Hot college girls!! Another funny show. Usually I'm not into college-sweetie-britneyspears-bubblegum movies.. but this one is rather fun to watch. Its not those emotional-lovey-dovey-high-sex-hormone show. I would think it's more realistic-bitchy-sexy-unscrupulous-scandalous show. Well, that's what it's about anyway. Girls bitching about each other, using underhand methods to sabotage, trying to be in the "in" group, etc. Hmm. that's what most college students are facing.
Story: A newbie to the school, who eventually joined the most popular girls of the school but for ulterior motive. That is, to get the boy she admires in class. So she went about to sabotage on the "Queen" of that group. Before she knows it, she has become one of them, and landed herself in more problems. But of cos, such movie always ends happily with a prom. ;) No need to guess, everyone bcomes good friends again. (Duh!) Hhaha
Well, I think this is about 2.5/5. Funny, but it's a teen movie! and teen movies cannot go beyond 2.5.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Connie & Carla
Two girls striving hard to be cabaret (sort of) singers. They eventually got famous after witnessing a murder, and was on the run to LA. The twist is they got famous not as girls but as Drag Queens.
Funny and entertaining. No chio bus or handsome boys (well, lotsa well build gays) but the actors were great. Really simple plot but I enjoyed how they try to hide the fact they are girls.
It's worth 2.5-3/5 for the laughter.
Funny and entertaining. No chio bus or handsome boys (well, lotsa well build gays) but the actors were great. Really simple plot but I enjoyed how they try to hide the fact they are girls.
It's worth 2.5-3/5 for the laughter.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Super Size Me
It is a documentary film that sort of shock the world at the Sundance Film Festival. It is about obesity problems in America and an experiment on the narator/creator was done to show how bad fast food are.
The experiment is carried out over 30 days, where the guy had to eat Mac meals.. 3 times a day. At the end of it, he got serious problems such as liver failure, depression, and bad sex life. (haha)
Very interesting, although some parts I almost wanted to sleep when the experts are talking away. But it shows you the seriousness of the problem and how big the fast food meals are at the States. At the end of the film, I don't feel like having fast food or coke at all. Hahah..
The idea is.. moderation...
The experiment is carried out over 30 days, where the guy had to eat Mac meals.. 3 times a day. At the end of it, he got serious problems such as liver failure, depression, and bad sex life. (haha)
Very interesting, although some parts I almost wanted to sleep when the experts are talking away. But it shows you the seriousness of the problem and how big the fast food meals are at the States. At the end of the film, I don't feel like having fast food or coke at all. Hahah..
The idea is.. moderation...
Sunday, July 11, 2004
Around the World in 80 Days
That movie with Jackie Chan? Wasn't keen on watching but Sis bought DVD frm JB. Surprised that it could keep me seated thru'out the show. It's a simple, known plot. Not much excitment since u already know the story. So the good thing about the show is its humour. The lead actor and actress were pretty great. Act well and were funny. And I also impress with how they merge/morph 'cartoon drawings' to real life scenes. I guess since the show has really lean plot, they had to get in famous people.. such as Samo Hong, Olwen Willson and his brother (who's so cuttteee!), Kathy Bates (as Queen Elizabeth), even Richard Brendson(boss of Virgin Co.) had a split second act in it.
I rate this 2.5/5 bcos of Jackie.. don't like him. 8-|
I rate this 2.5/5 bcos of Jackie.. don't like him. 8-|
Thursday, July 08, 2004
Spiderman 2
Oh it was great!!! Some people thinks its better then the first, some thinks its not. I think they are both great! :) I totally dig spidey's great body.. awwww.. =P~
The plot for Spidey 2 is better, graphics is also more natural, and the special effects are awesome. (I hope I didn't over rate it.) The only thing is, there are so many screaming females! I can picture the comic book with a square of cartoon dedicated to a screaming lady on the street. There are like almost 4 or 5 of them in this movie. A few corny scenes but I just brush it off with "comics" effect. There's a particular scene when Mary Jane was being lowered down to safety and her dress with a super high slit was taped down so that the wind won't blow off her skirt to reveal too much. Pity. Hahha..
