I Forgot

This is a followup to the previous blog. I forgot that I should pray.






He has a plan.

And wait I shall.

My Choices Since...

AtHo told me that I must be crazy. I can even reject a hot one.



I long for and yet should never have. In the long run, I should be right. It's fair for all.





I wanna congrat them. Truly.

To the both of them, and the one to destroyed everything.

This is a dot. Now draw the lines.

God's Plan

I feel like dying inside.

But a part of me says that He has a plan for me. So I shall practice patience.

It's okay I think.

"Only Broken Hearts truly know how to Smile and What it's about."

DO NOT COPY THE ABOVE LINE. IT IS ALREADY WRITTEN INTO "HONG KONG STREET"

Nothing But the Truth

Along with those I cannot wait for:



Women in men's shoes. What's not for me to love?

College Saga

It may be a repost, College Saga rocks!

I just watched it again recently and it still tickles me.

Here's all four episodes:

A New Set of Fans

Four years ago, Abrams said it's time for new fans and a new generation of people to be exposed to it.

Now, he has turned one of the most driest sci-fi franchises into something very accessible.

Along with Slumdog Millionaire and Valkyrie, I cannot wait for this:



Time to be a fan, again...

Harsh City/ The Children Proposed Opening

I always love opening credits that sets the audience on the world that they are going to watch in.

'The Kingdom' "Opening Sequence" @ Yahoo! Video

Remember RoboCop? Even a little of I, Robot.

I wrote Harsh City and The Children opening this way. Right away, the mood is set.

From Shrek

Fatalism

I realize that I have strong fatalism in me, especially when I write love stories. The more romantic I am, the more the characters will never be together.





So do I still pine?




Do I?

Hai!

"Heard within grapevines,
A secret I been keeping,
Love unjustified"

The Miami of Asia

Pattaya, I'm coming soon.

So what's after Solace?

These are the two films I cannot wait for...





I always love Bryan Singer and Danny Boyle.

To all PC users, a MTV

Switch to Mac!

Reminder

It was brought to me at an unexpected timing in the dark.

"Learn to forgive."

Short Film - Happy

This film rocks!

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PAST speaking to the PRESENT

This is an email I wrote to myself a year ago. I just received it:



Dear JD,

I figure that the FutureMe.org is on US schedule, so I send you this email a day earlier.

By the time you read this, you should be studying or getting involved in a feature already. You still have a list of things to do.

1. Time for you to review what's going on for Batch: Ten.
2. Call Juan Foo.
3. Time to carry the strength to forgive those who hurt you. You know who the two are.
4. Listen to New Radicals.
5. Go catch the movies.
6. Donate blood - help others. Call the Singapore General Hospital to arrange an appointment. You got the number in your phone.
7. Buy something simple for your superiors, even though they are nasty. We are all still human deep inside.

Here's something if you have free time for:

1. Go to Sentosa and remember the fireworks
2. Go to a spa.
3. Take a swim.

Write a new to-do list into the future two years from now. Do it.

Enjoy the rest of the week,
JD from the past
8th Dec 2005



Man, what a trip.

WASSSUP! part 2

As requested:



The original.

WASSSUP!

Nice present day touch to an old ad concept.

Of All the Gin Joints...

A sudden hello, leads to a sudden Casablanca.



What a life as Pip.

I may love Crime, but Casablanca, is my all time favorite.





Oh no, will I start writing tragic love tales?

Fincher's Ad

I always love the clash of two titans in any stories. David Fincher's Nike Ad is damn awesome!



I almost cried.

Oh how I miss it...

I miss Crime. 

First draft of Thunder Boys submitted. After tackling my Chapman assignments, I should head back to The Children Chronicles. 

Here's the line up:

The Moment leads to:
The Children
Untitled Kidnapping Project
Interrogator
Monique
Harsh City
The Commission
Hong Kong Street

It'll take a lifetime to create this universe.

Maybe more...

Gun Barrel Walk part II

Just because it was mentioned last night as the gang and I tried to list all the Bond films.

Stickman!

It's very smart, not like the Chinese Xiao Xiao version.

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Total six episodes so far...

Up My Alley

One of the perfect references for Monique:



Easily one of the best films I watched this year.

As found on Yahoo

Cat:

Ninja Cat @ Yahoo! Video

Where can I get one like that?

