After the epic episode that concluded Volume 1 of Stranger Things season 4, we cannot wait to see how the battle between Vecna and the gang will all play out.
To further excite fans, Netflix has dropped a sneak peek teaser trailer for the second volume of this season, giving us fleeting glimpses of the dangers the group has to face towards the conclusion of season 4. Watch it below:
Stranger Thing season 4 finds the gang divided, with the Byers and Eleven moving to California after the most recent events in Hawkins that took the life of Billy and Hopper (or so they thought). Mike and Dustin join a DND club, Lucas becomes friends with the jocks, while Max continues to keep to herself. But as they face new problems growing up, a new threat from the Upside Down emerges– the humanlike creature Vecna.
After unmasking Vecna in the last episode of Volume 1, we can only brace ourselves for the big face-off between him and Eleven. Stranger Things 4, Volume 2 will start streaming on Netflix this July 1.
It’s been a little over a year since delivery-only online restaurant group MadEats launched. Now, MadEats ventures into the world of physical stores, starting with one of their most popular brands – Dot Coffee.
After delivering 1000 cups of coffee from only one ghost kitchen during its first week of operations, Dot Coffee has finally opened its very own kiosk in W City Center in Bonifacio Global City. The brand’s vision still remains, and it’s for it to be the #1 tech-enabled high-quality coffee brand for delivery and takeout in the Philippines. They are set to open more Dot Coffee kiosks all over the metro in the next few months.
Dot Coffee has since added more drinks to their ever-growing coffee lineup, including a Cuatro Leches Latte with a dairy-free equivalent. They also have new latte flavors like the Burnt Vanilla, Butterscotch, and Wake Me Up has four shots of espresso and a splash of milk.
For non-coffee drinkers, new options include a refreshing Creamy Ube Coconut, Salted Caramel Mocha, and more flavors for their line of Horchata drinks. And of course, sipping on drinks wouldn’t be complete without munching on some sweets. An exclusive at their W City Center branch, they have released layered dessert bars that come in three flavors — Black & White, a brownie and a blondie layer; a zesty Calamansi Cheesecake; and Peanute Butter Monkey Bar, a peanut butter brownie with a banana bread layer.
Customers will also be able to pick up their coffee and order for delivery via madeats.co, GrabFood, and foodpanda. Dot Coffee will also be launching an app so getting your coffee fix will be even easier.
Dot Coffee is located at W City Center, Bonifacio Global City. It is open daily from 7am to 8pm. Follow them on Facebook and on Instagram for exclusive offers and updates.
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and whenever Dad’s special day gets nearer, we begin to ask ourselves: What gift would he like to receive? Well, if you’re trying to answer that very question, maybe we could help you out! We’ve listed down some nice gifts that you could give your old man this day of the Dads!
1. Premium liquor
If there’s something many dads share, it’s their love for a cold glass of liquor. Make him happy with a bottle or a bundle of premium alcoholic drinks– be it whisky, rum, wine, or the good old beer! You can order liquor online via Boozy‘s website, Lazada, and Shopee stores.
Budget: Prices start at around P250
Photos: Boozy website
2. A leather wallet
One of dad’s few accessories when going out is a reliable wallet, that’s why gifting him with a new one is a great idea. You can not go wrong with a wallet that’s classy and lasts, like this bi-fold wallet from Playboy which is made with genuine leather and has an RFID blocker. You can order it now with 20% off for only P791, plus more choices at Zalora.
Budget: P791
Photos: Zalora website
3. A pair of kicks
Shoes are the ideal gift for the dads out there who are always out and about. You can pick the best kicks that would suit them and their lifestyle, be it classy leather shoes, a pair of rubber shoes, or some cool sneakers for the sneakerhead dads out there. Check out some great choices via the Zalora website.
Budget: P400 – P40,000
Photos: Zalora website
4. A man-pering kit
Dads nowadays could really appreciate some pampering, grooming, and self-care products! For this gift, you can prepare a box with the following: facial wash for men (P238), moisturizing creme (P219), pomade (P47), body spray (P85), a new razor (P65), and shaving cream (P128). If dad is also maintaining a glorious beard, you can throw in a beard oil (P978) in there as well.
Budget: P782 – P1,760
Photos: Nivea, Bench, and Strawberry Net on Shopee Mall
5. A sleek smartwatch
If your dad has been sporting a classic watch for years, maybe it’s time for an upgrade! Gift them a smartwatch that is not only equipped with features to monitor their health and make shortcut commands to their phones, but also simulates the classy look of the classic watches. With this in mind, Xiaomi’s Smart Watch S1 is worth checking out. Check it out on Shopee Mall or visit a Mi Store near you.
