Rest In Peace

Sydney Pollack.

He was 73.

Sinnerman

Nina Simone's Sinnerman Felix Da Housecat's Heavenly House Mix:

Gone are the Cinema

For those who love Lost or 24, and for those who don't play video games but love the movies, please read anyway.

Just for fun, let's watch the opening for the "DVD Box set" Alone in the Dark first:


For a long time video games tell stories in cinematic ways. i.e. The three act structure, the dynamic camera angles, character driven, etc, etc.

The best example is Metal Gear Solid, Gears of War and Resident Evil. Silent Hill even.

As of today, I have a new love: Alone in the Dark.

For those who love Lost, you will definitely love Alone in the Dark.

It does not just have the cinematic story telling anymore. Instead, it follows television series format. For example: When you start playing, you play by episodes. Once completed, you will play the next one, starting if a recap of the last episode with a little preview of what you will see in this one.

Also, the opening theme plays.

Of course the players can choose to skip it.

Also, players can choose their "DVD" episode. This means that they can skip episodes in case they are unable to survive that stage. The developers have considered about cheating and in order to get to the finale, play everything first.

It is a sign that television is back and has evolved and is influencing the way we tell stories.

Again, for those who don't play video games but love the movies, I strongly urge you to watch this:



Yes, their marketing and style work. I'm sure. I. Will. Play. Alone in the Dark. I am going to love this word: Previously.

FUCKING MIND BLOWING.

Soon, TV will come back to try and take over cinema again.

Phil Harrison Interview:


"Are you safe/sane/sick?"

Another Production Saved!

It feels good to crush unethical producers and directors out there. I should reward myself.

Just when I schedule for a good long sleep...

Construction workers had to drill the roads near my crib.

KNNCBB

Killing the baby

Yes, I'm still trying to kill it in post. Only thing that's stopping me is the amount of work and effort put into it.

Lesson learnt: NEVER WORK WITH PRIMA DONNAS. FUCKING EGOISTIC, VAIN MOTHER F*&#ERS!

I have been so broken hearted over the destruction of it.

Jake and Amir

I love the production value versus the content. Totally, totally enjoyable. Here's three of my favorites:









Watch Jake and Amir here. I'm quite addicted to it.

The Last Mission

Before the remakes take over, here's to Hideo and his end of his legend.



This makes it hard for me to decide, 360's Gears of War I & II, or PS3's Metal Gear Solid 4 - Guns of the Patriots.

Here's a little product endorsement.


"America better sleep soundly while she can..."

Yes, the fans cry too.

Bad Boys 3 - Cheena on Vice

Yep, we should do a spin off.

Picture taken by Wayne Xu

So whatcha gonna do?

Listen to Michael Mann

251 - I forgot how much I miss Bossa Nova

This is the 251st entry: Two hundred and fifty-one are the amount of men Grace Qwek set the record with.

That aside, I realized how much I missed Bossa Nova.

Céu - Concrete Jungle

Shut In

I have written my first attempt at a pure drama for a group of NTU students.

At their screening, I must say that I'm rather proud of them with their end product.

Rough Trailer:


It's nice to hear the audience laugh and gasp for the characters. The heavy applause made me so proud of them.

So here's to Pamela Chong and Emily Qian on a job well attempted and sticking with the 70 percent of the script.

I am glad to be their associate producer/writer.

Screwback

Very well done short film. Story is a little thin, but I love the style.

Screwback:

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