CAUTIOUS & EROGENOUS LUST

LUST, CAUTION

Hot!!! The cinema was freezing but my temperature that afternoon was rising.

“Caution: Lust” I mean Lust, Caution is the title of the film from my fav auteur “the bold and stylish Mr. Ang Lee”.

Note the film is subtitled so be prepared to read throughout the movie.

This film is based on the short story by Eileen Chang published in 1950 but I am not familiar with it. Sad to say.

The film adaptation is about an espionage thriller set in 1942 Shanghai during the Japanese occupation. It shows a group of conniving nationalistic Chinese students planning to assassinate Mr. Yee a key collaborator with Japan by using a young woman as a lure. In my opinion the screenplay is a bit boring and sometimes soporific.

Hey, don’t fret coz Ang Lee knows how to titillate the slumbering audience. Wait patiently for at least 1 hour and 15 minutes. There you’ll know why the film is called Lust,Caution.Honestly, Ang Lee directed a ambivalent masterpiece. There’s something missing in the film. I both loved Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon & Brokeback Mountain entirely but Lust, Caution I think I just love the sex scenes.

According to MTRCB, the film is R-18 approved w/o cuts! Yeah, we are lucky to see the whole film coz in China & Malaysia I read that they cut the best scenes I have ever seen since Ligaya ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin & Shortbus.

How should I describe the nookie scenes? Intense, emotional, stylish and really erogenous!!! Thanks MTRCB for showing the whole film. I mean thanks a lot. He he he.

Honestly, I really don’t know why Ang Lee went too far in making this film. I was flabbergasted to ogle too much sex in a film. I can’t breathe honestly. Grabe ang mga kangakangan scenes! Hanep si Ang Lee hanep ka pare! Prepare a bottle of soda or water is my best advice.Actually I did something kasi di ko na kaya. 5 lang kami sa Robinsons Pioneer that afternoon ako lang sa DeLuxe yung apat sa taas. Nag-iinit ako kaya pinaglaruan ko si Junior! Ha ha ha! Better watch it alone if you’re a guy dating a girl you’re still courting. I mean stay away from temptations. This is a good film for married or live-in couples. Ang Lee is an awesome director. Oh my Ang Lee-bog mo pare! LOL!

Kudos to Tang Wei as Wang Chia Chi coz this is her debut film and she shines so effulgent. Of course, Tony Leung as Mr. Yee is really convincing.

Well, I think if you’re killing time you should watch this award-winning film.

I guarantee that you won’t regret. I bet that you’ll also thank Ang Lee for making this work of art.

Enjoy!

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SECRETS REVEALED ON THE 6TH WEEK OF SURVIVOR CHINA.

First, Todd told Amanda that there’s a hidden immunity idol in the camp

Back at Zhan Hu camp, James was already set to go home coz he knew that the troika of Jamie, Peih-gee & Erik would throw the challenge again. He didn’t know that the 3 felt so bad after losing back to back challenges. They wanted to win this time.

At the reward challenge that involves….

Fei Long won and the kidnapped James. Ha ha ha!

By the way, at the reward James took a shower naked infront of everybody while everyone was relaxing in the tub with soothing spa. They loved his butt. Sexy daw. Hanep. Nabading nga ang mga guys. Im sure naglalaway si Todd. Ha ha ha!

Later on Todd asked James as in nagmamakaawa na ibigay na sa kanya ang clues sa HII in exchange of saving his life in the game. Walang choice si James he trusted Todd naman. The next day Amanda & Todd tried to get the HII, di pala siya hidden. Naka-display lang kaya. So dapat ang tawag ay Unknown Displayed Immunity Idol. He he he.

Anyway, itong si Frosti napaka-childish talaga at nakialam sa plano ng dalawa. Ayun, nabuking ang Immnunity Idol tuloy. Pero mautak din si Todd kasi he told everyone that he gave the HII kay James para tanggalin si Jamie sa kabila kasi may plano si James na magpatalo sa next immunity challenge.

