Who shalt play Romeo?

According to Perez Hilton the role of Romeo has been cast by Douglas Booth. This I confirmed on IMDB. The name is not familiar to me, but like Hailee Steinfeld, a name I am sure we will be hearing for years to come.

...Actually, now that I think about it, he was the boy Miley Cyrus allegedly dated briefly after her initial split from Liam Hemsworth. Anyways, he will soon have another reason to remember his name. The fresh faced newcomer will be starring alongside Hailee Steinfeld as the famous star crossed lovers. While I know absolutely nothing about him, I think he is the appropriate age to star as the leading male.

In similar news, Holly Hunter is set to play the Nurse, and (Vampire Diaries fans rejoice) Paul Wesley will play Paris, the guy who does not get the girl. Shouldn't matter, he's so good looking, he should get pity dates easily.

Read more about it on Perez's website!

So long, Farewell

There once was a boy named Harry

Whose name was mentioned in a prophecy

One must die

While the other survives

And thus it all began

Hunting for Horcuxes

Voldy's soul now fluxes

Voldemort rises again

His power so great

Harry’s life was up to fate

…and the Battle was less than accurate.

Like my fellow Potter fans, I have been anticipating “The End” since the release of the final novel. It was inevitable, and for most it means the end of their childhood. I am one of them.

I started reading the series when The Prisoner of Azkaban had already been published. A friend introduced me to the magical world of witchcraft and wizardry and it was unlike anything I had ever read. I was fully immersed in their world.

All 7 books were published within 10 years, and similarly, the films were also released within 10 years. If I started reading the books when I was just shy of the age of 10. It means that Harry Potter has been part of my life for 12 years.

More than half my life has been dedicated to the series and I’m sad it has come to an end. However, the purpose of this post is not to bore you with my laments, but to share my thoughts on the final gift the franchise could give.

After being blown away by Part 1 of The Deathly Hallows, I expected no less from Part 2. Because I had not read the book since 2007, I felt compelled to refresh my memory and read it once more. 

I believe the movie was a joy to watch – cinematically speaking. 3D didn’t do much for me but I got Harry Potter glasses out of it. The film was full of emotion… those who have read the books will understand why. For those of you who don’t read the books and haven’t seen the movie yet, I will not spoil it for you. The most frustrating aspect of the movie was the inaccuracies that plagued the film.

Movies based off books have the difficulty of staying true to the original, for many reasons. The Harry Potter film franchise was no exception.

While I love the films, a part of me is always disappointed with the film doesn’t match the book. However, I must constantly be reminded that it is the Director’s vision not mine, that budgeting must play some role in the omission of characters, and again, it is someone else’s interpretation.

I liked the film, for it bade farewell to the beloved franchise… but unfortunately it was laced with inaccuracies.

While it saddens me to see it all end, I find comfort in the fact that Harry, Ron and Hermione still have adventures on paper.

Auf Wiedersehen, Harry Potter.

Oh na, na... Part III

You know the phrase "slice of pie"? How about naming my blog "Slice of Lai"?
It combines my love for food and it's a play on words.

Yay or nay?

Oh na, na... Part II

A while back I asked you guys what I should change blog name to and one person responded with "Lai to Me".

I really liked it, but I decided to go in that direction with my own twist. So please take a second to participate!

I have no idea how to put in an actual poll in my post... so I'll just ask that you write your answer in the comments section.

Name Change!
What should I change my blog name to?
1) Lai 2 You
2) All Things Stefani
3) Other (then write your suggestion)


Thanks friends!

Not your typical "Chick Flick"

Behold, Judd Apatow's latest -- Bridesmaids. It's The Hangover but with chicks. This hilarious film was released earlier this month and I was beyond excited to see it as I am a fan of Apatow's previous works. I expected a lot of laughs, crude humor, and obscenity.

When Annie's best friend Lillian becomes engaged, she's asked to be Lil's maid of honor. At the engagement party, she meets the rest of the bridesmaids.
There's Becca, a seemingly innocent newly wed who's nothing but smiles. Rita, a housewife and mother of 3 boys who's itching for girly time. Megan, Lil's fiance's sister who's low maintenance and has no filter, literally (she belches and passes gas like it's nobody's business). Lastly, there's Helen, Lillian's fiance's boss's wife, who's beautiful, passive aggressive, and Annie's competition as BFF.
Annie has to endure all the duties of maid of honor while keeping up with the other girls and trying to upstage Helen (which later seems impossible).
 
Toss in some vulgar language, cat fights, innuendos, hilarious catchphrases, sexual content and lots of puking, and you've got an Apatow movie. He sure knows how to cross the line.

Kristin Wiig is also worthy of acknowledgement. The story allows for her comedic styling to shine through. Joining her is fellow SNL regular Maya Rudolph and both funny ladies work really well together. Alongside the duo is Jenny McCarthy, best known for her role on Gilmore Girls. It was refreshing to see her play someone who's completely different to Sookie St. James. Rose Byrne adds to the group. Her striking good looks are deceiving, and she proves she's more than just a pretty face. Another recognizable face is Ellie Kemper (Erin from The Office). Though her character is similar to that of Erin, she's a great addition to the cast and brings a lot of laughs with her. Lastly, there's Wendi McLendon-Covey. I haven't seen much of her, but she's a very funny lady, as made evident in the movie's outtakes that made it on Funny or Die.
This talented group of women makes it clear that raunchy comedy isn't just for boys.

There were some really uncomfortable scenes to sit through, but the hilarity of the rest makes up for it.
I really did enjoy this movie and would recommend it to anyone who possesses a funny bone.

From Chuck to Tybalt

2 months ago, I blogged that Hailee Steinfeld had been cast to play Juliet in the upcoming adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

Well I've just read that Ed Westwick will be playing Juliet's cousin Tybalt in the Shakespearean love story.
You've probably seen him in the CW hit show Gossip Girl, in which Ed plays Chuck Bass. A heavy schemer who is devilishly charming. He plays that role with ease, and from what I know of the character Tybalt, I believe Ed's familiarity with playing the douche-bag will help him deliver a notable performance.

I can't wait to hear who will be cast to star opposite Hailee. She's only 14, so he's got to be age appropriate, otherwise it could get creepy.

Crap, please let it be anyone BUT Justin Bieber?!?
Who would you like to see play Romeo?

Read more about it on Perez!

HK: Day 18

Well, today was our last full day in Hong Kong. So we spent most of it wrapping up our trip.

Started at noonish today. We all had a late night, so we didn't eat our first meal till 12. We had dim sum with my uncle downstairs. (I love how convenient it is to eat around here!) Shortly after, we went back to the flat to do some packing. This is when I figured out that I bought the most during our time here. Most of which is from H&M. They have more stuff, AND no taxes. C'mon. How could I not??

Anyways... when my Mom and aunt came back from their massages, we made our way to the old folks home to see my Yeh Yeh one last time.
He looked so much better today than the last time. He seemed more aware of his surroundings, and was sharp and quick with his replies. He really does remember a lot, but he's a man of few words, so he doesn't always reply to our many queries. In fact, if he's feeling like he's being tested/pestered he'll just ignore the question and not say anything. It's pretty funny actually. Great to see he's still got a little kick in him after all.
When we finally had to say goodbye, that's when my heart broke yet again. I can't leave him like this... It was really hard to not get teary-eyed when kissing his cheek and saying joy geen (good bye). I can only hope to come back in the very near future to see his face again. I love you Yeh Yeh.

Some other very important people we had to see one more time was my Dai Bak (oldest uncle) and my auntie Moh. What better way to end our HK trip with some Korean BBQ? Good times. Good food. My auntie Moh talks so fast that we have to constantly remind her to speak a little slower. It's way harder for Ev and I because we have to translate whilst being ultra attentive.
Anyways, after dinner, with much persistence, we had a little family photo shoot in Tsim Sha Tsui. So many photos... So much fake smiling. Haha I miss them already though.

All in all folks, this was a great trip. I learned a lot about my family. Some good, some bad. I got to know my cous a bit better. And I could actually carry a conversation with my relatives. Winning!

Missing Dai Bak, but we're mostly all here.