summer movies (in msia)?

In my attempt to visit the cinemas in the past month, I have managed to catch 3 movies, 2 out of which are locally made (Talentime and $ellOut!) and the last being Star Trek (the movie).

Being a supportive Malaysian of the entertainment industry (haha!), I must say yasmin ahmad and yeo joon han's ambition to promote Malaysian made movies is not to be dismissed. Both movies that have won numerous awards in international film festivals creates a new genre of indie movies yet to be unearthed by the general masses of Malaysia. "Talentime" is an all too familiar tale of inter-racial-love-story in a high school setting - more particularly in a school Talentime production. We have seen this similar plot (love story) in her previous features - Sepet and Gubra, but this one has a special add-on; musical performances where the actors sing (or lip-sync) in this film. The songs aren't too bad, credits given for originality to renowned singer-songwriter Pete Teo. Luckily for Talentime, it is approved by the film censorship board and showing in local theaters!

If I could sum $ell Out! in a short phrase; it is a Malaysian satire cum musical - which may baffle the audience at face value. But if you understand the Malaysian dilemma, you'd probably get a hint of the director's innuendo through his uncanny plot as it unfolds. The main story lies within the people surrounding the FONY Electronics Manufacturer (hint: SONY) and it's whimsical bosses and subordinates. Watch-out for newcomer Jerrica Lai and Peter Davis (hint: Keanu Reeves lookalike) and their singing voices!

For the best summer movie (thusfar): please give it up for "Star Trek", starring Chris Pine as Captain T. Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Young Spock. Alright, I admit, I am a geek. I watch Star Trek (the TNG series). I think Young Spock is cute!! Kirk and Spock are BFFs! JJ Abrams did a marvelous job in creating an "alternate timeline" to commensurate with the original Trek, without losing its originality or characters. great great movie! hehe. and Simon Pegg=Scotty=witty! Space IS the final frontier! and to boldly go where no one has gone before...to you my friends, live long and prosper!

Another milestone, another journey,
May God bless you to be wealthy, healthy and a Granny!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Modern Love

By: MARGUERITE FIELDS

RECENTLY my mother asked me to clarify what I meant when I said I was dating someone, versus when I was hooking up with someone, versus when I was seeing someone. And I had trouble answering her because the many options overlap and blur in my mind. But at one point, four years ago, I had a boyfriend. And I know he was my boyfriend because he said, “I want you to be my girlfriend,” and I said, “O.K.”

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Life, Where art thou?

Come 15th May, I'll be celebrating my one year working at the Bank. (yay?) It's hardly anything to shout about, as work is merely work. I wake up earlier than the rest of the working people in an attempt to beat the morning rush hour to town, prepare myself for work, commute, work aimlessly and look forward to the next holiday and paycheck. Day in, and day out. For the past 52 weeks. I have sold my soul to the corporate treadmill. Enter the rat race. Fighting for the bigger room at the corner and bigger bucks. Running in circles. Sitting in time-consuming and aimless meetings, throwing in an endless stream of deadlines. And debatable subordinates, colleagues and bosses.

what happened to life, the one I once knew?

Michael Scott Paper Company

Michael Scott has left Dunder Mifflin!

(So I've been catching The Office of late, well into season 5 before the it ends in the next 3 weeks or so..Lots of twists to the series. getting more and more exciting! waiting for PB&J to get married. I wish my own office has its twists and drama. sigh~)

I've got my new ride, finally!

Glazed in Pearl White. 1.3cc Auto. Premium. New set of chrome wheels. mp3/wma cd player with bluetooth receiver. yeay baby!

sawadee!

my spring break 2009.

R.I.P. Dopod D810.

oh lord blimey, I just wrecked my 1.5 year old cellphone, the Dopod D810. thank you very much. and you must be wondering how? let's just say i drowned it in a pool of water (unintentionally) and it is a piece of burnt out computer now. and i can't freaking do anything about it unless i change the mainboard (that cost ~ RM1K) which is redundant so i might as well get a new phone!
This wasn't how i expected my phone to pass away. and not this soon either.

Rainforest World Music Festival 2009

This massive annual music festival is happening once again at the Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Sarawak from July 10-12, 2009. Into its 11th year, you'd be awed by fantastic tribal-ly music handpicked from all around the world, and indigenous bands from the depths of Borneo. By day, informative workshops,lectures, mini concerts and jamming sessions will be held, but as night falls, the music concert is staged in the lush rainforest to set the tropical mood. Though I haven't been to one, I'm making it a point to make a trip to Kuching this time to witness this music festival! Tickets to the 3-day event is up for sale at RM90 for a 1-day pass, or RM250 for the 3-day pass. You may get your tickets at TicketCharge.

Besides, Airasia and Malaysia Airlines are having incredibly low domestic airfares to East Malaysia. It is advisable to book accommodations and flights right NOW as people from all around the world will be swarming over to Kuching for this festival !

SEE YOU THERE!