Category Archives: Books & Reviews

Leonardo: 500 Years into the Future

Posted on December 27, 2008 by sinyaw

What if Leonardo da Vinci was born later? Say, in 18th, 19th, or even 20th century? He makes every engineer to feel inadequate. God knows what more would he come up with advanced tools like computers, internal combustion engine, or … Continue reading →

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The Day the Earth Stood Still

Posted on December 21, 2008 by sinyaw

The Day the Earth Stood Still Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly 12 December 2008 We cracked up when Klaatu (Keanu Reeves) and Mr. Wu (James Hong) talked in a McDonald restaurant. Keanu’s Chinese is passable, James Hong’s better, but the dialog … Continue reading →

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Die Hard 007

Posted on November 15, 2008 by sinyaw

Quantum of Solace Daniel Craig 2008 What happened to, “Bond, James Bond” followed by the familiar music? What happened to “Q” and gadgets? Where are the dashy, sexy Bond girls? The only difference between the new series of 007 movies … Continue reading →

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Not horrified

Posted on November 14, 2008 by sinyaw

Saw 4 Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman 26 October 2007 The original Saw was so curiously terrifying. It reminded me the original Omen. Both haunted me for years. Until I pumped up myself to see Omen sequels, and, I guess, … Continue reading →

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Indy 4

Posted on September 28, 2008 by sinyaw

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Steven Spielberg 22 May 2008 Why do I watch this? Cause I must! I just have to watch all Indy movies. After all, it is Harrison Ford, how bad can it … Continue reading →

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牡丹亭

Posted on September 15, 2008 by sinyaw

聞名甚久了,但也沒什麼真正的興趣.畢竟是聽不大懂得東西.朋友邀去看”廳堂版”,打聽是90分鐘,帶吃飯.就去唄.在保利斜對面,南新倉.六點半吃飯,東西不錯.7點半開演. 演出極好.現代化的舞台設計,30多人的場地,演員完全是自然聲.身段表情,竟收眼裡.散場後可以合影,工作人員第二天就寄來了照片.很愉快的一夜. 牡丹亭劇情大膽開放,出乎我意料.人鬼激情,可以拍個好電影.會比”色戒”好看.

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Mummy 3

Posted on August 16, 2008 by sinyaw

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh Directed by Rob Cohen It is decidedly a bad movie. If it is not set in China with Michelle Yeoh and Jet Li, it will be a … Continue reading →

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WALL-E

Posted on August 4, 2008 by sinyaw

Wall-E Directed by Andrew Stanton 27 June 2008 (USA) Light hearted semi-sci-fi that is really about human characters. Pixar actually make us feel the emotions from animated robots that do not speak; I did not anticipate that. This movie is … Continue reading →

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The Not-So-Economist

Posted on July 7, 2008 by sinyaw

I enjoyed The Economist so much that I am willing to pay US$303 a year to receive an issue every week in my mailbox. Nearly US$6 an issue is the highest rate in the world. The same subscription costs US$129 … Continue reading →

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We are what we eat

Posted on June 8, 2008 by sinyaw

The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals Michael Pollan ISBN: 978-0143038580 Pub. Date: August 28, 2007 Publisher: Penguin In this world of evolution, the fittest survives. Surely we homo sapiens are the reigning king on top of this … Continue reading →

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