We were very privileged to have been extended an invitation by Clover Films Singapore to attend the movie premiere of Kungfu Jungle and here’s our take on the movie that is directed by Teddy Chan, starring Donnie Yen, Wang Baoqiang, and Charlie Yeung. Image Credits to Clover Films Singapore
Our Personal Review/Opinion of Kungfu Jungle
With a running duration of 100 minutes, Kungfu Jungle is a fast-paced action movie that promises lots of bone cracking and nerve wrecking martial arts moves that will send chills up your spine. There were many intense moments during the fight scenes and in all honesty, we were quite surprised to learn that the movie was given a PG-13 rating as we felt that the movie is a tad too violent.
The storyline is average and we felt that it could have been more creative. The ending of the movie did not disappoint us at all and we were glad that there was a proper closure instead of abrupt endings that leave people hanging.
If you are into kungfu action films with real kungfu chops and kicks, this is definitely the best movie for you! For more information, do like Clover Films Singapore Facebook Page!
Fans of Donnie Yen will be delighted to know that Kungfu Jungle will be showing island wide in Singapore today, 30 October 2014 at Golden Village, Cathay Cineplex, Shaw Theaters and Filmgarde. If you want to give yourself a good treat, do book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
Movie Synopsis of Kungfu Jungle
A martial arts instructor [Donnie Yen] working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. But when a vicious killer [Wang Baoqiang] starts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help the police in return for his freedom.
We were recently invited to a game of Wongamania with other bloggers and through the interactive card game, all of us had a very engaging and fulfilling time learning about asset management under different economic market cycles. Designed by independent games studio, Capital Gains LLP, Wongamania contains 143 cards with 53 uniquely designed artwork and interactive content that makes learning about economics, assets, taxes, and interest rates, fun and interesting. The card game can accommodate 2 to 6 players.
What We Think About Wongamania?
In all honesty, we are so glad that this game was created because it allowed us to learn how the different economic market cycles can hinder our ability to accumulate assets and understand what kind of assets would allow us to have an advantage over others in a given economic market cycle.
The 3 basic types of assets that are used in in Wongamania are stocks, properties, and bonds; and in Wongamania, players would be able to learn about these assets and how they can leverage on them to accumulate wealth! What is true for Wongamania is also true in real life application because the financial-savvy Singaporean would probably invest in these 3 assets to accumulate wealth for retirement! However, despite investing in these 3 assets, many people do not really understand how the economic market cycle can affect their investments and hence, often do not see the returns that they expected.
A game of Wongamania can take between 30 to 60 minutes; depending on how players intend to outwit and outthink one another so as to survive the trials and tribulations that the financial markets throw at them. The following picture shows three opportunity cards that players can utilise to sabotage other players.
The learning curve of the game might be slightly steep for new players but with more practise and getting used to, Wongamania is indeed a very challenging but fun card game. We definitely recommend this game to all teenagers and adults who would like to learn about the principles of economics and investments.
If you are a big fan of the Rich Dad Cashflow Classic Game, we are quite sure you would love and enjoy Wongamania! In fact, it is even more fun than the Monopoly Deal Card Game!
To purchase the Wongamania Card Game at an exclusive price of SGD$30, you can check out the Wongamania Crowdtivate Event but do hurry as the closing date is on 14 November 2014. Should you miss out on the Wongamania Crowdtivate Event, do like Capital Gains Group Facebook Page for more updates so that you can be kept informed about the official release date of Wongamania and where you can purchase it.
Last week, we sent two of our bravest champions, Jacqueline and Jasmine for the media preview of Sentosa Spooktacular 2014 and according to them, it was truly a spooky night as the entire 40,000 square metres of Fort Siloso was redeveloped into Spooktacular Village, Laddaland.
Situated along the coast of Sentosa, Fort Siloso is known for its rich background; from serving as Singapore’s coastal defence in the 1880s, to being a prison camp during the Japanese Occupation of World War II. Its historical background makes it an ideal location to stage an immersive real-life haunted village experience.
Each haunted house is themed after international hits by GTH such as Alone, Countdown and Laddaland, and their upcoming 2014 production, The Swimmers. Visitors can choose their preferred neighbourhoods and horror pathways, treading through 15 to 20 minutes of prolonged fear and suspense each time. With elements from the movies infused into various parts of the haunted Laddaland at Sentosa’s Spooktacular Village, one can expect a concoction of spine-chilling Asian folklore and out-of-this-world trepidations that will arrest all human senses.
