Sunday, January 18, 2015

I will be posting all investment stuffs on the following blog link: tonyinvesting.blogspot.com

Here, I try to put up any interesting events I wish to share with you, the readers. At the same time, I put up the names of book and movie because it is my checklist of whether I have read or watched before.

New York

PS: pardon for some of photos as a result of poor photo-taking skill.

In April 2014, Brooklyn and Manhattan are the first stops for my US trip. On the first day of the US trip, I was incredibly excited to get my mind to analyse everything. It was because I am solo-travelling by public transport. I first got prepaid card at Brooklyn after taking Metro from JFK. My first accommodation was at Brooklyn.

To travel to Lower Manhattan on the second day of US trip, I passed by Manhattan Bridge and walked towards Brooklyn Bridge.



I also spotted New York Stock Exchange building (I often buy NYSE-listed stocks)

I saw the building which is Federal Reserve Bank of New York - in fact, it looks magnificent than MAS (Singapore's Central Bank).

I went to Rockfeller Centre because I wanted to see aerial view of Manhattan on Top of the Rock.
After lunch, I visited Empire State building.

Books

Book Title: Crunch! A History of the Great American Potato Chips
Author: Dirk Burhans
Rating: 6/10
Remark: I borrowed this book in hope to understand more about the history of potato chip manufacturing industry. Dirk offered well written history but I feel more details is needed to provide better clarity of how that industry evolved.

Book Title: The Frackers: The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters
Author: Gregory Zuckerman
Rating: 9/10
Remark: The author wrote so well that I enjoy the reading. I am very much convinced that it is hard to analyse start up commodity firms where debt tend to finance their project with 50-50 visibility.

Book Title: The Warren Buffetts Next Door: The World's Greatest Investors You've Never Heard of and What You Can Learn From Them
Author: Matthew Schifrin
Rating: 6/10
Remark: Interesting book when they list some unknown investors, the ones not running any fund. But the downside of this book is some discussion of technical analysis.

Book Title: Your first $1,000,000: Make it in Stocks
Author: Dr Michael Leong
Rating: 6/10
Remark: Armed with wealth of investing knowledge, I was more interested about his version of 'tikam' strategy. I found that his knowledge about risk is not inadequate. I am not sure if he has improved his knowledge of risk now. Nothing to learn.

Book Title: Chocolate Wars: The 150 Years Rivalry Between the World's Greatest Chocolate Makers
Author: Deborah Cadbury
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Her writing is quite good such that you can easily read. Finding out and writing what has happened in 1800s and 1900s is not easy to do so.

Book Title: Building Wealth Through REITS
Author: Bobby Jayaraman
Rating: 7/10
Remark: It is about REITs in SGX market. It is good read as he offers perspectives from CEOs of REITs (as well as property related firms).

Book Title: The Triumph of Value Investing: Smart-Money Tactics for the Postrecession Era
Author: Janet Lowe
Rating: 8/10
Remark: It is just rehash of value investing concepts. Surprisingly, it is not boring read for experienced value investor - I guess it is due to her excellent writing skills.

Book Title: Taking Down the Lion The Triumphant Rise and Tragic Fall of Tyco's Dennis Kozlowski
Author: Catherine S. Neal
Rating: 9/10
Remark: It is really well written book. Well done, Catherine. I feel sorry for Mr Kozlowski for such outrageous outcome. This confirm my belief that majority of the media are fishing for the highest numbers of readers who are merely interested in outrageous stories. It should be considered as a book for corporate government and ethics class.

Book Title: Investing Against the Tide: Lessons from a Life Running Money
Author: Anthony Bolton
Rating: 8/10
Remark: It is relatively easy read. My favourite chapter of this book is 'some memorable company meetings'. I still have reservation on technical analysis after reading the author's discussion of technical analysis.

Book Title: The Behavior Gap: Simple Ways to Stop Doing Dumb Things with Money
Author: Carl Richards
Rating: 10/10
Remark: Excellent writing which I was never bored and read whole book for 2 hours. I agree almost all of the points he put forward on his book.

