Ok, firstly, there's something quite important that happened. But I don't want to mention much 'cos I don't want to remember it. Haha. (But FYI, I'm over it le)
I failed my driving test. Ouch. Even typing that sentence makes me wince. I should've passed! Yeah, of course, everyone who fails says that. But seriously, I mounted a kerb that I never mounted before during practise! Argh. And my instructor told me the tester I got is super nice. I should've passed if not for that stupid (immediate failure) mistake!
Grr. But ya, really, I'm over it (only sayang 'cos must fork out another $100+). And now I know quite a few people who didn't pass during first attempt =x Haha, let me be comforted for awhile can or not =p
Anyway, met up with zhiwei and fungi for dinner @ BPP right after test. All that laughing makes one forget ;) Then there was mahjong with cousins after that. So ya, totally forgotten 'bout the matter.
Met up with weilong to check out Japan airfare. Got a $751. Tomorrow going down to settle. Then yoketeng came along.
Went far east jalan jalan.
Then met up with them + bao yuan for mahjong @ my house.
Yay, Christmas came early.
Met up with Jean and Wanting @ shokudo raffles city. Supposed to be a section outing but wow, only three of us turned up. But yeah, it was fun, still.
Rosti - the sour cream rocked at first; then it just felt weird in my stomach.
Credit-card thin curry-tuna pizza. It's nice.
Went to watch Bolt after dinner. Seriously enjoyed it!
Quite Awesome
Filmed in 3D format, Bolt is one of the very first movies to be screened in that format here in Singapore. Although I didn't catch it in it's supposed glory, watching this in a normal GV cinema was enough for me to appreciate how well this film was drawn.
Brought to you by Walt Disney Animation Studios, this animation is arguably the second-best after Wall-E this year. With great effects and very hilariously-written characters (Rhino the hamster is an immediate favourite now), both the adults and children in the audience were laughing their heads off.
The story is also well-written (about a dog who thinks he has superpowers because of his character in a hit TV series) and engaging.
FINAL SAY: This is a roadtrip you don't wanna miss. And in the words of Rhino: "Let it begin!!!"
I think I will watch this is 3D with my brother. It'll be worth it.
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Besides Bolt, I also caught Cape No.7 (aka 海角七号)
Taiwan's Film Come-back
For those still clueless about this movie, here's what you've missed out:
It recently garnered 4 Golden Horse Awards, and it already is the biggest-ever movie in Taiwan, smashing even Titanic's records. It revived the career of Van Fan and it's music soundtrack is massively-popular now.
Well, what made it so successful?
1. Tear-jerker of a plot which crosses a WWII love-story with a modern one, in the form of 7 love-letters addressed to an old address, which is Cape No.7.
2. Good-looking leads. Van Fan and Chie Tanaka made the romance sizzled in the film.
3. Hilarious supporting characters. That old uncle who insisted he's a super-star is already a fan-favourite in Taiwan.
4. Great music. 无乐不作 and 国境之南 from the film's soundtrack are worth the listen.
Although the relatively uneven pacing (too much going on; what's the main point of the movie, anyway?) could be improved, but it already is one of the feel-good movies of the year.
FINAL SAY: A much-needed and gladly-welcomed revival of Taiwan cinema. Recommended.
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Played mahjong today again. Tsk, 3 mahjong sessions in 4days.
Okay, shall blog about Britney's new album, Circus, next time. It totally rocks, btw.
Take care, peeps!
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