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  • Ben&Ben Joins Ed Sheeran for a Night to Remember in Manila!

    The biggest music event of the year in the Philippines is just around the corner, and it’s about to get even bigger with the announcement of Ben&Ben as special guests for Ed Sheeran’s “+ – = ÷ x Tour” happening on March 9, 2024 at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Paranaque City! This is a concert you definitely wouldn’t want to miss. Not only will you witness the magic of Ed Sheeran live, but you’ll also be treated to the soulful melodies of Calum Scott and the infectious energy of Ben&Ben.

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    Ben&Ben: A Local Band Making Waves Globally

    This is a dream come true for many Filipino music lovers, as they get to witness two of their favorite artists share the same stage. Ben&Ben, known for their heartwarming and relatable songs like “Leaves,” “Make It With You,” and “Panindigan Kita,” is sure to serenade the audience with their signature folk-pop sound.

    The nine-member band, composed of the talented Benjamin brothers and their bandmates, has enjoyed a phenomenal rise to fame. They’ve bagged numerous awards, including an Asia Artist Award, an NME Award, and a whopping 16 Awit Awards. In 2020, they even made it to the Billboard Social Top 50 Chart and became the most-streamed Filipino artist of all time on Spotify, boasting over two billion streams!

    A Homecoming for Ben&Ben and a Night to Remember for Fans

    Remember the massive Ben&Ben Homecoming Concert in 2022? It drew a jaw-dropping crowd of 65,000 Liwanag (Ben&Ben’s devoted fans)! This time, they’ll be gracing the same stage as Ed Sheeran, proving their meteoric rise to fame.

    With the concert date approaching fast, the anticipation is palpable. Fans are counting down the days to witness this once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s guaranteed to be a night filled with unforgettable performances, shared memories, and pure musical bliss.

    Don’t Miss Out! Get Your Tickets Now!

    The good news? Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.ovationtheatre.org/shows and https://smtickets.com/. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness Ed Sheeran and Ben&Ben live!. You can also purchase physical tickets at any SM Tickets outlet. Prices range from ₱1,500 for the newly added General Admission section to ₱20,500 for premium seating.

    Don’t miss the chance to be part of this monumental event! Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to sing along to your favorite tunes.

  • 10 Shows and Films Streaming on Netflix This March 2023

    Since its arrival here in the Philippines, Netflix has been continuously bringing us great content to stream on our favorite devices. Whether it’s a compelling drama with interesting characters, a thrilling title that keeps us on the edge of our seats, comedies that give us our much-needed dose of laughter, or just anything that keeps us entertained on the couch or on the go, we surely can count on the streaming service’s rich library of shows and movies.

    If you’re always on the lookout for Netflix’s latest releases, then look no further! We’ve listed down ten shows and films to anticipate and add to your watchlist this month of March!

    Next in Fashion, Season 2 (Series)

    March 3 | Stream it here

    Fab Five’s Tan France and supermodel Gigi Hadid are joined by expert judges in the search for the next big name in fashion.

    MH370: The Plane That Disappeared (Series)

    March 8 | Stream it here

    This documentary revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and its passengers in 2014, launching a global investigation that yields few answers even to this day.

    You, Season 4 Part 2 (Series)

    March 9 | Stream it here

    Joe continues to start his new life in London, but his dark obsessions are taking hold once more, further hindering his rocky road to redemption.

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    Luther: The Fallen Sun (Film)

    March 10 | Stream it here

    Idris Elba returns to the role of the disgraced and imprisoned detective John Luther who must escape prison to track down a gruesome serial killer terrorizing London.

    Money Shot: The Pornhub Story (Film)

    March 15 | Stream it here

    This documentary explores the successes and scandals of Pornhub through interviews with performers, activists, and its past employees.

    Money Shot Documentary
    Photo: Netflix website

    The Glory, Part 2 (Series)

    March 10 | Stream it here

    Song Hye-kyo’s Moon Dong-eun resumes her intricate plans to exact revenge towards the people who bullied and abused her in high school.

    Shadow and Bone, Season 2 (Series)

    March 16 | Stream it here

    On the run from General Kirigan’s army, Alina and Mal join forces with new allies as they search for more mythical amplifiers that could stop the Darkling’s evil plans.

    The Magician’s Elephant (Film)

    March 17 | Stream it here

    Based on Kate DiCamillo’s classic novel, The Magician’s Elephant follows Peter who must do three impossible tasks in exchange of a mysterious elephant in the hopes that it could help him find his long-lost sister.

    Murder Mystery 2 (Film)

    March 31 | Stream it here

    Years after solving their first murder case, Nick and Audrey Spitz are now full-time detectives with their very own private eye agency. When their friend the Maharaja gets kidnapped during his wedding, it’s up to the Spitzes to rescue him and unmask the mastermind behind his kidnapping.

    Kill Boksoon (Film)

    March 31 | Stream it here

    This Korean thriller follows a single mom to a teenage daughter who hides a double life as a renowned assassin.

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  • WATCH: Psychological Thriller ‘The Strays’ Reveals Trailer from Netflix

    Netflix’s new psychological thriller film The Strays has just released its trailer, teasing a privileged woman’s suburban nightmare. Watch the full trailer for The Strays below:

    The Strays follows an upper-middle-class Black woman who seems to have a perfect life in the suburbs, but this life is upended by the arrival of two suspicious figures in her town. As seen in the trailer, these two people seem to stalk her, or is it all in her head?

    Directed by Nathaniel Martello-White, the film stars Ashley Madekwe, Justin Salinger, Samuel Small, and Maria Almeida. The film starts streaming on Netflix this February 22.

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  • 25+ Korean Dramas & Movies from Netflix You’d Wanna Watch This 2023

    Through the years, Netflix has delivered some of the K-dramas and movies that became fan favorites, streaming titles like Crash Landing On You and It’s Okay Not to Be Okay and rolling out originals such as the hit thriller Squid Game and the zombie series Kingdom.

    This 2023, Netflix will continue to release a diverse lineup of Korean TV series and films including new content, as well as new seasons for Korean titles that we’ve grown to love! Below are the K-dramas and movies you’d want to watch out for on Netflix this year!

    JUNG_E (Film)

    Streaming on January 20
    Directed by Yeon Sang-ho
    Written by Yeon Sang-ho
    Starring Kang Soo-youn, Kim Hyun-joo, Ryu Kyung-soo 

    In a desolated Earth that has become inhabitable due to climate change, the legendary mercenary JUNG_E has been cloned into a robot in order to protect the remaining humans.

    Love to Hate You (Series)

    Streaming on February 10
    Directed by Kim Jeong-kwon
    Written by Choi Soo-young
    Starring Kim Ok-vin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji-hun, Go Won-hee

    This romantic comedy follows a woman who hates losing to men and a man who has a deep mistrust of women. When these two individuals get involved in a hostile encounter, they would share a journey that would turn their beliefs upside down and lead them to romance.

    Unlocked (Film)

    Streaming on February 17
    Directed by Kim Tae Joon
    Written by Kim Tae Joon
    Cast Yim Si Wan, Chun Woo Hee, Kim Hie Won

    A woman’s life is upended after she loses her phone, and a hacker uses all of her information to commit horrible crimes.

    Unlocked
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    The Glory Part 2 (Series)

    Streaming in March
    Directed by An Gil-ho
    Written by Kim Eun-sook
    Starring Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, Jung Sung-il 

    The new revenge thriller The Glory resumes, following a woman who was a victim of school violence, and has dedicated herself to executing a meticulous web of vengeance against the people who have wronged her.

    Kill Boksoon (Film)

    Streaming on Q1 of 2023
    Directed by Byun Sung-hyun
    Written by Byun Sung-hyun
    Casting Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Si-a, Esom, Koo Kyo-hwan, etc.

    Boksoon, a mother of a teenage daughter lives a double life as a professional killer at the top-tier killing agency MK.

    Kill Boksoon
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Bloodhounds (Series)

    Streaming on Q2 of 2023
    Directed by Kim Joo-hwan
    Written by Kim Joo-hwan
    Starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Park Sung-woong, Heo Jun-ho

    Two young people who first meet each other in a boxing match must work together to survive the vicious world of loan sharks.

    Bloodhounds
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Celebrity (Series)

    Streaming on Q2 of 2023
    Directed by Kim Cheol-kyu
    Written by Kim Yi-young
    Starring Park Gyu-young, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Dong-gun, Jun Hyo-seong

    Seo A-ri becomes a celebrity overnight and discovers the reality behind the glamorous and competitive world of fame.

