Ringo Lam’s latest action thriller film, Sky on Fire tells the story of a billion dollar corporation success of creating a cure for cancer using a medicinal treatment, X-stem cells. The latter tells a story about Dr.Pan, a scientist who was making a major medical breakthrough in cancer research. The film depicts him passing away … More Film Review: Sky on Fire
With a total of 46 awards the ‘live’ show was held on 2nd December at the Suntec Convention Centre in front of a packed hall. The Asian Television Awards (ATA) ceremony was filled with an incredible line-up of artists such as Charli XCX, JJ Lin, Amber J. Liu, Julie Tan, Christopher Lee and an array of … More Celebrating Asian Television Awards
Fans have waited long for the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the most highly anticipated fantasy movie of the year. With special appearance by the creator of the world’s most adored fantasy world, J.K. Rowling, the cast of Fantastic Beasts graced the blue carpet at Leicester Square, London, for its European Premiere. Eddie Redmayne … More Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them European Premiere
Over the past two weeks, the 11th London Korean Film Festival 2016, organised by the Korean Cultural Center UK, have showcased more than 60 Korean films in different theatres across the city. These movies ranged from blockbusters released in 2015/2016, historical and contemporary documentaries, short films, classics by filmmaker Lee Chang Ho 이장호 and also animation which catered … More More than 60 Korean films in 2 weeks at London Korean Film Festival 2016
Mamat Khalid’s third installment of the Malaysian rock comedy premiered exclusively at the Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre earlier this month. The event was organized by the Singapore Malay Film Society, SMFS together with Dlux Entertainment and CMX International. The continual success was fruitful since 2005 with the release of Rock followed by Rock Oo! in … More Finale to the rock trilogy: #RockBro
The annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) was held in October. The Fifth Parlour was in Busan to check out the films shortlisted by the panel of judges from around the world. A selection of films ranging from short films, documentaries and experimental works were screened simultaneously among the various box offices within the Busan International Film … More Film Review: Age of Shadows
In conjunction with London Korean Film Festival 2016, Director Kim Sung Soo 김성수 and actor Jung Woo Sung 정우성 were invited to a dialogue at SOAS University of London to discuss about their latest collaboration in Asura: The City of Madness 아수라 (2016). This movie is also their fourth time working together since Beat 비트 (1997), hence when Director Kim … More “Violence becomes a currency” in Asura: The City of Madness
Close to a decade, the Korean Film Festival in Singapore has been in action thanks to the collaboration between the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Foundation. The opening night was presented by Ambassador Lee Sang-deok with member of parliament, Ms Chia Yong Yong at the National Museum of Singapore on October … More Film Review: C’est Si Bon
Last weekend, the world’s best new films weew released in theatres all over London. Indeed, it’s time again to welcome the 60th BFI London Film Festival 2016! From 5th to 16th October, audience can purchase tickets on the day itself to catch the newly release films. Each night, a different theme is planned to engage audience, … More Sparkling 60th BFI London Film Festival has begun!
Anugerah Planet Muzik 2016 (APM 2016) successfully wrapped up its fifteenth edition on 30 September 2016 at the brand new MES Theatre at Mediacorp. The regional music awards show awarded 19 categories to music enthusiasts. As an avid Warna 94.2FM and Ria 89.7FM radio listener, the songs performed were not foreign to me as they were frequently played on the radio. The night … More Anugerah Planet Muzik 2016
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