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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》receives 70 more sessions in Teochew due to overwhelming demand

What began as a special celebration of Teochew heritage has quickly become one of Singapore’s most talked-about cinema events this year. Following overwhelming demand for the original Teochew-language screenings of Dear You, the Teochew Cultural Movie Showcase is expanding with 70 additional commercial screenings, giving even more audiences the opportunity to experience the acclaimed film in the dialect in which it was originally made. Running … Continue reading Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》receives 70 more sessions in Teochew due to overwhelming demand

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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》 brings generations of Teochews together through cinema, as Ngee Ann Kongsi sponsors 900 tickets to the hit film

For 93-year-old Mdm Tan Gek Yong, watching Dear You will be more than a trip to the cinema; it will be a journey back through decades of family history. Born in Puning, China, Mdm Tan moved to Singapore with her parents as a young child before building a life here with her late husband, who was also Teochew. It has been four decades since she … Continue reading Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》 brings generations of Teochews together through cinema, as Ngee Ann Kongsi sponsors 900 tickets to the hit film

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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》Returns in Original Teochew for Special Singapore Showcase throughout July

For many Singaporeans, dialect is more than just a language—it is the sound of family gatherings, childhood memories and conversations with grandparents. This July, moviegoers will have a rare opportunity to experience those emotions on the big screen as Dear You returns in its original Teochew language for a special month-long showcase across Singapore. Following approval from the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Clover Films … Continue reading Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》Returns in Original Teochew for Special Singapore Showcase throughout July

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Arts, Film, Singapore

★★★★★ Film Review: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》dir. Lam Hongchun

A masterful feat of storytelling drives home the importance of kinship across borders and that to be good, even imperfectly, is still the most enduring form of love. In an era where cinema often leans toward scale, spectacle, or stylistic excess, Dear You succeeds precisely because it does the opposite. Directed by Lam Hongchu, the film builds its emotional weight through restraint, patience, and an … Continue reading ★★★★★ Film Review: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》dir. Lam Hongchun

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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film: Director and Cast of China’s Box Office hit DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》To Attend Singapore Gala Premiere at Marina Bay Sands

Singapore is set to host a special cinematic spotlight this June as the acclaimed Chinese-language film DEAR YOU《给阿嬷的情书》arrives with its creative team for a series of premiere events and cultural celebrations. Presented by Clover Films and Golden Village, the Singapore leg of the film’s international rollout brings director Lan Hongchun together with lead actors Li Sitong and Wang Yantong. The trio will be in town … Continue reading Film: Director and Cast of China’s Box Office hit DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》To Attend Singapore Gala Premiere at Marina Bay Sands

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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film: Italian Film Festival Returns to Singapore for Its 24th Edition, Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Cinema, Dialogue, and Cultural Exchange

The Italian Film Festival returns to Singapore for its 24th edition, reaffirming its place as one of the city-state’s most enduring cultural fixtures and marking a new chapter in the presence of Italian cinema across Southeast Asia. Running from 12 to 21 June 2026 at Filmhouse at Golden Mile Tower, the festival presents eleven films that reflect the vitality, diversity, and ongoing evolution of contemporary … Continue reading Film: Italian Film Festival Returns to Singapore for Its 24th Edition, Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Cinema, Dialogue, and Cultural Exchange

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★★★ Film Review: Amoeba dir. Tan Siyou

Girls just wanna have fun in this sincere, all-too-relatable portrait of confusing, rebellious teenage girlhood in restrictive Singapore. After its sold-out Singapore premiere at the 2026 Singapore International Film Festival, Tan Siyou’s debut feature Amoeba has continued to make the rounds across festivals, and now returns home for a series of screenings at indie cinema Filmhouse. The response has been more than warm, to say … Continue reading ★★★★★ Film Review: Amoeba dir. Tan Siyou

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Arts, Film, Interview, Singapore

Film: An interview with ‘Amoeba’ director Tan Siyou about alienation, teen angst, and the shape of rebellion in Singapore

Amoeba’s title is one of the strangest choices in local cinema, considering an ‘amoeba’ doesn’t immediately bring to mind Singapore, teenage girls, or anything local. But perhaps that’s exactly the point. “Most of us know amoebas from biology lessons, and it’s kind of weird, kind of gross,” says filmmaker Tan Siyou. “It’s not a fluffy cloud or Hello Kitty, and I deliberately chose it as … Continue reading Film: An interview with ‘Amoeba’ director Tan Siyou about alienation, teen angst, and the shape of rebellion in Singapore

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Film: Tan Siyou’s ‘Amoeba’ to be released in Singapore this March

After setting international festivals alight from Toronto to Taipei, Amoeba finally comes home. Opening in Singapore cinemas on 26 March, the award-winning debut feature from Tan Siyou is shaping up to be the local release everyone will be talking about this year. Equal parts coming-of-age drama, surreal fever dream, and quiet act of rebellion, Amoeba isn’t here to comfort. It’s here to stir something, especially … Continue reading Film: Tan Siyou’s ‘Amoeba’ to be released in Singapore this March

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Arts, Fashion, shopping, Singapore

Pasar Glamour collaborates with pre-loved marketplace HuntStreet for its annual fundraiser

Singapore’s favourite pre-loved fashion bazaar is back, as Pasar Glamour 2021 arrives this December. Founded by Singaporean actresses Pam Oei, Janice Koh and Petrina Kow, Pasar Glamour is a is a not-for-profit social enterprise run wholly by volunteers, and since 2017, has held jumble sales to sell pre-loved clothing at affordable prices and raise some funds for charity. This year, the team has decided to … Continue reading Pasar Glamour collaborates with pre-loved marketplace HuntStreet for its annual fundraiser

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