Ayda (Anirul)'s Reviews

Never Trust the Chinese (as you listen to this album)

Mr. Meeble's music is just right for those unexpected mood swings in the most unexpected hours. The group's debut album Never Trust the Chinese is a journey out of this world accompanied by tracks that range from organic, electronic to trip hop and dark ambient. Minimalistic at one track and polished in another, Mr. Meeble's music is like a breath … more

Superman: The Movie (or the movie that changed a little girl's life)

I need a "How to write an adequate review for the movie of your life" type of guide, some sort of impartial direction before I attempt to sit down and put together something about Superman: The Movie. I guess I will just try and be my silly self, dear reader, (as opposed to a puny attempt to be an objective reviewer with the tone of a pro; one I can/will … more

Parasomnia (or we've seen The Cell and thought maybe we could)

It was a T.G.I. Friday moment while I was looking at my choices. It was my off day so it was merely a matter of which movie to watch and not ending up having wasted some hundred minutes of my life. I decided to go with William Malone's Parasomnia because:1) No matter what everyone says, I like FeardotCom (more so than the futile remake "The Pulse", … more

Bigotry from Within (or we know they did this before but you know you love it)

It was a casual Wednesday morning for moi as I woke up a little early and had nothing to do until my 3 PM class. Just like everyone else who has nothing to do, I sat down to watch a horror flick after having toasts for breakfast and burying my face into to the softest, furriest cat belly in the world as a part of my morning ritual.So this time it was … more

The Last House on the Left is Bereft of Any Depth (or who needs depth in a thriller?)

--- irrelevant part ---So I got food poisoning, dear reader - The world started spinning, my fingers started tingling and a wavering nausea got me while I was in the bus, on my way to my boyfriend's house. Wait. Like that was not enough, I had to carry my 3525246 kg laptop for a 15 minutes walk to his apartment after I got off the subway. Oh I forgot … more

Dove Summer Glow: Easy Tan, Great Moisturizer For Occasional Use

As the spring arrived, I realized with dismay that  I looked paler (i.e. sick & tired) under the sunlight than I should have and the solution dropped on my lap (i.e. I am clumsy) while I was shopping at the market. Dove Summer Glow Body lotion was cheap and tempting with its easy-seeming application. As a side note, I have to remind you dear reader … more

A Close Look at "The Merchant's Tale"

Let's start our review with a brief look at the Merchant (Canterbury Tales, Page 10); In the General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, we see the Merchant as an aloof anonymous figure, who sits upright on his horse, tastefully attired in nice boots and an imported fur hat, talking of nothing but his profits, re-investing to such an extent that he has … more

The Paper Doll Fun Continues

Paper Doll Fun at Your PC!

Hours of fun awaits the player in this casual fashion game by Gamelabs. It is oddly addictive (it got a fashion failure like me hooked for days) and quite informative if not innovative.You play Jojo and her daughter Rosalind as they try to make a comeback to the fashion industry (supposedly Jojo was once a designer icon) with the mix & match style … more

Just Another Cat Story

I confess. I originally did not like Siamese cats for those that had crossed my path were on the skinnier side with long, thin faces. I still don't like the skinny Siamese's appearance but I have come to realize that I am a sucker for traditional Siamese cats thanks to one of them in particular named Mai (meaning silk in Thai).We came across when I … more

Another Brick in the Wall

There comes the long, skinny brick that usually never comes when you most need it.And that's all there is to Tetris.

Uh-oh!

Those were the days when MSN Messenger was unheard (undeveloped) of. Those were the days of a blockbuster science fiction called "Independence Day". Those were the days when the word "internet" was gaining both popularity and interest with the speed of sound.Those were the days of ICQ. The first instant messaging program developed by Mirabilis, an … more

Jason who?

"Jason belongs in hell and I'm gonna see to it he gets there" says Tommy Jarvis, our protagonist for the last 2 installments of Friday the 13th franchise as the movie starts. Tommy is a miserable character in the sense that no matter how charismatic he tries to utter stuff like that, we all know that he is gone once and for all in this one. The producers … more

Meet me at the waterfront after the social!

A typical 80s slasher with an unexpected twist would be a good start in trying to summarize Sleepaway Camp. If you can put up with an hour-long ennui, 20 minutes of enjoyment awaits. It is that hour-long ennui that concerns me.If you have heard about Sleepaway Camp or read another review about it before casting your eyes on this one, you already know … more

(D)Evil Can't Be Killed

Just as we were about to celebrate the 30th anniversary of John Carpenter-the-legend's 1978 classic, we were peek-a-booed by the Rob Zombie remake of Halloween. I will be upfront before I move on, dear reader.The movie is a success as far as remakes go. However, it attempts to define the why of evil and this is where it fails.Pure evil needs little … more

Lure of Hyboria

The Legend of Akira Yamaoka

In the Name of Claustrophobia!

If you are not familiar with the term claustrophobia, you soon will be!Alien, the 1979 science fiction masterpiece by, then soon-to-be-a-legend director, Ridley Scott, bases his chilling elements on two factors:Atmosphere and music.Scott proves us that these two, when powerfully and effectively combined, can truly turn your average the-last-one-standing-survives … more