色，戒 10th anniversary

10 years ago this month. a great film that would have a greater legacy if not for those scenes.

"he was, in a way, my discovery. I did not invent him. like other great men, he invented himself."

There Will Be Blood 10th anniversary

10 years ago this month. when DDL and PTA unite, genius happens. a masterclass in characterisation, manipulation and desperation. one of the most intense films i've seen.

Financial planning & stand-up comedy 傻傻分不清楚

True story: sometimes I meet cold-calling financial agents just to ask them questions and see how they react to me. Today in 90 minutes this dude argued how much better it is to suffer Total Permanent Disability with his company than with others, that their advice a few months ago turned out wrong because it's "just advice", how dishonest OCBC 360 is, how my current portfolio is the reason his industry has a bad name, how apocalyptic the world and markets are right now, and who knows where our CPF money is.

Anja Chong

the most successful winter-sport athlete at the recent SEA Games was born in Singapore and is the daughter of Singapore Ice Skating Association's president -- yet represented Malaysia. can any of my MSM friends explain why it wasn't covered?

A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults.