Happenstance

My top albums for 2010

2010-12-31T22:15:00.002+08:00

Big Echo by The Morning Benders
Midnight Remember by Little Red
The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Heart's That Pounding by Sally Seltmann
She & Him Volume 2
Compass by Jamie Lidell
Kick-Ass - Music From The Motion Picture
All Days Are Nights : Songs For Lulu by Rufus Wainwright
Sans Fusils, Ni Souliers, A Paris by Martha Wainwright
God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise by Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs
The Age of Adz by Sufjan Stevens
Broken Bells by Broken Bells

sounds. 2009.

2010-01-05T01:10:00.005+08:00

2009 is a year of deep introspection in retrospect to the people who came and went. And like music that makes you laugh, and cry.

Sea Sew - Lisa Hannigan
Zee Avi - Zee Avi
Lungs - Florence + the Machine
Together Through Life - Bob Dylan
The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo - Steve Martin
Give Me That Slow Knowing Smile - Lisa Ekdahl
Monsters of Folk - Monsters of Folk
Where The Wild Things Are OST - Karen O And The Kids
Give Up The Ghost - Brandi Carlile
Glee: The Music
The Fall - Norah Jones
Rebuilt by Humans - Newton Faulkner

texts of December.

2009-12-05T10:18:00.003+08:00

I woke up and it's a beautiful Friday morning, and I think it's becos of u.

Going 2 get a cup of coffee..was tinking bout u too.

love u!

love u more.

and then it's September.

2009-09-07T01:27:00.001+08:00

每段感情都非常珍贵

他的好
你就放在心扉

记得有个人
曾让你那样的心碎

It's possible that my heart...can be broken.

2009-08-29T15:00:00.001+08:00

3 days went on like forever.

and then.

With all my heart.

where the wild things are

2009-08-06T22:39:00.002+08:00

now i remember, this is what magic sounded like.

The Idiot.

2009-07-26T01:46:00.015+08:00

I stared at my monitor screen for a long while, not too sure how to start this particular entry. But I feel the need to write out most of these thoughts before it passes, I think, in a matter of time. Like the fleeting moments after which we often forget to write down the things that actually mean, a lot to ourselves.

At 25 degree Celsius, my room felt cold enough with the air-conditioning as it is, but no less colder than the news I have received via the updates from peers and colleagues on Facebook. In fact, I just frozed.

I met Yasmin during one of the workshops that was held by the organization I'm working for. She was a guest speaker and she shared with us her own philosophy towards human relationships, she spoke of how she seek out the genuineness in people, and how she always managed to inculcate her brand of sensitivity into her works for film and television. She exuded a certain charm, and gave off a whole lot of light (and humour) during her presentation, and that no one was able to draw their attention away from her. Yasmin Ahmad is a human. One who understands oneself, and feels for the others.

After the talk, I went up to her and like a shy fan, asked to take a picture with her. She readily agreed and flashed out a cheeky grin for the snap. As she turned to walk away, I muttered "You're so..."

She looked back, bewildered and wondered what I was trying to say.

"You're so... full of heart."

She gave a laugh.

"I'm just an idiot", she said.

A very, very nice idiot. I thought to myself.

Words cannot express how I feel at this moment. Even though I've only met her for a brief session, I felt I've learned a great deal of a lesson about making sense of what lies ahead in my own practice of filmmaking, and to a certain extent, the appreciation of life for what it is. Truly, she is a role model. Most importantly, she brightened up my day.

For the people who knew her well, I'm sure they would have a whole lot more stories to share.

Asia has lost a brilliant filmmaker.

The world has lost a great person, whose heart will always be irreplaceable.

I am optimistic and sentimental to the point of being annoying, especially to people who think that being cynical and cold is cool. Everyday, I thank Allah for everyday things like the ability to breathe, the ability to love, the ability to laugh, and the ability to eat and drink. - Yasmin Ahmad

Goodbye Yasmin. You will be missed.

now i know i can dance to dylan.

2009-07-25T11:17:00.001+08:00

Mcbealism

2009-06-21T00:19:00.003+08:00

Yes I'm out of the hiatus. But then again, I never really took a break. Many things happened - A newfound career, which could potentially be my calling after all, and then, and then, nothing much else.

Maybe it's because I have nothing interesting to write about, or that I've just been thinking about a different direction I might go with the blogging. Well they've all been random thoughts, and random is good.

I've been to Indonesia lately for work, and it was the first time I felt I've finally became a working adult.

But this entry is not going to be about that.

I bought the entire collection of Ally Mcbeal (all 5 seasons, thank you pirates) and happily think I'm in for a good reminiscence, remembering how much I've enjoyed the series many years ago.

Starting from the pilot, all the main characters came back into my mind while I was watching it. John Cage and his frog, Richard Fish and his fetish for wattles, Elaine's annoying staple in every single episode, her eavesdropping into any office conversation, Ling's 'deathly' stare, Billy's indecisiveness and of course Ally's eccentricity and her highly imaginative fantasies.

I'm stalled at Season Two at the moment and there's no deny that there are several gem episodes that I can never forget - the boy who tried to sue God; the man who saw the unicorn and the tie-in episode with the cast from The Practice.

Just something bugs me. Perhaps it was how bitter i felt when Ally couldn't decide between Billy and Greg. Or that she rejected a good-natured rabbi just because she doesn't want to try to find the connection. Or that she was constantly imagining the worst of all the good men she met. Like the guy with the salad sauce - ridiculous. And she claims she's alone. That annoys me. It wouldn't have been the case few years back. Now I think she's just a dumb, narcissistic, indecisive weakling who has not and never will find love, when all the while, she has been loved.

But maybe it's just about me. We are similar, in the same chronic manner.

I think, it's possible my heart cannot be broken.

If Brad Pitt does win the Oscar on Sunday night...

2009-02-22T01:18:00.002+08:00

he deserve it for being perfectly beautiful.

Absolutely nothing wrong with that. :)

Quite exactly 5 years ago

2009-01-26T19:11:00.002+08:00

I completed a film about never to stop trying, no matter what. About the 愛拼才會贏。

It has never been more relevant until this point in time.

And.

I'm sticking with it.

just an incredible feeling

2009-01-16T10:07:00.002+08:00

that i have got nothing but time to waste.

No, not a good thing.