Our Personal Review/Opinion of Sentosa Spooktacular
The Fort Siloso is a really apt place for hosting the Sentosa Spooktacular 2014 because of its many spooky tales. The ambience and atmosphere is very eerie and scary. The props and makeup of the scare actors were a little bit extreme but it was overall a thrilling good time.
If you are afraid of entering the haunted houses but would like to roam around the grounds of Laddaland, you can purchase the Kia Gui Pass that cost only SGD$16.60. If you suddenly feel brave enough to venture into the haunted house, you just have to top up an additional SGD$50.
However, having said all these, Sentosa Spooktacular 2014 is definitely not suitable for children aged 12 years and below. In fact, teenagers aged 13 to 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 21 years and above. Sentosa Spooktacular 2014 is also not recommended for expectant mothers, and for anyone who suffers from heart disease, high blood pressure, major vertigo cases or claustrophobia.
For all you adrenaline junkies, get ready for a heart-stopping time! Standard Tickets will cost SGD$66.60 per person and they are on sale now for the following dates; 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 October and 1 November 2014!
As tickets are expected to sell out fast, do make your bookings quickly!
Just last Friday, both Jacqueline and I were at Universal Studios Singapore for Halloween Horror Nights 4 and we had a rather exhaustive night of queuing up and getting spooked by the scare-actors. When we were there at 7.45pm, it was already crowded with many people and out of the 4 haunted houses that are available, we only managed to go for two because the rest of the haunted houses had long lines of people!
Apart from the 2 haunted houses [The L.A.B & Jing’s Revenge] that we tried, we also managed to experience 3 out of the 4 scare zones; Demoncracy, Canyon of the Cursed, and Scary Tales. We also had the time to check out Jack’s Nightmare Circus, a show that you truly mustn’t miss!
So without further ado, here’s our personal opinion/review of Halloween Horror Nights 4 @ Universal Studios Singapore…
The topic about Aliens is a rather mysterious one and there is little information about what we know of its existence. If your impression of an Alien resembles that of the E.T. movie, you will be so wrong when you check out The L.A.B at Halloween Horror Nights 4. We waited for a rather long time just to experience The L.A.B and in all honesty, the wait wasn’t quite worth it because it was not as scary as we imagined it to be. There are a couple of jump scares and special effects but it is not so spooky because the interior is quite bright and you can see what is about to come round the corner.
There are quite a number of ghost stories that are set in a school-based setting and usually, these stories happen in the school toilets or some secluded school block that not many people go to. Well, in Jing’s Revenge, the whole school is literally haunted and it really scared the wits out of us! The interior is rather dim and there are many hidden corners where the scare actors can jump out from. Jing’s Revenge is definitely one of the scariest haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights 4 but we can’t say for sure because we did not have the time to check out Mati Camp or Jack’s 3-Dementia.
Scare Zones
In 3 out of the 4 scare zones that we went to, it wasn’t so scary because they are staged in open spaces where there are a lot of people. However, it was not a surprise when we heard some ladies screaming as there were props where the scare actors could hide in and perform jump scares on the passer-by. Most of the scare actors at the Scare Zones are also quite obliging when it comes to picture-taking so don’t hesitate to snap a picture or two for keepsake.
A photo of Jacqueline with one of the many scare actors.
Demoncracy
All hell has broken loose at the New York Zone and the earth has been torn asunder by diabolical forces! Freaky friends of the underworld will unleash their prowess and wipe out all humans from the face of this earth.
Treasure hunters in the wild west had long been drawn to a place that is unmarked on any map and believed to be buried with the gold of the Nevuro tribe. Ignoring the warnings of how this place was guarded by spirits and protected by an ancient chieftain’s curse, these rapacious men and women rode into the unknown and were never seen again until now.
The forest of disenchantment has ensnared favourite fairy tales and twisted them into nightmares; warping familiar characters into something that is almost beyond recognition. You will never see Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood in the same light ever again.
Show
Jack’s Nightmare Circus
Jack’s Nightmare Circus is largely entertaining as there are a lot of wacky performing acts and usage of pyrotechnics. However, there are only 3 shows a night so make sure you queue up early [15 minutes before showtime] to avoid disappointment.
