Weekly Recap #2

Okay, i haven't done this in quite a while, but i think it's worth writing. It's the weekly recap thingy that i did back a couple of months ago. I just assumed that somebody really did read what i wrote in this blog. Anyhow, this is the latest scoop on my week:

Movies
I saw just one film on the cinema this week, which is Wanted. I have to say that it's pretty disappointing. They changed the story too much from the comic book. I'm not saying it's a bad adaptation, but it lacks the thrills and excitement of the comic book. I think the story is there, but the execution isn't right. The bullet bending, the train action scene, are wasted. It's full of slow motion, exaggerated action scenes that are out of place. I guess it's better if Bekmambetov uses the conventional hard boiled action like in the first Die Hard movie. That said, i still recommend you to watch this film, solely because of Angelina Jolie's perfect ass.

On the DVD, i'm still going with the Woody Allen marathon that i started a couple of weeks ago. The last of his film that i saw was Play it Again, Sam. I am really surprised with this movie. I thought his best work was in Annie Hall, or Manhattan, but Play it again, Sam actually has more laughs than the movie i mentioned before. I mean, that movie is basically Allen's homage to Casablanca and Humphrey Bogart, but he wrote it perfectly that it fits his comedic style and richly filled one liner that will make you laugh so hard, it hurts. Of course, you have to watch Casablanca first to get the majority of the jokes. Now, Woody Allen has emerged as one of my favorite director, despite some of his weak films during the 90's.

Music
I haven't heard anything new, just some old stuff from Wilco that was released last year, titled Sky Blue Sky. It's a pretty solid album. Highly recommended for those who like easy listening, yet deep and soulful music, with the touch of folksy tune. Meanwhile, i am still in awe after watching Sigur Ros performed live at the Festival Hall last week. It was just beautiful. There's just no right word to describe their music, let alone their live performance. It's safe to say that their live performance is one of the better of all the bands that i've seen performed live.

TV
One show that caught my eye this week is Pushing Daisies. I rarely see a love story on tv medium that i liked. But this one is an exception. This cute little show has its own unique presentation by blending comedy and drama. It mostly attracts me because of the quirky characters, great lines, and adorable chemistry of its cast. The other thing that i liked is Anna Friel. She really got Zooey Deschanel vibe in this show. I found her character to be bearing a resemblance with Audrey Tautou's Amelie. This is definitely a worth watching tv show. At least, this can keep me accompanied while i wait for the fifth season of Lost.

Highlight of the Week
The one thing that would be the highlight of this week is the trailer of Watchmen. Being skeptical at first, the footage and trailers has proven me wrong. The set, costume, even the environment that is captured in the film is like a panel of the comic book. I wonder if the final film will be as good as it looks in the trailer.

It's no secret many people do not believe that Watchmen is filmable, like i said in previous post, including me. This is probably the most complex graphic novel ever written. It deals with complex issues, layers and layers of story, loads of philosophy, and to think that all of it can be packed into two hour long feature is just seem very improbable. This is the book that changed the face of comic industry forever. This is where comic book was acknowledged not only as kid's read, but also as a work of classic literature.

Back to the trailer, i think it really capture the dark world of Watchmen. The characters look very much alive, as well as the set design and the overall feel of the world within the film. And the most interesting part is the soundtrack for the trailer. It's the other version of Smashing Pumpkins' The End is the Beginning is the End, which coincidentally was the soundtrack of the worst superhero movie of all time, Batman and Robin. It's very gloomy, and somewhat managed to set the tone for the trailer. So, here ya go, here's the link to that trailer; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3orQKBxiEg

I'm gonna leave you with a word of advice, READ.THE.GODDAMN.BOOK. It's worth it, believe me. I, myself, had just finished reading it for the sixth or seventh time. And i still got something new every time i read it.