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 March 14 to 20, 2022!
This Hitchcockian thriller follows a thief who robs a tech billionaire’s empty vacation house, but is caught by surprise when the rich man and his wife show up for a last-minute getaway.
In a future America that’s embroiled in civil war, a fearless medic goes on a harrowing journey to find the son that she lost in the evacuation of New York City.
As the crew reunites to stop a cyberterrorist from building a dangerous weapon, Dom is forced to confront his past when his forsaken brother turns out to be a henchman of the enemy.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (Film)
The Mortal Kombat heroes must travel to Outworld and defend Earthrealm as Scorpion searches for the ancient Kamidogu before it is used to resurrect the One Being, causing certain destruction to all.
A firefighter receives a mysterious text message revealing that his neighbor is actually a serial killer. The texter then commands him to kill his neighbor or he will never see his daughter again.
In 1985, local celebrity Tony Towers and his fiancée Sue go on a trip for a Christmas family reunion, but the train takes Tony to different stages of his life, giving him a glimpse of the past and the future.
Hand-picked by box-office Director Shawn Levy himself to be one of the main antagonists inThe Adam Project, Filipino-Canadian actor Alex Mallari Jr. is surely one to watch out for on the big screen. Born in Lubao City in Pampanga, Mallari moved to Canada where he grew up and pursued Criminology but then realizing he really wanted to take on his childhood dream to become an actor. Since then, he’s been a part of shows like Dark Matter, Shadowhunters, Designated Survivor, Ginny & Georgia, and more.
In a roundtable interview with select media from the Philippines, Alex Mallari Jr. shared his journey as an actor in Hollywood, how he thinks there should be more opportunities for the Filipino community, what it was like working with such a star-studded project, and more.
What was it like knowing you were casted as one of the main antagonists in The Adam Project?
Alex: I was on the set of “Working Moms” and my manager got in touch with me. It was first about the movie “Resident Evil” so I first got that offer and shortly after that he called and told me that I also got “The Adam Project.” He asked me what I wanted to do because there was one day that won’t work out so I can’t do both of them. As much as I love Resident Evil, this movie had Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Zoe Saldaña — that’s something you can’t say no to so it was an easy choice.
How would you describe your journey as an actor in Hollywood? Do you think the opportunities for people of color are improving?
Alex: They’re certainly improving. There was a point where we were able to say “Hollywood isn’t doing a good job in bringing inclusiveness into the picture,” but now I don’t think we can say that anymore. I think now we can start to be a little more specific, as far as who isn’t and what isn’t being inclusive.
My journey has been fun and there have been a lot of opportunities that I found to be just learning opportunities because Filipinos aren’t really recognized. When they want Asian, we’re not the typical Asian look that they want. Very rarely that you see Filipinos until recently I have seen Pacific Islanders, Southeast Asians which is great but up until then, a lot of the things that I have gone out for and even now are open ethnicity, so we leave it at that.
But I do feel there needs to be not just more Filipino actors, but more Filipino writers, publicists, directors. I just worked with an awesome Filipino director of photography. It was just so nice — to just have our community there.
What was the most difficult part of portraying your character Christos?
Alex Mallari Jr.: The most difficult part was wrapping my mind around the fact that I was going to be in a movie with the best in the business — Zoe Saldaña, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Catherine Keener, and newcomer Walker Scobell who acted so professionally. So wrapping my mind around the fact I was walking with the giants, I think that was the most difficult part. But when it came down that it was time to start working, it came so naturally. I feel like everyone on set had such awesome energy — everyone was just thankful to be there to tell this incredible story.
What were your specific preparations for Cristos? Were there any fighting styles that you worked on?
Alex: As far as prep goes, the moment I found out about it, it was a very strict diet because I had to be beside Ryan Reynolds and just a lot of working out as far as that. Taekwondo is something I’ve always done in my life so I’m proficient in that, and boxing as well. I’m not trained in it but there was a specific thing that I did ask for. In the movie, you see two sticks that I pull out — those weren’t really there, to begin with.
They asked if I was proficient in any weapons and I said there was a series that I did that I spent a lot of time with a katana, but I wanted to do something for the Philippines. So I asked if we can do something with arnis sticks or some sort of kali knife or something. It was nice that they were so accepting of my need to represent the Philippines in some capacity. I know it only made a few movies but I’m happy that it made the movie at all.