Overall
Our virgin experience to Halloween Horror Nights 4 is a rather tiring one. As we didn’t purchase the Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass which cost SGD$50 per person, we had to queue and stand at least 35 minutes on average for the haunted houses and relied on our mobile phones to occupy ourselves.
Although we found the scare level of Halloween Horror Nights 4 to be within our comfort zone, we generally don’t recommend it for children under 13 years of age as the event might be too intense.
Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights 4 are still available for October 10, 11, 17, 18, 22-25, 31 and November 1 so if you are interested to give yourself a good scare, you can purchase your tickets directly from the Halloween Horror Nights 4 Website.
For a more detailed and comprehensive review of Halloween Horror Nights 4, we highly recommend that you check out Dejiki’s Blog where there are quite a number of helpful tips.
Thanks to Clover Films Singapore, we were very privileged to have been invited to the Gala Premiere of Black & White: The Dawn Of Justice and we had the rare opportunity to meet Director Tsai Yueh-hsun and Taiwanese Actor Mark Chao in person.
Movie Synopsis of Black & White: The Dawn Of Justice
Panic spreads the whole city as a series of bomb explosions happen within hours and this is just the beginning of a tight-knit conspiracy. Righteous and impulsive, Wu Ying-Xiong is paired up with the intelligent but arrogant loner Chen Zhen to track down the mastermind behind the bombing incidents. Soon Wu and Chen will discover that the bombings are just the prelude to a massive destruction. Stolen military missiles are now aimed at the Harbour City; moreover, a deadly virus is about to breakout, which is so highly contagious that it can devour the whole world in 14 days. All the chaos is planned by the Nightwalkers—a secret assassination squad which used to serve the highest government officials.
Our Personal Opinion/Review of Black & White: The Dawn Of Justice
We know it sounds crazy but guess what; of all the movies that we have caught this year, Black & White: The Dawn Of Justice is the best movie so far!
Black & White: The Dawn Of Justice exceeded all of our expectations and we really enjoyed watching the movie. Although certain scenes were a little over-exaggerated, the storyline of the movie is very intriguing. Not only is the movie full of non-stop explosive action, it also tugs at our emotional strings. The movie is full of CGI effects and while some of them seemed quite unrealistic, it is still way better than Ah Boys to Men or The Lion Men [no hard feelings].
We highly recommend you to watch Black & White: The Dawn Of Justice if you are a fan of action movies! Better still, plan a cohesion outing and jio your NS buddies for this police/army action movie.
The film will be showing in Singapore cinemas on 9 October 2014 [Thursday] and quoting from Mark Chao himself, “Visit the washroom before watching the movie”; you wouldn’t want to miss any part of it. If you are quite eager to catch the movie, sneak previews will be available from 3 October 2014 [Friday] to 6 October 2014 [Monday].
Movie Trailer of Black & White: The Dawn Of Justice
The first episode of Scorpion is truly awesome and you can expect lots of drama and action! It is also extremely interesting to note that Scorpion is inspired by a true story about eccentric genius Walter O’Brien, who saved the world several times, hacked into Nasa computers at the age of 13, and has an IQ of 197, way higher than Albert Einstein’s IQ of 165!
“According to Walter O’Brien, he estimated that 70 percent of the pilot’s plot actually occurred, although he predicted that what viewers believe is true probably isn’t and vice versa.”
The pilot [first episode of Scorpion], which airs on 22 September 2014, was directed by Justin Lin, who directed some of the “Fast & Furious” movies and is set to direct the next film in the “Bourne” series. The characters are based on Walter O’Brien and the people he works with, and the writers have changed the names and cities but episodes depict things that happened, Walter O’Brien said.
If you are a television addict whom have the likings for some action and drama based on a true story, Scorpion is a show you must watch! We trust that you will enjoy this show as much as we do!
Scorpion, inspired by a true story, is a high-octane drama about eccentric genius Walter O’Brien and his team of brilliant misfits who comprise the last line of defense against complex, high-tech threats of the modern age. As Homeland Security’s new think tank, O’Brien’s “Scorpion” team includes Toby Curtis, an expert behaviorist who can read anyone; Happy Quinn, a mechanical prodigy; and Sylvester Dodd, a statistics guru.
