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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film: Director and Cast of China’s Box Office hit DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》To Attend Singapore Gala Premiere at Marina Bay Sands

Singapore is set to host a special cinematic spotlight this June as the acclaimed Chinese-language film DEAR YOU《给阿嬷的情书》arrives with its creative team for a series of premiere events and cultural celebrations. Presented by Clover Films and Golden Village, the Singapore leg of the film’s international rollout brings director Lan Hongchun together with lead actors Li Sitong and Wang Yantong. The trio will be in town … Continue reading Film: Director and Cast of China’s Box Office hit DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》To Attend Singapore Gala Premiere at Marina Bay Sands

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Film: Italian Film Festival Returns to Singapore for Its 24th Edition, Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Cinema, Dialogue, and Cultural Exchange

The Italian Film Festival returns to Singapore for its 24th edition, reaffirming its place as one of the city-state’s most enduring cultural fixtures and marking a new chapter in the presence of Italian cinema across Southeast Asia. Running from 12 to 21 June 2026 at Filmhouse at Golden Mile Tower, the festival presents eleven films that reflect the vitality, diversity, and ongoing evolution of contemporary … Continue reading Film: Italian Film Festival Returns to Singapore for Its 24th Edition, Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Cinema, Dialogue, and Cultural Exchange

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Film: An Interview with director Anthony Chen on new film ‘We Are All Strangers’ and closing the final chapter of his Growing Up trilogy

Seven years ago, when Anthony Chen last sat down to speak about Wet Season as the opening film of the 2019 Singapore International Fim Festival, he was reflecting on a film about longing, restraint, and quiet emotional fractures, hallmarks of a filmmaker deeply attuned to the rhythms of everyday life. Today, the conversation feels both like a continuation and a turning point, with his latest … Continue reading Film: An Interview with director Anthony Chen on new film ‘We Are All Strangers’ and closing the final chapter of his Growing Up trilogy

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★★★ Film Review: Amoeba dir. Tan Siyou

Girls just wanna have fun in this sincere, all-too-relatable portrait of confusing, rebellious teenage girlhood in restrictive Singapore. After its sold-out Singapore premiere at the 2026 Singapore International Film Festival, Tan Siyou’s debut feature Amoeba has continued to make the rounds across festivals, and now returns home for a series of screenings at indie cinema Filmhouse. The response has been more than warm, to say … Continue reading ★★★★★ Film Review: Amoeba dir. Tan Siyou

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Arts, Film, Interview, Singapore

Film: An interview with ‘Amoeba’ director Tan Siyou about alienation, teen angst, and the shape of rebellion in Singapore

Amoeba’s title is one of the strangest choices in local cinema, considering an ‘amoeba’ doesn’t immediately bring to mind Singapore, teenage girls, or anything local. But perhaps that’s exactly the point. “Most of us know amoebas from biology lessons, and it’s kind of weird, kind of gross,” says filmmaker Tan Siyou. “It’s not a fluffy cloud or Hello Kitty, and I deliberately chose it as … Continue reading Film: An interview with ‘Amoeba’ director Tan Siyou about alienation, teen angst, and the shape of rebellion in Singapore

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Film: Tan Siyou’s ‘Amoeba’ to be released in Singapore this March

After setting international festivals alight from Toronto to Taipei, Amoeba finally comes home. Opening in Singapore cinemas on 26 March, the award-winning debut feature from Tan Siyou is shaping up to be the local release everyone will be talking about this year. Equal parts coming-of-age drama, surreal fever dream, and quiet act of rebellion, Amoeba isn’t here to comfort. It’s here to stir something, especially … Continue reading Film: Tan Siyou’s ‘Amoeba’ to be released in Singapore this March

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Film Review: Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng《梁婆婆VS阿炳》dir. Matt Lai

A cross-border showdown powered by stereotypes, slapstick, and surprisingly a lot of heart. If Hollywood has Godzilla vs Kong, then Southeast Asia gets Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng, a proudly loud, unapologetically silly clash between two cultural icons. On one side is Liang Po Po, the legendary sharp-tongued grandmother from Singapore, once again played in drag by Jack Neo. On the other is Ah … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Film Review: Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng《梁婆婆VS阿炳》dir. Matt Lai

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★★★☆☆ Film Review: Luck My Life《我的人生我自摸》dir. Eric Wong

Luck is fickle but charm lasts, leading to a solid CNY crowd-pleaser. Some movies aim to dazzle. Chinese New Year movies aim to comfort. Luck My Life knows exactly which camp it belongs to, and for better and worse, it plays the part faithfully. Fresh from a Golden Horse–nominated turn as a devoted drag queen son in A Good Child, rising star Richie Koh steps … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Film Review: Luck My Life《我的人生我自摸》dir. Eric Wong

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★★★☆☆ Film Review: 3 Good Guys 《老婆，我爱你》dir. Boi Kwong

Good intentions, bad habits, and a whole lot of slapstick in this Singapore-Thai Chinese New Year release. There is something ironic about a film called 3 Good Guys opening on three men who are, by most measures, failing spectacularly as romantic partners. In the familiar tradition of the Chinese New Year movie, goodness here is not a given but something to be learned by the … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Film Review: 3 Good Guys 《老婆，我爱你》dir. Boi Kwong

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Arts, Film, Interview, Singapore

Film: An Interview with Jason Lee, Screenwriter and Director of ‘A Good Fortune’《百万红包》

As Singapore prepares for the annual Lunar New Year homecoming, A Good Fortune《百万红包》 arrives with the familiar comforts of festive comedy, and even brings something surprisingly heartfelt beneath the laughter. The film follows Kai Xin (Xixi Lim), a struggling influencer who flees to Malaysia after falling victim to a scam, only to reunite with Zi Hao (Wang Weiliang), the boy who once stood up for … Continue reading Film: An Interview with Jason Lee, Screenwriter and Director of ‘A Good Fortune’《百万红包》

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