..watched/read in 2012.
Code by invierno.
Films/Series/Books...
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Guy Ritchie, 2011 (Shown in the Philippines by early 2012)
"Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty."
The Name of this Book is Secret
Pseudonymous Bosch, 2007
"It chronicles the adventures of two children, Cass and Max-Ernest, as they investigate the mysterious death of local Pietro Bergamo."
Heartstrings/넌 내게 반했어
Pyo Min Soo, 2011
"Heartstrings is a South Korean youthful melodrama about the main characters' love, friendship and dreams, set against the backdrop of an arts university."
Charlie St. Cloud
Burr Steers, 2010
"The story is of Charlie St. Cloud's choice between keeping a promise he made to his brother, who died in a car accident, or going after the girl he loves."
The Greatest Salesman in the World
Og Mandino, 1968
"The 128-page book is a guide to a philosophy of salesmanship, and success, telling the story of Hafid, a poor camel boy who achieves a life of abundance."
The Perks of being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky, 1999
"The story is narrated by a teenager who goes by the alias of "Charlie"; he describes various scenes in his life by writing a series of letters to an anonymous person, whom he does not know personally."
Super Show 3 DVD
The Hughes Brothers, 2010
"Super Junior, The 3rd Asia Tour – "Super Show 3" is the 2010 to 2011 Asia-wide live concert tour by the South Korean boy band Super Junior to support their fourth studio album, Bonamana"
Love and Other Drugs
Edward Zwick, 2011
"A woman suffering from Parkinson's befriends a drug rep working for Pfizer against 1990s Pittsburgh backdrop."
If you're reading this book, it's too late
Pseudonymous Bosch, 2008
"If You're Reading This, It's Too Late is the sequel to The Name of this Book is Secret in the Secret Series by Pseudonymous Bosch. It was released in October 2008 and features the same characters as the first book. "
Mirror Mirror
Tarsem Singh, 2012
"An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright."
The Muppets
James Bobin, 2011 (Shown 2012 in the Philippines)
"With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon."
Friends with Benefits
Will Gluck, 2011
"While trying to avoid the clichés of Hollywood romantic comedies, Dylan and Jamie soon discover however that adding the act of sex to their friendship does lead to complications."
The Book of Eli
The Hughes Brothers, 2010
"A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind."
The Hunger Games Movie
Gary Ross, 21 Mar 2012
"Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match."
In Time
Andrew Niccol, 28 October 2011 (Philippines)
"In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage - a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system."
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Gore Verbinski, 9 July 2003 (USA)
"Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead."
Hanna
Joe Wright, 28 September 2011 (Philippines)
"A 16-year-old who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives."
This Book is Not Good for You
Pseudonymous Bosch, 2009
"In the story, a famous chef named Senor Hugo captures Cass's mother in order to get Cass to bring him the legendary Tuning Fork for the Midnight Sun (the society whose goal is to find the Secret and be able to live forever), in hope that it will help the members achieve immortality."
The Notebook
Nick Cassavetes, 2004
"A poor and passionate young man falls in love with a rich young woman and gives her a sense of freedom. They soon are separated by their social differences."
The Tourist
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, 8 January 2011 (Philippines)
"Revolves around Frank, an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path."
Gossip Girl (season 3)
Various directors, Original run: September 14, 2009 – May 17, 2010
"Spotted: Our beloved Upper East Siders, all grown up. Though high school may be behind most of them, you can be sure a future of love, scandal and, of course, secrets awaits."
Priest
Scott Stewart, 11 May 2011 (Philippines)
"A priest disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his daughter."
Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest
Gore Verbinski, 6 July 2006 (Philippines)
"Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well."
Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End
Gore Verbinski, 23 May 2007 (Philippines)
"Captain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle."
The Hangover
Todd Phillips, 12 August 2009 (Philippines)
"A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him."
Skins (season 1)
"Skins is a BAFTA Award–winning British teen drama that follows the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of sixth form."
The Avengers
Joss Whedon, 25 April 2012 (Philippines)
"Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army."
Super Show 2 DVD
Released 2010
"Super Junior, The 2nd Asia Tour – "Super Show 2" is the 2009 to 2010 Asia-wide live concert tour by the South Korean boy band Super Junior to support their third studio album, Sorry, Sorry."
Super Show 2 DVD
Josh Trank, 2 February 2012 (Philippines)
"Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides."
Skins (season 2)
"Skins is a BAFTA Award–winning British teen drama that follows the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of sixth form."