I'm finally back to blogging! Knocked off on the dot today, so that i'll be able to have the time to update!
My trip to hainan dao was really good, a holiday very different from the norm because this trip allowed me to taste a different kind of lifestyle altogether. And it was an enriching trip where i was able to learn about my roots and heritage, and appreciate my grandmother even more. I'd share more about it the next time, with photos and all :)
So anyway, catched a movie at Westmall yesterday with Jingwen and Yiting. And Jingwen was cetainly blabbering away about somebody, while Yiting and i teased her non-stop. Our favourite past time eh? haha.
The movie we watched was The Shinjuku Incident, a Hong Kong flim about illigal immigrants in Japan as well as the Yakuza (mob, mafia, secret society whatever you call it).
When Jingwen suggested to watch this movie, i was all for it at once because i've been wanting to watch it the first place! Why? Because (may have some spoilers ahead):
1) This movie starred Jackie Chan. And all Jackie Chan movies are action-packed and good. So i have no idea why Bren doesnt like him. Hmm.
However, when i read the interview in Lifestyle about this movie, i found out the Jackie Chan had no part in directing it. He was just the lead character. And, there will be no kung fu action from him as the usual because in this movie, he doesnt know kung fu. And, this movie has a few rather violent scenes, which is not very Jackie Chanish. And violent, i mean, like hands chopping off and all. haha.
Thus, i was more intrigued by the movie, because its something to expect isnt it? Jackie Chan being portrayed so differently, and dramatically as well.
2) This movie starred Daniel Wu! Please! He's like the most gorgeous Asian man walking on two legs yo! I've been in love with him since Sec 1 so of course, i must support him by watching this movie. haha.
And you know, there was a minor sex scene between a prostitute and him. And minor, meaning, just some subtle thrusting actions. BUT the prostitute was groaning and moaning rather loudly, and Daniel Wu was moaning too!
And i was like "Man, does he really moan like that in real life?" woah. sexy.
3) The director of the movie is Derek Yee,who directed another movie a few years back called The Protege, which impacted me greatly. The Protege also starred Daniel Wu and touched on the issue of drugs production, drugs trafficking, and drugs abusers.
Therefore, i knew that this movie would be as impactful as The Protege, or even better.
And i was not disappointed :)
Derek Yee managed to touch on the serious issue of illegal immigrants in Japan, which were also not treated properly, as Japanese are xenophobic. At the same time, the movie also showed the power the Yakuzu had, especially on the Shinjuku district.
Primarily, the movie is about how the illegal Chinese immigrants, with Jackie Chan as the leader, protected and defended each other, and rose to power in the Yakuza. However, what really impacted me was that the 360 degree change a person can go through once he wields power in this hand.
From the humble and close knitted group of Chinese immigrants to drug dealers and bullies, was what became of Jackie Chan's men once they rose to power in the Yakuza. They became proud, selfish, and even willing to betray the brotherhood formed when they went through thick and thin together in earlier days. This eventually, led to the downfall of everyone of them. The rise and fall.
The movie ended with a flashback of the earlier scenes, of Jackie Chan and his men singing and dancing happily together before they got involved in all the Yakuza shit. It pulled at my heartstrings. Like, if i were one of the character in the end, i'd think "Look at those happy days. When have they gone to? I want it back."
I dont know, i find the movie very tragic at the end. I hate such endings. Cant we have happily ever after?
On a lighter note, the movie has its violent part. Twice they showed hands being chopped off. And one of the scene was when Daniel Wu was being disfigured and amputated at the wrist by the notorious Taiwan gang. I burst out laughing at the part when his hand was chopped off, and he was screaming and waving the palm-less hand around. I really have no idea why, but i found it rather funny. I turned to Jingwen on my left, and she was shrieking away and covering herself with her jacket, and i looked at Yiting, and she was looking very seriously at the screen. But at the same time, my heart also pain to see Daniel Wu like that. haha.
Also, in The Protege, there was a scene of dismembering a hand as well! I guess thats the director's trademark? haha.
And i thought it was rather unglam of the Japanese mafia to fight with what, parangs? Haha. They are like in suit, which makes them look smart. And then, they pull out those long knives. Like no class, cause knives and poles are used for street gangs. Not high class secret society. haha. Guns would definitely look more professional on them.
Ever since i was being forced to watch Saw 5 at my friend's house, i no longer freak out when watching such violent and probably, gory movies. Haha.
Anway, yeahh, everbody should watch The Shinjuku Incident :)
As usual, chatted with Jingwen online at work today. She was super bored and sleepy because Yiting took leave for soccer. And somehow, we chatted until S Factor, Singapore's reality tv show, which was greatly criticised as the girls were deemed as behaving in a degrading manner. And then she started asking me "Why S Factor?" And i told her "S" can stand for anything like "Sexy", and " Saucy".
And i started telling her my S factor is Smart, and my S factor on the field is Swift. haha. And then, we began thinking of S factors for our team, and we realised that JJ women's soccer is the S factor itself! haha. Because we are/have:
1) Soccerrettes
2) Swift
3) Speed
4) Strength
5) Stamina
6) Steadiness
7) Solid
8) Size
9) Standard
10) Spirit
&
11) Siaoness!
HAHAHA. i think we can win the FHM cover, and the other girls hands down. haha. only joking :D
movie date with szeying at town tml! yays finally able to see her!
