"EVERY BREATH YOU FAKE" a Short Film by JUN KIN
Scheduling in Year 2016
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
"THE LEGO MOVIE" REVIEW
“THE LEGO MOVIE” Press Review
“Wonderful” is the word to describe “THE LEGO MOVIE”.
“Stunning” is the superlative for what it is. And more!
It’s an animation feature I almost miss because I thought it was a product placement for the LEGO line of construction toys. But what’s the heck, I glad I didn’t. Because I would have left out a whole chunk of fun.
I am charmed by the so-cute, breathtaking visuals which are a real smash.
When we were really young, surely no toy collection would ever be complete without a presence of “LEGO” brand, specially the intriguing interlocking bricks offered in a myriad of colorful characters.
This feature will incorporate some of the LEGO’s renowned figures whilst introducing several new members.
Welcome to the awesome world of LEGO’s.
Now for the first time ever, animation film makers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller is presenting the LEGO’s awesome toys to big screen through this movie.
The Story is simplistically magnificent:
“The LEGO Movie” is the first-time “to hit the big screen” LEGO adventure.
This original 3D computer animation follows Emmet (Chris Pratt) an ordinary, rules- following, egghead LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world.
He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hilariously unprepared.
Kudos to the writers for drumming up such an endearing script. It is both touching and funny.
With this success, it will spawn on a sequel, for sure.
Maybe the original idea was to support a consumer brand, but this film will not be an over- indulgence of art.
The minifigurines are plastic, rigid and immobile but in the hands of the directors, they have defining movements and facial expressions.
This funny movie is a real scream, a fun-fun production taking a swipe at corporate branding. You can detect this after a while that it’s a movie that also functions as a triumph of product placement.
It stars the voices of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie, Charlie Day, Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman.
So, the big boy agencies out there, you might want to consider to spread your advertising budget to include making a movie instead of relying on the regular TVCs where ideas are surely spreading thin.
Designed for all ages, this is one family entertainment you should not miss.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Sunday, February 9, 2014
LOVE. A CERTAIN SMILE. A CERTAIN LOVE.
It’s the 9th day of the HORSE Year.
Spring is in the air at this time of the Year …
Seize the opportunity to express “I love you” in a breezy way.
What is love?
” No, Love doesn’t have eyes,
It doesn’t happen by race or gender.
Love goes by how the person
make you feel deep inside …
Love make you see that person
for whoever he is on the outside
as well as the inside.”
Just remember.
Friday, February 7, 2014
“FROM VEGAS TO MACAU” MOVIE REVIEW 賭城風雲 (2014)
“FROM VEGAS TO MACAU” PRESS REVIEW
賭城風雲 (2014)
I am no smartie on the subject of tricky flipping cards or dices, the actual gambling or otherwise. But I daresay I enjoyed the movie. Immensely.
It’s one stress buster to boot.
You just have to hand it to the 58 year old Hong Kong director WONG JING for dispensing with the tickles.
He is an established businessman and one of Hong Kong’s highest-grossing filmmakers for almost three decades.
With the long years in show business, he knows where to tap the money and judging from this movie among others, which is deliberately crafted to coincide with the apt timing of the Spring festivities.
CHOW YUN FAT and writer-director WONG JING happily unite on the casino floor in this light-hearted action comedy.
“FROM VEGAS TO MACAU” boasts a refreshing new team comprising of CHOW YUN-FAT, NICHOLAS TSE and CHAPMAN TO to provide all rib-tickling escapades. Plus the pow-wow action.
CHOW plays a legendary gambler who has recently retired as a casino security consultant in Las Vegas and moved back to his Macau hometown. NICHOLAS and CHAPMAN are unassuming kids who earnestly aspire to become the master’s proteges.
Yes, this movie is is culled from the fourth installment of the GOD OF GAMBLERS series where CHOW reprises his role as the titular protagonist again after hanging up his shoes with his 1994′s GOD OF GAMBLERS RETURNS.
WONG JING is the suave entrepreneur and he knows where to place his bet when he has a potential box office hit on his hands.
The subject?
Gambling with loads of non-stop action thrown in.
Even if the rest of the world will not nod their heads, the rest of Hong Kong will.
Hong Kongers have no qualms about hitting the cinemas and laughing out loud to kill claustrophobic boredom and stress.
The plot revolves around Ken (played by Chow), Cool (Nicholas Tse), and Karl (Chapman To) who, together, develop a scheme to defeat an evil money-laundering boss, Mr Ko.