Goodbye Cool Hand Luke

RIP

Paul Newman.

He was 83

Suits and Action

Pushed back a week and already I can't wait...

V for...?

Too funny.

Part Daft, Part Chemical

I'm no fan of Justin Lin yet, but thanks to the marketers or editors of Fast & Furious, I'm a new fan of the group Does It Offend You, Yeah?

This is We Are Rockstars



I have been Youtubing their videos.

Upcoming

Perhaps I should be more clear. Here are the projects that I'm writing on now:

Early Oct - Thunderboys
Nov - Goodbye WKW
End Dec - Untitled Kidnapping Project/ Untitled Horror Project

All are tentative.

Deadline

Work is piling up, and one of them has an unrealistic deadline.

God, help me.

Internet Refugee Still

School started. I still don't have internet.

God, this is tough...

Start Popping the Pain Killers

Did I just piss in my pants?

Script Rant

It's crazy. I'm assigned to "smarten" up a sports script.

It's like making a drama intense Rocky from a stupid screenplay like Bring It On.

Lots of pimping, adjustments and "zhng"ing to be done.

The next few days could be interesting...

Home

Where I am now, still haven't feel like Home.

Since Harsh City...

After writing one, I realized that my love for political thrillers increased.

This is the trailer for Body of Lies:

No Recovery

I'm not getting better. I should see a doctor soon.

Last 30 Seconds for Real

Grinning like a school girl, I just can't wait.

RIP Chef

Isaac Hayes.

He was 65.

Back from Nepal

Am very weak. Mostly due to my weak stomach reacting to two weeks of Nepali food. Meanwhile, I have uploaded photos here.

Will tell about it in person soon.

RIP Mac

One of my favorite comedians.

Rest in Peace, Bernie Mac

Alright, I'm going...

off to Nepal!

Say goodbye to this JD Chua cos when he returns...














He just might be a different person...



Coming Soon

Panadol is useless

For me, down a can of Red Bull followed by a bottle of mineral water in one go, feel like shit for five minutes, go pee and all set.

Headache's gone.

(Works for me but do not try anyway.)

Friend and His/Her Partner

I am generally sadden today. Someone I highly regarded as a good friend may not longer be of the same person as his partner has to control him. It's also sad to see that all his phones, online accounts and his friendship with others are controlled by her too.

Since her, I hardly had guys' kopi hangout with him.

I received a very rude email from her during lunch. She accuses me of things I am not and removes my friend from me.

What the hell?

What sparked the matter was stupid and it has past us since it was so long ago.

I shouldn't pursue this matter since the other friends all agree, we tried to help, but she is just too rude about it. Like the rest, I am going to apologize and forget this "imprisoned by love" friend.

All these are my point of view and I shouldn't judge anymore as that relationship is solely between him and her. I may be wrong about it.

And this love must be a bliss for him, so I shall step aside.

I still wish him all the best with his love and life. (edited, thanks for bring this up about the pun) And his brother too, I hope he is recovering well from his sickness.

iTwit

Just to let you guys know, I twitter. Search for "jdchua"

Words of a Wise Man

I was recalling my days as a lifeguard. There's this security guard I always speak to. I call him PeM.

At the age of sixty plus, I asked him how would he like to retire. He said that he would rather work till the day he dies. I was pretty surprised. Wouldn't he want to travel and see the world?

"What's after that?" he asked.

I told him that he can stay home and work on his hobbies or whatever he likes to do. PeM counts it as equal as waiting for death or waiting to be sick and die.

That surprised me also.

He explains thus, that a person is the most desperate and depressed is when he is sick and unable to do anything. He should be able bodied and work like the rest of the world.

What he said, changed me.

In The End...

Bitten by emotion, I chose.

That's it. Walk away, don't come to me for help for I will never be this forgiving again.

A Cold Dish

God will never approve of this. And I know I will pay for it.










But I can't deny, that revenge actually feels good.
And I'm letting the deed fit the crime. My way.

I apologize Ct, you stopped being a twenty year friend the moment you cheated my money.

Hail Sam Lake

Thanks to the writer Sam Lake, we can all feel blue the right way when it rains like all the angels in heaven decided to take a piss at the same time.

Part 1:


Part 2:


And finally, the movie:

QT presents...

Even in distribution, QT is being QT.

Zombie Waves

Sometimes before I sleep, I have been playing boxhead.


