hugo.

so you live in a train station? you are not alone.

go back to the 1930's, where magic is still alive. hugo is the story of a boy with the gift of curiosity. despite the loss of his father, the dire circumstances of his existence do nothing to impair his ability to see beauty in an ugly world. this movie is proof that sometimes, the answers are right.

we're just asking the wrong questions.

8 out of 10!

note: this is also one of sacha baron cohen's better appearances, in my opinion. much as i hated the dictator and borat, it's appearances like this and in sweeney todd that save his soul from total and eternal damnation, methinks.

black.

black follows the transformation of a blind, deaf and dumb child as she blossoms into a woman who's soul once knew nothing but darkness. thanks to her teacher, guide and guardian, she learns what strength means.

yes. bollywood. MINUS the singing and dancing.

while many have knocked it, i love the movie for it's honesty, so raw, it kind of chafes you in a way. then again, brutal honesty does that sometimes. while the storyline itself is poignant, what really sold the movie for me was the delivery. apart from the brilliant casting, the incredibly realistic portrayal of their individual characters can only be described as sheer genius. the message was not only conveyed, but put across in such a way that you are aware that the protagonist could very well have been you.

bear in mind, this is not a movie about the tragedy of birth defects, but rather the transcendence a human spirit is capable of. it is not a sad movie engineered to garner sympathy for people handicapped in anyway, nor a movie to create awareness of their "plight". more so, black serves as a reminder that there is is always hope, and that hope, however small, in whatever situation you are in, is worth holding on to.

9 out of 10.

the legend of 1900

tim roth has always been one of my favorite actors, but this is just too, too beautiful. the poetry of this cinematic adventure leaves me speechless and partially blind, due to the bawling i am still partaking in. not a sad movie by any standards, but touching and incredibly heartfelt. (get the tissues)

music lovers, there is an added incentive for you bunch as well. the music is all original art, save for "silent night", works by roger waters, amedeo tommasi and of course, ennio morricone.

by tommasi, i present to you my favorite track, magic waltz.

i know right. ladies and gents, 10 out of 10.

brave,

was awesome.

that is all.

she loved to watch the sun go down.

haven't been posting with pictures or videos because i have been too lazy to do so from the iPad.

on the playlist today:

bryan adams - please forgive me

bon jovi - always

ronan keating - when you say nothing at all

guns n roses - november rain

richard marx - hazard

sting and the police - every breath you take

aerosmith - i don't wanna miss a thing

toto - georgy porgy

booked tickets to BRAVE tomorrow. now hate the online booking system for shaw with a vengence. also, why are movie tickets in singapore so ridiculously expensive? seeing how the government wants to keep kids off cigarettes and alcohol, should they not be making other recreational activities cheaper? this only makes sense to me, apparently.

anyways. shame the boyfriend can't join us, but in general, can't wait!