Half blood prince
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Can't wait for the next installment of the boy wizard. Wondering when it will hit our shores.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Labels: movie
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@1:19 PM
A good deed, with savings!
Friday, December 19, 2008
ST Life! today carried a report that J.K Rowling's latest book has become the fastest selling title of the year, with more than 2.6 million copies sold worldwide in less than two weeks. The book is a charity book where the proceeds from sales of the book will go to a charity for vulnerable children in Eastern Europe. A total of s$9.3 million has been raised for the charity.
I'm glad I've played a small and insignificant part towards the sum raised for the charity. I bought the book at Heathrow Airport on my way back to Singapore. It costed just 6.99 pounds in London, which translates to about S$16.43. I was actually unsure if I wanted to get the book at first, but I did it anyway cos I though it would be a good read for my 13-hour flight. Well, it was a wise decision cos the book actually costed $19.26 in Singapore, which meant a saving of $2.83 for me! =)
For those who are into Harry Potter series, do consider getting The Tales of Beedle The Bard! It will be a continuation of the Harry Potter fantasy, and for a good cause! See it as doing a good deed in this Christmas season.
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@12:46 PM
what a "payne"!!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
I seldom, or rather never, slam any movie on my blog. But this show is really horrible beyond words. The only exciting bit about the show is maybe the ending credits, cos it means I'm totally done with this trash. The scriptwriter obviously do not know what he wants - whether the show is supposed to be supernatural or sci-fi or action-packed. It's trying to be a bit of everything, resulting in an end-product which sux big time! My advice to anyone who has even the most remote intention to catch this show:
DON'T EVER DO IT!!!
Okie, I think most of you get my point... and my sentiments towards this show. It is really a big "payne" (pain) having to sit through the show. The only nice thing about this whole movie-going experience last nite was the company i had.
My rating: 0.5 star (for the ending credits)
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@2:25 PM
so many shows to watch...
Friday, September 19, 2008
Resting on my shelf are five DVDs calling out for my urgent attention!
Labels: movie
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@8:12 PM
一名苦命的女子
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
非常期待这部戏的倒来！好想第一时间就跑到戏院观看十二莲花。
现在爱听这首歌。很轻快，很有活力！
十二莲花
第一可怜罗莲花, 出生风场昧快活
凄惨落泊就是我, 做牛做马也得拖
第二可怜莲花酸, 苦命莲花心头酸
后母不为仔打算, 想要嫁人也久长
可怜呀莲花呀, 实在可怜代
第三可怜莲花姐, 坏命做工到半暝
头烧目晕那是病, 破病也得去赚钱
第四可怜莲花代, 好坏人客阮招待
十分招待嫌阮坏, 要打要骂又要塞
可怜呀莲花呀, 实在可怜代
第五可怜莲花种, 有人实在无同情
也无外多钱阮用, 要打要骂又要种
第六可怜莲花城, 流落欢场歹名声
后母爱钱无爱仔, 迫到阮呀无路行
可怜呀莲花呀, 实在可怜代
第七可怜莲花红, 阮是可怜歹命人
后母当阮不是人, 害阮痛苦一世人
第八可怜莲花头, 流落欢场昧出头
后母顾前无顾后, 害阮暝日目屎流
可怜呀莲花呀, 实在可怜代
第九可怜莲花时, 做了这行已几年
可怜家人无相见, 阮嘛不知企叨位
第十可怜莲花光, 归暝做工到天光
想到有厝唔汤返, 终身再也难见光
可怜呀莲花呀, 实在可怜代
十一可怜莲花怨, 想到身世真哀怨
后母迫我做这款, 越想心内越超烦
十二莲花无了时, 堕落黑暗难见天
少年赚钱是一时, 老来怎样过日子
可怜呀莲花呀, 实在可怜代
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@5:50 PM
Back in the land of Narnia
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Sitting there in the dark theatre, I was brought back to the land of Narnia last night. Together with High King Peter the Magnificent, Queen Susan the Gentle, King Edmund the Just and Queen Lucy the Valiant, we were back for an adventure to help Prince Caspian regains his rightful throne as the King of Narnia, Lord of
Cair Paravel and Emperor of the Lone Islands. Well, how do i find Disney's second movie on the land of Narnia, you may ask.
Hmm... this sequel to The Lion, The Witch and The
Wardrobe pales in comparison, I must say. I still prefer the first one. Of course, there are still scenes which I like, such as the stealth mission by the griffins to drop personnel for a sneak attack on the castle of the
Telmarines. But I do find the first battle of
Beruna (vs the White Witch) in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe much more grand and inspiring than the second one (vs the Telmarines) in Prince Caspian.
And I feel that all the five characters - Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy and Caspian - could be more developed. There were only short scenes here and there where the personality of the characters were being portrayed. Well, High King Peter seemed to lose his charm in this sequel, with his weakness and personal ego being exposed. King Edmund came out as the stronger one, with his faith in his sister's words that Aslan was alive and his stand against the seduction of the White Witch. Queen Susan was more skillfully and much braver. Though she certainly is undergoing her phrase of adolescence, with her love interest being none other than Caspian. Queen Lucy had a minor role in this sequel. Her main contribution was her faith in Aslan and her search for his return. I must admit though, the scene where she stood alone on the other end of the bridge, with all the Termarines being afraid to advance forward, while she then took out a small knife was pretty amusing.