Good plan ba?

Anyway, at the IC. Food challenge!!!

Nakakatuwa kasi kasama ang balut sa mga pinakain including heart ng manok, fried eels, baby turtles at century old egg.

Sino nanalo? Zhan Hu!!!

Palpak plano nila Todd.

Kaya sa Tribal Council kahit pinaglalaban ni Courtney na tanggalin na talaga si Jean-Robert coz she really hates him. Malakas pa rin ang alliance ng other Fei Long members coz they voted Sherea instead 5-2 votes ang result. Frosti also voted for Sherea.

AWESOME CARNIVAL RIDE!!!!

ALBUM REVIEW

Finally, I have the album!!!
What can I say???
It’s still awesome!!! Trademark na ni Carrie ang Country/Pop.
I love her!
Here’s my say on the tracks

1. Flat on the Floor – Good opening song ng album!!! Country rock ang style! Parang “Sin Wagon” ng Dixie Chicks. I like this RATING:***
2. All American Girl- Cool Country Song with a strong message. Parang “Independence Day” ang style. RATING:*****
3. So Small – of course the 1st single at chart-topper din. This is the best track for me in the album. Di pa rin ako nagsasawa. RATING:*****
4. Just A Dream – This is a catchy sad ballad. It’s good to listen while you’re lying on a hammock.Iyak ako ng iyak sa song na ito!RATING:*****
5. Get Out of this Town- another fav of mine. Isa rin sa mga best tracks. Upbeat at saka may pagka-Rascal Flatts ang style. Very cool and hip!RATING:*****
6. Crazy Dreams- Another fav of mine. Awesome lyrics and great melody. County na Country talaga ito.RATING:*****
7. I know You Wont – Very strong track pero di ko siya masyadong fav. Nakakaiyak ang lyrics tapos powerful pa ang performance ni Carrie. Taas ng boses niya dito. Birit talaga. RATING:***
8. Last Name –This time parang Shania Twain ang style. This is a cute song that reminds me of “Before He Cheats”. I love this too.RATING:*****
9. You Wont Find This – Wow…remarkable song! I love this song instantly. Cool ang style nito parang Start With Goodbye.RATING:*****
10. I Told You So- another sad ballad. Common ang melody I thought rip off yata ito. Catchy pa rin kaso di ko nga lang fav.RATING:***
11. The More Boys I Meet – another fav of mine. Upbeat and catchy. I love it. The 2nd best track after So Small.RATING:*****
12. Twisted – Well, this is just a fine track. Sa una di mo pa type pero mag-ggrow din siya later. . RATING:****
13. Wheel of the World- the most soothing song in the album. The best ballad in the album and probably a future single. Di ako nagsasawa sa song na ito. Heavy rotation sa player ko. Love it love it love it!!! Dito nakuha ang title ng album niya na Carnival Ride. RATING:*****

Well, Some Hearts is still the best. Di kayang pantayan yun. Pop na pop kasi yun. Ganda talagaPublish Post lahat ng songs in that album. Sa Carnival Ride kasi contemporary country/pop na masyado. Pero awesome pa rin.
OVERALL RATING : 4.5 OUT OF 5*

SEEK OR GOOGLE

It is decent but I think it is quiet stupid.

Harry Potter is a Seeker in Hogwarts.
Will Stanton is also a Seeker in London. Yeah, they’re comparable but Harry Potter is more popular.

Anyway, I like this movie coz it’s really enjoyable. I don’t care if this was shunned by the US Critics. This is not intended for Oscars honestly. This is a magical/fantasy popcorn movie for kids and maybe for everybody I guess. Too bad it flopped in the box office.


Honestly, I didn’t know that there is a book. Ha ha ha. Really? Well, I think I must find the book series coz I became enthusiastic to know what happens next.

