Archive for August 29th, 2005

29
Aug

::: Bollehwood :::

By Adrian 0 Comments
Categories: common sense and life

This August 31st will mark the 48th birthday (independence day) of Malaysia. For all the hardwork being done by the government, we had progressed from a very poor country to become a developing country. And then, we can boost about having some good highways and great infrastructures that enhance our lives. I have to admit, a lot had been accomplished during this 48 years of development.

“Malaysia Bolleh!” is a slogan trying to boost the moral of the Malaysians, meaning that “Malaysia Can!” or “Malaysian Can Do It”. That’s why nowadays our Guinness World of Record book Malaysia Edition (GWRME) is about 20 inches thick and 200 miles long. We built the biggest flag in the world, and we cooked the longest sandwich in the universe. Oh, did I forget to mention that the Guinness Word of Record book (Malaysia Edition) also registered those who became the first to register the copyright of industrial process?

There is nothing wrong to feel the pride and try to break the “world record”, but sometimes it is not necessarily to create a record. So many resources, time, and energy wasted, just for a brief mention in the news, and recorded in the GWRME, is simple not worth it. If one flip the GWRME, they cannot help but to smirk at some of those so-called world record. Oh come on, spend the time and energy in creating something more useful to us, and stop wasting time on the superficial record!

Comparing to some neighboring countries, we definitely have done a lot over the past 48 years, but comparing to yet some other neighboring countries, we are still under developed. That’s why we are still called “Developing Country” instead of “Developed Country”. So should we satisfy with our accomplishment or should we work even harder to become a developed country? Well, it is not me alone to decide.

The Americans have Hollywood, and the Indians have Bollywood. But we Malaysians have Bollehwood!

29
Aug

::: Weekend :::

By Adrian 0 Comments
Categories: life

:: Listening … “Me Against the World” by Simple Plan ::

Went back to KL during the weekend, and it felt so good to be home, close to my love ones. We didn’t do much, just spending some quality time together, and watch “The Maid” and “The Quill” together. (note: The movie reviews are included in this website)

Sometimes we just take things for granted, not appreciating the things that our love ones have done for us. We should all take a time-out, look around us and see what we had missed out. We might discover something that we had missed previously, and because of our ignorance, we might have hurt our love ones’ feelings. So we should learn how to appreciate them, how to love them, and how to say “Thank you” to them. A simple thank-you can do wonders. Don’t forget to put down your ego and ignorance and say “I am sorry” when you have done something wrong.

During our outing at The Curve, we saw this family in Starbucks Coffee House. The father and son were sitting right in front of us, and during the 30 minutes observation, they never said a word to each other! Basically they were not even looking at each other, and it was like both of them are avoiding each other. The mother sat down for few minutes at the beginning, and later went off to do some shopping, I suspect.

What happened? I mean, there is a serious lack of communication between the family members. I definitely wish that I won’t be like that in the future. I create chance to communicate with the people around me, and sometimes we just try our best to work things out by talking with each other. Of course, sometimes people will just say, “’nuf said. Forget about it. It’s not worth it.” But can’t they realize that they are the family, and if they don’t worth it, then who will?

I just came back from KL in the morning so now my brain is fried. I am exhausted, and I still need to go back to KL in the evening because tomorrow I will be officially on leave! It’s a long journey and it’s pretty tiring, but for me its worth all the hard work because I get to spend more time with my girlfriend and my boy boy!

29
Aug

-+= Movie Review : The Maid (Chinese) =+-

By Adrian 0 Comments
Categories: movie

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A Singapore movie, produced by Rain Tree Corporation, which also produced horror movie like “The Eyes”, a high standard is already expected. The story is about a Philippine girl named Rosa went to Singapore to work as a maid (hence the movie title The Maid) at the home of the Teochew opera owner. She set foot in Singapore during the Chinese 7th month, which is a time when the gates of Hell open. Often known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, it is a time where the spirits of the dead wander around. Well, due to the difference in culture, the maid did something wrong that offended the hungry ghosts, and so she began the journey with ghosts haunting her all the time.

Expect some interesting twists in the movie as there are a few surprises awaiting you. The message carried out by the director, Kevin Tong, is very clear and I find the message is really true. Go watch it to find out what is the message that the director wanted to tell you.

The editing was not as good as expected, or maybe it was the result from the local censorship department’s editing skills. The story telling is not bad but there are areas to be improved, such as some puzzled and unexplained parts. Overall, The Maid is one of the better horror movies I have watched in a while and I will definitely recommend it. I personally give it a 3 stars out of 5.

29
Aug

-+= Movie Review: The Quill (Japanese) =+-

By Adrian 0 Comments
Categories: movie

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The other day Sabrina lend us a Japanese movie (VCD), and the title is Quill. The story is about a Laborator guide dog. Being sent to the Guide Dog Training Center by his first owner (1st separation), and trainer sent Quill to his foster parents. Bearing a birth-mark of a feather on the body, the “foster parents” called him “Quill”. After a year of love and pamper at the foster parent’s house (the guideline of the training center so the potential guide dogs will learn human interaction and unconditional love from the human beings), Quill was being sent to the Guide Dog Training Center (2nd separation), where the chief trainer discovered the true talent of Quill to be the best guide dog of all time. After the training, Quill was assigned to a stubborn old man name Wanatabe. Wanatabe used to have his eye-sights but for some reasons, he lost his eye sight and he was really reluctant to rely on Quill as his guide due to his pride and ego. After some time together, Quill finally won over Wanatabe’s heart and even his wife, who used to dislike dog so much, fell in love with Quill. Unfortunately, Quill has to go through his 3rd separation with the love ones because Wanatabe fell ill.

After Wanatabe passed away, Quill waited in the Guide Dog Training Center until his final days where he went back to the foster parent’s home.

The movie is a very touching genre and even though some part of the movie are a bit purposely-make-you-cry, but I have to admit a dog lover, like me, will definitely feel so deeply touched and felt so sorry for Quill. Tears sprang out from my eyes unconsciously and my girlfriend cried as well. Furthermore, the story is so true about the life of those guide dogs, and it talks about love, separation, and from the movie, Quill love the people around him without any condition and hence, hr received love back.

I would definitely give this movie a 4 stars! Two thumbs up! And I strongly recommend those who don’t like dogs to give this movie a try, so you can understand dogs more. If you are already a dog lover, please bear in mind that this movie will touch the deepest soul of your heart and your fear. If you can’t find this VCD/DVD on the market, feel free to write me.

 

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