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Philippine Showbiz Today
March 22 - April 7, 2019
Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015
Iceman: Time Traveler (PG) ****
Tunnel Vision!
Three or four lifelong friends locks horns with the threat of an Empire
and dare I say the world left hanging in the balance in Iceman: The The
Traveler. Part Indiana Jones part Star Trek this flight of fantasy from Taro
PR works. Now out in DVD and video on demand this rabble rouser works
with a healthy mix of Kung Fu, baby love and lots of battles in between.
From ancient China to modern Hong Kong we go as four
friends become immersed in a a struggle to go through time by
way of a special orb and portal to the future. Then Back in Time
they pass as their movements are tracked and they become
Loss of a parent can hit children hard. A young woman coming pawns in a bitter struggle to allow such travel to continue.
to terms with the loss of her mom gets quite the awakening In Greta. When a new romantic friendship between one of the soldiers of
Smart studios typically release horror films or suspense laden thrillers fortune threatens to undermine this scientific quest to preserve royal
towards the fall. In a brilliant bit of counter programming Universal lines, we’re in for a bumpy road ahead. Terrific though campy fisticuffs,
Studios and Focus Films saw fit to release Greta just before spring. period costumes and a sense of urgency make it enjoyable. ●
Film fans will be pleasantly surprised with this small gem now drawing
big crowds to Cineplex Cinemas and Landmark Theatres across B.C.
My, oh my... It looks like the boys are taking a backseat to the girls as
2019 ushers in its first theatrical quarter. While fans are lining up to marvel
at Marvel Studios’ appropriated titled Captain Marvel more discerning
audiences looking for more acting chops and a sober douse of reality
instead of more super hero nonsense will certainly get their money’s
worse here. In wha your truly considers one of the the best suspense
horror thrillers since James Caan’s Classic “encounter” with Kathy
Bates in Misery two equally proven adults square off in a battle of wills.
When
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Finder’s Keepers is not in the genetic makeup of New York lass Frances
McCullen. Again Chloe Grace Moretz chooses wisely as a naive renter
who does the right thing by returning a lost item to an elderly citizen.
French national treasure Isabelle Huppert reigns supreme as soft-
spoken Greta Hideg . Ah, but beware. Looks can be deceiving. And how!
Despite a wide age difference these two start a friendship. Things
get a bit testy at times, as is the case in all relationships. Sooner rather
than later a case of obsession, harassment and out and out craziness
develops sure to scare the bejeepers out of most sane people.
Given the plot twists that abound in This layered story that features
two dynamic and engaging performances consummate director
Neil Jordan delivers a knockout suspense tale laden with masterful
performances and searing tension that’s palpable. ●
Greta (PG) ****
Ordeal!