Tag: 2020

Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Review: Tiong Bahru Social Club dir. Tan Bee Thiam

The absurd idea of controlling happiness is lost in this manmade pastel utopia.   Touted as ‘Wes Anderson meets Black Mirror’, Tan Bee Thiam’s Tiong Bahru Social Club is a decidedly bolder film, both aesthetically and ideologically, compared to the usual Singaporean fare we’re used to seeing. Set in an alternate reality Singapore, the film’s title refers to a new initiative transforming the gentrified neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru into … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Tiong Bahru Social Club dir. Tan Bee Thiam

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Dear Tenant dir. Cheng Yu-Chieh

Love conquers all, but is that much more difficult when the odds are stacked against you.  Taiwan has often been hailed as one of the most progressive Asian countries when it comes to LGBTQ rights, ranging from having an annual Pride parade, being a mecca for gay culture in Asia, and of course, legalising same-sex marriage since 2019. But as Cheng Yu-Chieh explores in his … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Dear Tenant dir. Cheng Yu-Chieh

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Arts, malaysia, Preview

Arts of Malaysia: Liver & Lung Releases Soundtrack from their Award-Winning Short Film: Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales)

KUALA LUMPUR – Liver & Lung, the Malaysian theatre company behind Sepet The Musical, has released their debut studio album today. A soundtrack from their upcoming musical film, the album is now available on Spotify and other streaming sites. Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales) is a six-song album that depicts the legend of Mahsuri, a Malaysian tale of a beautiful woman wrongly accused of adultery. The album blends … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Liver & Lung Releases Soundtrack from their Award-Winning Short Film: Mahsuri (& Other Peculiar Tales)

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Art What!: Blackboard Schemes at The Substation Gallery

An intentionally hierarchy-less all-women arts collective will be showcasing a joint exhibition at The Substation Gallery from 10th to 17th December 2020 as part of The Substation’s Associate Artist Programme. The exhibition is an exploration of collectivism in a time of a pandemic. It puts the artist before the art in a difficult time, seeking to embrace the diversity in art making in a collective … Continue reading Art What!: Blackboard Schemes at The Substation Gallery

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Arts, Comedy, Interview, Preview, Singapore

To be a comedian during COVID-19: An Interview with Sharul Channa and Rishi Budhrani

It’s been about 8 months now since live performance venues were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. While most artists and performers have either taken this crisis to pivot to different lines of work, or adapt to digital performances, the bottom line is, almost all of them have missed being in an actual space, performing to people live. And of all the performance mediums out … Continue reading To be a comedian during COVID-19: An Interview with Sharul Channa and Rishi Budhrani

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

SGIFF 2020: Indian Film ‘Milestone’ wins best film at 2020 Silver Screen Awards

The 31st Singapore International Film Festival has announced the winners of its 2020 Silver Screen Awards, recognising the best in film production across the region. This year saw a total of 11 awards presented across four categories, including the Asian Feature Film Competition and Southeast Asian Short Film Competition, in ceremony that was held virtually on 5th of December. The winners of the Asian Feature Film … Continue reading SGIFF 2020: Indian Film ‘Milestone’ wins best film at 2020 Silver Screen Awards

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Interview, Preview, Singapore

Singapore Media Festival 2020: Made-With-Singapore Content forges ahead with new funding opportunities and global partnerships

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has announced new initiatives and capability development programmes to develop innovative content, nurture local media talent, and cultivate fresh opportunities for international collaborations. The programmes, which will further strengthen the competitiveness of Singapore’s media ecosystem, were announced by Minister for Communications and Information, Mr S Iswaran at the opening ceremony of the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and … Continue reading Singapore Media Festival 2020: Made-With-Singapore Content forges ahead with new funding opportunities and global partnerships

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Singapore International Film Festival Film Fund increases the number of film grants for 2021

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has announced that applications for their Film Fund will be open from 1st December 2020. The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation – SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) and the SGIFF Southeast Asian – Short Film Grant were both introduced in 2018 to support the development of inspiring and thought-provoking films within the region. The grants have been successful, producing projects … Continue reading Singapore International Film Festival Film Fund increases the number of film grants for 2021

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Singapore

Singapore Sports Hub returns with fun activities for all this December to combat COVID-19 blues

Consider this your ultimate guide to the best year-end activities, as the Singapore Sports Hub unveils exciting experiences for friends, families and your favourite crew! From walking trails with waterfront views and invigorating fitness programmes, to creative craft workshops, here’s what’s going on at our integrated sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub this December. Wind down the year and join the hub for a leisurely stroll … Continue reading Singapore Sports Hub returns with fun activities for all this December to combat COVID-19 blues

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Arts, Inside London, London, musical, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s West End 2021: Jennifer Saunders to star in Sister Act The Musical tour

LONDON – Producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg have announced Jennifer Saunders will reprise her role as ‘Mother Superior’ in select performances for the UK tour of Sister Act The Musical. The rescheduled UK and Ireland tour will now open on 7th September 2021 at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, the tour will then continue into 2022 to new and rescheduled venues in the UK and Ireland. The tour follows … Continue reading In London’s West End 2021: Jennifer Saunders to star in Sister Act The Musical tour

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