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Comment on Baz Luhrmann’s Gatsby is gaudy and sublime. by amypond

amypond — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:42:54 +0000

I was nervous about Gatsby – most reviews were negative. But no, I trust Baz to throw the best parties ever, and I’ve been waiting so long for this. I’m so happy that you recommend, can’t wait to see it.

Yes, a lot of people have been complaining about the soundtrack, because it was too “gimmicky.” I disagree. Executive producer Jay-Z, I think, at least understands how it felt like to be Gatsby – in his song for the soundtrack, he raps about his humble beginnings and how he and Beyonce are now “the new Kennedy.” (Also, Lana Del Rey, one of the artists in the soundtrack, had a music video where she was Jackie O and married to an African-American gangster Kennedy.)

Never appreciated Leo until Gangs of New York (I was in high school when Titanic happened and I didn’t get why everyone loved him). Now I want him to win all awards.

Comment on Star Trek: The Wrath of Spoilers by jessicazafra

jessicazafra — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:23 +0000

Enthusiasm is welcome, just don’t make this speech at the cinema while watching the movie.

Comment on Gatsby is a fool, and great. by jules

jules — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:05:03 +0000

I dusted my old copy of TGG some weeks and planned to read it for the third time… And here we can find the great GRR Martin’s review of the movie.. http://grrm.livejournal.com/324330.html

Comment on Star Trek: The Wrath of Spoilers by stellalehua

stellalehua — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:18 +0000

Silly me, typing while dumb. Of course it’s an Audi commercial, hahahaa.

But the people who should be losing out on that bet are the folks at Mercedes, though. That was a sweet vintage ride that Nimoy’s got there.

Now I shall sit on my hands and wait until I get to watch it in Manila…

(Jessica, will you also be reviewing the Gatsby movie too? I read that the folks at Cannes were scratching their heads over it.)

Comment on Star Trek: The Wrath of Spoilers by danielle

danielle — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:41 +0000

I am more of a Star Wars fan than Star Trek, but the 2009 film made me a fan of the reboot and I have been waiting for this movie for 4 years! So yeah, a fan of new Star Trek and Sherlock, what’s not to love about it? So I’ve watched the movie on the 15th in 2D and yesterday on Imax. I can feel the vibrations every time the batch speaks and oh my, what a performance! Critics are divided about the film, but one thing they are unanimous about is the magnificent performance of Benedict Cumberbatch. Of course I am biased, being a shameless Cumberbabe and all but I have been reading most of the reviews around the globe, per every country it opens ( yup no social life! ) and every superlative adjectives had been thrown in his direction including a possible Oscar nod (which I doubt knowing how the Oscars regard these “popcorn movies”).
To each his own I suppose because the comment above is the first time I read of a bad review about said performance. That’s cool, no argument here; but generalizing that lots of Brits didn’t like the Batch’s villainous turn is a leap if your source is a single Brit or two unless an official survey has been made? From what I know, BC is one of the most loved star in the UK especially right now (the UK reviews has been nothing but mad love for the guy)– not just by his fans but his peers in the industry. All his cast mates have done nothing but gush (not an exaggeration) about him- esp Zach Quinto (love love the audi commercial!! ) and Chris Pine (loveliest shade of blue eyes I’ve seen but totally outperformed by BC and ZQ). JJ Abrams and his writers called him a genius, in fact he said everybody in the cast stood a little taller when he’s around. If he is “hammy” then he’s first class hamon is what I’m saying. But then again it may just be me, blind spot and all.
I love the film, I love the cast ( Alice Eve I’m not sure) I love JJ Abrams ( Star Wars yay!! ) but I’m not blind to how convoluted the plot is, the timeline. I must admit the storyline went over my head the first viewing; I was busy ogling the guy with the tight black shirt and leather pants being all nasty and hot and stuff. But the second time I understand what the other half of the critics were saying. And since I am really ignorant of the ST canon, BC’s character being spoiled (accidentally!) for me before viewing did not make so much impact.
Plot be damned, I enjoyed the ride! I’m watching again tomorrow, in 3D!
PS sorry for making too much of a case about the batch, you know how I am about him Ms Jessica. Yup, should write my own blog if I’m to post a super long comment. Didn’t mean to offend anyone, just making a point. I know I said Cumberbabe, but Cumberbitch is sometimes more appropriate, heheh. Long live and may the force be with you! (I’m still laughing at the “kia commercial”)

Comment on Star Trek: The Wrath of Spoilers by swanoepel

swanoepel — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:16:24 +0000

“Si Scotty ay Madam Elma (ng See True) lang ang peg duh as if!!!”

I stand corrected pala si Bones pala sinasabi ko Not Scotty yung bomobohay ng banggay.

FYI nakasabay na kitang manood ng sine “Little Miss Sunshine” sa Greenbelt nasa harap ka namin may kasama kang jubis na naka glass gusto ko ngang mag ask papiktyur kaya lang na shy ako at baka i Barbara Streisand mo ako eh you look Rita Gomez pa naman that time.

Comment on Star Trek: The Wrath of Spoilers by jessicazafra

jessicazafra — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:22:19 +0000

Sana kasama ka ng kaibigan namin na nag-walkout sa pelikula dahil may dalawang fanboys na ang iingay. Bawa’t sabihin ng crew, tumatawa sila para ipahiwatig na gets nila ang lahat ng sinasabi. At sumigaw pa ng “It’s Khan!!!” Kahit lumipat ng upuan ang kaibigan namin, naririnig pa rin sila. Hindi na siya makatiis kaya nilapitan ang dalawa ang nagsabing, “Could you please contain yourselves!” tapos na siya dahil sira na ang mood niya.

Dapat sinabi niya: “Aminin niyo na na nagmamahalan kayo at kiss na, para makapanood na kami nang tahimik!”

Comment on Star Trek: The Wrath of Spoilers by swanoepel

swanoepel — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:41:21 +0000

exciting at fun siya panoorin pero walang AHA moment!!!

Overall di ko siya bet di ako maka connect at yung Jestoni Alarcon moment ni Capt. Kirk ay di kapani paniwala. Si Scotty ay Madam Elma (ng See True) lang ang peg duh as if!!!

Dyosko at yung salamin with matching hand sign ay nasuya ako sa pagka KESO wala akong naramdaman at yung fight scene ni Spock di ko ma feel pekeng pekeng ang dating paminta level .

5/10 Rate ko

Comment on Star Trek: The Wrath of Spoilers by jessicazafra

jessicazafra — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:25:29 +0000

We don’t think the Audi people would like that haha.

Comment on The most romantic couple in Westeros is… by jessicazafra

jessicazafra — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:23:38 +0000

“Silvio Forel”—Confusing Game of Thrones with The Sopranos! Which was their initial hook, actually.

Could Syrio Forel be alive as…Jaqen H’ghar?? They’re Braavosi, no? A man has many faces, or none.

Speaking of HBO series, we’ve not really taken to Tommy Carcetti as Lord Baelish/Littlefinger. He’s a one-note schemer. Varys the eunuch we like, especially when he opens that box haha.

P.S. Ice and Fire could be referring to Jon’s parents.

Comment on Star Trek: The Wrath of Spoilers by stellalehua

stellalehua — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:38:03 +0000

I love that Kia commercial! Hearing Nimoy sing “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins” makes me giggle every single time.

I still cannot get over the Khan spoilers, though. That shouldn’t stop me from watching this as soon as I return to Manila.

Comment on Star Trek: The Wrath of Spoilers by jessicazafra

jessicazafra — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:34:42 +0000

Understated pa yon. Khan IS pure jamon. It’s a tradition. Ricardo Montalban!