Five Picks From The Local Independent Music Scene To Pair With Your Next Production
Music has always had a synergistic relationship with television and film productions. Some songs are outright synonymous with the shows they...
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Art and Soul – How Studio Ghibli Challenges the Notion of the Tortured Artist
There’s many lenses through which we can read Studio Ghibli films, like self-discovery, friendship and man’s relationship with nature. These are...
Drama at Its Best – Little Known Asian Gems to Help You Navigate the Genre
If you are anything like me, then the genre of drama might leave you a little confused, to say the least....
An Abridged Initiation to Modern Thai Cinema
Thai cinema has been established for many years. In fact, the very first film screening that took place in the country...
From the Perspective of an Educator – Teaching Film Amidst a Global Pandemic
One thing everyone in the world has in common right now is uncertainty. This prevailing feeling has plagued many, regardless of...
Turning Back Time – Iconic Asian Films We Want to See Back in Theatres
On 26 March, Singapore closed the door on all entertainment outlets in a bid to combat COVID-19. This, unfortunately, included movie...
‘The Painter and the Thief’ Draws a Poignant Image of Human Vulnerability and the Incredible Power of Art
Image credit: Shaw Organisation Desperate for answers about the theft of her 2 paintings, a Czech artist seeks out and befriends...
What Netflix’s ‘Kingdom’ Reveals About Modern Society and Human Nature
I think a major reason why we fear zombies is that we could be just like them, if not for our...
Sinematic Debates: Will Online Streaming Soon Make Cinemas Obsolete?
In line with Singapore’s current mood for debates and contentiousness, the Sinema team decided to channel some of that spirit to...
Staff Picks From the National Youth Film Awards 2020 Nominations
It wasn’t easy to narrow down our picks amongst the nominees of this year’s National Youth Film Awards. From the raw,...
Stirring and Evocative, ‘Swallow’ Is a Nail-Biting Takedown of the Patriarchy
Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their...
Presenting the 2020 Film School Graduate Productions: LASALLE College of the Arts
The graduating class of 2020 has had to face some unanticipated and unusual circumstances this year, what with the COVID-19 redefining...