The Truman Show 20th anniversary

20 years ago this month. one of the earliest films to bring that funky word "existentialism" and to question whether you're living your own life or there's a Christof somewhere.

来说是非者 便是是非人

Why is this thus and what is the reason of this thusness?

委屈

Disappointing and unprofessional.

Few leave on a high. Most overstay themselves.

I went from sacrificing other opportunities and staying, to becoming an "important, senior" member who entrenched the workflow, to being sidelined.

There's no shame in overstaying. Even sidelining is okay, if there's genuine blame. But the 委屈 I'm in lays squarely at the feet of those in positions of influence.

The Happening 10th anniversary

10 years ago this month. still underrated imo. in this era of the "elevated horror", if it arrived 10 years late, it might be a hit.

act your rank

At NS, you're expected to not think.

At work, you're expected to solve problems.

At reservist, you try to solve problems and you're reminded to not think.

"I was 'Home Alone' too, except not in movie, but in real life."

flinging the rock is not basketball

the team that best represents NBA's shift to 3-point shooting missed 27 consecutive attempts to lose a Game 7.

enough of this nonsense and get back to playing real ball.

Vertigo 60th anniversary

60 years ago this month. the film that introduced me to the greatness of Hitchcock.

I cannot begin my day with a confrontation.

He is a man who insists on hearing bad news at once.

Liverpool poised for greatness?

so Liverpool made 4th and everyone's talking like they're the biggest force in world football. I congratulate them on a great (second half) season and admire their attacking football, but one needn't look far back to find a successful team with a revolutionary style (Chelsea) totally capitulate. people forget Coutinho left and Salah will only stay if Liverpool continue reaching Champions League finals.

一盆好鸡蛋会不会有坏蛋？当然有。那一篮坏鸡蛋里会不会有好蛋？

Malaysians make a stand

it is early days (hours), but I've always believed history can be traced by distant events and change happens in geographical waves. Malaysia has politically been more mature and, to an extent, still casts a shadow over us.

change next door will hopefully accelerate change.

"There are nearly 13 million people in the world. None of those people is an extra. They're all the leads of their own stories."