Perkier Than You: Movies

Jun 1, 2009

Wished I Had Shit for Popcorn

Scribbled by Perky | Chucked away in Movies, My Anger

I've been looking forward to watch Terminator:Salvation since it opened in our local cinemas last Thursday, and this afternoon I had the opportunity to do just that.

I don't want to play the race card here...

BUT...

I think the Chinese are the noisiest, most inconsiderate and clueless movie-goers.

Sorry if that statement offends my Chinese readers but hey, I'm of Chinese descendant too, you know.

Fine, fine, I'll be more specific then.

The typical Ah Bengs and the Ah Lians are the noisiest, most inconsiderate and clueless movie-goers. They forget to switch their handphone to silent mode, they speak LOUDLY while the movie is showing, and they shake their legs that the chair in front of them gets rocked as well (2 hours of that uninvited "massage" and you'll understand just how annoying it can be).

Seated next to me (unfortunately) was an Ah Beng-Ah Lian couple. From the way they dressed, I knew they were going to be annoying the moment they sat down (and trust me, I have very good instincts when it comes to people).

And I was right.

The girl started speaking LOUDLY, in Mandarin, to her boyfriend from the moment the movie started. I don't have to understand Mandarin to know that she's asking her bf to tell her what's going on.

Every. Single. Second.

Now, I don't understand Mandarin but when I watch a Chinese movie, I don't turn to my friend and ask him to explain everything to me. I read the subtitles. Sure, they're not always accurate (and sometimes they can be corny) but it helps me understand the movie without ruining other people's fun.

Numbnuts, that's what subtitles are for. And in our cinemas, we have subtitles in Malay and Chinese. If you don't understand English, then READ the damn subtitles.

As she just kept talking on and on and on, I just lost it.

Ah Lian: Ching chong ching chong ching chong.

Perky: Sssshhhh!

Ah Lian: Ching chong ching chong ching chong.

Perky: Quiet!

Ah Lian: Ching chong ching chong ching chong.

Perky: Eh, cibai, shut up lah!
(*cibai: a cuss word that means "pussy"/"vagina" in Chinese.

Writer's note: I thought only the Hokkiens use this word, but apparently it's universal regardless of whatever Chinese dialect you speak)

Ah Lian: Ching chong ching chong ching chong.

Perky: OMG! Are you that stupid, you can't read the subtitles instead?

Ah Lian: Ching chong ching chong ching chong.

Perky: You're so stupid, the reason why your bf is with you is 'cause you're the only pussy he can get.

Sad, isn't it? I need to learn to speak (or more importantly, cuss) in Mandarin. I was thisclose to throwing my popcorn at them but I was hungry, so I needed my popcorn as food.

Look, I'm generally a nice person but aggravate me enough, and the bitch comes out. We don't like it when we turn nasty like this. I was hoping her bf would get up and challenge me to a fist fight, but we all know who's gonna whoop his scrawny ass if it ever did come to that.

I don't know why I even bother writing about idiots like these. It's not like they read blogs (especially an English-written blog!). Even if they did, it'll probably be some food blog, where it's heavily-laiden with pictures and uses very little words (doesn't take that many brain cells to decipher the words like "mmmm yummm" or "tastes good/ok" or "yucks").

Anyway, that's my rant for today. If anyone's offended by this, go ahead and spam me with hate mail. It's been awhile since I last stirred shit on my blog.

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Dec 18, 2008

Movie Buff

Scribbled by Perky | Chucked away in Me Me Me, Movies, Musicals

I love watching movies. I think a good chunk of my money is used to buy dvds every week. Most movies I tend to watch them only once, but the really good ones, like the really, really good ones, those I can watch over and over and over again.

Here's my list of the 8 most memorable movies (in random order):

Braveheart

I love epic movies and this is, to me, the best epic movie ever made. There's just so many moments where I felt like fighting along the Scots because I wanted to follow wherever William Wallace went.

This movie has everything, from drama to romance, awesome battles scenes (I'm so glad that they don't depend much CGI coz without it, the scenes just looks extra real), and great orchestra works. And the scene where he gets tortured before being executed, that was the most heartbreaking and yet most heroic scene ever captured on screen (I cry like a baby when Mel screams "Freedom!!!").