Budget: P10,999
Photo: Xiaomi on Shopee Mall
6. An Insulated Tumbler
Whether it’s for water, coffee, or even an alcoholic drink, an insulated bottle would sure come in handy for every dad out there. Aquaflask’s bottles can keep beverages hot for 12 hours and cold for 24 hours, perfect for long trips, gym sessions, or just a long day at work. You can order this on Shopee and Lazada, or by visiting one of these malls.
Budget: P650 – P1,300
Photos: AquaFlask on LazMall
7. Stylish sunglasses
Cool dads can sport cool shades. If your father likes to incorporate sunglasses into his look, then you might want to consider giving him some brand new shades. Choose from Peculiar Eyewear’s lineup of affordable and stylish sunglasses that he could wear whenever he’s out and about. Purchase from their Shopee and Lazada shops, or through their website.
Budget: P153 – P680
Photo: Peculiar Eyewear on LazMall
8. A compact power bank
Another gift that would benefit dad is a power bank that he could easily carry around. Help him keep his devices going by gifting him this sleek and compact power bank from Anker– the Anker Powercore+ 10000. It also comes with a built-in Type-C USB cable, so dad doesn’t have to deal with the messy cables in his bag. It is currently available on Shopee for only P3,090.
Budget: P2,317
Photo: Anker on Shopee Mall
9. A shiny new helmet
If your dad makes his motorbike or bicycle trips a hobby, then a new helmet might be the perfect gift for him. Not only will it keep him safe on the road, he’ll also appreciate receiving a rad-looking helmet to match his ride. You can check out some nice cycling helmets from Decathlon and some cool motorcycle helmets from Gille.
Budget: P770 – P3,700
Photos: Gille and Decathlon on Shopee Mall.
10. A coffee maker
A treat for the coffee-loving fathers out there, this coffee maker from Hanabishi allows him to savor and sip brewed coffee any time of the day. This coffee maker can make up to 6 cups of coffee, perfect to keep a man alert throughout a long and busy day. Order it now on Shopee Mall for P799.
— Note: Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
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The joyful celebrations in the streets filled with rainbow flags, balloons, and people in all sorts of colorful outfits mark the much-awaited month for the LGBTQ+ community– Pride Month. To further celebrate Pride this month even when we’re comfortable on our couches at home, we could catch movies and shows that are diverse, inclusive, and touch on the issues that are relevant and relatable to the queer community. Below are such titles to consider watching this Pride Month!
LGBTQ Movies
Call Me By Your Name (2017)
Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer star in this Academy Award-winning film by Luca Guadagnino. Set in 1983, it tells the story of 17-year-old Elio (Chalamet) and doctoral student Oliver (Hammer). When Oliver interns for Elio’s father, the two young men discover an awakening within them that sparks romance upon their encounters. Stream it on Netflix.
Moonlight (2016)
The coming-of-age drama film Moonlight follows the young African-American man Chiron in his journey from childhood to manhood. Chiron transforms from a young boy neglected by his mother, to a teenager discovering his identity and sexuality, into a young man who must face his past relationships. The film stars Ashton Sanders and Mahershala Ali.
Pain and Glory (2019)
In Pain and Glory, Antonio Banderas plays an aging, gay film director who has been reflecting on his life since his body and mind began to decline alongside his plummeting career. In this state, the director recalls the tender moments of his past, remembering his loving mother, the love and loss he experienced along the way, and his journey in art and cinema– and how these all tie in to his gay identity.
Carol (2015)
Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett star in Todd Haynes’ Carol. In 1952, aspiring photographer Therese Belivet (Mara) gets captivated by the beautiful Carol Aird (Blanchett) who is searching for a doll for her daughter. When both their respective relationships begin to crumble, unexpected romance buds between the two.
A Fantastic Woman (2017)
In Fantastic Woman, transgender woman Marina who works as a waitress and a singer is forced to face the harsh judgments and intense scrutiny of the people around her as she mourns for the death of her boyfriend. Starring Daniela Vega as Marina, the film bagged the Best Foreign Language Film award at the Oscars back in 2018.
Love, Simon (2018)
Seventeen-year-old Simon Spier has not yet told his family and friends that he’s gay and a mysterious blackmailer threatens to out him to his entire school. To make things more complicated, he has fallen in love with an anonymous classmate he got to talk to online and is trying to uncover that person’s identity. Love, Simon stars Nick Robinson as Simon, with the direction of Greg Berlanti.
