Takashi Miike... oh the hoopla about his movies. "Audition" is usually the one that pops up, a romantic horror flick that garnered international acclaim and quite a following in the West too. Takashi is known for his notorious depiction of scenes in his movies, which revolves in extreme violence and sadistic sexual themes which constantly gives censors a huge pain in the ass. Not that i'm complaining, the nature of these sort of films gives a huge rush of blood in the brain and damn i love it.
"Koroshiya 1"(Ichi The Killer) is my first choice in my exploration of Takashi, a 2001 movie based on a manga series by Hideo Yamamoto. I went for this knowing beforehand how the story revolves, in my experience going through a little in the manga. I was enthralled about the character Ichi, the psychotic individual who goes into crying fits and turns homicidal to the max when he's enraged... and this is where a certain detective manipulates Ichi and together they're on a mission to wipe out the Yakuza clans plying their trades around Japan. The highlight here is that Ichi has no idea whatsoever, only thinking he's revenging on those who bullied him in the past.
But what a disappointment it turned out.... halfway through the film, i was feeling groggy really, the story wasn't as cracked up like it was supposed to be. All the comments i read around forums, the reviews from big name movie sites added the fuel of excitement on it... but they weren't true at all. There was even a publicity stunt made at TIFF,where the viewers were given barf bags as it was said that many people puked watching the graphic scenes the movie had, but to me they weren't those scenes you would vomit your 9 o'clock breakfast and your dinner with. The storyline was just mediocre, the hack and slash were nice at times.... they were taken to look cartoonish in purpose, and that was the only decent touch the movie presents.
In saying all this, i do look forward in watching more of Takeshi's work, as i do feel there's some justice still left to prove that he's one of the most creative filmmakers around. Maybe another "Audition" would do the trick...
Jamie Oliver eat your heart out...
- 11:58 AM
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This is how you work up a masterpiece in the kitchen... nuff said.
Hoodoo Please...
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As i was laughing my ass off watching talkSPORT magazine's videos... one of them taking a shot at Becks much publicized case where he was fondled by an Italian reporter.... my ears caught hearing that David just picked up a serious injury on his Achilles tendon... and right on i was feeling like an ass, just what are the chances is there for David to make it to World Cup?
If he's not on the plane to South Africa, England are going to lose an arsenal that is probably going to decrease their chances of winning the WC, and that is his free-kick and crossing abilities. Sure he has lost a lot of credibility on the pitch, but can anyone deny the exquisite passes he creates and pin-point accuracy in his set pieces? Everyone who follows the Three Lions would remembered his stunner of a free-kick against Greece in the qualifiers... it just shows what a player he is and what an impact it made.
His love for the nation is another thing you wouldn't want to question. At the latter stages of his career, the will and desire is still there and i can bet theres only 40% of the squad has this feeling for the nation. Look at the others, namely Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, even Wayne Rooney.... they always look like scoring and playing their hearts out for their respective clubs, but what about the national team? As if this isn't the only matter to sort out, the scandal of the former captain and the left back for Chelsea is not making things any better. David is miles ahead in terms of involvement compared to these guys.
Do hope you can turn it around David, i'm counting on it though it looks very bleak...
Goldenballs, Hot Places... Kold Places, and the resurgence of Rooney
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What a week this is for football, particular in Manchester United's point of view. The second leg of the knockout stage with Milan brought more just a resounding victory, it featured the return of the prodigal son that is David Beckham, and in his brief cameo, left with the colours of green and gold of Newton Heath wrapped around the neck. It is as though he's elevating his brand game, rather his pitch game and inadvertently become the ambassador for the fans, never mind The Red Knights in overthrowing the Glazers. David, being a fan of Man Utd since his childhood, has boosted the resistance of the Red Army against the Yanks, and it remains to be seen what would this turn into.
Meanwhile, reality starts to bite at C Ron, the predecessor of Goldenballs at his time at OT as his love affair in the white of Madrid is starting to look as a disaster. The blockbuster overhaul made by the prick Florentino Perez is looking more as a joke rather than a serious threat on the other powerhouses in Europe. Guess flashing indiscriminate amounts of Euros ain't gonna bring silverware for the season it seems, only the La Liga in their sights and you can bet your life that Barca ain't gonna hand it away that easily. In the case of the lad from Madeira, he would be having second thoughts now for leaving OT at the prime of his career. Now i duly understand the meaning of "Hot Places" and the "Kold Places" he utters so famously in the Castrol ad.
(Cynical laugh.)
Back to the game at OT, it looks like the rampage by United's No.10 looks unstoppable, no matter which defense is lined up against. Wazza has benefited in huge amounts from the departure of the winking Portuguese peacock, and has added another deadly ammunition in the mix, his heading ability. Known only for his strength and his vast knowledge of the game in the beginning of his time, he's elevated his status as the deadliest center forward for the time being. It certainly looks like it, and what makes it more scary is there's more to come from it. The world would be anticipating next, as the summer looms large and who knows, he might bring glory for the Three Lions at South Africa. Guessing what C Ron would do if that's reality...
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