Thursday, August 23, 2012

Everything Total Recalled From 1990 to 2012 !

As a crazy movie dweller, I had watched numerous movies since I started laying my eyes on the television screen  Perhaps, I am the era of TV-baby. While nowadays, the children are more to the era of Apple-baby.  Anyhow, I watched Total Recall (2012) (TR2012) in the cinema. After triggering my curiosity button, I ended up downloading the "mature and raw" version of Total Recall (1990) (TR1990) which was made about 22 years ago (@@), almost same age as me!!!!!~ 





Storyline
Let's talk about the storyline. Well if they didn't tell me that it was a remake of TR1990, I think that TR2012 will definitely fare better. Despite the change in the story, TR1990 is about outer space and Mars while TR2012 is about Earth of 2 different ends, the development is still the same. Basically, it is about a guy whose memory is replaced. Until one day, he went to a company called Total Rekall, which eventually reminded him of his past. TR1990 incorporated a lot of interesting characters from Alien, Mutants.. while TR2012 changed them into robotic soldiers. 

Verdict: TR1990's story was more intriguing; TR2012 gives a fresh new perspective overall. Therefore, if we don;t compare, both individuals are quite well in term of action. 



Characters
 Main actors - Colin Farrell and Arnold Schwarzenegger were playing totally similar characters. TR2012 gave a visual superior in action; TR1990 was totally 18PL with blood-shed scene of extreme violence including body explosion, gruesome technology. In this case, I prefer the later one (18PL) while TR2012 is more to (PG13)...hahahaha, no doubt Colin Farrell is kinda hot and sexy in this movie; but, to be truthful, Arnold's acting was so much better than Colin Farrell (@@) ~ Surprised!!! 

 Verdict: Arnold's performance was exceptional great; Colin needed to show more emotional struggle ~



Main Actress  - Kate Beckinsale and Sharon Stone were playing the pure evil wives in this case. But, the twist was that Kate Beck was the main antagonist who kept chasing; But, Sharon Stone sadly was the supportive role in this case; however, her performance was stunning as well. 

Verdict: Kate Beckinsale is my goddess; her acting was terrific as she was totally showing us the Underworld Killer style. Sharon Stone was amazing as well and her action moves were not outdated at all!!!!~  

Overall, if looking at them not as the remake and original, both movies are quite okay as they are unique in the storyline. However, looking them otherwise, TR1990 was actually better than TR2012 in my humble opinion. So, what do you think???? Do you recall what you watch (^^)??? Here is the link by some youtube user comparing both versions, quite interesting too (^^)




Images sources are found here:
  1. http://insidepulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Total_Recall_41.jpg
  2. http://www.wildsoundmovies.com/images/total_recall_1990_poster.jpg
  3. http://www.thewallpapers.org/download/59758/total-recall-wallpaper
  4. http://www.ifc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/080312-total-recall.jpg
  5. http://www.thewallpapers.org/download/59772/total-recall-wallpaper
  6. http://img1.bdbphotos.com/images/orig/8/5/85phcokx1hd7p5cd.jpg







Monday, August 20, 2012

Spaghetti Farm's Where? @ Midvalley

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It had been a while since I went go Midvalley after my graduation because currently rotting in Ipoh. Anyhow, I remembered last year Puasa Month, my friend and I went to Spaghetti Farm at Midvalley. It was not easy to get a place that time. Kenny Rogers, Fish Market, Nando...were all booked. We managed to get a spot at Spaghetti Farm. Actually, the place was quite nice with great ambient.

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The price of the food was reasonable as well. With soup and drink, the set dinner was fine. Moreover, they provided chili powder and cheese powder.

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Looking at the spaghetti, I thought the food would be great. But, to my dismay, the taste was not that great at all; perhaps, it was because a lot of customers, but, the quality must be maintained. Despite the good service provided, the taste mattered the most. These days, I went to the same place;however, it was found that the restaurant was closed or moved?

Anybody knows where is this restaurant now? Or, I was having illusion of my own (^^)???






Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Job Hunting Is Never Easy - Advice Needed

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It had been more than a month since my graduation. Ever since then, I have been looking for job non-stop. Despite graduated in a Master Degree, it seems to be futile in searching for a job for me ~ I wonder why~ Most of my friends already found some fantastic jobs; only a few left (including me) still hanging around. I don't mind sitting at home; but the peer pressure is really enormous. 

The Reasons I Couldn't Find A Job
  1. Speed - some of my coursemates already applied job way before graduation. Yes, in this competitive world, we have to be fast (><)
  2. Timing - currently a lot of universities just had their graduations; therefore, this means more people fighting for the same position. 
  3. Interview skill - I wonder, is my communication skills that bad? I think my confidence is getting lower ....lower....lower....Will I die without a job (@@)?????
  4. Technical skill - I believe my results are quite fine. But, still it is so hard to get an interview....
  5. Choosy - I don't think I am, I applied any jobs on Jobstreet but it takes forever to get a reply; after waiting month long, it just stated that position closed (@@)..Heart-broken......
  6. Resume - Is it my resume not nice? Haizzzzz~~~~~
Until now, I got only 4 interviews with no feedback. Perhaps, it is time for me to rethink, replan, revise my previous action plans. Maybe, I am still lacking of interview skills here ........Anyhow, if you have any job related to environmental or chemical engineering, please just leave a commment.....Or, better stilll, give me some good advice in job hunting....(><) Hopefully, one day, I will dance like the dancing light in the picture. Nice illumination using a cloth (^^)