Friday, July 16, 2010

Obsessing about obsession

It's a sad thing in life where you have to obsess about something. But we never do get over it, do we? I'm sure, we've all been addicted to something. It probably feels good to do so. But with obsession, comes desperation.


I've been a little obsessing about certain things. But not of the little things like chocolate or watching a tv show. It's kind of a relationship obsession. I've been seeing relationships between people in a different way. More or else trying to learn a thing or two about why and who. Yes, I know, you have no idea.


But that's a good thing. Because, you see, when you're going through almost the same routine, seeing the same people, you tend to realize about things which matter between you and your pals. You want to build trust. Just like what I'm doing with you right now. I'm trying to build trust with you.


But, what is obsession? It's something insane. It's something when you know you can't get over it in a short period of time. It's about losing control. Letting loose. But is it good? Or bad? Or maybe.. good and bad?


There are times when we feel the need to know the meaning of it all. Why? How? Just like Einstein, some way or another, we'll certainly feel a little "edgy" and excite ourselves over petty things. Like what, you may ask? Well, ask yourself! Everyone has obsessions. What's yours?


It's definite that we'll never get over it. NEVER. We may get over it after some time. But we never do get over it. So, what now? What's the point then? Take a breather. Listen to your heart, and let it guide you.


What's your take on all this? E-mail me at adler_ng@hotmail.com. Or you could just say it out aloud in the shoutbox.
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Review of The Week!

Movie : The Avengers (2012)

Awe-inducing, funny and action-packed, this could be the superhero movie of the year (not that there are many).


It is unusual for directors to modify the genre of superhero movies. To be precise, if we are looking for some popcorn entertainment, Joss Whedon could have easily turned this into a full-blown alien-versus-superhero affair (that actually would not be too bad). Interestingly to note however, he does not. With an affinity to blend action scenes with tongue-in-cheek humor, he balances the tone of the movie to be both rewarding and most definitely, superhero-themed.

There are plenty of noteworthy things you can brag about this movie. The cinematography, the script, the visuals, the cast, the production design. Surely though, there would be one or two flaws, but they are not really meant to be called 'flaws' per se. Bending the laws of physics, 'saving the world' is saving the US and how Hulk manages to comply to orders are just some of the minor 'flaws'. These are probably things that you would just like to ignore for the sake of giving the director the benefit of the doubt.

It is quite evident that Whedon has made this film his own. He incorporates humor into almost every scene, as if things are not to be taken too seriously in the world of The Avengers. And it should be like that. Again, the emphasis on superhero movies usually lie on destruction, life-saving and personalization of characters. But here, there is some of that, but not completely. No chessy lines. No rushed pacing. No cliche-ridden narrative. (Just Loki speaking in a not-so-sharp English accent.)

The movie can also be likened to last year's Deathly Hallows (Part 2); a lot of hype, and duly delivered. At least we could expect how the last Harry Potter movie was meant to be : an emotional, epic battle. The Avengers did deliver but there is something different to the whole theme that somehow manages to change our view on how superhero movies should be in the future. Is it Robert Downey Junior's Shakespearean jab at Thor? Or is the excellent cinematography of sticking to single shots instead of quick-fire editing? Heck, it could even be Scarlett Johansson's semi-obscene display of bust. Anyhow the movie is a success, most definitely.


Unprecedented, now that is one word to decribe Joss Whedon's take on a superhero movie.


Personally*... Stay in your seats till the end; there are rumors that an extra scene is added to the US version of The Avengers, for compensation of the late release.

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