Film Fanatic: An Interview with Mohamed Hamidi, director of Queens of the Field

Football may still be seen as a male-dominated sport, but that doesn’t mean the ladies aren’t coming into their own. In Queens of the Field, a brand new team of female football players steps up to the game when their small country town risk losing their funding along with their field, after their football team is disqualified for insulting a referee during a major game. Can these … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Mohamed Hamidi, director of Queens of the Field

Film Fanatic: The French Ambassador and Christopher Shaw speak on the 2020 Singapore French Summer Festival

Have made its debut last week, the 2020 Singapore French Summer Festival is finally here as the first ever totally digital French film festival in Singapore! Presenting a gamut of films, including 8 brand new, never-before-seen films in Singapore, the festival is hosted completely online with Shaw Theatres’ brand new online streaming service – the KinoLounge, ensuring that all presentations are safe and to be … Continue reading Film Fanatic: The French Ambassador and Christopher Shaw speak on the 2020 Singapore French Summer Festival

★★★☆☆: The Lost Prince dir. Michel Hazanavicius (Singapore French Summer Festival 2020)

Sweet story about growing up melds film, fantasy and drama to open the Singapore French Summer Festival .  Growing up is a pain, not just for an adolescent child, but for her parents as well. That’s something single father Djibi (Omar Sy, of The Intouchables fame) discovers for himself when his precious daughter Sofia (Keyla Fala, age 8, and Sarah Gaye, age 11) gets ready to enter … Continue reading ★★★☆☆: The Lost Prince dir. Michel Hazanavicius (Singapore French Summer Festival 2020)

Film Fanatic: Singapore French Summer Festival Makes Online Debut This July

Need some great summer flicks to lift your mood amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? This July, keep your eyes glued to your screens, as the Singapore French Summer Festival makes its debut online! Organised by the Embassy of France in Singapore, in partnership with Shaw Organisation, the festival runs from 14th to 31st July on Shaw Theatres’ newly launched digital platform – KinoLounge by Shaw Theatres, … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Singapore French Summer Festival Makes Online Debut This July

Voilah! 2019: Bourgogne Premiers Crus Wine Dinner (Review)

Snuggled in a corner of South Beach Tower lies Chinese restaurant Madame Fan. Marked by a red, lighted balloon on the outside, there’s a sense of warmth emanating from this posh venue, we were ready to dive into an evening that would meld East and West as Chinese cuisine was paired with French Bourgogne Premiers Crus, as we stepped into the chic world of Madame Fan. … Continue reading Voilah! 2019: Bourgogne Premiers Crus Wine Dinner (Review)

Preview: French Animation Film Festival 2019

The annual French Animation Film Festival is back for its 8th edition! Taking place at Alliance Française from 24th to 26th May, the programme lineup features not only the best French animated films from the industry, but also masterclasses and even a VR art exhibition. Featuring a total of 5 premieres, one of the key highlights of this year’s edition would be the premiere of Dilili … Continue reading Preview: French Animation Film Festival 2019

Review: The Truth by Singapore Repertory Theatre

A fast-paced, sharp comedic take on the lies that build a marriage. According to playwright Oscar Wilde, “the truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Nowhere does this apply more than Florian Zeller’s contemporary farce The Truth, where the eponymous subject eludes our errant protagonist, finding himself at a greater loss the more he attempts to hide it. Presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre, in a new translation … Continue reading Review: The Truth by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Truth: An Interview with Cast Members Neo Swee Lin and Lim Yu-Beng

The Singapore Repertory Theatre opens their 2019 season this April with Florian Zeller’s The Truth, as translated by Christopher Hampton. A comedy revolving around sex, lies and best friends’ wives, The Truth follows Michael as he embarks on an affair, building a bigger and bigger lie as he attempts to cover it up…and just might lead to a truth that’s far from straightforward as someone else might have been doing … Continue reading Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Truth: An Interview with Cast Members Neo Swee Lin and Lim Yu-Beng

Review: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro

An exhilarating contemporary twist to traditional Japanese drumming. Watching the CNA Lifestyle documentary playing onscreen before the performance begins, one immediately realises how A day in the life of a Drum Tao member is no easy feat. Waking up at the crack of dawn, the group gathers to warm up before a 20km jog around the mountainous, high altitude area, regardless of rain or shine. … Continue reading Review: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro

Preview: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro

Since their debut at the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, high concept Japanese martial arts meets drumming troupe Drum Tao has been seen by more than 8 million spectators over 26 countries and 500 cities. Come March 2019, get ready to be wowed as they return to Singapore’s MES Theatre for a brand new brand new show to showcase their innovative and exhilarating Taiko drumming! Titled Rhythm of Tribe, the … Continue reading Preview: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro