‘SNOW in Midsummer’ is an ode to those who went through the May 13, 1969 chapter of our country’s history. And how the survivors are still dealing with the aftermath in 2018. A warning —… Read More
A lament over loss, trauma
Category: Arts
Comedic yakuza tale
A YAKUZA member who convinces a teenage choir leader to give him vocal lessons sounds like a fun movie. And ‘Let’s Go Karaoke!’ proved to be entertaining fare. Part of the Japanese Film Festival 2024… Read More
Short+Sweet fest at KLPAC
IT’S that time of the year when the Short+Sweet Festival is on the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre in Sentul. For me, it’s like looking through a kaleidoscope of energy, creativity and sheer gumption with… Read More
Jazzy take on favourites
PURNAMA, meaning full moon in Bahasa Malaysia, is filled with well-loved tunes of our country. This seventh physical album by jazz outfit WVC is one way composer, pianist and music director Tay Cher Siang feels… Read More
Dancing through the pandemic
From Kedah to Johor, dance students young and old are swaying along with online classes and even virtual examinations. It’s exercise. It’s fun. It’s a love and passion. That’s what dance means to some 20… Read More
Check out Puay Tin’s Play!
ACTOR Faiq Syazwan Kuhiri plays an ageing professor in Leow Puay Tin’s two-man play called Oppy & Professor Communitas. “I actually enrolled into college and graduated with a diploma in performance. So the experience that… Read More
Priya gets a Grammy nomination
FIRST-time Grammy Best New Age nominee Priya Darshini did her album, Periphery, “live” in an unused church in Brooklyn, New York. “Yes, live albums are not common. These days most music is recorded and produced… Read More
The Voice, American Idol offer respite from Malaysian politics
** This opinion piece appeared in some parts in the New Strats Times. (https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2020/02/570122/watching-wannabe-singers-world-burns) AT some point in this political turmoil and Covid-19 non-pandemic, I am veering towards more fun and melodious entertainment like Allan… Read More
Bombshell a rivetting watch
CHARLIZE Theron (Monster, “Long Shot”) plays broadcaster Megyn Kelly with controlled brio, and this purposefully understated performance makes for powerful viewing. Sure, it is odd that power is at the heart of Bombshell, a movie… Read More
Rashomon at KLpac 2020 Giveaway
As a token of appreciation for loyal supporters, the Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) and The Actors Studio (Malaysia) are giving away 20 complimentary tickets to the lucky winners who can answer the following simple questions! All… Read More