THE SOPRANOS

I just went through six seasons of THE SOPRANOS.

A good series reminiscent of the Godfather Trilogy, The Sopranos has its usual share of blood and gore. Spun around a fictitious New Jersey Mafioso family, the comings and goings has its suspenseful moments, angst and senseless killings; with beautiful music thrown in at the end of every episode.

Tony Soprano is the main character. It is a well-developed character and the series shows his intra family relationships with Carmela, his wife, Meadows his daughter and son Anthony Jr. Externally he had relationships with his goon squad as well as with the five mafioso family controlling the greater New York area.

Part of the story is also seen through the private thoughts of Tony as he discusses his fears, the events that took place and his concerns with his psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi.

Good engrossing series. The ending is intriguing. The screen goes blank;there is no music playback as the credit rolls. Does it signify the death of Tony? Some agreed that Tony died while others are of the view that it was intentionally done to allow an option for a screen version of the Sopranos, if there is a need for it in the future.

If you have the time, it is good to watch THE SOPRANOS to see the American psyche through the eyes and minds of the Mafioso. A good series - worth the watching!

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The Delightful Hairspay!

Hairspray is one flighty Broadway musical, whimsical and lovely to watch. Integrating America is the theme of this play and Hairspray certainly delivers! With finger snapping and foot-tapping punchy music and sheer dance-steps, this wholesome play may be late in coming in celluloid form but it will be enjoyed by those who are Broadway fanatics.For the others, the vast majority, the movie will pass them by.

Chubby teenager Tracy Turnblad will do anything to get on a local Baltimore dance show, defying her parents. She eventually made it on the rock 'n' roll progamme and became the hit of the city and won her man.

The dialogue is fun! Travolta was quite unpleasant to look at initially but he came right into the role after that when he moved on from those indoor ironing chores.Amanda was her pretty self getting meatier parts as the film rolled along.The lead was obviously Nikki Blonsky, portraying the chubby Tracy. FAT is beautiful and she conquered her man, to boot. Travolta, dances pretty well in his Jabba the Hutt get-up. Chris Walken was as usual, his wooden furniture self but Michelle Pffeifer,Queen Latifah and Zaf Efron did leave some impressions though.

Good movie to watch and to come away happy!

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Fairest of Them All

The family had some discussion on who is the prettiest Malay actress currently after watching Pontianak with Maya Karin during the Hari Raya holidays.

We all agreed Fasha Sandha was more Bollywood stuff. My wife was of the opinion that Erra Fazira is the fairest of them all. My daughter says Sharifah Armani wasn't too bad.

My preference: Nur Fazura is the fairest of them all. Kecik molek, sexy,huggable and adorable in one fantastic packaging.

No one said anything about Maya Karin. Sad, sad, sad!


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Sweet Seventeen Triumphs!

Jordin Sparks took the AI crown this season beating off entertainer Blake.

It was obvious sweet seventeen was the hot favourite to win and Blake was the underdog. Showing the most promise, she should go far.

As usual, Sanjaya came and tried to steal the show. In a way he did.

So that's the end of another American Idol.

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