Zen-Mind Filmmaking: Singapore Filmmaker-Educator Introduces A New Experiment and Movement
“It is not uncommon to hear of art inspired by Zen philosophy, from calligraphy to archery to architecture to gardening, but filmmaking is a complex process that is highly conditional…
Film Review #36: THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
Written by Elisabeth Fong In a world full of heartbreak stories, The Banshees of Inisherin is a welcome narrative that captures, explores, and unearths the sadness of platonic heartbreaks. The…
Film Review #35: YOUR NAME
Written by Anna Kwa Your Name (2016) is a visual feast – each frame is lovingly drawn, coloured and animated. Whether it’s the gleaming skyline of Tokyo, a nostalgic high-school…
Film Review #34: RETURN TO SEOUL
Written by Deepagcharan Chandran Return to Seoul, directed by Davy Chou and produced by the Vietnamese production firm Anti-Archive, was one of my favourite films seen at the Singapore International…
Film Review #33: GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO
Written by Donovan Wan This timeless tragedy is set during the first World War where a masterful carpenter by the name of Geppeto would lose his son to an accidental…
‘The Little Dragon’ Bruce Lee’s Influence on Martial Arts Films
Written by Ivan Chin Bruce Lee is often heralded as the greatest martial arts star to grace the big screen. Though that might come across as a statement of hyperbole,…
Film Review #32: PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH
Written by Deepesh Vasudev A Cute Movie with Serious Claws Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is a solid all-rounder with ample humour and action that still successfully dabbles in…