12 Lotus

A new local feature by Royston Tan. I thought this was better than 881, without the surrealism part and it seems more real and connected to your heart.

The whole film piece up well with the main theme of the song 12 Lotus. I must say the cinematography of the movie was really good which you seldom get to see on a local film and as well as how Royston Tan played with the build up of the mood. It was a simple story but how it was being played out brought out the essence of it. I really like how some parallels are being used through out the film. There are different interpretation of the ending so it was kind of subjectivity to it but it is definitely one of the better local films you should really watch. There was this real funny part whereby it was supposedly in the past but the money notes they used was what we're using now though. The music was good too, somehow it made hokkien songs not that cheesy anymore, maybe i'll consider getting the soundtrack if there is. Well, maybe it the national identity thing that has that connectivity to it.

QUEMAR LAS NAVES

Probably you won't get the idea behind this trailer since no english subtitles is available. Let me clear the air. Quoted fom imdb.com, here is goes "The debut feature film from director Francisco Franco who co-wrote the screenplay with Maria Renee Prudencio. Quemar las naves is distributed as Burn the Bridges to English language audiences. It won the Audience Award at the 5th annual Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico and it's cinematographer Erika Licea won at Morelia for Best Cinematography. Lizette Ponce is the film's production designer. Franco and film stars Irene Azuela and Ramon Valdes were on hand at my Palm Springs screening for an audience Q&A. Eugenia (Claudette Maillé) is a former pop singer who is bedridden and dying of cancer. Her 19 year old daughter Helena (Irene Azuela) dreams of traveling the world and learns foreign languages at home and wishes she could be a glamorous pop star like her mother was. Helena cares for her mother with the help their house maid Chaya (Aida Lopez) who also keeps the aging house in working order. Sebastian (Angel Onésimo Nevares) is Helena's teenage brother and Eugenia's son who attends a Catholic high school run by a Monsignor who plays classical music over the loudspeakers thinking it will calm down the boisterous kids. Sebastian's dreams are simple and he merely wants to move to the beach. Helena is smart and pretty but she has no friends, male or female and is totally devoted to her mother's care and is also on the verge of initiating an incestuous relationship with Sebastian. Sebastian however, is falling in love with a boy at school named Jaun (Bernardo Benítez) who is the school roughneck and the son of a single father who owns a little bar. Jaun is the nemesis of the school preppy named Ismael (Ramon Valdes) who comes from such a wealthy home that he has his own chauffeur and bodyguards. Ismael's ping pong obsessed girlfriend Aurora (Jessica Segura) rents a room at Helena and Sebastian's house where Ismael discovers he is also attracted to Sebastian. This film is a drama with some doses of smart comedy sprinkled throughout but it's not a dark comedy. It is a strange story where you are never quite sure where it's going to go and keeps your interest piqued.It's a very good film for a first time feature film director and he gets the best out of a young cast."

I think its a film worth watching, it's mix of theme is interesting rounding up incest, homesexuality and the coming-of-age. I wonder it will be shown in Singapore, probably not since it is already released last year. Chances seems real slim, theme probably won't pass the MDA censorship board. I kind of like its theme song too, here it goes.

Bangkok 2008

A fruitful trip in deed, well I did manage to visit the temples this time round and of course the shopping and the food. It still remains as my favourite place for now. Some of my favourite pics taken at this splendid places.

Hilarious Moments

I found this on youtube, guess it's kind of hilarious. Sit back and enjoy.

Helluva Week

7th to 11th July 2008

WKWSCI Orientation


12th to 15th July 2008

AMAZING THAILAND - Bangkok

See you guys in a bit and posting up all the splendors soon.

Lexean

Lexean- It's a pretty new magazine on the market, marking its tenth issue.

A first-time reader of the magazine and I'm actually fascinated by its content. Every issue features different themes and articles are actually based on the theme on different topics. The articles are really intelligent and rather than just being informative, the writers actually stamp down on their stand, which is quite a rarity. Topics covered are really diverse. Besides strong articles, much use of provocative graphics are actually used instead of photographs, which is quite unique. The graphics are really creative and insightful in line with the articles. It packs a load of articles before moving on to the men's lifestyle, fashion spreads and lifestyle reviews. There's a balance between an entertainment magazine and one that's based on current affairs. I would say it is a must have for the new age, modern guy that want to fulfill his intelligence and lifestyle.

Applaud to such a great magazine, definitely a class of its own. You can check out its web www.lexean.com. Along with Lexean, the publishing house carries along other titles such as Playeur, Smitten, Beauty Box.

Playeur's another sight pleasure for the guys, it carries a "unsuitable for the young" tag. Beautiful girls, entertainment and provocative shoots with tinge of artistic feel. Sight pleasure ratings definitely a notch above FHM and Maxim.

Sex And The City

The movie felt like a closure to the whole series of Sex and the City, everyone of the character manage to fulfill their own life in the end. Carrie was finally with Mr B, Miranda got herself the nice family with Steve, Charlotte still living in her happily-ever-after days and lastly, Samantha went back to her free and sex-driven days. Besides the four characters, it would all be about the fashion for the ladies out there. But truthfully, not all are a success, there were few that were really flops. I must say most girls would definitely be envy with the Vivienne Westwood wedding gown. The movie does capture the essence of the New York life - fine dining, partying, designers' products and the whole lifestyle. I must say the Central Library really looks impressive, I definitely wouldn't mind holding a wedding there. One lesson for the guys, never run away from a wedding, realizing the mistake and go running back to the church, you would just be courting your own death. Eventually, do the ladies really go to the Big Apple to seek for love in real? I think that would be one interesting debate, just like the soundtrack by Fergie for the movie, shopping for labels or love.

Fergie - Labels or Love