As usual, while some in the audience (behind us) were appalled by the creative unexpected humour of Sacha Baron Cohen, we caught ourselves guffawing away till we had to restrain ourselves. Following 2006′s ‘Borat’, ‘Bruno’ is his next ‘reality movie’ film of sorts. Warning: It’s not for the conservative or faint of heart. You’ll either [...]

Horror stories illustrate not how horrifying imaginary monsters can be, but how horrible real humans can be. – Stonepeace I have to admit I’ve not read Frankenstein before, till I chanced upon ‘Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel’ (illustrated by Frazer Irving, scripted by Gary Reed) at a public library. Ah! A comic version, that [...]

A Tit for a Tat (38) Tit: I really wish to thank you – for everything. Tat: Thank your karma, not me! Tit: You know what I mean – I really wish to thank you. Tat: I know what you mean – but thank the Dharma, not me! Next aT4aT: http://moonpointer.com/new/2009/08/not-even-supposed-to-be-here Previous aT4aT: http://moonpointer.com/new/2009/07/why-did-you-become Above [...]

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The Chinese term for ‘Goodbye’ is ‘Zaijian’, which means ‘See you later’. It is never a final farewell. Indeed, how can karmic affinities created ever be severed forever? They only change in time. And only we can better them.

It is time for another more or less bi-weekly dosage of ‘Depeche Dharma’, when I interpret Depeche Mode’s songs with the Dharma. Featured today is one of their classic anthems from the 80′s – ‘Never Let Me Down Again’ (from the album ‘Music for the Masses’), which was a massive hit that paradoxically juxtaposes hope [...]

She has tendered her resignation. She has no regrets. ‘Why not leave at a higher note?’ I asked. ‘Why wait for a higher note?’ she asked. When things get better, she might not want to leave. (This is attachment.) When things get worse (later), she might want to leave (again). (This is aversion.) As the [...]

There is a quiz game show on TV that we all know, that is seemingly the most difficult, because almost anything can be asked ‘randomly’. This game is ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionnaire?’, which tests general knowledge. Now, some of the ‘remainder’ unasked questions are used in another quiz game show instead, that is [...]

To my aghast, despite having taken detailed notes for each of the movies below during previewing, I’m finding it quite a challenge rushing out reviews for all of them before the film fest commences. (Sankara’s review is completed though.) Those familiar would know that my reviews are usually very detailed, because that’s the only way, [...]

Question: Based on the Alagaddupama Sutta, the snake and the raft represent all Dharma teachings as taught by Buddha. The snake parable teaches that if one understands the Dharma wrongly, it’s like catching the snake by the tail, letting it turn around to bite one. In other words, there must be Right Understanding (based on the Noble [...]

While helping to decide what birthday gift to get another nephew, we came across the above. A ‘Dunk the Duck’ infra-red ray gun shooting game set. ‘Try your luck… hit the duck… Just like a midwest shooting gallery.’ Next, we came across the below, made by the same company. It’s a contrast that’s mildly amusing [...]

My nephew asked me to buy charity draw tickets, as urged by his school to sell. It always struck me as ironical to ‘need’ to use a lottery system to promote charity. Is it out of greed for more donations, or an act of desperation to appeal for them, a mix of both, or something [...]

Good news for Singaporean vegans who miss cheese. Other than Supernature, you can now buy vegan cheese at Vivomart (the Naturally Marketplace by Cold Storage section) in Vivocity too. Check out the two categories of Tofutti (American flavoured and Mozzarella flavoured slices) at the top shelf of the cheese section. Now you can do up [...]

Visited the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention over the weekend. Thankfully, didn’t feel urged to buy anything. Got a giveaway but dated comic instead. Some say a difference between boys and men is the price of their toys. It’s true to some extent. Of course, the definition of toys change – they can become [...]

After so many years, I still don’t understand why some commuters steer clear of reserved seats on trains and buses totally. This is so in some other countries too. It seems to reflect inflexibility in thinking. These are priority seats for the more needy – the elderly, pregnant, handicapped and those carrying kids. But even [...]