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The Age of Stupid

July 4, 2010 in Earth Friendly, Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments


A couple of weeks ago, I received a pair of tickets to watch the screening of this indie documentary.

In the movie,what struck me most was this…

“When we looked back at the various holocaust that happened in the past, we wondered what the heck were those people thinking, killing innocent mankind. In fifty years time, our future generation would asked, what the heck were we thinking, ignoring the obvious signs of global warming, killing innocent mankind.”

These are probably not the exact words but it’s along this line. SIGH. I can hear our future generation blaming us when I’m seventy. Some chose to believe that such movies are mere propagandas, others believe that the situation is not as bad as the media depicts, even if these are true, it doesn’t change the fact that the environment is changing and it is changing for the worst.

June 30, 2010 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

Won a pair of The Twilight Saga:Eclipse tickets through some contest! Will be watching it in a few hours time! A day before the launch! Wee.

Short Review.

June 23, 2010 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

I’ve got a whole lot of stuffs to share but I just can’t get down to writing them with my busy social schedule and a whole stack of books and DVDs calling out to me!
 
Here are some short reviews of the various movies that I’ve seen for the past weeks.
 
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time: I love catching up with my MT friends outside work! This time round, Wai Mun, Victor, Steph and I caught this movie together after our training! I totally dig Disney movies! I love happy ending and its dreamy and mystical setting. It is not something you would remember after a few years but one which would leave a nice feeling when you walk out of the theatre.
 
Karate Kids: Like father like son. Jaden Smith is awesome and very convincing. This movie is heart warming and sincere (just a little corny in certain instances) but overall it’s good! Definitely a feel good movie! I’m glad I watched it with my family! Thank you sister for the treat (even though you don’t get to watch)!
 
Toy Story III: I love weekend movie date! We almost wanted to buy the strawberry scented Lotso bear before the movie! So glad we didn’t! That incorrigible evil bear does not deserve a loving home! I’m glad he ended up on a truck! HAHA. Toy Story III is mediocre. A lot of interesting new characters but I expected more from Pixar! Thankfully we didn’t watch it in 3D! There aren’t many “popping moment” opportunities for a good 3D movie.
 
Did You Hear About the Morgans?: It’s just plain, flat, slow, predictable and mediocre.
 
Tooth Fairy: Erm. It’s just – awkward.  Don’t ask.

Dorothy Perkins Fashion Night Out: SATC2

May 26, 2010 in Events & Happenings, Movies by somethingboutrenes | 5 comments

Sue Ann took part in Dorothy Perkins’ Fashion Night Out contest and won a pair of SATC2 sneak premiere tickets (all thanks to her bestie – Lai Yee! Thank you babe!). Before the movie, I was treated with awesome shopping experience at Dorothy Perkin! Have you ever gone shopping where there are guys serving you canapes? HAHA.

Look at my arms. GRRR.

SATC2 was awesome! AWESOME! It is a MUST for all SATC fans! Ignore the poor reviews you see on newspapers (I heard ST Life gave it 3.5 / 10!) and magazines! You have to watch it! It’s hilarious! I won’t say the plot is the best, but just watching the characters, relieving the good old days of SATC makes me smile! The experience was especially unique when you watch it in a theater filled with SATC fanatics! Everyone cheered, “ooohh and ahhh” and laughed at the same scene! Go watch it!

Sue Ann loves sweet popcorn! I love them too!

The awesome goodie bag!

Thank you Sue Ann for sharing this awesome movie treat!

Iron man 2

May 6, 2010 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | 2 comments

Before all my readers run away from SbR, I’m not turning my blog into a wedding blog! I’m just a little lazy to set up and manage a separate blog and I’m very tempted to convert say 30% of SbR to wedding related entries!? How does that sound?

Anyway, I’ve watched Iron Man 2 and I don’t think it’s fantastic. Don’t get me wrong, I must agree it’s sexier and cooler than the first one, but the plot is a little airy fairy and the fight wasn’t as exciting as I expected. Maybe I’m just a violent girl innately. HAHA.

I love watching movies in pyjamas and with pillow!

Alice in Wonderland 3D (2010)

March 10, 2010 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

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“Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 fantasy adventure film directed by Tim Burton, written by Linda Woolverton, and stars Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway,Crispin Glover, Michael Sheen and Stephen Fry. It is an extension of Lewis Carroll’s novels Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. The film uses a technique of combining live action and animation. In the film, Alice is now 19 years old and accidentally returns to Underland, a place she previously visited 13 years ago. She is told that she is the only one that can slay the Jabberwocky, a dragon controlled by the Red Queen.” – Wikipedia.org

I like the animation and how colourful and magical the film felt. But I thought the story is not engaging enough and has a rather weak plot. I’m also rather disturbed by Anne Hathaway’s role as the white queen. She seems like a puppet in the film. Really. Strange.

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We watched the 3D version and regretted paying a premium for it after 30 minutes. The glasses gave us headaches and there weren’t enough “popping” actions or scenes worth paying for. But I like Johnny Depp role as the Mad Hatter. He added emotions into an otherwise nutty character. HAH.

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

February 19, 2010 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

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I love this animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic by Wes Anderson! It’s nothing like any Pixar or Disney films. It’s brilliant. It’s witty. It’s imaginative. It’s something both young and old, wise and innocence will relish.

500 Days of Summer

February 8, 2010 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | 5 comments

I love it! I love it!

It’s not a love story. It’s sad. It’s funny. It’s warm. It’s a story of boy meets girl.

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I love the soundtrack. In line with the playfully unorthodox nature of the film, the soundtrack featured a host of offbeat artists, including Regina Spektor, Feist, Black Lips, Doves, Carla Bruni, and The Smiths!

I am in love and yes, I totally agree with my sister, I am glad Tom found autumn.

The September Issue (2009)

February 6, 2010 in Fashion, Movies by somethingboutrenes | 2 comments

It’s a fashion documentary. An invitation to the mystical world of fashion. A documentary decoding the mystery in bringing a Vogue issue to the newsstand.

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Anna Wintour’s office is like a wonderland and my dream wardrobe! Anna is like a Pope in Vogue- well respected by fashion followers in America. This documentary brought new perspective to me about Anna Wintour. It seems to me that underneath her strong, cold and glamorous self, she is very much lonely in her big big world. Her siblings find her job amusing while her daughter thinks people who take fashion too seriously are hilarious. Instead of working her ass off for fashion, her daughter would very much prefer to be the one laughing.

Through her body language in the show, she seems very protective of herself (the way she crossed her arms) and the way she speaks of her family, it seems as though she’s taking pity on herself? I don’t know. I guess anyone would appreciate some family support even women who appear strong-willed and all.

In the show, I got to know another strong character – Grace Coddington, Creative Director of American Vogue. Grace is one woman whom I respect after the show. She is strong, stylish, passionate, expressive and very human. It’s a pity that she’s like a shadow in the presence of Anna Wintour.

Twilight (2008)

February 6, 2010 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | 3 comments

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I must be the only female in her tweens, teens or twenties who have not watched Twilight. Yes. I know. It was launched in 2008. HMPH.

I actually like it! I am blushing. GRR. No I do not fancy guys with pale face or blood red lips but the words coming from Edward Cullen’s lips were all so romantic.

# Fav. Line 1

  • Edward Cullen: I don’t have the strength to stay away from you anymore.
  • Isabella Swan: Then don’t.

# Fav. Line 2

  • Edward Cullen: I… I feel very protective of you.

# Fav. Line 3

  • Edward Cullen: I hate you for making me want you so much.

# Fav. Line 4

  • Edward Cullen: It’s like you’re my own personal brand of heroin.

With lines like these, I don’t think any girls can resist falling for Edward (minus his pale face and red lips)! My heart breaks whenever I see how painful he looks. GOSH. I hate myself for blushing and swooning like a sixteen year old for a fictitious character too young for my liking!

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