10 films

2008-12-26T10:11:00.001+08:00

Despite the fascination with exploitation cinema for the past year (something you can never get in SG), I have easily put together my 10 favourite films (in no particular order) of the year that went past so quickly, I can hardly realize it.

10. Cloverfield (Matt Reeves)
Such a commercial premise, but yet more engaging than any 'disaster' movies that I have ever watched.

9. The Dark Knight (Christopher Nolan)
So long, but such long good fun.

8. Tropic Thunder (Ben Stiller)
oh,ridiculously funny and was never intended to be smart, which is what makes me applaud for it.

7. Help Me Eros (Lee Kang-Sheng)
Like frogs falling from the sky in Magnolia, the last scene never got off my mind and brought me on the verge of tears from its cinematic beauty.

6. Juno (Jason Reitman)
Teenage pregnancy never seemed more cool.

5. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (Julian Schnabel)
Superb storytelling and perspective. It's amazing and great how it never became a melodrama.

4. Rumba (Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon and Bruno Romy)
Awkward and offbeat. A comic that came literally from tragedy.

3. Wendy & Lucy (Kelly Reichardt)
Tour de force performances. And it's just about a woman looking for her dog!

2. Flower in the Pocket (Liew Seng Tat)
It's rare to see something so simple and so full of heart. So many flaws but yet so endearing.

1. Tout est parfait (Yves Christian Fournier)
Wow.

best.of.2008.

2008-12-25T12:23:00.002+08:00

2008 is a year of reminiscence for the sights and sounds.
the discovery of Demy, Ozu and Lubitsch.
and a year which the music of The Who has never been more relevant.
a year (possibly the only year) that the often-underrated Aussie albums played an integral part, in my listening experience.

Sort of in a particular order, but it all depends on the mood.

10. Chairlift - Does You Inspire You?
Sort of like a homage to the 1980's retro pop. A lot of fun and introspection. If '1234' was the anthem for the 3rd Generation of the ipod Nano, then 'Bruises' certainly displays the bittersweet relationship (of the 4th Gen Nanochromatic and its consumers?) :P

9. New Buffalo - Somewhere, Anywhere.
Sally Seltmann doesn't have a voice as ethereal as Feist though they have similar styles, but the album has the right amount of quirks, darkness and intimacy that matches The Reminder.

8. Jason Mraz - We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things.
There is very little to complain really. The good songs are really, really good. A reliable album, as always. I'm Yours is a little overplayed around here though, not including the fact that my housemate plays it at least 30 times a day.

7. Jakob Dylan - Seeing Things
The songwriting never did surpass his own dad. (at least methinks he never intend to do so) But I think he stands firmly on his own ground, with an acoustic, mellow masterpiece, or rather a modern take in the style and attitude of Bob. Definitely a sexier voice though.

6. Kimya Dawson - Alphabutt
Essentially an album for kids, (and their parents) and yet never losing her anti-folk roots. Might come across as pretty self-indulgent in style for some (like Jack Johnson, but much less annoying.) but it never fails to put a smile on my face every time I listen to it.

5. Bitter:Sweet - Drama
Probably a guilty indulgence, and the closest to a 'dance' album I ever liked. So playful, so flirtatious, so drama!

4. Adele - 19
Only started listening to the album after watching her sing "Make You Feel My Love" on Jools Holland.That blew me away and I was pleased with the rest of the album. Emotive and melts my heart.

3. The Panics - Cruel Guards
Like Coldplay, but with an overly-nasal voice from the lead. Quite a trait though.A wonderful, wonderful album nonetheless. The first single 'Don't Fight It' is absolutely, the best song I've heard this year.

2. Little Red- Little to Litte Red
I don't know, how do you exactly categorize this seemingly nostalgic piece (like The Beach Boys), but yet it's so young, hip and refreshing. Happy music? They are great on record and better live.

1. Rachael Yamagata - Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart
Yes, I forgive you for taking so long to put out a second album, for it surpassed all my expectations. I was ignorant to think you wouldn't be able to top the first one. Once again, you've given me sleepless nights. Love you. Come back and see me soon.

2008

2008-12-23T17:11:00.000+08:00

2008.A year full of sweet, and bittersweet moments.
Along with an anxiety that's different from any past year's.
Faces to remember as I depart. lots.
The Swanston Street and the Bowen Lane.
The Kemp. The chain smoking of A.J.T.
Leaving Me. The ranga tango and the public art.

and then home.

oh russ, u r so notti.

2008-12-10T20:24:00.005+08:00

In the same week, two different movies made me groaned, for very different reasons.

Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

Never have I had a more enjoyable cinematic experience.
Karate chops, men getting bashed up and ran over by a Porsche.
Oversexed, big breasted women, incest and screaming racism, Russ Meyer is sexploitation cinema at its best.
Oh just remake any of it, QT.

On the other hand, this adaptation of a teen soapy novel is an absolute, serious contender for the worst picture of the year. IMMHO.

Thank heavens for the free tix.

leaving me

2008-10-17T17:32:00.002+08:00

dilemma

2008-10-06T22:39:00.002+08:00

I have a choice.

1) Stand true to my creative instincts - I might get into the bad books of a tutor(not-so-impt), lose a certain audience (as presumed by the tutor) by giving the film I've always wanted to make, an open-ended closure.

2) Give up the resistance in order to make a film and its ending that only somebody else like. I can stay out of trouble. Trouble is, it will probably haunt me for the rest of my life.

No fight.

for you-ooo (nano song)

2008-10-01T20:20:00.001+08:00

I tried to do handstands for you
But everytime I fell for you.

why does my heart feel so bad?

2008-09-29T20:45:00.003+08:00

I pretty much cried inside.

Elephants- Rachael Yamagata

If the elephants have past lives
yet all destined to always remember
It's no wonder how they scream
Like you and I they must have some temper.

Tropic Thunder.

2008-09-26T22:38:00.002+08:00

I went in with low expectations and was pleasantly, pleasantly surprised! Ben Stiller has yet again made a "zoolander-ish' laughed-out-loud satire on Hollywood. Robert Downey Jr. was unrecognizable. And brilliantly funny. Tom Cruise's got perhaps, the breakthrough role in his career looking like Paul Giamatti. Ben Stiller was Ben Stiller and Jack Black was well, still Jack Black.

moo. And the cows went home.

