Tag Archives: TV

Singapore Today: People Paying Respects to Mr Lee Kuan Yew

Posted on March 27, 2015 by bookjunkie

Saw the Singapore flag at half mast at a mosque at Jalan Eunos. Moving scenes on TV. I think Mr Chiam See Tong is a class act. It was heartwarming to see PM Lee greeting him. Scenes reflecting the importance … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey & Memories

Posted on September 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’ve been hooked by the magic of Downton Abbey. The characters feel so real to me and I think about them even after the show is over. I feel concern for them. Is that silly or what? I’m the same … Continue reading →

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Stumbled Across The Avengers at Nex & it Brought Back Childhood Memories

Posted on April 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I don’t know much about The Avengers, but it looks exciting and I want to watch the movie now. Spotted an exhibition of sorts at Nex and as you can tell from the pictures, my favourite superhero amongst them is … Continue reading →

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TV in India was very Interesting (Salman Rushdie & Jay Leno in the News)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

The news was taken by a couple of controversies. The prevention of Salman Rushdie from coming to India for a literary festival in Jaipur. He was blocked due to political advantage as the elections were coming up. The other controversy … Continue reading →

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The Noose: SMRT & Spot on Singaporean Indian Accent

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Most people who try to do a heavy Singaporean Indian accent fail miserably. Suhaimi Yusof on The Noose, nailed it. Chua Enlai does the Aussie accent. What do Australians think? Was it good? [youtube]AtkgtU6fz1Y[/youtube]

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The Revolutionary 1984 Mac Ad

Posted on December 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I may have seen this as a kid and most likely didn’t understand it. But it sure is amazing to watch decades later. If something can stand the test of time then it must really be great. What were your … Continue reading →

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Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens

Posted on December 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have this song stuck in my head. Brilliant pick by Ricky Gervais and it appears at the end credits of one of my favourite shows Extras. I love comedies that are intelligent, poignant and more like real life. I … Continue reading →

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I Absolutely Love Robin Williams & here he is on Ellen

Posted on November 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am quite sure my mum and aunts love him too. There is just something so sweet about Robin Williams. I have been watching him on TV since I was a kid. He was Mork then. And I was truly … Continue reading →

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Little Sophia Grace and her cousin Rosie on Ellen

Posted on October 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I’ve been posting these videos on Twitter, but this is for everyone not on Twitter.  You have just got to see this little ballerina girl.  Sophia Grace and her cousin Rosie, who’s rapping video of singer Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Base’ … Continue reading →

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Modern Family’s Mistake? – Recasting Baby Lily

Posted on September 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

I thought the twins who played Baby Lily and who had a legion of fans were so adorable and irreplacable. This is what is on their twitter page right now, as they have been replaced: Retired at age 2 3/4. … Continue reading →

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Oprah Talks about Panic Attacks

Posted on September 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

This is a very old clip, but I never watched this episode before, and it’s so relevant to me as I have been suffering from panic attacks and the worse thing for me is other people seeing me in that … Continue reading →

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My Favourite TV Shows and those I Stopped Watching

Posted on July 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

My Current Top 10 Must See Shows 1. Mad Men 2. Little Britain 3. The Ricky Gervais Show 4. An Idiot Abroad 5. Louie 6. The Office 7. Southpark 8. Nurse Jackie (the pharmacist is my favourite character) 9. Men … Continue reading →

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Find your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 1 of 5)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

This little marvel of what I first thought was a little toy shop, is actually a tiny museum of sorts. It’s within Kampong Glam in a little shophouse on 42 Bussorah Street. You can’t miss it. Look out for the … Continue reading →

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Lynda Carter is Magic and I am So Disappointed by the New Wonder Woman Poster with Adrianne Palicki

Posted on March 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

What was David E Kelley thinking when he cast Adrianne? Is she really a great actress? And why have pants if the costume looks more uncomfortable and sluttier than the 70’s version. Lynda Carter who will turn 60 in July … Continue reading →

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Silver Ang was Adorable and Brilliant in the role of Vyjayanthi

Posted on February 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I don’t watch local TV, but I watched the first 3 episodes of the Tamil TV show, Vyjayanthi and captured some screen shots of it to show you. I had to watch this moment of cross-cultural television history. I was … Continue reading →

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Twins Kayla and Rylie Colbert with Melt Your Hearts Playing Cuddy’s Daughter Rachel on House

Posted on February 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love the show House mainly due to the brilliant Hugh Laurie and who wouldn’t want a best friend like sweet Wilson. Usually when they introduced a cute child at some juncture, it usually means the show has jumped the … Continue reading →

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Silver Ang plays Vyjayanthi in an Upcoming Tamil TV Show

Posted on February 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Update: Read my review of the show I don’t watch local TV, except for the Noose, but now this show that’s breaking cultural barriers has intrigued me. I don’t know why, but stories like these are heartwarming to me. It … Continue reading →

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Asian Kid Self-Censorship Syndrome

Posted on January 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was emailing my cousin D an SNL clip on YouTube, that was a little raunchy. In my email I confessed that I would have put the video on the blog if my mum, aunts and uncles were not a … Continue reading →

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I Feel Sorry for Nadya Suleman When I Watch This

Posted on January 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

It feels like Suze Orman was bullying Nadya Suleman. If you don’t know who Nadya is, she’s the woman who has been labelled the Octomum, because she had 8 kids through IVF when she already had six children she couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Vintage TV: I Dream of Jeannie

Posted on January 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I was a kid, my dad didn’t like me watching shows that were too adult like Dallas (and probably screened too late too), so I never knew that the actor who played Tony on ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ was … Continue reading →

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Vintage TV: Elizabeth Montgomery made Bewitched, Magic

Posted on January 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

This is one show equally loved by both my mum and myself.  It’s Bewitched. I mostly watched the re-runs, but recall bits of it from childhood as well, especially the seasons when little Tabitha (played by a very cute Erin … Continue reading →

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10 Good Habits that Stuck in 2010

Posted on December 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

Christmas reminds me that 2011 will be here soon, and New Year reminds me of all the things I did not achieve. I am feeling all “woe is me” and “why do I even bother with resolutions”.  But I tend … Continue reading →

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