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My Sister’s Keeper (2009)

November 1, 2009 in Family, Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

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I had a movie date with my sister. It has been a while since we last hang out together and I’ve got to admit, it’s kind of nice. Since both of us are from the authentic-junk-food family, we exhibited our family traits through trafficking massive amount of junk food through the movie customs. How can simple popcorns and nachos fulfill our needs!?

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Adding to our cholesterol level, we had artery-blocking fried chicken from Colonel Sanders. GOSH. What happened to my broccoli and water diet!?

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I was surprised we were tearing water-based tears instead of oozing out oil-based liquids from our eyes throughout the show. Enough of the gory description, we’ll talk about the show - My Sister’s Keeper – proper.

To describe the story as tragic is an understatement. It caused a catastrophic phenomenon in the theatre with hundreds and thousands of people weeping and snuffling all at a rhythmic pattern every 5 to 10 minutes. GOSH.

Conceived by means of in vitro fertilization, Anna was brought into the world to be a genetic match for her older sister, Kate, who suffers from acute promyelocytic leukemia. Anna knows if she donates a kidney, she will be unable to live the life she wants; she will no longer be able to take part in extracurricular activities such as cheerleading and soccer, or be a mother. Her family members are introduced one by one and each tell about how Katie’s illness has affected them personally and the family. When Kate turns 15, she goes into renal failure. Knowing that she will have to donate one of her kidneys to her sister, Anna sues her parents for medical emancipation and the rights to her own body.

- Synopsis extracted from Wiki

I spent six dollars to turn up for work with puffy eyes, what more can I say?

After the film, I immediately regretted eating the Carcinogens-filled chicken. Having to die of cancer is such a excruciating process that I wish no one I know (including myself) would have to suffer in his/her lifetime. SIGH.

Unstoppable Marriage (2007)

October 29, 2009 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

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“Sweet and easygoing Eun Ho grew up in a normal middle-class household with a strict and traditional father. Willful plastic surgeon Ki Baek was born into a wealthy family, and has the ego to match his income. Their two worlds collide quite literally when they meet through a paragliding accident. It’s a classic case of opposites attract as they fight, falter, and fall in love, but their incompatible families are determined to break them apart.”

- Synopsis extracted from Wiki

This film bears certain similarities to girls-gone-crazy-drama Boys over Flower except in this show, the guy is much nicer and there were less heartaches and more funny moments.

It was hilarious, sweet, gorgeous, charming, and oh his smile. Right. I’m still talking about the show and not the lead actor – Ha Seok-jin – who is coincidently equally hilarious, sweet, gorgeous, charming and oh his smile.

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Right. About the show. You will love this film if you are into Korean dramas minus the wait and suspense in a typical TV series. This is after all a 115 min film. Released in 2007, this film was also adapted into a TV series.

I love shows with a happy ending!

A dollar well spent! I’m a happy girl!

Cheap Thrill.

October 27, 2009 in Movies, Shopping by somethingboutrenes | 1 comment

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I bought two movies (DVD & VCD) from a bazaar sale at a mall this afternoon. They were clearing their old rental movies and I got them at $1 – $2.50 each! HAH. Being a movie junkie and an individual who detests the idea of watching movie uncomfortably over laptop, I am a happy girl with my cheap finds.

There’s only one reason why I picked these two titles (Unstoppable Marriage and American Dream) out from a mountain of old random films. Cute guys. You can’t go wrong with eye candies. HAH. I love Hugh Grant, he is so charming and the cute Korean guy on the cover totally stand out from the other movie titles with floppy-hair-male-leads from the 90s.

Julie & Julia (2009)

October 26, 2009 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

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I didn’t know who Julia Child or Julie Powell was before this movie. They aren’t exactly popular in this part of the world. But I love blogging and I love food.

In the film, Julie finds comfort in cooking and while searching for something to focus her mind on, she decides to cook and blog her way through all 524 recipes in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in 365 days. Linking two separate stories told by two different books over different eras but circling the same subject and theme, Julie & Julia is born.

Despite wondering ever so often if anyone other than her mum reads her blog (P.S: Hello! Anyone out there reading SbR?), Julie completed the mission she set for herself. That is quite a feat!

I won’t exactly say I adore this film but it left a nice tingling feeling. Julie Powell’s blog featured in the movie can be found here. You can also read her current blog here.

