Where Music Meets Film — Singaporean Musicians and Directors Reclaiming the Art of Music Videos
With every new single a big-name artiste releases, a music video will almost certainly accompany it. These videos have taken many...
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Interview: Derrick Lui, Director of Singapore’s First Racing-Themed Movie ‘Oversteer’
Back when MTV Asia and Channel V were the go-to sources for the latest in the music world in the region,...
What Does ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Get Right and Wrong About Representation?
Disney’s first Southeast Asian princess is here in their latest film Raya and the Last Dragon. The film has been hailed...
Ryan’s Streaming Tips: Start Streaming With This Budget Multicam Setup
As I grew older, I found myself watching a lot more streamers and commentary content on YouTube. Might sound lame to...
What Donnie Yen Is Doing to Stop Asian Typecasting in Hollywood
Two words: Donnie. Yen. Indeed, Yen is no stranger to you and me, and in fact to anyone living in Asia....
A Look Back At Singapore’s Alternative Music Scene in the 1990s
The alternative music movement spanning from the 1980s to the turn of the millennium was perhaps one of the most exciting...
On a Much Heavier Note: ‘200 Pounds Beauty’ and Our Obsession With Perfection
My first encounter with Korean culture came when I was nine years old (late, I know), vibing along to "Nobody" by...
Four Asian Short Films to Catch on Streaming Platform FILMPIXS
Looking for entertaining and enriching content to accompany your train and bus rides home? FILMPIXS might be just for you. The...
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) — Could it Help The Emerging Filmmaker?
Hot off the heels of the cryptocurrency hype surrounding Gamestop, another buzzword has swept the Internet: Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. Digital...
Five Television Series From The Middle East to Check Out on Netflix
Media and art have a curious way of broadening our perspectives and shattering any preconceived notions — even despite possible language...
Chungking Express: Love, Loss and Chance in Two Different Worlds
Spoilers for Chungking Express (1994) This month, the Asian Film Archive starts off their Retrospective series at Oldham Theatre featuring Wong...
Nine Emerging Singaporean Music Video Directors to Look Out For
In our previous post, we examined the necessity of brand building for musicians today and how music videos can play an...