The LEGO Movie: Mini yellow men on adrenaline

See the wildest LEGO inventions you’d have dreamt up built on the big screen in this latest animated blockbuster by directors Christopher Miller and Phil Lord (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs). In Bricksburg, the bland and law-abiding construction worker Emmet (Chris Pratt, Parks and Recreation) leads an ordinary life of routine. His world is […]

Inside Llewyn Davis: Folk singer with the blues

Directed and written by Ethan and Joel Coen (No Country for Old Men), the film centers around Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac, Drive), a struggling but proud folk singer in New York’s Greenwich Village. In the harsh winter of 1961, we traipse after Davis during what is possibly the worst week of his life as he […]

Theater Review: Fat Pig

Pangdemonium’s latest comedy, Fat Pig, which is written by Neil Labute, revolves around the story of Tom (Gavin Yap), a young, good-looking executive who finds himself drawn to the plus-sized Helen (Frances Lee). Helen is sweet, intelligent and charming; however, for reasons he cannot fathom, Tom feels the need to keep their budding relationship under […]

Wheeler’s Yard

The buzz: Tucked away in a nondescript corner of Balestier, this newly-opened, ultra-cool bicycle atelier, workshop and cafe is, unsurprisingly, attracting hipsters in droves.   The vibe: The sprawling warehouse space is the epitome of industrial chic. With grungy concrete floors and the unfinished look, the focus really is on the bicycles, which also double […]

Char

This one-star review is unlikely to turn away the droves of Char devotees (really impressive, considering the eatery is only a few months old) waiting in line daily. Some backstory is necessary: the owners of Char spent a year mastering how to replicate the roast meats at KL’s legendary Oversea Restaurant, which itself attracts heaps […]

Concetto by Saveur

The buzz: The folks behind the ever-popular pocket-friendly French eatery Saveur have opened this new affordable Italian dining joint. The vibe: With two levels and two open concept kitchens, it’s an airy space that belies its 90-seats. There’s lots of concrete, naked light bulbs—yup, you guessed it, it’s hipster-industrial chic. But that does mean the […]

Isetan Scotts

This long-standing departmental store features an array of top brands, including agnès b., Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fred Perry and more.