Much controversial movie starred by Nicole Kidman about her role (almost) getting involved with a 10yrs old boy. The boy claimed to be her dead husband (reincarnated in him) and persuaded her to not marry her current fiance. The scene that sparked a lot of arguement in the industry is when the Nicole and the boy shared a bath. As simple as that, she was emotionally shaken when the boy claimed to be his dead husband. She believed him, and even thot of ways to be with him.
(Spoilers!! Be warned)
For some reason, the boy realised he may not be the dead husband and told Nicole that he was not him. And so Nicole went back to her finace and got married, and the boy went back to school to be a normal boy. Final scene has Nicole having some sort of emotional break down at her wedding as she cried at the ocean, looking like she's looking for someone or she's going to drown herself. Apparently, she still can't get over her dead husband (who died 10 yrs ago). And the recent incident with the boy left her grieving again, and almost yearning. Realising the dead husband can't be back, can't be with her, it is so painful. I guess that demonstrated the love she had for him. But damn the dead husband cos he cheated on her when he was alive. She's so gorgeous, how can he do that!??!
Anyway, it's a stupid movie. I dont want to rate it to be respectful for Nicole.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Monday, November 29, 2004
Much neglected
Each of us has been busy with our own duties and hobbies. What's up with everyone these days? (Other then PaD? ;) )
I'm still watching movies and some theater acts until I realise the hole in my pocket is expanding too fast.
Last movie: The Incredibles. Awesome! Very enjoyable and entertaining movie. I'm a fan of Pixar, wouldn't miss any one of their movie. And I've fell prey to the Golden M's Incredibles toys.
Last theaterical act: Chestnuts. Local 2 men act, doing singing, dancing and spoofing of movies and other theater acts. It was funny, but not hilarious enough, thou good enough. Too many gay jokes thou. Too much of something isn't that good any more. Hossan took part this yr, and you can certainly see how popular he is in his community just by looking at how many gays there are in the jubilee hall.
I'm still learning golf. On top of that, I'm picking up archery. I'm thoroughly broke. And that list of X'mas gifts isn't helping.
I'm still watching movies and some theater acts until I realise the hole in my pocket is expanding too fast.
Last movie: The Incredibles. Awesome! Very enjoyable and entertaining movie. I'm a fan of Pixar, wouldn't miss any one of their movie. And I've fell prey to the Golden M's Incredibles toys.
Last theaterical act: Chestnuts. Local 2 men act, doing singing, dancing and spoofing of movies and other theater acts. It was funny, but not hilarious enough, thou good enough. Too many gay jokes thou. Too much of something isn't that good any more. Hossan took part this yr, and you can certainly see how popular he is in his community just by looking at how many gays there are in the jubilee hall.
I'm still learning golf. On top of that, I'm picking up archery. I'm thoroughly broke. And that list of X'mas gifts isn't helping.
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Arty Farty
The Visit of the Tai Tai
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Saw this couple of weeks back. Directed and starred by Ivan Heng (as the Tai Tai), this play is originally written in Swiss and has been staged across the globe. Ivan Heng had adapted and localised it.
The story revolves around this poor kampong/town called Sai Tang (shit hole). The villagers were all excited and preparing for the visit by the multi billionaire Tai Tai - Claire to her hometown. They were hopping Claire would make a generous donation for the town, to relieve it from its poverty. When Claire arrived, she arrived in style, with 2 MIB guards, 2 blind wierdos, a butler and a coffin. For who? We don't know. Apparently, she wanted to fulfil her dream and her wish. Her dream to marry at the Sai Tan chapel, and her wish to get her justice. Apparently, she was falsely accused by her childhood old flame who inpregnanted her before she had to leave Sai Tang in shame. She vowed revenge, and revenge was what she was here for. She laid down her condition for the generous donation. This got her old flame all paraniod. Will the villagers give up the life of a man for the few millions?
It's a rather morbid storyline dont u think? Money for someone's life. It exactly depicts real life issues on how people can be manipulated for money. However, I dont understand what the story is trying to say. I was dumbfounded at the end of the play.
Actings were great. Seriously, the actors that night were fantastic. This changed my opinion of local stage actors. Stage act, set up, props, lightings, sound, all the techni stuff were of top quality too. It's apparent what difference it can make with the amount of sponsorship they received.
Vienna Boys Choir
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Isn't this the famous Vienna Boys Choir? This, I had got to see.. so I went. It was a one night performance at the Esplanade. People in the same concert halls were mainly retirees, ang moh retirees, high flyers, music students and working class. I haven't seen people dressing up for concerts or theatrical performance in S'pore. So i thot these uncles and aunties must have received some free tix to participate in this 'gala' affair. Maybe the Austrian embassy. Haha. Why would they be interested w a bunch of young boys? And dress up in sequins and suits? Maybe I have been going to performances that appeal more to the younger crowd who tends to dress down (in comparison) for such event.
Anyhow, the choir wasn't as great as I thot. It is good.. they are good, no doubt. Maybe choir isn't really my cuppa tea unless its X'mas carols. :D hehe. Oh, probably also I dont understand what they are singing, or what the conductor is saying in his Austrian-accented English. (It's worst then Arnold.) But their performance on "Chan Mali Chan" was awesome. Wonder if any school choirs here can achieve such standard.