And I don't understand why the gal sitting next to me keep giggling at everything! When they kiss, when the mean guy said something, when spidey puts on the mask, this and that. Siao ah! It's not a comedy show you know, even thou it's a adaptation of a comic.. 8-| Gals..
The plot for Spidey 2 is better, graphics is also more natural, and the special effects are awesome. (I hope I didn't over rate it.) The only thing is, there are so many screaming females! I can picture the comic book with a square of cartoon dedicated to a screaming lady on the street. There are like almost 4 or 5 of them in this movie. A few corny scenes but I just brush it off with "comics" effect. There's a particular scene when Mary Jane was being lowered down to safety and her dress with a super high slit was taped down so that the wind won't blow off her skirt to reveal too much. Pity. Hahha..
And I don't understand why the gal sitting next to me keep giggling at everything! When they kiss, when the mean guy said something, when spidey puts on the mask, this and that. Siao ah! It's not a comedy show you know, even thou it's a adaptation of a comic.. 8-| Gals..
Wednesday, July 07, 2004
The Other Side of The Bed
Caught a spanish movie ("El Otra Lado De La Cama") at Lido yesterday. Pretty well acclaimed in Spain or the Latin industry. The story is about 2 couples, ending up having affairs with each other's partner. Basically it's about relationships, trust and sex.
It's a rather fun and entertaining movie. Great acting, singing and dancing. Almost like a musical on screen. Wonder if they had refer to one of the Bollywood movies. Hhaa. Great scripts and editing too! Truely enjoyable. Oh, and great bodies. ;)
I was more preoccupied with the language. Half the time I'm recalling and remembering the spanish vocab then digesting the plot. Haha. So, I failed to gather any conclusion at the end of the show. Haha.
Anyhow, it's spidey 2 today!!
It's a rather fun and entertaining movie. Great acting, singing and dancing. Almost like a musical on screen. Wonder if they had refer to one of the Bollywood movies. Hhaa. Great scripts and editing too! Truely enjoyable. Oh, and great bodies. ;)
I was more preoccupied with the language. Half the time I'm recalling and remembering the spanish vocab then digesting the plot. Haha. So, I failed to gather any conclusion at the end of the show. Haha.
Anyhow, it's spidey 2 today!!
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Movies under the Stars
Stella Artois has organised Starlight Movies 2004 at the Fort Canning from 17 Jun to 17 Jul. Spent $16 to lie under the stars and watch Finding Nemo and Whale Rider on Saturday.
We arrived at 7pm and got a reasonably good spot to spread out our mat. Crowd was alright, not as many irritating SPGs or college students like 2 yrs ago when I was there. I was expecting more people but it's better to have more space around the mat then have someone's feet next to your face. It was a breezy night and that's the best weather to have! Most of the families left after Finding Nemo. And we got to enjoy the next movie "WhaleRider" after the chatterboxes shuddup. (They had to be shh-ed to realise. *REB*)
Whale Rider is a highly acclaimed New Zealander production about the Maori tradition. The movie started off with muffled sound system (and chatterboxes), so I couldn't figure out what they are talking about. As the movie progresses, the plot thicken and the climax build up (and the audiences were really quiet!). It is about a young maori girl trying to prove to her chief-grandad that she's the next successor. As it is never the tradition to pass on the title to a girl, the grandad got mad at her for trying to break the tradition and being disrespectful to the tradition. There's a very touching scene where I belive most of the female at the Fort were trying to fight back their tears - me too. (*sob sob*) I must say, the actors were really good! Esp the little girl. No wonder she won the best actress award.
It is a very enjoyable and good movie, with subtitles. NZ accent is a little over-whelming. It's worth 5/5!
If you are interested in going for the Starlight Movies, and it's your first time, here are something you should take note.
1. Fill in the qtnaire and grab the goody bag. There's a copy of "Stuff". In it (other then 'nice pix') there's a coupon that admits 2 to Starlight movies on wkdays (Tues-Thurs and Sun, Mon close).
2. They have food stalls.. limited unless nachos, cheezy dogs, ice creams, evian and stella artois are good enough for you.
3. Bring cushions or pillows if you can afford it. It'll relieve your hands to support your head when you lie down to watch the movie.
