The Pursuit of Happyness
Cynics out there will undoubtedly accuse Will Smith (Ali) of using his real-life son (newcomer to the big screen Jaden Christopher Syre Smith) in The Pursuit of Happyness to pull audiences’ heartstrings in his favor for this year’s Best Actor Oscar. We, however, believe that both father and son deserve all the acclaim and accolades […]
Rocky Balboa
Two things struck us when we caught Rocky Balboa, the sixth installment of the popular series of movies. The first is that, for a 60-year-old, Sylvester Stallone (Get Carter) is in ridiculously good shape. The second is that we can’t believe that Rocky’s still sporting that fedora of his. Jeez, doesn’t the man know anything […]
The Kallang Wave
Believe it or not, there actually was an era when the names Fandi Ahmad and Abbas Saad were a lot more recognizable among Singaporean football fans than the likes of Ryan Giggs or Michael Owen. Those times have long past, but directors Hanafi Ramdan and Yanfeng Lee, and writer Daniel Yap (in their feature film […]
Good Vibrations Festival
Don’t miss the long-awaited Good Vibrations Festival. Here’s why.
Sound Out
The annual Mosaic Music Festival (Mar 9-18) showcases a vast and thrilling array of sounds.
Outplay, Outwit, Outlast
Yep, Chinese New Year is here again. Here’s the I-S survival guide on how to get through it—with all your ang pows intact.
Brown Sugar
Owned by the Yuan Oeij, Brown Sugar is a quaint dining space that may be a little hard to find for first-timers. Our first thought upon reaching the place was that Brown Sugar could achieve more in terms of its décor to distinguish itself. Right now, fake candle lights and stars hanging down from its ceiling […]
Chin Wah Heng Seafood
Nestled right at the end of the row of chili crab specialists at East Coast Seafood Centre, Chin Wah Heng might not carry the brand recognition of some of the other more famous restaurants in the area, but it is certainly one of the best. Like all the other eateries around it, its plastic chairs […]
Corduroy and Finch
There’s something we just don’t get about this San Francisco style deli. It looks great, it has a deli counter with colorful appetizers and desserts, shelves filled with jars of fancy food, sofas, good literature strewn around, a mouth watering menu, a trendy clientele and smart owners—so why, why can’t its kitchen get its act […]
Ghost Rider
We were apprehensive before catching the big screen adaptation of Marvel Comics’ Ghost Rider. After all, it is written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson, the man responsible for the god-awful comic adaptation Daredevil. Little did we realize, however, that Johnson would actually top himself—by making a superhero film that’s even worse than his last.Years […]