Love,
turtle 9:53pm
My trip to hainan dao was really good, a holiday very different from the norm because this trip allowed me to taste a different kind of lifestyle altogether. And it was an enriching trip where i was able to learn about my roots and heritage, and appreciate my grandmother even more. I'd share more about it the next time, with photos and all :)
So anyway, catched a movie at Westmall yesterday with Jingwen and Yiting. And Jingwen was cetainly blabbering away about somebody, while Yiting and i teased her non-stop. Our favourite past time eh? haha.
The movie we watched was The Shinjuku Incident, a Hong Kong flim about illigal immigrants in Japan as well as the Yakuza (mob, mafia, secret society whatever you call it).
When Jingwen suggested to watch this movie, i was all for it at once because i've been wanting to watch it the first place! Why? Because (may have some spoilers ahead):
1) This movie starred Jackie Chan. And all Jackie Chan movies are action-packed and good. So i have no idea why Bren doesnt like him. Hmm.
However, when i read the interview in Lifestyle about this movie, i found out the Jackie Chan had no part in directing it. He was just the lead character. And, there will be no kung fu action from him as the usual because in this movie, he doesnt know kung fu. And, this movie has a few rather violent scenes, which is not very Jackie Chanish. And violent, i mean, like hands chopping off and all. haha.
Thus, i was more intrigued by the movie, because its something to expect isnt it? Jackie Chan being portrayed so differently, and dramatically as well.
2) This movie starred Daniel Wu! Please! He's like the most gorgeous Asian man walking on two legs yo! I've been in love with him since Sec 1 so of course, i must support him by watching this movie. haha.
And you know, there was a minor sex scene between a prostitute and him. And minor, meaning, just some subtle thrusting actions. BUT the prostitute was groaning and moaning rather loudly, and Daniel Wu was moaning too!
And i was like "Man, does he really moan like that in real life?" woah. sexy.
3) The director of the movie is Derek Yee,who directed another movie a few years back called The Protege, which impacted me greatly. The Protege also starred Daniel Wu and touched on the issue of drugs production, drugs trafficking, and drugs abusers.
Therefore, i knew that this movie would be as impactful as The Protege, or even better.
And i was not disappointed :)
Derek Yee managed to touch on the serious issue of illegal immigrants in Japan, which were also not treated properly, as Japanese are xenophobic. At the same time, the movie also showed the power the Yakuzu had, especially on the Shinjuku district.
Primarily, the movie is about how the illegal Chinese immigrants, with Jackie Chan as the leader, protected and defended each other, and rose to power in the Yakuza. However, what really impacted me was that the 360 degree change a person can go through once he wields power in this hand.
From the humble and close knitted group of Chinese immigrants to drug dealers and bullies, was what became of Jackie Chan's men once they rose to power in the Yakuza. They became proud, selfish, and even willing to betray the brotherhood formed when they went through thick and thin together in earlier days. This eventually, led to the downfall of everyone of them. The rise and fall.
The movie ended with a flashback of the earlier scenes, of Jackie Chan and his men singing and dancing happily together before they got involved in all the Yakuza shit. It pulled at my heartstrings. Like, if i were one of the character in the end, i'd think "Look at those happy days. When have they gone to? I want it back."
I dont know, i find the movie very tragic at the end. I hate such endings. Cant we have happily ever after?
On a lighter note, the movie has its violent part. Twice they showed hands being chopped off. And one of the scene was when Daniel Wu was being disfigured and amputated at the wrist by the notorious Taiwan gang. I burst out laughing at the part when his hand was chopped off, and he was screaming and waving the palm-less hand around. I really have no idea why, but i found it rather funny. I turned to Jingwen on my left, and she was shrieking away and covering herself with her jacket, and i looked at Yiting, and she was looking very seriously at the screen. But at the same time, my heart also pain to see Daniel Wu like that. haha.
Also, in The Protege, there was a scene of dismembering a hand as well! I guess thats the director's trademark? haha.
And i thought it was rather unglam of the Japanese mafia to fight with what, parangs? Haha. They are like in suit, which makes them look smart. And then, they pull out those long knives. Like no class, cause knives and poles are used for street gangs. Not high class secret society. haha. Guns would definitely look more professional on them.
Ever since i was being forced to watch Saw 5 at my friend's house, i no longer freak out when watching such violent and probably, gory movies. Haha.
Anway, yeahh, everbody should watch The Shinjuku Incident :)
As usual, chatted with Jingwen online at work today. She was super bored and sleepy because Yiting took leave for soccer. And somehow, we chatted until S Factor, Singapore's reality tv show, which was greatly criticised as the girls were deemed as behaving in a degrading manner. And then she started asking me "Why S Factor?" And i told her "S" can stand for anything like "Sexy", and " Saucy".
And i started telling her my S factor is Smart, and my S factor on the field is Swift. haha. And then, we began thinking of S factors for our team, and we realised that JJ women's soccer is the S factor itself! haha. Because we are/have:
2) Swift
3) Speed
4) Strength
5) Stamina
6) Steadiness
7) Solid
8) Size
9) Standard
10) Spirit
11) Siaoness!
HAHAHA. i think we can win the FHM cover, and the other girls hands down. haha. only joking :D
movie date with szeying at town tml! yays finally able to see her!
Love,
turtle 9:53pm
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