Star Trek XI teaser!!!

This trailer was playing before Prince Caspian actually started. I didn't know at first glance what movie it would be for. Then, those timeless words:

"Space... the final frontier"

Fuyoh!! Keng man! Makes me impatient to watch this movie!

Indy is back!

I'm so eagerly awaiting this one :D

Gerakan calls for 2nd vote in Federal Territories!

Can you believe this? I thought that Gerakan was virtually wiped out after the General Elections, but I suppose they are trying to remain relevant.

If this proposal goes through, it will be a breakthrough in local governance. The other states will be pressured to return the 3rd vote to the raykat. This will auger well for the people, especially after being mistreated by local councils for the past 50 years.

Putera Caspian

The first half of the movie was sooooooooooooooo boring!!! The storyline reminded me so much of Eragon. Then, Aslan appeared. In a #$&#$%^ dream!

Thankfully, the fighting soon arrived. At least there's some action in this movie! Unfortunately, the battle scenes are so short and... incomplete. When Aslan appeared for real, he did nothing except say some cryptic phrases, and roar loudly, causing large trees to destroy the Telmarine's catapults. Hmm... where have I seen this before? *COUGH*ENTS*COUGH*

Totally a waste of 2 hours plus. If you had 10 bucks to spare, go watch Iron Man again!

I walked for world peace and harmony

Yesterday night, I joined Nalanda's Wesak Procession for World Peace. It was a short procession around the area where Nalanda Dharma Center is situated. But we walked slowly, mindfully, quietly. The distant beats of the drums, chimes and bells guided us. The sedan on which the Buddha rupa sat was carried with utmost respect and dignity. The nagas flew to and fro, providing the blessings and motivation to carry on. And throughout the procession, I was chanting "Peace. Harmony. Peace. Harmony."

The crowd which turned out was amazing, but of course won't match the sheer scale of the procession organized by the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields. However, I feel that the Nalanda procession is much more meaningful, and indeed feels more spiritual than the Brickfields one.

An evening with Fooch

Yes. Fooch is back. For just about a week sorting out his work permit. We had drinks yesterday over at Old Town. I'm now on caffeine overdose, and now sitting in Starbucks sipping yet another coffee of the day. Fooch is currently an Associate over at Squint/Opera, which is an award winning architectural/film design studio. A lot of his work is really beyond my comprehension, but a quick look at the portfolio really impresses me.


Sorry Fooch, I'm "stealing" your photo in Facebook :D

Well, I'm glad that he's doing so well in his passion. And it's a pity that in Malaysia, the multimedia design industry is not strong yet. We are still in the industrialization movement, churning out commodity in electronics and services. Only when we as a country can mature and become self sustaining, then perhaps there will be positive development in the artistic sector.

It's quite ironic actually. He's actually the one friend who's so far away from home, and so rarely do we get to meet. And yet, when we do meet, he's the one person whom I will feel connected to in a meaningful way. And no, we're not ghey...

Dysfunctional family song...

Ling ling-a-ling-a-long
Ling ling long
Ling long-a-ling long ling long
Ling ling-a-ling-a-long
Ling ling-a-ling-a-long
Ling ling long
Ling ling long!

A letter which is hard to swallow

This letter was published in Malaysiakini today, referring to the recent death of an NS trainee. The author of the letter condemns politicians who exploit the death for their own political gains. He goes on to argue that deaths are inevitable no matter where you are, and it is not practical to station medical doctors at every nook and cranny of the country.

I still have not gathered my thoughts over this response. I feel a certain anger towards this kind of "dissing" and yet there is some sense of truth in his writings. I need some time to think it over before formulating a proper analysis.

In the mean time, go read it and formulate your own opinions.

I watched a French movie yesterday...

... actually it was more like 18 French short stories crammed one against the other over a span of 2 hours. Possibly the longest 2 hours I've experienced recently.

Some individual tales were actually not too bad. Some quirky humour, touching moments, and surprising twist. But the majority of the stories turn out to be nothing more than wannabe artists who cater to the movie critics instead of the average moviegoer. No doubt, this will win them awards at Cannes, but then again, those movie reviewers usually got their heads in the wrong place.

I even forget the name of the movie. And we had a scare because the first 10 minutes of the movie played with only Chinese subtitles on screen. Disgruntled audience had to scold the projectionist, and moments later, English subtitles appeared below the Chinese subtitles. Tsk tsk...

So anyway the movie is not recommended for the average moviegoer. But artsy fartsy types will love it.

Quotable quote...

Sincerity is no guarantee of morality...