Well, after 145 minutes in Narnia, I was transported back to "our world". As I left the cinema, I can't help but yearn to visit the land of Narnia once more. However, the next visit will be a long time away with the third part, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, being scheduled to be out only in 2010. And High King Peter and Queen Susan will not be there anymore. Only King Edmund and Queen Lucy, together with their cousin, will once more return to the magical land of Narnia.
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@12:36 PM
Narnia!
Sunday, June 01, 2008
The first time I knew about the mystic land of Narnia, I was still a little child. The first book I was introduced to was "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe". If I'm not wrong, I was just in primary four. My English teacher used this book as a teaching guide, which of course I enjoyed a lot. So I was very glad when Disney came out with the movie version. I caught it in the cinema, and I also bought the DVD. Think I have watch this movie like for more than five times. I love the scene where the griffins came in carrying rocks, as though they were aircraft carriers. It was amazing!
Finally, the sequel is out. I can't wait to catch Prince Caspian. A pity though, I have not read the book. Anyway... I must watch it! Anyone else is also eager about this movie? =)
FOR NARNIA!!!
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@8:40 PM
Eva Duarte de Peron
Monday, May 19, 2008
Spend my vesak day afternoon watching a vcd (Yes, it's a VCD... not DVD!). I can still recall how I went to Cathay Cineleisure alone on one weekday night to catch the musical movie on the big screen all by myself ... way back when it was being shown in the cinema. I remember leaving the theatre feeling totally satisfied that i had make the right choice to go catch the movie before it was taken off the screen. It was a spontaneous decision to go to the theatre at 9-plus cos I really wanted to watch the show, which none of my frenz then was keen. Even as I watch the movie again this afternoon, I simply fall in love with the show again. You might be wondering by now what is the show that I'm talking about. Well... its....
starring the Queen of Pop - Madonna
I heart the songs in the movie... written by Andrew Lloyd Webbers. How I wish the musical version will come to town! Sad to say, we dun have musicals being performed throughout the year here in S'pore... unlike in London or New York. Wish I'm back in London... where I can catch so many musicals. I only managed to watch Les Miserables during my last trip there. Sighz... longing for a doze of musical now!
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@5:36 PM
happi nite outz...
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Finally, I managed to catch the Singapore Shorts Finalists (SSF)... which i missed during the 21st Singapore International Film Festival in Apr. Wanted to watch it then but the tix were completely sold out. So glad that Sinema Old School is doing an encore of the SSF. It was my first time at Sinema Old School last nite, and I heart the place. It was quiet and relazing... an "old world" hidden within the buzz of "new era" orchard rd. There's some restaurants there at Old School... which I think I will give it a try someday... simply cos I heart that place!
Anyway, back to the Shorts... my personal top 3 favourites (with synopsis courtesy of SIFF webpage) among the 7 finalists are as follows (in no particular order of ranking):
Silent Girls by Ric Aw
Two 16-year-old girls get lost in the strange world of love, sex and the internet. Will their friendship save them?
My Home, My Heaven by Muhammad EySham Ali
Ahmad, a juvenile delinquent, is released from his time in a Boy’s Home. After his return home, Ahmad finds himself at crossroads again despite his efforts to redeem himself from the past. Ahmad is still trying to find his way home.
Keluar Baris by Boo
Junfeng “Keluar baris” means “fall out” in Malay, Singapore’s national language, the last command in a parade which every boy serving compulsory military in Singapore looks forward to hearing. An 18-year-old boy returns home from his studies in Europe two days before he is enlisted into the army. This story is his personal struggle between national duties and personal liberty.
After the screening, Sinema Old School arranged a short Q&A session with the directors of Kallang Roar, Love Me, Love My Dogs and the producer of My Home, My Heaven. It was pretty interesting to hear what motivates them to do what they had done... especially since it's so hard for film-makers to survive in tis tiny island. I admire their passion, courage and determination!
Oh... i did quite a bit of camwhoring last nite cos there was someone else to accompany me. Thanks G, for coming down even though it was last min request from me. Had a great time hanging out with u!
Labels: arty, frenz, happy, movie
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@12:07 PM
a shining star gone forever... on this day
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
5 yrs ago, on this very day, HK entertainment scene lost a brillant talent forever. Leslie Cheung committed sucide by jumping from the 24th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. He left behind a note expressing his struggle with depression. He was 46 years old when he left this world.
I love watching Leslie's movie. He was a terrific actor. One of my favourite was Farewell My Concubine 霸王别姬. It was a masterpiece directed by Chen Kaige. Leslie acted as the Peking opera star Cheng Dieyi, an artist who reached fame with his exquisite performances of female roles. Leslie also sung the theme song, 當愛已成往事. For those who have no idea about the show and song, here's something for u...
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@11:02 AM
非常期待这部戏的倒来！好想第一时间就跑到戏院观看十二莲花。
Sitting there in the dark theatre, I was brought back to the land of Narnia last night. Together with High King Peter the Magnificent, Queen Susan the Gentle, King Edmund the Just and Queen Lucy the Valiant, we were back for an adventure to help Prince Caspian regains his rightful throne as the King of Narnia, Lord of Cair Paravel and Emperor of the Lone Islands. Well, how do i find Disney's second movie on the land of Narnia, you may ask.
