Sunday, 19 October 2014

Movie Review - Laggies (2014)

Hi Guys,

Laggies (2014) is an American Romantic Comedy movie starring Sam Rockwell, Keira Knightley, Chloe Grace Moretz in the main lead. The movie is shot mainly in Seattle and revolves around the life of Keira's character and her choices in life.
Laggies (Say When in UK) is directed by Lynn Shelton. The movie is about the life of a 28 years old Megan played by Keira who is still living with her high school boyfriend and is working in her father's company as a sign flipper. On one eventful night Megan met Annika played by Chloe Grace Moretz. Some incidents brought them together and Megan went on to spend some timeout with Annika at her home. Sam Rockwell played Craig, the father of Annika and looks super cool in the movie. Slowly Megan falls in love with Craig while sorting out her issues with her previous boyfriend played by Mark Webber. 

The movie has it's ups and downs but overall the movie is enjoyable. It's an evolution and discovery of Megan as she finally finds answers to what she has been looking for in life. Keira Knightley is the right choice to play this girl's inner dilemma and thought patterns.

Chloe Grace Moretz is showing a lot of potential in this movie also. After "The Equalizer" this movie has given her much more screen time. She has the charm and talent to make it to the top of the Hollywood actresses.

Sam Rockwell has played it's character with a lot of conviction and even beaten Robert Downey Jr. in screen coolness factor.

Overall, Laggies is a time pass movie with some great comic scenes. Go for a light comedy evening with your loved ones in cinema or can wait to watch it on TV. The movie is getting released in Ster Kinekor on 14 Nov 2014. Book your tickets now. 

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Pink Pony - 5 KM Walkathon @CANSA #PIHT #PoloSA

Hi Guys,

Polo South Africa organized a 5 km Walkathon on a Saturday morning on 4 Oct 2014 in continuation with the Polo Horse Trials 2014. 
The entry ticket was fixed for R25 and all proceeds has been added to the final cheque which will be handed to CANSA at the end of the campaign.
The day was enjoyed by all and everyone was invited to join in on the Pink Pony Walkathon.
More than 200 people took part in the 5km walk around the Inanda Country base before a jam packed day of cross country. 
 Prizes were handed out for the Best Dressed Pink Walkers.
Some of the shots of pets as they were also covered in Pink.
Pink was the flavor of the day and CANSA #CancerSupport was supported by all the community present.
All these picture are taken by Polo South Africa's hired professional photographers for the event. 

Thanks a lot to Polo South Africa for extending the invite to me. Follow Polo on Facebook & Twitter. Follow CANSA on twitter.

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Sunday, 12 October 2014

Product Review - COCOON Boutique Spa @ Radisson Blu Hotel, Johannesburg

Hi Guys,

It is always a great opportunity when you visit something for the first time. It happened with me when I first visited the Cocoon Spa which is opposite Mushroom Park, Sandton in Radisson Blu Hotel's Ground Floor area. It was my first time that I ever visited any Spa in my life. I immediately fell in love with the calm & reflective environment of Cocoon Spa.
The use of colorful dots have brought a different texture to the entrance every dot representing the O's and C's in Cocoon.
There is a display of all the organic & silk products for customers to browse and buy. The rate list is also displayed for customers to refer. 
The waiting lounge has everything you want. It gives you the same calm & relaxed experience while you wait for your treatment or after the treatments. Art & paintings builds up a great environment for customers.
The front walls again showcases some of the amazing art and organic stuff to browse and buy. The Cocoon Spa has their own scrub and lotion products as well for customers to enjoy. The products are prices right for everyone to buy and use. 
Another room for foot and hand massage which also gets converted into private and personal yoga sessions as and when required. Everything in decor matches the Cocoon Spa's aura. You will definitely fall in love with the same. 
I went through the Cocoon - Full body Massage for 45 min and this was the first time I ever had this kind of treatment in a Spa in Johannesburg. I really felt relaxed as trained staff went through calming all my nerves and muscles in my back, neck, legs, hands and shoulders. Head massage really took away all my stress. The aromatic & herbal oils brought a lot of warmth to my body. I felt so light like flying in the air after my 45 minutes of treatment. Really I was missing something in my life as now I plan to get the same every month. 

