遺忘 (2012, Movie)

迷你劇/電視電影《遺忘》是林心如工作室投資的第一部電視電影類的作品，此劇是專門為台灣金鐘獎而製作的。 遺忘是一種幸福，因為可以從新開始。 可以選擇另外一種生活方式, 可以選擇另外一種性格, 可以選擇另外一種人生, 拋去二十幾年積攢下的令人厭惡的品行, 重新開始是一種幸福.  如果不是一段遺忘的契機，怎麼可能能夠靜下來心平氣和地審視自己的改變。聽著那首蘇芮的《牽手》覺得很感動。“也許牽了手的手，前生不一定好走，也許有了伴的路，今生還要更忙碌”

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans(Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans) (2009, Movie)

Though it's the third Underworld movie, it's actually the first in the series, a prequel going back 1,000 years and detailing the rise of a breed of werewolves known as Lycans. It also traces the roots of the Lycans' bitter conflict with the ruling Death Dealers, an elite squad of vampires.

The highlight of this fantasy/horror hybrid is watching a pair of the best British character actors — Bill Nighy and Michael Sheen — shed their thespian respectability and unleash their inner beasts.

The story is simple, bordering on silly — and some fight scenes blur into each other. Still, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is surprisingly campy fun, mostly succeeding through the power of its lead performances.

Sarah's Key(Elle s'appelait Sarah) (2010, Movie)

Kristin Scott Thomas is a reporter who stumbles across a story regarding the rounding up of thousands of Jews in 1942. It's talking about France exported Jewish people to Germany during WWII. This is a sad, touching, and very powerful movie.

The Hobbit (Movie, 2012)

We went to see Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" in a theater with 48-frames-per-second 3D technology (HFR 3D), which Jackson says leads to less eyestrain and a sharper picture. This is the best 3D I have ever seen. Jackson undoubtedly chose to shoot in the controversial 48fps format for the silky-smooth effect it has on the sweeping helicopter shots he loves so much.

The first hour of "The Hobbit" is Peter Jackson's feedback solo. However, once the singing is done and things start to happen it's actually quite fun.

Knott's Berry Farm Day

Knott's Berry Farm is a fun place to visit with family. We enjoyed riding the stage coach, train and looking at the Christmas decorations. Last time we visited the park was two years ago so we already knew the layout of the park. Nothing much is changed, except some construction work underway to prepare for new 2013 attractions.  It wasn't as crowded as Disney Land though. 

Yali Liu's Dance School Xmas Party

Yali Liu and her students gathered together at Walnut Senior Center to celebrate Xmas, at the same time, presented her achievements during year 2012. I personally performed as groups in Floor Exercise, Ballet and Jazz and Beautiful Scenery, plus a solo dance of Hero. Since the stage is not a professional one, we did mostly casual dancing with lots of fun. Still, imagine the efforts and sweat behind each movement. I was so much disappointed with my debut performance of "Hero" and triggered a nightmare in my dream.

• Social gathering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK2u0gyE6XU;
• Floor Exercise demo clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWVWO0QCtXg&feature=youtu.be;
• Ballet & Jazz:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fg8EUjOgZuE;
• Hero: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j--fh5ZyEBM&feature=youtu.be;
• Hero clip (without sound): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CAGl2pVmeU&feature=youtu.be;
• Beautiful Scenery: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Yru96GT1U&feature=youtu.be

                         

Lightning Tai Chi Certification

The rank examination and certification program was held on December 2, 2012, in the Brea Shaolin Kungfu School in Brea. Luckily, I've passed Form 42 examination and advanced to a new level. This is the required process after I've done Form 24 and Form 48. I'm not sure if it's Tai Chi Fan or Tai Chi Sword that follows. Wait and see.