10/4/08

Definitely, maybe.

(spoilers alert!)

I finally got to see a movie tonight in KK!! Third time's a charm, i guess. I went with some friends whom i've came to know recently here; people who are friendly and kind - very hospitable!

We watched the new movie Definitely, maybe and it got me thinking again. yeah, in my earlier blog in which i talked about The Mist and The Spiderwick Chronicles, i said something about how "movies make me think". They do.

To some, the movie may have been a little tad slow, but for me, it had a lot of memorable moments, scenes and lines all throughout the 2 hours. As far as characters were concerned, Maya had an interesting perspective towards her dad's story; one that was insightful and empathatic, with variety of depths. I felt it in my stomach when she asked her dad "So did she break it?" Her dad said "What?" and she placed her fist on her heart.

And then there was this genuine and honest relationship of Maya and her dad that, to me, was very, for lack of a better word, special. I liked how she expressed her disapproval to her dad about him being a smoker in the past. "Wait a minute. You smoked?" and her dad said "That was a long time ago. I quit." to which she responded "Is there anything else i need to know?" - As if she's holding her dad's moral scorecard.

I also found it amusing when she said "I can't believe that Emily practised with Charlie!" - an appropriately placed line to reflect her innocence which keeps her over-the-age maturity in balance.

One of the major tear jerker came about when she said this ultra funny and yet filled with conviction line "Dad, I can't believe that you smoked, behaved so badly and was such a slut, but I love you" Now there's a measure of true love for you! hahahahaa....

So yeah, it got me thinking about the people who we cross path with in our life. The ones who we misinterpret, the ones we wish we didn't take for granted, the ones we let go, believing that it was the right (or dare i say moral) thing to do, the ones we hold on to the most in time of need, the ones who tells us what we need to hear out of their genuine care towards our well being and also the ones who have helped us discover parts of our selves which we never knew existed.

All in all, it was a good movie for me, one with a 'happy ending', Maya. Although in most cases I'd be able to spot it, it eluded me this time, when her dad said "I haven't told you the story's happy ending. it is you, Maya" So much for being a movie freak huh.

Another must-have dvd to add to my collection.

5/4/08

This is me........


What is your favorite song of all time?
If it's just one song, then it has to be Doin Fine by Boyz II Men.

What is your favorite movie quote?
"We're all connected to each other, through our loneliness, desires and that one lamentable lapse of judgement"

What would be the soundtrack to the movie about your life?
Songs from Sarah Mclachlan's albums

How far do you drive to school/work every day?
An hour drive (cue sympathetic hymn).

What do you want?
PS3.

Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie??
Why Miss Lara Croft of course.

My place or yours?
Mine.

Star Wars or Star Trek?
Star Wars! "Luke, I am your father" " Noooooooo"

Apple juice or orange juice?
Apple juice

College degree in what?
Chef Training.

Musical instrument I play?
None. I can't even whistle. It sucks.

Family or friends?
I need them both in my life.

Are you self obsessed?
I'd like to think not.

What I dislike most about the general public is...
Racial profiling

Is there any circumstance where cheating is okay?
No.

What is your biggest turn off?
People who refuse to talk / discuss about their issues at hand with the relevant parties

Jeans or shorts?
Shorts.

Are you a good friend or not ?
Yes I am. (well you asked!)

Do you sometimes wish you were a porn star?
I sure do! hahahaha

Do you have to go to the bathroom?
I seldom do.

do you currently like anyone?
Yes.

Do you like thunderstorms?
Not at all.

What happened if you were interviewed and it never ended.
They'll make a movie out of it.

Orlando bloom or Johnny depp?
Neither.

Do you like to bake/cook?
I would, only if i have an island shape kitchen and a full range of cooking tools.

Winter or summer?
Absolutely winter!!!!

If you could pick anyone dead or alive to have lunch with, who would it be?
Andrea Bocelli.

What are your "comfy clothes"?
Round neck black tee and shorts.

If you were one word, what word would you be?
Freak

Favorite Rapper
Missy Elliott

What language would you like to speak fluently?
Mandarin, French, Spanish and Bahasa. hehehehe....

Whats your favorite sport?
Badminton

Chocolate or other candy?
Chocolate. No contest.

Sour or sweet candy?
Sour all the way.

Favorite hot drink?
I hate hot drinks.

What is your dream job?
To be a singer.

Are you fed up of all these questions?
Nope, I crave interviews!

Do you believe a good life is attainable? or is it something that is out of our control ie subject to luck etc.
85% attainable, 15% circumstancial.

What is your favorite color?
Black.

Why are you taking this interview?
I crave interviews!

Do you plan in advance
Yes!

Do you say "I love you" in the relationship?
No. I say " I love you baby". hahaha.....

If you could be successful at any job in the world, what would that job be?
Singer.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Gold Coast, Australia.

If you have friends coming for supper what would you cook?
Sorry, I don't cook.

What is your favourite word?
Yay!

If you were an animal in the wild, what would you be?
A bear.

If you could time travel to the past to correct any mistakes you feel youve made would you?
Yes.

When do you plan on getting married?
When I get my calling.

Would you rather be hot or cold?
Definitely cold.

Your favorite Disney Films?
Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.

Juice and crackers or milk and cookies?
Chocolates and strawberries.

Would you rather be blind or deaf?
Deaf

What is your favorite TV show?
Alias.

If you could have one super human power what would you choose?
The ability to read other's mind. No wait, the ability to control other's mind. No, wait, that's too freaky. Okay, the first one then.

Have you had a beer in the last week?
I don't drink. I mean no.

Vitamin Water or Gatorade?
Definitely Gatorade.

Favorite body part?
My cleft. Haha!

Flip flops or sandles?
Sandles. I can't deal with the part in between the big toe and the second toe (if that's what you call it).

What do you do on fridays?
I play badminton with my regular buddies. Religiously.

How tall are you?
Somewhere between 170cm - 172cm. That's how short I am.

Do you like bananas?
I do but my doc said it's bad for me due to its sugar content.