The Last of the Mohicans

"The photography belongs in a museum, the music is a symphonic magnet, the acting and sparsely spoken words fit like little pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to create an immaculately magnificent picture." - Mark Worrell (nuntukamen@hotmail.com)

This movie is second only to Braveheart simply because I'm a Mel Gibson fan. I absolutely love Daniel Day-Lewis in this movie. Seeing him run with his long rifle in one hand and a gunstock club in the other, now that's a man right there.

Twilight

This is the only romance movie I truly enjoy. I've watched this 7 times in the cinemas and I can't wait for the DVD to be released. It's got some cheesy lines and corny scenes, but what makes it bearable is the chemistry between Edward (played by my beloved Rob Pattinson) and Bella (played by the talented Kristen Stewart).

I love all the cast/characters in the movie and the books. Yes, I've read the books (except for book 3 because it's SOLD OUT everywhere in KL!). And I can't wait for the sequel to come out.

Transformers

There are so many things that could go wrong whenever you take such iconic characters and put them on the silver screen. But in the hands of the great Michael Bay, those iconic characters come to life. My favorite Autobot is definitely Bumblebee.

There's nothing that I didn't like in this movie. The casts were awesome, I love how the robots transformed, the scene where the Autobots were at Sam Witwicky's home was my favorite, there was plenty of humor from Shia, and the action scenes were effing awesome! I just love this movie.

Dark Knight

One name: Heath Ledger. Even if he hadn't died, this movie would still have the same effect on me. Heath as the Joker, now that's a performance.

Iron Man

I've watched Iron Man so many times on DVD, and that's hugely because of Robert Downey Jr. I absolutely love his narcissistic wit and charm. And the red that they used on the Iron Man suit, that's hot.

Hairspray

John Travolta singing and dancing, even as a woman, is worth watching. Michelle Pfeiffer as the over ambitious b*tch is fun to watch. The movie has a great ensemble (the cast sings and dances with such flair and passion its infectious), and in my mind probably one of the best studio musicals to come out in years.

Queen's We Will Rock You Musical

Okay, this isn't a movie, but seriously, they should make it into a movie and cast MiG Ayesa as the lead. I've watched the musical twice (you can read about my experience watching the musical and meeting the cast AND MiG here, here and here), and I just thought to myself, "They need to put this onto the silver screen!"

So there you have it, my 8 most memorable movies ever. I think I did miss one or 2 movies out, but at the time I wrote this I just can't remember what they were. So what's your most memorable movie?

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Dec 3, 2008

Bitten by the Lovebug

Scribbled by Perky | Chucked away in Movies, My Orgasmic Pleasure

Fuckidy fuckidy fuck. Just when I thought I've gotten my polygamous hormones ~~subdued~~ reigned in, there I go again with that all too familiar girly giggling and blushing and "Omg! Omg! Omg!".

Damn it. I am an adulterous little 'ho.

And god bless McChef's loving heart for still wanting to be with me. Oh, the stress I must be putting him through. Poor guy. The last time this happened, I told myself that would be the last of my affairs (well it should've been especially since McChef threated to poke my eyes and make me blind!). But a leopard doesn't change her skin.

It was the intensity in his eyes that shot through my heart. He had that mysterious air about him. He kept me mesmerized. Everything about him invited me in - his voice, his face, even his smell.

Oh Robert Pattinson, I HEART you!!!

Robert plays the uber-sexy vampire, Edward Cullen, in the movie Twilight. Before this movie, I knew nothing about Robert apart from he was the guy who played Cedric in the Harry Potter movie.

I wasn't too crazy about him then.

Then I went to watch Twilight. I have no knowledge what the movie's about. I've never read the book (didn't even know it existed).

All I knew about the movie was what my colleague told me,"It's about a vampire being in love with this human girl and he's constantly struggling between how he feels for her and how much he wants to eat her".

Yeah, that's something I can relate to as I too tend to have that kind of relationship with my food.