Pooling their extensive technological knowledge to solve mind-boggling predicaments amazes federal agent Cabe Gallo, who shares a harrowing history with O’Brien. However, while this socially awkward group is comfortable with each other’s humor and quirks, life outside their circle confounds them, so they rely on Paige Dineen, who has a young, gifted son, to translate the world for them. At last, these nerdy masterminds have found the perfect job: a place where they can apply their exceptional brainpower to solve the nation’s crises, while also helping each other learn how to fit in. Justin Lin of The Fast and the Furious directs the pilot episode.
Scorpion premieres on 23 September 2014, Tuesday, at 9:00pm [within 24 hours of the U.S broadcast] on RTL CBS Entertainment HD and you can watch it on SingTel mio TV Channel 318 and StarHub TV Channel 509.
If you are an ice-cream fanatic, this is one ice-cream festival you mustn’t miss!
Back for the 7th year running, this year’s Ben & Jerry’s ChunkFest will be taking place at the beautiful Gardens by The Bay [The Meadows] on 4th October 2014, from 2pm to 10pm.
There will be a host of carnival activities, a moovie screening under the stars, and for the first time ever, ChunkFest 2014 will feature Sundae School as part of Ben & Jerry’s global “Join Our Core” initiative to empower the next generation of ethical business minds. Sundae School @ ChunkFest will feature local social innovation heroes from various fields; sharing stories that will inspire, entertain, and get attendees thinking outside the daily grind; all over a scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s! However, do note that registration is required if you would like to attend Sundae School @ ChunkFest.
These core change makers will also be setting up booths at the festival grounds, where you can support their work in various ways.
And if you are hard-core enough, you can also take on the ‘Vermonster’ eating challenge with a team of four to see if you are the fastest to devour 20 scoops of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and win a year’s supply of ice-cream!
Our Suggestion
The weather in Singapore is pretty unpredictable so we highly suggest that you bring along a big umbrella that can shelter you from either the blazing heat or the unrelenting rain. You can even bring your furkids along too!
Since ChunkFest 2014 is going to be held at Gardens by The Bay [The Meadows], we highly recommend you to bring along your picnic mat and some cash [about SGD$30 per person] to exchange for fair coins which you can use to purchase some merchandise, food, and beverages.
Update/Review:
Jacqueline and I caught Potted Potter yesterday [9 September] at the Raffles Hotel’s Jubilee Hall and we had a really great time! Both James and Benjamin were really hilarious and they make a great team! What’s more, there was never a dull moment and the audience were very engaged! If you need a good laugh to de-stress after a long day at work, Potted Potter might just be the right medicine!
Potted Potter is going to be here till 14 September 2014 so be sure to book your tickets early to avoid any disappointment. 🙂
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After a sell-out season in Singapore in 2012, this largely entertaining show is now back by popular demand and it will open on 9th September for only 10 shows at the Jubilee Hall at Raffles Hotel!
And just what show are we talking about?
It is none other than Potted Potter!
Created by double Olivier Award Best Entertainment nominees, Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, Potted Potter is a must-see for Potter addicts and it is a great introduction to the Harry Potter series for anyone who’s ever wondered what all the fuss is about. Even if you don’t know the difference between a Horcrux and a Hufflepuff, Potted Potter will make you roar with laughter. This brilliant family entertainment is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore, who is very old indeed.
Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books and a real life game of Quidditch into seventy hilarious minutes. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic!
Potted Potter has earned widespread acclaim and a fan base that crosses generations. The show has received rave reviews from all the leading UK papers – The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Times, Sunday Express, Daily Mail, London Evening Standard and The Financial Times, and as well as being a Time Out Critic’s Choice. In addition, Potted Potter has received critical acclaim from leading newspapers and media in New York, Toronto and across Australia.
Potted Potter has played 30 weeks off-Broadway across two sold-out seasons, has had five West End runs, has enjoyed extensive UK and international tours, and has just embarked on a 2014 world tour including Mexico City, Ireland and Canada before reaching Singapore.
