Starter for 10 is cute British film (my full review is here), starring James McAvoy (pre-Wanted), Rebecca Hall (pre-Vicky Cristina Barcelona) and lovely Alice Eve. It’s sincere, funny and very likable film. And the most important thing, it have the most impressive compilation of songs ever in my recent memory (The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, Tears For Fear, The Smiths)
It was also the last book I read all the way through in 3 consecutive nights (which is......two years or so ago -*-). The book itself is a good read that will take you back to 80's, it’s a coming-of-age story that emphasize on an evolution of teenagers. When I saw the movie version, I was so surprise that it actually captured every bit of detail from the book. Although, they’ve twisted some of the story in the end, but I sincerely think that movie ending was far more satisfied than the book ending.
But the reason I talk about this film, is that it remind me a lot of what I have been through lately (neither that I’m likable nor strikingly handsome like Mr. McAvoy). But It's like a juxtaposition of things that going to happen, if I do what this movie's protagonist did. Well, I'm not gonna say what he did in this film, but if you guys already saw it, you know what I’m talking about.
I think the lesson we’ve learned from this film is, sometime you strive for greatness, without knowing that something you already have is perfect. So just take a look around for once in your life, before you lose it forever.
Ok, I think this entry supposed to be Music Rest Stop (where you can relax and just listen to the music). So the song that I’m gonna recommend is from The Cure (aka. Greatest band from UK since The Beatles). In this film, there were 5 songs from the band (In Between Days, Six Different Ways, Pictures of You, Love Song, and Boys Don't Cry) which I absolutely adore every last one of them. But the reason that I chose Pictures of You is it's just perfect for this moment. The rhythm, the lyric, the sound, the mood, the vocal....just listen to it already
Pictures of You - The Cure
I've been looking so long at these pictures of you That I almost believe that they're real I've been living so long with my pictures of you That I almost believe that the pictures are All I can feel
Remembering You standing quiet in the rain As I ran to your heart to be near And we kissed as the sky fell in Holding you close How I always held close in your fear Remembering You running soft through the night You were bigger and brighter and wider than snow And screamed at the make-believe Screamed at the sky And you finally found all your courage To let it all go
Remembering You fallen into my arms Crying for the death of your heart You were stone white So delicate Lost in the cold You were always so lost in the dark Remembering You how you used to be Slow drowned You were angels So much more than everything Hold for the last time then slip away quietly Open my eyes But I never see anything
If only I'd thought of the right words I could have held on to your heart If only I'd thought of the right words I wouldn't be breaking apart All my pictures of you
Looking so long at these pictures of you But I never hold on to your heart Looking so long for the words to be true But always just breaking apart My pictures of you
There was nothing in the world That I ever wanted more Than to feel you deep in my heart There was nothing in the world That I ever wanted more Than to never feel the breaking apart All my pictures of you
PS. You might wanna click the link to imeem to listen a full song, which I absolutely recommend if you haven't heard it before.
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เห็นว่าน่ารักดี เลยหยิบมาให้ดูกันเล่นๆ ลองดูสิว่าเพื่อนๆเป็นชายหรือหญิงประเภทไหน (เจ้าของบล็อคไปตกที่ช่อง "You are MONKEY" 55+)
dude...there must be something seriously wrong with the personality test you posted, cuz the my result came out as "a simple and attractive girl" simple? ดิชั้นจะครองโลกนะเคอะ
can't turn up the volume right now so will come back to check out the song later
"coming of age" 'is one of my favorite movie themes, especially the one that has anything to do with the 80's (yeah, 80's rocks!). hmm...haven't watched Wanted yet. Considering the lesson from this film..sounds like a feel good movie
great you're back to your old cool baaad self *high five*
Soon after moving in, Beth, a brainy, beautiful writer damaged from a past relationship encounters Adam, the handsome, but odd, fellow in the downstairs apartment whose awkwardness is perplexing. Beth and Adam's ultimate connection leads to a tricky relationship that exemplifies something universal: truly reaching another person means bravely stretching into uncomfortable territory and the resulting shake-up can be liberating.
^ ^ ps. Song in the trailer is "When You Love Somebody" by Fruit Bats ^^
Wax on, Wax off HIYA! Rob Lowe *scream, faint* Breakdance - I can do a pathetic running man (will show you next time) my sister STILL has a crush on jon bon jovi by the power of greyskull...*raise sword*
You could have brain tumor by watching this contaminated turd. Nothing in Gentlemen Broncos pays off, it’s incoherent mess, and chock-full of incredibly annoying characters. You will not only loath this movie, but it also makes you want to punch someone who responsible for this abomination in the face.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Imagine if Akira got Live-Action treatment by... say Alfonso Cuarón, you know how awesome it might be? That’s what happened to "Fantastic Mr. Fox". Wes Anderson's auteur perfectly captured the quirkiness and blissful tone of the material. Its stop-motion technique might be a little crude and... somewhat unsophisticated, but that's the charm of it. You’ll feel like pop-up book unveiled before your eyes. This is an exceptional animation of the year.
