Pretty Straightforward

I don't usually post about fashion things because, honestly, I'm no authority on the subject. Brands and color combinations usually don't matter to me coz anything looks good on me. I just need it to have cloth and pockets and to have a nice snug fit.

But I'm making an exception this one time for Straightforward clothing.

Source: Facebook

Here's why:

Games Are Meant To Be Played at Ludo BoardGame Bar and Cafe

"Games are meant to be played."

That is the philosophy behind Ludo BoardGame Bar and Cafe. 

"Ludo" - Latin for game or play.

Ludo BoardGame Bar is jam-packed with diners on a nightly basis! As in! And it's pretty obvious why that is...

Board games. Tons and tons of fun, exhilarating, board games! 

Dreamland Dining at Rustic Mornings

Rustic Mornings is proof that dreams DO come true! Despite not having any formal culinary training, Portia Baluyut's dream of opening a restaurant and sharing great food came true. And coincidentally, Rustic Mornings' easy, ethereal charm is almost dream-like.

Welcome to dreamland.

Imagine, if you will, a spacious garden; small patios with tables and chairs are spread around; bottles, sea shells and thin, white veils are hung around the dining tables giving a sense of privacy; rays of light leak through the leaves; french music plays softly in the background and the fresh, outdoor air provides the ventilation. Seriously, this place is nothing like anything I've seen before.

We Are The Pieces

Awkward, messy, embarrassing, occasionally disgusting, but ultimately, adorable.

Just like any relationship should be.

MICMIC RATING: 10 / 10

PS. Thank you Bettina Bacani for this movie suggestion!

PPS. The cameos. God, the cameos.:)

PPPS. Just gotta get over the idea that Kat Dennings is playing a high school girl.

Little India Healthy Cuisine: Vegetarian becomes Vege-tastic!

I learned a few new things today about Indian food from Little India Healthy Cuisine. We already know that the food Indians put in their body is deeply rooted in their culture and spiritual beliefs but did you know that originally, Indian food was primarily vegetarian? The chicken and fish just came later on.

Why? Because they believe in maintaining clarity of mind and having complete control of their senses and urges. Meats, garlics, onions, (to name a few) are stimulants and promote aggression but the Sattvik diet (vegetarianism minus garlic and onions) promotes a more passive state of mind.

So aside from the obvious physically benefits, a vegetarian diet also keeps you healthy mentally and emotionally.

Little India Healthy Cuisine is a purely vegetarian restaurant (VEGETARIANS REJOICE!). But I'm not trying to make you convert into vegetarianism. (I'm not even vegetarian.) Because vegetarian or not, once you taste the delicious exotic food of Little India, you'll forget there was a difference!

Cowabunga.

Cowabunga.

The heroes in a half-shell have finally made their way back to the big screen! And despite the problems I have with the movie, I'm still glad they're back!

Beautiful Mayhem: Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno

So. F*cking. Awesome.

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno brings high-octane sword-fighting action to a whole 'nother level.

I mean it. The biggest impression the movie left me was how well done fight scenes are. They're massive in scale, lighting-fast, powerful, and beautifully chaotic. This isn't just random hack-and-slash action, there's a dance within all the commotion.

Artistic Action

My Top 5 Robin Williams Flicks

It's a shame. It's a damn shame.

Robin Williams is one of my favorite comedians ever. He is one of those few talented actors who can both light up a room with ease and also pull off the most dramatic and tear-jerking roles. From the way he moves, talks and smiles, we could all tell he was a gentle and loving person with a passion for making other people happy. He will always be the face of comedy to me. It's a shame that we will now have to live in a world without Robin Williams.

And as a tribute to you, Sir, I list down my Top 5 Robin Williams movies: (to which most of my generation would relate to)

Less Fact, More Fiction: Lucy Review

When you see the Lucy trailer, the first thing you think of is Limitless plus powers. If you've watched Bradley Cooper's 2011 thriller then you're not gonna be able to help but compare. Both have the same basic premise: What would happen if you unlock the complete potential of your mind? But while Limitless keeps itself grounded, Lucy seems to let go of all restraint and embraces absurdity.

So-so Suicide Squad

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Not a lot would know this, but Batman's got a new animated movie out! And with DC animated being the way it is, my standards were set pretty high. And even more so as it boasted the return of Kevin Conroy, the definitive Batman voice.  But alas, my expectations were unmet. It wasn't a disaster of a movie, it just didn't live up to the DC caliber.

Otherwise known as The Suicide Squad.

Galactic Glory for the Guardians of the Galaxy!

Marvel's New Frontier: The Guardians of the Galaxy

Peter Quill and the rest of the Guardians have joined the ranks of Han Solo and Mal Reynolds as some of the most iconic space cowboys ever imagined!

Everything about this movie is AMAZING. It's got everything you could look for in a movie: one massively EPIC space adventure, the coolest and most loveable characters, energetic and dazzling action sequences, some of the most imaginative and gorgeous visual designs and cinematography, a helluva catchy soundtrack, and more humor than you could possibly ask for!

One of the many "F*CK YEAH!!!" scenes of the movie.

(This is article ended up being pretty long, so go ahead and skip to the final paragraph if you just want the bottom line. I don't mind. Really.)

Expendable Franchise

Google defines "expendable" as: designed to be used only once and then abandoned or destroyed...

That is EXACTLY what this franchise is. 

Testosterone overkill!

A copy of Expendables 3 got leaked over the weekend. For a while I was still debating with myself whether to watch it on TV or wait for the cinema release. Glad I made the first choice. Coz god...

It. Was. Awful.

I could list a dozen things wrong about the movie...You know what, I WILL.

1) Silvester Stallone's face is made of soggy, grandma breasts.

2) Draggy story. (REALLY draggy story.)

3) Draggy action.

4) Silvester Stallone's face looking like it's been dragged on the floor for a few hours.

5) Cheesy lines. (even by Expendables standards)

6) The most fake CG in recorded history.

7) Enemy soldiers who NEVER shoot. (Otherwise known as canon fodder.)

8) Worn out gags (like past movie references)

9) Jet Li being reduced to a cameo.

10) Overall silliness.

11) INSANELY predictable.

12) Tries so, so, so, hard.

Stop smiling! You guys sucked!

I know this review isn't as articulate as the rest of my reviews (see Her review), but there really is nothing else to it. It was a bad movie. A movie way too concerned about showcasing the toughest actors in Hollywood. It felt like the actors they got determined the story, instead of the other way around.

Too...many...characters.

Gotta watch Guardian of the Galaxy to wash this Expendables 3 stink off.

MICMIC RATING: 2.5/10 (The 2.5 mostly courtesy of the sheer badassery of Ronda Rousey)

(Also, Ford and Banderas were okay.)