They'll never take me alive!!!!!

WKW

I'm writing a short film about our fourth president, Dr. Wee Kim Wee. Yes, it's not a crime story.

It's a political-friendly drama about a man's observation of our beloved president.

Get Yourself High

Origins of the Chemical Brothers music video!



I would really wish I can make a kungfu movie in a soundstage whereby the background is painted.

44 Years of Gun Barrel Walks

Time to salute to the art directors and designers of Bond.













(Note on this intro: Sorry guys, couldn't find the original. This is the remixed version.)
















(Note on this intro: This is my first Bond film in the cinema.)




(Note on this intro: This is my favorite opening titles in the series. In my books the best design.)










Let us all wait eagerly for the 22nd Bond.

22nd

I love the rebooted Bond:

Like Casino Royale, I kept watching the trailer over and over again. And the actual film didn't disappoint. I watched it twice, a hard feat for me to do that.

I still prefer Bourne though.

Here's something for fun:

Kanye Hands

You guys remember Daft Hands? Here's a recap:



Well, this is not exactly the same internet meme of one take, but it's still pretty cool:

Chapman University + Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Yep, i'm applying for BFA in Creative Producing.

So for the next few days, I am shoving all screenwriting gigs aside to do a write up for enrollment for this course.

Pray for me!

New Hero

Michael Winterbottom.

Since Code 46, I have been looking out for his works. I love what his documentary touch has done for A Mighty Heart.



Added to the list with Michael Mann, Johnnie To, Paul Greengrass and such...

Flash MX lessons in thoughts

Boy, Flash is hard. Maybe I should start taking lessons so that I can save Batch: Ten's budget on the website.

Back to the old Timer

When I move house...When I move house...When I move house...When I move house...

Horror is my Next Short Genre

Help me here, should I do a short screenplay on horror love story, or a horror story based on parent and child? This is when I take a trip away from my Untitled Kidnapping Project.

I always let music help motivate me to write, so I chose this one:

Kruder & Dorfmeister: Gone


Maybe you guys can help me too.

Stan Winston

He was 62.

Rest in peace.

Still Haunted

On nights that I cannot sleep, I am haunted by what JnTe did. I just recently heard the bad mouthing about me going on about how I didn't do it his way.

Well you mofo, that's because CYo and I paid for it you bloody prima donna.

And when I can sleep, I really wished I couldn't wake up.

Each day I grow really pissed off. And each day, I'm itching for the fist fight. Maybe him paying back the damages will not be enough. I wanna break his jaw, the one that holds the bad mouthing.

I pray for that day to come when I can really punch you in the face.







Several times.






Over.





That will possibility be the best way for me to move on.

Prima Donnas as explained by wiki:
Legendarily, these "prima donnas" (prime donne in Italian) were often regarded as egotistical, unreasonable and irritable, with a rather high opinion of themselves not shared by others. Although whether they are truly more vain or more hot-tempered than other singers (or than any other people in the opera houses) is not substantiated, the term often signifies a vain, obnoxious and temperamental person who, although irritating, cannot be done without.

Read it here.

As long as I live, and I hear your name, I will try whatever means to put you out of work I am involved in.

The Story of Snake thus far...

This is a retrospective of his story and Metal Gear.

A summary before his big end:

Software Love

Celtx 1.0 is released.

And I love the new features which includes notes attaching and adapt to comic panels. A must try for screenwriters/producers.

Watch tour here.

Money & Friends

Should I borrow a huge sum of money to a friend I have known for twenty-two years?

Should I?

Soundtrack Inspiration

Written Monique with Peace Orchestra playing on Youtube.

Monique's End

After three and a half months, the 120 page screenplay is completed.

It focuses on two characters. One being Yan from The Moment returns in this story. The other being Wen, a fugitive on the run after committing a murder in the quiet Hong Kong Street.

I have spent too much time in front of my computer writing. I am getting fat. I should get some exercise.

My next screenplay will be inspired by this:

Working the "hard life" theme, this story has no working title yet. But yes, it's Crime again. I can't wait to start writing.

Sarah Conner?

My God, the television series of Terminator is nothing but a high budget version of Power Rangers.

I expected so much more.

Monique

I'm rather glad that I got positive feedback about Monique (previously entitled Hong Kong Street).

Now for the mainstream ending.