Book Title: Think Like the Great Investors: Make Better Decisions and Raise Your Investing to a New Level
Author: Colin Nicholson
Rating: 6/10
Remark: It is written by technical analysis practitioner. I am great believer of behaviour finance/economics. After reading it, I feel like having information overload. For easy and lighter reading on behaviour finance/economic on carefully selected topics, you will be fine reading either one of books written by James Monitor, 'Behavioural Investing' book or 'Behavioural Finance' book.

Book Title: Invest Like a Dealmaker: Secrets from a Former Banking Insider
Author: Christopher Mayer
Rating: 8/10
Remark: I am huge fan of reading his writings. I didn't expect to see interesting books recommendation on his book - I will read them when I can find. Being familiar with value investing, he gives alternative narrative of value investing.

Book Title: David and Goliath
Author: Malcolm Gladwell
Rating: 8/10
Remark: The author wants to show us how weak survive against strong. This can be done in certain conditions. It is very motivating to people who feel weak.

Book Title: The Flash Boys
Author: Michael Lewis
Rating: 9/10
Remark: He chose two stories. One story is about Russian being caught by FBI due to stealing Goldman's code. Another story is about how investors are being front-ran. It exposes the readers with no experience in Wall Street how employers in Wall Street treat customers and prospective employees.


Movies and Drama

Need for Speed (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Tobey was in financial trouble and took a job offered by his childhood 'enemy', Dino. The job was to build Ford Mustang special edition car. Even through the job is well done, Dino took another level putting Tobey in jail for what Tobey did not do. 2 years later, Tobey was released on parole and he wanted revenge on Dino. What kind of revenge will he take?
Rating:6/10
Remark: It is not much different from Fast and Furious in terms of car action.

The Utimate Addiction (Hong Kong Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Mr Chek was so ambitious that he wanted to make a lot of money. For that to achieve, he has to do things that may affect many people's lives. His best friend, a cop for commercial crime bureau, is finding the evidence that can put him in a jail. How will two good friends pit each other.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: The story is surprisingly good in a business context.

You Are All Surrounded (Korean Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
4 graduates from police academy were instantly drafted to investigating criminal team 3. The head leader of team 3 is complaining to the police chief that he need experienced people to do the job. The police chief thinks otherwise. However, one of 4 graduates is investing that head leader as the murderer of his mother from the 11 years ago incident. Will the truth be out?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: 11 years old murder is center focus for whole 20 episodes together with side unrelated crimes.

Sabotage (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
John is in charge of a team for DEA, cracking drug cases. One day, the money, which his team stole from drug cartel during the operation, disappeared before they return to the crime scene for the collection.
Rating: 6/10
Remark: Zero suspense. Too much gun shooting action.

Transcendence (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
A 'terrorist' team want to stop Will from developing technology that may threatens the mankind. As Will is going to die, his wife upload 'him'. What will happen?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: The story is so good that it sound very convincing.

Lone Survivor (Hollywood Movie 2013)
Synopsis:
It is based on real-life story. A team of American SEAL members are assigned to kill a wanted man who has been killing Marines. As they clear the assigned checkpoint, they stumble locals. What will they do? Let them free? Kill them and continue the mission? Abort the mission?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Quite realistic.

Magma (Japanese Drama 2012)
Synopsis:
Taeko was assigned by her President to do turnaround on a near-bankrupted company that specializes in geothermal business. However, she faces huge task of keeping research and development division, which is different from her original plan.
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Brilliant short business story - only 5 episodes.

Captain America: The Winter Solider (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
There are moles in S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury wants to find out who they are. But the secret organization is going to stop him and Captain America from destroying its plan.
Rating: 8/10
Remark: The story is smooth enough that I can follow.

Tsui no Sumika (Japanese Drama Special 2014)
Synopsis:
Reporter rookie wants to publish the topic of elderly national healthcare. Her supervisor rejects her works because it is not written at the satisfactory standard which a standard reporter will write. However, she discover the cruel truth.
Rating: 9/10
Remark: Very touching story. I have a feeling that the writer of this special show saw the problems of healthcare which elderly are not properly looked after.

