There was once two good friends who lived in a town. One earned his living as a fisherman, and though money was tight, made enough money to support himself and his family. The other was a beggar who stood outside a church asking for alms. The beggar couldn’t beg enough alms for a good enough […]
Talk about one of the best movies this year. Just this evening, watched the heart-stopping, adrenalin-pumping and testosterone-filled Frank Miller movie, “300,” which relates the based-on-the-real-story of 300 Spartans trying in vain to march against around a million Persians. Based from the comic book of Frank Miller, the famed comic creator of “Sin City,” 300 […]
Wow, all I can say is that this weekend’s theme is “Local.” I can’t even count how many local things I’ve done this weekend! Let’s start off with… Friday This past week was pretty laidback, as my friends and I enjoyed a drink at the local beerhouse, particularly, the Taiwan Beer Bar at Civil Boulevard, […]
Yet another brunch place has been rediscovered — Les Amis (22 Da’an Road, Lane 84, Taipei; Telephone: (02) 2752 8251 — which is on the lanes across the old Sogo), also known as Nitti’s Jr., as they are most likely owned by the same people. My friend and I ordered the Nitti’s Omelette (NT$280) which […]
Yet another brunch place has been rediscovered — Les Amis (22 Da’an Road, Lane 84, Taipei; Telephone: (02) 2752 8251 — which is on the lanes across the old Sogo), also known as Nitti’s Jr., as they are most likely owned by the same people. My friend and I ordered the Nitti’s Omelette (NT$280) which […]
After weeks of waiting since nobody wanted to see it, finally got to watch “Babel” tonight. My friend’s verdict after the lights came on again: “Ummm… did you get the story?” My verdict: I like it. Sure, it wasn’t as entertaining as “Blood Diamond” which was such an adrenalin rush and though gory, fun to […]
I watched an art film the day before. Dragged Mary Anne and Brandon in watching it with me. Boy, they’ll never forgive me. It was one of the worst films I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Almost 2-hours of bullsh*t. To paraphrase Mary Anne, “Can’t believe I’ve wasted my time watching this asinine film!“ […]