So, on Saturday I went to watch Twilight (I've watched it 4 times since that Saturday - yes, I've been going every single day!). I went to the cinemas with an open mind, uncorrupted by the hysteria surrounding the movie, untainted by the movie reviews. I didn't bother Googling about the movie whatsoever.

And the scene where Robert first came in, ooh la la... I was smitten! And as the movie continued on, I fell in love with him. I was also captivated by the chemistry between Edward and Bella (his love/food). The intensity of his eyes, his gesture.... OMG!

For those who hasn't watched the movie Twilight, go and do yourselves a favor and watch it. Hey, I went to watch it again the next day. I even bought the first two books! (and mind you, I don't read books).

Oh Robert, BITE ME!!! BITE ME!!!

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Nov 24, 2008

Come See Me in Person!

Scribbled by Perky | Chucked away in Fun Time, Get Togethers, Movies

My sis, Big Fat Witch, begged me to use my blog to promote her upcoming activity. As the good, obliging sister that I am, I can't possibly say no, now can I? (although I've got tonnes of other things to write about, such as my Thanksgiving post)

If you don't have plans this Saturday afternoon, come join us for a moment of happy, fluffy, slightly sappy but totally adorable movie time.

HANA YORI DANGO FINAL! SCREENING

DATE: 29th NOVEMBER 2008
VENUE: CINELEISURE DAMANSARA
PRICE: RM30 (inclusive of movie ticket and F&B)
TIME: 1:30pm
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY: PERKY

Yes, I'll be there to sign autographs & take pics with my fans. Lol! Oh you know me, if there's food I'm definitely going to be there. And it's so unlike me to pass on any chances of making new friends :)

This movie stayed at #1 at the Japanese box office this year for a really looong time. It's the conclusion to the hugely successful drama of the same name which ran for 2 seasons. FYI, "Hana Yori Dango" is the Japanese version of the Taiwanese drama, "Meteor Garden". It's romance, action and comedy all rolled into one. And how often do you see a leading man who's prettier than his leading lady?

Matsumoto Jun

We will also be celebrating OHNO SATOSHI's birthday!
*Ohno Satoshi is the leader of Matsumoto Jun's group, Arashi. Matsumoto Jun is the lead actor in the movie. You don't have to be a fan to join in the fun* ^^

For more information/booking/confirmation of attendance, kindly contact the person in charge through

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* Hana Yori Dango Final is also known as Boys Over Flowers.

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Jul 13, 2008

Reliving the 80’s on the Big Screen

Scribbled by Perky | Chucked away in Movies, Paid Blogging, Reflections

I think the 80’s has offered some of the best movies ever. I’m not saying that because I’m a child of the 80’s, but because really, the 80’s was the best era. Remember Conan the Barbarian? That was like the best swords-and-sorcery movie back then. Arnold Schwarzenegger as Conan, I couldn’t really understand what he was saying. However, in these CGI-heavy times when fights are so overly choreographed, it was definitely a pleasure to see Conan’s ~~muscles~~ basic but believable combat.

But what I love most about the movies back in the 80’s was the sci-fi movies. Remember E.T.: The Extra-Terrestial starring one very adorable Drew Barrymore (not as E.T. though. She was the cute curly blonde Gertie)?

Then there’s also Back to the Future, which I have the complete set on DVD. Back to the Future 1 was the best for me. I think I developed a huge crush on Michael J Fox after watching him play the guitar during the prom night scene. And who can forget the DeLorean? I had a friend who used to drive the DeLorean and we used to tease him,”Drive any faster and you might just drive us into the future!” Yeah, it’s corny, I know. But isn’t corny an essential part of the 80’s?

Anyways, anyone of you remember the box office hit WarGames starring one very young Matthew Broderick? It’s about a hacker who unwittingly gets the chance to play a game with the US Military’s war computer. That was 25 years ago. So, in conjuction with its 25th Anniversary, Fathom will be screening WarGames in selected theaters on Thursday, July 24th. This one night only event will also include never-before-seen interviews and a sneak peek at the making of the sequel – WarGames: The Dead Code.