Charlotte Rampling in 45 Years for the Oscar

Nuff said

My 2014 Oscar 86th Academy Award Nomination Wish

So I'm willing to write more often and I think It should start with something I'm currently excited about. Of course it'll be My Oscar Nomination Wish. As you can see this is not a prediction, this is a wish, okay, half prediction half wish. But in the end I haven't watch 90% of the movie so I really depend on critics, synopsis, the man who involved, and the precursor award. So here it goes...

*I don't feel like putting comment on my prediction because I haven't seen all the movie
**The first one mentioned is my hopeful winner
***I really don't have a clue about the short film category, it's basic instinct
****I'll shut up now

Happy New Year and My New Year Resolution

I know it's a bit late to say happy new year, but happy new year anyway. This blog is soooooo dead and my effort to keep it alive has been fruitless. But as usual I will promise you to keep writing more often (let's just see how long this will survive), and keep the subject very broad so it touches everyones taste.

And here are my new year resolution :

• EXERCISE MORE OFTEN

It's time for me to put an end to my insecurity about body image. I believe there's 2 way to handle body image issues. Just be proud of yourself, respect yourself, and find the beauty inside rather than outside (and of course keep it in the overweight status because obesity is just not healthy). Or, change your body and be proud of yourself, respect yourself, and find the beauty inside rather than outside. Because in the end no matter how awesome your body, it won't mean nothing without self respect. To conclude, I choose the latter.

• FOR GODSAKE WRIIIIIIIIIIITTTTEEEEE

I have to update my blog more often to hone my skill in storytelling. Not just my blog, I will continue my novel or maybe start again from the very beginning is the exact truth. And I will start to write fanfiction consist of short story, or poetry, or random things. I know since my blog and the fanfiction will be in English it won't help my novel because it's written in my original language, but hey I'll try anyway.

• PLAY MUSIC

This is the simple one, I will practice my music more often. And maybe just maybe someday I can write my own music.

So that sums it all, have a good year everybody...

Ceritified Copy (Copie Conforme) [Why You Should Watch It]

As I said in my previous post, I'm not gonna use the word review because most of the things I want to technically review isn't new, so reviewing something old for me is a bit rude. So I'm gonna use 'Why you should watch it' instead. And here it is my first 'Why you should watch it' movie, and since I've said that French movie now is my new hobby I guess you guys aren't surprise with this hehehe. Although this movie is not 100% French.

Okay this is a film by Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami and starred Juliette Binoche and William Shimmel in the lead role. The film tells a story about a British writer (played by Shimmel), a french mother who owns an antique shop (played by forever adorable Juliette Binoche), and their confusing relationship which goes unfold (I think) as they walking and wandering around in Tuscany, Italia. Which also explain that although the movie is directed by Iranian director, starred by British and French people, the set itself is in Italia. Charming idea, really.

As usual, if you ever watch Kiarostami's film, you will notice similar style of directing. Still camera, car scene, lots of moment that looks photographic, and of course lots of dialogue since his movie usually consist of like 90% dialogue (random calculation), and of course (again) mind boggling story which in the end (if you think carefully) is not really mind boggling at all. Kiarostami manage to twist the story perfectly, so in the end we focus on what's more important rather than occupying our thoughts with superficial details which is not really important (although fascinating indeed).

The film start with James Miller (Shimmel) do a presentation about his book titled Copie Conforme which in english means Certified Copy. The book arguing about originality and the differences between original and its copies, please plant this thing your mind because this topic will occur numerous times. We can see a woman (Binoche, let's just call her Elle since her real name is never revealed) listen carefully, but in the end she has to leave early because her son is hungry, but not without leave her number to his translator.

Later, they finally meet and then wandering around Tuscany while talking about originals and copies. But the conversation take into an interesting point. They don't just talk about art, they also talk about everything including human, claiming that we are only copies of our parents DNA, which makes us not original at all. The main point is, why should we praise originals while their copies is as good as them if not the same. Interesting (right?). Well it gets more interesting  so stay on your seat.

When they have a drink at coffee shop, the waitress mistook them for a couple. Elle do not correct her and instead, she play along talking about her husband habit and their wedding ceremony. When James Miller know what Elle did, he too do not correct this. Even after they leave the coffee shop and wandering (again) they talk as if they are really a couple and Elle's son is his son too. Okay okay, maybe they're just pretending. BUT (see the capital), it's too perfect to be an acting. They both know each other, habits, likes, blah blah.
I guess the synopsis has to stop here, one more words and I'll ruin the excitement.