Ko seems to escape even under the closest scrutiny by the police. When Cool’s half-brother Lionel (PHILIP NG) an undercover cop and father (BENZE HUI) are maimed, things got personal. Ken’s daughter Rainbow (TONG FEI) is also taken forcefully along the way.
CHOW YUN FAT sails back in style in a role that calls for flirting with alluring ladies and spouting utter nonsense. Only he can get away with the silly jokes.
While this film reunites Wong and Chow on a familiar theme, it is not a God Of Gamblers sequel. Instead of world-famous gambler Ko Chun, Chow plays a character named Ken here, another legendary figure.
“FROM VEGAS TO MACAU” is everything an entertaining movie should be.
It is smart in some places and silly in others.
That said, it is potent to the point of being charming with great funny moments.
Go for it.
Rating: 3 out of 5
(Click this link for the official Movie Trailer)
FROM VEGAS TO MACAU Movie Trailer
Monday, February 3, 2014
"GOLDEN CHICKEN SSS" MOVIE REVIEW + PRESS CONFERENCE
“GOLDEN CHICKEN SSS” PRESS REVIEW + PRESS CONFERENCE
《金雞SSS》
At the movie press conference in Kuala Lumpur on 24th January, the quick-witted Malaysian Host dropped an open hint to all who were present, that the last “Golden Chicken” was wrapped up ten years ago.
But SANDRA NG the lead actress was swift to correct him gently, “No, that was almost 12 years ago, in 2002 …” letting out her trademark guffaw that immediately put everyone at ease. She then sighed, “Time catches on” hinting that everyone in the Press room was getting on in years.
That was SANDRA NG, consummate actress-cum-producer whom we all adore. She is every party’s live wire, a comedienne who had made enough comedies to charm us on any rainy day.
But hold it, she was a contender for the Best Actress for a Dramatic Role as well, the last being “Echoes of the Rainbow” in 2010 . She didn’t win this one.
“GOLDEN CHICKEN SSS” is the third in a franchise but it is directed by MATT CHOW this time around.
The previous director was SAMSON CHIU who helmed “GOLDEN CHICKEN 1 +2″, but he had taken a hiatus and declined to get involved with this production.
Well, “GOLDEN CHICKEN 3″ or better known as “GOLDEN CHICKEN SSS” is cackling all the way joyfully, having accomplished a better project, bigger and in a grand style.
Prostitution is definitely the world’s oldest profession as narrated by an effervescent, yet warm-hearted prostitute called AH KAM in Part 1 and 2.
The first film was a roaring success, the second had lost its gloss somewhat when it was screened a year later.
Twelve years later, SANDRA NG reunites to reprise her role as the middle-aged but still gorgeous AH KAM.
The new film director is MATT CHOW (he wrote the script for the first one). The ancient belief is still being debated upon: once a prostitute, always a prostitute, unless you hook a wealthy husband and be provided for life.
AH KAM (SANDRA NG) works as a mamasan now. She supervises a flock of glamour chicks for their nightly engagements such as hosting lavish parties for the rich businessmen. You can guess the rest.
As for this film “GOLDEN CHICKEN SSS” our leading lady is again able to assemble a string of glitterati in Hong Kong for cameos, namely DONNIE YEN, ANTHONY WONG, NICK CHEUNG and LOUIS KOO. Even bad boy EDISON CHEN makes a welcome presence.
The current story examines in truth, that the old Hong Kong is fast disappearing over the years. Things are enormously different now.
AH KAN embraces the prosperity of the “NEW HONG KONG”, but like scores of disgruntled baby boomers, she still wistfully hankers after the old Hong Kong for the memories. For old time’s sake.
Over-the-hill mob boss, GORDON (NICK CHEUNG) who is AH KAM’s paramor was put behind bars before the Hong Kong Handover in 1997.
GORDON’s attire and mindset are reminiscent of the colonial past. Recently released from prison, he is unable to cope with the reality of the New Hong Kong and seeks solace in his old flame AH KAM.
But KAM is way out of her dream and is no longer the naive sweet maiden who once idolized GORDON.
She is heartbroken as she watches her love losing his grip on reality in trying to adapt to life in the New Hong Kong.
That said, KAM decides to help GORDON rebuild his life.
And along the way, we are shown how she handles bitchy competitions and she tackles obstacles in her own inimitable way.
Now, I would say that “GOLDEN CHICKEN SSS” the movie is a breath of fresh comic air to greet the Spring.
It ignites like a fire-cracker with “feel good” emotions, and is a little gem of an incredible pedigree.
To believe, to judge, do go and watch it, chum.
Actress IVANA WONG, Actress SANDRA NG (centre) and director MATT CHOW are at the Press Conference to brighten up the film’s promotional exercise.