For all my readers of this blogpost - Cocoon Spa has given a special discount of 35% on all treatments when you mention TLW (The Life's Way) code while booking your appointment. Call them on 011 046 0615 

The Cocoon spa offers full body massage, Muslin Bag massage, Paste & hot oil massage, Anti Aging facial, Energizing facial, Hot oil head massage, Stomach massage, Hand massage, Feet massage, Indian Head massage, Half day & Full day treatment packages, Sangeeth meditation therapy and Yoga sessions. 





















Cocoon Spa also offer mobile spa services to corporates and events. So next time when some special day is happening, you just need to set up two-three chairs and get everyone a nice head massage from Cocoon Spa within your office area. Check their website - www.cocoonspa.co.za

Do check them out and enjoy the fun while you relax and don't forget to mention TLW to get 35% discount. 

Cheers!!!
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Friday, 10 October 2014

Movie Review - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)

Hi Guys,

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) is a Walt Disney family entertainment comedy movie which will make you laugh a lot. This is one of the Disney’s productions which will be liked by everyone alike from kids to adults. The movie is based on Judith Viorst's 1972 children's book of the same name.

The movie is a wish grant turned nightmare kind of story which you might have seen in many movies but the context here spans to the parents, elder brother & sister and youngest kid of the family. It’s a series of events that happens on a single day as the main character celebrates his birthday.

Steve Carell is a jobless individual and currently is taking care of the toddler in the family. What happens in his life at the job interview he attends is one of the funniest scenes of the movie.

Jennifer Garner plays the mother of all the kids and as a working woman in one of the kid’s publishing company. The scene where she tries to stop the book launch is one of her best’s.

Alexander is played by Ed Oxenbould and he has acted very well in his role. The scene where his elder brother is talking to his girlfriend is awesome.

Elder brother is played by Dylan Minnette and his scene with Jennifer Coolidge for passing the driving test will make you laugh a lot.

Elder sister is played by Kerris Dorsey and her scene of the stage show is really great.

This movie is a roller coaster ride of fun and laughter. You won’t feel bored for even a single second. The movie will fully leave you satisfied for all the money you spend on the tickets. The movie is good for a weekend together with family for an amazing Sunday afternoon. Go for it and enjoy a lot!

Movie is releasing in Ster Kinekor on 31st Oct 2014. Book your tickets now. More info on twitter and facebook. Check out facebook page of Disney.

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Product Review - Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes


Hi Guys, 
 
Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes is an action/adventure game will take players deep into the Marvel Universe with classic characters and original storyline. The game allows players more opportunity for unprecedented freedom and endless possibilities to create new adventures themselves.
In Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes, players use real-world interactive Marvel figures to activate original storylines (Play Sets) in the virtual game worlds of some of Marvel’s most popular franchises, including The Avengers. In the Play Sets, players are able to take on the role of more than 20 Marvel characters including Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Thor, Hulk and Hawkeye to battle enemies, complete challenging missions, solve puzzles and ultimately save the world from destruction. 



I played the characters of Thor, Black Widow, Spiderman & Iron Man and totally fell in love with them. Each has his own unique powers and limitations so deciding what you want to play with against which enemy is really great. This is great if you want to test some of the rival enemies against other MARVEL Super hero. I am not that good with Microsoft XBOX remote when I tried it but I will be buying the game to play on my Nintendo Wii or whenever I buy Sony PS3/PS4 and get rid of my ages old Sony PS2. I got the Hawk Eye as a gift to attend the premier of the game but I won't be able to use it unless I have the whole Starter Pack. 
Featuring an enhanced Toy Box mode, Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes has introduced new structured, franchise-themed adventures that players can customize and play using any in-game character from across the Disney Infinity universe. Fans also have hundreds of Marvel-themed items, locations, props and characters at their disposal to create their own stories or even re-create their favorite comic book moments. 
                                     
GAMEPLAY FEATURES

MARVEL FRANCHISES – Marvel franchises introduce deeper, immersive storylines and Marvel Super Heroes deliver new combat gameplay, more destruction in game worlds, authentic Marvel gadgets and vehicles in Play Sets and Toy Box.
EPIC STORYLINES - Original, character driven stories written by award-winning Marvel comic writer, Brian Michael Bendis.  Authentic, intertwined stories where some Marvel Super Heroes can cross between Play Sets, all set in iconic Marvel locations.

