Movie log: Jumper

Jumper - 2.75 stars

Interesting premise that could have been so much more

Movie log: American Psycho

American Psycho (Uncut Version) - 4.5 stars

A movie that keeps you hooked throughout and keeps you thinking even hours after the film has ended

Movie log : The Karate Kid Part III / The Next Karate Kid / The Game Plan

The Karate Kid Part III - 3 stars

Despite being a lackluster sequel and almost hopeless love subject side story,the ending bout makes it a worthwhile close to Daniel-san's story








The Next Karate Kid - 2 stars

Unecessary









The Game Plan - 3 stars

A predictable verdict, for a predictable show

Dental woes

Went to the dentist today.

After going to my regular dentist in SS2 (Mak Dental) due to 'sensitivity' issues with my teeth and some scaling as well, the doc said that I did not have any cavities although I was convinced that I had one.

Even during the following months, the tooth kept displaying signs of sensitivity towards certain kind of foods. Sigh. As it got worse I checked up on toothache online and got a shocker when I displayed 'cracked tooth syndrome'. OMG. Im gonna need a root canal!!

After being convinced that I had a crack in one of my back teeth, I made an appointment with another dentist near the office. Jason Cheong Dental Surgery; as recommended by Nigel. Expected an old dude to attend to my dental woes but out comes a pretty young chap with good bedside manner and brought me into the dreaded dentist room. First impression? They have Astro baby! A good distraction when you're getting your teeth yanked out!

After the usual check up, thank God it was just a cavity! Got it drilled and patched up. Cost me RM80 though. Argh. Another dent to the wallet.

He told me not to have anymore energy drinks, sweets, anything sour, or chew on ice. =(

Unbreakable Tour!

Backstreet Boys comprising of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and AJ McLean. It''s hard to believe that 15 years have passed since Backstreet Boys redefined the modern musical landscape, ushering in a chapter of pop culture that commandeered the world's radio airwaves, broke music and concert sales records, and launched a new generation of teen idols for millions of youth.

In all, the group has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide. Their first two U.S. releases both received the Diamond Award for sales of more than 10 million: "Backstreet Boys" in 1997 and quintessential "Millennium" in 1999, which reached No. 1 in 25 countries. They have scored a dozen top 40 hits, including top 5 smashes "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)," "As Long As You Love Me,"Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "All I Have To Give".

The group spent a year and a half recording "Unbreakable," which marks a confident return to the pop template that best defines the group's sound.

While it would be clever enough to declare that "Backstreet's Back" - hearkening the title of their hit song - the truth is they never went away. Over the course of 15 years, they maintain rare relevance in an industry that so often disposes of pop acts with ultimate haste.

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The Instant Classic™ is looking for people who would like to go to the concert!
~Stop being too cool for BSB! U know u love them!~

The Unending Journey

Sigh. The holiday season has finally come to an end. After tumultuous end year & January public holidays and some annual leave, the dry season begins today. Needless to say, once someone returns to the 'mines' after such a joyous time, reality comes back and wakes you up at dawn every Monday - Friday and keeps you someplace until the sun begins to set. Sigh. I have no passion whatsoever for what I am doing and would like to find out what else there is out there.

I still have not completed my soul searching journey.. and it seems unending.

Movie log: The Karate Kid Part II

The Karate Kid Part II - 3 1/2 stars

Movie log: Halloween (2007)

Halloween (2007 - Director's Cut) - 4 stars

Awesome retelling of THE classic slasher flick of the 70s

Movie log: The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid - 3.5 stars

Movie log: Black Water

Black Water - ZERO

Stupidloadofcrocksh*t

Movie log: Smiley Face

Smiley Face - 1 star

Waste of time and talent

Etchings

As people grow older they seem to subtly change and begin to find things they never thought were interesting to be just that.

A couple of months ago as I was casually walking by the shops inside Bangsar Village II as I usually do, I suddenly stopped in my tracks and looked at something. And no, it did not have 2 legs and a skirt.

It was a painting inside an art gallery that was on display. It was titled 'Lagu Rindu' by a Malaysian artist named Eng Tay. I was mesmerized by the painting, and I did not know why. I just stopped and looked at it closely in front of the gallery's glass window. The painting was going for about RM30k odd. Not knowing much (or anything for that matter) about paintings and the arts, I wondered how a 'local' guy could manage to command such a fee. But that's another matter. Went back to the gallery a week later, but it was no longer by the window where it once was.

There's no way in hell that I could afford or invest in such a hobby/interest like art at the moment, or in the near future. I wonder if my interest in photography has 'opened' up a side of me that I didn't know was there.

Even the other day during a corporate event where me and some colleagues were having lunch at the hotel's coffee house, I stood up while having my dessert and looked at some generic art pieces that was hanging on the restaurant's usually uninteresting walls.

Hmm.

'Lagu Rindu' by Eng Tay

Movie log: Spoorloos / High School Musical 2

Spoorloos (aka The Vanishing) - 3 1/2 stars

Mysterious Dutch film with a claustrophobic finale










High School Musical 2 - 3 stars

Pleasantly innocent once again

Movie log: Meet The Spartans

Meet The Spartans - 2 stars

"Tonight..we dine in HOOTERSSS!!"









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January Movie Log Recap
17 movies watched in the month of January.

