Everyone loves a good list of predictions. Here’s mine for 2019: 1 Butoh will go big in the Chinese year of the pig, 2019! Why? Who knows about butoh in Malaysia, really, seriously? And, it… Read More
Predictions for 2019? Maybe
Category: Arts
Mad hot ballroom for me
TAKE the Lead or Scent of a Woman, whichever movie thrills with its leading men of Antonio Banderas and Al Pacino respectively, the tango is a sizzler. Take the Lead is a fictionalised account of… Read More
“Dumplin'” throws the beauty of thinness a curve
Movie review SURE, some people are just naturally skinn, no matter how much cookies and chocolates they eat! Most people are like Willowdean Dickson aka “Dumplin’” (played by Danielle Macdonald of Patti Cake$ fame) as… Read More
Insights into butoh in Malaysia
Ancient poetry and birds come to roost in a butoh creation with Yeow Lai Chee. The Dead Bird When: Dec 14-15, 2018, 8.30pm Where: Pentas 2, KLpac Tickets: RM58 (normal)/RM30 (students, disabled, seniros) Call 03… Read More
Keep up the good, music, fight!
YES, 2018 had some good music for the pop genre. I’m more into the good part than popular, though. Here’s one: Apeshit! By Beyoncé and Jay-Z . “Tell the Grammy’s fuck that 0 for 8… Read More
Latin American Film Festival back in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysians will have the chance to enjoy the best of the Latin American and Caribbean cinema for absolutely no cost at the Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) Pavilion. Organized by the Embassies of the Latin American… Read More
Sculpture by the sea at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Destination NSW has today released breathtaking aerial footage of Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi capturing the stunning outdoor sculpture exhibition on one of the world’s most iconic beaches, Bondi Beach, Sydney. Sculpture by the Sea,… Read More
Loh give classic a try with trilingual twist
“IT’s an ideal opportunity to do theatre in three languages – English, Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu,” says The Tragicomedy of Errors director, Loh Kok Man. A Pentas Project Theatre Production, Loh is using an authorised… Read More
Telugu movie Bharat a good political thriller
I FOUND Telugu movie Bharat Ane Nenu (Song of Bharat) interesting for the offered concept o local governance, and how it might solve governmental corruption! After marrying subtitles to the movie, I found it an… Read More
Dumplin’ gets new Dolly Parton songs
Netflix has acquired the film “Dumplin’,” which features collaborations and original music from entertainment industry icon Dolly Parton. “Dumplin’” is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, who signs up for her mum’s pageant… Read More