Alex: It helped me immensely! I’d probably give myself a six or seven out of 10. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to just be more comfortable and to let loose a little and don’t seek that permission to try things, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
I think this film, thus far, has been my best learning experience. This publicity stuff is great, being able to work with these people is great, but being able to learn from my co-actors is better. There’s this old saying, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” And I think that’s what The Adam Project was for me.
Watch The Adam Project official trailer:
The Adam Project premieres today, March 11, on Netflix. Stream here.
About ‘The Adam Project’ Director: Shawn Levy Writers: Jonathan Tropper, T.S. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin Producers: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Shawn Levy, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds, p.g.a. Executive Producers: Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen, George Dewey, Patrick Gooing, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Walker Scobell, with Catherine Keener and Zoe Saldaña Logline: A time-traveling pilot teams up with his younger self and his late father to come to terms with his past while saving the future.
Just four months since the release of Red Notice, Ryan Reynolds is back on Netflix. Directed by Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy, Reynolds portrays a time-traveling fighter pilot in The Adam Project. He goes back in time to team up with his younger self and his late father to save the future and come to terms with his past. And if that’s not interesting enough, 13 Going on 30 superstars Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo reunites in the film!
Watch the official trailer of The Adam Project here:
In a roundtable interview, we talked to Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell who play Big and Small Adam Reed, and Zoe Saldaña who plays Adam’s wife Laura. Reynolds shares the story of how he and Shawn Levy ended up working again, Scobell’s wrap gift, Saldaña’s advice to her 12-year-old self, and more. Read the interview below:
What made you say yes to ‘The Adam Project’?
Ryan Reynolds: It was very weird. I just finished Free Guy with Shawn [Levy] and I was looking to tell something that was some sort of ‘Field of Dreams’ kind of space. I really wanted to be a part of a story that uses that kind of 80s architecture and film which is a huge spectacle-driven wish-fulfillment type filmmaking that there’s always that really emotionally important at its core.
Shawn and I were actually about to make a whole other movie that dealt with similar themes but wasn’t quite as sharp and as resonant as The Adam Project. And then we left it and found The Adam Project and we were both just in right from the get-go.
The idea was pitched to me by David Ellison who runs Skydance [Media] and I fell in love with the idea. I immediately pitched it to Sean and I threatened his life that he was going to do this movie with me or face dire and fatal consequences. And then off we went! We just went into development, Sean and I did a little rewrite on the script and then we were shooting.
Adam goes back in time to reunite with you in the movie, what would you say is the greatest or craziest thing you’ve done for love?
Zoe Saldaña: Get married! I met a guy, fell in love, and married him. Marriage is such a big step. It’s a commitment, an everyday exercise of love, and that takes discipline, energy, passion, determination, and perseverance — and that’s crazy to me. The fact that we wake up and generate all this energy to put into love because if we get lazy in love, it begins to die. So the craziest thing I’ve ever done for love is to marry and I’m very happy with my decision.
What were the lessons of time traveling have you learned from The Adam Project?
Zoe Saldaña: Sometimes things are better left untouched. Yes, they’re worth reliving because if they are wonderful moments in your life, the possibility of getting to relive a special moment again is just a wonderful gift.
Did you get to keep memorabilia when you wrapped up shooting?
Walker Scobell: Um, I did. Well, that was a wrap gift. I’m wearing it now actually!
Ryan Reynolds: There it is. That was his wrap gift on the movie — the actual watch!
Walker Scobell: But I took my whole costume, a couple of pairs of shoes but I grew out of them in like two days. I also took this hard drive thing that’s pretty cool.
What advice would you give your 12-year-old self?
Zoe Saldaña: Push yourself and stay curious. Try to find comfort in uncomfortable places because it only means that you’re challenging yourself, and you’re learning and growing. And I think I would have let my 12-year-old self know that “You’re on the right track. Everything that you’re doing for yourself, it’s going to help you find who you truly want to be.” And I feel like that would have saved me a lot of moments of tears, anxiety, and paranoia.
The Adam Project premieres today, March 11, on Netflix. Stream here.
