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This page keeps track of my entertainment, including books, movies, TV series, starting from 2019. If you stumble upon something that piques your interest, that’s great! :)

Bold indicates my recommendation 👍.

2023

Name	Author/Link	Version	logger.info()
Top Gun: Maverick	🎬 imdb	Netflix	High-flying action returns with the sequel to the iconic original. Witness aerial brilliance.
Slow Horses	📺 imdb	Apple TV	Dive into the world of British espionage with a drama that exudes quality and intrigue.
Matilda	🎬 imdb	Netflix	Dive into the magical world of Matilda. Dahl’s masterpiece comes alive in this classic family film.
Bridget Jones’s Diary	🎬 imdb	Netflix	Laugh, cry, and relate with Bridget’s hilarious and heartwarming journey through life’s ups and downs.
Ginny & Georgia	📺 imdb	Netflix	A compelling tale of mother-daughter dynamics with a dose of mystery and humor.
The Last of Us	📺 imdb	HBO	Dive deep into a post-apocalyptic world where survival is paramount. Based on the renowned video game, it’s a roller-coaster of emotions.
The Spy	📺 imdb	Netflix	Step into the shoes of Israeli spy Eli Cohen in this gripping historical drama, a tale of espionage, danger, and sacrifice.
The Morning Show S2	📺 imdb	Apple TV	Media politics, personal vendettas, and journalism ethics return in this intense, star-studded drama’s second season.
Shrinking	📺 imdb	Apple TV	Delve into a quirky universe where reality is not as it seems. What would you do if the world around you started to shrink?
Cunk on Earth	📺 imdb	Netflix	Embark on a hilariously unconventional journey through human history and civilization. Expect the unexpected!
Clarkson’s Farm S2, S3	📺 imdb	Prime Video	Join Clarkson once again as he fumbles, struggles but also has moments of pure brilliance on his farm. Pure entertainment!
MH370: The Plane That Disappeared	📺 imdb	Netflix
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale	📺 imdb	Netflix	A poignant tale that’s a testament to the undying loyalty of dogs. Be prepared with tissues; it’s a tear-jerker.
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It	📚 Chris Voss	Paperback	Delve into the mind of a former FBI negotiator. A masterclass in achieving what you want, one negotiation at a time.
Why We Sleep	📚 Matthew Walker	Paperback	Sleep: the unsung hero of health. Discover its deep impact on our lives and why it’s time to prioritize a good night’s sleep.
Terence Tao Teaches Mathematical Thinking	Masterclass
The Days	📺 imdb	Netflix
House of Cards S4, S5	📺 imdb	Netflix	Politics gets murkier and the stakes higher in these electrifying seasons. Can Frank Underwood maintain his hold on power?
How to Get Rich	📺 imdb	Netflix
Beef	📺 imdb	Netflix	A narrative so intense, it simmers with tension, just like its title. Dive into the meaty drama!
Emergency NYC	📺 imdb	Netflix
Alice in Borderland 今際の国のアリス	📺 imdb	Netflix	A game of life and death awaits in a world where rules are not what they seem. A thrilling ride from start to finish!
狂飙
The Glory	📺 imdb	Netflix
Everything Everywhere All at Once	📺 imdb	Netflix
Knight and Day	🎬 imdb	Netflix
The Monster 怪物	🎬 douban	Golden Village	「怪物だーれだ」
Days Of Disaster	📺 imdb	Netflix
The Killing Vote	📺 imdb	Amazon Prime
Jack Ryan S4	📺 imdb	Amazon Prime
關於我和鬼變成家人的那件事	🎬 douban	Netflix	只有台湾能够制作出来的的电影？
Vivant 别班	📺 douban
Life Is Strange: True Colors	🎮 imdb	PS5	A great gaming experience with great characters and music, and I like the fictional town(Haven Springs, CO) atmosphere.
Hillary Rodham Clinton Teaches the Power of Resilience	Masterclass
What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions	📚 Randall Munroe
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World	📚 David Epstein