The Event Details Are As Follows:
WHO
Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner
WHAT
Potted Potter
WHEN
Date: 9 September 2014 [Tuesday] to 14 September 2014 [Sunday]
Time: Tuesday & Wednesday- 7.30pm, Thursday to Sunday- 5pm & 7.30pm
WHERE
Venue: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel
Nearest MRT Station: Esplanade
Alternative Parking Areas are available at Raffles City Shopping Centre
HOW
Tickets are available at Showbiz Online, SISTIC Online, SISTIC authorised agents, and SISTIC Hotline [6348 5555].
Tickets are extremely limited so if you want to reminiscence the magical Harry Potter adventure, hurry and book your tickets now! We guarantee that you will have a laughing good time!
Directed by Richard Linklater [Before Sunrise, Before Sunset], Boyhood is a ground-breaking cinematic experience that was filmed over a period of 12 years, centering on the growth of a boy maturing to a young adult. The movie has reached a rare 100% critic score in Rotten Tomatoes and is hailed as a masterpiece by The New York Times, USA Today, Vanity Fair, The Wrap and The Guardian.
Our Personal Review of Boyhood
Thanks to United International Pictures, we were invited to the exclusive premiere of Boyhood last week and we must say, it is a really fantastic, heart-warming, and relatable movie. There were many light moments and we personally felt that the movie was remarkable; considering the fact that it was filmed over a period of 12 years! The story plot is one which many people can relate to and its coming-of-age story is very real.
If you ask us, Boyhood is definitely one of the best movies to be released this year and we really can’t stop raving about the movie to our friends. Boyhood is only exclusively available at all Cathay Cineplexes and with a running duration of 2 hours 46 minutes, be sure to visit the washroom before watching the movie!
Movie Synopsis of Boyhood
Filmed over short periods from 2002 to 2013, Boyhood is a groundbreaking cinematic experience covering 12 years in the life of a family. At the center is Mason, who with his sister Samantha, is taken on an emotional and transcendent journey through the years, from childhood to adulthood.
With millions of apps and billions of downloads, there are a few that really standout. This handful of out-of-the-ordinary apps is unique and entertaining. They can turn you into a rapper, help you search for ghosts, and allow you to analyze your dreams. You can also turn your hair purple hair or your life into a collage! One – AutoRap App
AutoRap transforms your voice into rap. The length and essence of your song are up to you. The sounds that AutoRap creates are repeated back to you in a completely unique way. The pattern on the screen changes along with the sounds that are produced and the cool rhythms. The beat is synchronized with the sound of your voice. You can save the songs, change the background beat, and share your tunes with friends. Additionally, a free app version can be upgraded and enhanced.
Two – iDreamDictionary App
This interesting app helps you interpret the symbols in your dreams, by allowing you to record the dream, find patterns and decipher meaning. Using the free iDreamDictionary helps you decide if the dream is significant and to better understand what your ‘night visions’ may be telling you. Learn about dream meanings, how they’re affecting your life and what the messages may be. Write down you dream and the app will highlight important symbols, thereby providing insights into your dreams.
Three – Hair Color Booth App
Bluebear Technologies Ltd. has produced an app that allows you to try out new hair color, or combine hair tones. The same group that created ‘Graffiti Me!’ and ‘Sketch Me!’ introduces “Hair Color Booth.’ Now you can ‘dye’ you hair using virtual technology. Go blonde, brunette or go crazy with color, or tryout some streaks. This app allows you to experience realistic coloring, zoom in to achieve accuracy, adjust the intensity of the hair shades and share your new look with social media.
Four – Ghost Radar App
One of the most out-of-the-ordinary apps around, Ghost Radar provides interesting results. Ghost hunting takes in another dimension. The app allows you to collect data within the environment using device sensors to pick up on environmental changes and disturbances. The app helps to search for diverging signals from the established baseline. It’s relatively simple to use and the results can be fascinating.
Five – Pic Collage App
This free app by Cardinal Blue allows you to create and share your own photo collages. With backgrounds and thematic sticker designs, the unique styles are perfect for viewing and feeds. Pic Collage has been downloaded by millions of users. As one of the ‘Best Apps of 2013’ it is hard to beat this exceptionally fun app. Put together wonderful collages by combining photographs, stickers, fun fonts, your own text and picture frames. When you’re done putting your collage together, you can share it on social media, or you can print out a postcard to mail to friends and family around the world.
Any one of these apps provides a unique experience and out-of-the-ordinary results and if you’re game, try them for free!
