Arson-ic Intentions

Die, Paper, Die

The Physics NCT 2008 was a brain drain. I was so tired after the paper, having killed all my brain cells whilst attempting the questions. Doing the paper was a headache, although it was slightly(yes SLIGHTLY only) easier than the 2007 one. I almost set fire to the question paper.


What's left to be said?

The Dark Knight absolutely lived up to all its hype. It was fantastic. Heath Ledger's anarchic portrayal of The Joker was eerily convincing, and refreshing as well. It was in a different league altogether, in comparison to Jack Nicholson's take on the character back in Batman (1989). It's very sad that such a talented and wonderful actor had passed away earlier this year because of an accidental drug overdose. He totally deserves posthumous recognition, in the form of an Oscar. Rest in peace, Mr. Heath Ledger.

The Dark Knight is the only Batman movie, without the word "Batman", in the title.


Jack Nicholson as The Joker


Heath Ledger as The Joker: Psychopathic, Schizophrenic, yet with a pinch of Charisma

The Joker in this film had sort of a makeover. Instead of sporting white skin as a result of chemical bleaching(his origins), he wore face paint in the movie. What resulted was a scruffier-looking, edgier version of the Joker, never before seen in previous productions. The Glasgow Smile was there, a result of alleged parental abuse and self-mutilation.


The Dark Knight Himself

But what is the Joker without Batman? Bruce Wayne is back again with all his incredible gadgets and an all-new Batsuit(Kevlar woven with titanium-dipped nylon, if i remember). The Tumbler(his Batmobile-cum-Big Bad Black Tank) returns from the original movie as well, with a few surprises in store.

Compare this.


Left: Batman Begins(2005). Right: The Dark Knight(2008).

With this(I know its hard to believe, but yeah, it used to be this).


It's a wonder the villains don't die from laughter

Compare the vehicles too.


I wasn't alive before this actually roamed Gotham


This was from either Batman or Batman Forever


From Batman and Robin, i actually like this design


Current: The Tumbler from TDK, aka Big-Bad-Black-Tank

The Joker's unwavering faith in social obedience generally creates all the chaos seen in the film(No spoilers here, go watch it yourself). Throughout the show, you can't help but eagerly wait for the next scene when the Joker pops out. It's a brilliant performance. I especially like the maniacal laughter. Edison Chen appeared as well, for a mere 3 seconds. Go catch the movie! Guaranteed to please.



We stumbled upon this quirky bike en route to catching The Dark Knight. The owner must have quite a personality. A dollar for guessing who's the guy above! Nah, joking.