Book Review: Trials and Triumphs II

More trials than triumphs, albeit small triumphs. Living the faith is not all smooth sailing, and like everyone else, the authors of this book have gone through some extremely difficult times. The difference is, rather than dwell in despair, their relationship with God flourishes as a result.

My heart is deeply moved and stirred within me reading some of the testimonies in this book. The experiences shared in this book lets us know we are not alone in our pains and sufferings because God is always with us.

This book is a good read especially for those who have gone through or are going through difficult times and for those seeking to know God more deeply and how to help others in their pains.

Get a copy of the book @ Xulon Press or Amazon

Last Supper ... Singapore Style

A picture by Temasek Review ...

The Last Supper ... Singapore Style
at a Hawker Centre before it closes for renovation

The Last Supper ... by Leonardo Da Vinci

Thor

Synopsis
Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, "Thor," which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It's while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

Official Site: thor.marvel.com
Singapore Release Date: 28th April 2011, Thursday
Running Time: 130 minutes
Ratings: G
Genre: Action | Adventure | Drama
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Hopkins, Kat Dennings, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman
Crew: Director (Kenneth Branagh), Producer (Kevin Feige), Writers (Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby), Screenplay (Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz, Don PayneJ. Michael Straczynski, Mark Protosevich), Music (Patrick Doyle), Cinematography (Haris Zambarloukos) and Editing (Paul Rubell)

The Ultimate Winner

Synopsis
Since young, Shi Tian Cai (Li Nanxing) was known among his peers to be the junior gambling king thanks to his gambling addict of a father. Years later, Tian Cai gets married to Zhi Hui who is about to give birth. All this while Tian Cai have been supporting his family through gambling, but with a kid now on board, things just got tougher. Without hesitation Tian Cai dabbles with the high-stake circles and with his talent and reputation manages to make a huge windfall. Tian Cai’s much sought after talent in the gambling circle generates envy from Taiwanese tycoon Li Guan Jun, and each step that Tian Cai takes brings him closer to his nemesis.

Official Site: facebook.com/theultimatewinnermovie
Singapore Release Date: 14th April 2011, Thursday
Running Time: 100 minutes
Ratings: G
Genre: Drama
Cast: Phyllis Quek, Li Nanxing, Rebecca Lim, Dai Yang Tian
Crew: Director (Li Nanxing)

World Invasion — Battle: Los Angeles

Release Date: March 17, 2011
Running Time: 116 minutes
Ratings: G
Genre: Action Sci-Fi Thriller
Cast: Bridget Moynahan, Ramon Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Michael Pena, Aaron Eckhart.
Crew: Director (Jonathan Liebesman), Producer (Jeffrey Chernov, Neal H. Moritz, Ori Marmur), Writers (Christopher Bertolini), Music (Brian Tyler), Cinematography (Lukas Ettli) and Editing (Christian Wagner)
Official Site: http://www.battlela.com

Synopsis: For years, there have been documented cases of UFO sightings around the world – Buenos Aires, Seoul, France, Germany, China. But in 2011, what were once just sightings will become a terrifying reality when Earth is attacked by unknown forces. As people everywhere watch the world’s great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected. It’s up to a Marine staff sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) and his new platoon to draw a line in the sand as they take on an enemy unlike any they’ve ever encountered before.

Spider-Man 3

Kirsten Dunst has revealed that Thomas Haden Church will play Sandman and Topher Grace will play Venom in director Sam Raimi's SpiderMan 3.

"We have really great people though as the villains in this film, Thomas Haden Church and Topher Grace -- Venom and Sandman," Kirsten Dunst told Zap2it. "Maybe I wasn't supposed to say that," she said before reversing her claim. "It's the other way around. You're right," she added.

Dunst says she hasn't received the script for the movie yet, which will begin shooting in January. "But I know the general story," she said. "There's a lot that they're trying to fit into this one."

James Cromwell is set to join SpiderMan 3 as Captain Stacy, the father of Bryce Dallas Howard's character, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Columbia is keeping a tight lid on the third movie's story line, though it is known that Gwen is the third part of a love triangle and that the character does survive. Peter Parker love interest, Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard) ends up blaming Spider-Man for her father's death.

SpiderMan 3 is currently slated for a May 4th, 2007 release. Source information from: http://www.killermovies.com.