WHAT ARE YOUR FIVE FAVORITE MOVIES? Oh, what a waste of time, they'll say. As if there's no fun in agonizing over a silly list. And as if movies aren't important. And as if five is nearly enough:

1. Lawrence of Arabia
2. The Cable Guy
3. 12 Monkeys
4. Brazil
5. Dancer in the Dark
6. Superman
7. Planet of the Apes
8. Grave of the Fireflies
9. Solaris
10. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
11. After Life

A RANDOM CHINESE POEM, translated, in memory of a family friend who recently passed away.

The spring color in the garden
faded too fast
and too soon

It was because of the cold rain in the morning
and the strong wind during the night

Dreaming in your farewell tears
I wish I could share your joy and your sorrow
once more

But life is fleeting
just like a river has no return