Movie Review: Black Panther

Superhero films have become the norm in the Hollywood film industry this day and age, and that has much to do with the success of Marvel Studios' Marvel Cinematic Universe - which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year after beginning an ambitious and daring project of uniting several films together under one shared continuity. That began with 2008's "Iron Man", which bore fruit as Robert Downey Jr. took to the skies as the armored alter ego of Tony Stark and helped inspire the events that led to the assembly of the Avengers. Today the MCU is in the middle of "Phase Three", and this year will bring three more films that will add more stories and characters to the growing film dynasty of the Marvel Universe - including the long awaited solo movie of the fictional superhero known as the Black Panther - the identity of the protector and defender of the fictional African nation known as Wakanda.

Thanks to Marvel Philippines and Walt Disney Studios PH, I had the chance to see one of the most anticipated films for this new year a few days early before hitting theaters - which is on Valentine's Day in the Philippines! As a dedicated comic book collector and follower of the MCU, I've been looking forward to T'Challa's solo film for a long time - more so with the recent raving reviews brought about by critics and viewers alike who got to see early premieres and screenings c/o Marvel. Now that the movie is about to debut this week everywhere worldwide, I can honestly say without spoiling that this is a VERY DIFFERENT kind of superhero film - culturally significant for an African based superhero like this and transcending the basic premise of good versus evil as tradition and ideology clash in a battle for a nation and the future.

Movie Review: Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)

It's been a couple of years since the first and second Maze Runner films left a lasting impact on film audiences - introducing us to a beloved set of characters who escaped from a seemingly isolated maze, only to discover a sinister organization was manipulating them from behind the scenes and experimenting on them to find a cure for a virus that turns humans into zombie like creatures. It's a formula that makes for intriguing sci-fi suspense and adventure, which is why a lot of expectation and excitement is riding over the third film of the series - "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" - which has finally opened in theaters and serves as the final chapter to the movie series based on the books of the same name by James Dashner.

Thanks to 20th Century Fox, I got to see this thrilling installment this week - and I highly recommend it for fans of the series. It is a satisfying conclusion, but if you need more input - check out the review below!

Movie Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

As 2017 begins to wind down and close with the holiday season, the last big film for 2017 has finally arrived in theaters - bringing with it a lot of excitement, expectations, and intrigue as to how the next chapter of George Lucas' brainchild of a space opera will play out. After two years since the first installment of the "Sequel Trilogy" debuted and shocked the world, Star Wars fans are now ready to see "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" - which picks up directly after the events of 2015's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and sees viewers reunite with new characters Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, and Kylo Ren, as well as veterans like Mark Hamill and the late Carrie Fisher, who reprise their legendary roles of Luke Skywalker and his sister Leia Organa respectively.

Thanks to Walt Disney Studios Philippines, I attended the advance premiere screening of "The Last Jedi" this past Tuesday December 12th - being one of the lucky viewers to see the film a day ahead of its Philippine release and a few days before the US! Watching as a fan and eager to finally cosplay one of the characters from the Sequel Trilogy, I debuted my Last Jedi era Kylo Ren -

As I am not one to give big SPOILERS about this movie (and it has to be experienced by fans first hand) - consider this review not to heavy on revelations but touching on some important things that make this a unique entry into the Disney era Star Wars saga. So diving into the ongoing saga of a galaxy far, far away once more - here is my review for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".