Tag: 2021

Arts, Film, News, Singapore

SGIFF 2021: 32nd Singapore International Film Festival Celebrates the Enduring Joy of Cinema with New Perspectives

The 32nd Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is finally here, and brings a new wave of the latest independent films from 25th November to 5th December 2021. Over 100 films will be presented at this year’s festival, by filmmakers from all over the world, aiming to evoke emotions, spark conversation, and build the cinematic community. “SGIFF is proud to have played a part in supporting … Continue reading SGIFF 2021: 32nd Singapore International Film Festival Celebrates the Enduring Joy of Cinema with New Perspectives

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Bizarre Bazaar at UltraSuperNew Gallery

It wouldn’t be October without Halloween, and this year, UltraSuperNew Gallery are getting in on the morbid delights, with their first ever Bizarre Bazaar. Inspired by the body horror and freaky art of manga artist Junji Ito, and themed HORROR, FILTH and GLAMOUR, after the Boulet Brothers’ incredible drag reality TV series Dragula (if you’re not watching Season 4, why?!), this year’s bazaar celebrates different … Continue reading Art What!: Bizarre Bazaar at UltraSuperNew Gallery

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: Skin by Toy Factory

Let bygones be bygones. Written by Koh Tian Seng and directed by Adeeb Fazah, Skin, the final play to conclude Toy Factory’s 2021 Wright Stuff Festival, is a promising new work that deals with ideas of faith, commitment, and bodybuilding. The story follows Yang Xin (Dennis Sofian) as he decides to take his relationship with Afifah (Elisa Mustika) to the next level. But before he … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Skin by Toy Factory

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★☆☆☆☆ Review: Lion by Toy Factory

Second chances just don’t happen. Playing as part of Toy Factory’s 2021 The Wright Stuff Festival, Lion is a play that deals with a smorgasbord of difficult topics. Written by Jedidiah Huang, the plot follows Yi Kai (Lim Wei Wen Wayne), a single, reformed party playboy jock, on the cusp of adopting the teenage Danial (Bryan Tee) as his son. But when his interviewer turns … Continue reading ★☆☆☆☆ Review: Lion by Toy Factory

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Review: The Year of the Everlasting Storm

Seven arthouse films about the search for meaning and a struggle against odds. Over the last year, the COVID-19 has posed significant problems to the film industry, with the restrictions forcing them to cut back on big budget, large scale productions. But it is said that limitations breed creativity, and thanks to producers NEON films, seven directors around the world were tasked to exercise that … Continue reading Review: The Year of the Everlasting Storm

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★★★★☆ Review: Keluarga Besar En. Karim (The Karims) by Checkpoint Theatre

Wholesome family drama about the importance of communication. Over the last year, the pandemic has forced multiple productions to either postpone, or reimagine themselves for a digital space. While there are those that have successfully utilised and harnessed the potential of platforms like Zoom, others instead opted for a straight up livestream, where audiences would simply watch a video recording of the show. And then … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Keluarga Besar En. Karim (The Karims) by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival lights up tonight with lanterns, performances and more

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – The Adelaide Festival Centre and riverbank precincts will come alive with stunning performances, giant lanterns and much more for the official opening of OzAsia Festival 2021. With more than 50 events across 18 days, the festival has a range of experiences to offer audiences of all ages – everything from dance, theatre, music and comedy through to community events, visual art, literature and … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival lights up tonight with lanterns, performances and more

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★★★★☆ Review: Straight Acting by Wild Rice

Starting the family you want, against all odds. Being gay in Singapore has never been easy. From being unable to officially recognise same-sex partners, to incurring the ire of more conservative family members, there are times it’s simply easier to hide one’s sexuality for the sake of fitting in and staying discreet. However, for queer couples Jaime and Olivia (Eve Voigtlander and Deonn Yang), and … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Straight Acting by Wild Rice

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Baybeats 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

20 years on from its inception, and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s iconic Baybeats festival is still going strong. Forever a champion of the local music scene, Baybeats is back this November, and extends to 4 days, instead of their usual 3. In light of the pandemic, the festival will take on a hybrid format this year, allowing as many people as possible to … Continue reading Preview: Baybeats 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

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