IVANA is pensive whilst SANDRA is chatty. MATT listens attentively.
ALL SMILES of CONFIDENCE
THE MANAGEMENT of GSC and the CAST joyfully wish one and all a truly PROSPEROUS CHINESE NEW YEAR.
Dear Folks, please check the funny Movie Trailer by clicking here!
GOLDEN CHICKEN 3 TRAILER
Friday, January 31, 2014
“Huat 啊 Huat 啊” Movie Review.
“Huat 啊 Huat 啊” PRESS REVIEW
Who wouldn’t have heard of the name A-NIU in Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan?
He’s our multi layered artiste, sometimes actor (Ice Kacang Puppy Love), sometimes director (also Ice Kacang Puppy Love), but at the heart of it all he is also a consummate comedian-cum-singer with many lilting ballads depicting how rural folks woo their loved ones under his belt to share with you.
In this Chinese New Year romantic comedy directed by TAN BOON HUAT aptly called HUAT AH! HUAT AH! A-NIU plays an autistic village guy AH HUAT who is skilled in brewing delightful aromatic coffee. That would be his art in life.
During his free time, this kind-hearted soul romps with the kampung kids and daydreams of his fierce fishmonger girl friend.
His titular character sports a sad woebegone face throughout the film.
Maybe you would love to bundle him up and slap him all over.
Naturally you won’t, because his cute blur look bowls you over.
The production company is targeting at “AH HUAT! AN HUAT!” as an inspirational comedy crafted for audiences of all ages and races during the Chinese New Year period.
AH HUAT may not be as blur as you think as he still strives for success in the face of all odds. Yet he never shirks from his belief that honesty is the best policy in life.
His lady love in the movie is played by JOYCE CHENG, daughter of the late LYDIA SUM and Hong Kong actor ADAM CHENG.
JOYCE is, 26, is willing to stoop low to authenticate realism in her role to sport an ugly hairstyle, with thick eyebrows and even a ridiculous moustache in the film to earn our guffaws.
“HUAT AH! HUAT AH!” paints a rich, human portrait in an enjoyable way, of how there can be life before autism and after, given the necessary positive encouragement from family and friends, notwithstanding environmental factors.
This one is an entertaining family movie.
It instills in you family values and you’d like to leave the cinema contemplating a renewed life, specially this is the CHINESE NEW YEAR season.
Bring forth the ang paos.
And last but not least: HUAT AH! HUAT AH!
GO WATCH IT!
Thursday, January 30, 2014
KUNG HEI FAT CHOY 2014! A Jolly Year to Horse Around.
HOPEFULLY a BUMPER HARVEST This Year.
This is NICO
DOGS are forever FAITHFUL. I know because I have five of them.
They don’t betray your TRUST as Sunshine Friends often do.
This is TUK TUK and NICO …. Let them both do the Talking …
I read this Online Teaser: “the more I see of human, the better I like dogs.”
TRUE?
Wishing you all the Best for achieving MONEY Aplenty …
Wishing you all the glorious LUCK in Abundance.
Whichever RELIGION or CREED you belong to,
remember this: all MEN ARE BROTHERS.
Hail the HORSE!
It’s just galloping around the corner, waiting to get in.
2013 had not been such a bumper year as the whole world is still rocking from the reeling.
Political disgruntlement, dipping economies, rocketing inflation, natural disasters and global poverty have all sported different parallels, and still remain as unresolved issues.
We must have read somewhere that we should be celebrating endings, bitter or sweet.
Endings herald new beginnings.
Smart guru CARL BARD has the last word:
”Though no one can go back to make a decent new start, anyone can begin now and establish a brand new ending.”
Lamenting over lost opportunities?
Don’t!
Yeah, when one door closes, another new door opens if we exercise enough foresight and work harder.
But act fast and do not allow indecisiveness to override you behind that closed door.
Then you’ll miss the new ones that are waiting for you.
LIFE IS LIKE THIS.
You win some, lose some.
Essentially the quality of your choice will determine the quality of your life.
Right.
Here’s a CHINESE NEW YEAR Music Video produced by Singapore Mediacorp.
It’s specially chosen from a myriad of others from both sides of the Causeway.
The traditional oldie hit is to keep your festive spirit soaring.
Usher in the HORSE.
Tomorrow can be a better day.
Relish.
Old friends will connect.
Old flames will re-ignite.
Everyone will rediscover just how much fun you can pack into one heart-warming reunion.
Here’s a Happy KONG HEI FAT CHOY Song of Cheer.
Enjoy!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
linkwithin