Note: Isn’t it amazing how the Internet is like the world’s mega brain, capturing past happenings / forgotten blogs? I once randomly found my first blog address and I must say, I was rather embarrassed with my juvenile writing style. It is unlikely that I will feature it here unless SbR ran out of interesting topics and had to resort to such self deprecating methods. HAH

The Ugly Truth.

September 27, 2009 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | 2 comments

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I was evil enough to make my beloved sit through this crude, lackluster, stereotypical and horribly stale cookie cutter movie. My NON-USUAL bitchy-brainless-chick-flick-loving persona took over my USUAL caring-understanding-perfect-girlfriend self this time round (hah, who am I trying to fool?). I ruined the opportunity by picking The Ugly Truth over Inglorious Basterds.

The Proposal (2009)

August 25, 2009 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

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It’s been a long while since I last catch a movie with a girlfriend! I love the movie! It’s funny, witty, heart warming and there’s certainly more depth than the usual chick flick! Did I mention Sandra Bullock is feminine, charming and absolutely sexy?

Coco avant Chanel (2009)

August 15, 2009 in Fashion, Marketing Insight, Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

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This film, staring Audrey Tautou, is not just a biopic of Coco Chanel’s rise from her obscure beginnings to the heights of creating a fashion empire.

It is also a film about an inspiring woman with great passion and strength. Her passion for style, love and life can be felt throughout the show with impactful quotes like, “Fashion fades, only style remains”. With an extraordinary passion for creating stylish and comfortable clothes and clothes for women instead of men’s viewing pleasure, Coco Chanel bears the likes of a fashion feminist – breaking social norms and opinions. Coco is also a woman who finds strength in failures, an inspiring woman indeed.

Now women have stronger and more justifiable reasons to own a piece (2.55!) of her style (and strength). Women carrying Chanel(s) can be inspired to do great things. HAH. It is probably one of the most remarkable marketing campaigns seen in the fashion industry.

SIGNS (2009)

April 15, 2009 in Marketing Insight, Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

SIGNS, one of the participating films for The Schweppes Short Film Festival 2009, was simply magical, intelligent use of music and words/signs brought life to this 12 minute film. A perfect example of effective product placement featuring Schweppes in a subtle yet noticeable manner.

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Watch other participating films at http://www.schhh.eu/shortfilms/ .

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

February 9, 2009 in Movies, Quotes & Quotables by somethingboutrenes | No comments

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Watched it last week and it gave me a new perspective in life.

People are meant to die. People are meant to lose their love ones. Cause only through loss, can one learn to cherish what you have. 

Did I mention Brad Pit is cute? Cate is very classy too. 

Ratings: 3.75 / 5

Mamma Mia (2008)

October 5, 2008 in Movies by somethingboutrenes | No comments

Mamma Mia, the Movie. I love musical! Can I repeat myself? I love musical!

I love how the music lifts up the spirit and expresses the characters’ emotions throughout the show. Despite having watched the musical shown in Broadway, New York, I think the movie was still good.

Broadway was awesome and the movie was great. Each character put up a great show and the backdrop was simply beautiful. That Little Greek Island is definitely the perfect honeymoon destination!

The singing. Ermm. Let’s just say that Pierce Brosnan is still cute at 55.

My favourite song in the movie? It has got to be “The Winner Takes It All”, originally titled “The Story of My Life”.

This song was written by both Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, with Fältskog singing the lead vocal. The lyrics to the song were thought to mirror the divorce between Ulvaeus and Fältskog in 1979 and it was a chart-topper in the 1978 in Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, South Africa and in many parts of the world. [Adapted from the most reliable source: Wikipedia]

I can totally relate and feel for Donna when she sang this song. My heart ached for her and my watery eyes indicated how marvelous her acting and singing skills were.

I will give it 4.5 stars!

Note: To the people who can’t appreciate musical, please don’t waste your time and ruin other patrons’ experience.

When I was watching this movie with my sister, a guy lamented “Oh my God this is the worst movie of the century.” And on what basis? (1) He can’t stand people of a mature age kissing and behaving intimately. Hey, isn’t it sweet that they can openly express their love even at their age instead of playing the mind guessing game? and (2) he simply can’t stand the singing and dancing in between each character’s line. Oh. Get out of here.

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