2008-09-12T21:33:00.004+08:00

my year at MIFF

2008-08-19T20:55:00.002+08:00

1. RUMBA

It is the most tragic story told in the funniest way possible. For the first time during a movie I contemplated in a conscious manner whether to laugh or cry, which either makes it a senseless show, or a compelling one. Going with the latter, it's Wes Anderson meet Jacques Tati, and absolutely with the musical sensibility of Almodovar.

2. HELP ME EROS

Lee Kang-Sheng has most definitely picked up the ropes from Tsai Ming-Liang in the style of ambiguity and magic realism, though not as masterfully executed by the latter. But I actually like this film better than some of Tsai's films. Maybe because it had a little more sentimentality, and perhaps Lee might just be a more engaging storyteller. I had goosebumps during several parts of the film, in a good way.

3. ACCELERATED SHORTS

The haze, it stood out from the murky rest.

4. PRIVATE LESSONS

Daring, although I think it could have gone further. Towards the end we never knew the characters' true motivations, which makes it rather compelling. 105 minutes with no likable characters.

5. WENDY AND LUCY

Never knew Michelle Williams could held her own so well and gave a painfully real and heartwrenching performance. The minimalist's favourite.

6. 24 CITY

Not a film that sustains interests easily, especially on a lazy weekday afternoon, I dozed off several times during the first quarter but as Jia started to blur the distinction between documentary and fiction, I began to realize actually how fascinating it was. But what was it about? I thought it was a documentary, but I'm not exactly sure.

7. OTTO; OR, UP WITH DEAD PEOPLE.

The idea of a political-zombie film, sex between zombies and the one-liners made everyone in the theater cringed and laughed out loud. It's SO bad that it's good. Amusingly I heard it was one of the audience favourites this year.

8. FLOWER IN THE POCKET

The most endearing film I've watched at MIFF so far is in fact, the first Malaysian feature I've seen. Not technically adept for sure, but it is made and acted with such heart that you can just ignore any other flaws.

9. EVERYTHING IS FINE

Absolutely the best film I have seen this year. I never liked films on teenage adolescence but this changed my mind. Well-played flashbacks and an utterly realistic view about life, although I will never understand the characters' true intentions.

10. DONKEY PUNCH

Sexy film. Predictable. Not much gore as it seemed to promise. Boring.

11. BOOGIE

A true-to-life premise, which is what made the movie stood out for me.

12. WHERE IN THE WORLD IS OSAMA BIN LADEN?

The kind of film you love and applaud while you're watching it, but as you step out of the theater, you'll be asking, what was the point?

13. ACCELERATED DOCOS

The only one I remembered vividly was one that's called "River of No Return" Really nice insight about some of the indigenous people and the central character. The Marilyn Monroe references was delightful and full of heart.

weep at the 4 minute mark.

2008-06-15T00:26:00.001+08:00

don't. look. back.(something so vague, it might not mean anything.)

2008-06-11T01:00:00.005+08:00

Work has taken a toll on me.
From Lady D. to Pennebaker,
the soap and the 1234.
oh man. With a movie camera.
i like school.
but must get over it soon.
for now, i want to see.
polynesians one more time.

the bees are leaving

2008-04-29T12:46:00.003+08:00

今天特別冷我想，是冬天來了。

feisty twins.

2008-03-01T09:57:00.003+08:00

Sally Seltmann from New Buffalo may sound less ethereal, but the album turns out just as delightful as The Reminder. And she co-written 1234!

something so vague, it might not mean anything.

2008-02-16T00:07:00.002+08:00

A man and a woman say their grace down the spirals in their lobster bisque.
And complained about their self-alienation.

anyone else but you

2008-02-11T02:38:00.000+08:00

In the light of the Jamie-Lynn Spears accident, there's nothing as current and appropriate as Juno. Like Little Miss Sunshine, it is a pleasant and understated film against serious heavyweights this year.Perhaps too early to pass judgment, but I found greater meaning in this than the melodramatic Atonement. They should stop awarding aging actresses who gave seriously profound performances too often, as it gets too predictable sometimes. Give it to Ellen Page, for the poise, humour and certain vulnerability she displayed in the title character. Michael Cera is endearing. The rest of the supporting cast fit really well. Jason Bateman, a little forgettable. Kimya Dawson's music reminds me of The Magnetic Fields' in Pieces of April, just as folksy, captivating and essential. Watch it for love, and happiness.

"You're the coolest person I've ever met, and you don't even have to try."

the way it is

2008-02-10T02:08:00.000+08:00

receding hairlines.expanding waistlines.the powerful hainanese.

2008-02-07T21:34:00.000+08:00

Yes, day one this year is probably the best in the last, say five to eight years.
Not only economically in the form of red packets, but having had the presence of countless aunts and perhaps many rather, (still)wooden cousins is in fact surreal due to missing them out in the past years, plus the early departure from home really help set the day well.

Time, or space or diet hasn't been kind to some.

And I am quite sure some of the maids that the families brought along with them got more red packets than I did.

Little known fact: I'm related to Billy K. and has seen him every year. But I believe he never knew who I was. And yes his hairline changed through the years.

man with the razor

2008-02-01T01:27:00.000+08:00

Probably the bloodiest (graphically) Tim Burton film. The lack for sympathy for all characters might just be, a little disturbing for some. But it is an adaptation after all.Sasha Baron Cohen's appearances drew giggles in the theatre.Helena Bonham Carter absolutely steals the show, even from Johnny Depp. Was expecting a little more though, besides the rather, lacklustre ending. Yes, don't expect it to be bittersweet.

i feel it all.

2008-01-29T12:52:00.000+08:00

wah.

citizen dog

2008-01-17T02:29:00.000+08:00

Finger in a sardine can. A ghost rider that chauffeurs. A granny that reincarnates into a gecko. A teddy bear that smokes. Life that goes literally slow. Sky raining helmets. And a mountain made up of plastic bottles. From the land that brought us Shutter and countless other horror movies comes an utterly quirky, whimsical film for all dreamers alike with several tingles-in-the-heart moments, and made up almost entirely in magic-realism. Male lead is incredibly wooden but yet incredibly endearing.Perhaps, the most beautiful/colourful Thai film ever made. Yes, watch it for happiness.

micro-fiction #03 (An unsympathetic satire)

2008-01-09T21:37:00.000+08:00

Traffic is killing me.

Blood pressure: 115/75 mm HG

Got to pick up Josie from school. Buy cabbage. Paper clips and A4 paper for hubby. Food for the dog. Make salad tonight. Check her homework. Iron clothes. Do yoga. Do laundry. How do I get that stain off that dress? Do body scrub. Moisturize hair.

When is this going to let up?

Blood pressure: 126/80 mm HG

Did they like the sweet and sour fish last night? I’m not sure. I think Jo cringed a little. What time is my pedicure appointment tomorrow? Oh yeah and I’ve got to book ballet lessons for Jo. Talk to her violin teacher. Talk to her phonetics teacher. I think hubby needs a new aftershave. Should I enroll her in the three-thirty class or the four-thirty class? Gillette or Old Spice? I’m supposed to rent a movie, what’s the title called again?

The cars are not moving at all.

Blood pressure: 134/85 mm HG

The Hills Have Eyes. What is he thinking? Jo’s been wanting to watch Finding Nemo.
Probably not. I should pick something classic. Amadeus? Isn’t that something about Mozart? Or is it Beethoven? Either of them will do good for her. If only I can get out of this hell. Is it really stuffy in here or it’s just me? I should turn down the temperature. And I need a cigarette.

It’s moving, but slowly. So STOP honking!

Blood pressure: 141/85mm HG

Heart is beating fast. Very fast. But why? Is this what they call an anxiety attack? Hypertension? But I’m not moving. I don’t feel stressed at all. I’m too young for this. It’s our 15th wedding anniversary tomorrow. Must look good. Doctor told me to relax. I’m relaxed. $2.85 for a can of asparagus? If I make a detour to that little grocery store I could have gotten it for $2.70.

Can. Hardly. Breathe.

Blood pressure: 150/90mm HG

Should I get out and scream for help? So many things to do. Mahjong. Spa vouchers. All it takes is will. And composure. Oh God please My Lord Jesus, Buddha, Vishnu, Kuan Yin and Mother Mary. I don’t want to die like this. Must set TiVo for The Bold and The Beautiful. Oh.

Traffic, is killing me.

wot.

2008-01-05T13:00:00.000+08:00

It's IN? It's IN? It's IN???
11 finalists.
Asian New Force.
13th Hong Kong Independent Short Film & Video Awards.
Hong Kong in March. (hopefully)

best.of.2007

2008-01-01T02:21:00.000+08:00

i'm lazy to put up pictures.I live next to Hoyts cinema and all they show were blockbusters, like Harry Potty 5 which ran (so) long.I could have done better.

sights
Volver.2DaysInParis.LittleChildren.Hairspray.DeathAtAFuneral.Prague.
ParisJeT'aime.881.SimpsonsMovie.MyBlueberryNights.

sounds
|Brandi Carlile (The Story)|
|Ron Sexsmith (Time Being)|
|RufusWainwright (Release The Stars)|
|Architecture In Helsinki (Places Like This)|
|A Prairie Home Companion OST|
|Feist (The Reminder)|
|Paul McCartney (Memory Almost Full)|
|The Magic Numbers (Those The Blokes)|
|Camera Obscura (Let's Get Out Of This Country)|
|NightSound (Circus In Motion)|

"No one knows for sure
but there's one thing we will care,
that we will get older."

2 blueberry nights in paris

2007-12-30T01:08:00.000+08:00

It has been almost a month since I've came back home and so appropriately, watched two movies at the closing week of the year. On rare occasions I crave for romantic comedies but i enjoyed every single minute of 2 Days in Paris where Julie Delpy wrote, directed, edited and even composed the music for the film.Definitely in the league of Linklater's Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. Adam Goldberg's performance is just as, if not more, endearing than Ethan Hawke's.Though comical most of the time, I actually teared during the couple's last confessional scene. Chop! Stamp! Best of the year.

Wong Kar Wai can do no wrong. Well almost. My Blueberry Nights is reminiscent of Chungking Express, in every way. The WKW style and narrative formula about 'break-ups' and serendipity is timeless but does feel awkward in the American context.I thought Norah Jones was pleasant in her role, luminous in some moments and held her own fairly well, along with the rest of the considerably, established cast. One can imagine Jude Law emulating Tony Leung, Rachel Weisz of Maggie Cheung and Natalie Portman of Carina Lau. Perhaps WKW wrote and directed with them in mind? David Strathairn was forgettable.Cat 'Chan Marshall' Power's short performance was surprisingly cool and poised. "The Greatest" is probably, a poignant track, rather than an effective theme to play over and over (although i truly, love the song) Nonetheless the film is really beautiful, especially its final scene and the blueberry pies, oh so tantalizing.

As for music? I missed out too much this year but Architecture in Helsinki is probably the best accidental discovery i have ever heard. And now I'm a fan. Think the Archies meet Sufjan Stevens and The Magnetic Fields, maybe a little Scissor Sisters. Hmm. Neurotic but fun.

smothered in wine sauce

2007-12-21T12:47:00.000+08:00

Hey, Summer Sun
You always smile
Clouds in the sky
You never mind
Happy or sad
You always shine
Never before
I've met your kind

Love had never got a hold on me
Until you stepped out of a dream
My life once a misery
Now your love has set me free

Hey, Summer Sun
Your love's divine
Never before I've met your kind
And now you're mine.

just a song about ping pong.

2007-11-14T01:57:00.000+08:00

Nervous, like chasing a bus, but incredibly catchy.

like endless rain into a paper cup.

2007-11-05T22:15:00.000+08:00

I was expecting so much more.The main problem with using The Beatles' songs was that the musical numbers outshone what the rest of the story is about.I rolled my eyes when Dear Prudence and Strawberry Fields Forever came in 'too' conveniently.And most of the songs only fit well when incorporated with the scenes of magic-realism, that happened mainly during the brilliant second half of the film.Strangely, I enjoyed Bono doing 'I Am the Walrus' (3 min cameo) more than the rest of the lacklustre characterizations.Speaking of magic-realism, how come Michel Gondry didn't pick this up instead???

Micro-fiction #02

2007-10-31T09:09:00.000+08:00

It’s too cold to sweat and you know it. The fact is, you are not even feeling guilty in any sense. Your friends have done it and got away with it. Some of them have done it their entire lives and their excuse to assure you is that it does not take one person to bring down a prosperous economy. Hardly anybody will bother, they are too engrossed in their reading, or some may have their eyes closed. So what if you’re being noticed? Don’t think too much about curious stares. Maybe they’re checking you out for other reasons. Worry about the scary people your friends warn you about, the flashes of green. You’re just three stops away from your destination and you have always been lucky, so why not give it a shot?

The trick is to get up the tram and find a good spot, somewhere in the middle, somewhere, not very noticeable and pretend to be normal. Check the time. Keep your belongings close to you at all times. Stay near the exits if you can. That’s right. In less than five minutes you will get to where you want and you don’t have to hurt anyone.

But darn!

The scary people gets up from the second stop and navigate their way through the busy mob in lightning speed. You recognize them instantly for donning the lime-green vests over their suits, and the man with the cowboy hat seems to be coming for you. You know they’re never friendly, and you have to get away fast. The tram won’t get moving too soon. You remember your friends’ advice to take caution when this happened to them. “Remember not to look too alarmed, they notice such things!”

Now act casual. Move away from your seat and pretend you’ve discovered your stop. Frown and mutter some words as if you’re angry and putting the blame on someone or some device or the prompter that almost made you miss your stop. Never, never look back. If you’re lucky you can hop onto another free ride in no time. Worst-case scenario: The hand grabs you at the back of your shoulder.

“Ticket please.”

Micro-fiction #01

2007-10-30T18:27:00.000+08:00

my favourite bibimbap

2007-09-21T02:08:00.000+08:00

"a good name is as precious as gold and silver"

2007-09-20T00:04:00.000+08:00

I used to get this quotation on my autograph books (every one has countless) from my form teacher back in Pri.3/4 and I always took it literally as a consolation and suggestion to appreciate my cheena name. This is why I dread coffee places where they ask for my name for the orders. When I was much younger, I used to feel really bad about my name and wished my parents gave me pleasant-sounding ones like 'Martin', 'Joshua', 'Anthony' etc. so I can get along with people better. People get puzzled over my name often, asked if I was Vietnamese and I ended up with numerous nicknames over the years. Teabag.Teapot.Tea cup and even the brand of a sanitary pad. But I guess I lived with all of it well. Mostly with a bit of humiliation.

It was only in recent years when I came across that same quote and start to think what it all meant. Silly me. All this while she was just trying to tell me to live up to myself. There is only one 'me' and one T.P. (which I'm quite sure) and if I ever make a name for myself one day, I would really like people to remember it that way.

"Whenever you feel alone, and there's nobody you can rely on, this is all you need to know."

"You're Lisa Simpson"
-Mr. Bergstrom to Lisa on Lisa's Substitute, The Simpsons Season 2

Ozu's early summer

2007-08-18T00:55:00.000+08:00

The Grace Chang of Japan (Setsuko Hara)

writing in the first person

2007-08-17T12:23:00.000+08:00

It was one of those days I wished Yakult come in 500ml bottles. I always thought sandy playgrounds are non-existent during these “everything’s made of plastic” times. When I saw one I knew I had to grab that opportunity. The last time I felt I was eight again was during that karaoke session. We laughed. We cheered. No pretense. No Cowell. For a fruitful 4 hours.

And then everyone goes back to work. Not that I don’t like work. Work fascinates me. I can look at it for hours. That’s what my playground is for at the aftermath. It works like karaoke. Someone casually remarked about me belting out the same old songs every time. I thought to myself and realize that's essentially how I feel about life. We tend to play it safe in our comfort zone. When we picked an unfamiliar tune or a slightly more challenging song, we run into the risk of going off-key. Everyone has his or her playground somewhere. A place about a certain comfort and solitude.

I kicked off my shoes and dashed to the swing. I propelled myself forward and swung to and fro for a good half an hour. And as I slow down, I felt the sand touching my feet as they rubbed against the ground. It felt warm and I imagined the sand enjoyed it as well, if it ever had a life of its own and lamenting the fact that they are probably going to replaced by cork flooring in time to come. Nonetheless the kid in me had my fun ride. I thought to myself as I stepped down the swing “So, what’s in the deal now?”

mini iron chef

2007-08-06T12:55:00.000+08:00

Ingredients:
1 table spoon of minced garlic
1 tablespoon of sambal chilli
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 eggs
2 frankfurts
big bowl of rice (must be left overnight)

I made the best sambal fried rice in town. :)

who still want to order fried rice from the lacklustre Thai-Viet restaurants here?

Okay. This was taken towards the aftermath.

not enough of it.

2007-07-20T23:13:00.000+08:00

Really, the best of Aussie TV since I've been here.

not about to lose these.

2007-07-08T11:15:00.000+08:00

to fill up my cold nights and mornings.

Amelie OST
About Schmidt OST
A Prairie Home Companion OST
Goodbye Lenin OST
Magnolia OST
Lost In Translation OST
Pieces of April OST
Catatonia Greatest Hits
Fiona Apple's Extraordinary Machine
Fiona Apple's When The Pawn
Ron Sexsmith's Retriever
Cat Power's The Greatest
Rachel Yamagata's Happenstance
Tori Amos's Strange Little Girls
The Magic Numbers Debut
Brandi Carlile Debut
Brandi Carlile's The Story
Feist's Let It Die
Feist's The Reminder
The Very Best of Sheryl Crow

but it'll never be enough.

i'm a bit run-down but i'm okay.

2007-07-07T09:48:00.000+08:00

D: "My friends tell me I have a stupid brother."

Me: "Then what did you say?"

D: "I told them so am I"

I woke up with a shock, the dream seemingly real except I don't remember the details before that. Something like an argument, almost turning and flinging off chairs and tables, before ending off with a statement that was stucked in my head till now.In a cold and tiny room within the city of MelB. Gradually the comfort of those words sat in.

Come September he'll be marrying the only love he had, a friendliest woman I've come across.
And I think they'll have happiness. Mum will be happy.

okay. o_O

2007-06-27T22:10:00.000+08:00

the day is short

2007-06-24T09:39:00.000+08:00

"So what are you working as now?"

Always the first question between every one at the dinner table, which is annoyingly long (3 big wooden tables joined up), and surrounded by a few coconut trees on the Siloso Beach. It's impossible to hear what the other side of the table is talking about. Sudden burst of giggles makes one on the other side insecure. But everyone has better hair now.

An industry relations administrator.
A Motorola technician.
Finance assistant
A marketing executive
One who works offshore on the gas/oil industrial park
A 2nd Sergeant at an infantry battalion
"Navy"
and a HSBC finance and insurance advisor (!)

and usually followed by a moment of awkward silence before one makes the initiative of asking 'oh so where is it?' Nobody is in the media industry, no curiosity about it either.

And then it all came back. Memories of the person. Good and bad.

We discussed about the potential schizophrenic and checked with every person to see who was the last to have seen him during all these years.The former national ping-pong player stopped playing. The few who didn't turn up, we wondered whether they are still alive or dead.

We exchanged stories about teachers in the past. Like how Barry drew a naked caricature of the English relief who was aloof and mean. The Principle of Accounts teacher who gave some entertaining sex education in between topics. Or the Maths teacher who stutters, especially when he's angry. We reminisce the ghostly encounters in our Anglican school, about their brief but scary experience with the ouija board and how the pastor intervenes and saved them all.

The mother of two came, and shared how she endured 15 hours of labor pain for the first child and later decided to opt for surgery for the second one. She looked absolutely radiant, if not definitely more matured and wiser.

I turned to 'was seriously plain' jane, who pouted her lips and posed in a irritatingly cute way with the little wine bottle she was holding, as her pictures were taken. She's definitely changed for the better, i thought to myself while glancing at her low V-neck top matching to her dyed blonde hair, and exposing a flattering cleavage. But she still speaks like a getai singer.

On my right-hand side, the HSBC insurance advisor was busy saving our numbers into his handphone from the class list. I heard he now earns full-commission based. Dangerous.

Some people looked irritatingly and uncannily the same as before, like as if time never played a part.

In general, it was a pleasant reunion, the food being barely mediocre but the observations on their faces are really surreal. Timeless.

Superimposed vacations.
The last yearbook picture in 2004.
Also one of the biggest mistakes ever.

The guy who designed this didn't show up, if not I would have laughed really loud.

we're not the same.

2007-06-17T10:11:00.000+08:00

"There are places I remember all my life, though some have changed"

23rd June 2007, I marked the date on the calendar.
The first secondary class reunion in more than 6 years.

It comes very timely, especially when I have been constantly reminiscing the old times through yearly class photos (the standard postured ones), my yearbook that never fails to amuse and make me giggle, way deep inside. Everyone had really bad hair.

But not everybody is going to turn up I guess. Like the guy whom we always believed would grow up to be a schizophrenic. Or the few who stood aloof. The Thai National. Or the one who's already a mother of two. Or a few more who would really prefer to spend their weekend looking ahead upon their lives.

But some will turn up for sure. Like the 'was seriously-plain' jane who puts up cutesy,14-ish posey pictures of herself on her friendster profile and is engaged recently by the way. The class clown. The ditsy monitress. The former girls' heartthrob. The former tomboy. The cheena boy gang. And the guy who is having a really bad case of acne on the face now but has recently hooked up with the girl from the next class.(I checked his friendster pictures)

I'm sure a few of the guys have signed on to the army, as they've got undisclosed occupations on their friendster, their list affiliations ended with specific army units or their most updated pictures only consists of them in their No.1 or No.4, and gathering pictures with fellow campmates.

Some changed for the better.
Some remained the same (just larger than before)
I, for one like to think that I have come a long way, and changed for the better.

I'm excited about it but I'm not sure what to expect.

"Geez he's put on weight"
or "She look 35."
or "where did her mole go?"
or "Oh so you're now a Prudential advisor" and *Scrams*

maybe. :)

ghosts in the house

2007-06-16T13:10:00.000+08:00

And everybody's gonna dance around tonight.

elephant teaser

2007-06-12T01:19:00.000+08:00

Never have I hoped so badly about album releases.
I don't want to wait too long for this.

The League

2007-06-08T18:44:00.000+08:00

when God created woman

2007-05-28T00:51:00.000+08:00

he probably had 葛蘭 in mind.

And when the living legend looks back in her prime years, she'll be thinking, "I haven't made one move wrong".

me and bob dylan

2007-05-23T20:50:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday to Bob.

Knockin' On Heaven's Door is my KTV fave.

Hard Bargain

2007-05-22T22:39:00.000+08:00

I don't wish to falter yet.
Some things may not be meant for me.
I can only hope I will become stronger.
And make a difference on my own someday.

I will not be re-defined.
I will keep telling stories.

another 5 stars

2007-05-18T01:41:00.000+08:00

During a day sometime last year the music from my headphones got too loud.

Taxi Driver: !
TP: ?
Taxi Driver: Isn't that 天涯歌女？
TP: Oh yes.
Taxi Driver: Damn how old are you?
TP: 22.
Taxi Driver: Unbelieveable.
TP: I love it.

We got along straight away and went on about 林黛，周旋，葛蘭，李香蘭，白光 and 白虹，and something good about Gold 90 FM on certain weekend afternoons.

To me,the movie made in 1937 is a masterclass of film-making in so many ways. Every dialogue,every song,every look is integral to the plot,social and human relationships.

And okay, now i know YouTube has EVERYTHING.
And Bras Basah Complex has lots of gems.

5-stars

2007-05-17T02:32:00.000+08:00

Someone must have cried and loved the movie like I did and always will.

wa-wa-wee-wah!thank heavens

2007-05-14T01:16:00.000+08:00

Ran through several pictures through www.myheritage.com

(1)
Andy Lau 72%
Christian Bale 63%
Alec Guinness (young) 60%

(2)
Tony Leung Chiu Wai 70%
Matt Damon 61%
Kim Hee-Sun 57%

(3)
Ang Lee 71%
Topher Grace 70&
Dominic Monaghan 68%

(4)
Takeshi Kaneshiro 75%
Gary Oldman 67%
Tony Leung Chiu Wai 66%

(5)
Ann Kok 72% (!)
Jet Li 68%
Lee Young-Ae 64%

(6) MY FAVE!
Won Bin 76%
Adam Brody 72%
Kim Hee-Sun 71%

Some weird mentions:
Junichiro Koizumi (Jap PM) 63%
Bridget Bardot 63%
Idi Amin 53%
Bob Marley 64%
Jeff Daniels 59%
Stephen Chow 63%
Stanley Kubrick (young) 63%

Okay the experiment has proven that the analysis may not be accurate, but it definitely made my day. Hee.

i write weird.

2007-05-07T20:08:00.000+08:00

27th August 1998
Daily 5 minutes Speed Writing during English Class

Topic of the day: KTV

A KTV is a place where people can sing the other famous singers' songs and display their singing talent.Nowadays no matter the young or old, take the KTV as a place of entertainment where you can display and express your talent in singing.Many singers started their careers singing at the KTV.Who knows, someday you may be singing in the KTV and maybe some music producer may just spot your talent for singing.

Did I write these for the teacher in mind?
Well if life was like that.

something short.

2007-05-03T14:41:00.000+08:00

4th March 1998
Daily 5 minutes Speed Writing during English Class

Topic of the day: Common Test

I hate common tests! Especially the CAs I have just done. I have already failed my English and Literature test paper and both of them just need 1 mark to pass. Every year, we would have 4 common tests every term. I would have to study,study and study to pass my tests. Oh why should there be common tests,exams and others. Common Tests are usually a warm-up before you do your exams. I don't like to do common tests as I would have to study and study and study.

The next day i wrote something on gummy bears.

I'm glad I did some cleaning after all.It helps you find yourself sometimes.

In the sweet by and by.

2007-04-28T01:09:00.000+08:00

"Come and sit by my side if you love me.
Do not hasten to bid me adieu.
But remember the Red River Valley
And the one who has loved you so true."

Even Lindsay Lohan was good in the movie.
I guess I just love shows about radio shows that you can
watch it over and over again.

the park.

2007-04-27T12:51:00.000+08:00

Like something that comes across the sea to surprise you.

One of those days you wish Yakult comes in 500ml bottles.

to venus and back.

2007-04-21T11:12:00.000+08:00

I think I've just been to the darkest corner on Earth (No, not talking about Hawaii).It's the absolute ugly side of what I lived. My instincts saved me.And I think I'm never ever going back there again.Unless absolutely necessary.:P

On a less-serious note.
They (I) say that the sunset at Narita Airport looks like a giant orange-flavoured strepsil.
And the island I'm about to chew in is just one of the 124 (out of 132) Hawaiian islands that are deemed uninhabitable.

i think i love country music

2007-04-19T10:17:00.000+08:00

Patsy Cline would have sounded like that today.
Loved her. Love her even better now.
I recall the times with her in my headphones during those daily rides to the army camp.

my favourite bus

2007-04-15T15:00:00.000+08:00

TheBus Number 8 travels along Waikiki's beach and hotels to the Ala Moana Center, Hawaii's largest shopping mall, and then back to Waikiki again.

Such familiar routine for the past week and it'll be over soon.

ginger flowers

2007-04-13T01:14:00.000+08:00

For the first time in america, I felt i was in a place that's quite full of warmth and comfort.
Unlike LA, which is a place of absolutely no cultural advantage. :)

A walk on the beach of Waikiki.
A quick look at the Ala Moana Center
A pretty lousy buffet at a place called Perry Smorgy's.
And quite friendly polynesians.

I have seen two haiwaiian rats running across the lobby floor at two different nights in my three-star hotel by the time this post appears.

maybe it's the same rat all the time.

the people from America

2007-03-31T01:15:00.000+08:00

The people from America are back.
I remember the last time they were back was the first time i met sunny.
The nervous,stuttering voice that took my number at the homely kim-chi place at Mosque Street.
Thanks.:)

An air ticket to Honolulu,Hawaii.

it's alright Miss Yamagata,I will always love you.

2007-03-17T23:14:00.000+08:00

My love how could you do this to me?
worn me down like a road.
Why do we always collide?
Like Ophelia,you wave goodnight.
And Sleeping Beauty is going to bed.
What if I leave? Would you get out from under my skin?
after then i will head out alone and hope for the best.
It's not about geography, or happenstance
But would you please meet me by the water tonight?
I know it'd be a shame to make believe
but i want to be your love,for real.

Not my best night.Not yours either.
But it's alright.I will always love you.

volver

2007-03-12T01:49:00.000+08:00

I think it's a great film.
Penelope Cruz certainly deserves her Academy nomination.

Just that I'm still crazy about the women on the verge of a nervous breakdown.:P

i'm a young folk

2007-03-11T01:06:00.000+08:00

the most infectious tune of the year.Definitely.

Bittersweet Christmas Party

2007-02-03T17:14:00.000+08:00

"Thanks! All e best to u!Thanks for all e help tat u've given me! Don forget us!"

"Thank you so much for the experience and the opportunities.I won't forget it!"

"Anyhow X'mas is not complete without u! Thanks! "

Hey!It's my last day at TRA today.want to thank u for all ur patience and understanding.I've learnt a lot from you.Thanks and keep in touch!"

"Take care,you. :) Thanks for all your help throughout this proj.You've been great.I know you're gonna go far.Keep the passion and dream alive!

At this point, i start to tear. The angle is quite right for a first-timer after all.

Reminiscing the old times

2007-01-01T00:43:00.000+08:00

okay, 2006 wasn't too bad.
At least there were several happy moments.

Over are the days of Receive & Issue

Having swept the awards @ DXO

'Best Director', which i love to put it in my way.

And experiencing Nat. Geo's World's Longest Christmas Party.

And i got to put on my long-overdue Christmas cap after all.

At least i didn't missed the passing of the old year.

So, what's in the deal now?

let's get out of this country

2006-10-01T12:44:00.000+08:00

In the league of fantastic little films that are hard to come by these days, Little Miss Sunshine stands at the top of my list.
I don't know why, i just cried and cheered with it.
The sequences where the family run frantically to get in the bus are simply the best moments.
Everybody is brilliant in this film!

my love for grace

2006-09-22T01:47:00.000+08:00

They danced like there's no school, no tomorrow.

I absolutely love her.

Friends with Money.Frances McDormand is brilliant.

talk blah

2006-09-20T00:22:00.000+08:00

Today an old aquaintance replied my well-wishes by enquiring my identity.
Clearly she may have either lost her phone at some point before,or perhaps she may have accidentally lost or deleted, with or without intention my contact details.Anyway, she kindly thanked me and declined my offer of tickets for a live studio programme and wishes that i will enjoy the show.

Well people do come and go in all of our lives.

Weeks ago, Meena (a best friend) lost her phone. When i asked how she survived without her contacts (I couldn't), she simply said she just need to remember the numbers that mattered. (Including mine).

Maybe it's time i take that little effort the way she did.

La Rose

2006-09-17T13:40:00.000+08:00

爱情不过是一件普通的玩意。

that linda

2006-09-15T02:22:00.000+08:00

忘不了　忘不了
忘不了你的错　忘不了你的好
忘不了雨中的散步
也忘不了那风里的拥抱。

看了这段，我哭了。

What are you dreaming about?

2006-09-02T21:33:00.000+08:00

I saw something real today.
Singapore Dreaming.

Minus the indulgent Royston and the artsy Eric
Not even a pinch of dried-up Jack.
No special effects,spinning visuals and film noir.

Just something pure singaporean.

Someone quick give it a Best Foreign Language nomination.

something else.

2006-08-09T08:38:00.000+08:00

The term ends tomorrow.

When i think about it, i know i couldn't have ask for more.

Moments with mimi and co.
Caught up in the situation of phangness.
Days of Receive & Issue.
Best Soldier of March.

Will missed it but not that much.
Better days lie ahead.

the shanghainese jazz and betty cooper

2006-07-02T23:08:00.000+08:00

I'm excited.
I can't wait to get started.
Since the last fly-by-night thing i've been getting ready to ignite.
since the skies turned calico
since believing was ever a beautiful thing
and since after i bloomed in december.

Love was free in the old times.

Can I Take A Look?

2006-06-23T01:24:00.000+08:00

I've been reminiscing.
From Zhou Xuan to Lee Xiang Lan
From B.Holiday to Skeeter Davis
seeking the inspirations that may be lost and not yet found.

And then i think about happenstance.

The songs that are worth crying for.

陈歌辛词曲

我要你，伴在我身边
厮守着黑夜，直到明天
我要你，伴在我身边
忘去了烦忧，互相慰安
夜长漫漫，人间凄寒
只有你能来给我一点温暖
我要你，常在我身边
厮守着黑夜，直到明天

Such shallow words. but such substance.

Open Season

2006-06-04T11:00:00.000+08:00

How superficial this holiday.
Sipping with a cafe latte.

hot as hell
absolutely no personality. :P

women that made me go wow

2006-05-21T02:12:00.000+08:00

and double wow for mom.
Hope she likes the jewel in the palace box set i bought for mothers' day.

or rather it's more for myself. :P

Toodles

2006-05-20T01:25:00.000+08:00

Toodles Mr. FZ
In the middle of Hou Hsiao Hsien's Three Times
I received news of the passing of a nice aquaintance.
The heart sank.

Someone up there has taken somebody away too easily.

Toodles Mr. FZ
I've heard you came back as a moth
to take a look at something you left unfulfilled.

I chose not to turn up at the grave.
But thank you.
You will be missed.

the 5th idol.

2006-05-04T20:31:00.000+08:00

chanel cole.

paris bennett.

*sob*

big chicken pie

2006-04-15T22:49:00.000+08:00

probably the best thing that happened this year.

thank you mimi.i will remember you.

more about karaoke.

2006-04-07T22:48:00.000+08:00

"Why do you keep belting the same old songs?"
-a casual remark from a frequent ktv-mate-

As cheesy as it is going to sound,I'm going to say this anyway.

In the words of Woody Allen, that's essentially how i feel about life.

We tend to play it safe in our own comfort zone.
When we picked an unfamiliar tune or a slightly more challenging song, we run into the risk of going off-key.

And that's the key joke of my adult life in terms of my relationships. O_o

At some point in time, it'll have to change.

oh i meant in my selections within a wider range of that Mandopop.

yesterday i was 14 again.

2006-04-02T11:32:00.000+08:00

From hogwarts to afros
and jesters to drags.

We hogged the machines for over an hour.

Now i understand this indulgence from giggly teenage schoolgirls.

I haven't laughed this much and loud since the last big karaoke session.

sunday afternoon

2006-03-27T00:05:00.000+08:00

i napped.

Contemplated.

But all the puppets are gone.

chances are.

2006-03-12T00:09:00.001+08:00

I went through the contact list on my handphone one day.
There's a limit that an 8250 can take.
I'm never good at organizing and naming the contacts in a systematic way.
Left me wondering where some of those people have been.

Some weren't even aquaintances.
Was it something i remember about them that I hesitate to remove from my mind?
Maybe there were good moments that i missed.

So what are the chances?

I laughed as i cleared them.
Got to clear some space after all. :)

power of the cat

2006-03-05T16:05:00.000+08:00

Sunday afternoon.
feverish.

the bubble tea in hand
and a cat power tune on air.

"metal heart, you're not worth a thing."

I can't help but feel sorry that i've never caught the oscars live before.

I wish i had lisa ang's job.chinese tea after a good massage.the executive de-stress.

I wish i can cast Lee-Young-Ae one day.

crying.with yamagata

2006-03-01T00:38:00.000+08:00

A little burnt out.
It's getting a bit hard keeping it together.
but i'm tougher than i look

Today i heard from yamagata again.
"I don't know what are my intentions are,
they're speaking in a different tongue."

i teared at the point she mentioned where there's another 'can be'.

after-effects of the ice storm.

2006-02-19T09:48:00.000+08:00

Ang Lee has done it again.
I came out speechless like i did when the climate changed in 1973.
Like I've been hit by something i'm not sure what it is.

But i'd like to call it the Ice Storm Effect.

atthaphon

2006-02-13T00:24:00.000+08:00

Dear atthaphon
thank you for the gaze
thank you for the smile
thank you for the serenade
thank you for the wonderful time
While some may have forsaken me on a sunday afternoon
we spent it short but sweet.

and i will remember you.

i may need subtitles.

2006-02-08T10:31:00.000+08:00

I'm not too excited about the Oscars this year.
Maybe I've watched the Golden Globes and it just seems a little more predictable for me this time.

I love movies but i don't get to indulge myself in really current ones.
When people desperately try to be one of the first to catch King Kong,I was probably at the video rental store digging out last year's nominations, or at home reminiscing the Woody Allen collection.

People like making predictions on the frontrunners just because they managed to watch every nomination.But I'm not ashamed to be digging out old 'nuggets' instead.

I believe we have our own favourite movie characters, and i personally feel it sort of tells us about ourselves at the same time.

Here's mine.And yes i love the eccentric kind.

Amelie - AMELIE
Judy Benjamin - PRIVATE BENJAMIN
Don Johnston - BROKEN FLOWERS
Margot Tenenbaum - THE ROYAL TENENBAUM
Finbar Mcbride - THE STATION AGENT
Harvey Pekar - AMERICAN SPLENDOR
Tracy Flick - ELECTION
Alvy Singer - ANNIE HALL
Kum - GOLDEN CHICKEN
Arabella - TEA WITH MUSSOLINI etc.