After reading all those rave reviews of the movie online, I know I have to watch this one.
Also, I have watched the first two, why should I sit this one out?
SYNOPSIS
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum Trivia
Directed by: Chad Stahelski
Produced by: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee
Production companies: Thunder Road Pictures, 87Eleven Productions
Distributed by: Summit Entertainment
Running time: 131 minutes
Rating: R (pervasive strong violence, and some language)
Halle Berry broke three ribs while filming the movie. And already there is a talk about its next chapter in the form of a text message 'You have served. You will be of service. John Wick: Chapter 4 is coming – May 21, 2021'
Budget: $55 million
Box Office: $92.2 million
Metascore:74
IMDb: 8.2/ 10
Tomatometer: 88%
After he killed Santino on the Continental ground, he is now declared as an 'excommunicado' and a bounty of $14 million is placed by the High Table for his life. As an 'excommunicado', he no longer eligible for assistance of any kind by anyone.
With no one to turn to, John retrieves a crucifix necklace and a "marker" medallion from a secret book in the New York Library. From there, he tries to locate The Director while running from the assassins along the way. He locates The Director, a woman from his past, who accepts the crucifix as a "ticket" for safe passage to Casablanca, Morocco.
That is not gold, and I only accept gold.
This is carbon-free - I only have to be mindful of its dungs
An adjudicator from The High Table comes and demands Winston to give up his position at the Continental in 7 days as a fine for assisting John Wick. She also meets with the Bowery King and demands the same from him.
In Casablanca, John meets Sofia who later brings him to Berrada, to answer John's question of The Elder's whereabouts. In return for the direction, Berrada asks for one of Sofia's dogs, which he shoots when Sofia refuses. This rages Sofia and she shoots Berrada which leads to John and her have to fight their way out of the place and flee to the desert.
Left alone at the desert, John makes his way until he collapses from exhaustion. One of The Elder's men found him. Pleading for his life, The Elder orders him to kill Winston if he wishes to live. John agrees and allows to head back to New York, but not before he shows his commitment by severing his finger and gives his wedding ring to the Elder.
I do not expect such a gathering, with dogs
Meanwhile, The Adjudicator makes her way around New York and recruits Zero to assist her. They visit The Director and the Bowery King and maimed them as a penance for their sins of assisting John.
How will John complete his mission this time?
MY REVIEW
Plot: 4.5/ 5.0 Well, what can you expect. Of course, John will survive this one too. I think there is nothing or anyone who can kill him. Owh. Was it just me or I think that the earlier fighting sequence (at the house with lots of guns and knives) was a bit slow and seemed rehearsed? I like it more when John resolves to his guns - I don't think he is a martial art type of assassin. On another note, Halle Berry kicks ass!
Cast: 4.9/ 5.0 I love everyone here - the original cast are all here.
Will I watch it again: Believe it or not, I have watched this one, twice. Told you, I don't mind watching a movie with the right people.
The pictures are taken from IMDb and other sources on the Internet. Thank you.
For as long as I can remember, Superman is the best and the strongest hero and the planet saviour that I know. And as time moves on, more and more superhero joins him in the Earth-saving mission.
And along with that, the number of villains also grow.
But what will happen if the real deal behind Superman being sent to Earth was to seize the Earth instead of saving it?
SYNOPSIS
Brightburn Trivia
Directed by: David Yarovesky
Produced by: James Gunn, Kenneth Huang
Production companies: Screen Gems, Stage 6 Films, Troll Court Entertainment, The H Collective
Distributed by: Sony Pictures Releasing
Running time: 90 minutes
Rating: R (horror violence/bloody images, and language)
A horror take on the Superman origins/mythos.
The middle school scenes were shot at the now-defunct Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge, Georgia. This is the same location used for both Hawkins Middle and Hawkins High Schools in seasons 1 and 2 of Stranger Things (2016).
