Journey-Café

The Pursuit of Happyness

I just saw The Pursuit of Happyness. I know Will Smith does quality work like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Wild Wild West, but this is a major step up. This is one of the most beautifully made, extremely well acted movies I have ever seen. I was not a fan of his before, but if this is the direction he is going, then he’s going to get to a place where acting doesn't only mean a job - it’s about creating something which means so much to so many people and can possibly change lives.

The story is set in San Francisco in the 80’s. Will plays Chris Gardner an out-of-work salesman who wins custody of his young son just as he is about to start a new job in The Pursuit of Happyness. He ends up in a homeless shelter trying to look after his son. Based on the true story and the book by Chris Gardner. If there is one movie you should watch this year - this is the one!

posted by Journey-Café @ Monday, January 08, 2007 Comments: 0

Welcome to my corner of the world

For me, 2007 is going to be a big year! Firstly I'm off to America and Canada for three weeks. I don't like to do the standard thing when travelling. I like to go off the beaten track and check out what a country really is like. When I went to Thailand I hated Phuket - but loved a small town called Pia which is in the mountains not far away from Mae Hong Son. When I went to Japan I stayed in Osaka (well, a friend lived there) but I really loved it because it was real Japan - not the kind of stuff you read in tourist books.

This time, I'm off to Portland, Seattle and Vancouver. So less than three weeks to go - I'm getting excited!

posted by Journey-Café @ Monday, January 08, 2007 Comments: 0