The Half of It (2020)
Alice Wu’s comedy coming-of-age romance film revolves around the shy, Chinese-American teen Ellie Chu. After football jock Paul makes her write a love letter for Aster, the girl he likes, Ellie soon finds herself in a very complicated position. While helping Paul become his best self as he tries to court Aster, Ellie has secretly fallen in love with Aster herself. Stream it on Netflix.
The Fear Street Trilogy (2021)
Last year, Netflix released this binge-worthy horror trilogy based on R.L. Stine’s bestselling book series. It revolves around the mysterious massacres that kept happening in the town of Shadyside. When Deena finds out that her former lover Sam, becomes involved in these killings, she tries to uncover the truth behind the crimes only to discover that a sinister force is tying all these tragedies across different generations. Stream it on Netflix.
LGBTQ Shows
Heartstopper
Based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels of the same name, this TV series which Oseman also created revolves around the romance between the young men Charlie and Nick. Attending a British all-boys school, the openly-gay Charlie is seated beside the school’s rugby star Nick, which starts a friendship turned romance between them. Stream it on Netflix.
Queer Eye
Queer Eye is a reality show filled with positive vibes from its Fab Five– fashion expert Tan France, grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness, food and wine expert Antoni Porowski, culture expert Karamo Brown, and design expert Bobby Berk. Together, the Fab Five changes the lives of people from different walks of life, giving them a full life makeover! Stream it on Netflix.
RuPaul’s Drag Race
This reality competition centers on RuPaul’s search for the next drag superstar. The chosen participants will have to compete in different mini and maxi challenges where they must exhibit their skills in different areas of drag performance until one drag queen remains! Stream it on Netflix.
Euphoria
Euphoria is the hit HBO drama that won Zendaya an Emmy for Best Actress. Zendaya plays Rue Bennett, a drug addict fresh out of rehab who has no plans of staying clean. The show follows Rue and the other teens around her as they navigate life, explore their sexualities, and face the challenges in their substance-strewn lives. Stream it on HBO GO.
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
The reboot of the 80s cartoon is widely recognized and appreciated by the LGBTQ+ community for its queer representation. The animated series centers around Adora, an orphan who was raised as a soldier for the tyrant Hordak. One fateful day, Adora finds a magic sword that transforms her into the Princess of Power She-Ra. Realizing how evil Hordak is, Adora joins the rebellion against him. Meanwhile, Adora’s close friend Catra felt betrayed when she left Hordak’s army, leading Catra to pursue the path of evil. Stream it on Netflix.
Sex Education
This popular series explores different topics about sex and sexuality through its rich roster of characters. The series starts off with the socially-awkward student, Otis, teaming up with the whip-smart Maeve to set up a secret sex therapy clinic. Soon, they find themselves creating a movement to produce a sex-positive environment in their school. Stream it on Netflix.
Elite
This Spanish YA series is also full of LGBTQ relationships viewers would love to see develop on the backdrop of its soapy drama and murder mystery. It begins with three working class students getting a scholarship at a school for the elites. On top of their struggles to fit in, things become more complicated when one of the students in their school turn up dead. Stream it on Netflix.
If you loved how Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series melded the modern world with Greek mythology, then here’s some great news: Tori Tadiar’s upcoming graphic novel series Highsummer is set to be published by Disney Books, the same publisher behind the Percy Jackson series and its spin-offs.
Photo: Tori Tadiar’s website
Set in a Filipininana junior high school, Highsummer follows the 12-year-old girl Mika who discovers that she can wake ancient gods and creatures from Philippine mythology, after trying to undo a curse she accidentally inflicted on her two classmates.
Filipina author-illustrator Tori Tadiar is known for her works such as Sagala which features gunslinging women in Filipiniana, and Twinkle Twinkle which follows a pair of twins who work in theater as they try to sell stardust to a mysterious patron. You can preview these titles for free on Penlab.
Tori Tadiar’s Highsummer is set to debut this 2024. For more updates on her works, you can follow Tori Tadiar on Facebook or visit her website, haitori.com.
Tucked away in the gardens of NBB Farm, a stone’s throw away from the ridge side restaurants that Tagaytay is frequented is the crown jewel of Cavite’s hidden gems, Don Limone Napa Grill.
This quaint restaurant is owned by husband and wife Allan and Betty who worked with their Executive Chef AJ Eugenio to create a menu that will take you to a Californian epicurean experience. It is the combination of fresh local produce, flavors from various influences, and cultural diversity that reflect the culinary landscape of California.