4. Great event to bring pets and kids.
We arrived at 7pm and got a reasonably good spot to spread out our mat. Crowd was alright, not as many irritating SPGs or college students like 2 yrs ago when I was there. I was expecting more people but it's better to have more space around the mat then have someone's feet next to your face. It was a breezy night and that's the best weather to have! Most of the families left after Finding Nemo. And we got to enjoy the next movie "WhaleRider" after the chatterboxes shuddup. (They had to be shh-ed to realise. *REB*)
Whale Rider is a highly acclaimed New Zealander production about the Maori tradition. The movie started off with muffled sound system (and chatterboxes), so I couldn't figure out what they are talking about. As the movie progresses, the plot thicken and the climax build up (and the audiences were really quiet!). It is about a young maori girl trying to prove to her chief-grandad that she's the next successor. As it is never the tradition to pass on the title to a girl, the grandad got mad at her for trying to break the tradition and being disrespectful to the tradition. There's a very touching scene where I belive most of the female at the Fort were trying to fight back their tears - me too. (*sob sob*) I must say, the actors were really good! Esp the little girl. No wonder she won the best actress award.
It is a very enjoyable and good movie, with subtitles. NZ accent is a little over-whelming. It's worth 5/5!
If you are interested in going for the Starlight Movies, and it's your first time, here are something you should take note.
1. Fill in the qtnaire and grab the goody bag. There's a copy of "Stuff". In it (other then 'nice pix') there's a coupon that admits 2 to Starlight movies on wkdays (Tues-Thurs and Sun, Mon close).
2. They have food stalls.. limited unless nachos, cheezy dogs, ice creams, evian and stella artois are good enough for you.
3. Bring cushions or pillows if you can afford it. It'll relieve your hands to support your head when you lie down to watch the movie.
4. Great event to bring pets and kids.
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Where is everyone?
Just realised that postings are dwindling here besides Rachel's weekly movie reviews (thanks for that by the way).
So is everyone busy somewhere else? Anyone spoken to Uncle Leong lately?
Well, on my part I've been settling into the new job and now trying to plan my exit strategy. Seems a bit fast but somehow just can't seem to get used to this environment.
Oh yah.. got a new gmail account as well... 2 weeks ago I was busy clearing up my yahoo email and suddenly I get 100mb free from them and annuder 1gb from gmail. Anyway if anyone wants one I still have a few invitations left. Just let me know.
So is everyone busy somewhere else? Anyone spoken to Uncle Leong lately?
Well, on my part I've been settling into the new job and now trying to plan my exit strategy. Seems a bit fast but somehow just can't seem to get used to this environment.
Oh yah.. got a new gmail account as well... 2 weeks ago I was busy clearing up my yahoo email and suddenly I get 100mb free from them and annuder 1gb from gmail. Anyway if anyone wants one I still have a few invitations left. Just let me know.
Monday, June 21, 2004
Announcement
Announcing the arrival of Lutfil Hadi Bin Mohd. Remy on 19 June 2004. Congratulation to Remy and Yati! Great job Yati!! Baby boy looks big and healthy! When will the circumsion ceremony be?? *u^
Monday, June 14, 2004
Harry Porter 3: The Prisoner of Azkaban
Oh how much they have grown! It's about time to replace them. Hahaha. The kids look more like 15, 16 then 13 years old.
At some point of the movie, it was really fast pace, at some other points, the conversations are too draggy. If you haven't read the book, you might not beable to follow. Even if you had, you might need to refer to them again. If you are not a fan of fantasy or Harry Porter stories, you might not enjoy this movie.
I enjoyed the movie, it was fun and thrilling. However, it was more fun reading the book then watching it. Guess the script writers didn't do such a good job. In comparison, the first instalment is better. Especially the Quidditch match!
How many stars is it worth? 3/5 because I'm bias, I'm a fan of Harry Porter!!
At some point of the movie, it was really fast pace, at some other points, the conversations are too draggy. If you haven't read the book, you might not beable to follow. Even if you had, you might need to refer to them again. If you are not a fan of fantasy or Harry Porter stories, you might not enjoy this movie.