Budget: $7 million
IMDb: 6.7/ 10
Tori & Kyle Breyer has been trying to have a child but to no avail. So, when a meteor falls near their farm with a baby inside, it is like an answer to their prayers. They adopt the baby and name him Brandon.
Year later, while helping his father on their farm, Brandon discovers that he has superhuman strength when he accidentally throws the lawn mower. That same night, he sleepwalks into their barn, towards a basement where his parents hide the meteor he arrived in.
It is not good to bring a baby into the wood at night time, or anytime at all
Kyle finds that Brandon grows more disobedient toward him and Tori but Tori chooses not to see it, dismissing it as a sign of puberty. One day, Kyle discovers Brandon chewing on a fork.
When Tori finds strange drawings on Brandon's book, she asks Kyle to have puberty and girls talk with Brandon. Taking him on a hunting expedition, they talked about puberty and girls. That same night, someone enters into Caitlyn's bedroom and messes with her laptop. Caitlyn is a girl that Brandon likes.
During a trust fall exercise at school, Brandon's classmates do not catch him and let him fall. Caitlyn calls him a pervert as she suspects that Brandon was the one in her bedroom before. Angry at the accusation, Brandon breaks Caitlyn's hand when she tries to lift him up.
Are you learning Kryptonian at school?
This is my best pyjama for the slumber party
Oh my. Why is this new contact lenses so hard to remove?
Brandon visits Caitlyn at home but her mother sends him out. That night, Brandon dresses up and taunts Caitlyn's mother and kills her. And that's the start of horrifying haunts by Brandon towards anyone that displeases him, his family included.
Who is Brandon and why is he here on Earth?
MY REVIEW
Plot: 4.8/ 5.0 You can expect the start of the story will be the same as Superman's. And that all changes when Brandon discovers his strength. It was all twists from there on. This is like the total opposite of Superman and makes you wonder if this is the real mission of Superman?
Cast: 4.9 /5.0 I applaud Jackson A. Dunn for such a great performance as Brandon. Brandon is a kid with little words but his expressions were superb!
Will I watch it again: Yes, I don't mind watching it again.
The pictures are taken from IMDb and other sources on the Internet. Thank you.
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Citarasa Malaysia for Iftar @ Kontiki Restaurant, The Federal Hotel
I remembered attended a 'buka puasa' event @ Kontiki Restaurant, The Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur last year and its vast space and a mammoth spread of delicious delicacies.
So, when I was invited to another 'buka puasa' event there, it was an invitation that I received without the slightest hesitation.
With 'Citarasa Malaysia' for its theme this year, Kontiki Restaurant boasts over 100 authentic kampung delicacies and traditional delights complemented with favorite local flavors. With such a mammoth spread, I know I will be pleasantly surprised with its taste too.
Of course not. I might have to make more visits here soon to try them all.
My Review
Taste :4.9/5.0 It was tasty, not too spicy and the food is hot.
Variations:5.0/ 5.0Over 100 dishes, it was impossible to taste in one go.
Speed to replenish:5.0/5.0 The food was replenished immediately - so there was no empty food container before 9 pm.
Staff:5.0/ 5.0 Very friendly and superfast to assist
Value for money:4.5/ 5.0 This is just me comparing to other deals that offer well below RM100.
As usual, The Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur have also invited some kids from Pusat Jagaan Kasih Murni to enjoy the breaking of fast. This is one act of goodness that I applaud and hope that this tradition will continue.
Thanks Zharif for this pic
Citarasa Malaysia with the Malaysian Hospitality by the Kontiki Restaurant, The Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Aptly nicknamed A'bloom, I was among the lucky Althea Angels to have been given the chance to first give these amazingly beautiful and eye-catching beauty glam squad a go!
At first impression, I would like to say that A'bloom brings fresh and bright colours into my beauty regime and brings FUN into it!
A'bloom Masks
Having super sensitive skin is not a joke and the struggle is real. I have tried so many methods, treatments and products to curb the problem.