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Lisa

Yeah. Another one leaves. Nigel is offcially the 'seniorest' of the 'new blood' in the company (with me losing (..or is its winning) by 2 weeks). Lisa was the one who 'roped' me into the PR world and now leaves to greener pastures (as does everyone). Sigh.

Thanks Lis. Here's to wishing you all the best.

A Note Of Love

The first thing that came to mind when I saw the picture was Linus' recent movie 'A Note Of Love'. :)

For more pics, head on to
http://www.flickr.com/brianjchong

Movie log: Sicko / The Warriors / Rambo

Sicko - 3 stars

• Does the US health care system really suck that bad? With Micheal Moore, I can't tell

The Warriors - 3 stars

• Very watchable gang movie from the late 70s

Rambo - 3 stars

• Pointless sequel to the Rambo franchise that kicks butt all the way
• Uber graphic
• Not for kids
  

Unconditional Love

For more pictures, head on to http://www.flickr.com/brianjchong

Movie log: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest - 4 stars

+ : Great actors

- : -

Proton Saga 2008

I must say that I was pretty inpressed with the design of this car, nice front n back & the 'Honda City-esque' body (the 1.3L limit is a big bummer though) . We shall unltimately see it's reviews soon. RM39K 'only'. Hmm.. what's the catch now :)

It's unfortunate that Proton printed probably thousands of promotional plates saying 'A New SAGA Begin'. Did you guys save a lot by cutting off 1 character at the end? Nah... probably just some idiot who doesn't know proper England. Sheesh. ;)

Way to go with the tagline dudes!

Movie log: The Final Countdown / Evan Almighty

The Final Countdown - 4 stars

+ : Time travel always kicks ass

- : A tad slow & dated







Evan Almighty - 2 1/2 stars

+ : Steve Carrell

- : Predictable

The 2007 BCAs! Movie Edition

The 2007 BCAs! Movie Edition

The 2007 Bry! Choice Awards

After some delay, here are my top 2 movies of 2007! And no, Transformers didn't make the cut.

Movie log: The Outsiders

The Outsiders - 3 stars

+ : Nostalgic feel
What a cast!

- : -

Movie log: American Gangster

American Gangster - 4 1/2 stars

+ : Superb acting/directing/story

- : Where's Joe Pesci? Haha

Thanks Andrea!

Thanks for all your help Andrea! Gonna take a while for me to find a replacement slave!!

KFC's Triple XL Burger

What a farce! Don't order this.

Movie log: Epic Movie

Epic Movie - 2 1/2 stars

+ : Improvement over 'Date Movie'

- : Gets a too dumb after awhile

MPS/LaBodega once more

LaBodega Telawi. An ex-MPS students magnet.

Movie log: The Simpsons Movie / AVP2

The Simpsons Movie - 2 1/2 stars

+ : An easy watch

- : Should've come out years ago






Aliens vs. Predator 2 - 2 stars

+ : 80s cult value

- : Its crap

12 hours at The Curve/Cineleisure/Ikano

Went to watch 'Alvin & The Chipmunks' with the MPS (primary school) gang yesterday and chilled at The Curve/Cineleisure/Ikano for approx 12 hours. Must've been a new record yet! Ever since the 'reunion' few weeks ago, I found it simply AMAZING on how us 'strangers' whom have not seen nor talked to eachother for 14 years could click and hangout so easily. Meeting up again in mid-week for some LaBodega live music action. See ya then peeps!

@Secret Recipe, Curve

Rain rain go away...

Picking seats...

Outside The Apartment

90210 buddy Tania & Std 6 missing man Adzhar

Tammy, my 'former' swimming buddy *wink*

Oh I remember the times Steph and I fought to get good grades in Std. 4...:P

Movie log: National Treasure: Book Of Secrets

National Treasure: Book Of Secrets - 3 1/2 stars

+ : Superb fourth quarter
Fast paced
'Edge of seat' action

- : Too formulatic

Movie log: Alvin & The Chipmunks

Alvin & The Chipmunks - 2 1/2 stars

+ : Cute

- : No Alvin & The Chipmunks' theme song
Chippettes? Hmm..
Predictable

Movie log: Redline

Redline - 1 1/2 stars

+ : The beautiful people

- : European/American supercars...bleh
Almost unknown cast
Lame characters

Movie log: Licence To Wed

Licence To Wed - 3 1/2 stars

+ : Funny
Entertaining

- : (none that I can nitpick)

Movie log: Deliverance / 28 Weeks Later / Balls Of Fury

Starting this year, I wanna try keeping a movie log (with ratings out of 5) online to see how many movies I watch this year. Hmm... Here go the first log entries:


Deliverance - 4 stars

+: Class acting
"Dueling Banjos"
Good storytelling
Shocking

-: 70s film style (now thats not really a minus is it?)





28 Weeks Later - 3 stars

+: Scary
Tight editing
Nice blood and makeup

-: 4th quarter seems a little off




Balls Of Fury - 3 stars


+: Maggie Q
Def Leppard soundtrack
Funny

-: Throw in Adam Sandler or Will Ferrell!





Wah..3 movies in one day...cool.. okok I started Deliverance the day before and completed it after. Heh.

Oh yeah, HAPPY NEW YEAR Y'ALL!