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borrowed a dvd copy from a colleague at work on the movie called “Just Friends”.

This movie was shown years ago, but it’s only now that I was able to watch it again. The last time I’ve seen this was still in the beginning of the YouTube era when I had to open a number of Windows just to buffer the videos to play them continuously. The only problem with this now is that the disc is busted in some parts that I never was able to finish it because it’d get stuck in the middle.

Still, I like this movie cause two of the actors that play are some of my favorites comedians; Anna Faris and Ryan Reynolds really make me laugh at times.

The movie deals with the frustrations of not being able to tell how you feel about the person you love who just happens to be your best friend.

Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) was once an overweight high school geek who’s in love with her best friend, Jamie (Amy Smart) who wanted them to be just friends. 10 years later, all successful and good-looking, he stops by his old town due to some unforeseen events looking after an up-and-coming pop star but a prima donna at heart, Samantha James  (Anna Faris). Chris is able to go back to his past and after a series of unexpected problems, professes back his love for Jamie…

I can relate a lot; maybe because of the process of being turned down by your best friend. Ouch. Just because the other never thought that a platonic bond could still be there after revealing his true feelings. It’s a rare occurence that after talking, the other would feel the same.

I don’t want to be the best friend, I want us to be more.

It makes you realize that in order to move the relationship to move a step farther, you need to get out of the “friend zone”. You should keep a bit of a distance in order to keep her wanting for more. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily apply in all situations; but it does prove a point. As for me, I’m not a friend even anymore so does that give me any chance at all?

We weren’t entirely best friends that we get to be so comfortable sharing rooms but we were close. I wasn’t at all a Loser in class, heck I wasn’t a LOSER; but we connected. And I know I’m getting personal but I hope that if ever our paths will cross again… nah. I’ll just cut this short.

Mind Games
John Lennon

We’re playing those mind games together,
Pushing barriers, planting seeds,
Playing the mind guerilla,
Chanting the Mantra peace on earth,
We all been playing mind games forever,
Some kinda druid dudes lifting the veil.
Doing the mind guerilla,
Some call it the search for the grail,
Love is the answer and you know that for sure,
Love is flower you got to let it, you got to let it grow,
So keep on playing those mind games together,
Faith in the future outta the now,
You just can’t beat on those mind guerillas,
Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind,
Yeah we’re playing those mind games forever,
Projecting our images in space and in time,
Yes is the answer and you know that for sure,
Yes is the surrender you got to let it, you got to let it go,
So keep on playing those mind games together,
Doing the ritual dance inn the sun,
Millions of mind guerrillas,
Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel,
Keep on playing those mind games forever,
Raising the spirit of peace and love, not war,
(I want you to make love, not war, I know you’ve heard it before)

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I just watched the film Across the Universe and I don’t know how I felt afterwards. I can’t really express my thoughts after watching the movie cause I just felt all numb. I couldn’t understand the concept of the whole flick. Of course it’s a bunch of stories all rolled into one; however, I don’t know which one to focus more. If it would be the songs played, or the plot of the story.

Don’t mind me, i’m slow.

I’m just liking the fact of being immersed temporarily into this Beatle-mania frenzy and I like the notion that I’m able to recognize 85% of the songs played. Like most people, I’m a fan of this group of talented musicians and composers. They are after all, THE Beatles.

Strangely enough, the song that I posted here wasn’t played in the movie.

I’ve alway’s wanted to be different. To be a genius, to stand out, or just be able to do something big. But I’m not famous nor do I really have the knowledge. I’m just average, but I know I can do more.
—-

21, starring Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth

I just watched the movie 21, which deals with the story of a group of MIT students who’d frequent the Sin City in order to count cards in the game of black jack; which in turn, they’d generate a whole lot of cash. It’s based on a true story about Jeff Ma, who is also one of the players of that MIT Black Jack team.

I’m not really going to elaborate on what happened in the story cause I’m not that much of a film critic. However, I like the way that it was presented. I mean, it was slow and simple at the beginning and then it went to building up the whole concept of gambling in Las Vegas with all the money and partying. Towards the end of the movie, it went back to Ben Campbell (the lead) narrating his story about his life experience that “dazzled” one of the heads of Harvard. The sudden transition at the end was just all too exciting for me; which left me wanting for more on what happened then. Of course, like every movie that wants you to expect some more, it cuts you before the thrill wears off.

I didn’t find the whole MTV Las Vegas theme as interesting as the story of how a single guy is coping with making ends meet. Aside from living everyday juggling studies and working, you have to think about the tragedy of the girl of your dreams not really having any interest in you. I can definitely relate to the story.

I don’t really care if the Ben didn’t use his head by saving his acquired money in different banks. I suspended the disbelief of the things that the characters could’ve done properly simply out of common sense. I’m not focusing more on the plot line. I’m just trying to just grasp the concept of living in a working class environment and trying to actually survive.

There was just a funny scene at the part where the lead and the lady were running away from the people chasing them, he removed his wig and his fake mustache. But he also messed his hair up in the process maybe because he wanted to look good while being hunted? hehe.

I’m just positioning myself in the guy’s shoes, how I wish I could be one; a genius I mean, who gets the education, career and most especially, the girl in the end. I mean, I don’t want to be perfect; I just wish I had the charm. In reality, no matter how hard I try, I seem to be just an average person.

Lastly, I like the song that was played at the ending after Ben narrated his story and asked “How’s that for life experience, professor? Did I dazzle you? Did I jump off the page?” The professor couldn’t speak cause he was startled, oh the look on his face, it was priceless. The camera then went back to Ben, grinning without overdoing.

You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes you might find
You get what you need
– Rolling Stones

A friend texted me one Sunday morning, inviting me to go to a movie with another colleague. At first, I had to go somewhere else because I was doing some Overtime at work. But then I asked myself if I even had a life, so I agreed; especially since our colleague will be off to Manila next week for training.

We watched Street Kings because the woman wanted to see Keannu Reeves… sheesh. Anyway, it was her treat so I didn’t mind, hehe. But it was also the time when Iron Man was playing in the other theaters. In the end, we had a marathon and watched both.

It was a breather for me, knowing that I get to hang around with two people at work that I’ve grown accustomed with. They’re nice people, not to mention intelligent. We ate at Sbarro and now, I can still smell some pasta on my breath every time I breathe. Anyway, I like to be around these people, we mostly discuss things about work; if the job we chose are what we expected and where we wanted to go with our respective careers. The two people are already managers, the other is an evaluator; each has its own pros and cons. But I’m already comfortable talking about our current situations that there seems to be no problem if I’m with them.

I don’t know what will happen, but I wish to keep this friendship. They’re probably one of the people who’d give me good tips as they’re older. hehe.