If I lose my job, my kids will feed me
Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks was the showstopper at ScreenSingapore, a first-of-its-kind cinema event recently held in Singapore. ScreenSingapore concluded with...
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Human Centipede II director angered by BBFC’s ‘stiff upper lip’
When Tom Six first learned of the British Board of Film Classification's refusal to classify his latest film, he was overjoyed....
Cinema of childhood bucks summer trend
IT is rare to see a film these days that doesn't already seem familiar. Modern filmmaking and relentless marketing strategies ensure...
Konsert Ramuan 2011
KONSERT RAMUAN is a music festival that brings together various Singaporean artistes, performing in solidarity to raise funds for Sanif Olek's...
John Carpenter on His Decade Away from Filmmaking, the Problem With Today’s Horror, and The Ward
Ten years ago, after completing his 20th film in 27 years, filmmaking legend John Carpenter took a sabbatical from filmmaking. "I...
Chris Dodd: ‘China’s Movie Market Is a Success Story in the Making
Delivering the keynote at the Shanghai International Film Festival Monday, new MPAA chief Chris Dodd, as expected, made broad overtures to...
A bigger ScreenSingapore next year
The celebrities provided the glitz and glamour, films were showcased and local film companies had the opportunity to network with their...
3D wave set to sweep broadcasting, media trade show in Singapore
The wave of three-dimensional ( 3D) devices are expected to sweep the upcoming BroadcastAsia in Singapore, with over 650 companies showing...
Cinemalaya: Controversies that never were
This year's Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival won't happen until July, but as early as now, people are harping on the controversies...
More treats for Cinemalaya fans
The 7TH Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, which runs July 16-24 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) promises more...
Hank-ering for fishhead noodles
He had charmed a roomful of journalists at a press conference in the morning at Capella Singapore. And two-time Academy Award...
‘I’ve painted myself white & I am Death’ and other lines from the 2011 Singapore Arts Festival
He just stands there, minutes trawling by. A white unmoving thing, er, figure as Bach's Toccata & Fugue ruptures in the...