I was blessed to have an opportunity to visit Singapore’s first ever Studio Ghibli exhibition, running from now till February 2025, the other day. Before I had even entered the [ … ]
Category: Special Features
Linkin Past, Present, and Future
After a seven-year hiatus, Linkin Park is bringing the band back with two new members! The thought alone brings me back to secondary school, when things were simpler, and me [ … ]
Cuphead, Cartoons, and Curly Fries!
GIF: Steamboat Willie (1928) This is Steamboat Willie, the short film that’s considered the public debut of Mickey Mouse. It’s also the go-to example of the Rubber Hose art style [ … ]
A Story Over Two Decades: Remember This Game?
MapleStory’s original login theme is DEFINITELY the most iconic. (Rice Media, 2018) It’s 2009. You’ve just come back from a tiring day of school, but only one concern dominates your [ … ]
The Symbolism of Space, Place, and Landscape in Singapore
Figure 1: Raffles Marina Lighthouse, Singapore, 2019 (own photo) A hidden gem in the west, Raffles Marina Lighthouse is nestled in the shrubs of Jurong, far from civilization. This privately-owned [ … ]
A Question Of Nuance
Designed by Freepik Acclaimed author David Levithan (2013) asserts in his novel Every Day, “Kindness connects to who you are, while niceness connects to how you want to be seen.” [ … ]
“Adulting” and the Fear of Growing Up
“Even when I was little, I knew that teenagers sparkled. I knew they knew something children didn’t know, and adults ended up forgetting.” (Yelich-O’Connor, 2016) — Lorde, “A note from [ … ]
ARTJAM 2
Before arriving in Singapore, I had the privileged opportunity to explore Hong Kong’s newly opened M+ museum in its opening week. One of the most expensive and sizeable museums in [ … ]
Hello Planet Days, The Cutest Gift Shop in Singapore
What comes to mind when you think of a gift shop? Maybe you think of some cheesy Hallmark cards, or a kitschy figurine, or a store crammed with trivial knick-knacks [ … ]
What’s it like to run a film festival?
Films are a big part of our lives. Whether it be those of us who worship it as a creative medium, or those of us seeking accessible entertainment, it is [ … ]