After referring to the super know-it-all (Read: Google), I learn to strategize my skin treatment. I start using a face mask as I learn that face masks are the perfect skin care treatment to help with my skin care concerns. The right face mask can help hydrate skin, remove excess oils and help improve the appearance of my pores. They’re also an excellent way to help pull out impurities. Another advantage of wearing a face mask: the feeling of being pampered like you’re at a spa from the comfort of your own home.
Introducing 4 quirky, fruity and juicy variants of the mask into the A'bloom squad, these masks are armed with its own goodness to suit one's skin needs.
CLAIMS
Great antioxidant
Better pH balance property
Provides better hydration
MY REVIEW
Have tried the 'Water-Me-Long' Moisturizing Watermelon Mask and 'Sparkle-Me-Bright' Brightening Lemon Lime Mask
It is very juicy - it packs a great punch of hydration to the face
I love that the essence is also abundance - I have always love rubbing the essence to the face right after taking off the mask
For only RM15 (10 sheets), this is the most affordable, most juicy and a must-have by all
I know for a fact that these amazing masks might be sold out, but please do a regular check-in to purchase your stock here > [A'bloom Masks]
A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster
Begone, Blackheads!
My war against blackheads has been a long one. Name all the methods - you bet I have used and tried them all. Up to a point, I thought just let it be because I was exhausted for some of the treatments are either painful, time-consuming or expensive.
Then a saviour arrives in the form of Althea Korea who introduces A’bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster as a member of its beauty range. This amazing magic stick helps to curb blackheads, whiteheads and dead skin for daily care.
CLAIMS
Natural BHA ingredient helps to deep pore cleanse by exfoliating the dead skin cells.
Apricot seed powder helps to remove excessive sebum.
Charcoal will absorb the dirt in the pores.
Tea tree leaf oil helps to soothe as well as prevent any redness and irritations on the skin
MY REVIEW
I have only been using it once a week for almost a month now
Of course, it didn't immediately clear all blackheads, whitehead and dead skin cells but I noticed that it does lessen them
I love that it will only take me about a minute every time - superfast and very economic ie only RM16. It could last for a very long time too. [A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster]
A'bloom Meringue Puffs (Giant & Baby)
By now, I think most of you know that I do make up for events (I tried hahaha). And my kind of makeup requires a lot of coverage - that includes all nooks and crannies that are quite hard to reach using the normal sized puff @ beauty blenders. I tried using brushes before but the result is much better using puff @ beauty blenders.
Up to a point, I DIYed my blenders - I cut them into smaller pieces so that I could use them to cover those remote areas.
I think Althea must have heard my curses during one of those makeup sessions as now they have Baby Meringue Puffs as well as Giant Meringue Puffs.
My first thought of these non-latex sponges: too cute and looks so edible!
These puffs can be used either with water or as is. To obtain moist and glossy skin makeup, you can soak the puff with water. Whereas to obtain matte and flawless skin makeup use the puff as is. Me - I use these babies as is.
MY REVIEW
I use these babies as is - with no water as I find my foundation sticks better with no water on the puff
And these babies do grow - as large as 1.5 times bigger than its normal size once you soaked them in water. I've tried it!
The giant meringue puff certainly helps in cutting my time putting the foundation on - the effect is wide coverage.
The baby meringue puff assists me in covering my brows, applying contour cream and under-eye highlighter. Superlove the assistance!
It is super easy to clean too. With its competitive prices (Giant @ RM8 | Baby @ RM11), these adorable meringue puffs should be in your makeup case as it will help you to cut your makeup time. [A'bloom Meringue Puffs]
So there you go beauty lovers. Those are my honest opinions of the latest A'bloom range.
I love that Althea is expanding and having its own beauty product range. And so far, I have been so in love with all its range as it is affordable and well suited to my skin condition. Althea is adding fun into beauty and I love Althea for that!