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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Haunted by Memory/Scene from Monique

Every single day, I am still being haunted by what JnTe did to destroy my *baby*. I bury myself with imagines of the streets between the city and the roads.

Meanwhile, here's something from the manuscript Monique (Working Title):

INT. BASEMENT CAR PARK - DAY

They are looking at a dead body of a girl contorted into the boot of the car.

. STEVEN
. You alright?

Yan had seen enough and marches down the basement heading out.

Steven follows her.
They pass MICHAEL. He is an officer, in his late forties, from the Criminal Investigation Division who is assigned to the case.

. MICHAEL
. I hope you can sleep well tonight.

Yan pushes him out of her way.


I am still very pissed off! From now on, I will make sure I work with a team player, not a team member with ego problems!

Following Up on Mann & Depp

This is such a happy end from this post.

Michael Mann and Johnny Depp actually raced to get this done.

Who knew it will turn into Public Enemies?

From Mann's choice for the Director of Photography, he is working with Dante Spinotti again. It could be Mann back on film.

I really can't wait for it.

By the way, in strange events, Cain has convinced me to shoot my night scenes of Monique on film.

I Come with the Rain

That's what I love about this film:

Huge cast, imperfect characters, crime, desperation, violence -

I Come With The Rain Trailer
Uploaded by LagodeBarro

Massive Attack has always been a favorite reference for soundtracks.

It's so different from Scent of the Green Papaya. Can't wait to see it.

Old People Talk

Just what the hell are we talking about?

Copy the links to find out!


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WEEeeeeeeee!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysmWKTpoblc
Film Junkie got the old logo!
WEEeeeeeeee!!! u go check the link i gave u then u see whether u remember this drama not
Film Junkie dun remember lah, i remember the song thought
WEEeeeeeeee!!! wah lau
WEEeeeeeeee!!! CLASSIC MAN!!!
Film Junkie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3UGParFHjY
WEEeeeeeeee!!! WAH LAU!!!
WEEeeeeeeee!!! yah i was toking about this VOLLEYBALL 1!!!!!
WEEeeeeeeee!!! knn!!!
WEEeeeeeeee!!! the other gal is Chen Xiu Huan
Film Junkie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9PHaeRX9uU
WEEeeeeeeee!!! i now letting Chris see
WEEeeeeeeee!!! he also BUAY TAHAN LIAO!!!!!
Film Junkie now everything retro
4/24/2008 12:55:48 AM siew hua has been added to the conversation.
Film Junkie retro siao



And it went on and on between the old people talk through MSN.

Peeing from my nose

Yes, that means I'm sick and stuck with a runny nose.

I still have "Monique" to finish.

The Unbeatables Boxset

I just wish that there's a DVD boxset on the first season of The Unbeatables. I really miss the drama series.

I hope I don't have to settle for this for long.

The Old Kind

After years of watching films with inner conflicted characters, heavy talkies or plot twists, I kinda miss the late 80s Hollywood films where they just bomb everything.

Just high speed chases, gun firing, slow motion, cheesy one-liners and explosions.

Hmm...

More Ads from Home!!!

Looking for inspiration? Look no further than the ads from home!











Sorry, not all got subs.

Hmm...

This is taken by Kristy, my child actress' mother, at a wrap party of The Invisible Children.


Refer to this post.

Benz's answer to BMW Films

The Porter:



I just found one in the series.

La caida de Edgar

Lol!

How can an ordinary video become such a huge spoof hit?

Street Fighter:


Mortal Kombat:


Star Wars:


Mario Bros:

Reminder from the Past

I am reminded of how I hate speed writing since the days of Harsh City.

But at the same time, I'm rather excited about it.

Rest In Peace Mr. Heston

RIP

Charlton Heston was 84

Zombie Love

Along the same vein as this post.

Bent - Magic Love
Spreading Love the zombie way!



Why the hell didn't I make any MTV soon?

Beyond the Last Limit

I was gone smashed last night at a wrap party. I realized a few stuff.

When you're drunk,
1. Suddenly you need to control yourself like a 3rd person game.
2. Handheld is more Handheld.
3. A constant urge to sway.

Whoa. Thank God I have no hangovers.

The Conspiracy I like to Have

I want I want I want I want I want!



Even Paul Oakenfold is involved!

They Lied...

My jaw dropped to the floor.