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.

MediaCorp TV Drama Classics and Singapore Movies Streaming on Netflix from August 2020!

August 4, 2020

Grab your popcorns or Kacang Putih and chill with your close kakis (friends) this August as Mediacorp teams up with Netflix to bring you over 55 evergreen MediaCorp titles. From August 1, Singapore screen icons such as Phua Chu Kang, Liang Po Po and more will be streamed. A multilingual medley of MediaCorp classic content … More MediaCorp TV Drama Classics and Singapore Movies Streaming on Netflix from August 2020!

Operation Tomodachi: The Tale of the Brave Souls From the Fukushima 50

July 26, 2020

Great news for movie-goers in Singapore since the reopening of the cinemas in July! Encore Films is back to deliver its diverse films from the region and beyond! With social distancing and safety measures in place, patrons felt comfortable with their loved ones as we adapt to the new normal. If you are fan of … More Operation Tomodachi: The Tale of the Brave Souls From the Fukushima 50

Intriguing, Serious, Epic! Don’t Miss Out the Suspenseful Continuation of Viu Original: The Bridge Season Two As it Premieres on June 15

June 18, 2020

Credits: Viu The award-winning English regional drama, The Bridge is back for its season two on Viu! Based on the original Swedish/Danish crime drama created and written by Hans Rosenfeldt under Endemol Shine Group, the 10-episode second season is produced by Viu with association with HBO Asia Originals. Through its virtual press conference not long … More Intriguing, Serious, Epic! Don’t Miss Out the Suspenseful Continuation of Viu Original: The Bridge Season Two As it Premieres on June 15

Swoon over Narysal Nurdanel’s vocals in “Fade Away”!

June 15, 2020

Credits: Narysal Nurdanel One of Singapore’s rising singers, Narysal Nurdanel just released his first single, Fade Away. The single recently hit the airwaves via local radio stations such as 987FM. The Fifth Parlour had the chance to chat with Narysal via email as we adapted to the social distancing measures in place. Read on to … More Swoon over Narysal Nurdanel’s vocals in “Fade Away”!

Catch Music Matters Live from Home Season 2 With Simple Plan Kick Starting the Show on 3 June!

June 3, 2020

Simple Plan shines the spotlight on artists from Singapore and the Asia Pacific region with an online livestream series! Branded Ltd and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will be launching the second season of the Music Matters Live from Home series featuring leading Singaporean artists such as RRILEY, Sezairi, iNCH, Aisyah Aziz, Narelle and more. … More Catch Music Matters Live from Home Season 2 With Simple Plan Kick Starting the Show on 3 June!

Keep Up the Optimism this Hari Raya with Izat Ibrahim

May 24, 2020

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is definitely different this year as we go through various restrictions on movement and social interaction in society. It is a personal habit of mine to search for Hari Raya theme advertisements yearly on YouTube as it sets the mood of the festive season. This year’s theme is targeted at social distancing … More Keep Up the Optimism this Hari Raya with Izat Ibrahim

The Two Sides of Relationships as Told by Gentle Bones and Charlie Lim

May 19, 2020

Two well-established Singaporean singers, Gentle Bones (Joel Tan) and Charlie Lim have come together for the very first time to write and produced a fresh bittersweet single, Two Sides. The track is the third of ten singles by Gentle Bones followed by his previously released singles such as Why Do We? and  Be Cool which … More The Two Sides of Relationships as Told by Gentle Bones and Charlie Lim

Start Your Day with Nadiya Hussain’s Very-Berry Breakfast Muffins during the Circuit Breaker!

April 21, 2020

In difficult times like the Covid-19 outbreak in Singapore, it is best to maximise the free time we have in between as we undergo the mandatory work from home. It is important to keep ourselves healthy physically and mentally at the comfort of our homes. The Circuit Breaker is definitely an opportunity for many such … More Start Your Day with Nadiya Hussain’s Very-Berry Breakfast Muffins during the Circuit Breaker!

COVID-19: Social Distancing Performances From Around The World!

March 27, 2020

The arts and entertainment scene has been negatively impacted by the deadly Coronavirus. The mass lockdown of countries have left the streets and performance venues a ghost town as governments imposed hefty regulations to prevent the further spread of the pandemic. These led to the cancellation or postponement of various music festivals such as Coachella … More COVID-19: Social Distancing Performances From Around The World!

Free your Mind and Learn New Moves from Jaylerr x Paris this Valentine’s Day!

February 12, 2020

Thailand’s television personalities, Jaylerr and Paris have just released their latest music, ดี๊ดี (Unexpected). The last we heard from the duo was at 2019 dimsum.asia’s Thaipop in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The music video has since garnered more than 4 million views ever since the release on Friday. Set in a retro landscape, the music video … More Free your Mind and Learn New Moves from Jaylerr x Paris this Valentine’s Day!