Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End

I made an effort to watch the movie this evening. The 2.5 hours long epic is full of mischef and nonsensical ethics of Captain Jack Sparrow!

Aye aye, Captain!

You can expect the usual spoof from Jack as well as his eccentricity. There are a couple of
unexpected twists in the movie. Then again, I didn't put an expectation on how the movie or story might become.

The beginning was a little confusing as I have forgotten about the last sequence, except all the laughable bits. But I'm sure die hard fans will remember it better than I can.

Still, this movie was quite enjoyable especially for fans of Johnny Depp or Pirates of the Carribean. Or if you are just looking for some fun entertainment for the evening to weekend.

Rating: 4 out of 5 fairy clouds (I'm a fan, you can't fault me.)

Diving @ Pulau Dayang

I spent the weekend at diving at Pulau Dayang. It was a pretty relaxing dive trip in general.

Accomodation, food and toilet/bathroom are pretty basic. Nothing to rave about. One word of advice, bring your own blanket! But the beach and water is simply fantastic. I never thought I will live to see such amazing water condition in Asia!

Blue water white sand beach of Dayang.

Cozy little accomodation at Dayang. Look at the rock cliff behind... Amazing right?

You can see Pulau Aur from the beach.

Of the 5 dives, 2 have pretty good visibiliy while the other 3 are limited visibility. I didn't get a see as much as the last dive trip to Pulau Tioman in March. I used a film underwater camera, so I doubt I made any good shots. Still, I'm anxious to check it out.

In Tioman, I buddied with a Dive Master, so the two of us got to see a lot of interesting marine life. Of course, my buddy was excellent in pointing out amazing fishes and creatures for me to see.

In Dayang, the experience is quite different. It is good exposure to feel how different waters can be like and what are the things to look out for in such situations. I got a few cuts and bruises. I also realised that I'm more comfortable going down the sea and can fin pretty well. Still need to work on my buoyancy.

Odyssey from Johannesburg

I was invited to watch a friend performance Gotham Penthouse last evening. As a perk, a group of hunks are also performing at the same location. They are none other then Odyssey from Johannesburg.

I must said the evening was a flop! My friend was an excellent dancer, except that it was just a 40 second stunt. The bollywood competition wasn't exciting nor were the dancers.

Even the hunks failed to cheer up the audience. The moment they stepped onto the stage, you can feel neither energy nor enthusiasm. They might be familiar with their routine, but dance need to be choreographed again. Using the old popular dance movements and steps from the late 80s to 90s ain't going to get people excited.

And please... change to better costume. Hip gyrating and balls pumping aren't just the only seduction tool. You need subtle movement and actions too! Too much in your face acts are a BIG BIG turn off.

Dead Like Me

For those of you who have watched "Dead Like Me", bravo! Its a damn good show. For those of you who didn't, I recommend watching it. Funny as hell and brillant as mad scientist! Sadly there's only 2 seasons, check out http://www.deadlikeme.tv.

Some of the quotes which I love from the show.

Georgia [waiting at Happy Times for Dolores]

I'd say I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not. I excel at not giving a shit. Experience has taught me that interest begets expectation, and expectation beget disappointment, so the key to avoiding disappointment is to avoid interest. A equals B equals C Equals A, or whatever. I also don't have a lot of interest in being a good person or a bad person. From what I can tell, either way, you're screwed. Bad people are punished by society's laws, and good people are punished by Murphy's Law. So you see my dilemma.

Mason [talking to Roxy @ Waffleshaus]

Because you're an ornery bitch who eats puppy dogs for breakfast.

Mason & Roxy [ahem, the cocaine in his rectum]

R: What's wrong with you? Are you stoned?

M: I've got illegals in my bottom...

R: Why do you do this to yourself?

M: I don't know.

Georgia [narration at the beginning of the show]

I'm going to tell you a story, not my story, that's later, this is just a story... Ready? Once upon a time, or more specifically at the dawn of time, god, lower case "g", was getting busy with creation, as the kids these days are saying. He gave Toad a clay jar and said, "Be careful with this. It's got death inside". Pleased as punch and oblivious to the fact that he was about to become god's fall guy on the whole death issue, Toad promised to guard the jar. Then one day Toad met Frog. "Let me hold the jar of death, or what ever you call it", Frog begged. With a nod to Nancy Reagan's pros of wisdom, Toad just said no. But Frog was determined, and after much wining Toad finally gave in. "You can hold it, but only for a second", he said. In his excitement, Frog began to hop around and juggle the death jar from one foot to the other. Frog was an asshole. "Stop!" Toad cried out, but it was to late. Frog dropped the jar and it shattered to the ground. When it broke open, death got out, and ever since then all living things have to die. Makes you wonder how much better the world would be if frogs just stuck to hawking beer. So there you have it, the mystery of death finally revealed. We all die, some of us sooner then later. For me it's going to be much sooner. But that's only the beginning of my story.