I'm planning to see The Vagina Monologues. Looks good. :) Oh, and I'm going to see "Chestnut: Private (Partly) - House of Flying Chestnuts". This one is going to be hilarious. It's a 2 men local act. Stand up comedies, singing, dancing, acting, spoofing (lotsa). Went to last yr's chestnut event.. it certainly got me wanting to go back again.
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Saw this couple of weeks back. Directed and starred by Ivan Heng (as the Tai Tai), this play is originally written in Swiss and has been staged across the globe. Ivan Heng had adapted and localised it.
The story revolves around this poor kampong/town called Sai Tang (shit hole). The villagers were all excited and preparing for the visit by the multi billionaire Tai Tai - Claire to her hometown. They were hopping Claire would make a generous donation for the town, to relieve it from its poverty. When Claire arrived, she arrived in style, with 2 MIB guards, 2 blind wierdos, a butler and a coffin. For who? We don't know. Apparently, she wanted to fulfil her dream and her wish. Her dream to marry at the Sai Tan chapel, and her wish to get her justice. Apparently, she was falsely accused by her childhood old flame who inpregnanted her before she had to leave Sai Tang in shame. She vowed revenge, and revenge was what she was here for. She laid down her condition for the generous donation. This got her old flame all paraniod. Will the villagers give up the life of a man for the few millions?
It's a rather morbid storyline dont u think? Money for someone's life. It exactly depicts real life issues on how people can be manipulated for money. However, I dont understand what the story is trying to say. I was dumbfounded at the end of the play.
Actings were great. Seriously, the actors that night were fantastic. This changed my opinion of local stage actors. Stage act, set up, props, lightings, sound, all the techni stuff were of top quality too. It's apparent what difference it can make with the amount of sponsorship they received.
Vienna Boys Choir
-----------------
Isn't this the famous Vienna Boys Choir? This, I had got to see.. so I went. It was a one night performance at the Esplanade. People in the same concert halls were mainly retirees, ang moh retirees, high flyers, music students and working class. I haven't seen people dressing up for concerts or theatrical performance in S'pore. So i thot these uncles and aunties must have received some free tix to participate in this 'gala' affair. Maybe the Austrian embassy. Haha. Why would they be interested w a bunch of young boys? And dress up in sequins and suits? Maybe I have been going to performances that appeal more to the younger crowd who tends to dress down (in comparison) for such event.
Anyhow, the choir wasn't as great as I thot. It is good.. they are good, no doubt. Maybe choir isn't really my cuppa tea unless its X'mas carols. :D hehe. Oh, probably also I dont understand what they are singing, or what the conductor is saying in his Austrian-accented English. (It's worst then Arnold.) But their performance on "Chan Mali Chan" was awesome. Wonder if any school choirs here can achieve such standard.
I'm planning to see The Vagina Monologues. Looks good. :) Oh, and I'm going to see "Chestnut: Private (Partly) - House of Flying Chestnuts". This one is going to be hilarious. It's a 2 men local act. Stand up comedies, singing, dancing, acting, spoofing (lotsa). Went to last yr's chestnut event.. it certainly got me wanting to go back again.
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
TAXI
Another free movie, another movie review.
Billed as an action/comedy/thriller genre in IMDB but don't be fooled. This show is all comedy. Stars Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon, Henry Simmons, Jennifer Esposito and Gisele Bundchen. Not exactly big names unless you're a victorias secrets fan.
Plot outline: Hopeless driver cop (fallon) teams up with car crazy taxi driver (latifah) to foil a group of brazilian super model bank robbers (led by gisele)(yeah right) after being fired by his lt/ex girlfriend (Esposito) for taking a taxi to a bank robbery and starting a high speed car chase in said taxi. Basically your run-of-the-mill mismatched pair story.
Favourite scene, when gisele frisks esposito before taking her hostage.
Rating: Probably 2/5 for the entertainment value (3/5 if you dig gisele/victorias secrets/any long limbed model type).
P.S. It's weird seeing gisele in so much clothes but I swear she's made up of 4/5 legs.
Billed as an action/comedy/thriller genre in IMDB but don't be fooled. This show is all comedy. Stars Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon, Henry Simmons, Jennifer Esposito and Gisele Bundchen. Not exactly big names unless you're a victorias secrets fan.
Plot outline: Hopeless driver cop (fallon) teams up with car crazy taxi driver (latifah) to foil a group of brazilian super model bank robbers (led by gisele)(yeah right) after being fired by his lt/ex girlfriend (Esposito) for taking a taxi to a bank robbery and starting a high speed car chase in said taxi. Basically your run-of-the-mill mismatched pair story.
Favourite scene, when gisele frisks esposito before taking her hostage.
Rating: Probably 2/5 for the entertainment value (3/5 if you dig gisele/victorias secrets/any long limbed model type).
P.S. It's weird seeing gisele in so much clothes but I swear she's made up of 4/5 legs.
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