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  • WATCH: Kirby Absorbs Real-Life Objects in ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’ Game Trailer

    The pink hero Kirby is back on an all-new adventure that takes his abilities to the next level in Kirby and The Forgotten Land!

    Nintendo has just released a new trailer for the upcoming game, which reveals the Mouthful Mode, which allows Kirby to inhale real-life objects and use them to the powerful puffball’s advantage. Aside from this new power, the trailer also showcased Kirby’s copy abilities that can be evolved! Watch the trailer below:

    As the trailer revealed, Kirby can now stuff his mouth with cars which allows him to zoom around and run over obstacles; vending machines that allow him to shoot cans; cones that can pierce through pipes; and so much more! Meanwhile, evolving Kirby’s copy abilities gives him more damaging power, and also changes his appearance. With Kirby’s new powers, your mission is to rescue the Waddle Dees who were kidnapped by the mysterious Beast Pack.

    Kirby and The Forgotten Land is set for release on the Nintendo Switch this March 25. The game is available now for pre-order via the Nintendo eShop.

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  • GUIDE: Where to Order Grazing Boxes and Deli Platters in Metro Manila

    Whether it’s for special occasion or just a normal evening at home, you can never go wrong with grazing boxes. What’s great about this spread is there’s an assortment of cheese and charcuterie that will tickle your taste buds. Sure, you can make a platter at home to customize everything to your liking but if you don’t have the time and energy to do so, there are a handful of shops in Manila that will gladly take this off your back!

    They use a variety of good quality ingredients that are beautifully prepared in boxes or trays, and you can even give them special requests. So, if you’re planning to stay in by yourself, celebrate something special with your S.O, or looking to have a great time with your amigas, check out these shops that offer a great pair for your favorite bottle of wine:

    ALSO READ:
    Where to Order Wine in Metro Manila for Valentine’s Day 2022

    Apéritif

    Instagram | Website

    AP Grazing Table

    Instagram | Order Form

    By The Plattr

    Instagram

    CASED

    Instagram

    Cater and Graze

    Instagram

    Cheese Box

    Instagram | Catalog

    CHEESEMESA by Dindin

    Instagram

    Edible Box Co.

    Instagram | Order Form

    Grazing Box MNL

    Instagram

    Grazed PH

    Instagram

    La Mar Rosa

    Instagram

    La Platteria

    Instagram

    Paulino Premium

    Instagram

    Sweet Treats by Cheery

    Instagram

    The Grazing Home

    Instagram

  • Valentine’s Day 2022: Where to Order Flowers Online in Metro Manila

    As much as people hate to admit it, they actually love receiving flowers. May it be for a special occasion (like the upcoming Valentine’s Day) or just an ordinary day, receiving one will surely make anyone’s day a little bit better. If you’re already a bit pressured on what to get your S.O., choose from a romantic bundle of roses or a well-arranged bouquet from these talented florists:

    Accents With A Flourish

    They specialize in fresh and dried floral arrangements, handiworks, and decorative pieces for your spaces and celebrations. If you want to be less traditional, they even offer a money bouquet! Who doesn’t want to receive a money bouquet?!

    For orders, message them on Instagram or call at 09175928460.

    Bloomingails

    For the entire month of February, Bloomingails have come up with a Valentine’s Collection with over 20 arrangements to choose from. It starts with a budget-friendly P2,200 bouquet and the grandest one at P17,640! If you’re pressed for time, they offer same-day delivery as long as you order before 12nn!

    For orders, visit their website.

    Blooms by Agi

    Your loved ones only deserve the best! Choose from a beautiful selection of Signature Bouquets, Bloom Balloon Box, Inifinity, and Bloom Box. They use different fresh flowers to make each arrangement unique and lush.

    For orders, visit their Instagram. View their Valentine’s Day catalog here.

    Dalagang Bukid

    If you want to gift exquisite flowers while also supporting local growers, check out Dalagang Bukid. And since their flowers are locally sourced, they’re very affordable too! Their Valentine’s Day arrangements range from P999 to P7,999 only.

    For orders, visit their website.

