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

Bold indicates my recommendation 👍.

2024

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Young Sheldon 📺 imdb Netflix Heartwarming and delightful family comedy featuring Sheldon!
Fisk 📺 imdb Netflix Australian humour in Melbourne with small-town eccentricities
Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery 📚 Catherine Gildiner Paperback TSIA, a real sad and inspiring book to read
Under the Tuscan Sun 🎬 imdb Netflix A story of self-discovery and renewal in the face of life’s unexpected turns. (and make people want to travel to Italy)
Slow Horses S3 📺 imdb Apple TV Slough House continues to be brave with dark humor and thrilling stories.
Lie To Me S2 📺 imdb
Chris Voss: Win Workplace Negotiations 📚 Masterclass Masterclass
Kevin Hart: Using Humor to Make Your Mark 📚 Masterclass Masterclass
Robin Arzon: Mental Strength 📚 Masterclass Masterclass
重启人生 ブラッシュアップライフ 📺 douban Netflix Lighthearted comedy talking about “If I could live again”
No Hard Feelings 🎬 imdb Netflix Not sure if it’s a comedy… the story makes me a bit sad :P
名探偵コナン 11人目のストライカー 🎬 douban 震撼足球场!
名探偵コナン 沈黙の15分 🎬 douban
名探偵コナン 黒鉄の魚影 🎬 douban
名探偵コナン 純黒の悪夢 🎬 douban
名探偵コナン 探偵たちの鎮魂歌 🎬 douban
名探偵コナン 戦慄の楽譜 🎬 douban
三大队 🎬 douban
坚如磐石 🎬 douban
第二十条 🎬 douban
孤注一掷 🎬 douban
年会不能停 🎬 douban
Yes Minister 📺 imdb The best political comedy ever!
The Newsroom 📺 imdb HBO A modern-day Don Quixote tale set within the tumultuous world of cable news. Watched the whole series multiple times.
The Pig, the Snake, and the Pigeon (周处除三害) 🎬 douban Netflix A black comedy action thriller film in Taiwan, quite intense…
How Politics Works 📚 D.K. Publishing Hardcover Introducing political concepts and the inner workings of governments
Gut Health With Leading Experts 📚 Masterclass Masterclass A boring series of videos…
President George W. Bush Teaches Authentic Leadership 📚 Masterclass Masterclass
John Douglas Teaches How to Think Like an FBI Profiler 📚 Masterclass Masterclass
Lonely Planet: Great Britain 📚 Lonely Planet Papercover Here I am, preparing trips with a book again…
Dune: Part Two 🎬 imdb Golden Village
Dune 🎬 imdb Netflix
Your Place or Mine 🎬 imdb Netflix
Horrible Bosses 🎬 imdb Netflix
Past Lives 🎬 imdb Emirates Airline
Oppenheimer 🎬 imdb Emirates Airline
Mission: Impossible 🎬 imdb Emirates Airline
John Wick: Chapter 4 🎬 imdb Emirates Airline
One Day 🎬 imdb Netflix
Schindler’s List 🎬 imdb Netflix 😭😭😭
3 Body Problem 📺 imdb Netflix
The After 📺 imdb Netflix
Criminal Minds 📺 imdb Netflix
Outliers: The Story of Success 📚 Malcolm Gladwell Papercover
Welcome to Wrexham 📺 imdb Disney+
Fresh Off the Boat 📺 imdb
Civil War 🎬 imdb GV A bit disappointing…
与内心的小孩对话 📚 douban Papercover
Buying London 📺 imdb Netflix 🍿
Life Is Strange 🎮 imdb PS5 I know it’s a game but it tells an emotional story with great writing and lovely OST.
24 📺 imdb Disney+ Too many twists for a time span of 24 hours… a classic Counter Terrorism TV show
Set It Up 🎬 imdb Netflix
Elon Musk 📚 Walter Isaacson Paperback
四重奏 カルテット 📺 douban Netflix
James May: Our Man in Japan 📺 imdb Amazon Prime Funny dude
Page Eight 🎬 imdb Netflix
Focus 🎬 imdb Netflix
Life Is Strange 2 🎮 imdb PS5
错过你的那些年 青春18×2 君へと続く道 🎬 douban Netflix
小岛经济学:鱼、美元和经济的故事 📚 Peter Schiff Paperback
法律的悖论 📚 罗翔 Paperback
东京八平米 📚 吉井忍 Paperback
Jimmy O. Yang: Guess How Much? 🍿 imdb Amazon Prime
上帝掷骰子吗? 📚 douban
太白金星有点烦 📚 douban
Leap Year 🎬 imdb Netflix
The Long Goodbye (漫长的告别) 📚 Raymond Chandler Paperback
TREVOR NOAH: OFF THE RECORD TOUR 🍿 Live in Singapore
Siddhartha (悉达多) 📚 Hermann Hesse Paperback

