movie Review: star trek again?

i really love the details on this film. from the vibrating floor bass everytime the enterprise appears. the scene where the lady screams are drowned out in space. so beautiful. kirk's rebellious nature in getting rid of the evidence. so cool! sulu and scotty! so funny! spock's presence! so awesome! Spock is the coolest douche i'll ever know. i rightfully relieve myself of that status. i even have a spock version of me on my facebook now. so awesome.

second times the charm. i really got to listen to every word of the dialog this time. where i missed the first time, hell no m i gonna miss it the second time. caught it with my girl but i guess, it just didnt take to her. she couldnt deny the movie was awesome. the cast, the special effects, the cgi, the alternate reality creating plot. but still, she just couldnt give it the 10 stars it so rightfully deserves. all she had to offer was an average 7.8. BAH!

i ve been hearing lotsa people boycotting this film citing reasons such as its a "star" film. like seriously, its a great film. its a reboot. why should you be concerned? go out there and catch it. dont catch it if 1) you are a foreigner whose main language isnt english, 2) are cheena enough to go catch this since you are already at the cinema and its either this or fireball. and the reviews for fireball are lamer than the title.

there was this cheena dude who was like sms-ing throughout the movie. so distracting. he looked so stoned. i guess he just didnt have a freaking clue as to why space ships can suddenly disappear into the stars with a whoosh! what a prick!

caught it at cathay once more at a decent size theatre. and i cried again while watching the starting scene where the dad says i love you just before he make like a canonball and explodes into a million pieces. so sad. this film is that good.

so basically, if you havent catch this, go do so. its cinema run is dying. there was only three timeslots at cathay today. and next week will definitely be flooded with monsters vs aliens and terminator ( which reviews all suck and is such a huge disappointment for me). if you have, go catch it again if you can. its just 6 bucks on a weekday with the ever handy, NEBO card. go sign up if you havent. no linking here as its not comic related.

live long and suck it!

movie Review: trekking the stars and beyond

this is the best thing to come out for 2009! comics have two main sub groups: suoerheroes, and sci-fi. and if dark knight is the standard for the superhero genre. Star trek is most definitely the one for sci-fi fans.

i dont care who you are and what your preferences are. Be it a longtime trekkie, or a newbie. a star wars die hard or someone who just doesnt give a rats ass about anything to do with space and movies with the words: stars / galactica / babylon. this shit is one to catch!

awesome performances by the entire cast! there was hardly a flaw in the entire movie. i just merely found saturn to be kinda fake. but maybe thats how saturn is really supposed to look like. i mean, have you seen saturn from that angle? if you have, you probably have no idea where to draw the line between your world of unicorns and the world of ERP. basic gist of the plot is about time travel and the space-time continuum. and i too was concerned about whether i would make heads or tails of JJ's latest. but basically, you have the whole movie revolving around this so you pretty much wont get lost.

things i LOVEEEE: the details that goes into the direction, the lens flare and stuff. the cast: harold as sulu, simon pegg as the hilarious scotty. the awesome dialog. the references to the original tv series. so beautiful! i so wanna watch this again!

i caught this one over at the grand cathay over the weekend. and it was a grand experience for me and me maties. seeing the curtains part was a delicious appetizer before getting the main course.

and now we wait for transformers 2 and terminator 4.

NYTimes weekly bestseller's list: April 18

Got to know bout this from Dustin Nguyen's DA journal, here are this week's top 10 list of graphic novels as released by new york times!

Graphic Books Best Seller List (Hardcover)

1 WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $39.99 and $75.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.

2 BATMAN: R.I.P., by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel. (DC Comics, $24.99.) Thomas Wayne, the father of the caped crusader, is cast in a sinister light.

3 BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. (DC Comics, $17.99.) This critically acclaimed story from 1988 offers a possible origin for the Joker.

4 JOKER, by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. (DC Comics, $19.99.) The Joker, newly released from Arkham Asylum, deals with the rivals who have carved into his territory.

5 BATMAN: HEART OF HUSH, by Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen. (DC Comics, $19.99.) A childhood friend of Bruce Wayne returns to plague the caped crusader anew – and Catwoman is caught in the middle.

6 THE DRESDEN FILES: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, by Jim Butcher and Ardian Syaf. (Random House, $19.95.) This comic book collection is a prequel to the Dresden Files series of novels, which are part fantasy and part noir.

7 MARVEL ZOMBIES 3, by Fred Van Lente and Kev Walker. (Marvel Entertainment, $19.99.) Zombie-versions of the Marvel heroes encounter their non-flesh-eating counterparts.

8 CIVIL WAR, by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven. (Marvel Entertainment, $39.99.) A government registration act pits the heroes of the Marvel heroes against each other.

9 ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, VOL. 2, by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. (DC Comics, $19.99.) These stories, free of the barnacles of continuity, include an encounter with Zibarro, the only sane resident of the Bizarro world.

10 SAGA OF SWAMP THING: BOOK 1, by Steve R. Bissette and Alan Moore. (Vertigo, $24.99.) The inspired reinvention of the classic horror character gets a new printing.

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somehow, Watchmen managed to soar to no1 and leaves dusts in batman:RIP's eyes. Its just a pity that the artistic wonder and decent tale, Batman: the heart of hush, is making its descent.


Glad to see the SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING making it to the top 10. its a much overlooked classic. i might pick this up just to FINALLY read up on the 1st volume of the trade series.


i wanna read marvel zombies 3! heard nothing but praise. and it looks good though its a pity that the series differs a little from the orignal 1 and 2.


and why is Civil war suddenly even on this week's list? Its such a freaky coincidence that i just got my copy just last week too.
what a difference a consumer makesss. 30++ little dollars.... (i got the huge book with the script and what not as a gift. awesome!) my friend got me the book at Kinokuniya in Singapore. but still, somehow, it makes a difference. dont ask why.


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Graphic Books Best Seller List (Paperback)

1 WATCHMEN, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (DC Comics, $19.99.) This epic tale from 1986 signaled a new maturity in comic books.

2 STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN, by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci. (IDW, $17.99.) This prequel to the “Star Trek” reboot will reveal the backstory of Nero, the new film’s villain.

3 A DRIFTING LIFE, by Yoshihiro Tatsumi. (Drawn & Quarterly, $29.95.) This 840-page memoir chronicles family troubles and the evolution of manga from 1945 to 1960.

4 WOLVERINE: ORIGIN, by Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert. (Marvel Comics, $16.99.) Revealed at last: the secret history of the mutant known as Wolverine.

5 V FOR VENDETTA, by Alan Moore, K. C. Carlson and David Lloyd. (DC Comics, $19.99.) A vigilante tries to free London in a world where Germany won World War II.

6 WALKING DEAD, VOL. 9, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies continues.

7 BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, by Frank Miller. (DC Comics, $14.99.) Another classic from 1986: The caped crusader comes out of retirement to save Gotham City from a depraved street gang that are more monsters than man.

8 SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE UNIVERSE, by Bryan Lee O’Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Can Ramona’s twin ex-boyfriends be defeated? Sounds like a job for… Scott Pilgrim.

9 BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. (DC Comics,$19.99.) This compelling mystery, set early in the Caped Crusader’s career, has mobsters, the sad downfall of Harvey Dent (Two Face) and a new foe: Holiday.

10 WOLVERINE: WEAPON X, by Barry Windsor-Smith. (Marvel Entertainment, $16.99.) This story, from 1991, delved into the mysterious origin of the fan-favorite mutant.

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WATCHMEN AGAIN? this bugger is really something. and i still have not caught the black freighter. shall parasitically await my friend to get their hands on it! its currently 7.3 on imdb. so it shouldnt be sucky!


IDW published,Star trek: countdown, is out at the comic store i visited! crap! cant wait to get my hands on this. mostly good reveiws for this except for some critics claiming the aliens (i know nuts bout this shit) to be out of character. if i m not wrong, i think its the one called spocky.

heres the comic's interpretation of eric bana's character, Nebo's bastard son, Nero!



Scott pilgrim is in the TOP 8 so get your copy of the entire series! it will fulfill your sad life reading Comic Book Rejects.

this weeks list also contains a link that brings us to IDW's preview of Darwyn cooke's latest project : the hunter. needless to say, Darwyn is one of my favourite writers and illustrators. though i must admit that i got on the bandwagon after the new frontier. but cutting the chit chat, heres the awesome preview.


i will be getting this when it launches but no harm treating my eyes to some visual splendor. Cooke has been a decent storyteller and not only his art but also his graphic designs have always amazed me. and his specialized 80's art style really gives this book a classic feel. i m so anticipating this! dont forget to get your copy when it hits stores in july! BOOYA!

Star Trek TV spot leaves spots in eyes

kick ass TV spot for Star Trek.
Check out Sulu having enough screen time to jump.



So the world premiere at Sydney was done and a surprise screening was done with Leonard Nimoy (original Spock, now played by Sylar) bringing the movie reel to Austin,Texas. and of cos, reviews! i, of course, am amongst the unfortunate and wasnt on site to catch either event. but online reviews have been freaking excellent! both for trekkies and trek virgins. aye, the latter would include me.

a set of Trek Wallpapers hit the web and heres the best to plaster all over your friends com when they take a leak!


i m thinking its gonna be an awesome summer. i m set to catch the movie that is set to rival Transformers in CGI. So the anticipation list has been set to Terminator, Star Trek and Transformers, in that order.

Notice how the three clawed mutant didnt make the cut?

