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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Broker 브로커 dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda

Societal misfits find a sense of belonging in this tender Korean drama by Kore-eda. Over the years, the road trip movie has been done numerous times, across nationalities, age, and genre. But one thing that has always remained a constant is how by the end of the journey, the ones who’ve traversed countless obstacles, encountered one event after another, and so much distance together, come … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Broker 브로커 dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda

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Museums, National Museum, Preview

Museum Musings: Off / On – Everyday Technology That Changed Our Lives, 1970s-2000s at the National Museum of Singapore

From sleek smartphones to laptops, technology is inextricably linked to our daily lives today. But what came before these gadgets, and how did life look like then? Get a glimpse of this era that predates smart devices in the National Museum of Singapore’s latest experiential showcase, Off / On: Everyday Technology that Changed Our Lives, 1970s–2000s, and be transported back to a time where gadgets … Continue reading Museum Musings: Off / On – Everyday Technology That Changed Our Lives, 1970s-2000s at the National Museum of Singapore

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Arts, News, Singapore

Janice Koh conferred the prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, for her contribution to the arts

For her outstanding contribution to the arts, Singaporean actress Janice Koh has been conferred France’s prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters). Held in an intimate ceremony at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice on Monday, the 6th of June, the evening’s proceedings were overseen and organised by the Embassy of France in … Continue reading Janice Koh conferred the prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, for her contribution to the arts

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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Ever Present – First Peoples Art of Australia at National Gallery Singapore

Art as a concept has existed since time immemorial around the world, across various cultures and civilisations, even if left unrecorded in history. For the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of Australia, art has always been an important part of their culture, with artefacts and artwork found to date as far back as 1890 and beyond. Across the past and present, such art has been … Continue reading Art What!: Ever Present – First Peoples Art of Australia at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, Dance with Me, Music, Review, Singapore

Review: Night Walker by RuanatWorkz

The key to survival has always been adaptability, a skill that applies even to the arts. And especially in the midst of a pandemic, it is all one can do to adapt, innovate and transform, for the sake of survival, something RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts (R.A.W.) embodies in both its goals and execution of their art. Founded by ruan player and composer Neil Chua, RuanAtWorkz was … Continue reading Review: Night Walker by RuanatWorkz

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Arts, online, Preview

Preview: Playing The Hand by Darren and Jerryl

When we caught young magicians Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan’s online magic show last year, we were impressed by their can-do attitude and innovation, finding a way to make magic work in a digital space amidst the pandemic. Now, they’re back, this time collaborating with The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s Flipside programme, for yet another live virtual theatrical magic show. Titled Playing The … Continue reading Preview: Playing The Hand by Darren and Jerryl

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film: Golden Village to release BLACKPINK THE MOVIE this August

With how much popularity they’ve enjoyed, international K-Pop superstars BLACKPINK need no introduction. With a legion of fans from all across the world, JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA are celebrating the 5th anniversary of their debut with the theatrical release of the film BLACKPINK THE MOVIE, coming to Golden Village cinemas in Singapore from 4th August. BLACKPINK’s claim to fame is remarkable, with their debut … Continue reading Film: Golden Village to release BLACKPINK THE MOVIE this August

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Arts, Dramabox, Preview, Theatre

★★☆☆☆ Review: Dancing with Fish in the Midnight Zone by ARTivate

A valiant attempt at dealing with the spectre of death. Death never comes easily, especially when it’s unexpected. How then does one learn to process it, and not allow it to completely consume you and those around you? Drama Box’s third graduating batch of ARTivate members attempts to answer that, with their original play Dancing with Fish in the Midnight Zone. Directed by Koh Wan … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Dancing with Fish in the Midnight Zone by ARTivate

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., SRT, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Lungs by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Conflating the miracle of life with the end of the world. From the pandemic to climate change, it seems inexplicable that anyone could imagine bringing a child into existence today. That’s precisely the dilemma a young couple faces as they consider having a child, in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s production of Lungs. Written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Daniel Jenkins, Lungs‘ young millennial couple are … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Lungs by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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