29.8.09
1 more month to go
Only a month to go before flying back to London. Somewhat excited, somewhat scared. Time really flies... Recently, I was asked if I will miss Singapore. Seriously, I really don't know. My family, best friends, food are here. Well, I will be back after nine months. To me, it's akin to taking a train ride there and back. Nothing amiss.
27.8.09
Aaron's Hall-warming
Finally it's Aaron's turn in Uni and how else to prepare him for the tough road ahead other than the Muggers' Welfare Pack that consisted four well thought out gifts.
The recipient's joy
The recipient's joyGambatte!
22.8.09
Movie: District 9 (M18)
Synopsis:
Unable to return to their planet, the aliens have been living in district 9 for twenty years. Facing the discontent of the general public, they were forced to evict to a new district.
Review:
Expecting the usual science fiction genre, I was very surprised and disturbed to be exposed to the intensity and depth of the show. From the start, we were forced to stand the side of the humans, disapproving the behaviour of the aliens. By the end of the show, I realised the immaturity and ignorance of such a view. It's really thought provoking debating on 'human' rights, scientific ethics and the role of arms. Do we, as fellow humans, have the rights to judge? A show that is clearly not meant for the weak stomach, director Neill Blomkamp has done an extraordinary job in this show.
Rating:
4.5/5
Unable to return to their planet, the aliens have been living in district 9 for twenty years. Facing the discontent of the general public, they were forced to evict to a new district.
Review:
Expecting the usual science fiction genre, I was very surprised and disturbed to be exposed to the intensity and depth of the show. From the start, we were forced to stand the side of the humans, disapproving the behaviour of the aliens. By the end of the show, I realised the immaturity and ignorance of such a view. It's really thought provoking debating on 'human' rights, scientific ethics and the role of arms. Do we, as fellow humans, have the rights to judge? A show that is clearly not meant for the weak stomach, director Neill Blomkamp has done an extraordinary job in this show.
Rating:
4.5/5
20.8.09
Movie: The proposal
Synopsis:
Sandra Bullocks return to the bid screen as Margaret, an oppresive and disliked editor. Facing being sent back to Canada, she forced her assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her.
Review:
It's great to see Sandra Bullocks on screen again and her chemistry with Ryan Reynolds shows. Although quite predictable, the script brought about much laughter and perhaps more depth in character development than other romantic comedy. Kudos to the grandma for her antics.
Rating:
3.5/5
Sandra Bullocks return to the bid screen as Margaret, an oppresive and disliked editor. Facing being sent back to Canada, she forced her assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her.
Review:
It's great to see Sandra Bullocks on screen again and her chemistry with Ryan Reynolds shows. Although quite predictable, the script brought about much laughter and perhaps more depth in character development than other romantic comedy. Kudos to the grandma for her antics.
Rating:
3.5/5
19.8.09
Teochew city seafood restaurant
For JK's birthday, we went to this Teochew restaurant located in Orchard Centrepoint. Had the 1 for 1 premium set priced at $68++.
Smoked duck meat with scallop 
La mian goreng
Smoked duck meat with scallop
Braised baby superior shark's fin with crab meat
Abalone & fish maw with prawn paste
Braised slice garoupa with prawn paste & winter melon
La mian gorengYam paste with gingko nut & pumpkin
The first few dishes were wonderful. The smoked duck was quite a surprise. The shark's fin thick and crab meat plentiful. The abalone combination was appetising and would have been better if the abalone was less tough. The slice garoupa's quite average. By then I was rather full. The la mian was pretty okay, with plenty of seafood. Last but not least, the yam paste dessert. Even risking overeating, I had to finish the tasteful sweet traditional teochew treat.
For the promotion, the meal's worth it, especially for a celebration.
15.8.09
DSTA outing
Last year was prawning. This year was at mind cafe (It's so crowded). The group has gotten so big and it was rather difficult to organise. Went for Selegie's beancurd (It's very smooth!) and ended with murderer in SMU. Fun fun and got to know some juniors.
Movie: Bruno (R21)
Synopsis:
Vassup! Bruno (Sacha Baron Cohen) from Austria is in America and he is trying to become super famous. From interviews to the Army, these infiltrations carved his way to 'stardom'.
Review:
Bold and daring, Sacha persevered in his character as a gay Austrian. I wouldn't think otherwise while he engaged in the different homosexual behaviours. It's amazing how he managed to infiltrate into the system and especially, invited Paula Abdul for his interview. The latter was pretty hilarious. However, the plot does not sit well with me as it was mostly silly.
Rating:
3/5
Vassup! Bruno (Sacha Baron Cohen) from Austria is in America and he is trying to become super famous. From interviews to the Army, these infiltrations carved his way to 'stardom'.
Review:
Bold and daring, Sacha persevered in his character as a gay Austrian. I wouldn't think otherwise while he engaged in the different homosexual behaviours. It's amazing how he managed to infiltrate into the system and especially, invited Paula Abdul for his interview. The latter was pretty hilarious. However, the plot does not sit well with me as it was mostly silly.
Rating:
3/5
9.8.09
Happy Birthday, Singapore
Watching the National Day parade from home,
It's really heartwarming to look at the performance.
To see the unity of the people and their determination to make the celebration a success and the audience soaking up the atmosphere.
To look back and think how far we have come...
Happy 44th, Singapore!
It's really heartwarming to look at the performance.
To see the unity of the people and their determination to make the celebration a success and the audience soaking up the atmosphere.
To look back and think how far we have come...
Happy 44th, Singapore!
7.8.09
Movie: Up
Synopsis:
Pixar's latest offering sees Carl trying to fulfil his wife's wishes to explore South America. Unbeknownst to him, Russell from the Wilderness Explorer was in the house when Carl flew his house with balloons.
Review:
Pixar never stops to touch me with their film. I can't even find a part of the show that I do not like. Whether is it this film or any earlier ones, they always manage to touch on current issues. In Up, we watched Carl, an old man who has forgotten about his purpose in life until the intrusion of Russell. It's simply wonderful.
Rating:
5/5
Pixar's latest offering sees Carl trying to fulfil his wife's wishes to explore South America. Unbeknownst to him, Russell from the Wilderness Explorer was in the house when Carl flew his house with balloons.
Review:
Pixar never stops to touch me with their film. I can't even find a part of the show that I do not like. Whether is it this film or any earlier ones, they always manage to touch on current issues. In Up, we watched Carl, an old man who has forgotten about his purpose in life until the intrusion of Russell. It's simply wonderful.
Rating:
5/5
6.8.09
Movie: G.I. Joe: The rise of Cobra
Synopsis:
Hasbro's Joes finally made it to the screen. With the destructive nano-mites being stolen, the Joes (Channing Tatum and his gang) are called into action to save the world from the Baroness (Sienna Miller), Storm Shadow (Lee Byung Hun) ,Destro and the Cobra commander.
Review:
I'm definitely awed by the advanced technology and weaponry, which are more spectacular than those from Iron Man. However, the lack of a substantial plot was akin to watching Transformers: a combination of firearms and beautiful actress targeting the male audiences. Perhaps it offered an escape into my childhood fantasy of soldiers saving the world.
Rating:
3.5/5
Hasbro's Joes finally made it to the screen. With the destructive nano-mites being stolen, the Joes (Channing Tatum and his gang) are called into action to save the world from the Baroness (Sienna Miller), Storm Shadow (Lee Byung Hun) ,Destro and the Cobra commander.
Review:
I'm definitely awed by the advanced technology and weaponry, which are more spectacular than those from Iron Man. However, the lack of a substantial plot was akin to watching Transformers: a combination of firearms and beautiful actress targeting the male audiences. Perhaps it offered an escape into my childhood fantasy of soldiers saving the world.
Rating:
3.5/5
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