Facebook me!

Have u catch the social network?
No?
CATCH IT NOW!
Yes?
Catch it again!!

What an incredible movie! Yes, it's all about Facebook. Boring? Nope, never a dull moment in this movie. The scenes between the intense legal disputes and behind-the-scenes making of the website was intriguing. Alongside the smart script and funny dialogues in between, it was really entertaining to watch. And with the drama about relationships, friendships and partnerships, that's when you feel much for the characters in the movie (and in real life). You can't help but to feel sad for co-founder Eduardo Saverin, and maybe even more sadder for high-IQ-low-EQ Mark Zuckerberg; and disgusted with "villain" Sean Parker (played by Justin Timberlake).

From start right up til the end of the movie, it's based on facts. From what kind of beer Mark drank in his Harvard dorm room to the break-up rant on his blog, apparently it's all true. They have close sources, they say. (Tsk tsk, it's none other than the Hollywood actress herself, Natalie Portman, as one of their source. She studied at Harvard from 1999-2003 and dated a member of the famous Porcellian Club. She heard about the movie in its very initial stage and so she called up Aaron for a dinner to tell him some stories. And that's how Aaron Sorkin got his facts.)

"It's not my job to help his image. I'm not his press rep or his rabbi. But in the end, I didn't feel like I was damaging him. I felt like I was painting of him, as opposed to taking picture of him." Aaron Sorkin, the writer of the movie, mentioned and thus prove that the movie depicts Mark Zuckerberg in true light.

Anyway, great acting by Jesse Eisenberg (pictured right). There's an Oscar buzz for his great performance as Facebook co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg. You'd probably recognize him from Zombieland. (Don't confuse him with Michael Cera from the comedy Arrested Development or movie, Juno). And that's Andrew Garfield (left) as Eduardo Saverin, the other co-founder of Facebook. And in case you didn't know, Andrew is the next Spiderman! (I find the actor cute when he doesn't smile. HAHA, just saying! :P)

I just love, love the movie. It's not your typical Hollywood movie with happy endings. This is it, the real thing! I'm not saying all factual-based movies are great while other genres suck! Some fictional movies like Inception are exceptionally GOOD. The writing takes a lot of imagination and creativity. (I love Inception. The smartest movie ever!) Anyway, The Social Network is a must-watch movie!

Next movie to watch: Due Date!!

Dancing with the Stars

Mark Ballas VS Val Chmerkovskiy in "Toxic Duel" (Men, who not only play the instruments well, but also dance well?! Now I believe in Heaven! hehe just kidding!)



This clip is from the show "Dancing with the Stars". This show is a HUGE hit in US! Basically, the show is about a dance competition between stars. The stars will be pair up with another professional dancer and they will learn how to dance from these pros. Stars (more like have-been stars) like Mel B (from Spice Girls), Nicole (from Pussycat Dolls), Michael Bolton (singer) and many more have been in this competition. And every week one couple will get eliminated. Who determines it? Judges + public votes. =) And now I'm getting hooked to the show! I know Singapore does not air it so... hehe :) Anyway this clip is a treat for audience I guess? Val Chmerkovskiy is not one of the professional dancer in DWTS but his brother, Maksim, is! And his brother is equally good. Mark Ballas is currently partnered with Bristol Palin (yes, Sarah Palin's daughter) and they are still in the competition.

This following clip is Maksim with his partner Brandy for this season of DWTS.


I love Maksim in last season cos him and his partner, Erin, are so cute together. They totally have chemistry. Him with Brandy, nah! It looks like the chemistry is forced upon. Anyway, that's what I think.

Him with Erin Andrews.


Yes, I've got nothing better to do but to blog about competition shows. Blahs! I know I've not been blogging much about what's happening in my life. Ok , more like nothing. It's cos my life is pretty much messed up right now. I'm clueless as to where I'm headed. I don't really have a backup plan. People around me are asking me whether am I alright and my reply will be, I'm fine. But truth to be told, I don't know either. I'm sorry. Well,  tomorrow will always be a better day they say right? =) Til then, I'm going to blog about movies and dramas! ;)

Giving up the gun

Your sword’s grown old and rusty
Burnt beneath the rising sun
It’s locked up like a trophy
Forgetting all the things it’s done

And though it’s been a long time
You’re right back where you started from
I see it in your eyes
That now you’re giving up the gun

When I was 17
I had wrists like steel
And I felt complete

And now my body fades
Behind a brass charade
And I’m obsolete

But if the chance remained
To see those better days
I’d cut the cannons down

My ears are blown to bits
From all the rifle hits
But I still crave that sound

I heard you play guitar
Down at a seedy bar
Where skinheads used to fight

Your Tokugawa smile
And your garbage style
Used to save the night

You felt the coming wave
Told me we’d all be brave
You said you wouldn’t flinch

But in the years that passed
Since I saw you last
You haven’t moved an inch

I see you shine in your way
Go on, go on, go on

I'm still here

About 1 year and a half after the controversial interview with David Letterman , Joaquin (Waa-Keen) Phoenix is back to clear up the air. Yes, it's just a hoax in part of the new mockumentary movie with director, Casey Affleck (acted in Ocean's trilogy, remember him?). Yahooooo! I knew it! He's just way too talented to be a rapper. Some people think it's a stupid move for this movie, but I think it's a risk taking and brave move, which I salute! =) The movie is called, "I'm still here".

Here's the recent interview with David Letterman.


Here's the bizarre interview in 2009 with David Letterman


Here's the trailer, "I'm still here".


Joaquin Phoenix, welcome back! Hope you'd do many more good movies, the world needs you now! We have enough of teen-vampire movies! :) Anyway, he's way more handsome than Robert Pattinson, just my humble opinion. Sorry rpattz fans! Having a major crush on Joaquin! He looks like the older version of Ed Westwick (Chuck from Gossip Girl) though. Both are totally cute anyway!

Meditations in an Emergency

"Now I am quietly waiting for
the catastrophe of my personality
to seem beautiful again,
and interesting, and modern.
The country is grey and
brown and white in trees,
snows and skies of laughter
always diminishing, less funny
not just darker, not just grey.
It may be the coldest day of
the year, what does he think of
that? I mean, what do I? And if I do,
perhaps I am myself again."