Yeah man ! Another week has passed, and that's one week closer to my UK trip. haha. I'm really looking forward to it. It's like, 1 year of break from NUS really, plus getting to see Europe for the 1st time.
So, didn't really do anything productive this weekend. Friday I went to Liquid Kitchen @ Serangoon Gardens, for a chill out talk cock session with Euken. haha. yep 2 guys in a chill out bar. Anyways he's flying back to Canada in about 10 days time, so just meet up loh. We talked abt guys stuff and girls stuff. haha, really interesting conversation. Let's see how things pan out when he returns next. Anyways, Liquid Kitchen just normal chill out la. The spotlight a bit hot , perhaps its just my seat. Drinks were EX, ambience not bad, service good. Seats not very comfy too. But seem to attract pple of my age there heh. Overall ok place la, at least near my house.
Saturday was RAG Day. Even though I do not believe in the cause of RAG (which IMO is over indulgent and a waste of $$ and resources), still kudos out to KR Hall for sweeping the awards. Like 7 ! My dear nb will be proud of him n his rag ppl =)
Caught the ATP Rogers semis on TV this morning, Federer struggling to beat Gonzalez on a hardcourt. Heh. One more final to go, and Nadal out already, he's really odds on to win this one tml morning.
Today was supposed to be tennis day with Weimin and Jun but then couldn't get car cos my parents went bowling. So, with a little help from Weimin, I managed to get my hand on some old movies which I'd been wanting to catch.
Movie 1: Kung Pow: Enter The Fist !
OK. Not gonna say much about this other than its a lame show. They basically took a old HK flick and redubbed it, + some special effects along with it. Not saying its a bad show, it's just a lame movie, so if you're in the mood for lame no-brainers, this is the one. Doesn't look like US$10 mil was spent for this production, but it still earned a profit nonetheless. heh. Freakonomics.
Movie 2: Walk The Line
A biopic on the life of the legendary American country singer, Johnny Cash. I had quite a few songs by him before, and although initially he struck me as a singer with ridiculously low voice tone, he really captivates his listeners via his lyrics. Think Bob Dylan. but a better singer than Bob.
Without giving too much away, Joaquin Phoenix does a wonderful job as Johnny Cash, and Reese Witherspoon as his stage partner, and later life partner June Carter. They actually used their own vocals in the show! Impressive la. If you've watched Ray (biopic on Ray Charles) before, you'll find many similarities. Singer, 1st break, girl problems, breakups, drug problems, jail, etc. I can't put my finger on which is the better film, cos both are just brilliant.
Cash really touches pple's hearts because his lyrics are so meaningful to the soul and sorrow of a human mind. Whereas Dylan's lyrics are rather political in nature (nothing wrong with that), Cash is able to reach into the listeners better. And he actually dedicated a part of his career to singing to jailbirds, as a form of giving them inspiration, but more importantly making them happy. The jailbirds look towards his music as a source of hope. Can't really describe till you listen for yourself. I've got the Folsom Prison recordings, if you're interested haha. Good stuff I tell you.
In fact, I was thinking that the song 'Hurt' touched me so much, that it's gonna be my funeral song. No kidding. I wasn't feeling hurt when listening to the song, but it almost moved me to tears just by listening Cash sing it. And the MTV (watch it here) is great as well, showing an old Cash singing so deeply emotional and reminiscing his past. And the scene with June Carter looking over him. OMG. simple and good stuff, for a simple and good song.
Hopefully one day they will do a similar show on Dylan. Would love to watch. (Though such movies are like death knells. After picking the actors to cast them, the singers died shortly after. CHOY Dylan don't die yet.)
Movie 3: Lucky Number Slevin
I have idea really why I didn't catch this show in the big screen haha. Its a good show really. I'm a sucker for mob shows (think Godfather, Goodfellas) though this is slightly different. Josh Harnett is the main star in this action-thriller, as a guy caught in a mini mob war between 2 mob camps, and he tries to sneak his way out of it. Initially Tarantino-like, but turns out nicely. Quite confusing at 1st but clears out at the end. So, a plot that isn't too linear nor too twisty turns out to be a stunning story!
Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman and Lucy Liu co-stars, but Josh steals the show. Catch this one or regret!
So, not bad huh, 1 weekend managed to catch a lame show, a biopic, and a action-thriller. not bad la. Good stuff for a movie buff haha.
Movies UP NEXT: The Usual Suspects (yup another mobshow), Casino (mobshow...) and Shawshank Redemption. Should be pretty heavy stuff, so make take some time before sitting down to watch it.
Alright. Long post. Catching soccer now!
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