Ehhhh is this the part where I should give conclusion? Because one more word from me will really ruin your watching experience. This is the kind of film where you will scream WTF at the end, but makes you think after you put your DVD in its case. Of course I too, search in the internet for an answer, but in the end I make my own conclusion, and honestly it feels greater than just receive somebodies doctrine (kinda). Well, I do wanna put my own perspective of this movie, but I guess not now. I'll update it later...

So please guys do watch it. The directing is superb (as always it's Abbas Kiarostami duh), the acting is..... Well it's Juliette Binoche, and she is never better. Miss Binoche gives us a very believable woman, her mood changes, her expression and even her movement is on spot. Not to forget that William Shimmel gives us a very good job for his first acting gig, but of course everybody want to give their best if you are paired with Juliette Binoche.

Here is some pics from my most favorite scene in this movie

Ahhh maybe I'm an arthouse maniac and I prefer strong story with harsh reality touch. But at heart I'm really just an innocent human who adores love story and searching for genuine love *ewwwwhhhh. The main thing is this scene is my most favorite.

Yupz, the beautifying yourself scene. Filmed in one shot, Juliette Binoche gave us a very subtle performance while she doing something so superficial.

Just look at this scene, it's so beautiful it looks like a picture. I mean, of course this is indeed a picture. But, when you watch this scene it is really look photographic and very beautiful.

I guess those pictures close this post, thank you for reading and be sure to watch this movie Au Revoir guys.

R.I.P. Cory Monteith (and how this impact me)

To start it, I want to say may Cory Monteith's soul is in peace now. Please give strength to those whom he left behind such as his family and his girlfriend Lea Michelle, because I'm sure they are devastated by his loss. It took me so long to write this post, because just like other gleeks, Glee and Cory Monteith mean so much to me (a fact that I realize only when Cory had passed away). I want to manage my words so it looks tidy and readable hahaha.

I still remember it was noon in my country, my parents and me had a mini fight, and the desire to commit suicide was never bigger. Of course, that kind of desire had occured in a very long time, but i have this wish that 'If I should commit suicide, it should be beautiful, look peaceful, with so little agony. Because I (think I) have suffer enough, I don't need more suffering'. I decided that I would commit suicide using Carbon Monoxide, but sadly comitting suicide is not an easy things to do (yes, things, with an 's', it's not a typo). It needs a lot of research, research, and research so you will die perfectly instead of do it recklessly, and keep on living, be disabled, and become a trouble for those people around you.

The more research I have done, the more educated I am, and the closer I am to this 'Perfect suicide' philosophy. In fact, that noon I was closer than I ever was. I know what must be done, where to buy the 'equipment', how to perfectly die. And all I need is a little practice, brace myself, and BAM I'll be gone and bye bye to the cruel, rude, suffering world.

And this brings us back to the Cory Monteith news. I'm sorry for the long intro, but I think it was necessary hahaha. I was taking a little rest from all the Carbon Monoxide information grasping, and I went to read news in the gaming website (specifically IGN). I saw the news of Cory Monteith has passed away and I was like 'not funny IGN, this must be a hoax'. I immediately went to google news and I felt like Adele's song Skyfall played as background music when I knew that it was true. The Canadian PD had confirmed it and..... There were no words. It took me a few seconds to fully understand that Cory Monteith had passed away. I know, I know lots of people die and that including Hollywood stars. James Gandolfini also had passed away a couple of weeks ago, BUT I honestly never watch The Sopranos. With all due respect to James Gandolfini (may his soul rest in peace too), but Glee is a show I watch, I criticize, and I hold close to me, that's why Cory Monteith's dead impact so much.

I went to twitter, of course. And RipCoryMonteith was trending worldwide, but only a few of my friends tweet mourning words. And I realized that this news is fresh, Cory Monteith has just passed away, not had passed away and suddenly my mind did a flashback of Glee (fastly), and once again I feel devastated. That's not the end fyi, suddenly the internet filled with Cory Monteith's quote such as this one

And should I say that once again (for many times that day) I was devastated.

Which brings us to how Cory Monteith's death impact me directly. Funny right? I was researching to commit suicide, to throw away my life through the window of living world. I still honestly think that I am suffering enough and I still want to commit suicide. But someone just died, so young at 31, at the peak of his carreer, and so aware of his trouble and mistakes that he checked into rehab a few months ago. That's the attitude of someone who cherish their lives. And now he's gone (lots of 'dead' repetition I know), I mean someone who wants to live just died, and I someone who live want to die. Someone who mean so much to his fans, family, and girlfriend just died, and I someone who is worthless even to myself keep on living. What kind of world is this?????

There are so many of Cory Monteith's quote, and most of all is about reaching for your dreams, and atone for your mistakes. It makes me think, maybe I should grab my dreams, reach for the stars. Maybe I should continue making my novel, try to make short movie. I have to give worth in my life at least for me. If I still want to die, then let it be, but if in the process of reaching my dreams I found happiness, well that's another story. It brings me to this conclusion, I will bear all the suffering, atleast for now and continue to make my dreams come true.

