(Posted this blog kind of late. Had been preoccupied with so many things, too much  nyornyor and had been too lazy to write. Need some morale boosting… anyone? )

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August 10

Why so Serious?

Last minute shopping and Batman day at the Fuchu Toho Cinema with Tinats, Tid, Justin and Apple. My long wait for “The Dark Knight” to be finally shown in Japanese cinemas has finally come and am so glad that despite of the hype that usually makes me expect too much and ruins my movie experiences, Batman did not disappoint. “The Dark Knight” was lower on the action as compared with “Batman Begins” but has a way better screenplay that will hit you really hard and blow your mind away. Heath Ledger’s portrayal of The Joker was also his best performance ever and to me is the best villain the screen has ever seen. I can’t help to think how the hell he was able to internalize Joker’s sociopathic role. Awesome.  Truly deserving of an Academy Award. He has indeed gone a long way from “Ten Things I Hate About You.” Too bad he’s already dead ( Such a waste, really. Anyway, his legacy lives on. To me, he has proven himself to be one of the best actors the world has ever produced (so kids, lesson learned, DO NOT mix prescription drugs.)

And of course who wouldn’t love Sir Michael Caine as Alfred? I seriously wish that I have someone like him to talk to. Need someone to help me organize my cluttered mind, too.

Christian Bale? Also the best Batman ever and I’m sooo glad Katie Holmes did not go back for this installment. She would just be an eyesore. Maggie Gyllanhaal may not be the prettiest actress there is but she truly is a great one.

Hats off to Christopher Nolan! Would definitely watch “The Dark Knight” again and again. It just really sucks that movies are outrageously expensive in this country ( Anyway, for Batman, I would spare no expense. I just love dark and brooding men   Anyone who wants to go with me?  To watch The Dark Knight, I mean