Body Aches

Went for a run around NTU with Clarence yesterday and my stamina had decreased drastically. I stopped for many times to take a break along the 5.6 km running route. That's the result of almost 5 months without running. I guess i should run once a week to keep fit.

Went for my elective today and we watched Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan. It was made in the 1970s and i didn't know that the Chinese film industry then was already quite liberal. The female villain in the show was a lesbian and there were a number of intimate scenes. The story is about a young girl who was kidnapped into prostitution by a brothel and she seeks revenge after the sufferings that she had gone through. It's refreshing to see all these old movies and we get to know how film had evolved.

The lecturer also discussed feminism prior to the movie and he gave us much insight on movies which is a representation of culture, patriarchal society in the past, liberalisation and many other factors that influences film which in turn influences audiences.

Too bad there isn't film study as a major in Singapore, but there isn't much of a film industry in Singapore anyway.

Wednesday is my favourite day of the week coz it's the shortest and i get to watch a free movie every week. The lecturer is humourous and amicable as well, and his knowledge in film is extensive. The best part is that there are no tutorials for this elective.

Went to watch Blood and Bones with Clarence at cineleisure in the evening. The story is about a violent man who treats his wife like a slave and beats up his children. The sprawling saga centers about the man who oppresses people around him, his torrid affairs and ill-treatment of his workers and his family until his eventual death. The hatred accumulates as the story progresses and it culminates into suicides, fights, rapes, death and separation. Even the most optimistic people who watch this film will be affected by the brute violence and the bleak reality that sustains throughout the entire length of the 2 hr 30 mins movie. An effectively depressing movie which boosts incredibly good acting chops (Beat Takeshi) and great storytelling skills.

By the way, i got aches all over my body from yesterday's run. I definitely should exercise more to maintain my fitness.