Thank you so much Cory Monteith. I don't care what people say about life after death, all I believe is, if the person is nice, he deserves to be in peace. Of course I don't know if Cory is a kind person in real life, but I think he is kind and let his soul rest for now. You are an inspiration while you were waking up, and now you are sleeping and still an inspiration. We will and especially I will always remember you Cory Monteith.

49th Baeksang Art Award Red Carpet 2013

I know it's already a month, but there are so many beautiful dresses that I think, too good to be skipped. So yeah I'm here again reviewing dresses. Btw congratulations for the winner, and based on the winner I really think that Baeksang started to look for quality over popularity, but maybe that's just my imagination

Han Hyo Joo

I personally like the dress, and that hair cut really suits the dress. The only that didn't suit me is her face hahaha. She has a really soft and gentle face that this look just doen't suit her, but maybe she's just trying to change her image into a more serious one. Anyway good dress.









Kim Hee Ae

I must warn you guys that we will see a lot of black dress. But these will black dress will have interesting cut that it won't bore you, so survive please. Beautiful black dress with beautiful cut, done. Oh btw congratulations for winning it.










Kim Go Eun

What can I say about Kim Go Eun's dress. Simple look, simple dress, simple cut, but she avoided boring area with simple pattern. Still simple doesn't make this good, A little bit jewellery will make this looks extraordinary.










Park Ha Sun

Black dress again. But this one has an interesting shape, with all those fluttery and flowy accent Park Ha Sun looks ethereal, like norse goddess, the hair and simple earrings perfected this look.










Park Shin Hye

The feather thing makes this dress looks so heavy, if you think your dress is heavy be sure to choose a very very very soft colour, like creme, soft pink, or broken white, or greyish white. Anyway Park Shin Hye looks beautiful and that's all that matters.









Park Se Young

Park Se Young use to dress beautifully right? This one is kinda hit and miss, the top area looks faboulus, the sharp cut, and although the necklace doesn't really necessary it's passable. The middle side is horrible, it makes her hips look like Nicki Minaj.









Nam Bo Ra

Black and simple cut, really guys. If everything about your look is simple try to accesorize it, bling it, and honestly that necklace doesn't help much.











Uhm Jung Hwa

A very strange dress right? But Uhm Jung Hwa knew how to wear it, because that pose really kills it, it flaunts the dress shape. And look at that golden bracelet. A quite funky look, great job.










Jung Eun Ji

Ehhh, it's the bad ehhh not the good one. Both the shape and the length looks weird, it's not black so, yeah it's okay.











UEE (After School)

BAD BAD BAD. Do I have to explain why? The hair, the oversized necklace, the dress shape and colour, gaarrrhhhh makes my eyes hurt. I love those shoes anyway.











Kim Sung Ryung

There are lots of dress with bizarre length, honestly this is not good. Maybe the shoes are awesome, but the length ruins it and the necklace is weird. I'm speechless really.












Park Eun Ji

Really Park Eun Ji? Like seriously? If you want to know how to pose with slitted dress, try googling Angelina Jolie Oscar dress. Overall this is a very lovely color, and personaly that circle shining things in her hips combined with those shoes and make up make her funkier, so I guess I like it. That's the whole point, be consistent with your look. Just throw that pose away and it'll be great.








Shin Soo Yeol

What can I say, fresh colour, great shape, awesome shoes and fitted hairdo. And with that flowy accent combined with that pattern, Soo Yeol looks like a goddess from Norse Mythology, great job.










Kim So Hyun

I always though that you can still look young without do a princess look, and she showed us how. With ruffle, headband, and shorter dress according to Kim So Hyun will avoide from looking old, and in this case I have to agree.










Lee Jung Hyun

Both the colour and shape are interesting, but not groundbeaking enough. A pretty safe look in my opinion.











Goo Eun Ae

Simple cut, simple color, but with a twist in the waist and that eclectic red purse, this look became interesting and not boring at all, good job.











SECOND PLACE
Chae Jung Ahn

What can I say? The color is very attractive, the cut is also flattering. And she wore it with swag, this is a very strong yet elegant at the same time.











Kim Min Hee

I know what you all gonna say, what? two second place? But I can't help it, this red carpet was oversaturated with black and white, but she did the look in every right way I just have to admit it.










FIRST PLACE
Suzy (Miss A)

Yupz I myself shocked at how good suzy looked. I mean that red almost fuschia colour is very flattering. And that smokey make up just fits really well with the look. Suzy is officially a grown up and she embrace it with class. Props to Suzy.