I enjoyed the movie, it was fun and thrilling. However, it was more fun reading the book then watching it. Guess the script writers didn't do such a good job. In comparison, the first instalment is better. Especially the Quidditch match!
How many stars is it worth? 3/5 because I'm bias, I'm a fan of Harry Porter!!
Friday, June 11, 2004
The day after tomorrow, where will you be?
I read a critic about the movie "The Day after Tomorrow" that the scientific facts or hypothesis presented in the movie were incorrect or absurb. So I was a little influenced by that comment when I watched the movie yesterday night at GV Plaza.
Well, it is interesting to use the weather as the basic of the story. However, among the disaster movies such as Deep Impact, Armaggadon, The Core, this one has become so expected. There's always a dog involved, a divorced family (to protray the American culture?), a president, a bad guy who learned his mistakes, foolish people who dont heed advices, a young hero who save his love and they kiss and make out, an older expert sacrificing.. and so on. Plot is too predictable. Special effects are not bad, but not good enough. I'd wish they will focus more on the greatness of the disaster, and protray the fear and how scary they are. I didn't feel anything. There some climaxes but it didn't get me too excited. Really, if its a story about the weather, show more of the hurricanes, storms and tsunamis, how they form, why and how scary they can be. Instead, they could only manage computer simulation used by the meteorologist.
Either acting isn't too convincing or the director fail to deliver the emotions. This deserves 2/5 stars.
Well, it is interesting to use the weather as the basic of the story. However, among the disaster movies such as Deep Impact, Armaggadon, The Core, this one has become so expected. There's always a dog involved, a divorced family (to protray the American culture?), a president, a bad guy who learned his mistakes, foolish people who dont heed advices, a young hero who save his love and they kiss and make out, an older expert sacrificing.. and so on. Plot is too predictable. Special effects are not bad, but not good enough. I'd wish they will focus more on the greatness of the disaster, and protray the fear and how scary they are. I didn't feel anything. There some climaxes but it didn't get me too excited. Really, if its a story about the weather, show more of the hurricanes, storms and tsunamis, how they form, why and how scary they can be. Instead, they could only manage computer simulation used by the meteorologist.
Either acting isn't too convincing or the director fail to deliver the emotions. This deserves 2/5 stars.
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Have you heard?
Who are the judges for the Singapore Idol (SI)? I heard there's 4 of them. (y do we need 4?? can't decide who to invite?) Dick Lee (guessed it!), Douglas Olivero (cool! think he need stock up on his foundation liao.), Florence Lian (she's still around?! :O) and some Hype Record director-talent scout who discovered Jeanette Aw, Phyillis Quek and Michelle Saram. (does he know music? director so free one ah?)
Of the lot, Florence Lian looked questionable. Can a former DJ know much about being a singer? I wonder how will SI turn out. The host already turns me off but I'll be curious to find out who are the people competing and are they any good.
One thing for sure, I won't have the courage to audition when I know my own standard. Hahaha. :P
Of the lot, Florence Lian looked questionable. Can a former DJ know much about being a singer? I wonder how will SI turn out. The host already turns me off but I'll be curious to find out who are the people competing and are they any good.
One thing for sure, I won't have the courage to audition when I know my own standard. Hahaha. :P
Monday, May 31, 2004
Wah happen?
Hmm, just realised that the layout changed and all the comments are lost. Wah hapened?
Shrek 2. Just checking whats the ending after the credits part? Was there more then 1? Cos after the first credits there was another round of credits.. am I making sense here?
Oh.. just realised someone's upgraded to a D70. Having fun?
Shrek 2. Just checking whats the ending after the credits part? Was there more then 1? Cos after the first credits there was another round of credits.. am I making sense here?
Oh.. just realised someone's upgraded to a D70. Having fun?
Saturday, May 29, 2004
The Gospel of John
I watched "The Gospel of John" on the computer yesterday. Once again, the destiny of Jesus Christ has touched me and I cried again. :~(
This movie narrated the chapter of John from the New Testament. It also explained the things that had been said and done, according to the Bible. It takes you through the final journey of Jesus; the miracles he performed, the teachings (which are really hard to understand), the final hour, the crucifixion, and his rising.