Comic Movie Trailers

the page for all upcoming or current comic book movies

the original source doesnt have to have originated from the comics.
for example, did you know that transformers originally came out as toys.

but since transformers have its own comic series, they are included here.
tada.. okay, go click click and see see,
enjoy

release dates sourced fromYahoo! Singapore Movies

movie review: watching the watchmen

i have hoped to start this blog of sorts sometime in the not so distant future, however, viewing the awesome spectacle known as Watchmen, i simply could not resist myself from spewing my comments all over the internet. 

first off, i shall blabber off about the movie: it was dialogue reliant, not to say that other films chit chat isnt important, the details was in the words, and if you didnt strain to really hear the words or have an arse sitting next to you, asking you if rorschach's superpower was to change his face, you would be lost at times. so just do wad i did and wave a pointed finger in the buggers face and lean forward to show that though you're being a dick for doing so, he's a bigger dick for talking in the cinema. 

speaking of dicks, this may be a spoiler of sorts. but if u actually bump into my site, you're prolly googling watchmen so u are expected to have already seen the movie. anyhu, Dr Manhattan was like super nudist. and the cropping of the film's camera made sure we were fully aware of his personal preference. and i was really expecting to see some Ts popping, especially with Akerman's big top reveal in the "heartbreak kid". but i was really disappointed when a mere silhouette was provided to satisfy the raging hormones of the average fanboy. 

circled for emphasis

seeing as to how you can get more reliable movie opinions from sites such as rottentomatoes, or bla, i m just gonna rant on my movie experience for now. first of all, this is to me, the biggest movie of the year! i get erections watching the trailers before other movies. sure i've seen it countless times online, but having it enlarge in full HD glory where the range of your eyes simply could not shut out the visuals unless u turned ur head away, the sheer awesomeness of it gave me goose-bumps and sometimes my pants got a little wet (prolly cos the coke's sweat dripped.. but thats nt important).  

entering the cinema,  just got blown away by amazing trailers of Transformer2, Terminator4, StarTrek! sure, i've seen em online. but just seeing them with friends is a different matter altogether! and commercials weren't shying away too. there was like a good 20 mins of random shit tossed together, long enough for me to drink half of my drink, realised its a three hour show, get off to take a piss, realize i was looking good in the mirror and skip down to my seat to where my fag friend was covering his eyes since the thai trailer, "coming soon" was on. then the movie starts.

the shit starts with an incredible opening sequence retelling the tales of the minutemen, a superhero group, similar to the Avengers or JLA, who was a generation before the watchmen. then it drives straight to the intense scene of the comedian getting murdered (there, that scene where the window shatters cos some guy got thrown out lo). and everything else being just sheer awesomeness that will leave you wanting for the movie never to end!

and now the shitty part! i was in one cinema with another of my friend in the other cinema, cos he bought his ticket late, bla bla bla.. well, my cinema wasn't full, which ticked me off to a certain extent. (dark knight was full of cheena poks entering the cinema confusing themselves and enduring the three hours so they can tell their other cheena friends that they saw the dark knight and its damn good le! solid!) but it was still bearable. but my friend over at the other cinema had to endure SEVERAL people leaving their seats at the scene where Dr Manhatten leaves Earth. WHATHEFLUB?! where the f did they get the balls to leave the cinema? maybe their ah lian gfs finally realized that mr da long's long(dragon) wasn't the biggest thing they could get after comparing to Dr M. and mr da long just have to remind missy ah lian that it was too bad for them in the nearest toilet! BAH! how can this even happen? was it that bad to endure? how bout trying ghosts rapping in hokkien? perhaps they could relate more to that.

it was very even more disheartening to see that for today's lifestyle section in the straits times had bad reviews for the watchmen. wanna know the even better part. it was feature on the front page of that section. i dont have a copy with me but i glance through it and it was saying that it wasnt being true to telling the message that the original graphic novel had. and how the original shaped superheroes and yadayadayada! and wanna know the better part? Outta 5, 2 FUCKING STARS! if the number 2 could be caps, it would be! on a newspaper that singaporeans take seriously, you give a shitty 2 star rating on the anticipated film of like forever for comic geeks. whatheflubbbbbbberrriouciouslllyyy??!?! 

i quote filmschoolrejects.com when i say that it will be the greatest vision of the watchmen ever made for screen. all this hype about how the watchmen can never be made into a movie and it has all been flushed away thanks to mr snyder. and i understand he emitted several things and added several things to make the entire movie experience an enjoyable one. there are alot of things that needed to stay true to the book and i fully appreciated that mr snyder let them be and i never felt shortchanged after the credits rolled. (except for the jailbreak scence, which was my fav in the book. i felt it should have been much more darker and more gore-y) 

on a side note, Rorschach had hair! like in the book! cos i never saw jackie earle haley with any real (by real, i mean long enough to consider it hair) hair. so tada, big pleasant surprise for me. 

jackie earle haley as Walter Kovacs

here he is, with my enhanced photoshopping skills, showing u how a sample of him with hair

on another side note, zack snyder really love his details, and google the eastereggs for the watchmen film, theres plenty that will make you look out for. examples include, James Jean Art! and when Ozy files are open, they reveal a folder entitled "boys". 

HAH! -raises eyebrows repeatedly and suggestively-

also, My Chem Romance plays their cover of "desolation row" at the end credits. check out their music video if you will. 

to wrap things up, 

i give the film an

please note, that this is totally my opinion as a comic book fan who enjoyed the original literature a shy 4 years ago after getting pissed that all the batman books were done reading in the library and that yellow book is taunting me with that eerie smile. i definitely look forward seeing the film again and hopefully, it will be in my fav cinema, the grand cathay! yup, thats the one where the curtains part!