When I wake up, one of my favorite things to do is open the blinds that completely block out the light and watch the breeze gently caress the trees outside my window, fully embracing the new day’s light. I also have a little ritual: each time I gaze outside, I search for a squirrel. I used to spot one or two quite easily, as if they were waiting for me to discover them.
Bleak and brutal as hell. I truly appreciate the simplicity of the concept, which also delivers a complex and nuanced story focusing on life, survival, and human perspectives on living and dying. The Long Walk is the kind of movie that allows us, the viewers, to think and feel alongside the characters. It never lets us look away from the harsh realities they face, both physical and mental challenges we could never have imagined until forced to confront them in the film.
The Rock truly can act. It's been forever since I last saw The Rock take on even a remotely dramatic role, and his performance is exceptional. However, I feel the film is too artistic and distant for the story it presents. Rather than immersing us in the characters, the film maintains a distance, preventing a prolonged engagement with the raw and emotional aspects of these individuals. The cinematographic choices and the editing were occasionally strange but brilliant at other times, which makes the pacing a bit jarring and clunky.
💪🏻 First time trying pull-overs on a BOSU ball. The back stretch was so intense that I left the gym with a straight back and perfect posture! Let’s see how long it takes before sitting at my desk pulls me back into a hunched-over posture again. 😂
Please do not attempt this if you haven’t trained your back and spine before. 😅
The story is bad. Nothing makes sense. And yet, it’s the kind of film, that if you’re interested, I encourage watching in theaters. The experience is incredibly cool with outstanding music and visuals. I absolutely love how they utilize the deep bass; feeling the vibrations resonating through my skull was truly a blessing. I haven’t had such an immersive music experience in theaters for quite some time. The visuals are also impressive.
It’s raining hard right now. The rainy season is always tough for me. I often have sleepless nights because of the sound of the rain. It’s difficult to relax and fall into a deep sleep when the rain forcefully crashes against the roof. However, I often have many sleepless nights even when it isn’t raining. Instead of the sound of rain, it’s the noise of my restless mind screaming what I should be thinking, rather than allowing me to shut it off and fall asleep.
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Austin Butler is hot, alright, and if that doesn't seal the deal for you, hear me out: he's playing, and talking to a cat throughout the film. Honestly, who cares about the plot after discovering this perfect duo? LMAO In all seriousness, though, I didn't like the direction this movie took. It struggles to decide between being dark and comedic, rather than effectively blending crime comedy with a gritty edge. The attempt to anchor the narrative with a tragic backstory for comedic punchlines and a redemption arc, while also letting Matt Smith dressed and behaving like kid cartoon characters in the same film, just didn't match well with me.
Someone should have told me that A Useful Ghost isn’t really about romance but rather about Thai society and politics. When I watched the trailer, I expected some peculiar romance. After a two-hour gym session, I hoped it would lift my spirits and warm my heart after a day filled with fitness training. I was so mistaken. LOL This movie demands mental energy and critical thinking to grasp its storytelling.
We now, unfortunately, live in a world that promotes fast and raw information instead of purposeful and polished wisdom. We continue to feed the flow of algorithm-driven information (using the term “communication” feels too generous these days), without reflecting on what messages we truly want to communicate. I fear we are racing toward a finish line that might actually be a cliff, allowing our minds to age faster than necessary, while never deliberately strengthening our ability to think things through and transform knowledge into wisdom.
We now, unfortunately, live in a world that promotes fast and raw information instead of purposeful and polished wisdom. We continue to feed the flow of algorithm-driven information (using the term “communication” feels too generous these days), without reflecting on what messages we truly want to communicate. I fear we are racing toward a finish line that might actually be a cliff, allowing our minds to age faster than necessary, while never deliberately strengthening our ability to think things through and transform knowledge into wisdom.
Between someone perfect on paper who never quite makes you feel truly at ease, and a mess of a person who always feels like home, the film asks: Who and how do you choose? The Materialists invites us to reflect on how we seek and perceive love and life partners. It also challenges us to examine whether our desires align with our values, and if our actions will ultimately lead to a fulfilling life.
This movie is surprisingly better than I expected. Initially, I just hoped to see Jackie Chan's fighting scenes, those awesome and creative sequences he’s known for. And of course, the fight scenes and action choreography are as impressive as always in a Jackie Chan film. Moreover, all these characters are so cool and badass, which makes the film even more enjoyable. It's criminal how cool they are, even more so than their actual crimes in the story!
I was captivated by the visual style and animation of Infinity Castle. The concept of the Infinity Castle itself feels immense and awe-inspiring, with every frame packed with detail and creativity. The action scenes are flashy, fluid, and incredibly dynamic, making every battle a thrilling spectacle. Characters come to life vividly through their emotions and movements. All of this truly showcases how far the animation industry has come. Complementing the visuals is a fantastic sound design and musical score that heighten the emotional weight of each scene.
Watched on Thursday November 5, 2020.
I really don't understand why this movie marketed itself as a horror thriller with intriguing mysteries when it's clearly a horror comedy. Even the horror elements are mostly from the gore and forced jump scares. I went in expecting thriller components with a dreadful atmosphere and a script that would make me second-guess, filled with suspense and nuanced developments as the movie progressed. And it was somewhat like that…for like 15 minutes.
My pocket-sized notebook isn’t like a traditional diary or a paragraph-heavy journal, nor a typical bullet journal or planner. Instead, it builds on those concepts but with a unique purpose: to view one’s life from a bird’s-eye perspective, and review it with a broader outlook. I call this my “Life at a Glance System.” Why Other Methods Didn’t Work for Me as a Life Reflection Tool I started my journaling practice with the Bullet Journal Method because it aligned with my goal of living intentionally and recording life as it unfolds.
My pocket-sized notebook isn’t like a traditional diary or a paragraph-heavy journal, nor a typical bullet journal or planner. Instead, it builds on those concepts but with a unique purpose: to view one’s life from a bird’s-eye perspective, and review it with a broader outlook. I call this my “Life at a Glance System.” Why Other Methods Didn’t Work for Me as a Life Reflection Tool I started my journaling practice with the Bullet Journal Method because it aligned with my goal of living intentionally and recording life as it unfolds.
The Naked Gun surprised me in both good and disappointing ways. The cinematography are surprisingly great in this movie. And I especially loved how committed the cast was to the humor, especially Liam Neeson. It's impressive to see seasoned actors act silly and fully embrace the absurdity of it all like this. I can only imagine how much fun the behind-the-scenes atmosphere must have been for the cast and crew.
The Naked Gun surprised me in both good and disappointing ways. The cinematography are surprisingly great in this movie. And I especially loved how committed the cast was to the humor, especially Liam Neeson. It's impressive to see seasoned actors act silly and fully embrace the absurdity of it all like this. I can only imagine how much fun the behind-the-scenes atmosphere must have been for the cast and crew.