being too critical of the deviations from the source material, and in the case of crime thrillers like F.H. Batacan’s Smaller and Smaller Circles, you don’t get spoiled of the important details in the plot. You enter the cinema not knowing who the killer is, and you try to guess along with the characters as they find clues to solve the crime. I haven’t read F.H. Batacan’s mystery novel… - [In Praise of Memory: Coco Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/coco-full-movie-review-praise-memory): Coco Full Movie Review: In Praise of Memory | I must admit I have warmed up to the recent offerings of Disney. Having produced progressive themes for women (BRAVE, FROZEN and MALEFICENT), human psychology (INSIDE OUT) and even drawing attention to Pacific pre-history (MOANA), Disney and Pixar’s own brand of family-oriented entertainment paved the way for consistent attempts to cater to literally all walks of life. Disney-Pixar’s latest COCO does not steep too far into such blatant steps for progression – it is just subtly effective. And in its continual ascent, perhaps it’s not much of an overstatement to say COCO… - [Citadines Ortigas Review (Citadines Millennium Ortigas)](https://geoffreview.com/food/citadines-ortigas-review-millennium-blog): Citadines Ortigas Review (Citadines Millennium Ortigas): For the past years, my birthday celebrations have primarily been a chance for me to splurge and pamper myself the whole day. Most of my friends know me to be stingy, even when buying stuff for myself (except for food, maybe. I’m willing to spend extra for a nice, good meal). My birthdays have been one of the rare chances I give myself to shop without looking at the price tag (yikes!), get a good massage and haircut, and eat whatever food I want. To top off all the pampering, I also go on a… - [DAPOL TAN PAYAWAR NA TAYUG 1931 Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/dapol-tan-payawar-na-tayug-1931-movie-review): DAPOL TAN PAYAWAR NA TAYUG 1931 Movie Review: A relevant, lengthy contribution to Pangasinan Cinema. Who is Pedro Calosa? QCinema’s entry DAPOL TAN PAYAWAR NA TAYUG 1931 (The Ghosts and Ashes of Tayug 1931) can give all sorts of answers. Rendered in three perspectives with three equally different cinematic devices, it is a docudrama dream come true – and a dream that takes too long to finish. DAPOL TAN PAYAWAR NA TAYUG 1931 Trailer DAPOL TAN PAYAWAR NA TAYUG 1931 Movie Review TAYUG 1931 is a Pangasinense docudrama consisting of vignettes based on historical anecdotes about the almost-mythical hero Pedro Calosa. Calosa… - [QCinema 2017 Winners, Awards: Balangiga Wins Best Film](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2017-winners-awards-balangiga): QCinema 2017 Winners: The awards night for the QCinema International Film Festival 2017 was held on Ocotber 26, 2017 at the Novotel Hotel in Araneta Center. Winner of this year’s competition include Khavn for Balangiga: Howling Wilderness, which also won Best Film of QCinema 2017. Click here for QCinema 2018 Entries Here is the full list of QCinema 2017 winners: Circle Competition Best Film: BALANGIGA: HOWLING WILDERNESS by Khavn Circle Competition NETPAC Jury Prize: DAPOL TAN PAYAWAR NA TAYUG 1931 by Christopher Gozum QC Shorts Best Film: BABYLON by Keith Deligero QC Shorts NETPAC Jury Prize: GIKAN SA NGITNGIT NGA KINAILADMAN by… - [MEDUSAE Movie Review: A Triumph in Magical Realism](https://geoffreview.com/movies/medusae-movie-review-qcinema-2017): MEDUSAE Movie Review: A Triumph in Mystery and Magical Realism: MEDUSAE as a modern retelling of the pre-Hispanic myth of the Bicolano goddess Haliya is a triumph in magical realism. The film attempts to link the past with the present as it unfolds with modern topics that are close to a filmmakers’ position: problematic relations within artist families, and within a larger scope of society it’s almost an exposé of how local filmmakers treat their own subjects in documentary filmmaking. Medusae Movie Trailer While filming on the disappearances of children in an isolated coastal area, the filmmaker and young mother Alfa… - [The Write Moment Movie Review - QCinema 2017](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-write-moment-movie-review-2017): The Write Moment Movie Review: The quirky romcom offering of the 2017 QCinema Film Festival, THE WRITE MOMENT had a few right moments where it appears as a fresh, new approach to the romantic comedy. It struck a chord that is rarely as satirically touched upon by local romcoms – the whole banality of romantic tropes, of a fairy tale romance. If only it weighed down on the clichés that made it another flash-in-the-pan quirky indie romance, trying to follow in the footsteps of 500 DAYS OF SUMMER. The Write Moment Trailer The Write Moment Movie Review THE WRITE MOMENT glides with… - [Dormitoryo Movie Review (Mga Walang Katapusang Kwarto)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/dormitoryo-movie-review-mga-walang-katapusang-kwarto-2017): Dormitoryo Movie Review (Mga Walang Katapusang Kwarto) 2017: I remember seeing Emerson Reyes’ short film Walang Katapusang Kwarto (Endless Room) in Viddsee before. Despite the slow progression and the fact that it’s literally just two people talking, the film was transfixing. It keeps you glued to the characters’ conversations until the unexpected reveal towards the end. Dormitoryo is the full-length version of Walang Katapusang Kwarto, and just like it’s predecessor, it’s a film that captivates through conversations, ultimately leading to a shocking end. “Charles, an engineering student with an eye for beauty, just returned from school to a dormitory owned by… - [Kulay Lila Ang Gabi Na Binudburan Pa Ng Mga Bituin Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/kulay-lila-ang-gabi-na-binudburan-pa-ng-mga-bituin-review): Kulay Lila Ang Gabi Na Binudburan Pa Ng Mga Bituin Full Movie Review: “Kulay Lila Ang Gabi” would have probably more enticing to audiences if it marketed itself as an adaptation of a screenplay that won first prize in the 66th Palanca Awards. The premise is pretty interesting, and at some point it is even reminiscent of Black Mirror’s San Junipero episode. Sadly, whatever potential it had with the screenplay got lost in the execution. Aries and Chai are having troubles with their married life. In an effort to save their relationship, they sign up to an experimental couple’s retreat program,… - [Loving Vincent Full Movie Review (PH Release Date)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/loving-vincent-full-movie-review-release-date): Loving Vincent Full Movie Review: Loving Vincent is worth a watch for the fact that it’s the first of its kind. It’s fascinating to see how much effort was put into each brush stroke, and the film actually has its own charm – imperfections and all. Loving Vincent Trailer Taking into heart Vincent’s own words written in his last letter: “We cannot speak other than by our paintings”, director and writer Dorotoa Kobiela decides to tell Vincent Van Gogh’s story by bringing his own paintings into life. Several of Vincent’s paintings even make cameo appearances in the film, and you can… - [Full QCinema 2017 Schedule (QCinema 2017 Entries)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2017-schedule-qcinema-entries): QCINEMA 2017 SCHEDULE: SCREENING QCINEMA 2017 ENTRIES. Here are the list of establishments in Quezon City which will screen the QCinema 2017 Finalists. Please take note that these schedules are are based on the October 09, 2017 updated from the QCinema website. For possible changes in the schedule, click here. QCinema 2017 Teaser QCINEMA 2017 SCHEDULE: Friday, October 20, 2017 Trinoma 2 SPECIAL SCREENING 1:30P Women of the Weeping River   CIRCLE COMPETITION 4:00P The Write Moment   CIRCLE COMPETITION GALA 6:30P The Chanters   CIRCLE COMPETITION GALA 9:00P Dapol Tan Payawar Na Tayug 1931   UP Town Center SPECIAL SCREENING 1:30P Best. Party. Ever.   SPECIAL SCREENING 4:00P Women of… - [QCinema 2017 Finalists, Schedule (QCinema 2017 Entries)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2017-finalists-schedule-entries): QCINEMA 2017 FINALISTS, SCHEDULE (QCINEMA 2017 Entries): Now on its fifth year, The Quezon City International Film Festival (QCinema) 2017 presents a strong roster of films, including the advanced Philippine premier of “Loving Vincent” as its opening film, and the digital comeback of Mike de Leon’s “Batch 81” to close the festival. QCinema 2017 takes pride in the fact that it is the only local festival that provides production grants for short films where the filmmakers own the rights to their movies. It will take place from October 19 to 28, 2017, in select establishments within Quezon City. Here are the… - [Foodie Mania With SM City Tarlac Restaurants](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/sm-city-tarlac-restaurants-foodie-mania): #FandomManiaAtSMNorthLuzon: SM CITY TARLAC RESTAURANTS: Despite the distance I went all the way to Tarlac a few weeks ago to be part of the Foodie Mania at SM City Tarlac. The Foodie Mania is part of the “Fandom Mania at SM North Luzon”, where several SM malls within the North Luzon area, will celebrate different kinds of passions such as hobbies, gadgets, sports, and yes…food! I was invited to be the guest blogger of SM City Tarlac, where I shared my “foodie Journey” as a food blogger, and share some tips about blogging and food photography as well. There were several… - [My Boracay Guide: Things To Do In Boracay On A Budget](https://geoffreview.com/travel/my-boracay-guide-things-to-do-in-boracay): My Boracay Guide: THINGS TO DO IN BORACAY ON A BUDGET ITINERARY (DAY TRIP FROM BORACAY) Boracay is no doubt one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, which is why it is a favorite vacation spot for Filipinos and foreigners alike. I have been to Boracay several times already (I even planned a Day trip from Boracay once). There’s always something new offered at Boracay, so we put together this list of things to do in Boracay on a Budget Itinerary. This is your ultimate guide to for everything Boracay. From Boracay activities packages, where to eat in Boracay, island… - [Kingsman 2: Kingsman The Golden Circle Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/kingsman-2-kingsman-the-golden-circle-full-movie-review): KINGSMAN 2: KINGSMAN THE GOLDEN CIRCLE FULL MOVIE REVIEW: A quirky mix of class and badass would be a fitting description for this delightfully fun sequel of the Kingsman film series. The plot may easily be something taken from a Nickoledeon spy film, but one that comes with gripping action sequences, charming characters, and an overly enthusiastic Elton John. A year after the events from Kingsman 1, Eggsy Undin (Taron Egerton), has inherited the code name of Galahad in the Kingsman organization. Trouble starts to brew when Charlie Hesketh, a former Kingsman trainee, attacks Eggsy and hacks the Kingsman system. It… - [Globe Promos: GOTSCOMBODD90 Globe Prepaid Promos](https://geoffreview.com/technology/globe-promos-gotscombodd90-globe-prepaid): GLOBE PROMOS: GLOBE PREPAID PROMOS (GOTSCOMBODD90, 1 MONTH): These days, if you’re a Globe Prepaid user, you would have to be knowledgeable of the different unlimited internet and unli call and text Globe Promos available, if you wish to make the most out of your load. To be fair, these Globe prepaid promos are a great value for money. For example, Globe promos unli call and text, for only Php 25 sounds like a good deal to me! However, there are so many of these Globe Prepaid promos, that sometimes they can get confusing! There’s no way I can memorize those… - [Matcha VS Green Tea Difference: Weight Loss, Benefits](https://geoffreview.com/food/matcha-vs-green-tea-difference-weight-loss): MATCHA VS GREEN TEA DIFFERENCE: WEIGHT LOSS, TASTE, BENEFITS: Lately, I’ve been regularly drinking Kirkland Green Tea. I bought a whole box at a bargain from S&R, which I’m happy about since it’s not as easy to find Kirkland Green Tea Philippines. The box says that Kirkland is “Green Tea, A Blend of Sencha & Matcha”, which left me wondering, what’s the difference between matcha vs green tea? I’ve already known the benefits of green tea, like how it may contribute to weight loss, and how it may reduce belly fat. But how exactly is it different from matcha? Is matcha… - [Mother Full Movie Review: What is Mother About?](https://geoffreview.com/movies/mother-full-movie-review-mother-meaning): MOTHER FULL MOVIE REVIEW: All the talk about how polarizing Darren Aronofsky’s 2017 “Mother!” can be, only made me want to see it more.  The trailer initially gave me the impression that it’s going to be a home-invasion thriller with a psycho killer on the loose. Somehow, the first part of my expectations was correct, only nothing prepared me for how nerve-wracking the plot truly is. Don’t expect it to be a horror, drama, or a slasher flick. It’s a little bit of all that, yet totally different at the same time. Mother! Plot Summary A writer and his wife live… - [How To Make Yakult Soju Recipe (YAKULT MIX DRINK)](https://geoffreview.com/food/how-to-make-yakult-soju-recipe-yakult-mix-drink): HOW TO MAKE YAKULT SOJU RECIPE (YAKULT MIX DRINK): My friends and I recently visited Gen Korean BBQ MOA, and one of the most memorable items we had that night was the Yakult Soju. I’ve heard it isn’t offered in the other Gen Korean BBQ branches in other countries. It was sooo good that we decided to see if we can hack our way through the Yakult Soju recipe. Suprisingly, the end product was pretty good, and tasted just about the same as the one we had at Gen Korean BBQ MOA! Check out the Yakult Soju recipe below: YAKULT SOJU… - [Gen Korean BBQ MOA: Gen Korean BBQ Manila Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/gen-korean-bbq-moa-gen-bbq-manila-review): GEN KOREAN BBQ MOA: If you’ve read some of my previous posts in my blog, you may have an idea of how much I love meat. This is one of the reasons why I’m a huge fan of Yakiniku, Korean BBQ grills, and other similar buffets. There are a few Korean buffets near where I work at BGC, but when I heard that Gen Korean BBQ recently opened here in the Philippines, I braved the traffic and went all the way to SM MOA to have an authentic #GenExperience. Hailing from Los Angeles, Gen Korean BBQ opened its doors in the… - [Love You To The Stars And Back Full Movie Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/love-you-to-the-stars-and-back-full-movie-review): LOVE YOU TO THE STARS AND BACK FULL MOVIE REVIEW: I cry easily at sappy scenes, that’s why as much as possible, I prefer not to see romance, drama, and other film genres falling under the tear-jerking categories. I had my doubts when I went to see Love You To The Stars And Back, not only because it gives off strong teeny rom-com vibes, but also because I have my doubts about this “JoshLia” love team that Star Cinema is trying to ship. After the death of her mother, Mika (Julia Barretto) decides to go on a trip to Mount Milagros… - [Where to Buy Korean Spicy Noodle Challenge Philippines](https://geoffreview.com/food/where-to-buy-korean-spicy-noodle-challenge-philippines): Korean Spicy Noodle Challenge Philippines: We’ve been seeing a lot of these Nuclear Fire Noodle Challenges online lately, and so we got curious about how hot these infamous Korean spicy noodles really are. We did a bit of research and apparently, these noodles that have become viral lately are made by Samyang Food, a well-know food manufacturer in Korea.   The Fire Noodle Challenge first became popular with the Buldak Bokkeum Myeon variety (the black one), where people would document themselves doing a challenge to finish one whole pack of the Fire Noodles within the shortest time. However, Samyang now has… - [Taiwan Tourist Attractions Part 3: Taipei, Yehliu, Raohe](https://geoffreview.com/travel/taiwan-tourist-attractions-taipei-yehliu-raohe): Taiwan Tourist Attractions Part 3: Taipei, Yehliu, Raohe Night Market: Day 1 and Day 2 of our Taiwan trip has been spent only in Taipei, (although we weren’t able to visit every tourist attraction), so on Day 3, we made sure to zoom-out of our “Taipei Travel”, and explore the other tourist destinations outside of Taipei. After, all, we’ve heard that the most beautiful places in Taiwan are really outside the city. We availed of a Taiwan KKDay Tour, which would take us to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, and Shifen. Taiwan Tourist Attractions Yehliu Geopark The tour guide wasn’t kidding when she… - [IT Movie 2017 Review: Pennywise is Back](https://geoffreview.com/movies/it-movie-2017-pennywise-the-clown): IT MOVIE 2017 REVIEW: Many of the movie adaptations I’ve seen this year turned out to be disappointments, so I was not too hopeful about the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King’s IT. Thankfully, the 2017 IT movie by Andy Muschietti is a whole lot better than how I expected it to be. The film is terrifying, gory, and to some degree also amusing. In the year 1988, children have started to mysteriously go missing in the town of Derry, Maine. After being haunted and attacked by  an evil entity resembling a clown, seven neighbourhood kids band together to fight off the… - [Pennywise Movie: Who is Pennywise the Dancing Clown?](https://geoffreview.com/movies/pennywise-movie-pennywise-dancing-clown): PENNYWISE MOVIE: WHO IS PENNYWISE THE DANCING CLOWN? After the recent success of Annabelle Creation, horror fans now have another terrifying movie to look forward to. The 2017 adaptation of Stephen King’s IT is already showing in cinemas, and although some moviegoers are already familiar the film’s main villain, Pennywise the Clown, not everyone knows who…or what…IT really is. For the uninitiated, Pennywise, also known as “IT”, is a malignant and violent entity appearing every 27 – 30 years, terrorizing the town of Derry. In the IT Movie 1990, we learn that Pennywise is responsible for the disappearances and deaths, mostly… - [Paano Magluto Ng Sinigang Na Baboy With Gabi Recipe](https://geoffreview.com/food/paano-magluto-ng-sinigang-na-baboy): PAANO MAGLUTO NG SINIGANG NA BABOY: Sinigang is a local favorite in the Philippines, and is actually a pretty good contender for “Pambansang Pagkain” (“National dish”). It’s essentially a soup or stew made of a variety of vegetables and meat, made sour usually by tamarind, mangoes, or calamansi. Just like adobo, there seem to be endless versions of sinigang in the Philippines depending on who, and where this dish is prepared. There’s Sinigang sa Sampaloc, Sinigang sa Gabi, there’s even a Watermelon Sinigang which seem to be gaining popularity lately because of it’s sweet and sour mix. The versions also vary… - [Death Note Netflix Movie Review: A Whitewashing Mess](https://geoffreview.com/movies/death-note-netflix-movie-review-2017): DEATH NOTE NETFLIX: Ask me what my favorite anime is and Death Note would be one of the first to come to mind. With layer upon layer of plot twists, well-developed characters, and noteworthy animation, Death Note remains to be one of the few animes to give me a total mind-f*ck.  The unique premise of a sociopathic yet intelligent high school student coming across a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written on it, is already something to look forward to in itself. Yet the anime elevates the awesomeness several notches higher, by having the two main characters try to… - [Taiwan Travel Vlog Part 2](https://geoffreview.com/travel/taiwan-travel-itinerary-blog-taipei-travel): TAIWAN TRAVEL ITINERARY BLOG: Our first day in Taiwan wasn’t packed, given that the only primary items in our Taiwan Budget Trip Itinerary for Day 1 are only Gudetama and Taipei 101. The rest of time was spent on exploring Taipei and getting ourselves familiar with Ximen, and even though there wasn’t much in our itinerary, it was a fun and eventful first day nonetheless. Check out our first day here: Blog Post: TAIWAN TRAVEL BLOG PART 1 Youtube Vlog: TAIWAN TRAVEL VLOG PART 1 Taiwan Travel Day 2 was dedicated to food, knowing that one of the best things about Taiwan is their… - [1st Ko Si 3rd: CINELOKAL Presents A Unique Kind Of Kilig](https://geoffreview.com/movies/1st-ko-si-3rd-review-cinelokal-kilig): 1ST KO SI 3RD: After the very much successful Pista ng Pilekulang Pilipino, the Film Development Council of the Philippines through CINELOKAL presents another must-watched original Filipino movie, the award winning film 1ST KO SI 3RD  (Third is My First) on September 1-7 in select SM Cinemas in Mall of Asia, Megamall, North Edsa, Fairview, Southmall, Bacoor, Iloilo and Cebu. Produced by Firestarters Productions, 1st Ko Si 3rd is a tale about a woman who is looking forward to settling into retirement with her husband.  She easily becomes restless but when she bumps into her 1st love, she comes to reassess her past. This funny and poignant story… - [PitStop Food Park: #StopAndDine at Quezon City](https://geoffreview.com/food/pitstop-food-park-quezon-city-comedor): PITSTOP FOOD PARK QUEZON CITY: Food Parks have recently started becoming popular in Manila, with many of these dining destinations sprouting one after another in different areas around the Metro. It’s not surprising that these ventures are becoming successful, given Pinoys’ innate love for food and casual dining. What’s great about food parks is that it’s essentially going on a foodtrip, without having to travel from one place to another to try different cuisines. You can just visit one of these foodie hubs, and you already get to explore different kinds of dishes within one area. It’s a pleasant yet convenient stall-hopping… - [Pauwi Na Movie Review: Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino](https://geoffreview.com/movies/pauwi-na-movie-review-pauwi-na-indie-film): PAUWI NA MOVIE REVIEW: Just when I thought that Birdshot would easily be my favorite film for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, along comes Paolo Villaluna’s Pauwi Na. It disrupted my lineup, and made it harder for me to decide which one would be at the top of my list. A poor family who lives in the slums of Manila wishes to go back to their province to live a better life. They cannot afford to ride the bus, so they take their chances and pedal their way to the province by riding two pedicabs. An ailing father, his tough-talking wife, a… - [Manuel Bartual Twitter Thread Mystery](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/manuel-bartual-twitter-thread-mystery): Manuel Bartual Twitter Thread Mystery: Spanish Twitter has been crazy the past days over this Manuel Bartual Twitter thread. It’s about Manuel Bartual’s unsettling experience while on vacation, that’s disturbing enough to deserve its own creepy pasta post. The story starts with a simple tweet in Spanish by Bartual saying that he’s “been on vacation for a couple of days, in a hotel near the beach”, accompanied by picture of the view. The next sentence though says “It was all good until strange things began to happen”. Ando de vacaciones desde hace un par de días, en un hotel cerca de… - [Dr. Arthur Dessi Roman Answers COVID-19 Practical Questions](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/dr-arthur-dessi-roman-covid-19-spread-through-food): Can COVID-19 spread through food? Does UV light work against Coronavirus? How do you disinfect meat and vegetables? Months into the lockdown and we still have a lot of questions about COVID-19. Yes, we already know the basics like how long to wash your hands, how it’s transmitted, or what the symptoms are. However, there’s still a lot of uncertainty about the virus. Every day we are bombarded with news and data – but with all that information overload, sometime we get lost and end up not knowing what to do the information that we have. || Related: Default Cafe Pub… - [Default Cafe Pub Brings #TheNewDefault to your Homes](https://geoffreview.com/food/restaurants/default-cafe-pub-bring-thenewdefault-to-your-homes): Default Cafe Pub: When was the last time that you had a drink with your friends? For me, it’s been aaaages. This quarantine is eating up not just my sanity, but my social life as well! I’m not a heavy drinker but I can’t deny that I miss having chill inuman sessions with my friends. I miss how our conversations would jump from one nonsense to another, how we let our guards down and share secrets, or let go of our inhibitions when the vodka starts telling us that “yes you can dance!”. Much more than the drinks themselves, it’s this… - [Good Night Drink Philippines Review: Deeper & Better Sleep](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/food-reviews/good-night-drink-philippines-review-deeper-better-sleep): Have you heard of the Good Night Drink, which is a canned beverage that supposedly helps you sleep better at night? I’ve learned that it’s now available in the Philippines, and as someone who has developed the unhealthy habit of sleeping at 2:00 am, I got curious. If there a “goodnight drink” or “before bed drink” out there that will help me sleep earlier, it may help me become more productive in the morning. But does the Good Night Drink actually work? I bought a few of these good night juice from 7-Eleven to check it out for myself and see… - [Pizza X Review: Personalized Pizza Letters](https://geoffreview.com/food/pizza-x-review-personalized-pizza-letters): I’ve made it a point to order customized food for my friends and family whenever there’s a celebration. In the past I’ve ordered “Survivor” and “Rupaul’s Drag Race” themed birthday cakes for special occasions. One time I even made a “bouquet” made of lumpiang shanghai for Valentine’s Day! I’ve discovered another food item that I can order the next time that wanted something personalized for the next celebration – pizza! Pizza X is a home-based business that delivers frozen pizza straight to your door. They specialize in small pizza sizes that are perfect for kids – just bake in the oven… - [Check out My Lazada Haul (I got new vlogging gear!)](https://geoffreview.com/food/lazada-haul-philippines-sale): Lazada Haul Philippines: If you take a look at my Instagram account, you’ll see that I love taking photos and videos of food. In fact, I think that foodporn the only thing that I post these days! But after all this time of taking food shots, I never really had a decent production gear. All I had is my trusty Canon G7X and natural lighting to hopefully get as close as I can to the best Filipino food bloggers that I follow online. During the quarantine, I had the motivation to continue vlogging and bring my Youtube channel back to life.… - [Self-Heating Rice Meals: an ASMR Mukbang](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/food-reviews/self-heating-rice-meals-package): During the Lazada 7-7 Sale, a friend recommended to me that I check out Self-Heating Rice Meals for my vlog. I took a quick look and I realized why she thought I might find it interesting. As its name implies, self-heating rice meals can basically heat up and cook your food on its own – without the need for a microwave, stove, or electricity. All you need is some tap water, and the meal would heat-up and boil on its own! The brand that she recommended to me was already out of stock on Lazada, so I ordered the one that’s… - [Paano Makuha Ang Ayuda sa GCash: SAP Registration](https://geoffreview.com/technology/paano-makuha-ang-ayuda-sa-gcash-dswd-sap): Paano Makuha Ang Ayuda sa GCash? Noong nakaraang buwan, nakipag-ugnayan ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sa GCash, upang maging partner nito sa pag papadala ng P16-billion na ayuda sa mahigit 2.4 million beneficiaries ng Social Amelioration Program ng Pamahalaan. || Related: Paymaya to GCash: How to Transfer Cash from Paymaya to GCash Paano Makuha Ang Ayuda sa GCash Para malaman kung paano makuha ang ayuda sa GCash, narito ang ilang mga patnubay mula sa DSWD at GCash ukol sa SAP: DSWD GCash SAP Registration Para makatanggap ng GCash ayuda, siguraduhin munang kasama ka sa listahan ng mga beneficiary… - [Fried Chicken Mukbang: Ranking Jollibee, Mcdo, KFC, Chowking, Ministop](https://geoffreview.com/food/fried-chicken-mukbang): Fried Chicken Mukbang: If one has to go, which chicken brand would you choose to lose forever – Jollibee Chickenjoy, Chicken Mcdo, Max’s Fried Chicken, KFC, Bonchon, or Mang Inasal? This is the question that I raised to me Facebook Fans in a meme that I posted a few years ago. It appears that Filipinos take this chicken business seriously, when the post went viral – getting over 32 thousand Shares, over 11 thousand Comments, and over 6 thousands Reactions. Due to this post, my Page Likes also skyrocketed to over 30K! The verdict? One of my clients from an ad… - [What Network? 0965, 0955 Network: List of Mobile Number Prefixes](https://geoffreview.com/technology/0965-what-network-0955-network-list-of-mobile-number-prefixes): 0955 NETWORK: LIST OF MOBILE NUMBER PREFIXES 2018: Mobile number prefixes in the Philippines can become confusing. It it is a big deal, given that certain promos work exclusively for specific networks only, and you might even be charged extra if you mistakenly call a mobile number belonging to a different network. If you find yourself searching “0955 Network” or “0965 What Network”, or maybe “0995 0955 0965 Globe or Smart”, worry not because you’re not alone. Other confusing numbers that make us ask what network are 0977, 0946, 0945, 0995,  0997, and 0998. To help you decide what network that 0955… - [The Husband's Craving Buko Pie](https://geoffreview.com/food/the-husbands-craving-buko-pie-review): Now, it's my craving too! - [Shopleaf.ph Review](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/where-to-buy-indoor-plants-shopleaf-ph-review): Guess who's a "Plantito" now? - [Sink Your Teeth into Flour Pot Manila's Strawberry Doughnuts](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/food-reviews/flour-pot-manila-strawberry-doughnuts): Flour Pot Manila's Strawberry Doughnuts are worth the mess! - [Halo-halo Recipe](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/halo-halo-recipe-for-business): Follow this halo-halo recipe to make your own version of this Filipino-style dessert at home or for your business! - [Jollibee Chickenjoy Recipe Hack](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/jollibee-chickenjoy-recipe-hack): Follow this Jollibee Chickenjoy recipe hack and make your own Chickenjoy at home! - [Monthly Movie Log: "Fantasy Island", "Birds of Prey", "GU04", and More!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/2020-movies): Welcome to the Monthly Movie Log! It’s our one-page report where you’ll see our short-takes, reviews, and reactions of the Unreel Team to the films we have covered within one month. This log is a running list of films we’ve watched, so the report would be continuously updated as we see more films within the month. Click here for our November Movie Log. So far, 2020 has been both kind and cruel to us when it comes to films. On one hand, there are the must-see movies such as Lauren Greenfield’s controversial documentary “The Kingmaker”, the DC Extended Universe’ “Birds of… - [Festival Guide: “Daang Dokyu: A Festival of Philippine Documentaries”](https://geoffreview.com/movies/daang-dokyu-philippine-documentaries): Daang Dokyu premieres Philippine Documentary Festival. - [Staycation at Royale Parc Hotel Tagaytay](https://geoffreview.com/food/royale-parc-hotel-tagaytay-review): My latest staycation discovery! A Royale Parc Hotel Tagaytay Review. - [Monthly Movie Log: “Doctor Sleep”, “Headcount”, “The King”, and more!](https://geoffreview.com/movies/november-2019-movies): Welcome to our Monthly Movie Log! It’s our one-page report where you’ll see our short-takes, reviews, and reactions of the Unreel Team to the films we have covered within one month. This log is a running list of films we’ve watched, so the report would be continuously updated as we see more films within the month. Click here for our October Movie Log. October has just ended, but there is no shortage of horror films this November. The films we’ve covered this month include Mike Flanagan’s take on Stephen King’s “Doctor Sleep”, Netflix’ “The King” starring Timothée Chalamet, Elle Calahan’s supernatural… - [Monthly Movie Log: “Joker”, “Midway”, “Terminator”, and More](https://geoffreview.com/movies/october-2019-movies): Welcome to the Geoffreview Monthly Movie Log! It’s our one-page report where you’ll see the short-takes, reviews, and reactions of the Unreel Team to the films we have covered within one month. So many movies, so little time! Our first ever monthly movie log will feature the films we have seen, both old and newly released, within the month of October. Our lineup this month includes Todd Phillip’s record-breaking “Joker”, Joachim Rønning’s reimagining of Maleficent, Tim Miller’s take on the “Terminator” franchise, and more! OVERVIEW (Click to jump to the review): Joker Terminator: Dark fate Midway Maleficent: Mistress of Evil In… - [The Full Schedule of QCinema International Film Festival 2019](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2019-schedule): The QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema) has released the full QCinema 2019 schedule. Now on its seventh instalment, the Festival will screen local and international films in select cinemas within Quezon City, from October 13 to 22, 2019. In QCinema’s previous iterations, entries were screened only in mall-owned cinemas. This year, the Festival has also partnered with microcinemas, as well as the UP Film Institute (UPFI), to screen the local and international films in its lineup. To help you plan ahead, we’ve compiled the QCinema 2019 schedule below. Please note though screening schedules and cinema assignments are still subject to change,… - [Festival Guide QCinema International Film Festival 2019](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2019-movies): Welcome to our QCinema 2019 Festival Guide! This is your one-page overview of the QCinema International Film Festival, complete with trailers, screening schedules, event guides, ticket information, and more. QCinema is back, baby. And if you’re like me, you’d be up on your feet, giddy like a kid on Christmas Day.  You see, the film fest season kinda is like Christmas. And each film is a gift you unwrap with wide-eyed excitement and joy.  And though it’s not S.O.P. that the festival only has three new Filipino films, it excites me that QCinema’s programming goes beyond the box. I’m curious to… - [Listed: Short Film Finalists of Viddsee Juree Awards Philippines 2019](https://geoffreview.com/movies/viddsee-juree-awards-philippines-2019): The Viddsee Juree Awards Philippines 2019 is nearing its conclusion. Among the ten short films that qualified this year, two entries will be chosen as the Gold and Silver winners on September 29, 2019 at Pineapple Lab, Makati City. The winners will be picked by an international panel of judges – Artistic Director for the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF), Anderson Le; Filipino film producer and director Baby Ruth Villarama; and Indonesian filmmaker Lucky Kuswandi. || Related: The Short List #12: “Neither Man Nor Beast (Hindi Tao Hindi Hayop)” Aside from the Gold and Silver winners, finalists and out-of-competition films will… - [In Photos: Behind the Visual Mastery of “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance”](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-dark-crystal-bts): Netflix’ “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” is already streaming in the Platform. We’ve only seen the first episode so far, but from that you can already tell that the sorcery behind the show’s distinct visual style is no easy feat. Admittedly, this creative choice of using puppets has its limitations – such as limited facial expressions and mouth movements from the characters. However, this combination of classic puppetry and impressive CGI gives the show its own unique, out-of-this-world charm.  Check out the gallery above to see what goes on behind the scenes in building the world of Thra. About the… - [Ready or Not](https://geoffreview.com/movies/ready-or-not-movie-review): Think your in-laws are the worst? Wait ‘til you see Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s outrageously entertaining black comedy, “Ready or Not”. Seeing hateful capitalists getting bashed in the head and blown up to pieces has never been this satisfying. “Ready or Not” follows Grace (Samara Weaving) on the eve of her dream wedding with Alex (Mark O’Brien). Grace is an orphan who grew up in a foster home, while Alex is heir to the “richer than god” Le Domas clan. But don’t be mistaken, this isn’t one of those Cinderella, rags-to-riches stories. On their wedding night, Grace learns that she… - [Parasite](https://geoffreview.com/movies/parasite-korean-movie-2019): I feel obliged to tell you right off the bat that if you stumbled upon this review just wanting to know whether you should watch Bong Joon-ho’s latest suspense-drama, Parasite (Gisaengchung), then the short answer is a compelling yes, you should! Book those tickets, run to the nearest cinema, and waste no time because this Palme d’Or winner is unquestionably one of the best films to come out this year. Parasite, originally titled as “Gisaengchung”, presents to us two families. The first one lives in a dank, run-down semi basement apartment, whose only ventilation is a small window that gives the… - [Choco Butternut Munchkins Bucket Challenge](https://geoffreview.com/food/choco-butternut-bucket-dunkin-donuts): A few days ago, Dunkin Donuts has announced that it will be offering the much-loved Choco Butternut Munchkins in buckets (possibly in response to the Internet’s clamor). Why not right? After all, we’ve been gobbling up buckets of chicken and fries for the longest time, a bucket of Choco Butternut Munchkins just makes a lot of sense.  I was one of the happy customers who wanted to get their hands on that bucket ASAP. Each bucket has 40 munchkins inside. You have the option to order a bucket of 40 Choco Butternut Munchkins, 40 Butternut Munchkins, or 40 pieces of assorted… - [Tribu Babaylan](https://geoffreview.com/food/tribu-babaylan-review-chef-laudico): Tomas Morato deserves more recognition as one of Manila’s best foodie scenes. When talking about foodie hubs in Quezon City, the first that comes to mind is usually Maginhawa at Teacher’s Village, but there are actually lesser-known spots in the City that is home to some of the best restaurants; there’s Banawe, where you can find Bugis Singaporean Streetfood. In Tomas Morato, one of my favorites is Vagabonds Artisan Comfort Food and their 1000-gram steak!  But just as much as I wanted to rave about these hidden foodie gems, there’s always a restaurant or two within these areas that can be… - [The 17 Best Filipino Food Bloggers You Should Follow Today](https://geoffreview.com/food/filipino-food-bloggers): If you’re a foodie based in the Philippines, Filipino food bloggers are most likely your go-to source when looking for recommendations, recipes, and reviews of food online. Just like you, whenever I’m on the lookout for the best restaurants to eat-in at a certain area, or even simply planning a meal with friends, I go to the websites of my favorite Filipino food bloggers for ideas. I enjoy reading Filipino food blogs because they tell a more detailed story, compared to the short, no-nonsense captions of social media posts. With blogs, you get a deeper insight of what it’s like to… - [Bugis Singaporean Streetfood](https://geoffreview.com/food/bugis-singapore-streetfood-quezon-city): It’s 10pm. I just got home from having dinner with at Bugis Singapore Streetfood at Quezon City.  The food is sooooo good, that I feel compelled to write a blog post about it as soon as I got on my jammies and opened my laptop.  Located along Nicanor Roxas street in Sto. Domingo, Quezon City, Bugis doesn’t look much from the outside. The line is long, the parking is limited, and to be honest, if it wasn’t for the good reviews that I’ve been hearing about it, I’d probably choose the fancier-looking Singaporean restaurants around it. Nicanor Roxas street is a… - [Wear Your Local Language Proud with Talasalitaan PH](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/talasalitaan-ph): I know we’re still far from August which in the Philippines, is the “Buwan ng Wika” (Language Month), but given the news last month of the Supreme Court upholding its decision that Filipino and Panitikan to be no longer required subjects in college, I believe this post is timely and relevant. A nation’s identity is defined by its languages, and it’s sad to hear that Filipino, and all the Philippines’ other regional languages are under attack, dying even. I’ve lived in Metro Manila for many years, but Filipino is not my first language. I grew up in Bukidnon, where we speak… - [Keto Cinnamon Rolls in Manila by For Heaven’s Cake](https://geoffreview.com/food/finds/keto-cinnamon-rolls-in-manila): Keto Cinnamon Rolls in Manila: I’ve been on a keto diet for the past few weeks, and it feels like a looooong time since I’ve had any kind of bread, pastry, or rice. Of course, I’ve tried making my own – one time I decided to make my own Keto Strawberry Cheesecake. Thankfully it turned out really good, but it took a lot of time and effort to make, considering that it’s a no bake recipe. || Related: MY WEIGHT-LOSS JOURNEY: FROM 145 POUNDS TO 130 I’ve been looking for several Keto bakeries online, but the most decent one I found… - [Brightburn](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/brightburn-review): This review originally appeared at Unreel.PH David Yarovesky’s “Brightburn” straddles on the perceived ingenuity of its idea. The cumulative impact of a wieldy marketing campaign and James Gunn’s buzz-blaring involvement as producer compels some to even go as far as to marvel at its supposed novelty. Yet, there’s nothing new about a story that centers around a scorned wunderkind with superhuman abilities. I can name about a handful of examples, from pure trash (Mark L. Lester’s “Firestarter”) to absolute treasure (Brian DePalma’s “Carrie”)—but you get the point. What makes the idea stick, though, is the movie’s spot-on placement in the cultural… - [Listed: Gawad Pasado 2019 Winners](https://geoffreview.com/movies/gawad-pasado-2019): The 21st Gawad PASADO (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) has awarded this year’s winners last May 18, 2019 at the Tanghalang Herbert Bautista, Quezon City Polytechnic University, Quezon City. PASADO is an organization of public and private master teachers who advocate the use of film as an effective tool for teaching. The organization chooses the Gawad PASADO awardees through an “academe-based” scoring method, similar to how honors are awarded during college graduation. This means that there could be several winners in a category, as long as the points garnered by the nominees are within the winning score range. For example, if… - [Watch: Trailers of Black Mirror Season 5 Episodes](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/black-mirror-season-5-episodes): Just a few days after the debut of the Black Mirror Season 5 trailer, Netflix has released the official trailers of each of the Season’s three episodes, together with the official titles and cast. Yep, just like the first Season there’s only three episodes confirmed so far. See the Season 5 trailers and the episode titles below: || Related: Netflix’ “The Society” Review Black Mirror Season 5 Episodes Smithereens A cab driver with an agenda becomes the centre of attention on a day that rapidly spirals out of control. (source: IMDB) Director: James Hawes Writer: Charlie Brooker Cast: Andrew Scott, Topher… - [The Society Season 1](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/the-society-netflix-review): The younger generation, particularly the Millennials, have been stereotyped as lazy, entitled snowflakes. Being a part of the “iGeneration” often comes with a preconceived impression of knowing nothing but memes, Snapchat filters, or whatever’s trending on Twitter. However, it can also be argued that the older generation is also at fault why Millennials are screwed. We came into a world that’s on the verge of environmental collapse and a widening social gap. Greed is the primary currency of the society that we live in, and now the youth is struggling to create positive change in this generation. But what if our… - [Pokémon Detective Pikachu](https://geoffreview.com/movies/pokemon-detective-pikachu-review): As a casual Pokémon fan, I’ve wondered a few times how the real world would be like if we actually lived with Pokémon. In 2015, we got a taste of what it might feel like when The Pokémon Company released the trailer for Pokémon GO, an augmented reality mobile game that lets players capture, collect, and battle with Pokémon in the “real world” using GPS. When the actual game was released though, it was nowhere close to how it was portrayed in the trailer, and players spent their time flicking the screen on their phones rather than throwing actual Pokéballs. Regardless,… - [Best Movies that Feature Roulette Wheels](https://geoffreview.com/movies/best-movie-roulette-wheel): Of all the casino games that are featured in movies, roulette wheels appear to be the most popular and it’s not surprising, considering millions of people play it every day. It’s one of the few games that requires little skill as a lot of it is down to luck, and it’s also an easy game to pick-up, too (if you think lady luck is on your side, you can play the roulette here. In this article, we listed down four of the best movies to have featured roulette wheels. Casablanca (1942) One of the most iconic films of all-time, Casablanca starred… - [The Curse of La Llorona](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-curse-of-la-llorona-review): I’m not entirely familiar with the Mexican legend of La Llorona, but we do have our own versions of a kid-snatching bogeyman in the Philippines. Parents would warn kids of the local “aswang”, who would take away children who don’t go home before night. In other areas of the country, Filipinos fear the “engkanto”, malevolent spirits who would curse humans who offend them and in some cases, take naughty children to their own world, never to be seen again. However, the Filipino bogeyman doesn’t have to be a mythical creature! If you misbehave, your mom might tell you that the police… - [Hellboy](https://geoffreview.com/movies/hellboy-2019-review): When my movie buddy and I were deciding which “Neil” movie we should see – Neil Jordan’s “Greta” or Neil Marshall’s “Hellboy”, I insisted on the latter since I vividly remember enjoying Guillermo del Toro’s 2004 and 2008 adaptations. My mistake is going blindly into the cinema not realizing that Marshall’s version of Hellboy is actually a reboot. Though the 2019 film is more faithful to the comic books (or at least it tries to be), del Toro has already built a solid cinematic world around the character. I’m a firm believer of the mantra that if something’s not broken, don’t… - [Watch: "HOMECOMING: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ" Trailer](https://geoffreview.com/movies/homecoming-netflix-beyonce): Everyone, get in formation! As if ruling over the pop music industry isn’t enough, there’s no stopping Queen Bey in running the world, as she launches a documentary film on Netflix called “HOMECOMING: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ”! Fans were quick to pick-up a documentary film about Beyoncé when Netflix first teased about Homecoming’s release date earlier this month. Described as “an intimate look at Beyoncé’s historic 2018 Coachella performance’, the film will feature candid footage, interviews, together with her most memorable performances during the Festival. See the trailer below: Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé Trailer Interestingly, the film also promises to… - [Sony RX100 VI](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/sony-rx100-vi-specs-review): These days, everybody’s most used camera is most likely the one that they have in their smartphones. Who can blame us, really? The biggest phablet available is still much easier to bring around than most DSLRs or mirrorless cameras. A lot of my food shots in my blog for example, are taken with my Huawei P9, simply because having a phone in your pocket is more convenient than bringing a bulky DSLR. Enter the Sony RX100 VI – a powerful yet conveniently compact camera that takes pride in its broad zoom range and incredibly fast AF. It’s a lifesaver for anyone… - [Festival Report: Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2019](https://geoffreview.com/movies/sinag-maynila-2019-reviews): This article is originally published at Unreel.PH Sinag Maynila—pegged as the premier film festival by its corporate backer, Solar Entertainment—is back for its fifth iteration. The fest is currently being programmed under the banner, “sine lokal, pang-international,” in line with its overarching mission to bring local titles out to the world. This is all well and dandy, and political differences aside, your friends at Unreel saw to covering the movies that compete in the festival. Lakbayan, an anthology event that features three journey-themed short films from such Filipino filmmakers as Lav Diaz, Brillante Mendoza, and Kidlat Tahimik, kicked off the fest.… - [Shazam!](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/shazam-review): The DCEU has finally found its footing. Coming from the refreshingly fun “Aquaman”, DC has continued to amp up its humor meter with David F. Sandberg’s “Shazam!”. The film takes me back to how I used to enjoy superhero TV shows as a kid – through pure fun and action brought by classic and sometimes even campy hero VS. villain dynamics. The perfect casting, heartfelt storyline, and genuinely funny meta humor makes “Shazam!” arguably one of the most entertaining DCEU movies so far. Taking place after the events of 2017’s “Justice League”, “Shazam!” introduces us Billy Batson (Asher Angel), a 14-year… - [Escape Room](https://geoffreview.com/movies/escape-room-movie-review): Escape Room, Original Films’ sadistic take on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, puts genre fabulist Adam Robitel in a bigger playpen. In this loftier sandbox, he plays with less regard to subtlety than an unmistakable penchant for elaborate setpieces—a good number of which are thrilling and showcase a level of finesse expected from movies thrice this size. In that respect, the film is impressive. Like Willy’s fine candy-making establishment, Robitel grinds a well-oiled machine, with each part engineered to function perfectly well. It works dangerously close like clockwork and offers little in the way of surprise from setup to payoff. You… - [Six Doors 3D BBQ Buffet](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/six-doors-3d-bbq-buffet): Six Doors 3D BBQ Buffet Review: Korean buffets have taken over Manila. In BGC alone, there’s Samgyupsalamat, KPUB, Jin Joo, among others. Each of these Korean buffets have their own unique selling propositions to customers. In KPUB, you get to enjoy KPOP music and videos while having your barbecue. Samgyupsalamat on the other hand, takes pride in their nine different kinds of meats. In Jin Joo, you can try eight different kinds of marinades. Korean barbecue on its own is pretty straightforward, so if you want to stand out among competitors, it’s necessary to offer something different. || Related: Gen Korean BBQ… - [Travel Guide: Top 10 Most Expensive Casinos Around The World](https://geoffreview.com/travel/top-10-most-expensive-casinos): When most people think of casinos, one of the first destinations on top of mind is Las Vegas – and why not? The metropolis of bright lights and high-octane action is still to this day, home to many of the most luxurious hotels and casinos. But rivalling casinos are now popping up all over the world, with facilities to compete with and even exceed expectations. In this travel guide, we’ll look at the top 10 most expensive casinos around the world. As you would expect, these lavish destinations may be cost an arm and a leg for most people, so if… - [The Umbrella Academy](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/the-umbrella-academy-review): Who doesn’t love superheroes, right? They’re strong, selfless, and just about every bit of person you want to be. Well, at least most of them. Antiheroes have also been around for the longest time, and although they don’t necessarily have the attributes of a conventional superhero, these are characters that we both hate and love. While the kids from the Umbrella Academy may be donning superhero masks and fight crime, they’re not your typical super-friends. Heck, I wouldn’t even call them good role models. While some people may say that Netflix’ “The Umbrella Academy” is a fusion of “X-Men” and “Watchmen”,… - [The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-lego-movie-2-the-second-part): After two spinoffs with 2017’s “The Lego Batman Movie” and “The Lego Ninjago Movie”, we finally get to see what happens after the first Lego film’s cliffhanger ending. The characters we loved in 2014’s “The Lego Movie” are back, but now they’re facing a more menacing danger brought by an unlikely enemy. Five years after the events of the first film, Bricksburg is now Apocalypseburg – a barren wasteland that has been reduced to rubble by LEGO DUPLO® invaders from the Systar System. The citizens have toughened up to adapt to their harsh new world, all except the ever-cheerful construction worker,… - [Alone/Together](https://geoffreview.com/movies/alone-together-movie-review): The latest Jadaone romance removed LizQuen’s famed teleserye royalty and transported them into a timely scenario of the modern day yuppie – a coming-of-age not only for its stars but also for their maturing fan base. But the film is a Valentines treat even for non-fans, too. Coming from the ambiguous publicity of”Alone/Together”, it clearly spoke to the university circuit, and it was intriguing enough to raise a resounding “What happened?”. And yet the film also offers a notable feat for the tired romance genre: exploring deeper grounds of the real world, in contrast to the idealism of university education. Although”Alone/Together”… - [Alita: Battle Angel](https://geoffreview.com/movies/alita-battle-angel-review): Robert Rodriguez’ “Alita: Battle Angel” is a spectacular visual adventure, offering lifelike CGI and gripping action set against an immersive, steampunk dystopia. Just a few minutes into the film and my eyes widened like Alita’s own anime eyes, pulling me into this fully realized world that fits somewhere between “Ghost in the Shell” and “Ready Player One”. || Related: Does “Alita: Battle Angel” Have a Post-Credits Scene? Based on Yukito Kishiro’s manga “Battle Angel Alita”, Robert Rodriguez “Alita: Battle Angel” takes us to a dystopian, post-war Earth, where the world’s upper-class is literally above everyone else, looking down from the floating… - [Wagyu Beef Recipe: How to Cook Wagyu Cubes at Home](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/wagyu-beef-recipe-how-to-cook-wagyu-cubes-at-home): Wagyu Beef Recipe: How to Cook Wagyu Cubes at Home: Lately I’ve been obsessing about Wagyu Beef Cubes. I don’t know what came into me, but the past few months I’ve been craving wagyu cubes all the time, that I’d actually go out of my way to go to Makati City just to buy half a kilo of frozen Wagyu beef cubes. Because of this craving I’ve actually learned how to cook wagyu cubes at home, not that it’s hard to do anyways. The key is to make sure that you don’t overcook the wagyu cubes, so that they stay soft,… - [Presotea Opens Franchise in the Philippines!](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/food-reviews/presotea-franchise-philippines): The milk tea hype is no fad – milk tea shops have been around the Philippines for as long as I can remember, yet there seems to be no stopping Filipinos’ love for milk tea. The lines are long and the craving is real – I know some people who are actually willing to wait for more than an hour just to get their daily milk tea fix. Presotea Franchise in the Philippines One of the most recent tea shops that opened a franchise in the Philippines is Presotea. I know what you’re thinking – “here’s another tea shop from Taiwan“.… - [Netflix' "Sex Education" is "The Talk" You Never Thought You Needed](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/sex-education-netflix): The closest that I have gotten to an actual sex education is back in grade school, when we talked in class about how the human reproductive system works. It was really more like a biology class than a sex-ed, but it did enlighten me about the fascinating, and at the same time, horrifying details of sexual intercourse. I didn’t really get the “talk”, so other than that particular class, much of what I know about sex really come from ermm…alternative “sources”. ||Related: “Trese” heads to Netflix. Here’s why that matters. If we had Netflix back then, “Sex Education” would have probably… - [“Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gapo” Trailer Stars Jose Manalo](https://geoffreview.com/movies/boy-tokwa-lodi-ng-gapo-jose-manalo): Paano Gumawa ng Boy Tokwa? VST Productions has released the trailer of its first feature film presentation “Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gapo”, starring Jose Manalo as the titular “Boy Tokwa”. See the full trailer below: “Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gapo” Trailer Directed Tony Y. Reyes, “Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gapo” appears to be an interesting mix of comedy and a bit of drama. Below is the film’s premise lifted from the press release: “Based on a true story, from the accounts of Rodrigo Morelos’ (aka Boy Tokwa) friends, the movie sees Boy’s grandson, Andy Morelos Woods, head back to the Philippines… - ["Stranger Things" Season 3 Trailer Explained: Decoding the Hidden Messages](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/stranger-things-season-3-trailer-explained): What a Strange start to 2019! Netflix has dropped the trailer for “Stranger Things” Season 3, along with the official poster, and an announcement that the latest season will be released on July 4, 2019. See the full trailer below.   There’s actually more to trailer than what’s on the surface. “Stranger Things” fans have already started their own research to decode the hidden messages on the video. Here are what we know so far: Season 3 Happens on 1985 The trailer starts with “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” special for the year 1985. This means that Season 3 will… - [Graham Balls Snowman](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/graham-balls-recipe): The Holidays are one of those “no-diet” seasons, where most of us allow ourselves to splurge and indulge, with the promise to start dieting (again) the next year. I admire those who are resilient enough to say no to lechon, leche flan, puto bumbong, and most especially home-cooked meals when they go home for the holidays. It’s funny how our titos and titas always comment on how we have gained weight, yet they always insist that we eat more during noche buena! Related: Simple Tiramisu Recipe Gone are the days when I was the kid who eagerly watches while my mom… - [Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse](https://geoffreview.com/movies/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-review): All right people, let’s start at the beginning. His name is Peter Parker. He saved the city, fell in love, and saved the city again, and again, and again. I’m pretty sure you know the rest. Seriously, we’ve already seen two origin stories of “Spider-Man” and three different Peter Parkers in the last two decades, that I no longer tear up whenever I’m reminded of Uncle Ben’s tragic death. If anything, at least 2017’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is a breath of fresh air, taking us to a universe where Peter is an Avenger in training. I can’t blame you though if you’re… - [Maxi Mango](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/food-reviews/maxi-mango-review-branches-franchise): Maxi Mango Review: Love it or hate it, Maxi Mango has already made its mark in the local foodie scene. Since it opened its first Metro Manila branches in SM Mall of Asia and Robinson’s Galleria, curious customers have been lining up for hours, patiently waiting for their turn to try the popular dessert from Davao. Despite the long lines, it’s interesting how people actually have polarized opinions about the product. I’ve been seeing posts online saying that Maxi Mango is surprisingly good, while there are also equally passionate comments about the dessert not living up to the hype. I don’t… - [Christmas Gift Ideas for all at the 2018 Taiwan Excellence Experience Zone](https://geoffreview.com/technology/taiwan-excellence-christmas-gift-ideas): Every year, you promise yourself you won’t wait till the last minute to do your holiday shopping. But once again, Christmas is getting closer and you haven’t even started. Before you enter a crazy shopping frenzy, check out the 2018 Taiwan Excellence Experience Zone. You’ll find everything you need with time to spare, and your gifts will be met with beaming faces. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) celebrates Christmas by bringing top-of-the-line products to our Filipino friends. The Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone will showcase awesome brands and gadgets in time for your Christmas shopping, offering you effortless, first-class shopping… - [Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald](https://geoffreview.com/movies/fantastic-beasts-the-crimes-of-grindelwald): There’s no stopping JK Rowling’s ever-expanding Wizarding World. It can’t be denied that her world-building talents are magical, so much that whenever I hear “Hedwigs’s Theme”, I feel a surge of nostalgia, like I have been to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry myself. To some degree I consider myself a Potterhead, which is why it pains me so much to admit that “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is dull and draining. It’s like sitting through two hours of exhausting exposition that ironically, only makes the plot more confusing. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” kicks off to a thrilling… - [Ralph Breaks the Internet](https://geoffreview.com/movies/ralph-breaks-the-internet): People these days don’t just “go” online – we “live” online. “Ralph Breaks the Internet” takes this mantra to heart by giving us what the Internet may look like if it’s an actual physical place that we could go to. As you would expect, it’s fast, confusing, and overall crazy! Six years ago, “Wreck It Ralph” made us feel nostalgic by bringing our favorite childhood video games to life. Fast forward to 2018, the sequel is still making us feel things, this time by poking fun at the way we live in the present, chained to our smartphones. In “Ralph Breaks… - [DUP Restages “The Dressing Room: That Which Flows Away Ultimately Becomes Nostalgia”](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/dup-the-dressing-room): After a successful run in 2016, Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas restages its critically-acclaimed production, “The Dressing Room: That Which Flows Away Ultimately Becomes Nostalgia” and its Filipino translation, “Ang Dressing Room: Kung Saan Lubusang Pangungulila ang Dulot ng Agos ng Panahon.” In a time of reflection and recovery, the play echoes the aftermath of World War II in Japan in an ironically witty and melancholic way. The story follows the lives of four actresses preparing backstage while waiting for their cue to enter onstage. These actresses take turns telling their stories, each expressing an obsessive desire to perform the lead role,… - [Cinemalaya 2019 Finalists: Full-Length Category](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinemalaya-2019-finalists-full-length-category): The ten Cinemalaya 2019 finalists for the Full-Length category have officially been announced. The finalists for Cinemalaya’s milestone 15th year were formally presented during the Cinemalaya 2018 Awarding Ceremony last August 12 at CCP’s Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. See the full list below: “ANI” Written and directed by Kim Zuñiga and Sandro del Rosario Synopsis: Year 2050 Federal State of Bicol. A newly orphaned boy moves to a farm to live with his estranged grandfather. When Mauricio falls ill and as the crops in their farm seem to fall ill with him, Mithi embarks on a quest with his malfunctioning robot to search for… - [Bohemian Rhapsody](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/movie-reviews/bohemian-rhapsody): Bohemian Rhapsody” kicks off with Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) walking to the stage to face a huge, cheering crowd at the Live Aid concert in 1985. It’s a fitting start, given how Queen’s performance in Live Aid is one of the biggest and most memorable in the band’s career. Those who are familiar with the event would know how Queen owned the stage, mesmerizing the audience with Freddie’s boundless spirit and charisma. Amazingly, the film is able to capture that energy, mirroring even Freddie’s smallest movements that at some point it starts to feel like watching footage of the actual performance.… - [Festival Report: QCinema International Film Festival 2018](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2018-reviews): The lineup for this year’s QCinema is, to say the least, exciting. I say this without irony. The Circle Competition, though smaller in number, indcludes titles from promising talents—Dwein Baltazar’s “Oda sa Wala” and Timmy Harn’s “Dog Days” are first in my mind. Like last year, there are two DocQ Documentaries: one about religious idols and another about special children. The foreign film selection is a ‘round-the-world cinematic buffet, with everything from restored dance films like “Footloose”, French classics like “Diabolique”, and Agnès Varda’s dazzling auto-documentary, “Faces Places”, which, interestingly, is a modern classic in its own right. I’d be remiss… - [Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Ate, Kuya, Mom, or Dad](https://geoffreview.com/technology/christmas-gift-ideas): Gift giving—in its many, varied forms—is a huge part of the holidays. It’s not about getting gifts or material possessions; it’s a reflection of the season’s underlying values of generosity, thoughtfulness, and love. The act of getting the perfect gift for your loved ones has its own rewards. The idea of surprising them on Christmas Eve is even more enjoyable. But “fun” becomes stressful when you find yourself in the middle of an overwhelmingly large crowd inside a mall, clueless about what gift to buy for them. While almost everyone chooses to give impressive and dazzling presents for their loved ones,… - [Cinema One Originals 2018 Winners](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinema-one-originals-2018-winners): The winners of the 14th. Cinema One Originals Festival have officially been announced. In case you missed it, our sister site, Unreel.PH, has also thrown our individual bets on this year’s winners, and some of these predictions are spot on. For instance, we have correctly predicted that Carl Papa’s “Paglisan” would be this year’s Best Film, and Alwyn Uytingco is awarded Best Actor for “Aswang”. Here are the rest of Cinema One Originals 2018 Winners: Best Picture: Paglisan  Best Actor: Alwin Uytingco for Asuang Best Actress: Iyah Mina for Mamu; and A Mother Too Best Supporting Actor: Arron Villaflor for Mamu; and A Mother Too Best Supporting Actress: Mary… - [A Rare Collaboration of Students: MANO-MANO THEATER FESTIVAL](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/mano-mano-theater-festival): From Brecht’s very first production of the Caucasian Chalk Circle, to recent Filipino productions of students like Desaparesidos recognized by the theater elite, there is an undying energy within student theater groups. May it be the amateur plays of youngsters to quasi-professional campus theater groups, theirs is the most vibrant voices of our local theater scene. Recognizing this power to express, Dr. Carl Balita Productions (in collaboration with PAGCOR) will now feature members of PUP’s Sining-lahi Polyrepertory, UP Manila Dramatista, Ateneo Entablado, Ateneo Blue Repertory, Baon Collective and UP Los Baños’ Umalohokan, Inc. in the MANO-MANO THEATER FESTIVAL. And you can… - [Festival Report: Cinema One Originals 2108](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinema-one-originals-2018-reviews): Staying true to its dedication to originality, this year’s Cinema One Originals Film Festival takes pride in a lineup of entries that feature unique and interesting stories – there’s a “mockumentary”, a spy-thriller, a sports-crime film, and even an animated feature, to name a few. || Related: Cinema One Originals 2018 Festival Guide As part of our Festival tradition, we are compiling the “capsule reviews” of our fellow film enthusiasts in the form of a Festival Report, to serve as your guide in navigating this year’s Festival. This article will be updated as our team’s reports come in, so be sure… - [Cinema One Originals 2018 Festival Guide](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinema-one-originals-2018-festival-guide): Cinema One Originals 2018 is just a few days away. This year, with the theme “I Am Original”, the long-running fest is slated to serve nine new feature films, twelve shorts, and premieres for the restored versions of two of the most iconic movies in Philippine history. || Related: Cinema One Originals 2018 Posters Revealed We have made a nifty one-page guide to the forthcoming fest, the 2018 Cinema One Originals Festival. Here, you’ll find a guide complete with key information on films, trailers, screening schedules, ticket information, and more. To get us started, here are the films that will screen this year.… - [Unleash your inner champ with Taiwan Excellence gaming rigs](https://geoffreview.com/technology/taiwan-excellence-gaming-rigs): If you have ever imagined a gamer’s dream room, it would possibly look like a hub full of enormous action figures, dramatic led lights, and multiple wide gaming monitors. There are no rules on how cyber athletes should decorate their corner, but setting up a comfortable and modern playground helps you sharpen your competitive edge further. If you haven’t had the chance to remodel your gaming space into its best version, Taiwan Excellence brings the most advanced devices that can help you unleash your inner champion within. Take gaming experience to the extreme. The Acer Predator X27 monitor is equipped with… - [Vagabonds Artisan Comfort Food Review (Try the 1000-Gram Steak!)](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/vagabonds-artisan-comfort-food-review): When talking about the foodie scene up north, one of the places on top of mind is usually Maginhawa at Teacher’s Village, Diliman. It’s no surprise really, given how this ever-changing foodie hub always has new restaurants popping-up, extending all the way to Malingap Street and Sikatuna Village. However, there’s another area of Quezon City that definitely deserves more conversation – Tomas Morato. This place is home to a lot of lesser-known, even underrated restaurants that rival those based in other foodie scenes like Maginhawa or Kapitolyo. One of my recent discoveries in Tomas Morato is Vagabonds Artisan Comfort Food. Conveniently… - [Cinema One Originals 2018: Posters for competition films, unveiled](https://geoffreview.com/movies/cinema-one-originals-2018): Cinema One Originals 2018 has unveiled the key promotional art for its nine competing this year. The festival, which happens from October 12th to 21st, took to Facebook to share the posters. A Short History of a Few Bad Things Direction: Keith Deligero Screenplay: Paul Grant Cast: Victor Neri, Jay Gonzaga Synopsis: “In the southern Philippine city of Cebu a troubled detective struggles to solve a series of grisly killings, while a deep conspiracy works to keep the truth just out of his reach.” Asuang Direction: Raynier Brizuela Screenplay: Carl Papa, Raynier Brizuela Cast: Alwyn Utytingco, Chai Fonacier, Jon Lucas Synopsis: “ASUANG, the God of… - [Venom Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/venom-review): Spare me the whole ‘perpetuating mediocrity’ speech. My brain receptors have yet to bite the dust. I know Ruben Fleischer’s “Venom” is an irrefutable mess. And you know what? I want more of it. I can’t point what it is exactly—Tom Hardy’s signature disheveled dumdum, the film’s sheer tenacity of even pushing through production, or the memes that are bound to spring from its viscous existence—but no one of sound mind will disagree that the film should resonate with viewers, “Spider-Man” fans or otherwise. Maybe not in the profound ways its contemporaries have, like “Black Panther” or “Avengers: Infinity War”, but… - [QCinema 2018 Will Have Free Screenings of Danish Children’s Films](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2018-danish-films): There’s no stopping QCinema this year! Aside from featuring French Cinema classic, retro dance films, and LGBT-themed movies, QCinema 2018 will also have an exclusive section that features Danish children’s films for free. What happens to a boy with superpowers coming from an ant bite? What about a mythical, 1,000-year-old bear roaming in a forest or a young girl wanting to have a splendid Christmas despite family woes? Children will have the chance to know how these stories unfold at the forthcoming QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema). See the list of films below: QCinema 2018 Danish Childrens’ Films Section Antboy (2013)… - [See These French Cinema Classics at QCinema 2018](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2018-french-new-wave): QCinema 2018 pays tribute to the richness of French cinema by highlighting classic titles for the Filipino cinephile. || Related: Full List of LGBT Films Featured in Rainbow QC The sixth edition of QCinema casts a spell with “Diabolique,” “And God Created Woman,” and “Five and the Skin” which are all influenced by the French New Wave (La Nouvelle Vague), a significant movement in the history of cinema. The films are set to show under the French Classics section from TF1, one of the most viewed French television channels in Europe. QCinema 2018 French New Wave (La Nouvelle Vague) Diabolique (1955) Director:… - [Smallfoot Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/smallfoot-review): “If there’s a question causing you to go astray, just stuff it down inside of you until it goes away” This is the teaching religiously followed by a community of Yetis living on top of a mountain, high above the clouds. This Bigfoot village believes that the world came out of the butt of the Great Sky Yak, and that the whole mountain is carried on the back woolly mammoths. Every morning, the gong-ringer has to sound the gong so that the giant glowing snail would travel across the sky, signaling the start of a day. These may sound ridiculous and… - [Call for Entries: Change Short Film Festival](https://geoffreview.com/movies/change-short-film-festival): If you’re an aspiring filmmaker looking for a platform to showcase your craft, then this could be your chance. C.H.A.N.G.E. Foundation, Inc. has launched the second “Change Short Film Festival” this year with the theme, “Heroes for Change: Ordinary People with Extraordinary Hearts.” || Related: List of Film Festivals in the Philippines The competition encourages young aspiring filmmakers, whether they are students, amateurs or professionals, to “inspire Filipinos through stories that show the many endeavors where we all can help each other and ultimately build a better country for the next generation.” The Festival is mounted by C.H.A.N.G.E. Foundation, Inc., a non-stock,… - [QCinema 2018: Full List of LGBT Films Featured in RainbowQC](https://geoffreview.com/movies/rainbowqc-lgbt-films-qcinema-2018): One of the most-anticipated sections of the QCinema International Film Festival is the RainbowQC Competition, which presents a stellar lineup of films about the experiences of the LGBT community. Last year, the Festival brought us critically acclaimed LGBT international films such as Eliza Hittman’s “Beach Rats”, Naoko Ogigami’s “Close-Knit”, Palatpol Mingpornpichit’s “Fathers”, Jennifer Reeder’s “Signature Move”, and Dome Karukoski’s “Tom of Finland”. It also featured a local LGBT film with Gerardo Calagui’s “Mga Gabing Kaskinghaba ng Hair Ko”. || Related: Retro Films are Dancing their Way to QCinema 2018 QCinema 2018 stays true to RainbowQC’s mission to give visibility to the… - [List of Eye-Opening Movies About Martial Law](https://geoffreview.com/movies/movies-about-martial-law-in-the-philippines): With the burial of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Heroes’ Cemetery, more commonly known as the Libingan ng mga Bayani, old wounds of the Philippines’ bloody Martial Law history has been reopened. Sadly though, many Filipinos are still deluded, believing that the Marcos era has been a golden age for the country. The youth who participated in the mobilization against Marcos’ burial has proven that they are not the apathetic, selfie-obsessed millenials that social media have painted them to be like. Sad to say, not everyone has the same sentiments, and there have been calls to “move-on” from the crimes… - [Watch: Netflix Original Horror Series, “The Haunting of Hill House” Trailer](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/the-haunting-of-hill-house-trailer): “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” has just come out last week, and now we’re getting a new original horror series from Netflix. Halloween season truly is creeping in! Netflix’ “The Haunting of Hill House” is a reimagining of Shirley Jackson’s iconic novel of the same name. Described as “a complex family drama wrapped in a chilling horror story”, the Series is about a group of siblings who, as children, grew up in what would go on to become the most famous haunted house in the country. Now adults, and forced back together in the face of tragedy, the family must finally confront… - [Read the Synopsis of the biographical drama, "Papillon"](https://geoffreview.com/movies/papillon-movie): Based on the international best-selling autobiographical books “Papillon” and “Banco,” Papillon follows the epic story of Henri “Papillon” Charrière (Charlie Hunnam), a safecracker from the Parisian underworld who is framed for murder and condemned to life in the notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island. Determined to regain his freedom, Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with quirky convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega (Rami Malek), who in exchange for protection, agrees to finance Papillon’s escape.   Filled with shocking details about life in one of the world’s most hellish environments, Charrière’s autobiographical novel became a global bestseller when it was first published in 1969… - [Netflix Announces Live-Action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Series](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/avatar-netflix): Netflix will produce a reimagined live-action series based on the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series”Avatar: The Last Airbender”, from the original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who will serve as showrunners and executive producers. “Avatar: The Last Airbender” aired for three seasons  originally on Nickelodeon, where it began in February 2005 and concluded in July 2008. The series was nominated for—and won—Annie Awards, Genesis Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award. Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must save the world by defeating Fire Lord Ozai and… - [The Predator](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-predator-review): In Shane Black’s “The Predator” a ragtag group of soldiers go head-to-head against a ruthless “space-alien” that kills humans for sport. If you’re thinking that this sounds just like any other “Predator” film, I concur. Fans of the franchise would get the satisfaction of seeing classic “Predator” tropes like humans brutally hunted down, traps in the jungle, and an alpha-male leading a band of fighters who’d most likely not survive. Shane Black shifts roles from starring as Hawkins in John McTiernan’s 1987 film “Predator”, to taking the helm as director in this 2018 reboot-slash-sequel. Not counting the two “Alien VS. Predator”… - [The Nun](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-nun-movie-review): This Article is originally published at Unreel.PH   Valak the Defiler. The Profane. Valac, les marquis des serpents. Those are the names of the demon at the brittle center of Corin Hardy’s otherwise delightful spinoff and prequel, “The Nun”. As famous demons go, Valak is one of the most devious, with enough goofs and quirks that fit perfectly alongside those of the franchise’s stable of supremely bankable demoniacs. Very few I know have persisted the fright of her sprawling out of that dank canvas in James Wan’s “The Conjuring 2”. That scene is unflinchingly spooky, a stroke of collective genius between… - [Paymaya to GCash: How to Transfer Cash from Paymaya to GCash](https://geoffreview.com/technology/paymaya-to-gcash-how-to-transfer-funds-from-paymaya-to-gcash): How to Transfer Cash from Paymaya to GCash: Paymaya and GCash have both been convenient ways to transfer cash, pay bills, or simply to load your mobile phone. Think of them as reloadable debit cards that you can use to manage your finances. The only downer that the services used to have is that they are from competing networks – GCash is with Globe while Paymaya’s parent firm is Voyager Innovations, which is a part of Smart. || Related: Best Credit Cards in the Philippines with No Annual Fees I’m sure that not all of your friends or relatives have the same… - [Retro Films are Dancing their way to QCinema 2018](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2018-digitally-remastered-series): As part of its mission to bring “One City to the World”, QCinema 2018 will be featuring internationally acclaimed dance films from the 70’s and 80’s through its “Digitally Remastered Series”. Restored versions of Bob Fosse’ “All That Jazz”, Herbert Ross’ “Footloose” and John Badham’s “Saturday Night Fever” will be showcased during the Festival from October 21 to 30, 2018. Here’s what you need to know about the films: QCinema 2018 Digitally Remastered Series Footloose (1984) Director: Herbert Ross Writer: Dean Pitchford Stars: Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow The classic “Footloose,” directed by Herbert Ross, follows the story of Ren… - [QCinema 2018 Festival Guide (Finalists, Tickets, Schedule)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2018-finalists): There is no shortage good local films this year. Last July, Cinemalaya 2018 brought us fan favorites like Kip Oebanda’s “Liway”, and critically acclaimed entries like Carlo Catu’s “Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon”. Just a month after, Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018 presented Jason Paul Laxamana’s musical “Bakwit Boys”, and Chito Roño’s drama “Signal Rock”, for which Christian Bables won a Special Jury Award for his performance. And now coming up this October, is the sixth edition of QCinema International Film Festival – throwing us a mix of new and seasoned filmmakers in its lineup. || Related: QCinema 2018 Entries Revealed… - [Taiwan Excellence premium-grade gym gear for the Holidays!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/taiwan-excellence): As Filipinos, the holiday season kicks off as early as September. It is a time of festivities, parties, and wonderful reunions with family and friends. In these times, keeping up a consistent gym schedule can be tough. Fortunately, the Taiwan Excellence is introducing its state-of-the-art exercise equipment to tone and buff up during this frenetic time. Burn the unwanted calories from that leche flan with the Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.’s Upright Bike-Matrix U50. It has a Comfort Arc Seat that is designed to provide comfort while regulating perspiration, improving calves and hamstrings, and strengthening abdominals. This sophisticated stationary bicycle has… - [MANO MANO FESTIVAL at the CBRC Dream Theater](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/cbrc-dream-theater-mano-mano-festival): If you missed some of the most well-lauded films from our local film festivals, one of the best chances that you have in seeing them is to go to the micro cinemas. There are several in the Metro such as Cinema ‘76, Black Maria Cinema, Cinema Centenario, CBRC Dream Theater, among others. For instance, if you missed Jason Paul Laxamana’s “Bakwit Boys” from the recently concluded Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, you can still catch it at CBRC Dream Theater. Even as the first microcinema franchise, the CBRC Dream Theater still proves its multi-purpose quality as an arts space through its next… - [Best Credit Cards in the Philippines with No Annual Fees](https://geoffreview.com/technology/credit-card-philippines-no-annual-fee): Best Credit Card Philippines No Annual Fee: I used to avoid having credit cards because I didn’t want to spend money that I don’t have. But with today’s age of online shopping, seat sales, and video subscriptions, having a credit card has become essential. There’s one thing that I still hated about credit cards though – annual fees. Credit card annual fees may feel like an added burden but it’s essentially our payment to the bank for being able to use their credit services – well that and the fact that they charge us interest for late payments. Think of it… - [Full List: Smart Internet and Call & Text Promos](https://geoffreview.com/technology/smart-promo-internet-15-pesos): Smart Promo Internet: These days, having a reliable and consistent mobile connection has become essential more than ever. Not only do you need a decent mobile service to communicate with friends and family, you also need to be connected to keep up with the latest news or simply to be entertained.  || Related: 0955, 0956 Network: List of Mobile Number Prefixes 2017 But then again, not all mobile phone plans are affordable. This is why call, text, and data promos are hugely popular, especially if you’re prepaid subscriber. On this article, we share with you a full list of Smart promos both… - [Crazy Rich Asians](https://geoffreview.com/movies/crazy-rich-asians-review): Despite the recognition that the Asian market, particularly the Chinese, is a major influence in the global film industry with its box-office dominance, Asians are still under-represented in Hollywood. In fact, on occasions that Asian actors are suitable for a lead role, filmmakers get actors like Scarlett Johansson, Ben Kingsley, or Tilda Swinton for the part. If it’s not the casting, it’s the perpetuation that white people are superior. Two years ago, “Fresh Off the Boat” star Constance Wu tweeted her dismay with the film “The Great Wall”, which stars Matt Damon as a mercenary-hero that saves China. “We have to… - [Disenchantment](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/disenchantment-review-netflix): I guess we can now say that Matt Groening has completed his trifecta of animated adult comedies. With “The Simpsons” taking place on present day and “Futurama” set on the far future, it makes sense that his third show would be set in the past. “Disenchantment” whisks us away to the crumbling medieval kingdom of Dreamland, where we will follow the misadventures of hard-drinking young princess Bean, her feisty elf companion Elfo, and her personal demon Luci. Ironically this fantasy comedy about the miseries of medieval times is hosted only on Netflix, which may just be considered as the future of… - [Watch: Angelito Short Film is a Must-See Before "Goyo"](https://geoffreview.com/movies/angelito-short-film-heneral-luna): Less than three weeks before the release of Jerrold Tarog’s much-anticipated film, “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral”, TBA Studios released on their Facebook page the short film “Angelito”. Also written and directed by Tarog, “Angelito” tells the story of the brothers Manuel and José Bernal, two days after the death of General Antonio Luna in the 2015 film “Heneral Luna”. || Related: Notes on “Heneral Luna”: The Piece, the Maestro, and the Orchestra Angelito Short Film Watch the Angelitoshort film that bridges “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” below: The 20-minute movie follows the story of two of Gen. Luna’s most trusted… - [Canned Tuna Spring Rolls (San Marino Tuna Recipe)](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/canned-tuna-spring-rolls-san-marino-tuna-recipe): Canned Tuna Spring Rolls (San Marino Tuna Recipe): It has been raining non-stop the past few days so we stocked up some (a lot) of canned goods at home. You know, just in case we can’t leave our house because of the flooding and heavy rains. But this doesn’t mean we’re stuck with boring food for days. There’re actually lots of quick and easy ways that you can prepare a decent dish with canned food. A few weeks ago we prepared corned beef hash from scratch, using canned corned beef and some potatoes. To be fair, it turned out really good!… - [List of Cinemalaya Movies You Can Watch on iFlix (iFlix Filipino Movies)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/where-can-i-watch-cinemalaya-movies): Where can I Watch Cinemalaya Movies? Despite being a Cinemalaya regular, there have been instances when I would miss a film or two from the Festival. The screening schedules may be a bit tight for some festival-goers, which is why we go on a “Cinemalaya Binge”, where we dedicated full days to see all the Shorts and Full-Length entries of Cinemalaya. We then collate our reviews of the films in a “Cinemalaya Festival Report”, so that our readers can get quicker yet more concise reviews of the films. If you have missed some Cinemalaya films in the past, worry not because… - [The Meg Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/the-meg-review): Jason Statham fighting a prehistoric 70-foot killer shark. That’s about all you need to know coming into The Meg, a no-frills all-frisson shark schlocker that oddly feels as assured as the more renowned mates—Jaws, Open Water, and The Reef among others—from its pack. And the film has plenty of borrowed moments from these progenitors to remind us of it. However, it’s clear from the onset that director Jon Turtletaub is determined to make, instead, this generation’s Deep Blue Sea—a well-crafted, thought-through B-action-thriller that’s unafraid to embrace the inherent silliness of its idea. That’s true, too, for its lead star, Statham, whose… - [Christopher Robin Review](https://geoffreview.com/movies/christopher-robin-review): Christopher Robin Review: I used to have a big Winnie the Pooh stuffed toy when I was kid – one that’s large enough for you to cuddle with at night, and similar enough to how Pooh actually looks like in author A. A. Milne’s books. To me, seeing Disney’s “Christopher Robin” is like watching my stuffed animal come to life, together with all the repressed childhood wonder that “adulting” unavoidably snuffed out. It may not be at the top of my must-see list, but “Christopher Robin” turned out to be the film that I needed to see right now. After leaving… - [Sony WH-1000XM2 Review: A Marriage of Comfort and Quality](https://geoffreview.com/technology/sony-wh-1000xm2-review-price-app): One of my common problems with headphones is that I sometimes feel uneasy wearing one when I’m getting around. Music would have been perfect for killing time when you’re jogging outdoors, waiting for a flight, or simply when you’re in transit to work. However, just because I want to immerse myself in music doesn’t mean that I wish to be less aware of my surroundings. Listening to music while waiting for my flight is nice, but I also don’t want to miss any important announcements when I’m in the airport! || Related: Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Review: A Contender in the Selfie… - [Klook Promo Code for First Time User , Existing Users, eSIMs, and Star City](https://geoffreview.com/travel/klook-promo-code-first-time-user): If you’re looking for a Klook promo code for first time user, then try PINOYFOODIEKLOOK when booking eligible attraction tickets, tours, airport transfers, eSIMs, hotels, and other travel essentials on Klook. Here’s the quick rundown of how to use this code: PINOYFOODIEKLOOK is my Klook affiliate promo code. When it applies to your booking, you may receive a discount while also supporting Geoffreview at no additional cost to you. My Travel Itineraries Always Start Organised…until They Don’t Every trip begins with the illusion that I have everything under control. The flights are booked. The hotel is confirmed. I have a neat… - [Ascott BGC Review: Is This the Best-Located Hotel in BGC?](https://geoffreview.com/travel/ascott-bgc-review): Ascott BGC Review: If location is your top priority when choosing a hotel in BGC, Ascott Bonifacio Global City is difficult to beat. The property is literally right beside a mall, around a three-minute walk from convenience stores, and only a few steps away from cafés and restaurants. We barely needed transportation during our stay because almost everything we wanted was within walking distance. As someone who plans trips around where I want to eat, that already earned the hotel several points from me. Quick verdict: Ascott BGC is an excellent choice for travelers who prioritize location and spacious rooms. Its… - [Some Thai Review: What to Order From the Some Thai Menu](https://geoffreview.com/food/some-thai-review-menu-best-dishes): Some Thai Menu Review: I went into Some Thai ready for a good Thai meal. I left thinking about an omelette. That might sound strange when the table also had curry, pad thai and dessert, but the Crab Omelette Rice was the dish that made me stop and say, “Wait, this is really good.” If you’re looking through the Some Thai menu and wondering what to order, that’s where I’d start. The Crab Curry, Shrimp Pad Thai and Pomelo Salad are close behind. Here’s my honest Some Thai review, including a few dishes I wouldn’t rush to order again. Related: Patonggo… - [Agoda Promo Code Philippines 2026: Use PINOYFOODIE for Hotel Discounts](https://geoffreview.com/travel/agoda-promo-code-philippines): Looking for an Agoda promo code in the Philippines? Try the Agoda promo code PINOYFOODIE when booking an eligible hotel, resort, or accommodation. Enter PINOYFOODIE in Agoda’s promo code field and check whether a discount appears before completing your payment. Here’s the quick answer: PINOYFOODIE is my Agoda affiliate promo code. When you use it on a qualifying reservation, you may receive a discount while also supporting the travel content I create through Pinoy Foodie and Geoffreview—at no additional cost to you. What Is the Agoda Promo Code for the Philippines? The Agoda hotel promo code shared by Pinoy Foodie and… - [PinoyFoodie Klook Kreator Shop: My Recommended Hotels, Attractions and Travel Experiences](https://geoffreview.com/travel/pinoyfoodie-klook-kreator-shop): Planning a trip is exciting, until you have 27 tabs open and can no longer remember which hotel, airport transfer or theme-park ticket you were supposed to book! That’s exactly why I created the PinoyFoodie Klook Kreator Shop. The PinoyFoodie Klook Kreator Shop is Geoffreview’s curated collection of recommended hotels, attractions, tours and travel experiences available on Klook. It brings together my travel picks in one place, so you can spend less time searching and more time looking forward to your trip. What Is the PinoyFoodie Klook Kreator Shop? The PinoyFoodie Klook Kreator Shop is my personal travel storefront on Klook.… - [Klook Promo Code Philippines 2026: PINOYFOODIEKLOOK](https://geoffreview.com/travel/klook-promo-code-philippines-2): Looking for a working Klook promo code in the Philippines? Try the Klook promo code PINOYFOODIEKLOOK before completing your booking. You can use PINOYFOODIEKLOOK when booking eligible Klook activities, attraction tickets, tours, airport transfers, eSIMs, hotels, and other travel essentials. Simply enter the code at checkout to see whether a discount applies to your booking. Here’s the quick answer: Yes, PINOYFOODIEKLOOK is my affiliate Klook promo code. If you use it on an eligible booking, you may receive a discount while also supporting Geoffreview at no additional cost to you. What Is the Klook Promo Code for the Philippines? The Klook… - [CONTENT CREATOR PORTFOLIO](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/content-creator-portfolio) - [Klook Promo Code Philippines (2026): Use PINOYFOODIEKLOOK for Discounts on Hotels, Tickets, Tours, & eSIMs](https://geoffreview.com/travel/klook-promo-code-philippines): Klook Promo Code Philippines: If you’re booking anything on Klook like attraction tickets, tours, airport transfers, eSIMs, day trips, the whole “I want a smooth itinerary” package, do yourself a favor and try a promo code before you pay. Here’s mine (yes, it’s my affiliate code, and using it supports this blog): Klook Promo Code Philippines / Discount Code: PINOYFOODIEKLOOK Use PINOYFOODIEKLOOK as your Klook promo code before you pay. It’s my affiliate code, so when it applies, you save—and it helps fund this blog. Win-win, mga ka-travel. Copy-paste it at checkout and see if your total drops. Small savings add… - [Agoda Promo Code Philippines (Updated Monthly): Use PINOYFOODIE for Hotels + PINOYFOODIE5 for Activities](https://geoffreview.com/travel/agoda-promo-codes-philippines): If you’re booking a trip in the Philippines, please… don’t check out without trying a promo code first. Whether you’re doing a quick Manila staycation, a Tagaytay reset, a Baguio lamig therapy, or the classic beach rotation (Boracay / Palawan / Cebu / Bohol), you can usually squeeze out extra savings on Agoda. And yes, I have two Agoda promo codes you can use. One is for hotels, one is for activities. Using them saves you money and supports this blog (affiliate commissions), so thank you din, in advance! Copy-Paste: My Agoda Promo Code 🏨 Hotels / Accommodations: PINOYFOODIEUse this when… - [Travelodge Harbourfront Singapore Review: Super Convenient for Sentosa + Universal Studios](https://geoffreview.com/travel/travelodge-harbourfront-singapore-review): If your Singapore itinerary has Sentosa and Universal Studios Singapore highlighted, starred, and underlined, then Travelodge Harbourfront is honestly a pretty smart pick. It’s not a “wow, luxury” hotel, but it’s the kind of place that makes travel easy, especially if you’re with family. Watch this travel vlog if you want to see our experience on video. You can ook your stay at Travelodge Harbourfront Singapore via Klook. Why we booked Travelodge Harbourfront We booked for three very practical reasons: How to get here from Changi Airport Fastest and most convenient? Taxi. Full stop. You can take the MRT or bus,… - [MICHELIN Star Restaurants in the Philippines: (Helm by Chef Josh Boutwood, Gallery by Chele, Toyo Eatery, Inato)](https://geoffreview.com/food/michelin-star-restaurants-in-the-philippines-helm-gallery-by-chele-toyo-inato): Finally, we have MICHELIN star restaurants in the Philippines, and they’re worth putting on your must-eat list. I spent serious time tasting through the 2 – Michelin and 1 – Michelin star restaurants in Manila, namely Helm, Gallery by Chele, Toyo Eatery, and Inato so you don’t have to guess which one fits your mood, budget, and occasion. Below is my honest, diners-first guide to MICHELIN star restaurants in the Philippines— covering the vibe, stand-out dishes, estimated prices, and who each spot is perfect for. You may also watch the video below for a quick rundown of each restaurant: Quick Note:… - [Dormy Inn Akita Review: Free Ramen + Free Onsen at a Budget-Friendly Hotel in Japan](https://geoffreview.com/travel/dormy-inn-akita-review): Dormy Inn Akita Review: When you think of budget hotels in Japan, chances are you’re already preparing yourself for tiny rooms, basic amenities, and just the bare minimum to get through your trip. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised when I stayed at Dormy Inn Akita — a hotel that not only gave me a cozy room right across Senshū Park, but also spoiled me with perks like free late-night ramen and a legit Japanese onsen experience. Honestly, this might just be my best budget hotel in Akita so far. Watch my full vlog here: Location: Right Across Senshū Park We… - [Katsudonya Saiko Menu Review: Worth the Wait!](https://geoffreview.com/food/katsudonya-saiko-menu-bgc-mitsukoshi-review): Katsudonya Saiko Menu Review: They say the katsudon here sells out before you even get your cravings sorted. Naturally, I had to see for myself what the fuss was all about. So one weekday afternoon, I made my way to Katsudonya Saiko in Mitsukoshi BGC, hoping to catch what many are already calling the best katsudon in Taguig. This tiny shop is tucked inside the elegant Mitsukoshi Mall—Japan’s premium retail import to Manila. Amid the upscale aesthetic and minimalist interiors, you’ll find Katsudonya Saiko keeping things simple: a small menu, a handful of seats, and limited bowls prepared per day. It’s… - [Kyukyu Ramen 99 Menu Review: Is the ₱99 Ramen Worth It?](https://geoffreview.com/food/kyukyu-ramen-99-menu-review): Kyukyu Ramen 99 Menu Review: While walking around the foodcourt at One Boni in BGC, a massive sign caught my attention — ₱99 ramen. I literally stopped in my tracks. “Wait, what? Ramen for less than a hundred pesos? This has to be a gimmick.” Obviously, I had to find out for myself. Spoiler alert: It’s real. And it’s not bad at all. See our video review here. Kyukyu Ramen 99 Review: Budget Ramen That Actually Tastes Good I ordered the signature Kyukyu Ramen, the one they boldly advertise for just ₱99. I was fully prepared for disappointment, maybe overly salty… - [Picnic Hotel in Bangkok Review + Room Tour](https://geoffreview.com/travel/picnic-hotel-bangkok-review): Picnic Hotel Bangkok Review: If you’re planning your first trip to Bangkok and you’re looking for a hotel that won’t break the bank but still delivers comfort, convenience, and a dash of Thai charm—Picnic Hotel might just be your best bet. Getting There: Suvarnabhumi Airport to Picnic Hotel From Suvarnabhumi Airport, getting to Picnic Hotel is surprisingly easy. You just hop on the Airport Rail Link and get off at Ratchaprarop Station. From there, it’s a breezy 10-minute walk (unless you have a heavy bag or it’s sweltering hot—then a 5-minute Grab ride is a smarter choice). No need to wrangle with… - [Gu Long Bao Review: Our Unexpected Favorite from Bangkok](https://geoffreview.com/food/gu-long-bao-review): This wasn’t even part of our itinerary, but it ended up being one of my absolute favorite food moments from our Bangkok trip. We were just walking around, casually exploring the city, when we came across this tiny shop called Gu Long Bao—and wow, it totally stole the show. A Sidewalk Gem with Steaming Trays of BaoGu Long Bao is a small, unassuming spot, but it was hard to miss with the trays of bao they were preparing right on the sidewalk. You can tell this place is popular—there was a steady stream of people coming and going, grabbing their favorite… - [Patonggo Savoey: A Must-Try Patonggo Thai Resto with Michelin Recognition](https://geoffreview.com/food/patonggo-savoey-michelin-cafe-thailand): Have you ever heard of patonggo? This deep-fried delight is a staple in Thailand, and during my recent trip, I made sure to try the best of the best. Our food hunt led us to Patonggo Savoey, a Michelin-recognized eatery in Bangkok’s Chinatown, known for serving some of the best patonggo experience in the area. Watch our TikTok review below. Patonggo: Thailand’s Version of Churros? Patonggo is essentially deep-fried dough, crispy on the outside yet light and airy inside. If you’re familiar with Chinese youtiao or even churros, you can imagine patonggo as something similar, but with its own unique Thai… - [Lady Gaga Singapore 2025 Ticket Prices: Pre-Sale Packages Now Available in Klook!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/lady-gaga-singapore-2025-concert-ticket): Secure your Lady Gaga Singapore 2025 ticket! The queen of pop, Lady Gaga, is making her way to Singapore for an electrifying concert this May. With concert dates set for May 18, 19, 21, and 24, fans now have the chance to secure their tickets through an exclusive experience package available via Klook. This pre-sale opportunity allows you to enjoy the concert in style, pairing your ticket with a luxurious stay at a top-rated hotel in Singapore. Lady Gaga Singapore 2025 Ticket Prices & Packages Two premium packages are available for fans looking to experience Lady Gaga’s concert in the most… - [Zus Coffee Review: Better than Starbucks? (Menu, Prices, and More)](https://geoffreview.com/food/zus-coffee-review-menu-prices-philippines): If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably seen the buzz around Zus Coffee Philippines. People are raving about it, with some even claiming it’s better than Starbucks. As someone who’s always on the hunt for a good cup of coffee, I decided to check out their SM East Ortigas branch to see if it lives up to the hype. In this Zus Coffee review, I’ll break down everything you need to know—from their Zus Coffee menu and Zus Coffee price points to whether it’s worth switching up your usual Starbucks order. Check out this TikTok video for our quick review. | Related: We Searched for the… - [ThaiHand is the Best Thai Massage Workshop in Bangkok](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/thai-massage-workshop-in-bangkok): Thailand isn’t just about food trips and temple-hopping—you can also learn Thai massage at a Thai massage workshop in Bangkok! When you’re in Thailand, getting a massage is a no-brainer, right? But this time, we decided to level up the experience. Instead of just lying down and enjoying a massage, we actually learned how to give one! We booked the Thai Massage Experience by Thaihand Massage Workshop, through Klook, and honestly, it was one of the best things we did on this trip! Book your Thaihand Massage Workshop here. A Unique Thai Massage Workshop in Bangkok Located in the heart of… - [The Michelin Guide is Finally Coming to the Philippines in 2026—And It’s About Damn Time](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/michelin-guide-philippines-stars): To anyone who’s ever wondered why the hell there’s no Michelin Star in the Philippines, brace yourselves. The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The Michelin Guide, the holy grail of culinary recognition, is officially landing in the Philippines in 2026. Yes, you read that right. The Michelin Guide Philippines is happening, and it’s about to put Filipino food on the map like never before! For years, we’ve been asking, “Why is there no Michelin Star in the Philippines?” I mean, come on. We’ve got a food scene that’s as vibrant as a jeepney’s paint job, with flavors that can… - [St. Ali Coffee Manila: A Taste of Melbourne in the Heart of the Metro](https://geoffreview.com/food/st-ali-coffee-manila-review): One of Melbourne’s best-loved coffee and brunch spots has finally landed in Manila! St. Ali Coffee, a pioneer in Australia’s specialty coffee scene, has set up shop at Opus Mall, bringing with it the rich flavors and top-tier brews that made it a must-visit in its hometown. If you’re a coffee lover or a brunch enthusiast, this is a spot you don’t want to miss! Wondering what to order at St Ali Coffee Manila? Let’s take a deep dive into the St. Ali Manila menu and explore their must-try offerings. Brunch with a Bang: Must-Try Dishes at St. Ali Coffee Manila… - [Lung Hin Restaurant Review: Luxurious Chinese Dining in Marco Polo Ortigas](https://geoffreview.com/food/restaurants/lung-hin-marco-polo-ortigas-restaurant-revie): Lung Hin Restaurant Review: If you’re looking for a fine dining experience that combines elegance with authentic Chinese flavors, Lung Hin Restaurant in Marco Polo Ortigas is a must-visit. Nestled in the heart of the city, this upscale restaurant offers a dining experience that feels both luxurious and approachable. While the ambiance exudes sophistication, it doesn’t come off as intimidating, making it a perfect spot for both special occasions and indulgent meals. Let’s dive into the highlights of my recent visit and see why Lung Hin deserves a spot on your foodie bucket list. Watch our TikTok review below: The Food:… - [8 Travel Vloggers in the Philippines You Should Follow Today](https://geoffreview.com/travel/travel-vloggers-philippines): Travel vlogs are a powerful source of inspiration for wanderlust-driven adventures, and when it comes to exploring the world, Travel Vloggers in the Philippines are at the forefront. Whether you’re dreaming of visiting scenic spots, immersing yourself in new cultures, or discovering hidden gems, Filipino travel vloggers bring the world’s beauty—and the Philippines itself—right to your screen. These creators don’t just showcase destinations; they offer immersive storytelling, practical travel tips, and unique perspectives that make every adventure come to life. Whether you’re planning your next getaway or want to experience travel from the comfort of your home, these Travel Vloggers in… - [Toyosu Manyo Club Review](https://geoffreview.com/travel/toyosu-manyo-club-review-onsen): Toyosu Manyo Club Review: I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of soaking in an onsen, surrounded by serene vibes and traditional Japanese culture. On my recent trip to Japan, I finally ticked that off my bucket list with an unforgettable visit to Toyosu Manyo Club in Tokyo. From start to finish, it was a mix of relaxation, discovery, and indulgence—and I’m here to tell you all about it! Book your Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club stay here Getting There: Stress-Free Travel with a Bonus Foodie Stop One of the best things about Toyosu Manyo Club is how accessible it is. After… - [Steak and Frice BGC Review: A Steak Adventure Worth Saving For](https://geoffreview.com/food/steak-and-frice-review-bgc): When it comes to steak, I’ve had my fair share of overhyped spots, but Steak and Frice in BGC is different. I’m telling you now, their steak deserves a solid 10/10, and I’m not exaggerating. The best part? You can also refill your rice and fries, so trust me, you’re getting your money’s worth. It’s one of those places where you can bring friends and family knowing that it will be a sure hit—this place delivers! Read through my Steak and Frice review or you can also watch the TikTok video below if you prefer watching videos. Steak and Frice Review:… - [Limited Time Only: Don’t Miss These September Food Deals at SM!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/sm-malls-online-app): If you love good food deals as much as I do, you’re in for a treat! SM Malls is bringing the heat with their Foodie Festival this September, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it. From Buy 1 Get 1 offers to sweet discounts, this is your chance to eat like a king without breaking the bank. The best part? You can access these amazing offers through the Swipe Coupon feature on the SM Malls Online app, making it easier than ever to grab a great deal while shopping in the mall or ordering for takeout. Here’s what you… - [Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Quezon City Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/las-casas-filipinas-de-acuzar-quezon-city): You’ve probably heard of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan, right? It’s the heritage site known for its Spanish-era architecture, where you can stroll around, pretending you’ve time-traveled to the 1800s. But did you know they have a branch in Quezon City? Yes, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Quezon City is here, bringing the same old-world charm with a restaurant and events space! Naturally, we had to check it out. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Quezon City Review Stepping inside feels like getting transported to a different time. Think cobblestone paths, intricately designed buildings, and the kind of vibes that make… - [Bakery Felt at Megamall Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/bakery-felt-megamall-review): Bakery Felt at Megamall is not your typical bakery. It’s a bakery-slash-concept store that offers buns and pastries that take classic Filipino flavors and give them a fun, creative twist. It’s the kind of place that piques your curiosity right from the get-go, and I knew I had to give it a try! Case in point – their Tapsi Breakfast in Bed—a clever and quirky play on the classic tapsilog breakfast. But what really grabbed my attention were the names of their other savory flavors – Munggo Chismis, Laing Home-Cooked Meal, Adobo Power Punch, and Labuy Love Life. It’s like your… - [Use the Klook Promo Code PINOYFOODIEKLOOK to Get Discounts on the Best Travel Deals](https://geoffreview.com/travel/klook-promo-code): Use the Klook Promo Code PINOYFOODIEKLOOK to get a 5% discount when you book on Klook! Traveling is more than just visiting new places; it’s about creating unforgettable experiences. With Klook, your journey becomes not just a trip but a voyage filled with excitement and discovery. And the best part? You can make your adventures even more affordable with the Klook Promo Code: PINOYFOODIEKLOOK! Below are the terms for the usage of this Klook promo code: How to Use Your Klook Promo Code: PINOYFOODIEKLOOK Using your Klook Promo Code is easy and hassle-free. Follow these simple steps to unlock savings on… - [Krispy Kreme's Cheesy Dough-Snacks: Sweet Meets Savory Fun!](https://geoffreview.com/food/krispy-kreme-dough-snacks): Get ready for a taste bud rollercoaster because Krispy Kreme is bringing something totally wild to the table this summer. If you’re all about mixing sweet with savory for a flavor fiesta, then this new collection from Krispy Kreme is going to rock your world! Teaming up with snack giant Frito Lay, Krispy Kreme is dropping their brand-new Cheese-Filled Dough-Snacks lineup. It’s like taking your favorite sweet treat and giving it a savory twist, all in one delicious bite. This mashup of flavors is not your average doughnut experience – it’s a whole new level of yum. Imagine sinking your teeth… - [Don't Swipe Left on These Hot Savings! Chill Out with These Awesome Summer Food Deals](https://geoffreview.com/food/swipe-coupons-sm-malls-online): The summer heat is upon us, and in the Philippines, one of the most popular ways to beat it is by hanging out in SM Malls. We seek refuge in the cool, air-conditioned spaces of SM, which I say has already become somewhat like a tradition for us Filipinos. It’s not just about escaping the relentless heat; it’s also about creating moments of respite and enjoyment amidst the sweltering temperatures. The inviting chill of the mall calls you, offering a place where families, friends, and individuals alike can gather, shop, and of course – eat! For many, summer in the Philippines… - [Spa with a View of the Taal Volcano at Qi Wellness Living in Tagaytay](https://geoffreview.com/travel/qiwellnes-tagaytay-review): I found a place where you can kick back, soak in stunning views, and let all your worries melt away. That place is QiWellness Living in Tagaytay — a spot that’s all about good vibes and chill times. From sipping on tea with a view to getting pampered with massages overlooking Taal Volcano, every moment here is geared towards making you feel like a million bucks! Book your QiWellness Living Tagaytay experience here QiWellness Tagaytay Review For that ultimate Tagaytay staycation, we booked their QiWellness overnight couple package, which includes a tea ceremony, a 90-minute massage, usage of their Yin-Yang pool,… - [Bulalo Point](https://geoffreview.com/food/bulalo-point-tagaytay-review): Bulalo Point in Tagaytay Review: Tagaytay is the ultimate go-to destination if you’re craving bulalo. Firstly, its cool climate perfectly complements the warmth and heartiness of a steaming bowl of bulalo, giving you a cozy and comforting dining experience. Secondly, Tagaytay’s proximity to local farms ensures that the ingredients used in preparing bulalo are fresh, contributing to its rich and authentic flavors. Thirdly, the breathtaking scenery of Tagaytay, especially the panoramic views of Taal Volcano, adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the dining experience. Tagaytay is home to numerous restaurants and eateries specializing in bulalo, making it a hub for… - [Express your Love with Krispy Kreme's "Dough-Notes"!](https://geoffreview.com/food/krispy-kreme-valentines-day-doughnuts): The love month just got a whole lot sweeter, and let me tell you, it’s all thanks to Krispy Kreme’s Valentine’s Day doughnuts! Picture this: heart-shaped doughnuts that aren’t just delicious, but come in a custom box that lets you spill your heart out to that special someone. Yes, folks, it’s a “dough-note” dream come true! Let’s talk flavors because, honestly, these doughnuts are a love song in every bite. First off, imagine sinking your teeth into a heart-shaped delight filled with rich chocolate ganache, dipped in dark chocolate, and sprinkled with roasted almonds and Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate with Almonds.… - [Korean Dream Adventure: Why I Deserve to be in the #KCreator Club](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/kcreatorclub): I’m a passionate foodie, and there’s nothing quite like the thrill of exploring new flavors, uncovering culinary secrets, and immersing oneself in the vibrant food scenes of different cultures. This passion has allowed me to have a significant following on social media (200K+ followers on TikTok, 100K+ followers on Facebook, and 14K+ followers on Instagram), as I share my experiences with various cuisines from different countries like the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, and many more! Korea has always been on my must-visit list. For me, Korea is an exciting destination where tradition meets innovation and every dish tells a story. But here’s… - [Robata Sho](https://geoffreview.com/food/robata-sho-shinjuku-review): Picture this: an unassuming entrance that leads to a world of gastronomic wonders waiting to be discovered. Intrigued? So were we. I had the chance to visit Robata Sho, a hidden Izakaya haven nestled amidst the vibrant streets of Shinjuku, Japan. Robata Sho specializes in the art of robatayaki cooking, utilizing binchotan charcoal to impart unparalleled flavor to their dishes. Witnessing the spectacle of fireside cooking adds an extra dimension of excitement to the dining experience, making each dish a feast for the senses. Reservations are a must at Robata Sho, as tables fill up quickly. Timing is everything; arriving punctually… - [🍩✨ Indulge in a Decadent Delight: Introducing the Krisp Kreme Choco Hazelnut Doughnuts Collection! 🍫🌰](https://geoffreview.com/food/krispy-kreme-choco-hazelnut-doughnuts): Ah, the New Year is here, and while some folks are scribbling down resolutions, we’ve got something that’ll make you reconsider any checklist—especially if it involves cutting down on sweets! Say hello to the divine Choco Hazelnut Doughnuts Collection—a lineup so heavenly, it might just make you forget about any promises to hit the gym! || Related: Sink Your Teeth into Flour Pot Manila’s Strawberry Doughnuts Imagine this: a glorious trio of Choco Hazelnut creations that are basically a sweet tooth’s dream. Picture yourself sinking your teeth into the Choco Hazelnut with Breadsticks, Choco Hazelnut Strawberry Filled, and the decadent Choco… - [Airline Food: The Science and Art Behind Your In-Flight Meal](https://geoffreview.com/food/airline-food-the-science-and-art-behind-your-in-flight-meal): Hopping on a plane and traveling to different destinations is a whole lot of fun. Even if the flight is long, you can still appreciate the stunning views from the airplane window. You can also rest easy knowing that your flight is handled by expert pilots who have completed their flight school training with flying colors. However, one thing you might not be excited about during your flight is the airplane food. In-flight meals are notorious for not tasting great and because of this, many travelers don’t want to eat the food that’s being offered on the plane. If you have… - [Roast Beef Ohno](https://geoffreview.com/food/finds/roast-beef-ohno-review): Roast Beef Ohno Review: You have to add this to your Japan doos trip itinerary! If you’re in Japan and craving an unforgettable beefy feast, Roast Beef Ohno is the place to visit. My friend and I couldn’t resist the allure of that huge mound of succulent roast beef, and let me tell you, it was an epic journey from start to finish! First things first, prepare for a bit of a wait – around 30 minutes or so in line. But once you step inside, it’s like entering a cozy beef haven. The joint is spacious, comfy, and sets the… - [Savor the Savings: Credit Card Rewards for Foodies](https://geoffreview.com/food/guides/credit-card-rewards-for-foodies): So, you’re a bit of a foodie, huh? Like me, you probably love trying new restaurants, experimenting in the kitchen, and maybe you even post your recipes on TikTok! It all seems fancy and fun, but people don’t see how expensive it is to be a foodie. With inflation worsening every year, ordering the best-sellers from the menu is becoming more challenging. But we make do with what we can. Whenever I dine out or order in, I try to have as much ROI from whatever I spend. Enter the world of credit card rewards, where eating your heart out meets… - [Coffee Hunting: We Searched for the Best Cold Brew in Podium](https://geoffreview.com/food/cold-brew-podium): I feel seen whenever I hear people say that coffee is their fuel! It’s one of the first things that I have in the morning, and keeps me going all throughout the day! I have an extra sweet spot for cold brews, so let’s dive into my escapade through The Podium in Ortigas, on a quest to uncover the ultimate cold brew coffee. I mean, who doesn’t love a good, chilled caffeine fix, right?  