Wonder Boy (2017): The Making of a Music Prodigy

Sweet Home Drama Review: Of Men and Monsters

Welcome to Sweet Home where solace is found in solidarity. Based on the widely-acclaimed Line Webtoon by Kim Kan-bi and Hwang Young-chan, Sweet Home (스위트홈) is a South Korean 10-episode drama adaptation. Released on Netflix to a top five ranking in Singapore, the horror-thriller film illustrates survival of the fittest in an apocalyptic world of…

1 Feb 2021 3 mins read

The Minimalists: Less is Now — A Documentary on Intentional Living

About the Minimalists Minimalists Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus are longtime friends who promote and practise a minimalist lifestyle. Authors, bloggers, podcasters, filmmakers, and public speakers, the two minimalists now share their latest documentary film on Netflix titled The Minimalists: Less is Now. What exactly is minimalism? The definition from Cambridge Dictionary states minimalism…

23 Jan 2021 3 mins read

The Haunting of Hill House: A Bittersweet Reunion

Director Mike Flanagan brings us yet another supernatural horror masterpiece, The Haunting of Hill House. Produced for Netflix, the 10-episode drama is the first instalment in The Haunting series. Loosely based on the novel written by Shirley Jackson in 1959, the story follows the paranormal experiences of the five Crain siblings who once resided in…

16 Jan 2021 3 mins read

Wonder Woman 1984: The Monkey’s Paw

Wonder Woman graces us with its sequel (finally!) — Wonder Woman 1984 (WW84) with Gal Gadot and Chris Pine reprising their characters as the titular heroine Diana Prince and handsome pilot Steve Trevor respectively. Directed by Patty Jenkins, fans and cinephiles alike are treated to an extravagant superhero film that includes ritzy costumes, (bittersweet) romance,…

9 Jan 2021 3 mins read

Watchlist: Top 8 Films to Welcome 2021

2021 is finally upon us. Have you made your New Year resolutions? For one, I know I am planning to catch the latest blockbusters in theatre after the long gruelling period of time at home. The immersive experience in cinematic theatre indeed takes film watching to a whole new level. Let’s start the year by…

7 Jan 2021 3 mins read

Finding a Holidate? This RomCom May Hit Too Close to the Heart

Nothing beats staying in on a cold, rainy day with a bowl of popcorn and Netflix streaming on the screen. Introducing a romantic comedy perfect for Christmas, Holidate is a light-hearted film that may hit too close to the heart. The cast and the plot Directed by John Whitesell and written by Tiffany Paulsen, Holidate…

24 Dec 2020 3 mins read

A Holiday Gift Guide for the Different Types of People in Your Life

Wrapping up the Year 2020 has been a challenging year as we adapt to the new normal: mandatory mask wearing, conforming to safety distancing, and the novelty of working and schooling from home. Emerging stronger, better, and wiser, this year has surely taught us many life lessons. Let’s celebrate the ups and downs of 2020…

21 Dec 2020 3 mins read

Emily in Paris (2020): The City of Lights and Love

Created by Darren Star, Emily in Paris is a popular romantic comedy drama that is currently streaming on Netflix. A 30-minute per episode series, the first season consists of 10 episodes with more to come. Starring Lily Collins as the titular Emily, the glamorous cast includes Ashley Park (as Mindy Chen), Phillippine Leroy-Beaulieu (as Sylvie),…

7 Nov 2020 4 mins read

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