    Designer Blooms

    For 2022, they’re focusing on their newest offering — Preserved Bouquets and Elegant Terrariums. Proven to stand the test of time, these arrangements do not easily wilt nor lose their scent quickly. Perfect to make Valentine’s memories that last! 

    ALSO READ:
    Designer Blooms Unveils Their Valentine’s Day Collection

    For orders, visit their Instagram.

    Garden Studio PH

    If you’re looking for something unique, add Garden Studio’s V-day Flower Basket to your cart!

    For orders, visit their Instagram.

    Te Amo

    Experience an elevated floral experience with Te Amo. For Valentine’s Day, choose from their fresh or preserved flower collection. They have sunflowers, roses, tulips, and more.

    For orders, visit their website.

  • 2022 Oscar Nominations: Full List of The Academy Award Nominees

    Another year, another Oscars! This year’s nominees for the revered Academy Awards have just been announced via the Oscars’ digital platforms with Leslie Jordan and Tracee Ellis Ross hosting the event. If you’re ready to place your bets on which films, actors, and filmmakers will be bringing home the trophies, we’ve got you covered! Here’s the full list of nominees for the 94th Academy Awards:

    Performance by an actor in a leading role

    • Javier Bardem in “Being the Ricardos”
    • Benedict Cumberbatch in “The Power of the Dog”
    • Andrew Garfield in “tick, tick…BOOM!”
    • Will Smith in “King Richard”
    • Denzel Washington in “The Tragedy of Macbeth”

    Performance by an actress in a leading role

    • Jessica Chastain in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”
    • Olivia Colman in “The Lost Daughter”
    • Penélope Cruz in “Parallel Mothers”
    • Nicole Kidman in “Being the Ricardos”
    • Kristen Stewart in “Spencer”

    Achievement in directing

    • Belfast – Kenneth Branagh
    • Drive My Car – Ryusuke Hamaguchi
    • Licorice Pizza – Paul Thomas Anderson
    • The Power of the Dog – Jane Campion
    • West Side Story – Steven Spielberg

    Best motion picture of the year

    • “Belfast” – Laura Berwick, Kenneth Branagh, Becca Kovacik and Tamar Thomas, Producers
    • “CODA” – Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi and Patrick Wachsberger, Producers
    • “Don’t Look Up” – Adam McKay and Kevin Messick, Producers
    • “Drive My Car” – Teruhisa Yamamoto, Producer
    • “Dune” – Mary Parent, Denis Villeneuve and Cale Boyter, Producers
    • “King Richard” – Tim White, Trevor White and Will Smith, Producers
    • “Licorice Pizza” – Sara Murphy, Adam Somner and Paul Thomas Anderson, Producers
    • “Nightmare Alley” – Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale and Bradley Cooper, Producers
    • “The Power of the Dog” – Jane Campion, Tanya Seghatchian, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning and Roger Frappier, Producers
    • “West Side Story” – Steven Spielberg and Kristie Macosko Krieger, Producers

    Performance by an actor in a supporting role

    • Ciarán Hinds in “Belfast”
    • Troy Kotsur in “CODA”
    • Jesse Plemons in “The Power of the Dog”
    • J.K. Simmons in “Being the Ricardos”
    • Kodi Smit-McPhee in “The Power of the Dog”

    Performance by an actress in a supporting role

    • Jessie Buckley in “The Lost Daughter”
    • Ariana DeBose in “West Side Story”
    • Judi Dench in “Belfast”
    • Kirsten Dunst in “The Power of the Dog”
    • Aunjanue Ellis in “King Richard”

    Best animated feature film of the year

    • Encanto – Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Yvett Merino and Clark Spencer
    • Flee – Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Monica Hellström, Signe Byrge Sørensen and Charlotte De La Gournerie
    • Luca – Enrico Casarosa and Andrea Warren
    • The Mitchells vs. the Machines – Mike Rianda, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Kurt Albrecht
    • Raya and the Last Dragon – Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho

    Achievement in cinematography

    • Dune – Greig Fraser
    • Nightmare Alley – Dan Laustsen
    • The Power of the Dog – Ari Wegner
    • The Tragedy of Macbeth – Bruno Delbonnel
    • West Side Story – Janusz Kaminski

    Achievement in costume design

    • Cruella – Jenny Beavan
    • Cyrano – Massimo Cantini Parrini and Jacqueline Durran
    • Dune – Jacqueline West and Robert Morgan
    • Nightmare Alley – Luis Sequeira
    • West Side Story – Paul Tazewell

    Best documentary feature

    • Ascension – Jessica Kingdon, Kira Simon-Kennedy and Nathan Truesdell
    • Attica – Stanley Nelson and Traci A. Curry
    • Flee – Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Monica Hellström, Signe Byrge Sørensen and Charlotte De La Gournerie
    • Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) – Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Joseph Patel, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein
    • Writing with Fire – Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh

    Best documentary short subject

    • Audible – Matt Ogens and Geoff McLean
    • Lead Me Home – Pedro Kos and Jon Shenk
    • The Queen of Basketball – Ben Proudfoot
    • Three Songs for Benazir – Elizabeth Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei
    • When We Were Bullies – Jay Rosenblatt

    Achievement in film editing

    • Don’t Look Up – Hank Corwin
    • Dune – Joe Walker
    • King Richard – Pamela Martin
    • The Power of the Dog – Peter Sciberras
    • tick, tick…BOOM! – Myron Kerstein and Andrew Weisblum

    Best international feature film of the year

    • Drive My Car – Japan
    • Flee – Denmark
    • The Hand of God – Italy
    • Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom – Bhutan
    • The Worst Person in the World – Norway

    Achievement in makeup and hairstyling

    • Coming 2 America – Mike Marino, Stacey Morris and Carla Farmer
    • Cruella – Nadia Stacey, Naomi Donne and Julia Vernon
    • Dune – Donald Mowat, Love Larson and Eva von Bahr
    • The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Linda Dowds, Stephanie Ingram and Justin Raleigh
    • House of Gucci – Göran Lundström, Anna Carin Lock and Frederic Aspiras

    Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)

    • Don’t Look Up – Nicholas Britell
    • Dune – Hans Zimmer
    • Encanto – Germaine Franco
    • Parallel Mothers – Alberto Iglesias
    • The Power of the Dog – Jonny Greenwood

    Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)

    • “Be Alive” from “King Richard” – Music and Lyric by DIXSON and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
    • “Dos Oruguitas” from “Encanto” – Music and Lyric by Lin-Manuel Miranda
    • “Down To Joy” from “Belfast” – Music and Lyric by Van Morrison
    • “No Time To Die” from “No Time to Die” – Music and Lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell
    • “Somehow You Do” from “Four Good Days” – Music and Lyric by Diane Warren

    Achievement in production design

    • “Dune” Production Design: Patrice Vermette; Set Decoration: Zsuzsanna Sipos
    • “Nightmare Alley” Production Design: Tamara Deverell; Set Decoration: Shane Vieau
    • “The Power of the Dog” Production Design: Grant Major; Set Decoration: Amber Richards
    • “The Tragedy of Macbeth” Production Design: Stefan Dechant; Set Decoration: Nancy Haigh
    • “West Side Story” Production Design: Adam Stockhausen; Set Decoration: Rena DeAngelo

    Best animated short film

    • Affairs of the Art – Joanna Quinn and Les Mills
    • Bestia – Hugo Covarrubias and Tevo Díaz
    • Boxballet – Anton Dyakov
    • Robin Robin – Dan Ojari and Mikey Please
    • The Windshield Wiper – Alberto Mielgo and Leo Sanchez

    Best live-action short film

    • Ala Kachuu – Take and Run – Maria Brendle and Nadine Lüchinger
    • The Dress – Tadeusz Łysiak and Maciej Ślesicki
    • The Long Goodbye – Aneil Karia and Riz Ahmed
    • On My Mind – Martin Strange-Hansen and Kim Magnusson
    • Please Hold – K.D. Dávila and Levin Menekse

    Achievement in sound

    • Belfast – Denise Yarde, Simon Chase, James Mather and Niv Adiri
    • Dune – Mac Ruth, Mark Mangini, Theo Green, Doug Hemphill and Ron Bartlett
    • No Time to Die – Simon Hayes, Oliver Tarney, James Harrison, Paul Massey and Mark Taylor
    • The Power of the Dog – Richard Flynn, Robert Mackenzie and Tara Webb
    • West Side Story – Tod A. Maitland, Gary Rydstrom, Brian Chumney, Andy Nelson and Shawn Murphy

    Achievement in visual effects

    • Dune – Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor and Gerd Nefzer
    • Free Guy – Swen Gillberg, Bryan Grill, Nikos Kalaitzidis and Dan Sudick
    • No Time to Die – Charlie Noble, Joel Green, Jonathan Fawkner and Chris Corbould
    • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – Christopher Townsend, Joe Farrell, Sean Noel Walker and Dan Oliver
    • Spider-Man: No Way Home – Kelly Port, Chris Waegner, Scott Edelstein and Dan Sudick

    Adapted screenplay

    • CODA – Screenplay by Siân Heder
    • Drive My Car – Screenplay by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Takamasa Oe
    • Dune – Screenplay by Jon Spaihts and Denis Villeneuve and Eric Roth
    • The Lost Daughter – Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • The Power of the Dog – Written by Jane Campion

    Original screenplay

    • Belfast – Written by Kenneth Branagh
    • Don’t Look Up – Screenplay by Adam McKay; Story by Adam McKay & David Sirota
    • King Richard – Written by Zach Baylin
    • Licorice Pizza – Written by Paul Thomas Anderson
    • The Worst Person in the World – Written by Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier

    For more information, visit the Oscars website or follow The Academy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  • 10 of the Best Shows & Movies Based on Video Games

    Aside from superhero films and movie reboots, pop culture fans might also notice the current trend of turning more video games into films and shows. With upcoming titles such as Uncharted starring Tom Holland, the Super Mario film with Chris Pratt, and The Last of Us TV series, we can’t help but be excited to see how our favorite video games will expand into our screens. But if you’re a bit late on checking out such titles based on video games, this list could be your starting point!

    Movies

    Pokemon: Detective Pikachu

    Watch it on Netflix

    Based on the popular Nintendo game franchise, this Hollywood film follows Tim who searches for his missing father with the help of a talking Pikachu voiced by Ryan Reynolds. As they try to uncover the truth, they get dragged into a conspiracy surrounding the powerful Mewtwo.

    Sonic The Hedgehog Movie

    Watch it on Netflix

    Sonic The Hedgehog is another video game icon that got a big-screen treatment. The film centers on Sonic who got stuck in the human world and must defeat the mad scientist Dr. Robotnik who plans to use his power of speed for world domination.

    Mortal Kombat

    Watch it on HBO GO

    Mortal Kombat just got a new film adaptation last year. It tells the story of MMA fighter Cole Young who finds himself being hunted by the vicious Sub-Zero. He then finds sanctuary in the temple of Lord Raiden where he must train with other great champions to take on the enemies of the Outworld.

    Tomb Raider

    The famous Tomb Raider franchise also received a recent film revamp in 2018. In this film, the fierce Lara Croft must embark on a journey to a mythical island and find the fabled tomb that his father was trying to uncover before he vanished.

    Resident Evil

    Watch it on Netflix

    The Resident Evil video games have spawned a popular film franchise starring Milla Jovovich. The movies kicked off with a commando team trying to suppress the Umbrella Corporation’s zombie virus in an underground genetics laboratory.

    Series

    The Witcher

    Watch it on Netflix

    The series follows the intertwining stories of the monster hunter Geralt, Princess Ciri, and the sorceress Yennefer, whose fates are bound by destiny. As evil forces pursue Princess Ciri for her mystical powers, Geralt must step up and protect her.

    Arcane

    Watch it on Netflix

    Based on the characters of the hit online game League of Legends, this animated series follows the sisters Vi and Jinx who find themselves on the opposing sides of a brewing war over conflicting ideologies and arcane technology.

    Castlevania

    Watch it on Netflix

    Inspired by the popular video game franchise of the same name, this dark fantasy series follows the vampire hunter Trevor Belmont who must save a city from otherworldly beasts unleashed by Dracula himself.

    Pokemon

    Pokemon is a long-running anime series based on the iconic video game franchise. The show follows the adventures of Ash Ketchum who, alongside his Pikachu, embarks on a quest to become a Pokemon Master.

    Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness

    Watch it on Netflix

    This animated adaptation of the Resident Evil video games puts the spotlight on Claire and Leon as they team up to stop a possible zombie outbreak while they uncover a military conspiracy.

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  • TV Guide: Movies Showing From February 7 to 13, 2022

    Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from February 7 to 13, 2022.

    February 7, Monday

    Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    Sandy Veloso (Kim Chiu) is a modern-day ugly duckling who is obsessed with her boyfriend. After being dumped by her beau, Sandy is left to ponder why she feels unwanted. Matters turn worse for Sandy when she gets laid off from the company she is working in.

    Tenet
    (5:40pm, HBO)
    A secret agent is given a single word as his weapon and sent to prevent the onset of World War III. He must travel through time and bend the laws of nature in order to be successful in his mission.

    February 8, Tuesday

    Gravity
    (12:50pm, HBO)
    Dr. Ryan Stone is a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky, helming his last flight before retirement. Then, during a routine space walk by the pair, disaster strikes: The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Ryan and Matt stranded in deep space with no link to Earth and no hope of rescue. As fear turns to panic, they realize that the only way home may be to venture further into space.

    This Time
    (3pm, PBO)
    Childhood friends start having feelings for each other, but a long-distance relationship becomes a great challenge for both of them.

    You Changed My Life
    (3pm, Cinema One)
    Miggy and Laida settle into their lives as a couple, but their successful careers soon threaten to tear them apart.

    February 9, Wednesday

    Oblivion
    (12pm, HBO)
    In the year 2077, Jack Harper works as a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. Jack has two weeks left before his mission ends and he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony. However, Jack’s concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. The woman’s arrival triggers a chain of events that culminates in Jack’s nearly single-handed battle to save mankind.

    Paano Na Kaya
    (1pm, Cinema One)
    Two longtime friends become romantically involved after he gets dumped by a girlfriend.

    Para Sa Broken Hearted
    (3:30pm, PBO)
    Three interwoven stories of broken hearts tackle the pain of heartbreak, acceptance, moving on, and the courage of loving again.

    Hello, Love, Goodbye
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    A bartender and a domestic helper of Filipino origin living in Hong Kong find themselves falling in love, but they each have different plans for their future.

    February 10, Thursday

    Bloody Crayons
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A seemingly tight-knit group of college friends goes to an island to shoot a horror short film. But their world turns upside down when one of them gets killed after playing the Bloody Crayons Game.

    Babe, I Love You
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    A wealthy architecture professor falls in love with a working-class woman (Anne Curtis) who works as a promo girl.

    The Purge
    (10:45pm, HBO)
    In an America ravaged by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period during which all criminal activity — including murder — is legal. James Sandin and his family face the ultimate test when an intruder drags the vicious outside world into their home. James, Mary and their two children struggle to survive the night while trying not to turn into monsters like the ones they are striving to avoid.

    February 11, Friday

    Maria Leonora Teresa
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    Faith, Julio, and Stella are given life-sized dolls to cope with a tragedy, but the toys are controlled by a sinister master.

    Pixels
    (7:15pm, HBO)
    When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner, to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist in an all-out battle to save the planet.

    February 12, Saturday

    Block Z
    (5pm, Cinema One)
    A group of university students must band together in order to survive a deadly viral disease outbreak.

    Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
    (5:05pm, HBO)
    Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves – or they’ll be stuck in the game forever.

    Seven Sundays
    (9pm, Cinema One)
    Siblings reunite when their father is diagnosed with cancer, and must settle old issues as they spend time together.

    February 13, Sunday

    The Equalizer 2
    (1:10pm, HBO)
    If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall’s past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer — his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who’ll stop at nothing to destroy him.

    Beauty in a Bottle
    (3pm, Cinema One)
    Three women struggle with insecurities as they get caught up in the craze over a new beauty product.

