Wednesday, February 15, 2006

LOVE IS A FORCE OF NATURE.

Yes it definitely is. Though love comes in many ways, some were artlessly showered upon us, while some of them are left untouched. It was Valentines' Day yesterday. So took full advantage of this special occasion to stoke the ember? I bet. Well, it would be Valentines' Day for every couple even on an ordinary day, not to be on the day itself specifically. No, I did not have a date going on last night, but I certainly have to mark this date down... It was the day I read and watched one of the most beautiful tales ever told so openly. Yes, you might have guessed it right away... It's Brokeback Mountain.

Brokeback Mountain is an honest, impervious romance about two men spliced together with simplistic grace from a herd of hired hands. A love that bloomed on the mountain. When I read the short novel by Annie Proulx, I was thrilled by how she could channel such an epic love story to the audience. I'm not going to give away that much, but I could tell you the movie itself caused me buckets of tears... Yeah, consider me exaggerating, suit yourself. The movie was a greater impact. I've never felt so attached to a movie like that. It presented love as a very human need, something that transcends the borders of humanity itself. It shows the very raw emotions when love is prevented from happening, when each and everything stands in your way but without the support of family and often, friends. Loneliness was the factor of profoundity in this movie. Fear was another. I was entirely floored with how eloquent and subtle Ang Lee's direction was and the way the shots flowed so precisely and seamlessly into one another, where the progression was comforting, and in no way at all tiresome. Ang Lee accomplished an unhurried aura in the film which was sentimentally blended with simplistic, yet infectious scores. The spectacular scenery of Alberta (not Wyoming) is just breathtaking. The stellar performance of the characters are not to be neglected as well. And I truly salute Heath and Jake for their courage to take on such risky roles. Really.

Those who have brutally defined this as the "gay cowboy" movie have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. Yes sure enough, two men fell in love, but more specifically two human beings are in love. It's not about "gay". No. It's about love. It's about us. It's about humans. It's about life. It's about longing for something so badly before fear engulfed the very last hope and leaves you with trails of emptiness. The story transcends beyond just homosexuality to describe love that is universal. Love that is forbidden. Know that in an ideal world of our own, people can live everywhere and do anything they want and love whoever they wish... That world never exist. Why do people have to suffer so much just for loving someone? Something that is so ingrained in all of us. Ask yourself.

Brokeback Mountain is beyond gripping. It's haunting. An Oscar-worthy film without doubt. Definitely made history. Just after watching the movie, it creeps me that in life, there are so many steps we have to ascend, 10, 20, 30 years down the road... what's installed for each and everyone one of us on this long and winding road. I wonder.
Watch this movie not for the homosexual theme, but for the sake of witnessing a beautifully heartfelt story. It sticks with you like it does to me.



P.S: You ain't turning queer after Brokeback Mountain. R21? Bullshit.

freed his mind P.Y.R.A - U.G.I.N.E at 7:48 PM [comment]

Life is beautiful, so are you.

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Thursday, February 09, 2006

The Grammy Fever

Well, like they say, it's Music's Biggest Award Show... the Grammys are just like a substitute of the Ocsars, but only to honour musical achievement, artistic technical proficiency as well as comprehensive transcendence in the recording industry. Celebs who get to perform their music in the Grammys not only make themselves known, but also, it allows them to embark on a journey to great eminence. They're noted. Known not only to their respective countries...but to the whole wide world.
Music is alluring. It not only lifts our spirits, but every piece of music tells a story. There are angels among us here on earth who use the language of music, singing our spirits into healing on translucent angel wings. Regardless of the various genres music is being categorized in, it is just a collection of love, hatred, joy and pain shared by people. These are the angels who connects the world spiritually. For me, I believe music makes struggles much easier to handle. It has its healing properties. Well, everyone loves music, don't we?
Call me lazy, I skipped lecture this morning...Oh, just blame it on the Grammys. I just wanted to watch it Live that's all... to save myself from the curiousity and anxiety that was burning ferociously inside. I've started watching the Grammys some six years back... the most vivid one was the year when Beyonce scooped 5 awards that night. This year, Mariah Carey, Kanye West came in with 8 nominations, including Song of The Year and Album of The Year... but I wasn't expecting U2 to cruise by and grab those awards away. Mariah and Kanye wound up
with 3 awards each.

What's with Mariah's voice? She sounded hoarse at the beginning but gracefully picked up as the notes went higher. Mariah soared when she belted out "Fly Like A Bird"... my personal favourite from 'TEOM' and from Mimi herself. I think this is probably the biggest song she has ever called into play. Backed up with a glorifying gospel choir... Flawless!


Well deserved wins from some of my favorite artists: Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Green Day.
How cute is Kelly Clarkson? Being the first 'American Idol' champ to win 2 Grammys is a touchdown!


In addition, Jay-Z + Paul McCartney + Linkin Park = Weird. Oh, and one last thing, Madonna was HOT and so was Teri Hatcher! *Sizzles*



freed his mind P.Y.R.A - U.G.I.N.E at 10:05 PM [comment]

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Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Nature's Disasters

Oh, what a small small world. And if the world is small, then what is Singapore? Sometimes when you are walking down the street, or wherever, no doubt that there's at least a 60-70% damn chance of bumping into someone you know, or even in some occasions, you would rather gorge your own eyes before letting them rot at the sight of some brutishly antagonistic plebeians. It happens all the time. And the people I loathe seeing are from my ex school. Those you somewhat call, "pioneers". Well, how do I define them? Stuck-up bunch of hideous pests? Obnoxious brutes? It gawd-awfully stinks that some lack the basic courtesy to even return a greeting or even muster a fake smile across those stale faces. Shame. Irgand Vas! Obviously, your mamas didn't teach you how to work up an impertinent grimace so that you could shove your filthy features into her sorry ass. Yeah, you might think I'm such a cantankerous lad. That's because I have a life. Thank you very much...NOT.
HA! Guess what? Yesterday, I just found out that one of my lecturers, is officially my neighbour. Actually it wasn't such a bewilderment to learn about the fact. Thankfully he's just a tutor for an elective module... I can't afford to have him knock on my door everynight to kick up a fuss to my folks about my lackadaisical demeanour if he was my resident lecturer in some respective course.
I've gone to new heights to avoid studying. 18 glorious days until the finals. Hmm... This is so not good. I think I may have to adjust better by lowering my expectations and not stressing out as much over the exams. CNY break was ayte. It's always great to go back to K.L and catch up with the folks. But the city is a mess. Foreign workers swamp the streets in clusters, scarring the once beautiful state. I doubt it won't be long before K.L becomes the City of Refuge.

freed his mind P.Y.R.A - U.G.I.N.E at 6:27 PM [comment]

Life is beautiful, so are you.

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