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Midyear reading list

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Topher

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  Since my last inventory in May, I’ve devoured a further four books in three month’s time. Not bad, but this used to be my haul for a month – another lifetime ago. As you would see, I’ve been reading … Continue reading →

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Moonlight reviewed

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Topher

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Last year, one of the more controversial moments in Oscar history transpired. Veteran actress Faye Dunaway announced La La Land as Best Picture winner, only for the latter’s director to make a (significant) correction on stage. I finally got to … Continue reading →

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‘The Kindness of Strangers’

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Topher

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Mag-iisang taon na nang huli akong nag-post sa Pilipino. Bihira ako magsulat sa Tagalog, kaya parating na ang nosebleed lol. Samantala, may ibabahagi akong sitwasyon na naganap kahapon. Pumunta ako sa silid aralan upang kunin yung pina-hold kong libro. Ikatlong … Continue reading →

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State of Origin

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Topher

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  I wouldn’t call myself a big league fan. I don’t usually watch fixtures on telly, let alone go to the games. Two years ago, I hopped to ANZ stadium to witness State of Origin in person. The rugby league … Continue reading →

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Ant-Man and The Wasp reviewed

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Topher

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  I saw Ant-Man 2 with Nick at Top Ryde. I first saw the original in 2015 with another friend. A story of family, love, and friendship, Ant-Man conveys these themes in a lighthearted and breezy manner. There are different … Continue reading →

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Enemy of the State reviewed

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Topher

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As I conversed with my pal, he told me, ‘So it’s like Enemy of the State?’ We both had a laugh. ‘I hadn’t seen that one yet’. ‘Might be twenty years since released, but you should.’ I finally saw and … Continue reading →

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Incredibles 2 Reviewed

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Topher

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This weekend has been full on. Yesterday Nick and I saw Incredibles at the cinema; the sequel was really impressive. Then we had dinner at a resto, where my friend tried something different. Upon heading back, I watched the Socceroos … Continue reading →

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Ang ‘Finals’

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Topher

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This is not a post of the unfolding NBA Finals (Quick aside: Dubs in 5). There are enough articles, memes, forums, and blogs, not to mention TV analysts, dedicated to that juggernaut. Instead, I want to discuss one of the … Continue reading →

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10 things in 10 years

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Topher

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What did you want in 2008? If this were a bank ad, a cute little kiddo would answer, ‘A bike with pedals!’ When asked about what we really want, we’d all be stumped. No matter how much you maximise the … Continue reading →

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The second-half storm

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Topher

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Brothas and sisters, the end is near: the end of financial year, that is. This means claiming back part of your taxes, midyear sales, and shopping sprees. ‘Everything must go’ is a popular slogan at the midway point. Regardless, too … Continue reading →

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