The latest 5.0.0 update of Skype is atrocious.
The app’s main interface is no longer a slim bar of contacts (that’s what iChat and Yahoo have always done), instead it occupies the same amount of screen real estate as iTunes, looks like iTunes and simply sucks.
I’ve never been a big fan of Skype’s user interface and have found the buttons, pop-ups and user-software interactions confusing. But the latest update makes the app impossible to use. I no longer am willing to keep it open, from now on its default mode is going to be Hidden.
And now we seem to have a new service called Skype Access added and enabled by default. What were they thinking!
Another foreign movie with subtitles that I’ve seen recently. Although the two movies don’t have much in common, this one made me think of “Slumdog Millionaire”.
Recommend.
I doubt that I’ve recently seen another movie as weird and disturbing as the “Oldboy”.
This South Korean film came with no voice dubbing, just the subtitles. Awkward at first this made for a much more intense viewing, since the actors’ performance is outstanding and a lot is conveyed in the intonation and speech.
The movie constantly keeps you guessing, wondering what’s going on and sympathizing with the main character. The story is carefully crafted and told at a fast but logical pace.
Although this movie is South Korean, its origins come from Japan and one can certainly feel that.
Highly recommend this movie, but beware - it is not for the faint of heart. The subject matter is disturbing, I doubt this would make for a nice weekend movie watching experience.
What a spectacular movie. Simple, precise and focused. A great story delivered by an impressive array of prominent actors.
Highly recommend this movie. Watch it if you can.