2022

Name	Author/Link	Version	logger.info()
Last Christmas	🎬 imdb	Netflix	A heartwarming holiday movie that brings the spirit of Christmas alive.
Don’t Look Up	🎬 imdb	Netflix	A brilliant comedy satire that mirrors real-world events, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s humorously incisive and strikingly accurate.
天空之城天空の城ラピュタ	🎬 douban	Netflix	An outstanding anime with a memorable OST. Despite being a 1986 movie, it still holds up today. wiki/天空の城ラピュタ
The Office (re-watch)	📺 imdb	Amazon Prime	Revisited this timeless classic that never fails to entertain.
Breaking Bad (re-watch)	📺 imdb	Netflix	Another re-watch of this gripping and intense classic.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone	📚 Lori Gottlieb	Kindle	A profound exploration of human emotions and therapy. Particularly moved by this quote from Frankl’s book: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
花束般的恋爱花束みたいな恋をした	🎬 douban		A poignant and beautifully crafted love story that leaves a lasting impression.
Zodiac	🎬 imdb	Netflix	A riveting drama that leaves you pondering long after it ends.
Star Wars	🎬 imdb	Netflix	A 1977 film that stands the test of time with its flawless performances and groundbreaking storytelling. A true classic.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore	🎬 imdb	Shaw Theatres IMAX	The latest installment in the Fantastic Beasts series, filled with magic and mystery.
Severance	📺 imdb	Apple TV	An imaginative show directed by Ben Stiller that presents a unique perspective on work-life balance. However, it might make some viewers reconsider their enthusiasm for their jobs.
胜者即是正义SP リーガル・ハイSP	📺 douban		An engaging drama that explores the intricate dynamics of the legal world.
The Batman	🎬 imdb	HBO	A familiar tale told with a fresh perspective. The movie might feel a bit lengthy, but it’s worth the watch.
The Staircase	📺 imdb	HBO	A compelling true-crime series that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
How To with John Wilson S1	📺 imdb	Netflix	A refreshingly original comedy that showcases the creative genius of John Wilson. Highly recommended for a light-hearted watch.
Harry Potter: complete movie collection	No need to reference	HBO	Relived the magic of the Harry Potter series on our new TV! The countless re-watches over the years have only made this series more endearing. The HBO subscription is totally worth it for this marathon. I can see myself revisiting the series time and again.
Better Call Saul S6	📺 imdb	Netflix	The opening theme has become a Tuesday staple for me. The midseason finale E07 left me with a lot to ponder.
The Accountant	📺 imdb	Netflix	A thrilling movie for a movie night. Ben Affleck’s versatility shines through in his portrayal of a cool, calculating accountant.
Stranger Things S4	📺 imdb	Netflix	E04 and E07 are standout episodes! Eagerly awaiting the final season.
When Breath Becomes Air (当呼吸化为空气)	📚 Paul Kalanithi	Kindle	A deeply moving exploration of life and death that left a profound impact on me. I’ll definitely revisit this book for further reflection.
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know	📚 Adam M. Grant	Paperback	A thought-provoking read that challenges you to question your assumptions and embrace the power of rethinking.
Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama: A Memoir	📚 Bob Odenkirk	Libby (audiobook)	A candid and humorous memoir that offers a glimpse into the life and career of Bob Odenkirk.
Green Book	🎬 imdb	Netflix	A deeply moving film that highlights the exceptional performances of the lead actors and the dynamic relationship between their characters. The film’s Oscar accolades are a testament to its excellence.
Bullet Train	🎬 imdb	Golden Village	A fun and thrilling ride, enjoyed with popcorn and coke thanks to the Meta Movie Club.
How to Be Perfect	📚 Michael Schur	Paperback	An insightful read from the creator of the Good Place show. It offers intriguing discussions on complex ethical questions.
The Good Place S1,2	📺 imdb	Netflix	A clever and thought-provoking series that explores philosophical questions in a humorous setting.
Indian Matchmaking	📺 imdb	Netflix	A fascinating look into the world of Indian matchmaking and the complexities of arranged marriages.
21	🎬 imdb	Netflix	A thrilling movie that made for a great movie night.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant	📚 Eric Jorgenson	Paperback	A valuable book that distills wisdom on wealth and happiness. Also available for free on its website.
The Lincoln Lawyer	📺 imdb	Netflix	A captivating legal drama that showcases the relentless efforts of a lawyer. Still watching and thoroughly enjoying it.
The Redemption team	🎬 imdb	Netflix	A nostalgic look back at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It’s hard to believe it’s been so many years.
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It	📚 Chris Voss, Tahl Raz	Paperback	A must-read for anyone looking to improve their negotiation skills. It offers practical advice from a seasoned negotiator.
All My Life	🎬 imdb	Netflix
Clarkson’s Farm	📺 imdb	Prime Video	Top quality documentary with humour and interesting experiences on a farm. Like the Caleb character too.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever	🎬 imdb	GV Gold Class	Great movie experience in the gold class, the movie itself is a “classic” Marvel style for me, not really impressive.
The Good Nurse	🎬 imdb	Netflix	The story went to another direction in a sudden way for me. Great acting from both main actors.
The Terminal	🎬 imdb	Netflix	Life is waiting, be patient and live it great!
Saving Private Ryan	🎬 imdb	Netflix	A great war film that makes me value the peaceful life even more.
色，戒	🎬 douban		“如果说断背山是一段发生在天堂里的爱情，那色戒就是来自地狱的爱情。”——李安
First Love	📺 douban	Netflix	宇多田ヒカルの「First Love」にインスパイアされて、とても美しいシリーズだ
Train to Busan	🎬 imdb	Netflix	The Plots, characters, emotions make so much sense, best zombie movie?
The Minimalist Entrepreneur: How Great Founders Do More with Less	📚 Sahil Lavingia	Paperback
Glass Onion	🎬 imdb	Netflix
The Ultimatum: France	🍿️ imdb	Netflix

