I am Legend... Not I Think

Finally took this weekend to watch I Am Legend, alone as usual. I was in anticipation that this will be a good movie as Will Smith is a rather good actor.

I Am Legend tells a story of a military viral doctor, Dr. Robert Neville and his quest for the cure that turned the city of New York into roaming bloodthirsty nocturnal carnivorous monster. Doesn't that ring a bell? Oh yes, in the not that long ago Resident Evil plot and it's many predecessors of similar movies.

His acting is excellent. I love his dog Sam (Samantha) too. Sadly it does seem rather odd to suddenly throw in a lady and a child, who seem so helpless in defending themselves and consider what such isolation and desperate environment can do to a person. Pretty unrealistic addition of new actors to save the story. Also I questioned why didn't the military in Vermont pick up anything from his daily broadcast?

Very weak story line. But at the very least, Robert wakes up from his notion of saving the world, and that he isn't alone. I guess his death isn't wasted afterall. A movie to watch when you really really have nothing left to do. Be prepared to be disappointed as I am.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 clouds.

Beauty World.. Cha Cha Cha!

On Saturday I went to watch BEAUTY WORLD at the Esplanade.

It is another fun filled musical by W!LD RICE Productions. The story tells of a young girl by the name of Ivy Chan Poh Choo who travelled all the way from Malaysia (Batu Pahang) to Singapore, more specifically to Singapore's Beauty World, in search of her real parentage details.

She was exposed to the lust and rust of the cabaret night club world. The lucky girl has good friend who is always there to help her, and narrowly escaping some misfortune. Of course, she found out about her parentage history at the end of the play.

I'm impressed by the stage play and costume. It is quite worth watching although the plot is simplistic and predictable. Then again, we audience have become more sophisticated. This 20 years old production still exudes it's own charm.

Maiden Voyage into The Twilight Zone

One the of taboo topics in a typically conservative society is gay & lesbian. I have a couple of friends who aren't straight, but I do not see them as being deviant either. This is their lifestyle and attitude and as a friend, I fully support their decision to pursue their happiness.

On an extremely cheeky mood, I went to a Lesbian bar with a female friend last evening. I have been to a gay bar (in Singapore) a few years back and have yet to see the lesbian night scene. The bar was kind of empty and crowd boring. After a couple of hours, we switched location and drove over to Zouk where there was a competition for the beauties and butches. Taking a peek at the crowd, they are way too young. Me and my friend ended up having a cup of milo and roti prata before we hit home.

To be truthful, I was quite disappointed. Not too many pretty girls or butches to oogle. Sigh... But I'm still keen to see any happening gay/lesbian places in Singapore. But I wonder when will I get such an opportunity again.

Nothing beats my 1st encounter at Castro Ave, a popular artsy-fartsy district in San Francisco USA. The gay/lesbian community there is so interesting. Well, I know I enjoyed being entertained by the gay waiter inside this gay cafe where I was having a nice cup of hot chocolate. Such a cute looking boy. Much like Boy George without the makeup and way way younger. Mmm... too bad he ain't interested in me.