This movie takes on a different angle compare to "Passion of Christ". Same story, but "Passion" focused on the agony and tortures that Jesus had gone thru. It had a greater impact on mankind while "Gospel" gave a better explanation which I think will benefit only the believers. Although "Passion" followed closely to the Bible, it had the director's own additions that may be interpreted differently by different people. "Gospel" is almost the Bible brought to screen, except there's variations to what I've read. I guess the Bible had been reproduced so much that there's deviations or variations from the original. Who knows the original then?
A picture tells a thousand words. Watching the movie allows me to understand the Bible better and it certainly left a deeper impression in me. I'm a "graphic" person. I remember pictures better then words. ;)
This movie narrated the chapter of John from the New Testament. It also explained the things that had been said and done, according to the Bible. It takes you through the final journey of Jesus; the miracles he performed, the teachings (which are really hard to understand), the final hour, the crucifixion, and his rising.
This movie takes on a different angle compare to "Passion of Christ". Same story, but "Passion" focused on the agony and tortures that Jesus had gone thru. It had a greater impact on mankind while "Gospel" gave a better explanation which I think will benefit only the believers. Although "Passion" followed closely to the Bible, it had the director's own additions that may be interpreted differently by different people. "Gospel" is almost the Bible brought to screen, except there's variations to what I've read. I guess the Bible had been reproduced so much that there's deviations or variations from the original. Who knows the original then?
A picture tells a thousand words. Watching the movie allows me to understand the Bible better and it certainly left a deeper impression in me. I'm a "graphic" person. I remember pictures better then words. ;)
Monday, May 24, 2004
Excuses Excuses
My excuse is I'm using a 64mb laptop in the office now running Win2k so it's really really really and did I mention really slow. heh. to much trouble to post whilt at work.
Btw, just so u guys (n gals) (n not guy not gals type if any) know, my office only allow
MSN now so wun see me on Yahoo much .. unless got web version :P
Oh yah.. and managed to catch Van Helsing before it ended.. anyone can enlighten me.. he's supposed to be the angel gabriel? The story like got a lot of holes leh (the vampires also lah)
Btw, just so u guys (n gals) (n not guy not gals type if any) know, my office only allow
MSN now so wun see me on Yahoo much .. unless got web version :P
Oh yah.. and managed to catch Van Helsing before it ended.. anyone can enlighten me.. he's supposed to be the angel gabriel? The story like got a lot of holes leh (the vampires also lah)
Shrek 2
Fantastic! So funny, I am still laughing. (I caught it on last Friday). It is better then Shrek 1! Must watch, it's worth 4.5 stars!
I have been busy recuperating and working (need to compete with co-workers :| ) that I haven't been blogging religiously. What's your excuse?
Next: Day after Tomorrow, Harry Porter (opens next thurs)
I have been busy recuperating and working (need to compete with co-workers :| ) that I haven't been blogging religiously. What's your excuse?
Next: Day after Tomorrow, Harry Porter (opens next thurs)
Sunday, May 16, 2004
Trojanism and all things Greek
Aren't they georgeous? I mean, if the Greeks really look like Brad Pitt and Eric Bana in The Troy.. I'll be the horse they ride on. (So cheesy.. hahaha)
The Troy, a great movie with gorgeous men. I spoilt the enjoyment of the movie because I was too distracted by Brad Pitt and his beautiful body. Fantastic fight scenes and interesting story. Director did an excellent job in telling the story on screens. Sadly, I've nothing more to say about this movie other then Brad and Eric Bana (totally dig his body.. *drool*). Orlando? Well, he acted well, so much so that I don't want to remember him as Prince Paris. He shall remain as the swift Legolas.
I should watch the movie again, and this time, pay attention to the show. I still can't forget his naked body.. sigh..
And what is wrong with the movie theatres these days?! Cineleisure's sound system failed me! So disappointing. :(
The Troy, a great movie with gorgeous men. I spoilt the enjoyment of the movie because I was too distracted by Brad Pitt and his beautiful body. Fantastic fight scenes and interesting story. Director did an excellent job in telling the story on screens. Sadly, I've nothing more to say about this movie other then Brad and Eric Bana (totally dig his body.. *drool*). Orlando? Well, he acted well, so much so that I don't want to remember him as Prince Paris. He shall remain as the swift Legolas.
