I caught Grease, the musical, playing here in Singapore a few days ago and if you do not know what Grease is all about, where have you been?
Anyway, Grease is made popular by the movie of the same name starring John Travolta as Danny Zuko and Olivia Newton-John as Sandy. However, it was actually a Broadway show before it turned into a movie and I have to say that I prefer the movie than the stage version.
Earlier today was the second time I watched this movie, partly because I promised my 9-year-old nephew that I would bring him to watch the movie, which he did for more than half of the movie before he fell asleep, and partly because I wanted to see Dane DeHaan’s face one more time. Yes, everyone, I have a new celebrity crush.
About a Boy by Nick Hornby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Strangely, of all Nick Hornby’s books that I’ve picked up, I didn’t pick this one up first. No siree! The first book that makes me fall in love with Nick Hornby was actually “How To be Good”. So, when I saw this book in the bookstore, I was like: “The title seems familiar” and like a book hit on the head (hur hur), it occurred to me that it’s the movie. But of course, the book comes first before the movie. But yes, I was slow.
I just saw this movie and I have to say that I can’t imagine a world without Internet. I’m trying to imagine what I did before Internet was born and all I could think of was playing with cooking sets, PlayDoh, watching Captain Planet and other cartoons, and creating war games with my nephew.
Slam by Nick Hornby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Let me begin by saying that I really love Nick Hornby’s books – they are funny but at the same time, heartwarming and real. You can easily relate to the screw-ups in his characters’ lives. The same thing for “Slam”.
Cut & Run by Abigail Roux
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Well, this took a long time to finish. I had reasons (or excuses) – I was distracted by other books to read and also because I sort of gave up with this book.
I love crime thriller books and crime thriller and gay characters? It should be right down my alley because as a fangirl with a favourite OTP, special agents who are also lovers is a plot that I’ve read plenty of times in fanfictions. And what better way than to read a novel with original characters, right?
Divergent by Veronica Roth
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I picked up this book after watching the movie adaptation of it. But I’m going to use the word “adaptation” very loosely here.
I watched this movie twice and it’s not because I really loved it but because it’s a superheroes movie. The thought that my nephew would enjoy it made me decide to watch it the second time. It was a good decision as well because due to the immense headache I had while watching the movie the first time, I forgot some of what happened in the movie.
I have to admit that I was contemplating not to watch this movie. I am quite tired of the whole dystopian world and the fact that I’m also reading a book of another dystopian world – The Maze Runner. So, I’m getting quite sick of it. But I decided to give this movie a go. And I’m glad I did.
The Honey Queen by Cathy Kelly
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It’s very rare for me to pick up a “chick lit” book but I always make an exception when it comes to Cathy Kelly. Whenever she comes up with a new one, I would buy it without any further thought because I know I will enjoy it no matter. This book is no exception.
