There's no restriction as to what one should read.

However, there's a restriction as to what one can watch.

I just don't get it. From my point of view, I tend to get more imaginative reading and it's the same as watching the same-titled film.

So, why the restriction to the films and not the books too?

Here's an example:

Anyone, and I do mean anyone of any age can read this book.

Norwegian Wood is a novel by Haruki Murakami and yes, there's intimate scenes in the book which is kind of descriptive to any imaginative minds. Like mine.

It has also been made into a movie by a Vietnamese director Tran Anh Hung.

Norwegian Wood which stars Rinko Kikuchi and the man I'm squealing over, Kenichi Matsuyama is now showing in cinemas. Unfortunately, it has been rated M18 for intimate scenes.

Disappointing much?

Maybe there should be a new rating impose in Singapore. Perhaps a rating for 16 years old and above?

I really want to catch this movie but all I can do now is wait till I'm really 18 and buy the DVD itself. If I'm lucky enough, hunt it online and quietly watch it alone.

The same thing goes for this book and same-titled film. I've never been so heartbroken before. Tch.

This book...

Again, anyone can read it. Even a child of 10 years old with the mind or maturity of a young adult.

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Also been made into a movie...

Staring Keira Knightly, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield.

For goodness' sake, it's also M18 for intimate scenes.

Damn right. I see no fairness in this.

I'm a year shy to watch these seemingly awesome movies.

And off I go to feel all depressed at one corner.