    The Hows of Us
    (7pm, Cinema One)
    A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

    The Day After Valentine’s
    (9:30pm, PBO)
    Two perfect strangers form an unlikely friendship at an Airbnb, which leads them to overcome their personal issues around racism and misogyny in their home lives.

  • What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of Feb. 7 to 13, 2022

    Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.

    If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from February 7 to 13, 2022!

    Netflix

    Child of Kamiari Month (Film)

    February 8 | Watch it here

    This anime movie follows a young girl who, a year after losing her mother, must journey across Japan and get to the sacred land of Izumo where the annual gathering of gods takes place.

    Love Vs. Stars (Series)

    February 9 | Watch it here

    This Filipino rom-com stars Miles Ocampo as Luna who always believes what the stars tell her. When her best friend, played by Khalil Ramos, confesses his love for her, he gets rejected because astrology deems them incompatible.

    Love and Leashes (Film)

    February 11 | Watch it here

    This naughty South Korean flick stars Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun who finds herself becoming a dominatrix after she starts an office romance with a submissive co-worker played by Lee Jun-Young.

    Inventing Anna

    February 11 | Watch it here

    From Shonda Rhimes comes this limited series based on a New York article. It follows a journalist who tracks down the story of Anna Delvey, who was able to convince New York’s elite that she was a German heiress.

    Forecasting Love and Weather

    February 12 | Watch it here

    This new K-drama starring Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Bak, and Yura centers on the people working at the  Korea Meteorological Administration. Jin Ha-kyung, who just suffered from a brutal break-up, decides not to participate in an office romance again, but that is before the attractive newcomer Lee Si-woo joins the team.

    Twenty Five Twenty One (Series)

    February 12 | Watch it here

    Another new K-drama, Twenty Five Twenty One stars Nam Joo-hyuk of Start-Up and Kim Tae-ri of Space Sweepers. Set during the peak of the East Asian Financial crisis in 1998, the series mainly revolves around an 18-year-old fencer who meets a 22-year-old man trying to rebuild his life– and how their relationship evolves in the span of three years.

    HBO GO

    KIMI (Film)

    February 10 | Watch it here

    Zoë Kravitz stars as an agoraphobic tech worker who discovers a violent crime through recorded evidence. But when her report does not push through, she must do the thing she fears the most: leave her apartment.

    The Girl Before

    February 10 | Watch it here

    A traumatized woman gets the chance to move into an ultra-minimalist house designed by a mysterious architect. But after a shocking discovery, she fears that her fate would be the same as the girl before who died in the house.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQCQgth8baA

    Upstream

    Kun Maupay Man It Panahon / Wether The Weather is Fine (Film)

    February 9 | Watch it here

    After Typhoon Haiyan ravages his coastal town, Miguel searches for his mother Norma and his beloved Andrea to flee to the big city before another storm arrives.

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  • Valentine’s Day 2022: Hotel Dining Deals and Promos in Metro Manila

    Love is in the air once again as we are days away from Valentine’s Day! Metro Manila is under Alert Level 2 until February 15th, allowing folks to safely celebrate the season of romance with the ease of restrictions in restaurants and hotels.

    If you’re still undecided where to spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart, here are some hotel dining deals to check out in the metro: 

    Raffles and Fairmont Makati

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    Mirèio at Raffles Makati will feature different multi-course dinners on February 14, from 5pm to 10pm. Your dinner date will enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline, and have the option to choose among the two meal sets for the night: the 3-course Dariella set, which includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert, for Php3,400 per person; and the 6-course Lovella dinner for Php5,400 per person, which adds soup, fish and a palate cleanser.

    Reservations are required for guaranteed seating. Visit https://mireioatraffles.com/tablereservations-2 for information on table bookings.

    Makati Diamond Residences

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    Alfred Restaurant is offering a romantic 5-course dinner which includes a glass of wine and a token for the ladies. The special dinner includes soup, appetizers, main course, and dessert: begin your evening with bouillabaisse with sauce rouille, savor your US Beef tenderloin with chantrelle, and have a sweet ending with a red velvet cake.

    The Valentine’s Day Special is P2,500 net per person, available on February 14, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. For inquiries and reservations, call +632 5317 0999, Viber +63917 636 4875, or email dine@makatidiamond.com.

    Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

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    Café Pronto‘s featured cake for the month of February is Red Berries in Belgian Chocolate Cake, priced at P1,840. The cake of the month is now available, call (632) 7720 7777 or send a direct message via Facebook to order.

    Diamond Hotel Philippines

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    Corniche buffet restaurant is making Valentine’s celebrations more special. Corniche Valentine’s Buffet is priced at Php 3,380 net per person for Lunch and Dinner when you book your table from February 10-16, 2022. The hotel is also offering special Valentine-themed desserts such as a Valentine’s Smash Box (P1,500) and a Strawberry Yuzu Cream Cake (P2,800).

    Call restaurant reservations at (632) 8-528-3000 ext. 1121 or 09757921473 (9 AM to 5 PM only). Book your seats and order your treat online at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com.

    Discovery Suites

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    Enjoy an ultimate steak-cation at Discovery Suites with a lavish 5-course set dinner at 22 Prime. On February 14 & 15, Executive Chef Gerwin Bailon is curating a dinner of Baked Oyster, Salmon Crudo, Broccoli Soup, and Sous Vide SRF Wagyu Hanging Tender. Ending your dinner on a sweet note with petit fours featuring a selection of our signature desserts. The set dinner is priced at P6,000 nett good for 2 persons, with an option to include free-flow of wine for only P1,500 nett per person or a bouquet of fresh flowers for only P1,800 nett per person. 

    Be one of the first ten (10) early love birds to confirm a reservation on or before February 7 to get a complimentary bottle of wine.  Premium seats by the window are available at P8,500 nett for two (2) persons inclusive of a FREE bottle of wine and a rose.

    Couples can also bring their staycation and date game to the next level by booking an overnight stay in a 1-Bedroom Suite and have a private 4-course steak dinner by 22 Prime for 2 for only P9,999 per night. For inquiries and reservations call +63 2 719 6822, e-mail ds-fnb@discovery.com.ph, or visit https://www.discoverysuites.com/love-alert-level22/.

    Manila Marriott Hotel

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    Experience “All Ways Valentine’s” as Marriott offers a variety of packages and promos for their food outlets and accommodations. For seafood lovers, indulge in Oceans of Love Dinner Buffet (P2,944 net per person) at Marriott Cafe, or avail of the Steak and Lobster Love Box (P5,888 net good for 2) for pickup, takeaway, or delivery. Those seeking a lush staycation can book the Stay in Love Room Package (P15,000++) per night that also includes sparkling wine, long-stemmed roses, F&B credits, and a late checkout.  

    Hotel Okura

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    Hotel Okura Manila’s SORA Rooftop will host a special al fresco four-course dinner and pairing under the stars. Dinner reservations are now available for February 11 to 15, 2022; Two days advance reservation and pre-payment are required.

    The hotel is also offering a Valentine’s Room Package, when you book and stay from February 11 to 20. Rates start at P15,000. For inquiries, please call +63 2 5318 2888 / +63 917 818 9868 or email fb@hotelokuramanila.com.

    Discovery Primea

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    Flame goes al fresco as you fall in love under the stars this coming Valentine season. Partake in a five-course Valentine dinner by Chef Luis Chikiamco for P2,800++ per person, inclusive of a box of Chocolate-Espresso Madeleines by Pastry Chef Ann Garcia.

    Flame Al Fresco’s Valentine menu is available on February 12 and 14, 2022, with limited seats available. Call +63 2 7955 8888 or email primea.restaurants@discovery.com.ph to reserve your table. View the menu and explore more of Discovery Primea’s Valentine offers at https://bit.ly/LoveRomanceAtPrimea.

    Grand Hyatt Manila

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    Take home sweet treats for your sweetheart with Grand Hyatt Manila’s Dine at Home menu for Valentine’s Day, featuring exquisite gifts and indulgent treats like decadent chocolates, designer cake, classic bouquets, and swoon-worthy hampers. Available through Dine at Home until 14 February 2022. Call 8838 1234 or visit bit.ly/DineAtHomeGHM to view offers and shop online.