Recently, I stumbled upon the Coffee Time Deals on SMDeals, shining a spotlight on some fantastic brews to enjoy with pals at SM Malls. Intrigued, I embarked… - [Burnt Bean](https://geoffreview.com/food/burnt-bean-bgc-review): Burnt Bean BGC Review: Let me just say, if you’re on the hunt for the best ribs ever, Burnt Bean in BGC is the place to be. I mean, seriously, these ribs had me questioning if I had finally found “the one” in the rib world. It was that good, my friends. It was that good. Burnt Bean is a new spot from the folks behind Holy Smokes BBQ. It’s a cafe/bistro with a menu that features a variety of dishes that are prepared using wood-fire cooking methods, giving the food a unique flavor that’s smoky and delicious. The place is… - [How to Reduce the Impact of Inflation in your Life.](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/savingscalculator): I’m sure many would agree with me when I say that inflation has messed up our lifestyle. We’re getting less and less with the same salary and we no can no longer enjoy the same level of comfort as we did just a few years ago. Now more than ever, we have to be smarter with how we manage our finances. I know these aren’t much but here are some of the things that you can do to save or earn more money to hopefully reduce the impacts of inflation: These tips may help reduce the impact of inflation on your… - [5 Cooking Games for Kids (Online)](https://geoffreview.com/food/5-cooking-games-for-kids-online%ef%bf%bc): Cooking Games for Kids: Getting kids familiar with the kitchen has some notable benefits. First, they can exercise their creativity, like when decorating cakes and pastries. Second, it teaches them how to follow instructions, especially when they are guided by simple recipes. Finally, it allows them to have a better appreciation of food when they realize how much hard work goes into preparing even the simplest dishes. But then, it’s understandable if you’re not immediately comfortable with letting your kids play in the kitchen. One good alternative is to have them play online cooking games instead, where they can simulate food… - [QCinema 2022 Asian Shorts (Full List)](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2022-asian-shorts): Now a regular feature in QCinema, this specially-curated program showcases the most interesting new short films from the region, including two from the Philippines. In exploring diverse cinematic approaches, the line-up of six shorts range from the fiction narrative to social critique and to experimental styles of filmmaking. This section, curated by filmmaker Carlo Manatad, expands the notion of storytelling for the short film medium in its various possibilities. QCinema 2022 Shorts The Headhunter’s Daughter Sundance Grand Prize winner, The Headhunter’s Daughter by Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan, tells about an Igorot who leaves her family behind to try her luck as… - [Try this Honey Lemon Chicken Nuggets Recipe using Virginia Krunchy Chicken Nuggets!](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/honey-lemon-virgina-krunchy-chicken-nuggets): This Honey Lemon Chicken Nuggets recipe using Virginia Krunchy Chicken Nuggets is a sure hit for busy yuppies, and even kids! - [Exploring Life: 5 Reasons To Go Solo Traveling ](https://geoffreview.com/travel/solo-travel): As many people would say, traveling alone could be scary, but it could bring so many benefits to a person. It allows you to learn more about yourself and the world around you. It’s like a sense of discovery that allows you to get out of your comfort zone, adjust to your new environment, and learn valuable life lessons. Not to mention, not everyone could afford to go on solo travels. In this sense, if you’re financially able, have a healthy body and mind, are already of legal age, and are willing to take on this challenge, why don’t you try?… - [Japonesa Restaurant Review (Poblacion)](https://geoffreview.com/food/japonesa-restaurant-review): Japonesa Restaurant Review: When I hear of Poblacion, the first things that come to mind are usually bars, drinks, and overall late-night inuman with friends. During the first time that I went back to the area since the pandemic, I realized that it has now transformed into a foodie haven – almost like Maginhawa in Quezon City or Kapitolyo in Pasig. New restaurants in Poblacion have sprung up in 2022, and this new identity as a foodie hot spot has made the area active not only at night but in the daytime as well. When I went restaurant-hopping in Poblacion, one… - [Bebang Halo Halo Review: Try the Best Seller “Gold” Halo-halo!](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/food-reviews/bebang-halo-halo-review-best-seller-gold): Bebang Halo-halo Review: Is it just me, or do you also crave iced desserts more when the weather is cold? For some reason, when it’s rainy or chilly, that’s when I start looking for ice cream, shake, or halo-halo. There was even a time when I made my own halo-halo recipe at home just to satisfy my craving!  On days that I’m too lazy to make my own food, I just order online. One of my recent dessert discoveries is Bebang Halo Halo – a dessert shop in Mandaluyong that has become popular because of its various halo-halo flavors that add… - [How to Play and Win Minesweeper](https://geoffreview.com/technology/how-to-play-win-minesweeper): How to Play and Win Minesweeper: If you’re around my age, you probably remember a time when the best games that you can play on your PC are Solitaire, Minesweeper, Pinball, and Pac-Man. Or if you’re feeling creative, you can entertain yourself by drawing in Paint too! Despite the simplicity of the games, those were fun times, and to some degree, I kind of miss them! I still play solitaire every now and then when I’m bored, but one game that I never really got to understand was Minesweeper. I pretty much have an idea that I have to avoid the… - [You can now order chocolate cakes from Max's!](https://geoffreview.com/food/finds/maxs-cakes): Did you know that Max’s Restaurant has a bakeshop brand? Max’s Corner Bakery, the bakeshop of Max’s restaurant that offers cakes, breads, and pastries, has launched two new sumptuous mini cake flavors that Pinoys love – Black Forest and Chocolate Mousse! The 5-inch size of the cakes are perfect for those sudden sweet cravings. Also just right for small groups of friends or families who simply want to have a good time or celebrate in a small but special way. These cakes will make mini and intimate moments feel more extraordinary! The Mini Black Forest Cake is a soft, moist cherry-soaked… - [Touring the Coolest Attractions of Pittsburgh](https://geoffreview.com/travel/touring-the-coolest-attractions-of-pittsburgh): If you are visiting western Pennsylvania, you probably already have Pittsburgh on your itinerary. There is so much to do in Pittsburgh and so many attractions to visit and enjoy. Whether you want to have a relaxing afternoon in a museum or an exciting day outside, there is plenty to do in “Steel City.” As you plan your day or week in Pittsburgh, consider all the cool things you would enjoy doing and plan your agenda from there. In Pittsburgh, there is plenty of art, culture, history, and excitement to choose from when it comes to attractions. Consider the following cool… - [Gas prices are higher and now food is expensive too!](https://geoffreview.com/food/online-calculator-car-payment): If you look at the news today, headlines all over the world talk about how fuel prices are now at record-high rates. According to Bloomberg, energy prices have been soaring even way before Russia invaded Ukraine, and now that there are bans on Russian oil imports, it’s gonna cost you even more to fill up your tank! In the Philippines, oil price hikes have been implemented, leading to an increase in the prices of food, clothes, and other basic commodities. I mostly felt the impact of the oil price hikes on the food that I eat. Normally when I want to… - [List of QCinema 2022 Shorts](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2022-shorts): QCinema 2022 marks the International Film Festival’s tenth year. To kick things off, Festival director Ed Lejano announced last Friday, May 20th, this year’s #QCShorts grantees. || Related: QCinema 2021 Reviews: QCShorts “This year’s winning short films examine cinema and interrogate space created, recreated, and destroyed through it. Its roster covers a range of concerns — from a reflexive attempt to save a silent film reel, an introspective search for meaning by an online sex worker, contrasting issues of migration both set in Cagayan Valley, to a psychological journey in a Quezon forest, and to a surreal one set amidst the… - [Nono’s Review](https://geoffreview.com/food/restaurants/nonos-best-seller-bgc-review): Nono’s Best Sellers – A Review: Nono’s restaurant has been around for quite some time. I remember the first time that I ate in this restaurant was at their branch in The Podium (Ortigas) when my friends raved about Nono’s menu best seller – The Chocolate Oblivion Cake. It’s been a long time since my last visit, so I headed to their BGC branch, the one in Uptown Mall, to try what’s new in their menu. Nono’s BGC Review: Best Seller Items from the Menu We’ve asked the gentleman who was serving our table for the best sellers in Nono’s menu.… - [Up your cooking game with the help of these top recipe apps](https://geoffreview.com/food/finds/top-recipe-apps): Following a quick and easy taco soup recipe or cooking up the ultimate Sunday roast for the family is easy enough, but sometimes it can be boring preparing the usual dishes and eating the same type of food on a regular basis. Thankfully, you can spruce up your meals with the help of an array of recipe apps people are turning to in 2022. In fact, it’s common to hear people say that there is almost an app for everything these days. They aren’t necessarily wrong either. Most industries have been revolutionized with the help of apps, with some enabling people… - [Kakampink Businesses and Restaurants That Deserve Your Support](https://geoffreview.com/food/guides/kakampink-businesses-restaurants): Kakampink Businesses and Restaurants That Deserve Your Support: Still heartbroken from the results of the 2022 Philippine elections? I feel you! The past week has been like a haze. What’s hard to accept, is less about how the Kakampink movement failed to elect Leni Robredo and Kiko Pangilinan, but more about the fact that we may be on the verge of another dictatorship. History will be re-written, and victims of the Marcos rule would find it harder to obtain justice. But win or lose, the term “Kakampink” has become more than just an election campaign. It is now a movement. Not… - [Tagalog Recipe: Pininyahang Manok with Milk](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/tagalog-recipe/tagalog-recipe-pininyahang-manok-milk): Pininyahang Manok with Milk (Tagalog Recipe): Sino’ng nag sabi na hindi pwedeng ulamin ang prutas? Naalala ko yung pinannood ko na pelikulang, “Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap”, kung saan nag dedebate sila kung papaya o sayote ba ang nilalagay sa tinola. Sabi nung isang karakter, sayote daw dapat kasi bat ka mag-uulam ng prutas?  Ang naisip ko naman, lagi kaya nating inuulam ang prutas! Naglalagay tayo ng saging sa pochero, pinya sa adobo, at siyempre – kamatis! Oo, prutas ang kamatis!  Pinya, gatas, at manok? Why not diba? Tara, gawa tayo ng pininyahang manok. Kung gusto niyong panuorin ang video, narito ang… - [Fudgee Bar No-Bake Tres Leches Cake](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/fudgee-bar-no-bake-tres-leches-cake-recipe): Fudgee Bar No-Bake Tres Leches Cake: Fudgee Bars are so versatile! You can make lots of easy-to-make, no-bake recipes using this childhood snack. Some of them are even good enough pang negosyo (for business)! The most common recipe is the 3-ingredient Fudgee Bar chocolate cake in a tub. But have you thought of using other Fudgee Bar flavors for your recipe? If not, try using vanilla-flavored Fudgee Bars to make a tres leches cake! Fudgee Bar No-Bake Tres Leches Cake Recipe No baking skills? No problem! Make your own tres leches cake even without baking equipment by simply using vanilla-flavored Fudgee… - [Thicc Milo aka Milo Kepal](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/thicc-milo-ais-milo-kepal): Have you also been seeing this Thicc Milo trend on TikTok? It’s a simple ice dessert made sweeter with thick, milo ganache. The term “thicc milo” is just an unofficial name that Food TikTokers from the Philippines have come up with to describe the dessert. However, upon deeper research I discovered that this is actually an existing Malaysian iced treat called Milo Kepal, or Ais Kepal Milo. Thicc Milo aka Milo Kepal Recipe Thicc Milo is a very straightforward, easy-to-make Milo dessert! The best part is that you can easily find the ingredients to this recipe at home or from your… - [How COVID-19 Changed Our Real Estate Priorities](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/mortgage-calculator): The COVID-19 pandemic caused us to have a lot of realizations. In my case, it’s three things – first, we have to make the most of the time that we spend with our loved ones. Second, healthcare is one of the most important, yet often neglected segments of many countries. Lastly, most of the work that we do in the office, can really be done at home! Commuting to and from the office is just unnecessary, unpaid work that we have been required to do all these years. Now that I’m working from home full time, I realized that not every… - [Fudgee Bar Cake](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/fudgee-bar-cake-recipe-no-bake): Fudgee Bar Cake Recipe: No baking skills? No problem! You can make a really simple, no-bake chocolate cake using just 3 ingredients – all-purpose cream, condensed milk, and Fudgee Barrs! If you’re feeling fancy, you can also add some cocoa powder for that extra chocolatey flavor. Serve this Fudgee Bar Cake in a tub or glass container and I’m telling you, the kids won’t even notice that it’s actually that cake snack that they can buy from sari-sari stores! To be honest, making a cake out of Fudgee Barr felt like cheating because it’s technically a chocolate cake already. But hey,… - [The Lyra Swimwear Story: How Ikram Zein Built a Brand that Celebrates Every Woman](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/lyra-swimwear-ikram-zein): It all started with one woman’s dilemma about how to reconcile the fact that she dresses modestly, and also enjoys outdoor activities at the same time. Entrepreneur Ikram Zein loved swimming to stay fit, and yet she struggled to find the appropriate swimwear that complements her lifestyle. For this reason, Ikram put matters in her own hands and started designing her own swimwear brand. One that meets that sweet spot between her eye for fashion, active lifestyle, and beliefs. Thus, Lyra Swimwear was born! Lyra Swimwear: A Brand that Celebrates Every Woman Lyra offers various swimwear that celebrates women of all… - [3 Types of Live Entertainers for Your Private Party](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/live-entertainers): As time goes on, some things in life change. Once you leave high school, you may take on the next step of attending college. After college, maybe you decide to dive into your career. Then after you have your dream job, maybe you decide you want to purchase your first home. Of course, the “next steps” vary depending on your personal preferences. Respectively, some things in life never change. What never changes is celebrating those you love, celebrating those rewarding moments in your life, or simply just celebrating because you can! If you have been asking yourself how you can one-up… - [Escabecheng Isda](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/escabecheng-isda-recipe): Escabecheng Isda Recipe (with Ketchup): Sweet and sour are flavors that go well with almost any time of meat – whether it’s chicken, pork, or fish. Escabeche is one of my favorite sweet and sour dishes, so much that it’s no longer a question whether I would ask for extra rice every time we have escabecheng isda (fish escabeche) on the table! Escabecheng Isda Recipe (with Ketchup): Paano Magluto ng Escabecheng Isda There are many versions of Filpino escabeche – there’s ilonggo escabeche and escabeche bisaya. But my favorite is still my mom’s recipe because it’s a feast not just for… - [22 Filipino Food TikTokers (TikTok Influencers) You Should Follow Today](https://geoffreview.com/food/filipino-food-tiktokers-top): 22 Filipino Food TikTokers (TikTok Influencers) You Should Follow Today: TikTok has already evolved greatly these past years. It has now become a multi-interest platform, with various niches such as comedy, travel, arts, food, and even education. In my case, most of the content in my “For Your Page” (FYP), are about food – recipes, restaurant reviews, mukbang, among other foodie-related content! It makes sense because I am also a foodie myself! I like seeing recipes on TikTok because they are very straightforward, and without unnecessary fancy edits. The fact that TikTok videos are short-form also helps because I can get… - [Recipe Converter to Use When Cooking at Home](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipe-converter-calculator): Recipe Converter: The past two years have been – to say the least – surreal. If there’s one thing that came out good for me by being locked down, it’s the fact that I was “forced” to experiment more with cooking my own food at home. I’m still anxious about going out, so the best way for me to continue enjoying my favorite dishes is to make them myself! Don’t get me wrong, I have already been cooking my own food even before the lockdown, and I’m proud to say that the dishes that I have prepared are pretty decent so… - [QCinema 2021 Reviews: QCShorts](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2021-reviews-qcshorts): QCinema 2021 Reviews: As they have for the Devil, people have given the coronavirus pandemic many names. ‘Miss Rona’ has been dubbed ‘The Great Revealer,’ cast in the role of harbinger of ‘The New Normal,’ in which we’ve had no choice but to take part for two anxiety-ridden years. So, it only feels right that its imminent departure (fingers crossed!) get its catalog of ‘great’ names, too, all promising to go back to the life that once was: a ‘Return’ to the office, a ‘Rebound’ for the economy, and a ‘Reset’ of our lives.  