About ‘The Adam Project’ Director: Shawn Levy Writers: Jonathan Tropper, T.S. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin Producers: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Shawn Levy, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds, p.g.a. Executive Producers: Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Dan Levine, Dan Cohen, George Dewey, Patrick Gooing, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Walker Scobell, with Catherine Keener and Zoe Saldaña Logline: A time-traveling pilot teams up with his younger self and his late father to come to terms with his past while saving the future.
Ryan Reynolds has a type. He really shines as a wise-cracking tough guy that’s hiding a fragile, sensitive heart. He’s got a lot of charisma and great comedic timing. I first caught wind of this in 2004’s ‘Blade: Trinity’ where he was the most enjoyable character in the film (along with Parker Posey, another fantastic actor with great charisma and comedic timing). And while it took a long while for him to be fully appreciated for his talents – it wasn’t until 2016’s ‘Deadpool’ where he finally hit it big – he has had a stable career building this character and turning it into his own.
I mention this because a lot of Netflix’s new Shawn Levy-directed sci-fi adventure ‘The Adam Project‘ is centered on Ryan Reynolds and his particular style of performance. The film’s script, written by Jonathan Tropper, T.S. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett, and Mark Levin has turned this time-traveling family adventure into a vehicle to showcase more of Reynolds’ trademark cinematic allure.
Reynolds’ Adam is a sarcastic, quick to the hip wise-cracking time traveler on a “classified” mission that leads him to meet up with his 12-year-old self, played by Walker Scobell. The 12-year old Adam is just as sarcastic and biting, throwing quips and verbal jabs at every turn.
I suppose the appeal here is that you get two Ryan Reynolds for the price of one. What’s even better? You put a Ryan Reynolds character against his younger self who is written just as funny and just as acerbic.
If this is your jam, then you’re going to have a fun time. Except, for me, it’s gotten old already. I think it would be great for Ryan Reynolds to do more, spread himself, and explore the range of his charisma and comedic timing. I’ve seen all of this in ‘Deadpool’ and this film is really milking this schtick so much. Every time ‘The Adam Project’ gets really thrilling or properly emotional, it is immediately undercut by a one-liner.
And it’s a shame because, with all the enjoyable fight sequences and the novelty of being able to imagine what it would be like to meet your younger self, there’s a rather lovely story here about coming to terms with your past and unresolved feelings.
Personally, I’m tired of Reynolds’ brand of comedy and it doesn’t help that Walker Scobell has Reynold’s timing but none of his charm. Granted he’s a kid but he doesn’t have the same power that Tom Holland (as a kid in ‘The Impossible’) or Haley Joel Osment (from ‘The Sixth Sense’) had as a young actor.
Instead, the ones who really bring this movie to its full potential are Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner. Garner, as Adam’s mother, can really imbue a scene with so much heart and emotion that I really wanted more of her in this film. Mark Ruffalo can juggle both humor, big-budget setups (and not get swallowed), and empathy in one go. In fact, he turns a crucial scene in the film from the beginning as a comic thing and then turning it into something very emotional and touching. It’s a genius move.
Zoe Saldana and Catherine Keener, on the flipside, shine as they synch into the adventure part of the film. Keener is enjoyable as a straight-up villain while Saldana handles the action woman role expertly, bringing humanity in an otherwise extraordinary role.
The film has great action choreography where you can really see the movements and enjoy them. The film doesn’t do quick cuts or tight close-ups so you can fully appreciate the movements of the action. As a sci-fi film, it doesn’t delve too much into the science but it doesn’t disregard it either, giving important explanations to the physics and the “rules” behind time travel. It isn’t bogged down by the science so that it can focus on Adam, the younger and the older, and how they can reconcile their own brokenness.
It has beautiful moments that are unfortunately undercut by the Ryan Reynolds-ness of the script, favoring the witty comebacks over emotional depth. Everything else feels by the book that doesn’t do anything much to really reinvent the genre. If it focused on the family bond, it might have been more impactful.
Is it great? Probably not. Is it enjoyable? Definitely. Especially if you love Ryan Reynolds and his cinematic persona.
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 March 7 to 13, 2022!
Four-year-old Kotaro lives by himself in Shimizu apartments. Acting like a grown-up and a child at the same time, the young boy begins to affect the lives of people around him.
From Adam McKay, director of ‘The Big Short’ and ‘Vice’, comes this story about the rise of basketball Hall Of Famer Magic Johnson and a man’s pursuit of securing a basketball dynasty.
While the world is searching for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout’s equipment run in the forest turns into a terrifying nightmare.
From director Cathy Garcia-Molina, Love at First Stream follows the stories of a streamer, a student, a breadwinner, and a heartthrob as they navigate love and friendships online to escape their realities offline.
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 kilig drama with characters to fall in love with, a thrilling title that keeps us at 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!
A nine-tailed fox is soon to become human after collecting his fox beads for 999 years. But when a university student accidentally snatches it away, the two must live together to figure out a solution to their dilemma.
Four-year-old Kotaro lives by himself in Shimizu apartments. Acting like a grown-up and a child at the same time, the young boy begins to affect the lives of people around him.
This Hitchcockian thriller follows a thief who robs a tech billionaire’s empty vacation house, but is caught by surprise when the rich man and his wife show up for a last-minute getaway.
An apprentice photographer falls in love with a woman who has an incurable disease, causing her to age rapidly, dozens of times faster than the average person.
Bridgerton returns for a second season, this time focusing on Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find love, while the debut of the Sharma sisters begins to stir the high society.
Mari Yamazaki’s award-winning manga continues its story in this new anime series, where the Roman architect Lucius travels through time and finds himself in modern Japan and the Edo period, inspiring him to build a bathhouse in ancient Rome.
Want weekly updates on your favorite streaming services? Check out our weekly list of online releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming platforms in the Philippines.
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 28 to March 6, 2022!
This film stars Belle Mariano as the free-spirited Cara who is trying to heal the heart of her best friend Ino, played by Donny Pangilinan, who lost the colors of his vision after a tragic accident.
A nine-tailed fox living for 999 years under the guise of a young professor is set to become a complete human soon, but an accident puts the bead necessary for his transformation inside a university student. He then proposes that they live together while figuring out how to retrieve the bead.
A woman who uses a special electrode device to zap herself whenever she has the urge to kill, embarks on a quest for revenge when the man that she loves is murdered.
An aspiring fashion designer gets to travel back to the 60s through her dreams where she sees the life of a young woman singing in a club. Soon, her visions turn into something more sinister.
Dom must come out of the peaceful life with his family to reunite with the crew and stop a dangerous assassin, who turns out to be Dom’s forsaken brother.
Guns. Murders. Power. When the stakes are high, the dangers rise, and for us watching these things unfold from the screen, we can’t help but somehow enjoy the thrilling ride. If you’re a fan of TV shows that mainly focus on the rise and fall of criminals, mobsters, and other wrongdoers, then this list is for you! We’ve rounded up some thrilling crime dramas that are worth checking out the next time you’re picking a title to binge-watch!
On The Job
Erik Matti’s On The Job film and its sequel, On The Job: The Missing Eight, has been turned into a series on HBO GO. The first part of the series tells the story of prisoners Mario and Daniel, who are secretly being freed by corrupt authorities to serve as untraceable guns-for-hire. The second part follows the corrupt reporter Sisoy as he searches for the truth behind the disappearance of his best friend and colleagues in the newspaper business.
Here’s a period crime drama starring Cillian Murphy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Tom Hardy. Set in Birmingham, England just several months after the first World War, Peaky Blinders is about the Peaky Blinders gang and their cunning boss Tommy Shelby. The story begins when the gang gets in conflict with Major Chester Campbell, a detective chief inspector sent by Winston Churchill to eradicate the likes of them.
Narcos gives viewers a closer look at the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, who gained billions through the production and distribution of cocaine in Colombia. The story is told from the point of view of American DEA agent Steve Murphy, and depicts how Escobar started by moving illegal goods into Colombia, got involved in the cocaine trade, and became a drug kingpin that would be etched in history.
Dexter Morgan is a blood pattern analyst from the Miami Metro Police Department who lives a double life as a serial killer. While being a murderer, Dexter follows a certain “code” in picking his victims. Being a part of the investigations at the homicide division, Dexter tracks down the murderers who have escaped the justice system and kills them to satisfy his own thirst for blood.
