I am NOT a critic. I'm merely an observer. (Books, movies, plays, musicals etc.)

( source ) ( source ) Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.-WWW Director: Rian Johnson Music composed by: John Williams Screenplay: Rian Johnson Whew.  Finally, I've seen episode 8.  My nephew wanted to watch it with us and we had to see it together for the first time, so we won't spoil anything for him.  We watched it on his birthday, which was yesterday...well, a few hours ago.   Is this really Rated G?  I'll still go with PG, but hey, the kids understood it and they enjoyed it.  We enjoyed this as well. There are a few people who were not contented of the outcome of this movie, but I know a lot of people who have seen this a gazillion times.  Of course, I am exaggerating.  My point is, they watched it more than once. There are many funny an...

How Faithful Is  Murder on the Orient Express  to Agatha Christie’s Classic Detective Novel? A Breakdown (warning, the link has spoilers). A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world's greatest detective -- Hercule Poirot -- arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can  strike again. -WWW Directed by: Kenneth Branagh Screenplay: Michael Green Music by: Patrick Doyle Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Agatha Christie is one of my favourite authors.  Miss Marple and Monsieur Poirot were part of my growing up years alongside the Stratemeyer Syndicate's  Carolyn Keene's NANCY DREW.  Murder on the Orient Express is one of the memorable ones, except some of the scenes of the book and the 1974 movie are quite hazy or I have mixed up the scenes already. Honestly, when I wa...

THIS NOT REALLY A REVIEW: People were actually "amazed" that I have not seen this blockbuster hit before Christmas because they knew that I was waiting for this since it was announced. It just so happened that I was really very busy with a lot of things that I didn't have the luxury to watch it.  I had a chance once, but due to miscommunication, my companions thought I just wanted to sleep that they watched the movie without me.  What I said was, "If we are going to watch the movie, I'll follow...if not, I'll just sleep." I was willing to wait until the 8th of January, but thanks to Facebook, I learned that the SM Supermalls were showing it via their IMAX Theaters.    I had a great IMAX experience.  I was able to journey with Rey and Finn like they were my close friends.  It was also great to pretend that I was fighting with the resistance. I had cheap thrills seeing Han and Leia embrace. I fought my tears when someone died.  A lo...