Amelia Warner is one reason why I also watched this. She is in the Hollywood remake of a Filipino film called “Sigaw”. This time it’s The Echo! I am so proud and excited about this film directed by our very own Yam Laranas. Yeah the film was finished already. According to Yam’s blog nasa post-pro na sila. Amelia plays the role of Angel Locsin.
Iza Calzado is also in the film. Back to Amelia, yeah she is attractive. She is a dead ringer for Selma Blair. At first I thought she played a major role here in The Seeker but I was dismayed coz she was visible only for 10 minutes.

Technically, The Seeker didn’t disappoint the fans. Great visual effects and immense sound! The musical score is just ok but not that memorable. I just didn’t like the fight scenes. They were stupid and poorly executed. By the way, in the movie Will has guardians called the “Old Ones”. It is funny coz they were useless in Will’s search for the six signs. They didn’t do that much and I was confused about them about their roles. Hmmm… are they planning for a sequel?

If Harry Potter has Hermione to get some clues about enigma stuff well Will is more hi-tech and virtually smart. May Google siya. Ha ha ha!!! He googled the clues! I was laughing so hard. I love the idea you know even if they insulted the book according to the readers.

Ok, just don’t expect too much. This movie is still respectable. I enjoyed it coz the story is interesting for me. I wasn’t bored and the Seeker is really handsome. Alexander Ludwig is really cute. He is a promising actor for me.

So seek the signs now or you can play Quidditch and be a Seeker.
It’s your choice. Google the film by the way.


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THE BIG SWITCH ON THE 5TH WEEK OF SURVIVOR CHINA

UNFAIR SWITCH!!!

HU HU HU!
one of my bets was booted out!!!

Bye Bye Aaron


im glad kasi safe pa rin si Frosti


During the Immunity Challenge: Plunge, Pull, Pop
The new tribes convene for the Immunity Challenge, where Jeff Probst explains the rules. Two members of each tribe will swim out to a platform. Alternating turns, those two will dive into the water where they will find a cage with twelve Chinese zodiac disks attached to the cage. They must release those disks by removing as many bamboo sticks as possible before resurfacing. After stacking all twelve disks in the tribe boat, they must swim back to shore, pulling the boat and the disks with them. Once back to shore, the three remaining tribemates must complete a puzzle by matching each disk to its corresponding spot on the board, locking them into place. First tribe to correctly arrange all twelve disks wins Immunity.

I dont know but I love what Jamie did.
Ha ha ha!!! I love her.
Throwing the immunity challenge. Ha ha ha!!!
Good for them!

Anyway, I enjoyed watching the new love team.
Jamie & Erik

EXCELLENT EVENING

Last week I watched Claire Danes as a beautiful star who fell from the sky.
Yesterday, stars were named after her in a film I deeply loved called “EVENING”.
Indeed, Ms. Claire Danes is a sparkling star!

I’ve seen most of Claire Danes’ film even the controversial Brokedown Palace. Did you watch it? It was filmed here in the Philippines you know. I don’t know if you’re also familiar with her other films like Stage Beauty. She’s terrific in that too.

Anyway, if she’s enchanting in “Stardust” well she’s marvelous in “Evening”. This is a good project for her coz she really shines. I must say that this cast is a great ensemble.
Imagine Meryl Streep, Vanessa Redgrave, Toni Collette, Hugh Dancy and Glenn Close in one film? Awesome! The other reason why I also watched this is because of the sumptuous masculinity of Patrick Wilson. Who is he? Well he was in The Phantom of the Opera as Raoul and last year he showed us his “whole scorching package” I mean beefcakes from him you know in the award-winning film “Little Children” with Kate Winslet. Please try to rent or buy the DVD so that when you watch “Evening” you’ll know why I am blandishing him.
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The story of Evening is about love, friendship, marriage, parenthood and identity crisis.
Actually, the first 20 minutes is dragging. However, there is a reason why the screenplay is loquacious and slow. The film lets the audience be totally emotionally involved with the characters. They got me honestly. Buddy punched my heart precisely. Watch out for him.
You will love his character. Buddy na naman? Iyak na naman ako pag naririnig ko ang word na yan. Hu hu hu….