2021

Name	Author/Link	Version	logger.info()
Soul	🎬 imdb	Cathay Cineplexes	I heard the voice of Moss once ‘Jerry’ comes out, haha
Jack Ryan Season 2	📺 imdb	Prime Video	Only watched the first and last episode as the plot has so many flaws.
日本人の知らない日本語	📺 豆瓣
Death to 2020	📺 imdb	Netflix	Matches my impression of the year 2020 quite well.
Prison break	📺 imdb	Netflix	“Welcome to Prisneyland.” Although I’m maybe 15 years late for this show? 😂 The first season is the best one, but the following ones are not bad. I finished the whole series in around 1.5 months, so in average, four episodes a day, just couldn’t stop.
The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company	📖 Robert Iger	Kindle	The book described an exciting and fascinating career that changed Disney dramatically, with some lessons learned on the way. (update: Disney+ streaming service has been a success in the Singapore market too, according to The Economist, Disney+ gather new users six times quicker than Netflix? Impressive.)
被讨厌的勇气	📚 岸见一郎 / 古贺史健	Kindle	（中国語で読んで）嫌われる勇気：自己啓発の源流「アドラー」の教え。「すべての悩みは、対人関係の悩みである」という言葉がある。わたしには大切な本と思います
幸福的勇气	📚 岸见一郎 / 古贺史健	Kindle	（中国語で読んで）嫌われる勇気と合わせて、読んで良かったと思える本に出会えて、意味があった
小王子	📚 Antoine de Saint-Exupéry	Kindle	经典重读，兴趣斐然，甚至还在kinokuniya收了一本日语版的以后看。。。
围城	📚 钱钟书	Kindle	经典重读。你从《围城》中读出了什么？
The Bourne Identity	🎬 imdb	Netflix	Classic action movie entertainment!
名探偵コナンベイカー街の亡霊	🎬 wiki		ベイカー街の亡霊はコナン映画歴代最高作品か？確かに面白い映画だと。
Educated	📚 Tara Westover		A memoir about an inspiring and encouraging self-discovery experience, even better than I thought! The ability of self-education is and would always be essential.
Her	🎬 imdb	Netflix	Beautiful science fiction talking about a kind of romance or ‘nightmare’ to me, with AI. The scenes were so familiar, then I found out they were filmed in Shanghai.
Nobody	🎬 imdb	Shaw	I like the actor Bob Odenkirk because of Saul’s role. Turns out to be a John Wick type action movie.
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need	📚 Bill Gates	Libby	My reading notes
Lord of The Rings 1-3	🎬 imdb		We watched the trilogy epic again over two weekends, still, 10 hours of an incredible journey.
逃げるは恥だが役に立つガンバレ人類！新春スペシャル！！	🎬 豆瓣		コロナを含む多くの問題を話さながらいい映画です。ガンバレ人類！
大豆田とわ子と三人の元夫	📺 豆瓣		そして、大きな注目を集めているのが、現在５人のラッパーが参加し、毎話内容が変わるというユニークな手法で作られた主題歌だ。
Gifted	🎬 imdb	Netflix
Friends: The Reunion	🎬 imdb		Time flies so fast!!!!!!
The Complete Software Developer’s Career Guide	📚 John Sonmez	Libby
POKÉMON Detective Pikachu	🎬 imdb	Netflix	Classic popcorn movie, but quite cute!
情书 Love Letter ラヴレター	🎬 豆瓣
海街日记海街diary	🎬 豆瓣
Bohemian Rhapsody	🎬 imdb		Queen would always be a legend. Love the last 20 minutes’ scene for the Live Aid performance.
胜者即是正义 2014SP リーガルハイ・スペシャル	🎬 豆瓣		最佳镜头
The Good Doctor	📺 imdb	Netflix	Very inspiring show, I think we don’t need to be serious about the medical details, we can enjoy the stories and the performance
The Diary of a Bookseller 书店日记	📚 Shaun Bythell		An interesting diary from a bookshop owner with his daily life and his thoughts. I want to visit the bookstore someday. It’s “the largest second-hand bookshop in Scotland.”
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings	🎬 imdb	Golden Village VivoCity	It’s a great superhero movie with fantastic visual effects in the movie theatre! Way beyond my expectations. I also love how the movie respects Chinese culture and I like Simu from Kim’s Convenience.
Seven Languages in Seven Weeks	📚 Bruce A. Tate	O’Reilly	Only read the Scala and Haskell chapter.
Squid Game	📺 imdb	Netflix	It’s so popular worldwide now, but I prefer watching YouTubers reactions video…
Bride Wars	🎬 imdb	Netflix	I understand the 5.5/10 review, if I watch it in a movie theatre, it’s mediocre, but for a Friday movie night watching on Netflix, it’s rather entertaining
No Time to Die	🎬 imdb	Shaw Theatres Lido	I’ve been waiting for this movie for 1.5 years, worth my tickets. Farewell, Mr. James Bond! I love the series.
蛤蟆先生去看心理医生	📚 Robert de Board	Kindle	Pretty lovely and easy to accept reading about psychology
Ted Lasso Season 2	📺 imdb	Apple TV
Red Notice	🎬 imdb	Netflix
The Break-Up	🎬 imdb	Netflix
Love Hard	🎬 imdb	Netflix
失落的卫星	📚 刘子超	Kindle	非常棒的游记，我一边开着 Google Earth 一边看完的，有种我也在中亚旅游的感觉

