Category: Singapore

Arts, Film, Interview, SGIFF 2017, Singapore

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Anup Singh, Director of The Song of Scorpions (SGIFF 2017)

In 2001, Geneva-based, Tanzanian-born director Anup Singh made waves around the film festival circuit with his debut feature film The Name of a River. His exploration of Indian culture and mythology through oneiric cinematography and mythic narratives continued in his sophomore feature Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost in 2013 and marked his first collaboration with Indian film actor Irrfan Khan. Anup’s latest film The Song … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Anup Singh, Director of The Song of Scorpions (SGIFF 2017)

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Arts, Drama Centre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Wild Rice

Review: Mama White Snake by W!ld Rice

It’s the end of the year, and frankly, it’s been a long one, one that’s left us somewhat drained, a little emotional, and wanting a break. It’s times like these you want to watch a show that’s entertaining, yet mature enough in its ambition to strike an emotional chord. Thankfully, Mama White Snake is just the right medicine the doctor ordered and ends off W!ld Rice’s 2017 … Continue reading Review: Mama White Snake by W!ld Rice

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Arts, Circus, Food, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay

  Ever felt that Singapore lacks a true Christmas spirit? Fear no more, as the fourth edition of Christmas Wonderland at Gardens By The Bay brings plenty of that holiday cheer to our sunny island once more for the whole of December! Organized by Blue Sky Events with support from the Singapore Tourism Board, the annual yuletide affair takes place from 1st to 26th December this year, daily … Continue reading Preview: Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay

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Arts, musical, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., SOTA Drama Theatre, Theatre, Theatres

Review: My Love Is Blind by Musical Theatre Limited

Presented by Musical Theatre Limited, My Love Is Blind marks one of the first locally produced musicals featuring visually impaired actors onstage. Although simple in plot, My Love Is Blind goes all out to push the important message that just because one is blind, doesn’t mean they’re disabled, but in fact, just as capable as a sighted person. Based off the true story of Tan Guan Heng, My … Continue reading Review: My Love Is Blind by Musical Theatre Limited

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Arts, Film, Interview, Preview, SGIFF 2017, Singapore

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Kan Lumé, Co-director of hUSh (SGIFF 2017)

  Kan Lumé is an award-winning director and filmmaker based in Singapore. Over the years, he’s worked on various television programmes for Mediacorp, before making his mark as a rising star in the new generation of filmmakers. Kan’s feature films have picked up multiple awards and accolades, including the Best Newcomer Award at the Torino Film Festival for Solos (2007), the NETPAC Award at the … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Kan Lumé, Co-director of hUSh (SGIFF 2017)

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Arts, Film, Interview, Preview, SGIFF 2017, Singapore

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Xu Bing, Director of Dragonfly Eyes (SGIFF 2017)

Chinese visual artist Xu Bing is primarily an installation based artist. But in 2017, he made his film directorial debut with Dragonfly Eyes, snagging the FIPRESCI Prize and Special Mention: Ecumenical Jury at the Locarno International Film Festival 2017. Dragonfly Eyes continues Xu’s ongoing exploration of communication and the way we interact, carefully editing down over 11,000 hours of footage obtained from surveillance cameras to create a completely unstaged, … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Xu Bing, Director of Dragonfly Eyes (SGIFF 2017)

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: NINAGAWA Macbeth by The Ninagawa Company (presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay)

It’s hard to believe that a single play can hold the power to leave such an impression on an audience member that it can even be considered life-changing. But this is in no way an exaggeration of how the unique experience of watching a play by the late Yukio Ninagawa. The thunderous applause and standing ovation a Ninagawa play receives is completely warranted. NINAGAWA Macbeth was … Continue reading Review: NINAGAWA Macbeth by The Ninagawa Company (presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay)

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Arts, Film, Interview, SGIFF 2017, Singapore

Artist Spotlight: Vivian Qu, Director of SGIFF 2017 Opening Film Angels Wear White

Vivian Qu has plenty of producing credits to her name and is a star in the Chinese independent film community, having produced arthouse films such as Knitting (2008), Night Train (2007) and Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014). But besides producing, the Chinese filmmaker also has a firm hand on creating her own works,  having scripted and directed her critically acclaimed debut Trap Street in 2013 and with it, becoming the first Chinese female filmmaker to … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Vivian Qu, Director of SGIFF 2017 Opening Film Angels Wear White

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

Review: Back to Burgundy dir. Cedric Klapisch

There are a few things one thinks of when it comes to French food – baguettes, cheese and probably, wine. Whether or not you do indulge in wine, Back To Burgundy is a film that’ll leave you thirsty for it and the glorious French countryside director Cedric Klapisch showcases so beautifully throughout. Back To Burgundy is a stirring family drama set in the vineyards of Burgundy as rebellious son … Continue reading Review: Back to Burgundy dir. Cedric Klapisch

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Arts, Fashion, Interview, Preview, Singapore

The Godfather Speaks II: Daniel Boey on the 2017 Singapore Fashion Awards

The SFAs first started in 2001, and was a biennial event before taking a hiatus in the mid-2000s. After its revival in 2016, it is now set to become an annual event in the fashion calendar. Said Boey: “Fashion designers used to be akin to rock stars in the 90s, each of them having huge followings and droves of fans. But the scene has changed … Continue reading The Godfather Speaks II: Daniel Boey on the 2017 Singapore Fashion Awards

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