Author: Hafiz Samat

Social media and coffee are two things he can’t live without as a film enthusiast. He plans to manage them in moderation as he grows older and wiser.

SIFF

Back To the Cinemas! : 32nd Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF)

October 29, 2021

Films are given a breath of fresh air as the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) returns to its original format for its 32nd edition this November. As one of the countries with the highest cinema-goers year-round, Executive Director of the festival, Emily J. Hoe, shares her positive sentiments during the virtual press conference. Credits: SGIFF … More Back To the Cinemas! : 32nd Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF)

Reasons To Catch iQiyi Original Korean Drama Series – Jirisan (지리산)

October 22, 2021

The writer, director of photography and the cast of iQiyi Original K-series Jirisan shared their experiences during the production of the drama. Which actor climbed a 산 (san) or mountain as an excuse to quit smoking when he was 20? Read on to find out more and what to expect for the upcoming premiere! The … More Reasons To Catch iQiyi Original Korean Drama Series – Jirisan (지리산)

“Here We Live, Here We Grow” – The Singapore Korean Film Festival 2021

October 11, 2021

What comes to your mind when it comes to South Korean cinema? Well, it is certainly more than just zombies on a train or a family going to great lengths to experience living a luxurious life. You can look forward to the Singapore Korean Film Festival 2021 (KFF) as it makes its return in a … More “Here We Live, Here We Grow” – The Singapore Korean Film Festival 2021

Passive Aggresive Shigga Shay

Stop Living in The Past and be in The Present! ShiGGa Shay Raps about Mental Health in “Passive Aggressive” with HUGO Louder

October 9, 2021

Championed for bringing Hip-Hop in Singapore to the forefront, ShiGGa Shay has found commercial success internationally on several occasions. As a follow-up to uRight, which featured Jay Park, ShiGGa Shay returns with his brand new release, Passive Aggressive in collaboration with HUGO. The new release deals with the topic of mental health and how as … More Stop Living in The Past and be in The Present! ShiGGa Shay Raps about Mental Health in “Passive Aggressive” with HUGO Louder

lullaboy Reflects on his Actions with “Only in my Dreams”

September 21, 2021

With a whooping over 610,000 monthly-listeners and over 8.8 million streams to date on Spotify, lullaboy is back with a soft piano ballad that pays homage to his mother from the perspective of singing all the things he would like to say to her in the fictionalised event that it would be too late. lullaboy … More lullaboy Reflects on his Actions with “Only in my Dreams”

A Tragicomedy 500 metres Down Under: Sinkhole 싱크홀

August 26, 2021

The South Korean movie is a tragicomedy, a genre with elements of fear as well as joyful moments to keep the audience laughing. Sinkhole quantifies that as it tops the domestic box office on its release surpassing Marvel Studios’ Black Widow according to the Korean Film Council. Dong-won (Kim Sung kyun) and his family moves … More A Tragicomedy 500 metres Down Under: Sinkhole 싱크홀

Forge your Personal Identities This National Day with “This Land is Mine” on MediaCorp Channel 5!

August 9, 2021

If you are history buff like myself, you would be amazed by the teasers released on the local drama set to be released on Singapore’s independence day on MediaCorp Channel 5. The 15-part English drama series is produced and directed by Lee Thean-Jeen with a stellar cast, adapted by the novel – The Devil’s Circle … More Forge your Personal Identities This National Day with “This Land is Mine” on MediaCorp Channel 5!

Based on Real Life Events and Influenced by 90’s Music, Rinni Wulandari Drops her Latest Album “Skins” in August

July 30, 2021

The global pandemic did not stop her from her love for music. After a two year hiatus from the scene, Indonesian R&B singer, Rinni Wulandari is back with a new single release. We had the opportunity to catch up with Rinni on what she has been busy with.  One of the triumphs in Rinni’s music … More Based on Real Life Events and Influenced by 90’s Music, Rinni Wulandari Drops her Latest Album “Skins” in August

The BTS Meal from McDonald’s, Delivered in Singapore

June 24, 2021

According to Regional Director of McDonald’s (Asia) on his LinkedIn profile, this was one of the hardest kept secret as the world anticipate the BTS meal. Despite the delayed launched due to the COVID-19 restrictions in Singapore, orders for the McDonald’s BTS Meal went through the roof within minutes. There were mixed reactions from fans … More The BTS Meal from McDonald’s, Delivered in Singapore

Gift Ideas for Father’s Day at Marks & Spencer

June 14, 2021

The experience should not be less exciting while we continue to work remotely from home. Celebrate all the dads with the perfect gifts from Marks & Spencer (M&S) from the selection of curated assortment of must-haves from trendy wardrobe staples, innovative sportswear and high-quality wines for an easy selection of gifts that dads will love. … More Gift Ideas for Father’s Day at Marks & Spencer