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Retrospective: Wang Sha & Ye Feng
Retrospective is a regular series showcasing bodies of work from an extended period of activity by filmmakers of different eras. Devoted to the region’s film history, contributions and movements within the industries in Asia, the platform focuses on particular profiles, themes and aesthetics to allow audiences to experience past and ongoing cinematic transformations.
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About the programme
Hailed as the Eastern equivalent of Laurel and Hardy, the Singaporean comedians Wang Sha (1925 – 1998) and Ye Feng (1932 – 1995) graced the stages of amusement parks and beamed from the television screens between the 1960s to the early 1990s. Adored and celebrated by audiences across Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan, this dynamic duo enjoyed a versatile and illustrious career, leaving an indelible mark in music, theatre, and over 40 feature films.
The Asian Film Archive proudly presents for the first time in Singapore, a retrospective featuring these two legends. The 26 featured films showcase their memorable roles and enduring charisma that continue to resonate with today’s audiences. Accompanying this film retrospective is the exhibition Comic Relief, showcasing artefacts like posters, original film memorabilia, and props documenting the duo’s film careers. The film retrospective and exhibition will run from 12 January to 7 April 2024 at Oldham Theatre.*
*Film screenings are ticketed. Entry to the exhibition is free.
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Y2K Dreamz
Y2K. Referring to the year 2000, the phrase Y2K was commonly used to refer to a widespread computer programming shortcut that was expected to cause extensive havoc at the turn of the new millennium, reflecting societal anxieties that came with this milestone.
This programme explores films from around and about the year 2000, and seeks to examine the anxieties, hopes and fears prevalent within Asian cinema during the turn of the new millennium.
Y2K DreamZ runs from 1 to 30 September 2023 at Oldham Theatre. The programme consists of four new restorations for the films All About Lily Chou-Chou, Fire, Spacked Out and Peppermint Candy.
Programme
All About Lily Chou-Chou リリイ・シュシュのすべて (2001, Shunji Iwai, Japan) *2K Restoration*
Spacked Out 無人駕駛 (2000, Lawrence Ah Mon, Hong Kong) *2K Restoration*
The Hole 洞 (1998, Tsai Ming-Liang, Taiwan)
Terra Incognita (2002, Ghassan Salhab, Lebanon)
20 Fingers بیست انگشت (2004, Mania Akbari, Iran)
Peppermint Candy 박하사탕 (1999, Lee Chang-Dong, South Korea) *4K Restoration*
Taste of Tea 茶の味 (2004, Katsuhito Ishii, Japan)
Todo Todo Teros (2006, John Torres, Philippines)
Last Life in the Universe เรื่องรัก น้อยนิด มหาศาล (2003, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Thailand)
Love Conquers All 爱情征服一切 (2006, Tan Chui Mui, Malaysia)
Fire आग (1996, Deepa Mehta, India) *2K Restoration*
2000AD 公元2000 (2000, Gordon Chan, Hong Kong) -
George Michael Freedom Uncut Exclusively at Golden Village
Catch George Michael Freedom Uncut in Golden Village!
The movie, George Michael Freedom Uncut, is narrated by the music legend himself, who has heavily invested in its making before his death in 2016.
In the documentary, he reveals openly and honestly the two distinct sides of his life; his very public music career and his private personal life that cameras never truly saw. The film explores how he influenced his generation as one of the world’s best-selling artists and the cultural landscape of his era. Fans can expect to see a number of big-name celebrities such as Elton John, Ricky Gervais, Stevie Wonder, