One of the best movies I’ve seen this year. It contains lots of truth about love and marriage. Like many aspects in life, it’s hard and often sad to face reality squarely. Here’s an article featuring something called Radical Honesty (that we should speak truth at all times), though I don’t think it’s the best way to live. Knocked Up is another recent movie that I find enjoyable. It also gives a special perspective on relationship. Tyler has a brief review on its philosophy.
If Ingmar Bergman’s movies confront me with the bare reality, Shinkai Makoto’s anime takes me to a world of fantasies. It’s full of the ideal type of longings and loneliness that people like to immerse themselves in, and it’s so beautiful that I want to deceive myself and live in those worlds. Here’s my previous entry on Shinkai Makoto.
Scotland trip
Scotland’s a beautiful place with rich history. Two of my favourite people, Adam Smith and David Hume, were from Scotland. I especially like the open fields and lakes. It’d be a good place to trek and do a backpacking trip. I will post some photos later.
The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare’s Globe
It’s a play that portrays lots of different emotions. Hilarious and fun to watch throughout and at the same time left me with something to ponder. The acting was superb, and the characters fit their roles well. My sister couldn’t get her mind off the charming and handsome characters in the play.
LSE Public Lectures by Ian Ayres
I agreed with many things he said, and the lecture exceeded my expectation. I’m going to read his new book Super Crunchers.
Musical: The Sound of Music
The music and the props are ‘a few of my favourite things’.
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