Upon entrance, you are immediately welcomed by colorful interiors and with the cool Tagaytay breeze, you will think you have been transported to the West Coast. They also have a wine cellar which, at the time of our visit, houses 6,000 bottles of vino that they import and are exclusively available to them.
What To Order at Don Limone Napa Grill
Start with their Starter Sampler (P1,500), a huge serving of hummus, pico de Gallo, chicken liver terrine, eggplant tahini, chicken potato remoulade, labne tzatziki, and muhammara that’s meant for sharing with the entire table. Don’t miss out on their focaccia that’s fresh out of their recently opened Focacceria! While you’re at it, order a side of their signature quesadilla that’s worth sharing with the group as well. Choose from flavors like roast beef & garlic, chicken with onion, or the roasted mushroom & olives.
For the mains, some of their notable must-tries are the Chicken Fesenjoon, a sweet and slightly tangy chicken dish served on a bed of herby rice. There’s also the Porchetta, a melt-in-your-mouth Tuscan pork belly drizzled with a fruity merlot sauce sitting on a bed of savory rice. Other choices are the Fillet Mignon Steak, Fish Kabob, Tuna Delmonico, and the Surf & Turf. Their mains ranges from P885 to P1,395 but you’ll be surprised how huge the servings are, actually.
Don Limone Napa Grill is located at UNIT D, NBB FARM, Purok 122 Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines. They’re open from 11 am to 8 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday; and from 11 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. For reservations, call 0932 873 2316.
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Netflix’s Korean zombie thriller All of Us Are Dead has been renewed for a second season!
The streaming giant has just announced the return of the hit horror drama which topped Netflix charts around the world and remains one of the two Korean shows– following Squid Game— that are in Netflix’s Top 10 Most Popular Non-English TV Shows.
In season one, we were introduced to a number of students stuck inside their campus, Hyosan High, when a zombie outbreak began. It follows characters like Nam On-jo and her reliable childhood friend Lee Cheong-san, the popular and athletic Lee Su-hyeok, the studious loner Choi Nam-ra, and more. The season 1 finale left room for endless possibilities, and so we can only wait to see how season 2 will unfold.
Back in January, right before the premiere of the show’s first season, director Lee JQ told the media about the uniqueness ofthis series: “There is a lot of zombie content and in most stories, we look at what happens to adults when they [encounter] a zombie virus. But this was a little bit unique. First, it happens in a very confined space that is a school, and it happens to students, who are not yet mature adults. We often say things like, some adults are ‘childish’, but I wanted to look into what kind of choices– and I felt that it would be extremely interesting and intriguing to look at the choices– that these young adults make, and I felt like it could bring a new meaning to the zombie genre.”
The series stars Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young ,Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-mi, and Lim Jae-hyeok. More details about All of Us Are Dead season 2 including its release date are yet to be revealed. Stream the first season of the series now on Netflix.
Plan your week ahead and choose which schedule of this movie opening this June 7, 2022, you’ll see on the big screen.
Jurassic World Domination
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | 2hrs 27mins
Directed by Colin Trevorrow, it is the sequel to the 2018 film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the sixth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, the final film in the Jurassic World trilogy, and the conclusion to the storyline that started in the original Jurassic Park trilogy. The future of mankind hangs in the balance as humans and dinosaurs coexist following the destruction of Isla Nublar. It stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, BD Wong, Omar Sy, and more.
A24’s new much-talked-about movie Everything Everywhere All At Once has finally been announced to screen in Philippine cinemas this June!
The mindbending film starring Michelle Yeoh will hit local theaters this June 29, according to SM Cinemas and TBA Studios. Check out the trailer for the film below:
Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (collectively called Daniels), Everything Everywhere All At Once is a comedy sci-fi action-adventure that follows a Chinese American woman stuck in the middle of a ruptured multiverse. She must then use her newfound powers to face bizarre and bewildering dangers that threaten the fate of the world.
The film also stars Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis. For more details, visit the film’s official website.
A quick teaser has been revealed for the much-awaited prequel film of Hunger Games. Titled The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the new film will also be helmed by Francis Lawrence who directed three films of the original movie saga.
Watch the title teaser below, which features the songbird and the snake shedding layers of snow from their bodies and revealing golden feathers and scales underneath. The clip also teases: “The world will discover who is a songbird and who is a snake.”
The film follows Coriolanus Snow years before he became the tyrannical president of Panem. The 18-year-old Snow finds an opportunity to change his fortune when he gets to mentor the District 12 female tribute, Lucy Gray Baird.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and the Snakes stars Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth. It is set for release in US theaters on November 17, 2023.