Broken (Korean Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
A father learnt that his daughter was raped and killed. As a result, he went out of order, killing the ones who did that acts. Meanwhile the cops were finding the suspects and, at same time, stop him.
Rating: 6/10
Remark: It is really too complicated to understand the slow-paced story. I am not sure what is the meaning behind this story.

Noah (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Noah had a vision that says a lot of people will die in the heavy flood. He is searching for the answers to that dream.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Decent story.

Tsuyoki Ari (Japanese Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Isako was trying to have her husband, 31 years older than her, to be dead in the most natural way. She simply couldn't handle the way she live with him. Meanwhile, she has flings with other men outside the home. Did she succeed?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Although it is based friction book, there is nothing that excite me.

Ghost Dragon of Cold Mountain (Hong Kong Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Chung Sing was 'forced' to return his employer. Back in the capital, he is leading sun section of his employer to investigate special cases. A lot of things has happened.
Rating: 8/10
Remark: I sort of like how the story fares.

Hakugin Jack (Japanese Drama Special 2014)
Synopsis:
A ski resort received a email saying that there is bomb being buried in the mountain. It is asking for 30 million yen reward. What will the top management of ski resort response? If they call cops, it cannot sell dying business at good price. If they don't call cops, will they find the bomb as per email after the payment of the ransom?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Decent story

The Amazing Spiderman 2 (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Peter Parker is trying to distance himself from his girlfriend because of her late dad's warning. New enemies will unveil to fight spiderman. How long will he keep on distancing himself from her?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Slow paced story with stunning ending, which is unusual from many action-hero movies.

Rinjo (Japanese Drama 2009)
Synopsis:
A medical officer, working for police headquarter, went against the norm culture in Japanese police's work environment. Practically, he strongly insist that he is right while the head investigator may be wrong. Does he every time made the right calls?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Good stories.

A Few Good Men (Hollywood Movie 1992)
Synopsis:
There is case in dispute to be held in military court. Is there intent to murder the navy officer or did the colonel order 'code red' to discipline the navy officer? That is what the judge and jury will find out.
Rating: 9/10
Remark: Brilliant dialogues.

Unfair (Japanese Drama 2006)
Synopsis:
A lady, whose father, cop, was killed for unknown person, became to be cop. Her aim is to solve all murder cases. She hated the unsolved cases including her dad's death. One unique way to find clue is to lay down to where victims was killed on the spot.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Good story but lack of punch

Godzilla (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
One day, nuclear power factory was demolished by itself for unknown reason. In 15 years later, a large monster came out from that nuclear factory site. It is so big that it is going to destroy all modern buildings as well as people. Yet another monster, Godzilla emerges. What is going on?!?!??!
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Decent story together with interesting sound effects.

Tokarev (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Maguire learnt that his daughter was kidnapped. One day later, she was dead. He wanted to know who did it and why it happened.
Rating:6/10
Remark: It is boring story.

Black Heart White Soul (Hong Kong Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Ko Chit Hang wanted money to heal his legs which were rendered unmovable as a result of traffic accident. However, despite of that, he progressed from clerk to barrister. He took bribes from a middleman. What kind of plots are they?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: The story linked up so well.

HAMU -  A Man of the Security Police Force (Japanese Drama Special 2013)
Synopsis:
A elite plainclothes cop was transferred to Security Police. He didn't want as he is more interested in arresting murderers.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: There is a nice twist in the end.

Hanasaki Mai ga Damatee Inai (Japanese Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Hanasaki Mai is working as cashier in the bank, serving the customers so well. At the same time, she has her 'switch' that enables her to scold the managers of the bank. She was 'promoted' to assisting department with her manager who also used to work in the same branch as her. The job of assisting department is to investigate the problems of the branches.
Rating: 10/10
Remark: It is tone down of Hanazawa Naoki. Still, it is interesting to see how the banks operate. Superb stories.

Jiken Kyuumeii 2 ~ IMAT no Kiseki (Japanese Drama Special 2013)
Synopsis:
A young doctor who has lost his dad during bombing incident as a kid was drafted into IMAT. IMAT is a joint medical-police unit handling serious crime situation. He is eager to save as many lives as possible.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: it is fairly decent show.

