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Monday, May 16, 2016

Insta Scoop: Nadine Lustre Helps Out James Reid

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FB Scoop: Lea Salonga Reposts Insights of Joey Reyes on the Aftermath of the Elections

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Insta Scoop: Robin Padilla Calls Out to the Women Whose Vehicle Was Damaged in Traffic Accident

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How to be Friends Again After the Elections

Insta Scoop: Pauleen Luna Sotto Reiterates that Vic Sotto Does Not Have any Facebook Account

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Insta Scoop: Gary Valenciano is Going to be a Grandfather Soon

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Insta Scoop: To Whom is Andi Eigenmann Addressing Her Message?

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Movie Review: My Candidate

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Cast: Derek Ramsay, Shaina Magdayao, Iza Calzado
Director: Quark Henares
Rating: PG
Produced by: Quantum Films

Set on a political backdrop, My Candidate brings Derek Ramsay and Shaina Magdayao together in a pre-election movie that outlines the relevance of a politician’s image. The pressures of the political campaign and all the struggles in between culminate in something that is half expected.

Sonny Suarez (Derek) plays a congressman who reluctantly agree to run as senator to give way to his father's dying wish. Initially, stubborn Sonny didn’t want to as he believed that being in Congress was more than enough for him. But the death of his father and a favorable survey for a Senate seat changed all that.

However, Sonny’s poor social skills and uncharismatic persona will butcher his chances in the elections. His campaign team thinks that the good hearted public servant badly needs an image builder, hence it decided to hire Billie Pono (Shaina Magdayao), a young and competent communications coach who will teach Sonny to be "charming, tactful, and charismatic" – the focus of agreement among her, Sonny and his team.

The wholesome and cannot-hurt-a-fly image of Shaina gives a surprise turnaround in this film as Billie - the lively, alcohol-drinking, former drug addict who loves rap and ghetto music - but is a very passionate life coach. Her professional relationship with Sonny will find a new connection even after the elections are concluded.

However, there’s a mismatch despite the filmmakers’ attempt to go against the established norm of love teams, as it focuses its plot on politics and elections. It is decidedly a movie about a reluctant politician going through the rigors of the campaign but not allowing it to compromise his work and duty to his constituents.

Billie’s maneuvering of Sonny’s political moves includes making sure that he crashes the competition – in this case, his ex-girlfriend Vera Sanchez (Iza Calzado), a traditional politician (trapo) who is also gunning for a Senate seat. Their televised debate is a success where Sonny outwits and beats Vera to pieces.

The movie successfully brings out the best in the other characters of the movie, making sure that their acting mettle will equally shine. The challenge of handling Sonny’s campaign and how the team copes with the daily pressures are eye-openers. With TLC (tender loving care), coach Billie molds Sonny to be her perfect project, something that will give the viewer a ringside view to the harsh and often unseen realities of every brutal campaign.

My Candidate is good in its attempt to reinvent the rom-com brand, but Derek Ramsay and Shaina Magdayao obviously lack the chemistry to execute it. There are awkward scenes that shouldn’t have there in the first place. Undeniably, there are loose connections, the movie’s musical score in some scenes is a bit off, along with the rough editing and poor transitions that leave much to be desired.

The Sonny Suarez and Vera Sanchez love angle is kind of misplaced as there is none to speak of – them being already cold ex-lovers. The political conflict that should have been the gist of their existence fails because the senatorial position that they are both vying for is not a contest meant to be just for the two of them.

In the end, while the viewer waits patiently for that redeeming factor, it will not come. Instead, she will be forced to just grin and bear it, especially after the last scene unexpectedly unfolds before her.

The good thing about the film is that it entertains happily, more than enough to have a good laugh as we deal with our own post-election stresses.

My Candidate also stars Ketchup Eusebio, Nico Antonio, Ricci Chan, and Happy Fereran, is now showing in cinemas.

Insta Scoop: Maja Salvador Shares Her Version of Running Man

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Insta Scoop: Janine Gutierrez Happy at Having Her Family Complete

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Insta Scoop: Iya Villania-Arellano Suggests on Creative Activities for Revealing the Gender of Baby

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Insta Scoop: Darren Espanto Receives Platinum Award

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Insta Scoop: Karylle and Yael Yuzon Collaborate for Official Philippine Song to the Olympics

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Insta Scoop: Kris Bernal to Have Home Built in Plush Subdivision

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Insta Scoop: Meet Lead Actors and Director of 'That Thing Called Tanga Na'

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Like or Dislike: Yassi Pressman on the Cover of MEGA Style

Insta Scoop: To Whom is Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach Addressing Her Message?

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KC Concepcion and Aly Borromeo on Snapchat

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Insta Scoop: Gigi Hadid Commends Paolo Ballesteros' Makeup Transformation of Her

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Tweet Scoop: Jasmine Curtis Smith Part of AlDub Movie

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Must Not Ask Too Much

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When a company chooses a show or a set of entertainers, the decision of which celebrities to include in the lineup is crucial. The company must be assured that the actions onstage of the performers will be attuned to the theme of the show and the spirit of the company. Thus, an entertainer who spews green jokes might not be the right choice to perform in front of a wholesome set of patrons of the sponsoring company. Besides, companies would prefer celebrities who would at least be at par with the level of their prestige. Further, conforming to the terms of the company could limit the lineup of what the performers could do or not do onstage.

One time, Top Establishment (TE) contacted a Big Network (BN) for a show. Naturally, TE trusted BN to come up with a program that is at par with the values and the image of the company. As a leading corporation, TE has an admirable image and carries with its logo, a very important aspect of promoting the country. Hence, the performers should be of high-caliber. Besides, the audience comprises of people who would want a good show.

When BN started to form its lineup from its deep talent pool, Proud Celebrity (PC) was chosen to be part of the performers. PC did not hesitate at all because performing for TE is an achievement for any celebrity. The exposure would make the audience remember that PC is still very much active in his career. Besides, the potential benefits for performing in the show of TE might bring perks. Who knows, TE might actually be on the lookout for possible endorsers in the future. However, when PC learned about the honorarium, he was not at all satisfied. PC felt that he could get more than what TE offered, and thus he broached the idea of bringing his family as part of his entourage.

As soon as TE got wind of the demand of PC, the company made their recommendation. The demand was quite too much even though TE has enough financial resources. Thus, to avoid any conflict, BN continued the show, but no longer included PC in the lineup of performers. Having been in the business for quite a time, PC has never learned that, although he might be a celebrity and a top notch performer at that, certain terms should not be abused. After all, his lording over the entertainment arena has passed and now, he’s just part of the talent pool of BN.

“What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.”― Brené Brown

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