2020

Name	Author/Link	Version	logger.info()
Permanent Record	📚 Edward Snowden	Kindle	Nice autobiography from a heroic whistleblower. The book is now open-source for free.
The Office	📺 imdb	Prime Video	It’s never too late to start this series😂 I guess many parts of it would appear in my head again and again haha.
Marriage Story	🎬 imdb	Netflix	Emotionally real and devastating story, stand out acting performance from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson.
tmux 2	📚 Brain P.Hogan	O’Reilly	“Your mouse is slowing you down.”
Practical Vim, 2nd Edition	📚 Drew Neil	O’Reilly	Recently picked up `Vim + tmux`, finally make better use of my HHKB keyboard.
Peaky Blinders Season 3	📺 imdb	Netflix
想见你	📺 douban		难得有一个看完了的爱情故事题材烧脑元素电视剧。。但的确不错，烧了小一阵子的脑子
The Rust Programming Language (Covers Rust 2018)	📚 Carol Nichols	O’Reilly	A best-quality official document about a programming language I’ve ever read. Quite a lot to read and think!
Better Call Saul S5	📺 imdb	Netflix	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Just watch it.
Always Be My Maybe	🎬 imdb	Netflix	An ideal movie night love romance movie.
The Proposal	🎬 imdb	Netflix	First movie I’ve seen that’s taken in Alaska.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2	📺 imdb	Netflix	🏎️🏎️🏎️
The Upside		Prime Video
Westworld Season 3	📺 imdb	HBO	Finally Season 3 came, happy to see Marina One and many Singapore scenes in the show.
You Don’t Know JS: Async & Performance	📖by Kyle Simpson	O’Reilly	Interesting points: 1. Generator & `yield` keyword; 2. Web Workers; 3. Performance benchmarking & tuning.
You Don’t Know JS: ES6 & Beyond	📖by Kyle Simpson	O’Reilly
House of Cards S1-3	📺 imdb	Netflix	Rewatched for the 3rd time, still learnt a lot. “What you’re asking is just shy of treason”, “Just shy, which is politics.”
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj	📺 imdb	Netflix	Came across this talk show but it’s of quite good quality.
The Economist	📖 website	Kindle	I take it as my source of truth about what’s happening in the world, and source of English wording😉, for now.
Kim’s Convenience	📺 imdb	Netflix	It was a random recommendation by Netflix, but turns out to be a relaxing comedy! Talking about Asian immigrant family’s life in Canada.
非自然死亡アンナチュラル Unnatural	📺 douban		开始学日语之后看的第一个日剧✅ 私はひらがなとカタカナを学んだ後、最初のテレビシリーズ (from Google translate lol)
千与千寻 Spirited Away	🎬 imdb	Netflix	一个关于梦境，成长，自由与爱的故事，我居然长这么大了才看😂 Best Animation movie, wonderful and beautiful, will definitely watch again. ｜
Undercover billionare	🎬 imdb	YouTube	Although I feel it’s not so real…
Courage to be Disliked (被討厭的勇氣)	📖 Kindle, 岸見一郎、古賀史健	Goodreads	A book about Adlerian theory, “Individual Psychology”
American Beauty	🎬 imdb	Netflix	A deep and thought-provoking film. Lester Burnham: It’s a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself. Makes you wonder what else you can do that you’ve forgotten about.
The Big Bang Theory	📺 imdb	Netflix	Watched again, it’s perfect for fun and to watch with meals
The King: Eternal Monarch	📺 imdb	Netflix	I do like the the scenes that are shot with some different camera angles, feels a bit like Better Call Saul, maybe it’s because it’s a Netflix origin?
白夜追凶	📺 imdb	Netflix	The best Chinese TV series on Netflix? 拍的是真好看，情节看上去也没什么漏洞，希望这样的国产剧能够更多一些。
The New One Minute Manager	📖 amazon	Kindle	My manager recommended this title to me. The content is concise but straightforward, definitely learned something from it.
Interstellar	🎬 imdb		Rewatching this movie after several years, it’s still a fascinating experience that gave me goosebumps. The plot was intriguing and made me think it through, and I always like Matthew McConaughey’s acting. I gained much curiosity about how space station works that I watched many YouTube documentaries afterward.
Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons	📺 imdb	Netflix	A different angle about experiencing prison life, my only concern is how practical is this when you have a camera crew following you all time.
World’s Most Wanted	📺 imdb	Netflix	A reminder that Narcos comes from real life.
Tenet	🎬 imdb	Cathay Cineplexes	Great movie experience in the theatre, but I think I only understood 50% of what happened😂And love the performance by Cedric Diggory.
Land the Tech Job You Love	📖 by Andy Lester	O’Reilly	Some chapters give valuable experience for programmars’ career development topic.
Immigration Nation	📺 imdb	Netflix
虚无的十字架	📚 东野圭吾豆瓣	Kindle
Effective JavaScript	📚 David Herman	O’Reilly	An insightful book offering in-depth look at how to write robust JavaScript code, when the language itself is sometimes error prone.
深入React技术栈	📚 陈屹
Peaky Blinders S4	📺 imdb	Netflix
The Social Dilemma	📺 imdb	Netflix	A very well made documentary with a group of tech experts explaining how we’re affected by social networks.
Soft Skills, The Software Developer’s Life Manual 软技能：代码之外的生存指南	📖 John Sonmez 豆瓣		基本什么话题都提到了一些，覆盖了咱们程序员日常聊天的方方面面。
無法成為野獸的我們獣になれない私たち	📺 豆瓣		挿入歌が好きです
All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur	📺 imdb	Prime Video	Better than my expectation, actually the best football team documentary I’ve seen for now. I expect to see better performances for Spurs this season (and Everton too)
垫底辣妹ビリギャル	🎬 豆瓣		はい、私は一生懸命勉強しています
Dirty Money Season 2	📺 imdb	Netflix
Inception	🎬 imdb	Netflix	Third time watching, still great. One of the best NOLAN files, masterpiece
Emily in Paris	📺 imdb	Netflix	A light comedy about France, language is key to a new world.
The Queen’s Gambit	📺 imdb	Netflix	A beautiful story about chess, being smart is so remarkable. The scene and music are excellent.
東京獨身男子とうきょうどくしんだんし	📺 豆瓣	Netflix
Real detective	📺 imdb	Netflix	Brilliant series about real-life crime stories and good cops, happening around 1990-2000.
Ted Lasso	📺 imdb	Apple TV+	Apple TV+ doesn’t have many shows, this Ted Lasso is a good comedy, with the topic of a football team coach and a Premier League team.
菊与刀	📚 Ruth Benedict	Kindle	了解了很多日本民族的文化模式和特点，可以从一个全新的视角来看待这个国家。当然只凭一本书就了解日本是不可能的，可能这本书也有些过时了，毕竟六十年时间过去日本也不一样了。
Mastering Regular Expressions	📚 Jeffrey Friedl	O’Reilly
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	📺 imdb	Netflix
Jack Ryan	📺 imdb	Prime Video

2019