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Review: The Thing (2011)

It has been a while since Nur and I went out for a movie date due to our busy schedules. Thus, I have to thank OMY.sg and UIP Singapore for giving us the opportunity to catch the preview of an 80′s movie remake – The Thing.

It was the first time we caught a movie at The Grand Cathay and I must say that I was impressed. It really befits for a movie preview screening with at least 300 people watching it.

So what was the movie we were watching? Well, in the spirit of remakes of 80′s movies (the last being Smurfs), we finally revisited a classic 80′s horror movie John Carpenter’s The Thing.

It is exactly like the 1982 movie starring Kurt Russel except for a few minor changes in the storyline (American to Norwegian Research Centre) and a major upgrade in special effects as to be frank,the original movie was a little bit B Grade Sci-fi gore movie. But I guess, it has finally got what it deserves with the upgraded version similar with other movies like Tron.

The Thing 2011 stars Mary Winstead as Kate Llyod, a graduate student in paleontology assigned to identify the remains of an alien that has crashed into the Antarctica ice thousands of years ago. Unknowingly, the alien was very much alive and has the uncanny ability to replicate and look exactly like a normal human being.The story delves into a psychodrama thriller as everyone suspects each other as the Alien.

I have to admit that it is a fast paced filled with action. You are not given time to breathe as you are immediately delved into the thick plot. The director maintains the drama as we are led to suspect everyone and left guessing who is the alien. Certainly, one filled with scares and lots of brilliant CGI effects to leave you watching it through your fingers. I know i did.

So if you are looking for an outing of scares and a ‘guessing’ game, I will suggest for you to catch The Thing 2011 this weekend. And bring along a date, there are lots of opportunities to have those sudden scare hugs!

Review

Storyline : 3/5 (Brilliant plot although thanks to the original movie)

Special Effects: 4/5 (Amazing CGI & lifelike aliens)

Acting: 3/5 (Could have better chemistry among the actors)

Direction: 4/5 (Smooth and no gaps in the story)

Overall: 3.5 (Catch it this weekend.)

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Written On: On October 15, 2011 at 12:54 am by Fai
Tagged: Lifestyle | 80s movie, Horror, Movie, remake of The Thing, The Cathay, The Thing, The Thing 2011

Creative bites: I design moodboards for fun

First of all, sorry for the lack of post. Been super duper busy.

Secondly, this is something totally new for me. It’s neither beauty nor fashion but I believe, it still consist the both of them as interior design is all about the aesthetics. But wait a minute! I am not going into interior design nor will this blog turn into one.

It is just that whenever I have something on my mind, I need to pen it down. In this case, put it down on Photoshop and designed my own moodboards.

This is just some inspiration for my future flat and home.

I’ve never been a really creative person. Just once in a while when I feel a little bit creative, I try to do something different. I usually have a vague idea of what I like but I will always need someone to help me turn it into a reality (like how my tailor turns my vision into a beautiful dress).

But at this moment, I need not rush. As my flat will only be ready in about two to three years time. Yup! The moodboards are for my future home.

I had a specific concept/idea in my mind and I needed to visualise it. Since I’m not able to see the end product soon, (because the flat is not up yet), I decided to create the moodboards and file them for future reference.

My interior design style is…… (sings Donny and Marie Osmond’s) I’m a little bit country, and I’m a little bit rock-and-roll.

In truth I’m a mix of traditional, classic, French, and a little bit country. I do not know how these styles will blend in together in the end, but this is what I’ve come up with.

This is the rough idea I have for the living and study area.

Next to it will be the dining area.

I wanted a homely feel, that explains the natural/neutral colours. So, I’m going with a dusty greenish-yellow paint to go with my future traditional yellow kitchen, to unify the look.

Hopefully, my styles will all be unified in the end.

And if you want to find out how our apartment looks like, well, you just have to check back in with us………. in three years time.

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Written On: On March 17, 2011 at 11:26 pm by Nur
Tagged: Lifestyle | dining room, interior design, Lifestyle, living room, moodboards

PREMIERE Theatre at Shaw NEX Mall: An Uber Cool way to watch Movies

Nur and I were treated like royalties last Tuesday (Feb 15) night. We had our belated Valentines hi-tea at Carousel before rushing off to the newest Shaw Cinema at Serangoon’s NEX Mall!

You must be thinking what’s so different about this Shaw theatre. Well among its 10 halls, lies one unique and special hall unlike any other Shaw movie theatre hall found in Singapore.

I present to you Shaw’s PREMIERE!