2023

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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 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 A story of vengeance against bullies set against the backdrop of a high school reunion.
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 국민사형투표 📺 IMDb Amazon Prime A national referendum on capital punishment.
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 An immersive narrative-driven adventure game set in the fictional town of Haven Springs, CO.
Hillary Rodham Clinton Teaches the Power of Resilience 📚 Masterclass Masterclass By the former Secretary of State
What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions 📚 Randall Munroe Paperback
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World 📚 David Epstein Paperback
Paul Krugman Teaches Economics and Society 📚 Masterclass Masterclass Nobel laureate Paul Krugman
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald 📺 IMDb Netflix
Beckham 📺 IMDb Netflix
Chris Voss Teaches The Art of Negotiation 📚 Masterclass Masterclass A former FBI negotiator teaches negotiation tactics and strategies.
The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance 📚 W. Timothy Gallwey Paperback A guide to mastering the mental challenges of tennis and peak performance in life.
Lie To Me 📺 IMDb Remember my college days when watching the show on a small screen laptop.
此时此刻 📺 douban Netflix
Family Switch 🎬 IMDb Netflix
Squid Game: The Challenge 📺 IMDb Netflix The original show is definitely better but why not 🍿
Depp V Heard 📺 IMDb Netflix Lawsuit -> 🍿
About Fate 🎬 IMDb Prime Video
Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier 📚 Kevin Kelly Paperback
你的名字。 君の名は。 🎬 douban Netflix

2022

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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

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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 📺 douban
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!! 🎬 douban 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 📺 douban 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 🎬 douban
海街日记 海街diary 🎬 douban
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 🎬 douban 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
007: 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

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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 douban 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 douban 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 📺 douban 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 🎬 douban 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 📺 douban 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