Up in the Air is a blockbuster movie for people who think blockbuster movies are dumb, as it chock full of brilliantly written dialogue, and acting showcase for three talented actors (especially star-making turn by Anna Kendrick). But in the end, there's little to love, not so much story to chew on (plus disappointing third act), and no real connection to the meaning of human interaction as it intended to be.
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I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
Cliché-ridden plot about a bunch of annoying characters get together in one idiotic circumstance, "I Love You, Beth Cooper" is shameless exploitation & biggest insult to 80s teen flicks. It's like memorizing magic trick from internet, hoping to perform like David Copperfield. Neither sense of wonder nor magic flare happens here. Only good thing is, it makes me wanna cleanse my soul with genuine 80s teen movie night marathon.
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Everybody's Fine (2009)
Meh. The movie serious lack of originality & characters development. Only Robert De Niro comes out fine in this schmaltzy, "Lifetime" movie-of-the-week plot.
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Paper Heart (2009)
Twee delight... That's only two words I can think of right now.
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Adam (2009)
A perfect companion to Mary & Max (one of the best animation of 2009), Adam is star-crossed love story (pun intended) between Adam, Asperger's Syndrome bearer, and Beth, free spirit woman. The picture wouldn’t be this intimate without stunning performance by Hugh Dancy. On the other hand, the lack of depth on why Beth would love someone like Adam, preventing me from wholeheartedly embraces her choice in the end (which is nice & perfect but requires a leap of faith). Otherwise, this is touching romantic film, which putting its feet firmly on the ground, making the world full of hope and seems nicer place to live.
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The Invention of Lying (2009)
Expected to be like “Click” or “Yes Man”, where high-concept plot turned into endless gags, with moral lesson (forcefully) shoving down your throat. But "The Invention of Lying" is thinking man’s film. The whole concept is not seeing how first lying man exploits the ability. But it's about him finding the way not to lie, in order to find genuine happiness. Great stuff.
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Give ‘Em Hell Malone (2009)
This is one damn frustrating experience. It’s like watching an infant trying to stand up and walk. They would take a few steps then fall their asses. In fact, kiddie film like “Bugsy Malone” has done better job paying a tribute to film noir than this borefest.
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Zombieland (2009)
ถ้าอังกฤษมีหนังซอมบี้ฮาแตกอย่าง Shaun of the Dead แล้ว ทำไมอเมริกาจะมีบ้างไม่ได้... Zombieland คือการผสมผสานระหว่างบรรดาหนังซอมบี้เก่าๆ เข้ากับทัศนคติของคนสร้างที่อาจดูหนังแนวนี้มากเกินความจำเป็น จนสามารถสร้างหนังซอมบี้ที่เข้าใจสิ่งที่ตัวเองเป็น และเล่นสนุกไปกับกฏพื้นฐานของซอมบี้ได้อย่างเต็มที่ ทั้งนี้ทั้งนั้นต้องยกความดีให้สี่นักแสดงนำ โดยเฉพาะ วู้ดดี้ ฮาเรลสัน (เขาเกิดมาเพื่อบทนี้) ที่ช่วยกันสร้างมนต์เสน่ห์ ให้กับการเดินทางในโลกไร้มนุษย์ได้อย่างเต็มที่
หนังมีไอเดียกิ๊บเก๋ ทำออกมาได้สนุกสนานสไตล์ซิตคอมอังกฤษ โดยเฉพาะการนำกฏเหล็กต่างๆจากหนังที่เกี่ยวกับการท่องเวลา (ดูเหมือนว่า Back to the Future จะเป็นแรงบรรดาลใจหลัก) มาปู้ยี้ปู้ยำอย่างเมามัน ถึงแม้ว่าตลอดเวลาการรับชมจะให้ความรู้สึก เหมือนตัวเองกำลังดูซีรี่ย์ทางโทรทัศน์ แต่มันก็คือตอนที่ฮาที่สุดของซีซั่น แถมเอฟเฟ็คที่ใช้ก็มีคุณภาพจนคาดไม่ถึง
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Looking for Eric (2009)
มีความรู้สึกว่าหนังเรื่องนี้มองโลกในแง่ดีเกินบรรยากาศโดยรวม จริงอยู่ว่าทุกสิ่งทุกอย่างที่ลงเอยด้วยดีในตอนสุดท้ายนั้น สามารถสร้างความสุขและรอยยิ้มให้กับคนดู แต่จากสถานการณ์ในเรื่องและบริบทที่เกิดขึ้นก่อนหน้านี้ มันยากที่จะทำใจเชื่อในสิ่งที่เห็น โดยเฉพาะพล็อตรองเกี่ยวกับปืน ซึ่งถ้าถูกตัดออกไปและหนังยังดำเนินเรื่องอย่างที่เป็นอยู่ Looking for Eric ก็น่าจะเป็นหนังฟีลกู้ดที่อบอุ่นที่สุดเรื่องหนึ่งของปีเลยทีเดียว
simple? ดิชั้นจะครองโลกนะเคอะ
*high five*
(ขอเดาว่านายโอ๊ต แฟนผมฯ น่าจะตกข้อเดียวกัน หุๆ 
)
) oh...how i miss the good old 80's
(สไตล์อปอช.)
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