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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)
PG | 1hr 57min

This movie offers a dark and captivating take on a classic fairy tale, almost like an adult version of Pinocchio. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it and was truly amazed by the mesmerizing slow-motion animation. The film's unique approach breathed new life into the familiar story, delving into deeper and more mature themes that kept me engaged from start to finish. The slow-motion animation added an extra layer of visual brilliance, creating a truly immersive and unforgettable cinematic experience. Overall, it was a refreshing and captivating departure from the traditional fairy tale adaptations, leaving a lasting impression on me.

The Sandman (2022)
TV Series | 1h 4m

In this two-part story collection, a Siamese cat dreaming of a new world and a writer in desperate need of inspiration cross paths with Morpheus.

Just when I thought I'd have to wait years for the next season or episodes, Netflix pleasantly surprised me with a bonus episode (11) of the series. Needless to say, I'm eagerly anticipating the opportunity to delve deeper into this captivating world and unravel more of the storyline.

However, I must admit, I found myself getting a bit confused with the names in the series. At one point, I thought they were referring to another character, only to realize it was Sandman's other name. Nevertheless, I can't help but see him as a fascinating blend of Edward Scissorhands and Jareth from "Labyrinth" - an enigmatic combination that sparks my imagination. If a sequel to "Labyrinth" were to be made, he'd undoubtedly fit the role seamlessly. The allure of this character adds an extra layer of intrigue to the series, making me even more excited to see how the story unfolds in the future episodes.

 

While the storyline of the movie was decent, I must admit that it left me with a strange feeling, and I couldn't quite put my finger on what was missing. 

After watching, I decided to check its rating on IMDB, and it scored a relatively low 5.4/10. As I scrolled through the reviews, I stumbled upon one that pointed out the terrible acting, and yet, like the reviewer, I found myself still engrossed in the film—just because of Keanu Reeves' expressionless face, lolz. I couldn't help but agree with that observation. 

It's intriguing how I often view Keanu in other movies with the same stoic demeanor, as if he's reprising his Neo/John character but in a different genre. I'm curious to explore his past movies now to see if he has always embodied this enigmatic style of acting.

I've been noticing live streams on TT where users draw their viewers' profile pictures. I usually don't stay long, except for one user whom I followed before. He's incredibly talented in drawing and has a nice voice too, blessed with many talents indeed.

One day, I stumbled upon a random user's live stream with less than 10 viewers. I got curious if he would draw my profile picture. Since I didn't see any gifts, I decided to use one of my hard-earned credits to encourage him. However, I was disappointed with the result. I recorded it as it was my first time, but it seemed like he intentionally made it look bad, and he didn't even add any colors to it. He ended the live stream abruptly.

Later, I found another user, a girl this time, who was drawing live. I stayed to watch as she was bubbly and finished her drawings quickly. She randomly chose whom to draw, regardless of whether you gave her credits or not. Of course, she prioritized those who sent her gifts, which was fair. On my second day of watching her, she mentioned that she would draw me next time she came back.

After a few hours, I returned to check her live stream and saw that she had a lot of viewers and received many gifts. I was happy for her achievements, and she seemed genuinely thrilled about it. She spread good vibes, unlike the other user I encountered before. When she saw me in the chat, she remembered me and asked if I was still there, to which I replied yes. She then drew my profile picture, and I was delighted.

This whole experience made me feel inspired to start drawing again and aspire to be as skilled as them.