BLOG # 3: A Movie Review 2

                                              Black Swan


Movie Review by Sarah Detruz
Directed by Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey


I finally had the opportunity to watch the movie Black Swan starring Natalie Portman( Nina) and Mila Kunis(Lily) after borrowing a DVD from a friend. The costumes, the movement and art of ballet dancing, and the direction of the film were amazing. It was thrilling in the sense that it was constantly catches the audience and made to push our boundaries and test our comfort zones.


There were parts of this film that did make me uncomfortable, not including them would have harmed the overall atmosphere of the film. Regarding their controversial sex scene of Nathalie Portman and Mila Kunis, and the gruelling ballet training. I was surprised by both the performances given by Natalie and Mila because I simply have never seen them in their roles. Natalie was bold, daring, graceful, and exquisite. Mila playing the role of Lily and I simply loved her.

When I finished watching the film, I was unable to make the immediate decision of categorizing Black Swan as a good or bad film. It was neither. It is one of those films that cannot be given a label. In my eyes, it was disturbingly artistic and sometimes too much for me to handle, I was challenged by it. At the very end of the movie, I ran to my friend Nanie who had recently watched the film as well. When discussing it, she had told me that she loved it. Typically after watching films, to decide whether she liked it or not, she’ll ask herself ifshe could have thought of a better ending to it. “I couldn’t. It was perfect,” and we left it at that. In addition to that, Natalie just won the Best Actress in 83rd Oscar Academy Awards night for her role as Nina in this movie.


This movie is not for everyone, but you’ll know whether or not you want to watch the film after you’ve seen the trailer.

BLOG # 3: A Movie Review

"Love and Other Drugs"

Movie Review by Sarah Detruz
Director: Edward Zwick
Writers: Charles Randolph, Edward Zwick, Marshal, Herskovitz and  Jamie Reidy
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway

The movie "Love & Other Drugs" starring Jamie (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Maggie(Anne Hathaway). In this movie Jamie, a hot-shot pharmaceutical dealer, learns the ins and outs of his new job seducing receptionists, until he meets his match in Maggie, a Parkinson’s disease patient, who is far too concerned with being in love.

The two get off to an unstable start. He’s too arrogant for her and she’s too smart for his tricks. But since they’re both so attractive, they hit it off with one agreement--since she’s concerned with how her disease will affect him, they decide not to call their relationship...a relationship. As you can guess, Jamie falls for her, she’s unsure, and eventually both try to prove that their ready for some commitment. 

This goes on for roughly under two hours, at the time Jamie’s rise to the top of the drug world, thanks to the recently released Viagra pill, Maggie’s Parkinson’s disease becoming a real issue worth discussing.  I was surprised by both the performances given by Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway  in their roles. Anne was bold, daring, and exquisite. Jake playing the role of Jamie and I simply loved both of them.

Director Edward Zwick has two really good movies in here--one about the advent of Viagra and its affect on men, and one about dealing with a difficult disease and the strain it can put on personal relationships. Unfortunately, he chose both, leaving audiences with two mostly humourless hours filled with inconvenient, unclear characterizations. Gyllenhaal and Hathaway in particular perform well in their respective movies, but they have trouble meeting in the middle--the conflicting styles of humour and sentiment just don’t connect, which reduces the film’s more sincere moments. 

BLOG # 2: A Food Review

Yummy Mango Cake

Mango Cake.... Yummy

For those who love dessert (cake specifically) this is the place for you, Red Ribbon Cakes. I myself have a sweet tooth and really loves cakes.  Cakes - They're known for their Mango Cake, but don't hesitate to try the rest. I adore their Mango Cake! Ultra sweet and moist mango cake. Juicy mango bits and cream mango filling tucked into soft moist white chiffon and topped with fresh mango slice, Refreshing mango taste in every slice.

Mango Cake just naturally melts in your mouth. So good! On that note, I have to recommend the mango cake. I mean, I have to. It would be a crime NOT to. I try to get that every year for my birthday, and every year when the days lead up to that special moment, I am eager. I am excited, and usually on the morning of, I bounce out of bed all - "MANGO CAKE! MANGO CAKE! MANGO CAKE! 

Delicious Palabok 

for only P135.00 with drinks 

and slice of mango cake.

My husband Alvin , Ayessa and I went for a dinner last Saturday to celebrate my post birthday  in its branch at SM Dasmarinas. I had pancit palabok meal. Ayessa’s choice was All Beef Salisbury Steak for P160.00 only, while Alvin chose pan grilled  chop at the same price .I got the P135.00 meal, which came with a drink and piece of cake. Alvin and I got a slice of mango cake  and Ayessa chose the mocha choco crumble cake slice. The new cake introduce by RRC. The restaurant has all kinds of Filipino pastries, like empanada, mamon and ensaymada. Red Ribbon Bakeshop is a chain restaurant in the Philippines with locations in different part of the country and different malls.

This place isn't that impressive to eat at, but on the other hand, were you to get something at the last minute for a party (like some type of food tray, or a cake! ), I'd say this is probably one of the best places to go to. Delicious and affordable, the staffs behind the counter are quick to get things done and they get it done right. Their selection of goodies beneath the glass counter has me standing there for what feels like hours, debating on what to get.

And even if I was too does something like that (only because I've done that before! Oops), they wouldn't care. Patience is a virtue, my friends.

New Mocha Choco Crumble:
Rich mocha cream, heavenly mocha chiffon
 with crunchy chocolate crumble, 
a mocha cake like never before.

The cakes here are to die for, literally. They fulfil every sweet tooth's desire, but will probably make your diet die. Use sparingly. Like, you know, for parties. There are also some cooked entrees available. But the reputation here is for the sweet treats. Stock up on the various assortments of sponge cakes and watch your snacking habits explode!

BLOG #1: The Most Important Person

I want to grow old with him When thinking of those who are the most important person in our lives we often look to those that are closest to us and for me that person has been and always will be my own husband. Let me give you the most important reason why he is the most important person in my life. Imagine that there was someone whom I have to spend the rest of my life with. I had to spend every minute of every day with this person, day in and day out. He is the first person I will see when I wake up in the morning and the last person I see when I go to sleep. This person is there on my life’s special occasions: my birthday, Christmas, New Year, valentines day, my wedding and finally, my funeral. This person is there during all of my life’s ups and downs. This person shares my sorrows and my joys. When I am down, only this person can cheer me up. When I fall, only this person can pick me up. When I set a goal, only this person can give me the motivation and confidence to achieve it. This person will never leave me and is the only one I can truly depend on. If I didn’t love this person, wouldn’t my life be absolutely miserable? I’d be forever stuck to a person I didn’t love. I wouldn’t be able to do anything! He’s my roommate, my best friend, the father of my daughter,  my life and my everything. I want to grow old with him.   He  is the most important  man in my life and of course the most important "girl" in my life would be my lovely daughter Ayessa. They complete me.

I WANT TO GROW OLD WITH YOU" by  Robbie Hart I wanna make you smile whenever you’re sad Carry you around when your arthritis is bad All I wanna do is grow old with you I’ll get your medicine when your tummy aches Build you a fire if the furnace breaks Oh it could be so nice, growing old with you I’ll miss you I’ll kiss you Give you my coat when you are cold I’ll need you I’ll feed you Even let ya hold the remote control So let me do the dishes in our kitchen sink Put you to bed if you've had too much to drink I could be the man who grows old with you I wanna grow old with you