QCinema’s contribution to these promises is to… - [Listed: Winners of the QCinema 2021 QCShorts Competition](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2021-winners-i-get-so-sad-sometimes): The QCinema 2021 winners for the QCShorts competition have been awarded last December 4 at Novotel Quezon City. This year’s QCShorts Best Picture is Trishtan Perez’i get so sad sometimes, a film about a high school teenager who secretly spends his time on the internet with an older man who refuses to reveal his face. The film is cited for its keen observation of a generation’s ethos expressed through an intimate and contemporary visual language, arranged in an editing style that eschews melodramatic sentimentality focusing on the immediacy of online interaction and the instant gratification or discontent that can be derived —a warning of… - [Noche Buena Recipe Idea: U.S. Black Beans and Ham on Rice](https://geoffreview.com/food/noche-buena-recipe-idea-us-black-beans-ham-rice): U.S. Black Beans and Ham on Rice Recipe: You know how else I can tell that the holidays are approaching? It’s when our family group chat becomes super busy, with my relatives back at home already planning what recipes they’ll be making for the Noche Buena (in the context of the Philippines, “Noche Buena” is the Christmas Eve celebration). Of course, the usual Filipino Noche Buena dishes will still be there –  such as the fruit salad, spaghetti, lechon, and lumpia. But every year, we all try to bring something new to the table, literally! The past years I’ve always brought… - [Festival Guide: QCinema 2021 International Film Festival](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2021-festival-guide): QCinema 2021 is happening on November 26 – December 5, 2021. It is one of my favorite film festivals in the Philippines, so it’s good to know that the organizers have taken the necessary steps to keep the Festival alive, while adhering to the guidelines and precautions for a safe moviegoing experience. Needless to say, the pandemic is still hovering over us, but with increased vaccination rates this year, comes with the hope that we can slowly but surely return doing the things we love, including attending film fests in movie theaters. This year, QCinema is going to screen with a… - [Play Free Games at Solitaire.org to Stay Productive!](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/solitaire-org-free-online-games): You know what they say: all work and no play makes you a dull boy. I’m a firm believer of this proverb, and I’ve come to realize that I actually become more focused and productive, when I allow myself to take a break and allot some time for “play” during the day. In order to manage my time (and sanity), I learned to do a variation of the Pomodoro technique, where I allow myself to have 5-10 minute breaks in between work, so I can reset my mind when doing tasks. During these breaks, I sometimes play online games to let… - [QCinema 2021 announces entries to its Asian Shorts Program](https://geoffreview.com/movies/qcinema-2021-short-films): QCinema 2021 has just announced the entries to its Asian Shorts program, one that hopes to “shine a spotlight on emerging Asian names in the festival circuit.” Among the entries are two Filipino films having their Philippine premieres: Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana and Petersen Vargas’ How To Die Young In Manila. Following a ‘hybrid’ setup this year, QCinema is all-set to bring the film fest experience to Pinoy cinephiles. The films below, including the in-competition short films, will be available to access via KTX.ph come festival premiere. Here are the six entries to QCinema 2021’s Asian Shorts program: Dear To Me An… - [Sudio T2 Review: Use this Promo Code GEOFFREVIEWT2](https://geoffreview.com/technology/sudio-t2-promo-code-review-unboxing): Sudio T2 Promo Code You can get the Sudio T2 at Php 6,500 pesos, which is around 128 USD. Definitely cheaper than other more popular earbuds in the market. Get a 15% discount when you purchase from sudio.com/ph using the Sudio promo code GEOFFREVIEWT2, valid until October 30, 2021. Sudio T2 Review and Unboxing A few months ago I shared with you my review of the wireless earphones of Swedesh brand Sudio – specifically the Sudio Nio and ETT. Now let’s check out another one of their wireless earphones – the Sudio T2, which is the upgraded version of the older… - [Koomi Opens its Latest Branch at White Plains, Quezon City](https://geoffreview.com/food/koomi-review-best-seller): One of my favorite food discoveries during the lockdown is Koomi. I first tried it a few months back (although it took some time for me to write a decent Koomi Review), and since then I have been regularly ordering Koomi from Grab Food whenever I feel like I deserve a treat. Koomi’s specialties are probiotic yogurt drinks that come in fun, creative flavors such as Boppin’ Boba, Stick On-Me Purple Rice, and Dragon Funana. Every order of Koomi is made daily with fresh yogurt and ingredients. They also use fruit honey, which is a natural sweetener, so you can have… - [4 Simple Budgeting Techniques That Help You Save Money](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/simple-budgeting-techniques): There are many personal budgeting techniques and strategies that you can find online, but not all of them may work for you. People have different priorities and spending habits – some may want to invest more in their savings, while others wish to pay off their debt first. This is why when managing your finances, you should first find the budgeting method that best suits you. In this article, we’ll list down four simple budgeting techniques and strategies that may help you achieve financial freedom. Read on and find which one would best work with your spending and saving habits. To… - [Breville Fresh & Furious Blender: A Celebration of Colors](https://geoffreview.com/food/breville-fresh-furious-blender): Fresh Ideas, Furious Inspiration: Breville Philippines Inspires Home Cooks to Add Color to Their Recipes with Newest Blender. - [Top 4 Places to Visit in Banff](https://geoffreview.com/travel/top-4-places-to-visit-in-banff): Banff is easily one of the top of mind destinations when one plans a trip to Canada. It is the perfect getaway for those who want to seek nature, but at the same time, still enjoy the comforts of luxury. Banff takes pride in its world-famous lakes, majestic mountains, and outdoor adventures all year round such as skiing, hiking, and wildlife encounters. Banff is such a dream destination, that you may even wish to live there for good! The small-town lifestyle appeals not only to visitors, but even to the locals as who, over the years, have fallen in love with… - [Soju 4 Ways: Mixing my own flavored Soju with JINRO](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/soju-4-ways-mixing-my-own-flavored-soju-with-jinro): There are several reasons why I like to drink soju. First, I like its clean, neutral flavor that’s mildly sweeter than vodka. Second, if you wish to have a sweeter cocktail, there are different flavored soju that’s readily available (JINRO for example, has grapefruit, green grape, plum, and strawberry flavors). Lastly, soju goes so well with other drinks and ingredients, that it’s easy to get creative with your own soju mixes. In fact, you can make your own soju cocktails using ingredients that are easily accessible at home! If you want to drink soju the fun way, you should try these… - [Video games at plays.org keep me sane during lockdown](https://geoffreview.com/technology/plays-org-video-games): Over a year into this pandemic, and we are still in hard lockdown. Gatherings and movement within cities are still restricted, and rightly so, because we have to do everything we can to keep the virus from spreading. But if you’ve been quarantined for this long, at some point cabin fever would start to creep in. And unlike before, I can no longer afford to go on staycations, or meet up with friends for a drink, or at the very least, visit a coffee shop when I feel like I need a break. I had to find an indoor activity to… - [Is Blogging dead? Looking back at my 9 years of being a blogger](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/is-blogging-dead): Is Blogging Dead? I vividly remember when I first created my blog. It was hosted back then at what used to be Blogspot, and despite the clunky and cringy design (the background was a collage of my pictures 😬), I took pride in every content that I published in it. The blog started as an online journal, dedicated to reviews of new restaurants I’ve tried and movies I’ve seen – hence the name “Geoffreview”. Eventually some businesses took notice of the content that I put out online. The first ever “collab” I had with a brand was when Sunrise Buckets appreciated… - [How to Make Kori Kohi (Recipe)](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/kori-kohi-coffee-japanese): How to Make Kori Kohi (Recipe): I’m sure that many of you are like me, who need a cup of coffee to jump start their day. But now that it’s suuuper hot in the Philippines, the usual hot cup of coffee just won’t do! This is why recently, I’m enjoying my coffee iced (yep, even in the morning). Or if you want a smoother, rounder taste, you can also opt for a Cold Brew! I’m using this cold brew from Default Cafe Pub to make Kori Kohi – which is basically coffee ice cubes served with milk! Follow the recipe below… - [How to Make Guyabano (Soursop) Popsicles](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/how-to-make-guyabano-soursop-popsicles): How to Make Guyabano (Soursop) Popsicles: Guyabano, soursop, abana, I call this fruit by many names. I rarely see a guyabano fruit in grocery stores here in Manila, so when I saw that it’s available online through Pickaroo, I ordered it right away! Thing is, I sort of forgot it in the fridge for several days and when I remembered that Is till had it, it was already overripe. One thing I learned is that when a fruit is overripe, the best way to salvage it is to turn it into a shake or a smoothie. But then I realized why… - [Pickaroo Review: Use this Pickaroo Promo Code to get a Php 250 discount](https://geoffreview.com/technology/pickaroo-promo-code-review): Use this Pickaroo Promo Code in order to get a Php 250 discount on your first order from the app: GEOF1482 Pickaroo Promo Code / Referral Code The discount code above is valid for new users, so be sure to use it for your first order! Here’s how you can use the code: After selecting your groceries, go to your cart and proceed to check out. Select your preferred timeslot. Right below the timeslot, there’s a field where you can input a promo code. Type my referral code GEOF1482 to enjoy a Php 250 discount on your purchase. Proceed with payment.… - [Tinolang Manok with Papaya and Malunggay](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/tinolang-manok-with-papaya-and-malunggay-recipe): Tinolang Manok with Papaya and Malunggay: Whoever said that tinola is just chicken water probably needs to find a better cook. I was scrolling through Twitter a few days ago when I saw that one of the trending topics is “tinola”. “Oooh one of my favorite Filipino dishes!”, I said. As I looked through the tweets I realized that the reason why it’s trending is because some people actually hate tinola – even going so far as calling it “tasteless chickens water”. I dunno who’s cooking for them but I got a piece of advice – season, season, season! I grew… - [Sudio Nio Review: Use my Discount Code to get the NIO Sand and Aurora!](https://geoffreview.com/technology/sudio-nio-review-sand-aurora): Sudio Nio Review: Is it just me or is there an unspoken rule that you immediately look cooler in Zoom calls when you’re wearing wireless earphones? After being in quarantine for over a year, I’ve been in countless webinars and online calls, and all this time I’ve been using my old wired earphones for a couple of reasons – one I think that the audio quality of wired earphones is relatively better than wireless ones. Second, most popular wireless earphones are expensive! Airpods Pro for example costs Php 14,990 (USD 308)! An Airpods Alternative I came upon the brand “Sudio” recently… - [U.S. Chickpea Blondies](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/chickpea-blondies-recipe): U.S. Chickpea Blondies Recipe: U.S. Chickpeas aren’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when talking about baking. However, you’ll be surprised to know that U.S. Chickpeas (also known as garbanzos) are actually used as a healthier, gluten-free alternative to regular flour! With a bit of creativity, you can actually use chickpea flour to bake pizza, or even make desserts such as macaroons, tarts, and one of my recent favorites—blondies! As you may have guessed, blondies are the lighter cousin of the brownies that we know and love (hence, the name). While brownies normally have cocoa powder and chocolates that… - [Tipple & Slaw Katipunan has the Best Shawarma Rice in Manila](https://geoffreview.com/food/tipple-slaw-katipunan-shawarma-rice): The title says it all! I’ve tried many shawarma rice dishes, and Tipple & Slaw Katipunan by far is the best one I’ve had in Manila, maybe even in the Philippines! Shawarma Rice is close to my heart because back in college, stalls would set up during special events, and my friends and I would usually enjoy shawarma rice, with cold bottled iced tea on the side. Tipple & Slaw Katipunan Shawarma Rice Review Bring me to any Middle-Eastern restaurant and the first thing I’d look for in the menu is the shawarma. I’m happy that some Filipino restaurants have also… - [Jollibee Peach Mango Pie Recipe Using Hotcake Mix](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/jollibee-peach-mango-pie-recipe-using-hotcake-mix): Jollibee Peach Mango Pie Recipe Using Hotcake Mix: Many desserts have come and gone from Jollibee’s menu, but there’s one dish that stayed and have become as iconic as Jollibee favorites such as the Chickenjoy and Jolly Spaghetti – the Peach Mango Pie. This simple yet tasty dessert has long been a staple in the said restaurant, that a trip to Jollibee would feel incomplete without sinking your teeth into this hot, sweet dessert. Emphasis on hot, as I’ve lost count how many times I’ve burned my lips and tongue from carelessly biting into this pastry! || Related: Jollibee Chickenjoy Recipe… - [ASMR: Crispy & Crunchy Pork Belly (No Talking)](https://geoffreview.com/food/asmr-crunchy-pork-belly): Here’s a sinful treat – an ASMR video of me eating crunchy and crispy pork belly! Be sure to have your headphones on and your volume high because this is going to be a delight to your senses! Watch the Youtube video below: Related: How to Make Lemongrass Tea Recipe – with Pandan and Ginger (Loaded with Health Benefits!) Ooohhh I can still remember that crunch! It’s probably not the best looking pork belly cut around but oh my god, it’s perfectly seasoned that I had to get extra helpings of rice. And in case you’re wondering, yep I made this… - [Simple One-Minute Fruit Salad](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/simple-easy-fruit-salad-recipe): This simple and easy fruit salad recipe can be done in a minute! All you have to do is mix all the ingredients together and voila – a sweet and creamy fruit salad dessert in an instant. Best served chilled! Watch the video below: Simple One-Minute Fruit Salad Recipe Ingredients: 250g Condensed Milk 250g All Purpose Cream 400g (drained weight) fruit cocktail Procedure Throughly mix the condensed milk and all-purpose cream until you achieve a smooth consistency. Drain the fruit cocktail so no syrup remains. Mix the fruit cocktail together with your milk-cream mixture. Best served chilled All done! Enjoy! - [Strawberry Tres Leches Cake by The Cloudé Concept](https://geoffreview.com/reviews/food-reviews/tres-leches-cake-thecloudeconcept-strawberry): Strawberry Tres Leches Cake by The Cloudé Concept: Let me tell you one foodie discovery that I made during the quarantine. I was looking for nice holiday presents for work – something that looks pretty and premium to give to our clients, but within a reasonable budget as well. That’s when I discovered “The Cloudé Concept”, an Instagram shop selling tres leches cakes that not only look good – they taste incredible too! I first found my love for tres leches cakes when I ordered Flour Pot Manila’s Pastel Tres Leches con Fresas. This time though I was looking for a… - [Ginisang Munggo Recipe: How to Cook Ginisang Munggo with Pork and Puso ng Saging (Banana Blossoms)](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/how-to-cook-ginisang-monggo-munggo-recipe-puso-ng-saging): Ginisang Munggo Recipe: How to Cook Ginisang Monggo with Pork and Puso ng Saging (Banana Blossoms): Have you ever wondered why in the Philippines, people would normally cook and eat ginisang munggo or monggo on a Friday? It has become a part of Philippine culture – almost like a tradition even – that every Friday, you’ll see all the carinderias serve steaming pots of ginisang munggo during lunch. I’ve learned that this stems from the Catholic belief that one should avoid eating any kind of meat on Good Friday. With munggo being one of the most affordable vegetables in the market,… - [How to Make Lemongrass Tea Recipe - with Pandan and Ginger (Loaded with Health Benefits!)](https://geoffreview.com/food/recipes/how-to-make-lemongrass-tea-recipe-health-benefits): How to Make Lemongrass Tea Recipe – with Pandan and Ginger (Loaded with Health Benefits!): In the Philippines, we use lemongrass aka “Tanglad” a lot for cooking. Tanglad is often used as an ingredient for soups such as tinola or sinigang. We also use tanglad to enhance the flavor of roasted meat, such as when we stuff tanglad leaves into the belly of lechon. But other than being an ingredient for savory dishes, another special use of tanglad is for making refreshing lemongrass tea! Related: How To Make Yakult Soju Recipe (YAKULT MIX DRINK) What I love about lemongrass tea is… - [The 17 Best Filipino Mukbang Vloggers on Youtube Worth Subscribing To](https://geoffreview.com/food/guides/filipino-mukbang-vloggers-philippines): Filipino Mukbang Vloggers are some of my favorite creators to watch on Youtube. It’s just so fascinating to see how one or two people can gobble up loads of food in no time. I often watch Filipino Mukbang Youtubers while I’m also eating my lunch or dinner – making it feel like I’m actually having a meal with the Youtuber I’m watching. In some instances, I watch mukbang videos simply for the ASMR – relishing the oddly satisfying sounds that one makes while eating. || Related: Best Filipino Food Bloggers You Should Follow Today Mukbang or “Meokbang” is a food trend… - [Dressing Up with Dippy](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/dippy-apparel): I’ve gotten so used to working from home that I can’t remember the last time that I made an effort to dress up in proper clothes. On the rare occasions that I need to turn on my laptop’s camera during work calls, I at least try to wear a good polo shirt to look decent, but for the rest of the time it’s just me and my worn out pajamas. I rarely leave the house since the pandemic happened. The last time that I had to go out and face the “outside world” was when I had to go to Makati… - [Life Update in the New Normal: Going out for the first time](https://geoffreview.com/lifestyle/the-new-normal): Is this what the new nowmal is like? When was the last time that you went out since COVID happened? For the past 7 months, I’ve quarantined myself at home, limiting my interaction with the outside world as much as possible. I’m paranoid like that. Every food delivery, every parcel, and every piece of clothing that comes into my condo has to be disinfected. It’s been months since my last haircut, and the farthest that I’ve gone outside my home is probably at the gate of our condominium. As of writing, Metro Manila has the world’s longest COVID-19 related lockdown. At… - [Perception is Real, Truth is Not: Daang Dokyu Films that all Filipinos must-see.](https://geoffreview.com/movies/daang-dokyu-nation-section): The history of Filipinos is under attack by revisionists. Right now, right before our eyes, misinformation is deliberately being spread online as an attempt to bring oppressors back in power. Now, more than ever, we need films that show the true struggle and history of Filipinos. Films on real life, real suffering, and real injustice.  Films that need to be seen by its Filipino audience. Films that spark conversations.  These are the films that Daang Dokyu, a Festival of Philippine Documentaries, is currently streaming under its section “Nation: Perception is Real, Truth is Not.” Eleven films comprise this section, running for a total… - ["Bullet-Laced Dreams" Documentary Show Hardships of Lumad Children](https://geoffreview.com/movies/bullet-laced-dreams-daang-dokyu): In “Bullet-Laced Dreams”, filmmakers Cha Escala and Kristoffer Brugada show the hardships that Lumad Children from Mindanao face, as they flee from armed conflicts and get separated from their families; and their fight to preserve their indigenous way of life. The film debut last October 2 at the Daang Dokyu Festival of Philippine Documentaries. It is well-timed as the Philippines observes October as the National Indigenous Peoples Month. 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