Rethinking Hollywood’s Remake Machine
Hollywood has been adapting Asian films for decades. The early 2000s saw a boom in remakes, especially for thriller and J-Horror...
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From Mums to Monsters – Dissecting Female Roles in Indian Cinema
Indian cinema is the largest producer of films around the world, with the highest ticket sales, compared to anywhere else in...
Smashing Through the Restraints of Tradition – A Brief Overview On The Portrayal of Women In China’s Film World
A well-known Confucian edict that quite succinctly encapsulates the roles of women in Chinese society throughout history is 男尊女卑 - directly...
Through “Blood, Sweat and Tears, Hell or High Water”, Laos’ Growing Film Industry and First Female Director Boast Ingenuity and Determination
The Southeast Asian film industry, while relatively more modest in size compared to other international cinema, has seen a growth in...
Asian Adversaries – Five Female Baddies in Film We Love to Hate
Rooting for the hero is straightforward and a natural tendency, but sometimes we find ourselves compelled to appreciate antagonists despite their...
Interior Design Psychology in Film: Not Just For The Aesthetics
When we step into a room, we divert most of our attention to the overall aesthetics and functionality of the space....
Independent Filmmakers Need More Support From the Government
For young people in Thailand, independent film is a relatively new phenomenon. Not until Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past...
Right Time, Right Place, Right Attitude – Five Singaporean Actors With No Formal Training
In an age where everyone chases after certification to validate themselves and their knowledge, how necessary is formal training when it...
Parasitizing Parasite – What Singapore Can Learn From Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar Win
Ever since premiering at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite has been busy making history. It became the first...
5 Things Film Professionals Can Do When Jobs Are Canceled
Sounds familiar? Yes, some freelancers procrastinate whenever they are free. By the time you wished you could do something that you...
Chilling With Netflix With Netflix & Chilll’d – Pairing Ben & Jerry’s Newest Flavour With Netflix’s Latest Releases
With more than love in the air, probably the best way to spend this Valentine’s Day is to saddle up on...
A Different Kind of Horror
There are three kinds of people in this world, those who seek and embrace horror, those who stray far far away...