Warning: this is not your typical family drama film or romantic/dramedy flick. This is a different art film. Almost lachrymose to me but maybe not for everbody. Let me say if you hate palavers then skip this one.Actually, the film is a beautiful painting. I love the shots from start to finish.Watch out for the “Arrival of Ann”, “Stolen Kiss Under The Stars”, Hideaway Romance of Harris & Ann,Evening Saunter, The Plunge, Sunrise Kiss at the Forest,Butterfly & Ann, The Last Bed Scene of Ann and the final scene “The Crying Sea Waves in the Evening”. Actually, I named the painting all by myself. He he . I really love the director’s touch! Of course with the help of the cinematographer. Bravo!!!


Please spare some time for this film.
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SPARKLING-SPECTACULAR-SURPRISING!

STARDUST




Whew! I didn’t expect this film to be astonishing!

I haven’t read the novel yet but I am planning to buy it someday now that that I’ve seen the film. Wow!!! Amazing!!!

I love the screenplay. It’s nifty and sidesplitting.
You know what some of the lines from the “comely falling star” Yvaine played by Claire Danes are really poetic & hypnotic if you let it enter into your ears. Some quotes will tickle the soporific part of your innocence. It’s simply exhilarating. Ms. Danes is a good actress but her role in Stardust is not her golden ticket for Oscars. I hope she will surprise us someday.


Just wait when you reached the part of the flying vessel with the pirates. I was cackling so hard. That idea of the writers is simply superb. Robert de Niro really saved the day. He is awesome! I didn’t expect him to be so amusing. You will love his character as Captain Shakespeare. I enjoyed the part in which he is “doing his thing” to a famous Moulin Rouge music. The audience has a good guffaw there.

Newcomer Charlie Coz who plays Tristan is a good catch. He is a promising British actor. He is quiet good but he’s not that hot for me. If you’ll look closely and stare his eyes, you will see a reflection of a famous British actor too. Well, I think I see Ewan McGregor’s personality in him.


Kudos to Michelle Pfeiffer as the wicked witch Lamia. After hating her in Hairspray for being a racist, this time you will loathe her more. She is perfect but not enough to cajole “thumbs-up choice” for an acting nod. She is just fit to play the role here. Whew! Her make-up can scare kids honestly. I thought I saw Linda Blair’s possessed face in The Exorcist. Oh yeah, I will bet for Best in Make Up.


I love the cinematography. The locations are stunning. It’s like watching Lord of the Rings because of the spectacular views but they didn’t shoot the film in New Zealand. This time they went to Scotland and Iceland. Cool huh?


You can hear nice music too in the film. It’s mellifluous. I am hooked right now to the love theme performed and written by Take That. The song is “Rule The World”.
According to the song….
….You light the skies, up above me
A star, so bright, you blind me, yeah
Don’t close your eyes
Don’t fade away, don’t fade away…
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me girl
We can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side
We can rule the world…
I find the lyrics so perfect for the film.

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Anyway, if you crave for a kilig-love story then don’t miss this.
If you love comedy the n dig this too.
If you dream the magical universe then you should explore the breathtaking adventures in Stardust.



Highly Recommended!

FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH WEEK OF SURVIVOR CHINA

Wow! May away na naman sa Zhan Hu. May kaaway na naman si Dave at si Sherea pa!
He he he!


THE REWARD CHALLENGE. The Tribes assemble under the night sky on the grounds of Tribal Council, where Jeff Probst explains the rules to the challenge. Two tribe members at a time must work together using giant chopsticks to carry flaming balls across a course. Once across, they must drop the fireball into a wok, igniting a fireworks display. Then, the next two will go for a total of three rounds. Each round, the chopsticks get longer and more difficult to handle. The first tribe to get all three fireballs into the woks wins Reward. The Reward is a visit from a fisherman and his family, who will give the tribe a lesson in traditional Chinese fishing. The fisherman will also bring spices and vegetables to prepare a meal for the tribe. In addition, the winning tribe will kidnap one person from the losing tribe until the next Immunity Challenge.

Jean-Robert surprised his tribe by revealing that he spoke Mandarin, which he learned as a child while spending a few years in Taiwan and served as a translator between the fisherman's family and the other contestants. Dave was kidnapped by Fei Long and chose to give the Hidden Immunity Idol clue to Todd after Todd agreed to return the favor should he be kidnapped.



Immunity Challenge: Warrior’s Duel
The Survivors assemble for the Immunity Challenge, where Jeff Probst explains that they will be dressed in traditional Chinese armor while squaring off in a gladiator arena. Each tribe has a number of porcelain vases. Facing off two-against-two, the castaways must hurl meteor hammers in an attempt to break the other tribe’s vases. The tribe that breaks the most vases in three rounds wins Immunity and is safe from Tribal Council.
Panalo uli ang Fei LONG!



After returning to Zhan Hu camp, Dave noticed that his tribe's outlook toward him had changed and tried to persuade his tribemates that his attitude had changed. Sherea overheard Erik, Frosti, Jaime, and Peih-Gee discussing her lack of work and realized that she was in chopping block. Eventually, the four other members of Zhan Hu decided that Dave's officious attitude was too much, and he was voted out 5-1.

Bye Bye Bye Bartender Dave!!!

THE HILLS HAVE EYES VS 28 WEEKS LATER

In the first film I was really exhausted and scared.
It was one of the most gruesome and bloody films I’ve ever seen.
I like the original coz it was really good.

Then they made a sequel.

What can I say? It’s still scary but not that much.
It’s still bloody and gory but less.
The antagonists are still vexatious.
Makes you want to butcher their heads into ten pieces!
Shot their fuckin body a hundred bullets you know!


I was just amazed coz the lead star is a perfect dead ringer for Amber Brkich, the winner of Survivor All Stars and Wife of Rob Mariano. They placed 2nd in TAR7.


I think the producers intended to name the lead actress as Amber too coz of the 90% resemblance. I was really asking myself when I was watching if this actress is really Amber. I was punchy. When the movie ended I really read the end credits and I wasn’t that surprised not see the name of Amber Brkich. He he he…

Jessica Stroup is her name. She is really beautiful. I can’t wait to see her star in another movie. I think she is promising. She is sexy too.



Am I recommending this?
If you have nothing to do you may rent the video.
Well, the Halloween is coming. This movie is perfect for a “barkada spooky night”!

28 weeks later


In “28 days later” the first movie, oh man it was really scary! I think I had nightmares for nights after watching it.

Then “after 28 weeks later”, oh man it was still scary! I really had nightmares for weeks after watching it.

Just kidding of course I didn’t have nightmares. I am not a scared y-cat.

In the sequel, I must say that the bloody scenes are more intense.
It’s not that scary anymore coz the next scenes are becoming more predictable.

Parang nanawa ka na sa mga “zombies”. You know that there are still hungry zombies running around & wanting to eat a live human flesh. When you think about it? Yeah it still spooky!


The actors are remarkable by the way.
Their agony of trying to stay alive is really distressing.
Great acting.


Am I recommending this too?
Definitely! If you like the first one then don’t miss this.
This movie is really perfect for the Halloween!

So which movie is better???

I think I am recommending both if you have nothing to do.
Being a well-made film? It’s 28 Weeks Later!

BLOODY 3RD WEEK IN CHINA!!!

Ok Not so bloody but too physical!

It’s brawn this time!

James once again proved to everyone that he is the strongest castaway in the game.
Always the last man standing!
He was enigmatic these past 2 episodes but this week he finally revealed his true color.
He is black. I mean he has dark conniving plans. I don’t like him anymore.
I thought he is likable.



