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....
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Bringing Truth to Light – Films That Delve Into Asian Politics
*Disclaimer: Sinema.SG does not endorse any political beliefs and/or parties. Flyers circulating to your doorsteps, familiar faces on every other street...
Should Taiwanese Cinema Be Considered Southeast Asian? A Brief Exploration of the Links and Implications Behind the Question
Whether Taiwan is or should be a part of Southeast Asia has continued to be a hot point of discussion throughout...
The Man Who Brought Small-Town Charm to Bollywood — A Tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput
It seems like just yesterday that I was writing my previous tribute to one of Bollywood’s finest, Irrfan Khan. I remember...
An Abridged Initiation to the World of ‘Artstream’ Films
Now that we have taken a brief look at mainhouse films, it’s time to take a step up into the slightly...
Unseen Perspectives Take Centre Stage – Queerness Represented in Asian Films
June is Pride Month and this is usually the time when solidarity events are held in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community,...
Hong Kong and Taiwan Are Cultural Powerhouses. That Terrifies Beijing.
The successes of Hong Kong, Taiwan and the rest of the Chinese diaspora have always been an embarrassment for Beijing. Not...