Thunders clapped in company of heavy rain this morning. Dark clouds gathered to make any outdoor activity dismal. I thought the appointment to see the movie, Flashbacks of A Fool, would be canceled. I went to the appointed tea shop just to be on the safe side; besides, it's in my neighborhood, 10-15 minutes of walk, which won't cost me a sweat. I was glad I was wrong. When I got there, Chien-shun, Mimi, Jelly, Morning and Roger had already been there, and then Abel came, we chatted over large cups of tea and free fried tofu.
Ellen arrived in time for the opening of the movie, and she was greeted by the scenes of a fading film star, Joe Scott, indulging himself in sex, drugs and alcohol. haha...
The adult Joe Scott, played by Daniel Craig, is very far from the role of James Bond, and I think he also did a good job, without those stunning stints. The flashbacks of his teenage years, his first encounters of love and loss, came in to explain what he was trying to run away from. They carried bitter and nostalgic feelings. I believe the music the characters grew up with played an important role for the movie. With one song you may set the right mood for the atmosphere, the age of pinball machines. But, alas, as a foreigner, I can only guess and leave it to imagination.
Finally, a word a day keeps the doctor away.
Concealer: A facial cosmetic used to cover blemished skin. 遮瑕膏
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