Blood Diamond
Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio, The Departed) is a South African mercenary who makes a living exploiting the thriving illegal diamond trade in Sierra Leone during the late ’90s. Whether it’s selling weapons to the merciless rebels for the stones or cutting in the more than a little shady military into his deals, Archer does whatever […]
The Painted Veil
Walter Fane (Edward Norton, American History X) is a shy, dedicated middle-class doctor who falls in love with Kitty (Naomi Watts, I Heart Huckabees), a pampered upper-class lady. Marrying him just to get away from her parents, Kitty moves to Shanghai with Walter, where the pair’s marriage devolves into an empty shell. Finding what she […]
Harsh Times
Jim Davis (Christian Bale, Batman Begins) is a former Ranger who wants more than anything to work in law enforcement. Going from interview to interview with his fellow unemployed best friend Mike (Freddy Rodriguez, Poseidon), Jim kills time in between work by getting high and wreaking havoc in the streets of South Central, Los Angeles. […]
Borat
You’d be hard-pressed to find another film from last year—or even the last few years—that’s as disgusting, rude, politically incorrect and offensive as Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. But we’re willing to bet that you wouldn’t be able to think of one that’s even remotely as funny either.Borat […]
Singapore Idol, Hardy Mirza
Singapore Idol Hady Mirza needs no introduction. Having just released his self-titled first album and single “You Give Me Wings”, a hit on the local airwaves, we chat to the likeable singer about the things that matter to him in life—like his mom, family and the photos he collects.
Local Artist, Alexis HY
Exhibition “SUPERFLAT” is the fourth installment of a tale revolving around a character called Mr Sweet. The brainchild of artist Alexis HY, this visual feast has influences of Japanese manga, and is a take on art, human history and postmodernism. We talk to Alexis to find out more.
Hong Kong Singer, Eason Chan
Fans of prominent singer cum actor Eason Chan can look forward to his debut concert in Singapore and a coming release next year.
On The Trail
Exploring the lost city of the Incas.
La Nonna @ Namly
This latest Italian eatery by the folks from Senso is endowed with clean-cut black chairs, white table cloths and posters embellishing its walls. The ambiance is homely yet elegant, and it has a decent selection of antipasti, main courses, pizzas and desserts. We started off our dinner with the Affetati, a plate of mixed Italian […]
Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant
This long-established sprawling Cantonese restaurant consistently churns out great dim sum and Peking duck.