Name Author/Link Version logger.info()
Life Is Beautiful 🎬 imdb Life is beautiful, I love the ‘Guido Orefice’ character, such a wise man.
1984 📚 George Orwell Kindle Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.
Animal Farm 📚 George Orwell Kindle BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS.
流浪地球 🎬 douban
Game of thrones Final season 📺 imdb HBO 😅well…I really expected something better.
Chernobyl 📺 imdb HBO That’s how you tell a history.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 🎬 imdb Singapore Airline Nice with the Singapore Sling on the plane haha
Pulp Fiction 🎬 imdb Singapore Airline I believe I didn’t understand it. Will watch it twice.
Alita: Battle Angel 🎬 imdb Golden Village More awesome as we watched it for free by vonchers
Principles: Life and Work 📚 Ray Dalio Kindle Actually the author has a PDF about all the main ideas. Can check this link.
How to Win Friends and Influence People 📚 Dale Carnegie Amazon
Shazam! 🎬 imdb Golden Village Chuck!
一只特立独行的猪 📚 王小波 Kindle 相见恨晚,早读个五六年就好了
The Shawshank Redemption (rewatch) 🎬 imdb Watch it for… the fifth time? Still so good.
名偵探柯南:紺青之拳 🎬 imdb Golden Village 好巧啊小学生也来🇸🇬了?
Learning GraphQL: Declarative Data Fetching for Modern Web Apps 📚 Alex Banks and Eve Porcello O’Reilly Quite good for beginners
Dumbo 🎬 imdb Eva Green!
Designing Data-Intensive Applications 📚 Martin Kleppmann O’Reilly The only book you need for system design (inverview lol).
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startups 📚 Carreyrou, John Kindle Excellent storytelling about a Silicon Valley startup. Also saw the documentary, also OK, but I like the book more.
Red Flags: why… 📚 George Magnus Kindle
Fear: Trump in the White House 📚 Woodward, Bob Kindle The author already published his second book about Trump when I just started the first one. Too fast for me, didn’t finish.
A Star Is Born 🎬 imdb Another great soundtrack album! By Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga
The Hangover 🎬 imdb A funny movie night with a group of 🇻🇳 friends! 😄
Decisive Moments in History 📚 Stefan Zweig Kindle “然而历史犹如人生,业已失去的瞬间不会因为抱憾的心情而重返,仅仅一个小时所贻误的东西,用千年的时光也难以赎回。” from 人类群星闪耀时
**About time(watched 2 times) 🎬 imdb Netflix Recommend for a movie night! and I love the music. Touching.
American Factory 🎬 imdb Netflix It’s really interesting to see how factory works in 21st century and how China’s ‘996’ works in the States. A document produced by the Obama family, also I feel it’s an ads for #andrewyang2020.
Our Planet 📺 imdb Netflix We really like the western parotia dancing scene! 💃 A kind of ‘bird of paradise’. A youtube clip here, you’ll like it.
Stranger Things S1 📺 imdb Netflix Very good story-telling and I feel it contains a lot nostalgic elements including music.
Better Call Saul S4 📺 imdb Netflix Just as good as breaking bad, love the scenes and characters.
Building Progressive Web Apps 📚 Tal Ater O’Reilly I feel this PWA document can also do the introduction I need, book is good, I skipped some details because for now I just want to have rough ideas about how PWA works.
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood 📚 Trevor Noah Audible Trevor Noah is really good at telling stories, interesting 8 hours spent during my transit.
哪吒之魔童降世 🎬 douban Golden Village It’s good but not so good, I think it’s kind of overrated. However 仍然值得鼓励!
The Great Hack 🎬 imdb Netflix Good documentary about privacy & data security concerns. It leads me to Snowden’s new book.
How I met your mother (second time) 📺 imdb Netflix Exactly the (very long) TV series that you need for meals or for fun. Last time I watch it was around 20, now I’m already near the same age as Ted :(
Narcos 📺 imdb Netflix Can’t stop until end of Season 2. wiki for better watching experience.
Hackers and Painters 📚 Paul Graham O’Reilly I think a society in which people can do and say what they want will also tend to be one in which the most efficient solutions win, rather than those sponsored by the most influential people. and many other highlights, I’ll read it again.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive 📺 imdb Netflix A guide documentary for future F1 fans, well made quality. We watched it after the Singapore Grand Prix game
Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates 📺 imdb Netflix Bill is a model and he’s doing something I hope I can learn from. Like the part that he brings a bag of book, takes a helicopter and goes reading in a cabin near lake. With a fridge full of Diet Coke.
Joker 🎬 imdb Golden Village Should be best movie of year 2019. I’ve been waiting for 2 months and watched it as soon as it’s on, as good as expected.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie 🎬 imdb Netflix A perfect ending for Jesse
Stranger Things Season 2 + Season 3 📺 imdb Netflix Suggestion: Save up your time and finish in several hours, as it’s hard to pause 😼
Sunderland ‘Til I Die 📺 imdb Netflix A beloved soccer club with history is something I really respect. Fight and struggle back to premier league soon Sunderland!
The Laundromat 📺 imdb Netflix Stories introducing money laundry, the Panama papers, tax evasion vs tax avoidance.
凪的新生活 凪のお暇 📺 douban A healing Japanese series, which was from a comic book.
Explained 📺 imdb Netflix A documentary series explaining something in 20 minutes each episode.
Lost in Translation (rewatch) 🎬 imdb Netflix Like this movie and the ending scene: A secret goodbye
Hello, Startup 📚 Yevgeniy Brikman O’Reilly This website could be useful with many resources to help you build a startup.
Dirty Money 📺 imdb Netflix Good documentary about “greed, corruption, and crime spreading through the global economy”
South Park 📺 imdb Netflix
He’s Just Not That Into You 📺 imdb Netflix Standard comedy + romance mode, with many so familiar faces lol
The Morning Show 📺 imdb Apple TV+ It’s an original series about morning show newsrooms, with Jennifer Aniston casting. However there are really only a few shows in Apple TV+😓 only 8 for now.
深入浅出 Rust 📚 范长春 Kindle 优势主要在于是中文吧,翻一翻不错但肯定替代不了官方文档的,以及Rust的文档本身就是一本书。。
Trump: An American Dream 📺 imdb Netflix Donald Trump through five decades
傅雷家书 📺 傅雷 Kindle 又是一本相见恨晚。“先做人,后做艺术家,再做音乐家,最后是钢琴家。”
Knives Out 📺 imdb Golden Village I know it’s very hard to produce a flawless detective story like ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and I think the producer has made his best. Good movie afterall with 007 and Captain America.
当我谈跑步时我谈些什么 📚 Haruki Murakami (村上春树) Kindle 「当受到某人无缘无故(至少我看来是如此)的非难时,或是觉得能得到某人的接受却事与愿违时,我总是比平日跑得更远一些。跑长于平日的距离,让肉体更多地消耗一些,好重新认识自己是个能力有限的软弱人类——从最深处物理性地认识这一点。而且跑的距离长于平日,便是强化了自己的肉体,哪怕只是一点点。」
The Pragmatic Programmer: your journey to mastery, 20th Anniversary Edition 📚Andrew Hunt, David Thomas O’Reilly My extracts here
少年的你 🎬 douban
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood 🎬 imdb Cathay Pacific Yet another Quentin Tarantino style film.
Roman Holiday 🎬 imdb Cathay Pacific Classic and beautiful romantic comedy.
The Irishman 🎬 imdb Netflix Supposed to be one of best films this year but I didn’t quite get it, maybe due to the too long flight😓
Peaky Blinders 📺 imdb Netflix S1-2, Music and Tommy are two highlights of this show, Fandom wiki
Silicon valley 📺 imdb HBO S6, Still LOL😄 Thanks Silicon valley for giving a great show about the tech world.