Category Archives: Film

One of my greatest regrets is that I did not visit the Studio Ghibli’s museum while I was in Japan. Here I would like to share the trailer of their latest animation. Nice music! Can’t wait to watch the full.

Dear diary, As you might already know, it’s Japanese Film Fest @ GSC this weekend. They’re screening 8 Japanese films at RM5/seat. Planned to watch a few but did not expect the seats to sell like hotcakes. Only managed to … Continue reading →

Dear diary, Lost in Translation. I found this movie on IMDb “If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:” (brilliant function!) when I was reading up on Ramen Girl. Both featured the backdrop of Tokyo cityscape, which I’m bias-ly … Continue reading →

Dear diary, I’ve never laid interest in history. But this film has enticed me to read up on what ‘actually’ happened between the Nazis and Jews. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, adapted from a novel. Unlike the typical war … Continue reading →

Dear diary, I wasn’t paying much attention while watching the movie “Kaiji”. I just didn’t need to. I want to watch it, only because it’s a Japanese film. The genre does not appeal to me, so do the casts. Thought … Continue reading →

Dear diary, Some time ago, I watched this Oscar-winning Japanese film called Okuribito (Departures). A gift of last memories. Such a beautiful line! It’s about this guy that gave up his passion for cello and started working as an undertaker … Continue reading →

Dear diary, Tonight I hope I have a dream like Alice’s. I wanna go to wonderland, to try on wacky Hatter’s cocktail hats. Skip the adventure part, and maybe no Jabberwocky please, I would like to attend the mad tea … Continue reading →

Dear diary, Today, I watched a beautiful Japanese animation titled 秒速5センチメートル (5 Centimeters per Second/秒速五厘米) It’s a short love story, made up of 3 parts. I personally love the first part the most! I think the simple & earnest love … Continue reading →

Dear diary, I watched an award-winning film called “Easy Virtue” over lunch just now. It’s about a young Englishman that marries a glamorous American… and when he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from … Continue reading →

Dear diary, The Spy Next Door!! “Relaxed and funny!” It made me cry somehow I don’t know why. Although the lines are quite cliche but it’s just different when Jackie Chan says it. Hope to see more from Jackie! Read … Continue reading →