Movies

Do you notice how you always watch movies but tend to miss out on some of the meaningful things that were said by the actors/actresses only to read it somewhere knowing you've heard of it before? Lol and no, i'm not talking about the boyfriends/girlfriends that put movie quotes into their love letters thinking it's a nice thing to do. That's so insincere, no?

Most of these meaningful things are said so fast in a movie that you sometimes fail to catch what he/she said and really understand what was meant by those few words. Don't you think that the good movies are often written by scriptwriters that place their heart, soul and emotion into the movie itself and imagine what they themselves would say if put in the same situation? Of course, they also tend to add a bit of flowery language to make it sound rather different and give the words more life.


Let's take 'Sepet' as an example so I can directly quote from a few scenes of a movie and you'll get what I mean. Those who have not watched Sepet yet might not want to read on because it may spoil the movie and I wouldn't wanna do that coz people have done the same to me and I hated it. Sepet's probably also on my top 10 movies list because it brings out all the humour, romance and drama a movie should with lots of Malaysian cultures that I can relate to (pirated dvds, pasar malams, gangsterism and an incapable Prime Minister). Anyway, I'll give you the link for the movie just in case anyone wants to watch or rewatch it on Crunchy Roll.

Those who want to read on but have not watched the movie, just to let you know, Orked's the Malay girl and Jason's the Chinese boy and it revolves around them for most of the movie.


Part 1
Orked: It's like what I said, you like who you like. I mean, who cares if that someone likes the other someone because of their race. It’s when they hate them, that’s the problem.

The first time I watched the movie I think I missed out on what she said. This was probably written in relation to some of the racial tensions that have plagued Malaysia for the past few decades. Malaysians must realise that they have lived harmoniously over the past 50 years albeit the unforseen May 13th 1969 incident and that whatever the government throws their way(eg: petrol price hike), these are just minor challenges compared to maintaining racial harmony. No matter what the Prime Minister or opposition leaders say, the people/rakyat are the ones who will decide who governs this country and no one can take that away from us.

Part 2
Orked: I like your hair.
Jason: Thanks.
Orked: Where’d you get your hair done?
Jason: Bisexual hair salon.
Orked: I think you meant unisex hair salon.

I burst out in laughter the first time I watched this scene. Don't you think it's funny how a simple mistake like this can make such a big difference to the meaning of the whole sentence?

Part 3
Jason: Orked, how long do you think it takes to fall in love?
Orked: A minute. How long did it take for you to fall in love with me?
Jason: Less than that.


Although this part was quite cliche, I could feel the sincerity from both Jason and Orked even though I was watching the movie for the second time and knew every word the 2 of them were gonna say to each other. I think that there's no such thing as love at first sight and that it doesn't mean that if he/she's already your boyfriend that you do love him/her. Love takes time and you would know it's love when you're ready to look him/her in the eye and tell him/her that you love him/her. And yes, it takes less than a minute to realise it.


Part 4
Orked’s Father : I’ll never understand you women even if i live to be a hundred. So pelik and confusing.
Orked’s Mother: It’s ok sayang, your job is to love us, not to understand us.


So all you women out there, is this true? Do we only have to love but not understand you? Would our love be sufficient even if we fail to understand why women enjoy things like shopping and cuddling after sex (refer to my previous post)? If the way to a man's heart is through his tummy, then how do we reach a woman's heart?

Jon Mclaughlin

I've never done this before but I've always thought the lyrics to this song was quite meaningful. If you haven't heard of him, go open your Limewire now and download any of his songs. He's quite good if you're into slow and meaningful songs. This song is titled Human and it's true that because of the sole fact that we're humans, we tend to torture ourselves by hurting and not move on and heal from our past mistakes/experiences. And always fighting what we're feeling? I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done that. I guess sometimes you just have to do the unexpected and not let yourself be blinded by all that emotion.

Can you tell me how we got in this situation
I can't seem to get you off my mind
All these ups and downs they trip up our good intentions
Nobody said this was an easy ride

Afterall, we're only human
Always fighting what we're feeling
Hurt instead of healing
Afterall, we're only human
Is there any other reason why we stay instead of leaving afterall?

Can we get back to this point in the in this conversation
When we talk things through each others eyes
Cause now all I see is a new and end devastation

Afterall, we're only human
Always fighting what we're feeling
hurt instead of healing
Afterall, we're only human
Is there any other reason why we stay instead of leaving?

I'm smart enough to know that life goes by
and it leaves a trail of broken thoughts behind
if you fear of letting go, just give me time
i'll come running to your side


Can you tell me how we got in this situation
I can't seem to get you off my mind
cause afterall we're only human
Always fighting what we're feeling
hurt instead of healing
Afterall, we're only human
Is there any other reason why we stay instead of leaving

Transformers!

This is gonna be a really short post that's meant to warn all the Transformers fans out there *cough Sheng cough Heng*. This morning I was reading like news online and there was this one piece of news on how a man was stopped from boarding a plane because he was wearing a Transformers t-shirt that had one of the characters holding a gun. He was told something like " Sir, we can't let you in because you've got a gun ON YOUR SHIRT " and had to change before he was allowed on to the plane. Seriously, do the immigration officers have no common sense or has it become that obvious and evident of how insecure this world has become? Or maybe they think that one of the Transformers is gonna jump out of the t-shirt holding a gun and try to hijack the plane.

And I was thinking of getting a Sweeney Todd shirt that would have a picture of Johnny Depp holding his blade like that. Oh well, it may be a threat to national security. :)

Men and Women

Just 10 minutes ago, I was reading a news website and I came across an article with quite an interesting article titled " Opposite sex drives you crazy - the causes ". I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one to admit the Internet has become such an important part of the lives of many that you can't live without the likes of 'Google-ing" or "YouTube-ing something. Seriously, what can't you do with a stable and fast internet connection? Shopping? E-banking? Entertainment? News? Live results?



Well anyway, back to the topic. I know that I'm probably not the first one to blog about this but I couldn't help but to use this post as an excuse as to find out more on all the guy and girl issues that most of us make fun of on a daily basis. It's weird how some things could never be explained just by studying the general 'personality side' of both sexes but somehow had something to do with science/biology.



The first one was on the perception of how women love to cuddle after sex whereas men just want to fall asleep. Hah, this I can't speak through experience but it seems as though it's always the case when u watch like dramas/movies and the wife always complains when the husband falls asleep right after sex. It is actually said that men and women both release hormones called oxytocin which is associated with love and sorta encourages bonding between the two sexes. The sad thing is, men can't control their testosterone level after sex, thereby neutralizing whatever oxytocin they produced. Mm, so all the women out there, don't blame men when they fall asleep after sex, they can't help it. :) But of course, I think it's nice to hear sweet nothings from ur loved ones at any time of the day, so don't hold back after sex. Blurt it all out when the hormones are doing its job!

Girl 1: Let's go shopping!
Girl 2: What are we buying?
Girl 1: I don't know. Let's just go and we'll definitely find something we need/want to buy.

Isn't that what tends to happen when girls go shopping? It's not the best kept secret that women can walk in shopping malls for hours and end up empty handed whereas men only need close to an hour to find what they're looking for and leave. And btw, I'm not implying that we, men, leave the shopping mall to do more productive things like playing the playstation or going for a few games of foosball with our friends ( and yes, i miss foosball ). There was also a study which was titled "Men Buy, Women Shop" that said that men enjoyed shopping only when they are specifically looking for something and not wandering aimlessly waiting for something to catch their attention. Can't blame us for being more task-oriented uh coz it all goes back to the days when men went to 'hunt' for food and losing focus meant having no food for the day.


Generally, people think that women stress about every little detail and are more likely to make mountains out of molehills whereas men seem to always have the 'situation under control'. It's probably most evident when men always insist on trying every possible route before stopping to ask for directions. And yes, this can also be explained by studying all the wonderful hormones in your body. Men, tend to have more dopamine, which is a pleasure-inducing chemical that is released when someone solves a problem whereas women produce serotonin when they relieve their stress by talking and talking and talking and talking and relating to their problems. Oops, i think that was one 'and talking' too many. Oh well.. That's not a secret too anyway, no? And i DON'T think it's a bad thing.


What I think would be fun is to have female hormones pumped into me probably a day before I die so that I can experience the fun of wandering around shopping malls and say sweet nothings instead of falling asleep after sex.. Oh wait, but if that happens, the next day when I'm meant to die, i'll have the face of a man but have boobs? I think i'll just take that back. Lol.

Assumptions for this post : I'm a MAN and not a BOY.

Note: I'm definitely not a sexist.

Champions of Europe

MUAHAHAHA! Looks like his face cost him the EPL and Champions League.

Specially for Jing to see only.

Although this is what he does best... now..Lol. ( mind u, he used to be my fav player )

*clap clap* I should've bought United instead *clap clap*

Is it me or does Silvestre look like a mannequin?

Champions of EUROPE 2007/2008.

Was it only me or did the United fans feel that it was going to be our night when you saw Drogba's shot hit the post? Who would've thought Ronaldo would miss the penalty in the shootout? Did anyone predict that Park would be left out of the squad even though he's a much better player than Fletcher? Would it have made a difference if Drogba didn't get sent off and he was the one to take the crucial penalty instead of Terry? Was the pitch just too shitty for a Champions League final?

MANY QUESTIONS LEFT UNANSWERED BUT WHAT I DO KNOW IS UNITED IS THE CHAMPIONS OF THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE AND UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! starts singing * we are the CHAMPIONS my friends * for the second time this year... and it feels great!

and i won a bet too albeit the wrong predictions. :)

Predictions

Cook VS Archuleta

Verdict : Rooting for Cook but money on Archuleta to win. It's quite obvious who the favourite would be after the difference in quality of song choice and influential judges' comments.


Manchester United VS Chelsea

Verdict: Tight game. United to succesfully launch a few counter-attacks and win by at least 2 goals. Jeremy to win the bet against Rianne. ( United, please don't make me eat my words, let's show them what we've got TONIGHT! )

I find it so weird how I always get all these random thoughts in my head everytime I take a shower in the morning. Is it the hot water that stimulates the brain to think more than someone should? Hmm. Maybe it's the aroma from the shampoo or body wash that I use that makes thinking so much easier?


Highly unlikely I suppose, it's probably just that time of the day where my brain chooses to work the most. I think the next time I'm sitting for an exam that requires lots of thinking, I'm gonna pretend I'm in the shower and maybe JUST maybe all the answers would appear in my head. :)

Well anyway, moving on to what I'm supposed to be blogging about, that random thought in my head. Have you wondered why most adults work from 9 to 5 instead of straying from their daily routine and doing something more enjoyable? And why our parents spent close to half their life working just so they can provide us with quality education or nicer clothes to wear? Or maybe the reason why most of us go to university/college everyday instead of just running away from it all and just start working?


It all sounds like a routine to you but what some people fail to see is that they are simply commited to what they do everyday. And yes, commitment isn't something that should be taken lightly. Like I said, it's what makes people do what they do everyday instead of just skipping all the hoo-hahs in life and doing what they like.


Haven't you felt the slightest temptation to just leave everything behind and start your life all over again only to dismiss that thought as being plain silly? That's the commitment to whatever you do talking and you can never seem to just brush it off.

I guess the best way to see commitment is when you look at two people who are very much in love when they are together and have stuck together through all the rough patches and the agonising times apart. It's not a secret that we humans tend to get lonely when our loved ones aren't around us. Let's say your boyfriend/girlfriend is a few thousand miles away and the two of you have to spend a considerable amount of time apart. And I'm quite sure I'm right to think that in their most loneliest of times, people tend to be pessimistic and can't help but predict the worst things that can happen. Well according to me, I won't say that it's the love that's holding the couple together, but more of the commitment towards the relationship they have built.


If you don't mind me adding this, I think it's a wonderful thing that two people can remain committed even though the relationship sometimes seems vague and unreal. Kudos to all the couples that have gone through this and have not stopped believing in the best of your partner. At the end of it all, isn't that what makes it special?