563. study and stardust

Rant of the day: Study... study... study...

Exams is just around the corner and everyone (well... everyone I assume...) is studying hard. I'm sure everyone is aiming for a distinction for the first module. Good start I suppose. Met up for a couple of days with some of the closer classmates but sometimes, I felt studying in groups might not necessary be a good idea. Advantage is that we can all share our knowledge on our stronger topics (provided that all are willing to share). Disadvantage is that we will sure to deviate from studying and usually end up chit-chatting instead (so typical).

I've skimmed through the chapters and roughly remembers the more important points but hasn't really start the memorising portion. But will memorising work? It's no longer those secondary school days where we just need to memorise word for word and you'll sure get a distinction. It's not like poly days where memory work can get you quite far ahead. Situation isn't the same now. We need explanations with examples but these ain't really covered much in the notes. Stress...

But I'm sure we will all get through it.

Anyway, watch "Stardust". From the previews, you'll prolly thinks that it's another mythical and magical movie. You'll prolly be expecting exaggerated graphics and animations. No doubt, it is ANOTHER fantasy, mythical and magical movie with lotsa exaggerated graphics and animations. BUT, it has an element which is seldom found in such typical movies -- romance.

Compare it with movies like Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Pan's Labyrinth. Where's the romance element? Don't tell me the "puppy love" thingy in Harry Potter's movies is romance. I'll slap you...

Besides the romance element, Stardust also have the comedy element in it. In many scenes, it actually brought many movie-goers to laughter. The plot creatively used seven spirits as clowns to enhance the comedy element.

And did I missed out the actors and actresses? They are fantastic! Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro are so good! Michelle Pfeiffer is really so sexy for her age! Not forgetting the super sweet Claire Danes as Yvaine, the fallen star. And for the gals, do watch out for Charlie Cox as Tristan. I'm sure you'll drool...

Well, it's late now. Time to rest. Nitez peps!