“When ART required ways to heal humanity, She manifested as myriad forms, and thus many disciplines were born.” Says odissi maestro Geetha Shankaran Lam: For the first time, my own dream has convinced me of… Read More
Tag: malaysia
Thoughtful Version 2020, the Malaysia way
What has changed for Malaysians after the country’s development plan, Wawasan 2020, came about? Two years from reaching that date, five performers find themselves lumped with a new vision called Transformation Nasional 2050. I guess… Read More
Picture This Festival for the Planet competition
Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPTN), in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, is holding a short-film competition for emerging filmmakers, everyday storytellers and changemakers worldwide to showcase the positive future they see for our planet. It’s called… Read More
Mountain Between Us movie lacks chemistry
The survival-romance tale, The Mountain Between Us, sees Academy Award winner Kate Winslet as Ashely and Idris Elba (Ben) playing the two main characters who are stranded after a plane crash. He’s a neurosurgeon on… Read More
Rocking for change with Alphabet Rockers
THEY both wanted to raise up little voices for change, and the music that moved them was the same – hip hop. “Hip-hop is truth and it’s our time for us to tell these truths,”… Read More
What billionaires really want… movie review!
THIS almost-biopic of John Paul Getty and the kidnapping of his grandson is interesting in the factual retelling of the event, as well as the fact that actor Kevin Spacey was cast in the lead… Read More
My Top 5 Theatre Shows in 2017
It’s been a good year, for me, for Malaysian theatre. I liked the originality of concept, interactive nature, intimate settings and experimental nature of the shows I had seen in 2017. Crimson Curtain, by Lam… Read More
Pitch Perfect 3, aca-awesome as always
They’ve moved on with their lives, the acapella all-girl group Bellas, who made music lovers so happy when they first appeared on the big screen with Pitch Perfect in 2012. The first movie was based… Read More
Hannan proves no loser in Klpac show
Losertown, a theatrical experience which turned musicals on its head, was loud, in-your-face entertainment. I enjoyed it in most parts. Comedienne Hannan Azlan showcased her strong songwriting talent in the two-hour performance, with original lyrics… Read More
The best Christmas songs 2017, I think
I am trying to figure this one out, but the choices are heaven sent! 1 JENNIFER HUDSON JOINS PENTATONIX FOR A PERFORMANCE OF “HOW GREAT THOU ART” FROM A VERY PENTATONIX CHRISTMAS. 2 Kelly Clarkson’s Christmsa… Read More