It's like the tooth fairy puked cash

Just got back from doing my bit and watching the Batman film (finally) in IMAX. Yeah, I got something to say about it but more importantly...

When I heard at SDCC that the JSA was going to pop up in the new animated show Batman: The Brave and Bold I thought 'COOL!' How else could I react to seeing my favourite superhero team animated? XD

BUT! as recently highlighted on scans_daily, it's not the team per se -- it's the team members that will guest-star. Who's a definite: Wildcat. One of Batman's mentors. And if not already obvious, one of my fave characters. *squees like there will be no tomorrow*

But that's not all. The post continues with another scoop: Guy Gardner will show up.

OMG.

Like, Batman + Guy = one-punch awesome.

Truly it is blowing my mind. *squees again*

True, he's already shown up previously (Duck Dodgers has got to have the best Guy cameo). I'm trying not to get my hopes up (too late!), but I trust these guys to do well by the characters. Is anyone else as excited?

Hahah, probably not. Please excuse the fangirling, then!

OSJ: John Lennon

Oops, forgot today was Wednesday. Hey, lack of sleep will do that to ya. In light of the recent and possibly upcoming global conflicts, enjoy this late entry for the week's OSJ with John Lennon's Bring On The Lucie (Freeda Peeple). For some reason John Kerry's in the video with Lennon. Did the two meet, or is it a photoshopped pic ala the infamous Kerry & Fonda photo?

My heart is like *this*

Wong Kar-Wai's In The Mood For Love is amazing. The cinematography's sumptuous and erotic and the soundtrack is passionate, romantic, never sleazy. Though In The Mood For Love was released in 2000, it gleefully reproduces the Hong Kong of the 1960s for the tale of two people falling in love amidst betrayal. Though I said it was erotic, there are no steamy sex scenes or any hanky-panky of the sort. In fact, the two leads never kiss. How is it then possible for the film to be the sort of love story one expects?

It's not, it's something entirely more. Unresolved sexual tension, missed opportunities, and desperate longing portrayed by the talented lead actors should convince you quickly enough. A sidelong glance, a brush of the hand will say more than words could ever. Wow. Did I mention the soundtrack? It's provocative when the actors are not, and is practically the other person in the film relationship.

Another great part in the film would be Maggie Cheung's cheongsams! I was absolutely entranced by her movements in the figure-hugging fashion delights; from large and small floral designs, to daring coloured wide stripes. I couldn't help but think of taking my old one out of the closet for a try. People sure knew how to dress back then. *whistles*

So I'm only 8 years late to appreciating this movie. But no matter, it's already one of my favourites :D