ENHANCED TOY BOX - An all-new Toy Box mode that makes it easier for players to create and share their one-of-a-kind levels and mini-games with family and friends.  Use the new Creator tool to quickly build your worlds faster and easier than ever before. 

TOY BOX GAME DISCS – New pyramid shaped discs deliver structured, franchise-themed games to the Toy Box. Build and customize your games by using Toy Box Toys of your choice and play through each game using any Disney Infinity character to complete missions.
FORWARD COMPATIBILITY – All of your Disney Infinity figures, toys and power discs are compatible with the Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes Toy Box - stats and upgrades intact.  Disney Infinity characters can increase their level cap from level 15 to 20 and skills can be allocated across a variety of attributes using the Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes skill tree.

POWER DISCS – New set of circular and hexagonal Power Discs will be available for Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes. Circular discs will add costumes, Area of Effect attacks and team-ups. Hexagonal power discs will add new weapons, vehicles and sky and terrain customizations. Power discs are the most coolest feature ever as you never know what you are going to get inside the sealed package. These can totally change the whole environment of the game altogether or can give your character an extra power to keep up to the enemy unlimited powers. 

Select Power Disc descriptions are below:

-          Marvel Skies and Textures
o   World War Hulk - Customize your landscape to make it look as if Hulk went on a smashing rampage
o   World War Hulk Sky - Turn your blue skies green with this Hulk themed power disc
o   Stark Tech - Deck out your Toy Box compliments of Tony Stark. Unlock the Stark Industries Tech theme with upgraded Hologram Readout Tech ability
o   View from the Suit - Ever wonder what it's like to see the world from inside Iron Man's helmet? Check out the Hologram Readout Tech upgrade and unlock Stark Industries “View from the Suit”
-          Marvel Vehicles/Mounts
o   Hydra Motorcycle - Take Hydra's Motorcycle for a spin. Sidecar included
o   Lola - Need a ride? Unlock this Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. hover car
o   S.H.I.E.L.D. Containment Truck - Contain enemies and protect civilians with this S.H.I.E.L.D. truck
o   Falcon’s Wings - You'll be soaring when you put on Falcon's Wings
o   The Avenjet - Hop on board the Avenjet for a speed boost in your Toy Box
-          Marvel Team-Ups and Costumes
o   S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier Strike - Send down a missile strike from above.  Your enemies will need to take cover
o   Marvel Team Up: Winter Solder - Team up with the Winter Soldier and catch your enemies in the crossfire
o   Marvel Team Up: Iron Patriot - Hit them hard, hit them fast, hit them everywhere! Iron Patriot reporting for duty
o   Stark Arc Reactor - Try the Mark 42 on for size!  Unlock Iron Man’s black and white special edition Guardians of the Galaxy armor with added boom!
o   Sentinel of Liberty - Expand your Super Hero wardrobe with Captain America's World War II costume and original shield!
o   Gamma Rays - Time to get old school and unlock the Original Grey Hulk costume with added smash!


The Disney Infinity:  Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) video game Starter Pack includes:
-          1 Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) Video Game
-          3 Marvel Super Heroes Figures:  Iron Man, Thor and Black Widow
-          1 Disney Infinity Base (2.0 Edition)
-          2 Toy Box Game Discs
-          1 Marvel’s The Avengers Play Set piece
-          1 Web Code Card

Publisher: Disney Interactive
Developer: Avalanche Software
Genre:  Action/Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC, iOS
Pricing:   
Starter Pack:                                R999.95
Play Sets:                                     R399.95 
Disney Infinity Figure:                   R179.95 
Power Disc Pack:                         R79.95
Website:                             www.disney.com/Infinity

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