Avatar on IMAX

* First of all, I’d like to thank my Boyfriend, Marc, for being so persistent to make me watch this movie. Thanks Marc. ^^

OK, so after Christmas, my boyfriend bugged me to watch Avatar on IMAX. I am not the movie freak, nor the movie freak, so when we learned that the available slot for IMAX showing is at 7:55 PM (which is late for me), I did not hesitated to decline watching it. Marc, on the other hand, really wanted to see it on IMAX (since he alerady saw it on 2d screen) so we got back December 30th to see it.

December 30th- worse than December 26. No available IMAX slots T.T Again, it did not hurt me, but then, I said that we can buy tickets in advance and we got slots for January 2. So the day was spent for joining the snake road line to have our tickets.

January 2 – We got the 4:55 PM slot. I was with my brother (whom I paid one extra ticket for), and we three got in at 5:00PM. Good thing upcoming movie trailers saved our butts so we were able to start the show.

I wont be telling the synopsis of the story anymore.

Just my pure thoughts…

First, watching it in IMAX, is reaaallllyyy worth it. The long line and long wait really paid of. Imagine 2+ hours of watching 3d animation at its best. Indeed, Avatar opened new bounderies for 3d goodness and showed what 3d animation can do.

At the start of the show, where the army were on an aircraft and one bumped into a gallon of whatever-it-is, and then stood the gallon up… that was my first eyecatcher, to think that they added that kind of small humor.

Next up, the designs. Very polished and highly rendered details to make each characters’ features look like a true human. I am fascinated on how they rendered the mouth when they are talking. The shape matches each syllable of their scripts!

Very creative. The design of the creatures from the avatar planet, its is very very creative. The colors and details were everywhere. the floating mountains, vine and tree root bridges~ what else can i say? Breath-taking.

The only thing I hated (and I say, only me) is the idea of a human soul passing to an avatar soul. (Yes, the ending). I am sorry but this part is a fairy tale ending, and really, it made no sense for me. (OK, I admit! I’m cold and hard-heart freak, and I dont believe in fairy tales!)

BTW, I loved the design and the attitude of the airship driver gurl! She rocks!!! Hehehe! ^^

Jam’s rating: 9.5

My Carbonara Recipe

This Christmas, my father asked me to cook pasta with white sauce. He loves eating pasta with white sauce. And I am very proud he loved my recipe. He even requested me to cook the same pasta for New Year ^^

So here is my carbonara recipe:

Ingredients:

1 stick butter

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 big white onions, chopped

1.5 cups sliced mushrooms (preferably button mushrooms)

3 cans condensed mushroom soup

1/4- 1/3 kgs bacon

1/2 kg pasta (fettucine or spaghetti will do)

Procedures:

1. Melt margarine.
2. Saute the chopped garlic and onions.
3. Add in chopped bacon. Saute until cooked.
4. Add in chopped mushrooms. Set aside for about 1-2 minutes.
5. Mix in condensed mushroom soup. Let it simmer.
6. Pitch in a spoonful or two of cheese spread. Please take note that this is an optional step.
7. Add to cooked pasta and enjoy.

To cook pasta:

1. Boil water.
2. Add a spoon of salt.
3. Add in pasta and let it cook until al dente.
4. To make sure that pasta wont stick together when cooked, add a spoon of cooking oil.
5. Drain pasta after cooking.

Enjoy the pasta! ^^

Notes:

1. You can use cocktail shrimps instead of bacon.
2. If you want to add spice on the sauce, you may add 1 piece of red chili when sauteing garlic and onion, but DO NOT crush the chili. Another is to add jalapeno processed cheese instead of the cheese spread.
3. You may omit adding the cheese spread. You may also add grated cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese on top of the sauce for additional taste.