Hannibal
Here’s another serial killer on TV that’s worth checking out. Hannibal is based on the titular cannibal from Thomas Harris’ novels made even more popular by their film adaptations, particularly The Silence of the Lambs. The story begins with the FBI profiler Will Graham who is put under the supervision of the forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Unbeknownst to the people around him, Lecter is really a cannibalistic murderer who uses his influence on the FBI to cover his tracks.
Mindhunter
Set in the 70s, this crime thriller focuses on two FBI agents’ quest to discover more about the minds of serial killers. Agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench team up with psychologist Wendy Carr to launch a research project where they interview the most notorious killers in prison in the hopes of solving ongoing cases. Some of the killers portrayed in the series are Edmund Kemper, Montie Rissell, and Jerry Brudos.
This Korean drama tells the story of Oh Ji-soo who is a model high school student. To financially support his studies, Ji-soo makes a mistake and finds himself strewn in the criminal underworld. Soon, things become more complicated when he is forced to let a classmate from a wealthy family join him, while another classmate in the same business gets caught by the authorities.
Created by former police officer David Simon, The Wire centers on the narcotics scene in Baltimore, as seen through the eyes of the law enforcers, the drug dealers, as well as the users. The series begins with the introduction of two major forces in the city, the Baltimore Police Department and a drug dealing organization run by the Barksdale family. Caught between them is Detective Jimmy McNulty, who investigates the puzzling acquittal of D’Angelo Barksdale who was charged with murder.
The Sopranos ran from 1999 to 2007, and up to this day, it is regarded as one of the best TV shows of all time. It tells the story of Tony Soprano who runs a mob in New Jersey. After collapsing due to a panic attack, he attends therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The series then details the mobster’s struggles from handling his criminal organization, his family at home, and the enemies surrounding him and his mob.
Breaking Bad tells the story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher whose life is turned upside down when he discovers that he has lung cancer. Desperate to provide for his family even when he’s gone, Walter enters the methamphetamine drug trade with his former student Jesse. As they descend deeper into the criminal underworld, the dangers demand more and more ruthlessness from Walter.
If you loved Song Kang in Love Alarm, Nevertheless, and his latest K-drama Forecasting Love and Weather, then you shouldn’t miss the upcoming Song Kang Live Fan Meet hosted by Netflix!
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Happening this March 4 at 7 PM, the fan meeting will be broadcast live through the Korean Content Youtube Channel THE SWOON. Expect the Korean star’s greetings to his fans worldwide, as well as a Q&A session, a fun quiz, and many more engaging activities! And the best part is, any fan can attend for free, with no tickets needed!
The one-hour virtual fan meeting will be streamed in English, and will provide an exceptional fan experience to interact with your beloved K-star! It will also be available in Trad. Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), and Vietnamese, after the live event.
For the latest updates, follow Netflix on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And don’t miss out on the latest episodes of Song Kang’s new romcom drama with Park Min-young, Forecasting Love and Weather, now streaming on Netflix.
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 21 to 27, 2022!
From the creators of ‘Black Mirror’ comes this interactive quiz inspired by classic cartoons. Your goal is to help Rowdy Cat break into a museum with Peanut the Security Pup close on his heels. The cartoon runs for ten minutes with over an hour and a half of animation to choose from.
In this sequel to Vikings, a new generation of heroes will rise and make their mark in history, including the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson, his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter, and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson.
This French film centers on a corrupt cop who tries to cover up an accident but is soon tortured by a mysterious witness who sends him threats.
HBO GO
30 Coins (Series)
Two thousand years after Judas betrayed Christ for 30 coins, one of the coins appears in a remote Spanish town, followed by a series of paranormal occurrences.
A bare-knuckle boxer and his manager brother must travel across the country for one last big underground fight called Jungleland, but their bond is threatened by an unexpected travel companion.
This new K-drama depicts a fierce competition in the home shopping world, with three female hosts of diverse personalities trying to survive and come out on top.
Mae Paner and playwright Maynard Manansala’s Tao Po features four individuals and four monologues that each give a human face to the issue of extrajudicial killings (EJK) in the Philippines.