Mason [referring to Rube, after Georgia screwed up]

Stay on his good side. He's like a volcano, George. He erupts and spews lava in little villages. They run around, they run around for their lives. But you know he stops and you can go back to the safety of your own home.

Rube [commenting on Georgia]

You're a constipator, Peanut. You disturb my shit, and that's annoying.

Rube [to woman who cut queue by joining her acquaintance in the post office]

R: I have a question for you... is everyone in this line an asshole?

W: Excuse me?

R: Is everyone you just cut in front of an asshole?

W: No.

R: So it's just you then?

W: I have children in the car.

R: I have a cake in the oven. He's got three minutes left on the meter. And she's got a lunch meeting. We all have a finite amount of time. Now get in the back of the line. And don't use your children like that - it's shameful.

Roxy [to the man who cussed her after she booked him a ticket]

I'm going to put this politely as possible. I will fuck you up!

Phantom of the Opera @ Esplanade Theatre

I first watched Phantom of the Opera in 1993, through special promotions by Pan Pacific Hotels for their corporate customers. 30% for the early birds. I bought the Cat 1 ticket and went to the play alone.

Hearing rumours of the troupe coming to Singapore again in April 2006, I kept my eyes open for any news. Then my wish came true to watch the musical again! I didn't miss the play as a student then, I wouldn't miss this for anything in the world. I went twice! First on 31 March 2007 and second on 11 May 2007 with Cat 1 tickets.

I have totally enjoyed the musical. I would recommend this again to anyone out there. Do not miss it. The lighting, the props, the stage play, the costumes... everything is just wonderful. It is really a magical moment.

I made a wish after this evening musical. I would like my loved one to bring me to watch Phantom of the Opera should there be another performance. I have been going to musical alone. I'm looking for someone who will share this same interest.

L'Enfant

This movie brought you through the meandering rivers of teenagers as they grappled with responsibilities, identities and a sense of personal goals towards their lives.

You watched the young couple deal with unstable lifestyles at the edge of the forbidden dark lives of the crooks. For young Bruno is fighting to stay alive by involving himself with petty crimes and selling whatever he can lay his hands on. While young Sonia is just starting to work on building her nest with the arrival of a baby boy, Jimmy.

You noticed the difference in value between a boy and a young mommy and soon realised that something bad is going to happen to them in which one of them will live to regret. Bruno paid he price by attemting to sell off his own baby.

Regretting his action, you see how he transformed himself through a very quick growth period into a responsible person who faced with music instead of running away from it and thinking there is always another day.

I must said the acting offered by Sonia character is limited as the movie focused very much on Bruno. It is a serious movie if you have the patient to deal with hardship and stupidity.

Rating: 3 out of 5 fairy clouds.

Narco - The Secret Adventures of Gustave Klopp

This is an amazingly hilarious and depth movie!

Hilarious as you watch the lead actor falling asleep in very possible scenarios of his growing life and wonder how he managed to get by, find time to fall in love and even got married. As an ordinary man, he has an extraordinary adventure!

Deep because you see how people struggle through their unhappiness and loneliness. You see in them the monsters they resisted throughout their lives and trying to escape from it instead of dealing vis-a-vis with it. At the end you see the strength we human always have, the ability to courages face hardship in the eyes and persevere through our stubbornly strong will.

Rate: 4.5 out of 5 fairy clouds

Along came... SPIDERMAN 3

Last night I went to watch Spiderman 3 wth a colleague. Free movie, so no complains but review.

The movie starts with a lot of action and suspense to make you wonder what is happening and keeping you entertain in an over 2 hours long movie time. It is cool to see the human side of spiderman as he became consume by his anger and grief.

Of course we will also wish for the best for our superhero and end the tyranny of the evil characters. I find it too naive and childish to assume that bad guys can turn into a big softie and repent for their sins.

In real life, people are sometimes way too stubborn for their own good to understand what they must do to stop hurting other people around them. Some of just trapped in their own world and have no consciousness of other people around them.

Overall, it is still a decent movie. Of course the question if little Peter Parker finally pops the questions "Will you marry me?" to Mary-Janes is forever missing. And yes yes, we know your love. Get married or get over it. Prolonging the agony of romance is not necessarily going to get audience going "aahh..." or "oohh..." when it happens.

Rate: 3 out of 5 fairy clouds.

Yippee! I found new tenant!

I'm so glad to have found a single female tenant. Living alone in my house, I'm not so comfortable with the current couple.

As much as they are nice people, their ethics of walking around the house wrap only in towel is getting on my nerve. It is only rightful and repectful that they are decently clad when wondering in the common areas. Sigh...

I like single female. At least I will feel much more comfortable. It is ok that her boyfriend wants to come visit. Erm... its not fatal attraction or any kind of morbid ideas. Just relieve cause female are much nicer and cleaner in general.

I feel so relieved now. I have been worrying my head off, how to manage my money to keep myself alive! I know that my house mortgage is partly taken care of by this monthly rental. It is a nice load off my shoulder. I want to keep her. Ok, I know she is not a pet, but I want to keep her. I think she is nice.