When does one conform to what the norms dictate? And when does he need to stand up for what he believes in? John Keating, the character played by Robin Williams in the movie Dead Poets Society, teaches his students in an unorthodox manner. Inspiring them to go after what their heart desire, even if it [...]
Tags: achieve, aspire, carpe diem, Dead Poets Society, dream, fight, inspiration, Movie, Robin Williams, Roy, seize the day, unorthodox
No doubt about it, Jaden Smith has the comedic flair of his Dad, Will Smith. He could be even better, given the right projects and training. And Jacky Chan hasn’t lost his touch. Not a bit. Like what I said in my other blog, I didn’t care that it was Kung Fu and that the [...]
Tags: Beijing, China, competitin, Dre Parker, Jacky Chan, Jaden Smith, Karate Kid, Kung Fu, martial arts, Movie, Mr. Han, training, triumph, underdog
The plot isn’t really new, with the main character, Hiccup, trying to fit in and become a full pledge Viking. Adding more challenge to him is his father Stoic, the leader of the Vikings, who believes that he doesn’t have it in him to become a Viking. If only he could kill one dragon, Hiccup [...]
Tags: dragon slayer, dragons, E.T. Mac & Me, friendship, hero, Hiccup, How to Train Your Dragon, movie review, Night Fury, Stoic, Toothless, Vikings
I grew up watching Jacky Chan in training – Snake In The Eagle’s Shadow and Drunken Master and seen how he transformed from a weakling into a martial art expert. Each time incorporating his brand of comedic flair that became his trademark. I must say that I enjoyed watching him during his ‘trainings‘ then than [...]
Tags: 1984, Drunken Master, high school, Jacky Chan, Jaden Smith, Karate Kid, kung fu movies, Mr. Miyagi, Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, trainings, Will Smith
It was Angel’s birthday, and as I promised, I took her to a movie together with Ralph Emerson and Edgar Allan. Her choice was Bedtime Stories starring Adam Sandler and am I glad of her choice. All I can say is WOW! The movie is full of metaphors, similes and other figuratively written dialogues. Personally, [...]
Tags: Adam Sandler, Bedtime Stories, bugsy, catch fire, coincidence, Disney, fantasy, fire, guinea pig, hero, hotel business, metaphor, Movie, notthingham, reality, similes, Skeeter