I should watch the movie again, and this time, pay attention to the show. I still can't forget his naked body.. sigh..
And what is wrong with the movie theatres these days?! Cineleisure's sound system failed me! So disappointing. :(
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Vampire Slayer
Van Helsing.. if he's really as cute as Hugh Jackman, I'll turn myself into a vampire to let him pierce through me. *wink wink* Haha..
Alright, back to the movie. The bad thing - I was bored at certain points of the movie. The story/plot is expected. Well, it can get kinda drama but then again, it should be expected out of such movie. I was looking for more climax but since it was expectable that the good won't die, I wasn't too excited when the good guys were in danger.
The good thing about it thou, is the graphics. Really cool and fun to watch. And of course, Hugh is nice to look at, Kate too of course. It's worth, 3/5 stars.
Friend went to Eng Wah Suntec and reported bad sound system. The sound can go mute at the exciting part. I went to GV Plaza and the sound system also sux. One side of the speakers go mute and back on minutes later. I guess Orchard Cineleisure is still the best, although it can be deafening. You can do what I did, plug in ear phones. Hahah.
Alright, back to the movie. The bad thing - I was bored at certain points of the movie. The story/plot is expected. Well, it can get kinda drama but then again, it should be expected out of such movie. I was looking for more climax but since it was expectable that the good won't die, I wasn't too excited when the good guys were in danger.
The good thing about it thou, is the graphics. Really cool and fun to watch. And of course, Hugh is nice to look at, Kate too of course. It's worth, 3/5 stars.
Friend went to Eng Wah Suntec and reported bad sound system. The sound can go mute at the exciting part. I went to GV Plaza and the sound system also sux. One side of the speakers go mute and back on minutes later. I guess Orchard Cineleisure is still the best, although it can be deafening. You can do what I did, plug in ear phones. Hahah.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Hopeless eye for a guy
Gross. Just seen the finale of "Eye for a guy" and I'm so disgusted and disappointed. Ok, she choose Sivet (sounds like a name for cats) which I agrees with her choice. But she's now dating Mark? Fine, if love blossom, great! But she's letting Mark to go to Paris with her and Sivet when it's suppose to be Sivet's "prize" for winning the game?! That's outrageous. What does she expect Sivet to do when two of them will be pretty much stuck to each other? According to Sivet, they were not suppose to contact each other until they go on the Paris trip. But Mark jumped the gun and has now started seeing Rachel. Mark really turns me off. Can't she tell that he's so fake and dating her is just to prove that he's still the winner? Man! Good on Sivet for not wanting to pursue Rach anymore. No good man would after what she has done. Well, I hope Rach is also playing the field like Mark, or I hope I'm wrong about Mark. Either way, it's one irritating couple, from the way they speak.
Friday, May 07, 2004
50 First Dates
Romance comedy by Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore who last paired up in "The Wedding Singer". I enjoyed the wedding singer better thou. This one had lotsa slapsticks and corny jokes which fails to deliver the punch. Nevertheless, there's still lotsa laughter. (I was wondering why the two gals next to me were laughing so hard when I was frowning at the corny jokes. It wasn't even that funny!) Crazy gals aside, it's still a funny romantic girlie show. I was with a guy so didn't really feel much of a romance out of the movie. Haha.
Adam sang in the movie again, and it sorta sound the same as in the wedding singer. You'd pity Lucy (the gal who lost her short term memory) for having to begin each day with so many emotions. But you'd also envy her for having such a sweet guy willing to do so many things for her. That's from a gal's point of view of cos. ;)
Next: Van Helsing, Troy, Blood Brothers (chinese)
Adam sang in the movie again, and it sorta sound the same as in the wedding singer. You'd pity Lucy (the gal who lost her short term memory) for having to begin each day with so many emotions. But you'd also envy her for having such a sweet guy willing to do so many things for her. That's from a gal's point of view of cos. ;)
Next: Van Helsing, Troy, Blood Brothers (chinese)
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