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Film, malaysia

Malaysia Boleh: Emperor Cinemas Chooses Johor Bahru as Site of First Luxe Theatre in Malaysia

Just how fancy can cinemas possibly get? The answer is: extremely, as Emperor Cinemas proves with their very first outlet in Malaysia. First introduced in 2015, the cinemas have quickly expanded their reach across mainland China and Hong Kong, and finally, have reached out to the region and set up a brand new luxe cinema in R&F Mall, Johor Bahru. Taking pride in their first-class … Continue reading Malaysia Boleh: Emperor Cinemas Chooses Johor Bahru as Site of First Luxe Theatre in Malaysia

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Review: Sink or Swim dir. Gilles Lellouche (French Film Festival 2018)

Synchronized swimming drama moves with its tale of friendship and camraderie. Gilles Lellouche’s Sink or Swim opens with a familiar quote, along the lines of a “square peg never being able to fit into a round hole.” Even from its poster alone, one might be tempted to laugh out loud at the almost comical sight of eight confused men in swimwear, some hairy, some rotund, some … Continue reading Review: Sink or Swim dir. Gilles Lellouche (French Film Festival 2018)

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Review: Just A Breath Away dir. Daniel Roby (French Film Festival 2018)

Unusual premise couples with family drama to leave viewers breathless Last week, Daniel Roby’s Just A Breath Away opened the 2018 French Film Festival Singapore. The post-apocalyptic thriller film follows separated parents Mathieu (Roman Duris) and Anna (Olga Kurylenko), as they raise an 11 year old daughter, Sarah, with a unique childhood illness. Forced to survive in a hermetic, bubble-like chamber with its own oxygen supply and … Continue reading Review: Just A Breath Away dir. Daniel Roby (French Film Festival 2018)

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Preview: French Film Festival 2018

The French Film Festival returns this November with a lineup of cinema to thrill, chill and evoke laughter! A bumper crop of around 30 classic and contemporary films will be making their appearance this festival, ensuring that it continues to maintain its position as a film festival that’s truly for all. While French cinema has always been popular, it is evident from the 2017 edition … Continue reading Preview: French Film Festival 2018

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Arts, Film, London, Review

Review: Une Vie (A Woman’s Life) dir. Stéphane Brizé

Guy de Maupassant is no doubt the master over some of the darkest, most pessimistic stories about human nature. His 1883 novel Une Vie is no different, and has now been brought to startlingly vivid life by multi-award nominee Stephane Brize. Set in Normandy in 1819, Une Vie (or A Woman’s Life) follows young Jeanne (Judith Chemla) as she returns home to fall madly in love … Continue reading Review: Une Vie (A Woman’s Life) dir. Stéphane Brizé

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Arts, Film, London, Review

Review: Bingo – The King of the Mornings dir. Daniel Rezende

After reintroducing the terror of Stephen King’s IT to cinemas this year, it’s hard to blame anyone for contracting a case of coulrophobia. But in award winning editor Daniel Rezende’s directorial debut, one clown will perhaps find his way into viewer’s hearts. Based on a true story, Bingo: The King of the Mornings is inspired by the life of Arlindo Barreto, the man who brought Bozo The Clown … Continue reading Review: Bingo – The King of the Mornings dir. Daniel Rezende

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

Perspectives Film Festival 2017: I Am Not A Witch dir. Rungano Nyoni (2017)

It’s 2017, and witch hunting is still alive and well. At least, in certain parts of South Africa. In her debut feature film, Wales based writer/director Rungano Nyoni explores the unusual topic of witch hunting with a deft hand, wry humour and surreal shots of Zambia. Opening with a scene of tourists visiting a ‘witch camp’, snapping photos and kids pointing excitedly at the seated … Continue reading Perspectives Film Festival 2017: I Am Not A Witch dir. Rungano Nyoni (2017)

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

Perspectives Film Festival 2017: La Haine dir. Mathieu Kassovitz (1995)

Mathieu Kassovitz’s modern social realist classic La Haine (1995) returns to the big screen in Singapore this Thursday as part of the 10th Perspectives Film Festival. Shot in black and white and playing at Alliance Francaise (naturally), there’s a surprising relevance to the film that still rings true even today. France was rocked by a series of mysterious shootings and bombings back in 1995, creating an uneasy … Continue reading Perspectives Film Festival 2017: La Haine dir. Mathieu Kassovitz (1995)

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Preview: French Film Festival 2017

The annual French Film Festival makes a return this November with only the best new French films, some of which will be making their Singaporean premieres! Organised by the French Embassy, Institut Français Singapour and Alliance Française, the 2017 edition of the annual festival runs from 9th – 19th November across various venues. For the first time ever, the festival will be partnering up with … Continue reading Preview: French Film Festival 2017

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Golden Village Opens State of the Art Cinema At SingPost Centre

Easties rejoice! Besides the cineplexes at Tampines Mall and I12 Katong, Golden Village has just released a spanking new cinema at the newly renovated SingPost Centre! Located just beside Paya Lebar MRT station, the new cinema promises an all new and improved cinematic experience, bigger and better than ever. Its 12th outlet, GV Paya Lebar features a total of eight screening auditoriums and 756 seats, … Continue reading Golden Village Opens State of the Art Cinema At SingPost Centre

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