Category: contents
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How Many More Full Moons Will I Witness?
At the book’s end, there’s an epilogue by Masafumi Suzuki, who interviewed Ryuichi Sakamoto for this book. While I tried to remain composed reading the main text, this part broke my heart.
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‘The Roundup 3’ and ‘How Do You Live?’
Speaking of which, the advice to always show up when you like someone is so true. Initially thought Don Lee was destined to play villains forever (sorry!), but the more I see him, the more he seems like a masterpiece actor.
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The Beatles’ Final Song, ‘Now And Then’
Last night, a brand-new Beatles track was released! 🎶 Although it was once slated for the Anthology project (a collection of unreleased Beatles tracks after John Lennon passed), it didn’t make it due to the poor quality of John’s recorded voice on tape. But now, over 20 years later, with the magic of technology, ‘Now…
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The Prettiest Drama Ever, Moving
As the ending approaches, it’s like opening your eyes to a flash of light, everything clicks into place. It sweeps you away like a storm, giving you no time to breathe.
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Spotify Recommendations
As I kept adding to the list, I got overwhelmed by never-ending suggestions and had to close my phone. I’m curious why recommendation algorithms can’t leap through time. Start with the ’80s and you’ll get ’80s; start with the 2000s and it’s all 2000s—it’s the streaming platform cliché.
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Exploring ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’
Encountering a new work by a beloved author is like a personal festival that I can fully enjoy alone. Still, personally, the new ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’ fell short of expectations. The freshness of ‘The End of the World’ was already enjoyed in the original novella, and the delightful style and expressions were…
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Ever Heard of ‘Dream of Fry’?
As a kid, I didn’t really have a dream. When asked about future aspirations at school, I’d always say ‘scientist,’ but honestly, it was just a convenient answer to dodge the fact that I didn’t have anything I was truly passionate about.
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The Allure of Quitting: Shows and Books I Never Finished
A Japanese novel by Kazuki Takano called ‘Genocide’ – despite being recommended – was something I read the strategic meeting scene over a dozen times.
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The Perfect Jam for Hot Days
When you step outside in the morning and are instantly greeted by the midday sun, Taeyeon’s ‘Weekend’ is the ultimate vibe. 🎶 Listening to it feels like cruising down the highway with the A/C on full blast and windows wide open. Whether you’re in a Ferrari or an Impala, it doesn’t matter. As long as…
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Jerry Maguire and Renée Zellweger
The leading lady of this film is Renée Zellweger. Personally, I’ve always thought she looked a bit older than her age. (Too honest?)