A place for reflection
There was no protest about the closure of the BFI Gallery a few weeks ago. I had the distinguished but melancholy...
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40,000 Pirate DVDs Seized in Raids at Plaza Semanggi
In an apparent effort to bolster the government's flagging anti-piracy credentials, officials on Thursday raided stores selling bootleg video discs at...
Southeast Asia Starting to Loosen Hollywood’s Hold on Its Home Turf
Local cinema in Southeast Asia last year was a typical showcase year for the region. Avatar dominated, both for the year...
‘Cinema binds diverse cultures of countries’
"Cinema undoubtedly reflects cultural identity and binds countries of cultural diversity. It is like a window into a new and better...
Cinemas Live the Horror as Film Boycott Slashes Profits
While film lovers have been missing catching Hollywood blockbusters on the big screen, cinemas have been missing something more substantial: profit....
Singapore film makers vying for honours at Cannes Film Festival
Singapore film makers are vying for international recognition at this year's Cannes Film Festival and Market. Critically-acclaimed producer/director Eric Khoo will showcase...
CJ heads into Cannes with slew of pre-sales
CJ Entertainment has announced a raft of presales on its titles in the Cannes market, led by the dinosaur action film...
Germany Strengthens Film Ties with Japan
As Germany and Japan celebrate 150 years of friendship, Berlin's twin city of Tokyo will host the first Talent Campus in...
Regional films fare better than Bollywood overseas
Punjabi film Dharti is making waves among Indians in Australia. The low-budget movie, released two weeks ago, has collected Rs 1.19...
Writer-actor fondly remembered by his industry friends
It was a sudden farewell for family members of Aimi Jarr, 72, veteran journalist and actor. Aimi Jarr or his real name...
Future looks bright for director Yong Mun Chee
LOOKS like the sun continues to shine brightly for Singaporean Yong Mun Chee. The Los Angeles-based writer-director's debut feature film, Where...
The 6 types of film directors
The relationship between a director and his actors is crucial. Director and actors need to understand each other, be there for...