It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and BBC Studios continues to deliver a whole month of shows to keep you jolly this December. Ever wondered what lies beyond the solar system we know? This month on BBC Earth, from the makers of The Planets, famed physicist Professor Brian Cox takes the audience on an interstellar journey through the vast galaxies on UNIVERSE to discover new … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – December 2021
Following Gaurav Kripalani’s stint as Festival Director for the Singapore International Festival of Arts (2018-2021), Natalie Hennedige has been announced to step in as the new Festival Director for SIFA 2022-2024. Hennedige is best known as the Artistic Director of Cake, a contemporary performance company presenting progressive works at the intersection of theatre and a range of disciplines. As a performance director, Hennedige explores contemporary … Continue reading SIFA 2022: Introducing new Festival Director Natalie Hennedige
Despite ranking top 20 in the list of the world’s smallest nations, there are so many reasons why anyone would want to live in Singapore. For starters, the Southeast Asian island nation is home to one of the freest economies on the planet. It boasts an open, corruption-free business environment that gives many nations a run for their money. Its rapid development after independence from … Continue reading The Singapore Lifestyle: Everything You Need To Know In 5 Easy Tips
If ever How Drama wanted to make a statement, they sure as heck are doing just that, with that new show, unabashedly titled Big Brown Girl. Originally slated to take place earlier this year during the Esplanade’s Flipside 2021, Big Brown Girl is now receiving a December staging, simultaneously playing in-person and streaming live online to round off the year. Co-created by Ross Nasir and … Continue reading How Drama’s Big Brown Girl: An Interview with co-creator Ross Nasir
Changi Airport Group has announced the launch of ‘Where Dreams Take Flight: Singaporean Short Stories’, a compendium of three short films in a collaboration featuring local filmmakers and talents. In a time marked by safe distancing, self-isolation and physical barriers, the project aims to capture untold stories of human connections at Changi Airport, while exploring themes such as family relationships, social interactions, and personal aspirations. … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Changi collaborates with local filmmakers to launch three independent short films set at Changi Airport
The 32nd Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) concluded on Sunday night after 11 days of film screenings, panel discussions, and talent development programmes that celebrated the continuity of film and storytelling in Singapore and beyond. With over 100 film titles from more than 40 countries that were screened across 7 theatres, including a special live music showcase for the Singapore Panorama feature film Scene UnSeen, … Continue reading SGIFF 2021: The Festival ends with 40 sold-out screenings and over 8,000 tickets sold
The word ‘revolutionary’ is a term that’s often thrown around loosely these days. But for Korean artist Nam June Paik, the pioneer of video art, that’s a term that encapsulates his entire career. Having continually pushed at the possibilities technology could offer, Paik essentially revolutionised the art world with his incorporation of television sets, satellite broadcast and robotics into his work. Born in 1932, Paik … Continue reading Art What!: Nam June Paik – The Future is Now at National Gallery Singapore
K-pop fans rejoice this December as Jack the Ripper, the highly anticipated Korean Musical returns with new casts streamed live directly from Seoul. On the big screen of the movie theatre, you can now watch a live musical! For four days only, Golden Village has secured the exclusive rights to the much-anticipated musical on big screen – 5, 7, 9 and 10 December. Premiered in … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Watch new Korean musical ‘Jack the Ripper’ at Golden Village
If it’s one person you should expect the unexpected from, it’s Malaysian director Tan Chui Mui. A pioneer of the Malaysian New Wave, Tan is a chameleon of a person, constantly challenging herself to go one step further in her artistry, her head a chaotic but dazzling swirl of ideas, and always ensuring that the work she puts out is of a high quality. In … Continue reading SGIFF 2021: An Interview with Tan Chui Mui, director of ‘Barbarian Invasion’
The 32nd Singapore International Film Festival announces the winners of its 2021 Silver Screen Awards, recognising both the region’s up-and-coming as well as established filmmaking talents. This year, a total of 13 awards were presented across six categories; Asian Feature Film Competition, Southeast Asian Short Film Competition, Southeast Asian Film Lab, Youth Jury & Critics Programme, Audience Choice Award, and the inaugural Outstanding Contribution to … Continue reading SGIFF 2021: Singapore International Film Festival Announces Winners of the 2021 Silver Screen Awards
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