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It’s March, Women’s History Month, and three of the choices here today have strong Women themes. One is Frances McDormand in Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland (Best Director & Best Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes), and there’s Amy Poehler’s Moxie, set in High School USA. The Assistant is a thinly disguised take on Miramax and Harvey. And there’s a wonderful documentary about forgeries in the world of Art.

C’est magnifique, the Cafe Fleur brunch!

Meanwhile, b(l)ack at the Golden Globes, the first awards show of the 2021 season is done & dusted, and its fair to say we can only hope these shows get better.

This year’s delayed Golden Globes happens February 28th (Monday morning Manila time); so let’s do a fearless predictions rundown. And see on March 1, how many I got right.

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Connecting Ireland and food will bring smiles to most anyone in the world, especially when it’s their sustainable and high quality pork and beef

This shows how fortitude in the time of pandemic can mean realizing a cherished dream.

BOOK REVIEWS: Four titles that redefine how one should read comedy.

Southeast Asian flavors swirl with ingenious twists and tweaks

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It’s a known fact that more often, I’ve been reviewing the more prestige, high-brow streaming options; as honestly, they need more of a push – for example, films on Netflix like Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Pieces of a Woman, and Malcolm & Marie, didn’t make much of a dent in the Most Watched list. And yet, they’re the ones picking up film awards nominations. But yes, for a change, I’m reviewing the more mainstream shows – new domestic dramas, YA fare, thrillers, and sit-com’s. Happy viewing!

"The very first SM Plant Fest is happening nationwide from February 15 to the 28th. It’s THE place to be for a wide array of plants and gardening essentials."

In the real estate industry, the prevailing thought to this day is that when asked ‘What are the three most important factors in successfully selling real estate?’ the smart quippy answer is to say, ‘Location, location, & location.’ Experts in the industry will swear by this adage, saying that no property features such as building, ground, design, or price can hold sway over the almighty location.

The protein-packed Buddha Bowls at the Seda Vertis North buffet, is the hotel’s response to today’s healthier food trends

Having a meal with the scenic view of the Manila Bay makes it a top notch dining experience

Here’s a rundown of two films that are getting serious awards season consideration, one that should have, plus one that just misses the mark. So you know what to try and catch, and what to skip.

“This year’s Screen Actors Guild nominations were announced last week. And while the Awards will be handed out on April 4th, it’s never too early to make our predictions.”

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