Film Fanatic: An Interview with director-writer Gavin Yap on teenage fear in ‘Geng Kubur’

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there are several rites of passage teens go through in their life, including going on foolhardy adventures to look back on and laugh. But what if something terrible happens on one of those days? Enter Geng Kubur, or Dead Boys Club, a new Malaysian teen horror flick coming to Netflix this August, written and directed by Malaysian filmmaker … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with director-writer Gavin Yap on teenage fear in ‘Geng Kubur’

★★★★★ Review: Wonderland 乐园 dir. Chai Yee Wei

Mark Lee shows off an emotional, career-best performance in this nostalgic independent film about the ties that bind. The idea of an amusement park is a rarity in Singapore today, often relegated to pop-ups during big events, or simply a relic of the past. Imagining it evokes nostalgia, for a simpler time when it was all families had to look forward to, a symbol of … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Wonderland 乐园 dir. Chai Yee Wei

Film Fanatic: An Interview with producer-writer Michelle Chang on finding ‘Wonderland’

When Michelle Chang makes a promise, she’s the kind of person who makes sure she keeps to it, no matter how tough the going gets. So when the film and television veteran was blown away by an idea pitched by Mocha Chai Laboratories founder Chai Yee Wei, her promise of getting it made into a film was one she fulfilled, using all the means at … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with producer-writer Michelle Chang on finding ‘Wonderland’

Preview: Christmas Wonderland 2019 at Gardens By The Bay

Singapore’s most popular year-end event, Christmas Wonderland, returns to Gardens by the Bay featuring exciting new highlights with plenty to amaze visitors of all ages. Its sixth edition will mark the debut of the Christmas Parade, a brand new interactive Santa’s Workshop, a riveting mix of international theatrical productions, a whimsical Poinsettia Wishes floral display, and more threedimensional light installations, in addition to the event’s … Continue reading Preview: Christmas Wonderland 2019 at Gardens By The Bay

Christmas Wonderland 2018: An Interview with Magician Rob Lake

This year, Christmas Wonderland returns to Gardens by the Bay, with a Christmas celebration reminiscent of the many yuletide fairs and markets in Europe, complete with light installations, holly jolly food, and plenty of live performances. While last year’s lineup featured an Ethiopian circus, this year’s edition will be going for something a little more magical – literally, with America’s Got Talent alumni and magician … Continue reading Christmas Wonderland 2018: An Interview with Magician Rob Lake

Preview: Christmas Wonderland 2018 at Gardens By The Bay

Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Wonderland returns this December for its fifth edition to shine brighter than ever! Inspired by the Christmas fairs and carnivals all over Europe, Christmas Wonderland is set to return with an edition that’s bigger than ever before, with new highlights and attractions to look forward to, including a brand new Garden Rhapsody – The Christmas Special light and sound show, … Continue reading Preview: Christmas Wonderland 2018 at Gardens By The Bay

Christmas Wonderland 2017 at Gardens By The Bay

Is it December already? We can practically hear the Sleigh Bells ringing as we come running full speed ahead into the busiest holiday season of all, as people plan holidays and shop for last minute gifts. Family time can be a nightmare if you plan on heading down to particularly crowded areas, but perhaps the key to that is to head on down to Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Wonderland 2017 at Gardens By The Bay

Preview: Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay

  Ever felt that Singapore lacks a true Christmas spirit? Fear no more, as the fourth edition of Christmas Wonderland at Gardens By The Bay brings plenty of that holiday cheer to our sunny island once more for the whole of December! Organized by Blue Sky Events with support from the Singapore Tourism Board, the annual yuletide affair takes place from 1st to 26th December this year, daily … Continue reading Preview: Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay