IN the hindi Deepavali opener, Secret Superstar, Zaira Wasim of Aamir Khan’s Dangal fame plays a teenager Insia who loves to sing, and is enthralled by the singing reality shows on the telly. The entertainment… Read More
Category: Arts
Do You See Me? Italian movie review
THIS is a fun comedy about gender roles, stereotypes, and perceptions in Italy. The story is about a high-achieving female architect, Serena Bruno (played perfectly by Paola Cortellesi) who is respected the world over. One… Read More
Jennifer Lawrence gets spacey with horror in Mother!
THIS is not a straightforward telling of what is basically a horror story. For director Darren Aronofsky of Black Swan and Fountain fame, such a style for Mother! is par for the course. The movie… Read More
Takumi’s take on film festivals
Japanese director Takumi Saitoh came to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to premiere his debut feature film, Blank 13, even before its release in his homeland. The 36-year-old former model also appeared at the first screening on… Read More
Dazzling display of maths and lights
THE dazzling display of lights in a glass cube stole the show in Hakanai, a recent offering at the 2017 George Town Festival in Penang. They rained, burst into shapes, weaved in geometric designs, and… Read More
Memories at Federal Hotel
AMID the hustle and bustle of Jalan Bukit Bintang is the country’s first international-class hotel that was built to coincide with Merdeka Day, with its doors opening on Aug 28, 1957. A “storytelling concert” called… Read More
Firefly cadence lends clarity to stagecraft
Here’s my review of Terbalik… mesti kena mata which appeared in the New Straits Times last month: BARE bulbs hung from the low ceiling, their filaments clear for all to stare at. On, then off,… Read More
Indie rockers from India set for Malaysia
Malaysian Independent Live Fusion Festival (MILFF2017) When: Sept 9, 5.30pm onwards Where: StarXpo Centre, KWC Fashion Mall, KL Admission: From RM146.05 Visit AirAsiaRedTix.com. Call Mojo Projects at 012-200 0505 or 017-326 5852 Although independent music… Read More
Touching lives through theatre with Chris Ling
“L5-7-44 When: Aug 23-24, three evening performances at 7pm, 8.30pm and 10pm Where: Auditiorium, Level 3, Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang Tickets, at RM38, are on sale now at http://l5744.peatix.com. Book early to avoid disappointment as… Read More
Lighting the fire within — Antharagni
Anthar Agni When: Aug 26-27, 2017, 8pm Where: Shantanand Auditorium, Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur Call +60 3-2274 3709 for ticket details. When: Aug 30-31, 2017, 8.30pm Where: Dewan Sri Pinang, Lebuh Light, Penang… Read More