    Celebrity
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Queenmaker (Series)

    Streaming on Q2 of 2023
    Directed by Oh Jin-seok
    Written by Moon Ji-young
    Starring Kim Hee-ae, Moon So-ri, Ryu Soo-young, Seo Yi-sook

    Queenmaker follows the PR genius Hwang Do-hee, who must use her talents to get the human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook elected as the mayor of Seoul.

    Queenmaker
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    Black Knight (Series)

    Streaming on Q2 of 2023
    Directed by Cho Ui-seok
    Written by Cho Ui-seok
    Starring Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, Esom 

    This series is set in 2071 where people wear respirator masks to breathe due to extreme air pollution. It follows the legendary deliveryman “5-8” and the refugee Sa-wol who dreams of following 5-8’s footsteps.

    Blackl Knight
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

    A Time Called You (Series)

    Streaming on Q3 of 2023
    Directed by Kim Jin-won
    Written by Choi Hyo-bi
    Starring Ahn Hyo-seop, Jeon Yeo-been, Kang Hoon 

    Jun-hee whose boyfriend passed away a year ago, travels back in time to 1998 and meets Si-heon, a guy who looks identical to her boyfriend.

    A Time Called You
    Photo courtesy of Netflix

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  • WATCH: ‘Junji Ito Maniac’ Trailer Teases More Macabre Tales from the Horror Mangaka

    Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre, which is set to bring to the screen more works from the legendary horror mangaka Junji Ito. While many of his works have been adapted into anime and live-action titles, Netflix’s new series will adapt many of his stories that have not been seen onscreen yet.

    Check out the new trailer for Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre below:

    Junji Ito Maniac will feature 20 stories from Ito’s wealthy lineup of works, including Hanging Blimp, Tomie・Photo, Four x Four Walls, and Intruder. Shinobu Tagashira serves as the director, with a screenplay by Kaoru Sawada. The cast includes Rie Suegara, Yumiri Hanamori, Yuji Mitsuya, and Hiro Shimono.

    The anime series will premiere on Netflix this January 19.

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  • WATCH: Ghosts are Unleashed in ‘Lockwood & Co.’ Trailer

    The official trailer for Netflix’s new YA supernatural series Lockwood & Co. has been released! In the trailer, we get to see the show’s young protagonists as they face off with evil spirits wreaking havoc in London.

    Check out the trailer for Lockwood & Co. below:

    This new show is based on Jonathan Stroud’s book series of the same name. Set in London, it follows a physically gifted girl who stumbles upon a ghost-hunting startup run by two teenage boys, the Lockwood & Co. Together, the trio will unravel a mystery that will change the course of history.

    Helmed by Attack the Block filmmaker Joe Cornish, the series stars Ruby Stokes, Cameron Chapman, Ali Hadji-Heshmati, Ivanno Jeremiah, Jack Bandeira, Luke Treadaway, Morven Christie, Ben Crompton, Hayley Konadu, Rhianna Dorris, and Paddy Holland.

    Lockwood & Co. will premiere on Netflix this January 27.

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  • Netflix Unveils First Look at Young Lady Danbury in ‘Bridgerton’ Spinoff ‘Queen Charlotte’

    After getting a good look at Queen Charlotte and King George’s younger counterparts in the trailer for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, we now get a good look at the young Lady Danbury in a new Netflix still. Check out the photo below:

    Queen Charlotte Danbury
    Photo from Netflix

    Portrayed by Adjoa Andoh in the original series, Lady Danbury is a senior matron who is considered to be one of the most influential women in London. She will be played by Arsema Thomas in the prequel spinoff which tells of the young romance between the future King George and his queen, Charlotte.

    Shonda Rhimes serves as the showrunner while Tom Verica serves as the director for the Bridgerton spinoff. It also stars India Ria Amarteifio, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel, Ruth Gemmell, and Michelle Fairley. It is set for release this 2023.

    The Bridgerton franchise is based on the romantic book series by Julia Quinn.

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    Watch the first two seasons of Bridgerton on Netflix.

  • 15 Netflix Movies & Shows We’re Excited to Watch This 2023 & Beyond

    A new year has officially begun, and while we plan for a change of pace this 2023, one must remain constant: that we occasionally take a break and enjoy our free time. Of course, one way for us to relax is to sit back and watch a good film or show on TV, and thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix, we don’t have to worry about that in 2023!

    After looking back on our favorite titles from 2022, we will now look forward to the shows and films that are expected to arrive on Netflix this 2023 and beyond. Here’s a list of the exciting titles that we’re pumped up to stream soon!

