Archive for February, 2008

Juno

Posted by Ruok On February - 27 - 2008

By now you would have heard much of Juno. And if you haven’t watched it by now, you are prolly too late to catch it on the big screen.

I am totally blown away by Ellen Page’s performance. If you thought she was good in Hard Candy, I’m telling you, you ain’t seen nothing yet. I am still quite amazed at how she managed to pull it off… especially the transitional scenes towards the end. She truly deserves an Oscar nomination for best actress.

I’m not gonna talk too much on the plot except that I think its one of those stories that if you examine closer, you’ll find its much deeper meaning.

The movie also boast an awesome soundtrack… and I particularly like the last song “Anyone Else But You” by The Moldy Peaches.

It was then I realised Ellen had another awesome talent … she could sing!

Move over Natalie, I think I have a new fave now. :)

Original song here.

Once Upon A Call Time …

Posted by Ruok On February - 27 - 2008

In a carrier signal far far away …

In A Funk

Posted by Ruok On February - 26 - 2008

Been feeling out of sorts since last week, and I can’t really place a finger to it. Maybe its because I have too many projects on hold right now.

And because of that, I feel like someone pressed the “pause” button on me, while the rest of the world just whizzed past me.

Was kinda gutted this week when I found out the roles I was gunning for ended up with two “established” actors; which makes me wonder if they were already casted long before the auditions even began. If upping production hours for dramas meant giving these actors more jobs and not giving the rest of us a fair shake, then it might not be such a good thing after all.

Perhaps it was because I was weighing on this that I decided to respond to a call for a travelogue host. They had the auditions today and we were made to go to the street to audition, grabbing passer-bys and pretending we are already hosting the show. It was quite nerve-wrecking at first, but I managed to calm myself down and wing it, I think.

In any case, I have to admit this wasn’t my strongest suit and I might have to reconsider if I did get the job. But I have a feeling I would be spared the agony. :p

The Perishers

Posted by Ruok On February - 15 - 2008

Back in 2005, I stumbled upon their album. I got their latest album last week, which again cost me a bomb as it was directly imported from the States.

But I don’t mind paying for bands/singers who are good but have yet to make their mark on the scene. And I’m glad quality is hard to stifle these days. Judging by the amount of videos on youtube and the comments garnered them, I’m sure the band is gonna make it big soon, if not already made it.

Check out these songs by them :

Come Out Of The Shade

Posted by Ruok On February - 14 - 2008

Come Out Of The Shade – The Perishers (original video here)

Was it love, or just something that reminded me of
Something that felt a lot like, but wasn’t, love
Just friends, friends then, until the end
You know I still pretend, just friends.

Take a step and come out of the shade
I can tell you’re no longer afraid
I’m helpless without your warming smile
Take a step and come out in the sun
I can tell it’s already begun
I’m helpless without your warming smile

Was it love, I think it was but I’m far from sure
I’d never felt that way before, was it love?
Just friends, am I a fool to be asking for,
a fool to wish that we could be more than friends

Take a step and come out of the shade
I can tell you’re no longer afraid
I’m helpless without your warming smile
Take a step and come out here in the sun
I can tell it’s already begun
I’m helpless without you,
Helpless without you,
Helpless without your warming smile
Your warming smile

To everyone who has ever loved before, this song’s for you.

Happy Valentine.