Soratobu Taiya (Japanese Drama 2008)
Synopsis:
One day a transportation truck has a tyre dropped, killing a mother. The president of transportation company sets out to find the truth of why it has happened. What truth will he learn?
Rating: 9/10
Remark: At start, it is slow pace but at the middle and end of the story, there is nice 'punch'.

Tetsu No Hone (Japanese Drama 2010)
Synopsis:
In the construction industry, Heita was working in design department. One day, Heita unknowingly transferred to sales department. He learnt that there is bid-rigging among the competitors including his employer. What will he react towards bid-rigging?
Rating: 9/10
Remark: The story is so incredible that you want to know what happened in the end.

Maleficent (Hollywood Animation Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
A young female elf with wing met a young male human in her turf. They felt for each other. In few years later, the latter stole her wings so that he could claim the king throne as a reward. With her much anger, she cursed his daughter who was recently given birth by his wife, the late king daughter. The curse is to have her to be 'sleeping beauty'. Will she sleep forever?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: It is fine childhood story.

Out Burn (Japanese Drama Special 2014)
Synopsis:
Yagami Eiko is plaincloth lady cop with great track record. She is in charge of preventing any possible disasters caused by Yakuza gangs. One day, a daughter of the boss of Yakuza gang was murdered. How shall she deal with unexpected situation?
Rating: 9/10
Remark: Very refreshing story. The main actress will be in high demand for her flexible acting skills.

Hagetaka (Japanese Drama 2007)
Synopsis:
Washizu had bad experience of informing the bank's client that his bank will not offer the loan to the client, who was facing bankrupt. After that, the client commit suicide-d. Being affected by this, Washizu left the bank. In few years later, he was instructed by his American fund firm to do venture investing in Japan. What kind of plan will he do with heavily geared Japanese firms?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: The author showed great background of business and finance. The stories within 6 episodes are well connected. Excellent!

Zero no Shinjitsu (Japanese Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Mao went to work as Medical Officer to identify the cause of death by operating dead bodies. She has passion to dig out the causes at any cost. Because of that, she has many conflicts with her older colleagues, senior ones. Why is she doing this? She wanted to know how her mother, whom she has not seen since she was abandoned as a baby, was killed on the day they meet each other for the first time.
Rating: 8/10
Remark: The story is so good that what is the truth.

Draft Day (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
The manager of Cleveland Browns is having hard time who he should pick for the draft system in the pre-season of American football. He attempts to sound out his counterparts of other clubs. Will he make big mistakes?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Very refreshing story to me.

Black President (Japanese Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
The president of successful fashion firm, at adult age, decide to go to school to study. However, his lecturer disapprove the ways he conduct as a private person and as a president. Will he still be labelled as black president in the end?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: It is very good drama to the point you want to know whether he can be proved as black president.

Transformers: Age of Extinction (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
There is secret force behind aiding CIA to kill Autobot robots. But why? Autobot has been helping humans against Deceptions. One day, another human, an inventor, unknowingly took Optimus Prime so as to troubleshoot dead-on-arrival truck. Beside that, what kind of plan lays behind Autobots and humans on the earth?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: This time, the story is slightly better than before. But it is not following the flow of few previous Transformer installation.

Edge of Tomorrow (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Cage, major for United State Army, was given the assignment by United Nation general to participate the massive assault against aliens at the beach in France. However, he has no military combat experience. As expected, he died. But, he was given many chances to restart his life? How come? He went on to find the truth of why it is the case.
Rating: 8/10
Remark: It is interesting story. It gives me a feeling of playing first person shooter game.

Million Dollar Arm (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
It is based on true story. A sport agent, JB is trying to find players who need him to be agent. The problem is that he hasn't found one. He took the chance to find people in India to play baseball. Throughout the competition, he found two persons who can pitch the baseball at 80 kpm. How will he get them into playing Major League Baseball.
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Impressive!