    The Pale Blue Eye (Film)

    To be released this January 6, The Pale Blue Eye starring Christian Bale, follows a detective who hires Edgar Allan Poe to help solve a gruesome murder.

    Avatar: The Last Airbender (Series)

    A live-action adaptation of the hit animated series is coming to Netflix. Set in a world where people can control one of the four elements: fire, earth, water, and air, a young boy is tasked to bring balance to the world by learning to use all four elements and taking down the tyrannical Fire Lord.

    One Piece (Series)

    The popular manga and anime series is also being adapted into a live-action Netflix show. It follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew of pirates as they travel across the world in search of the fabled One Piece treasure.

    Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre (Series)

    Set to be released this January 19, this animated horror series tells some of the most disturbing and bizarre tales from the horror manga master Junji Ito.

    Kaos (Series)

    Starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, Kaos puts a modern twist on Greek and Roman mythology through the story of six humans who must deal with corrupt and arrogant gods.

    Millarworld Titles

    Netflix is set to adapt more titles from the works of Mark Millar, including TV shows of American Jesus, The Magic Order, Huck, and the live-action Supercrooks, as well as movies for Prodigy, Reborn, and Sharkey the Bounty Hunter.

    My Life with the Walter Boys (Series)

    Based on the book by Ali Novak, this series follows the teenager Jackie Howard who has everything planned, but when a tragedy strikes, she is forced to start a new life as part of a family with ten sons.

    Walter Boys
    Photo from Netflix

    Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Series)

    A spin-off to the Bridgerton franchise, this prequel story reveals how the young Charlotte met Prince George, and how the couple rose to power as the King and Queen. On top of this, Bridgerton season 3 is also expected for release this year.

    Something is Killing The Children (Series)

    Another adaptation, this series is based on the comic book series by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera. It follows a mysterious woman who hunts down the terrifying monsters responsible for the disappearance of the children of Archer’s Peak.

    The Fall of the House of Usher (Series)

    Mike Flanagan’s upcoming miniseries is based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. It tells the story of a man who is invited to his childhood friend’s house, only to discover the dark secrets that the home hides.

    The Gentlemen (Series)

    Guy Ritchie adapts his 2019 film into a new series. The original film tells the story of the American ex-pat Mickey Pearson who plans to cash out of his marijuana empire, triggering a series of blackmails, bribery, and schemes from people who want to take his place.

    The Gentlemen
    Photo: Netflix on Twitter

    The Three-Body Problem (Series)

    The Game of Thrones showrunners are back with a TV show adaptation of this sci-fi book series from China. It tells of the conflicts following the humans’ first contact with aliens.

    Three Body Problem
    Photo from Netflix

    You, Season 4 (Series)

    Joe has found his way to London under a new identity, infiltrating the world of academia as Professor Jonathan Moore.

    Heart of Stone (Film)

    Gal Gadot stars as the CIA agent Rachel Stone in this international spy action thriller.

    XO, Kitty (Series)

    A spinoff of the YA romance movie trilogy To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, this series follows Lara Jean’s younger sister Kitty, who travels halfway across the world to reconnect with her boyfriend Dae.

    XO Kitty
    Photo from Netflix

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  • Revenge is Sweet: a review of the first 6 episodes of ‘The Glory’ with Song Hye Kyo

    After having seen over a hundred Kdramas in the last three years, it’s glaringly obvious that the new Netflix Kdrama ‘The Glory’ is unlike any I’ve seen before. As a Netflix original, it is direct to the streaming platform and so it can do away with certain things we’ve come to expect: it only has 8 episodes (and its part two will be released sometime next year around March), its adult themes include imagery of graphic sex and some nudity, and way more graphic displays of violence. The show doesn’t pull any of its punches and it doesn’t have to since it isn’t released on Korean television, it doesn’t have to abide by their television regulations.

    So the revenge story that is at the heart of ‘The Glory’ can get very graphic and detailed. There’s an almost campy way by which the bullies of the story, as they are depicted in the series, can appear one-dimensional and on the extreme side of evil. They have no redeeming factor and the victim, Moon Dong-eun, is a poor girl out of luck. No one is on her side and after a tremendous amount of bullying (as depicted in the first season), she has chosen to turn her whole life into an instrument of revenge against her bullies.

