Shiro Neko

my 2 dogs were barking madly at 2 am.
Even my neighbor was awaken by them.
I thought that a thief had broken into our house. And with my brother, we went for an exploration in the dark, to the place where they barked.
To our surprise, a cat is lying under the rambutan tree. My brother is so angry that he thought the dogs had killed some cat from outside. When the torch light flashed toward the poor creature, it is wounded severely. A pure white cat, so beautiful and so wounded. The legs are broken, and we can see that it is no stray cat. Because it is huge! The poor thing is in fear and exhausted, lying on the floor after a long fight with my dogs. Imagine the scenery: 2 dogs verses 1 cat!
We do not know what to do. Thinking of bring the poor creature into the house is not a good idea. And my brother even suggested just to throw the cat next door!
After a long hour, we try to grab the cat, but at the same time we fear that it will attack coz the fellow is not friendly. And it is in the state of fear defending mode! We brought a shover, thinking of shoving the cat and put it outside, so it can walk back home safely. Well, it is not a good idea! the cat is just too heavy.
In the end, we covered it with cloth, and carried it to the front door. As long as the gate is open, the poor thing went outside as fast as it could!
I can imagine if that poor creature is my pet, i will be extremely sad! I hope it is ok and the master can treat his wound well.....

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

I enjoyed musical drama since young. Movies like Sound of Music, Mary Poppin and Dancing in the Rain. etc is indeed: classic! Those music + expression are always intriguing. Just watching the actors and actress' singing and putting their emotion into the movie, is really heart melting.

This time around, after The Phantom of Opera; is my fav director and my fav actor, making another master piece together: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street .

I was so surprise when Depp took the challenge to sing. (eventhough he can't really sing well.. haha). But the whole movie, is tragically beautiful. The combination of the monotone b&w +color, is brilliant. The goth style make up and the 18th century fashion, how contrast yet creates the atmosphere. All in all, the movie is bloody, (just see how Depp swing the shaver and cut ppl's throat like chicken, and how the blood spill out like tin of coke after having a hard shake... well... it is quite insane.. haha) and ironically sad. The tag line: Never Forgive, Never Forget, give a clear idea how the story will end.

Anyway, I believe not everyone will love musical drama. But, I believe Burton is a genius when he portrayed the original script in this way. The reborn version of Burton's style is indeed a unique piece and beautiful artwork.