Film & TV
Foundation of Dune: How Frank Herbert was inspired by Isaac Asimov
Over the next two months, two classic masterpieces of science fiction literature – Isaac Asimov’s Foundation and Frank Herbert’s Dune...
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21 (TV) Pilots: The Best First Episodes of the 21st Century
Television shows are often unfairly judged on their first and last episodes. While in truth, the most accurate barometer for...
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A guide to every streaming service available in Singapore
Ever since Netflix popped up to disrupt the entertainment distribution model, streaming seems to have swiftly overtaken traditional mediums like cinemas, television channels, and cable as the consumers’ number one preference. Certainly, on-demand internet content presents viewers with numerous advantages...
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SXSW Film Festival 2021: 15 Outstanding Movies To Look Out For
For a second consecutive year, South by Southwest (SXSW) has gone virtual due to the ongoing global pandemic. For movie,...
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Disney’s first Southeast Asian princess soars in the stunning, exciting Raya and the Last Dragon
Disney’s growing canon of princesses of colour – which include Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Esmeralda, and Moana – has a new...
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Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher shake up The Crown in its riveting 4th season
Furnished with luxurious production values, elegant writing and impeccable performances – Peter Morgan’s royal family prestige drama has been the crown jewel of Netflix’s original programming for three seasons now. And through its nuanced and lavish detailing of Queen Elizabeth...
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The Haunting of Bly Manor is a chilling gothic romance, and a worthy follow-up to Hill House
Though not as lauded as Ari Aster or Jordan Peele or Robert Eggers, make no mistake, Mike Flanagan is one...
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Popwire Speaks With… Singaporean screenwriter and filmmaker Kirsten Tan
After first coming into prominence with award-winning short films like 10 Minutes Later, Fonzi, Sink, Cold Noodles and Dahdi in...
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15 Great Films From Singapore
While Singapore may not have the biggest or most prolific film industry, make no mistake, quantity is not indicative of quality. From insightful indie darlings that have graced prestigious festivals around the world, to mainstream crowd-pleasing comedies, to evergreen classics...
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9 ingenious narrative short films and TV episodes filmed in quarantine
Shadowed Swedish filmmaker David F. Sandberg’s (Lights Out, Shazam!) latest short horror film is a spooky, no-budget achievement. Shot in...
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