Last Doctor (Japanese Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Karouko took the job as a medical examiner. Being first time to work there, she is placed under a male senior colleague, who likes to give accurate, straightforward logical answers. In every episode, they tackle interesting mysteries each time they receive certain dead bodies for autopsies in order to determine whether it is natural death or murderer.
Rating: 9/10
Remark: Interesting pairs of character.

Satsujin Hensachi 70 (Japanese Drama Special 2014)
Synopsis:
Keisuke learnt that he was late for entrance exam. With 30 minutes from the start of the exam, he decided to email fake bomb scare to Toudai, where he intend to study undergraduate course there. The plan did succeed, delaying the starting time of the exam. But someone discovered this plan and blackmail-ed him. Will Keisuke pay him off to keep quiet about it?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: I am not used to this 'dizzy' storyline.

Roosevelt Game (Japanese Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Aoshima is facing ridiculous demand from its important customer to reduce selling price significantly while its rival tries to attack it until it is 'dead'. However, for every attack, it manages to make a comeback. What kind of comeback did Aoshima has?
Rating: 9/10
Remark: Brilliant story!

Hagetaka (Japanese Movie 2009)
Synopsis:
Following up the drama serial, it starts with unknown fund firm buying Japanese automotive manufacturer. Washizu was asked to be white knight for that Japanese automotive manufacturer. The big question is whether Washizu will succeed?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Interesting way to overturn the table. The ending is very touching one.

Hero 2 (Japanese Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Kuryu is being transferred back to Josai branch of Prosecutor. As usual, he cares too much on the tiny details of the cases he was assigned. It is something most prosecutors do not.
Rating: Lukewarm law cases. Great chemistry.

Detective Conan Movie 18: The Sniper from Another Dimension (Japanese Animation Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Conan with his primary schoolmates as well as Sonoko and Ran were at the top of Bell Tree Tower in Tokyo. However, someone in that tower was shot by long distance sniper. Conan sets out to find the identity of the sniper.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: It is not the best movie among 18 movie installation.

Kindaichi Shounen No Jikenbo Neo (Japanese Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Kindaichi is unfortunate to encounter murder cases each time he visit somewhere. Fortunately, his keen investigative mind aid him to solve the complex cases on behalf of the police.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: It is the usual Kindaichi story pace.

35 Years Old High School Student (Japanese Drama 2013)
Synopsis:
The then high school headroom teacher placed his student, Baba Ayako, who is now 35 years old in high school. He is now holding the position of superintendent at Board of Education in a province. Baba agreed and set out to fulfill her late mother's writing on her diary.
Rating: 9/10
Remark: Ah, it is something different from Great Teacher Onizuka. It is very touching and memorable drama.

How to Train Dragon 2 (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Hiccup is not interested to take over his dad's position, chief of the tribe. He wants to explore the whole world. While he explored, he discovered that someone was trying to build dragon army. He wish to negotiate that someone not to build one and go war.
Rating: 8/10
Remark: It is surprisingly good.

Planes: Fire and Rescue (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Dusty kept on winning racing trophies. One day, his gearbox burst and there is no stock in the whole world to replace gearbox. Thus, Dusty cannot race! In attempt to help his own town, he decided to train himself as 'aerial fireman'.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Decent.

Overheard 3 (Hong Kong Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
4 Luk brothers need to kill the man who is in control of the land in NT area. It is because Uncle To do not want the control of the land to be transferred to 4 tycoons. These brothers want to work with Uncle To as they want to prosper in terms of wealth. The chosen one to be murderer is 4 brothers' close brother, whose surname is not under Luk.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Decent. The result of the ending is easily predictable as you understand the plot.

No Tears for the Dead (Korean Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
A Korean guy, raised in USA, accidentally killed a female child. Because of that, he rejected all killing orders given by Mafia. Will he continue to kill?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Slow paced story with plenty of foul language.

Hercules (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Hercules built his legend such that he could kill animals which were impossible to be killed by anyone. Thus, he was given an assignment to assist a country to fight against another country who appeared to be taking over the former. Will he take that up?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Interesting story that tells us that we need to be wary of the assignments.

Guardians of the Galaxy (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Peter Quill wanted to steal a item so as he could sell to the buyer. Little wonder, this item brings unwanted attention and fighting. What is so special about the item?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Very typical hero action movie.

Maruho No Onna (Japanese Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
A clever Japanese scientist discovered that her best friend was hospitalised and was under arrest for the murder of her husband. She didn't believe that. An insurance adjuster came up with her investigation result which said otherwise. As a result, she became insurance adjuster to prove her wrong.
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Interesting story although slow pace.

Black Butler - Kuro Shitsuji (Japanese Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
It is based manga. Genpou Shiori has a contract with a demon, Sebastian. She wants to find the truth behind the murders of her parents.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Decent story.

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (Japanese Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Kenshin, known as Battosai, was requested by Japanese Government to kill Shishio in order to stabilise the peace. He was given 1 week to consider. However, the events caused him to do that request.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: I feel it is rushed story especially you have seen manga and anime versions. If you have not seen and seen live action from start to now, you will be comfortable watching it.

Lucy (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Lucy was unlucky to be caught in the deal she didn't want to participate but being forced by her male friend. Evil Asian gang wanted her to transport the drug. Somehow, the drug, being planted in her stomach, made her very intelligent overnight. What will she, being smarter than before, do?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Interesting theory about the usage of the human brain.

Mazy Runner (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Thomas was in a lift to unknown place. When he woke up, he found himself in the lift which men were watching him. They told him that they didn't know where they are. However, they have three rules for themselves as well as for him to live in the unknown place. But, Thomas is very curious man, wanting to know the answers about the unknown place. Did he find the answer?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Very interesting story but I have my own unanswered questions about this movie.

The Equalizer (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
A man, living tranquil life, met a young lady in the restaurant. He learnt that she needed some sort of help as she was desperate to change her life. At the moment, her employer, Russian gang, disciplined her for her bad behavior towards the client. Learned that she was badly beaten, he offered his whole savings to buy her out. That gang refused. What is his next action?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Slow pace story with surprising actions.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
A mutant rat, already adult, took care of four mutant turtles as they are growing from baby stage to teenager stage. He taught them ninja lest they will have to deal with their enemy, Foot Clan one day.
At their teenager age, they wanted to protect New York City. April, a lady reporter, wanted to find out who the protectors of New York City are so as she can write their identity in the news article on TV. The leader of Foot Clan, Shredder, wanted some sort of plan that let him to conquer New York City as a lord.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Decent action.

Doctor X 3 (Japanese Drama 2014)
Synopsis:
Daimon was hired by the Japanese hospital to save patients with impossible-to-treat illnesses. The hospital is directed by new president so as he can succeed his dream of setting organisation to export Japanese-quality medical care.
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Great as usual. I think it may be the last season.

The Judge (Hollywood Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Hank Palmer had to go back to his hometown to see his late mother off. After that, out of sudden, his dad, a judge, was charged for first degree murder. Will Hank, the lawyer, succeed in keeping his dad off from the prison?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: Slow but powerful punch in the end.

The Admiral: Roaring Currents (Korean Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Based on real life story, Korean navy admiral was holding his few boats in a particular area. Japanese army need to beat him before it can get to capital for the occupation of Korea. What is his plan to repel large Japanese army with ultra high morale?
Rating: 8/10
Remark: Finally, it is good movie with no love factors, which is silly traits for many Korean drams and movies.

Legal High Special 2 (Japanese Drama Special 2014)
Synopsis:
Komikado took the medical case, representing the hospital. The person filing lawsuit against the hospital is the wife of husband who was killed by his rare illness. The big question is whether the hospital has failed the duty to cure him.
Rating: 8/10
Remark: It is interesting to see two viewpoints of the medical care.

Kano (Japanese Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
A Japanese accountant took up additional job to train baseball team consisting of high schoolers. He push his team so hard with intense training. They have reached Koshien.
Rating: 9/10
Remark: Incredible movie with a lot of emotions.

Rorouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (Japanese Movie 2014)
Synopsis:
Kenshin learnt the last swordfighting skill from his master before he was off to fight Shishio. Who wins?
Rating: 7/10
Remark: As usual, there is slight modification in the story.
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