    The Glory 4
    Photo from Netflix

    This incident happened in 2004 and the story is set in 2022, so 18 years have passed and what unfolds is a dangerous game of vengeance that has been carefully planned for years. Dong-eun has been stripped off of all her dignity and her soul and she is ready to commit worse upon her tormentors. At the center of it all is her becoming the homeroom teacher of the daughter of the biggest bully of the group, Park Yeon-jin.

    The show is polished and slick. It can be campy in how evil the bullies are (after 18 years, they have not mellowed in any way; they are just as cruel only older) and how steadfast Dong-eun is set on her revenge. It revels in its formalist tone with great lighting, amazing set pieces, and fantastic drone shots that really create a sense of place and bigness to the show. The largeness of the filmmaking makes Dong-eun’s scheme to exact her payback seem biblical, almost divine, even when scriptwriter Kim Eun Seok (of ‘Descendants of the Sun’) writes a stirring narration from Dong-eun that she doesn’t believe in god. How could she? The narration, written as letters from Dong-eun to Yeon-jin, reveals the deep obsession she has over her tormentor. It’s almost like the dark side of love. It creates a frightening effect that can really put a chill down your spine when you realize how far someone will go for revenge.

    The Glory 5
    Photo from Netflix

    The show is quick to justify Dong-eun’s vengeance, you even root for her, but it also manages to temper that bloodlust with a sense of humanity. On her way, Dong-eun finds people who are keen on helping her in her path, whether intentionally or not. And this is when the show is at its best.

    Early on, she meets Mrs. Kang, who becomes a sort of partner. She also meets a young doctor Joo Yeo-jeong, from whom she learns the game of Go (the reasons of which are all part of her plan), who also falls in love with her. It’s in her interactions with these two people that Dong-eun finds herself in a moment of grace; a chance to feel like a human being and while she quickly holds her ground to maintain her purpose and determination to continue on her path of revenge, it’s in these moments where the show really shines.

    The Glory 3
    Photo from Netflix

    Song Hye-kyo’s last drama ‘Now We’re Breaking Up’ was not a good comeback for her as the character she played was flat and uninteresting and her performance didn’t help create any sort of texture for the character at all. Here, as Dong-eun, she is once again in that same vein – a person who is holding back, creating walls, and trying to look fierce as she goes head on against her former tormentors. In long stretches of scenes, she can play off on one note and so it becomes a breath of fresh air when she does have moments with Yeo-jeong (a very charming Lee Do-hyun) or with her interactions with Miss Kang (played excellently by Yeom Hye-ran), the two people who can bring out her softer side. It’s there where we can see the Song Hye-kyo of ‘Descendants of the Sun.’

    The Glory 2
    Photo from Netflix

    The bullies, on the other hand, Lim Ji-yeon, Park Sung-hoon, Cha Joo-young, Kim Hi-eora, and Kim Gun-woo, are having a blast being as evil as possible. They are chewing up the scenery at every turn and it seems they are having fun with it so we have fun watching their world slowly crumble as Dong-eun returns into their lives and turns the tables.

    The Glory 1
    Photo from Netflix

    With only 8 episodes on the first season, of which the first 6 does an excellent job at setting up the stakes and raising the tension, ‘The Glory’ is poised to be another daring Netflix original show that is set to explore the dark side of revenge. Strangely enough, it makes us root for the victim-turned-tormentor and gives us a space to really express our darkest thoughts against the topic of bullying and bullies. It’s not a comfortable feeling, this blood lust, but it’s an interesting one to explore and dig into as we enter a totally new year. How do we address the issues of bullying? And how long are we to accept a system that protects the rich and powerful?

    ‘The Glory’ shows us that revenge is sweet but also asks, “at what cost?”

    My Rating:

    5 stars - Don't Look Up review

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    The Glory starts streaming on Netflix this December 30.

  • The Ultimate Netflix Checklist 2022: Which Movies & Shows Did You Binge?

    It’s that time again that we reflect on ourselves before the year ends– looking back on our achievements, our most cherished moments, and maybe even our favorite pastime. And when it comes to keeping us entertained in our free time, Netflix delivered some exciting titles this year, from the penultimate season of Stranger Things to the much-awaited Knives Out sequel Glass Onion.

    Before the year ends, now’s the best time for us to look back at our favorite titles that were released on Netflix. Thus, we have listed down some of the most popular 2022 titles on the platform in our Ultimate Netflix Checklist, so just before this year closes, you can check which ones you’ve watched and which titles you might’ve missed!

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