    Sheraton Manila Hotel

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    The Love Month at Sheraton includes Vubble for Two where couples can enjoy a romantic evening set in one of their signature Vubble Pods. The four-course dinner features an Italian feast paired with a glass of red or sparkling wine. Vubble for Two is priced at P6,000 per person and is available from February 11 to 14, 2022, from 5pm to 10pm. For inquiries and reservations call 0917-8486404 / 7239 7788 loc. 7096

    For the sweet tooth, the featured cake for February is a chocolate moist cake filled with amaretto whipped ganache, cream cheese frosting, and buttercream. Order this for P1,500 nett at Bakery by The Lounge. For orders, please call 0917 859 7496.

    See more of Sheraton’s Valentine offers here: https://bit.ly/3rZ7Mx1.

  • GUIDE: Where to Order Wine in Metro Manila for Valentine’s Day 2022

    It’s the season of love again and once we start planning for that intimate Valentine’s date, we can’t picture it without a bottle of wine on the table. Of course, you’d want premium quality wine for the most special person in your life, so if you’re searching for stores that offer such bottles around the metro, we’ve got a list to help you out. On this list, we’ve rounded up stores where you can order your wine for Valentine’s Day!

    Bombvinos

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    Boozy

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    Dr. Wine

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    Glass Wine Lounge

    Instagram | Tel. #: 02-8525-(9463) | Phone #: 0917-185-9463

    Winery.PH

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    JC Wines

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    La Sangria Manila

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    Ralph’s Wines & Spirits

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    Ralphs Wines and Spirits
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    Vino.PH

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    Wine Depot

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    Wine Drop

    Instagram | Online Shop

    Wine.MNL

    Instagram (DM for orders) | Menu

    Wine Story

    Instagram | Online Shop

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  • Shows and Movies Coming To HBO GO This February 2022

    Are you always on the lookout for new shows and movies to stream? HBO GO has it covered! From award-winning comedy series and fantasy action drama to new seasons of existing series, there are just so many to look forward to this February on the streaming platform.

    Kimi

    Premieres February 10 on HBO Go

    Directed by Steven Soderbergh, it follows a tech worker with agoraphobia who discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime but is met with resistance when she tries to report it. Seeking justice, she must do the thing she fears the most: leave her apartment. Kimi stars Zoë Kravitz, Erika Christensen, Rita Wilson, Devin Ratray ; India de Beaufort.

    The Girl Before

    Premieres February 10 on HBO Go

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    Directed by Lisa Brühlmann, it is a 4-part television thriller adaptation created by J.P. Delaney. A traumatized woman falls in love with an extraordinary minimalist house that remains under the spell of the architect who originally designed it. But not everything may be as it seems. It casts Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mark Stanley, Ben Hardy, and Rakhee Thakrar.

    Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam

    Premieres February 11 on HBO Go

    Directed by Peter Rida Michail, The Teen Titans are visited by the Nerdlucks, the Space Jam villains who tried to capture Michael Jordan, and the Looney Tunes. Astonished to discover his fellow Titans have never seen Space Jam, Cyborg organizes an exclusive watch party.

    Judas and The Black Messiah

    Premieres February 12 on HBO Go

    Directed by Shaka King, the film centers on William O’Neal who infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton. It casts Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, and Jesse Plemons.

    Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In

    Premieres February 17 on HBO Go

    Directed by Jason Ferguson, this is a look at how Glasgow boy Sir Alex Ferguson became one of the greatest football coaches of all time. Recovering from a cerebral hemorrhage, Sir Alex makes an account of his life and career for his son Jason.

    Gully

    Premieres February 19 on HBO Go

    Directed by Nabil Elderkin, it follows three teens living in LA who wreak a hedonistic riot across the city over the course of 48 hours, unbound by societal norms. It stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jacob Latimore, and Charlie Plummer.

    Jungleland

    Premieres February 26 on HBO Go

    Directed by Max Winkler, Jungleland revolves around Lion and his manager/brother Stan in debt to a local crime boss after a devastating loss in the ring. They are then forced to risk it all in a bare-knuckle boxing tournament as they fight for a better life. It stars Charlie Hunnam, Jack O’Connell, Jessica Barden, Jonathan Majors, and John Callum.