Just like magic, Althea launches its latest star of a beauty product range, lovingly named A'bloom. And as one of Althea Angels, it is my birthright to attend the launch and to be among the first ones to see the newborn.
With a theme of Pastel and hosted at such a beautiful cafe of Softsrve Ice Cream, Dessert & Balloon Bar at Plaza Arkadia, it is a beauty gathering that I could not miss.
Even before I was selected as one of Althea Angels, I always find that the products sold by Althea were of international quality and very affordable. Most of all, I have never had any skin allergies or reactions towards the products too - thus my trust and love to anything Althea.
Befitting the theme of the launch party, Softsrve Ice Cream, Dessert & Balloon Bar was turned into a beautiful makeup room, complete with a brightly lit makeup table and the place was covered with pink Althea balloons all over. And Althea products were strategically placed and displayed at abundance throughout the cafe.
As usual, Mamasan Tammy Lim prepared tasks to be done by all Althea Angels before we ushered in the latest additions to the Althea A'bloom beauty squad - the tasks that we all love to do! Of course, the task involves drinking and eating the specialities of Softsrve Ice Cream, Dessert & Balloon Bar such as its coffee, tea and waffles with ice cream! It was a task that everyone happily obliged and eagerly taking part in!
After speeches given, we were given time to explore the newly launched beauty products and tools of A'bloom - A'bloom Meringue Puffs (Giant & Baby), A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster and A'bloom Refreshing Skin Mask.
A specially dedicated post for the new stars will be up soon, so do stay tune beauty people!
Again, for all affordable and quality beauty items, just give Althea Korea a go and I know you will love shopping there too.
Last weekend, I managed to squeeze some time after iftar with friends to watch the latest comedy flick, as we do not want to burden our thoughts by watching serious or horror flicks.
Hence, we watched The Hustle, featuring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson.
SYNOPSIS
The Hustle Trivia
Directed by: Chris Addison
Produced by: Roger Birnbaum, Rebel Wilson
Production companies: Pin High Productions, Cave 76 Productions, Camp Sugar Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributed by: United Artists Releasing (US), Universal Pictures
Running time: 94 minutes
Rating: PG-13 (crude sexual content and language)
This is advertised as a remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) starring Steve Martin, Michael Caine and Glenne Headly. "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is actually a remake of Bedtime Story (1964) with Marlon Brando, David Niven and Shirley Jones.
Because the film's PG-13 rating was originally an "R," Rebel Wilson had to go out and argue with the board that the film was no raunchier than similar comedies that had received PG-13 ratings featuring male actors. Her efforts prevailed.
Box Office: $27.2 million
Metascore:36
IMDb: 5.0/ 10
Tomatometer: 15%
Jospehine is a high-class con artist who swindles aristocrats of their luxuries and cash and lives in a villa in Beaumont-sur-Mer. Whereas Penny is a small-time con artist, preying upon men who will fall for her coaxing words for a simple meal and day-to-day cash.
Upon their fated meeting, both tried to outdo each other in every single meet right after. Sensing that Penny will not go away and will further become a hindrance to her 'job', Josephine agrees to take Penny in and teach her a classier way of conning people with a trick or two.
I could also vertical stripes, and look as beautiful as you, too
I am blind, but I can feel
In the midst of coaching and mentoring, both think that one is better than the other. Both of them wants to be the best and to outdo Medusa, the notorious and legendary con artist. So, they made a wager that the first one that manages to pull a USD500K scam job will win the contest and the loser will have to leave town.
And they both set their eyes on a clueless young tech millionaire.
Do you think I could use Grab for this airplane?
Who will succeed?
MY REVIEW
Plot: 4.7/ 5.0. You would think that you understand the movie and know how it ends. But you are wrong. The movie is light, funny and brilliant at the same time.
Cast: 4.8/ 5.0. I agree to the cast members - they are magnificent!
Will I watch it again: Yes, I would!
The pictures are taken from IMDb and other sources on the Internet. Thank you.