When Fei Long lost at the Reward Challenge, it was a physical game that involves wrestling. After 3 consecutive wins, they finally bowed out to Zhan Hu. The ZH girls really fought hard to win the comfort pillows, blanket and tarp. Amazing win!




Leslie was kidnapped and she gave the clues to the HII to Jamie as her way of gratitude.

Back at FL camp when Jean Robert & James were taking a bath at the lake, Courtney & Todd heard their confabulation coz they were talking so loud. The latter 2 who were collecting husks took the time & eavesdrop everything. Courtney was shocked about what she heard. She was really on the chopping block. She was worried but took it in a funny way.

During the immunity challenge, I have no idea why on earth they let the weak Courtney to start the game in FL. It was really funny and pathetic how she tried to chop the bamboo locks. ZH really zoomed their way by finishing the task so quickly The ZH tribe already started the puzzle but Courtney was still struggling. With the help of Jean-Robert’s motivation she finished it but she was exhausted. Amanda, Aaron & James finished the task in a heartbeat but the ZH tribe had finished the game and they won their 1st immunity challenge.
FL tribe was going to send home one member from their tribe.

Who was booted out?


Not Courtney! Shocking right?
Our dear sister Leslie was sent home coz of her cynical trust. Aaron thought that she wasn’t a loyal member when she expressed her Christian feelings to Zhan Hu. She told everybody that there were 3 Christians at the other tribe that’s why everybody was worried if the merge comes she might switch alliance. Since she was also weak, she received 6 votes and her fire was snuffed out.

A RUN TO REMEMBER IN DECEMBER

This is an independent coming-of-age film. I didn’t know why my brother from Hogwarts “Harry Potter” aka Daniel Radcliffe accepted this. I didn’t like the screenplay of December Boys but I didn’t hate it at all. It’s not common for me but there’s zilch to brag. I was enduring not to have forty-winks while watching this adaptation by Rod Hardy.

There were only 10 of us in Megamall that afternoon. I watched it on the 1st day and 2nd screening .I didn’t hear any chortles from the other 9.
I didn’t hear any sobs too. Duh… I was really anticipating to shed tears . I even prepared my hanky
I thought I heard some snoring. He he he.
I bet that guy was bored.

I wasn’t bored actually coz I was amazed with the attractive and gorgeous cinematography of the film. The scenes are exhilarating in Kangaroo Island and Adelaide, Australia. The aerial shots are amazing. So beautiful and haunting! I love the carved rocks and the sunset scenes. It’s like a magical hideaway when you are there..

Anyway, the performances are believable. Despite the palpable huge star billing of Daniel Radcliffe at the top of the cast list, this film is really about a young boy named Misty played by Lee Cormie. Daniel as Maps is only a supporting actor in the story. Let’s face it do you think people will queue into the theatres and watch this movie “December Boys” starring Lee Cormie?
Who the fuck is he?






Girls! Expect some skin from Daniel. He will tickle your fantasy but he didn’t do The Full Monty and Equus. “Maps” is a wild young man and so is Radcliffe!




The dialogue in this film is in a strong Australian accent. That’s why Radcliffe is not-so- Harry Potter here with his Aussie tongue. I heard he had to practice the accent 6 months prior to filming. Honestly, I hardly understood their confabulations.
I gotta buy the DVD soon and scrutinize the subtitles.

By the way, I love the songs they used as background music. Cool!

Even though I wasn’t that pleased with the story, I enjoyed the camaraderie of the four orphans named Maps, Spark, Spits and Misty.
“All for One! One for All!
DECEMBER BOYS!!!! “


If you’re an enormous Harry Potter fan please don’t expect magic.
Maybe this film will make you soporific.
I was expecting this to be more dramatic.
Instead I learned that Radcliffe is only the magic trick.
To titillate all the teen-girls and make them “kilig”.


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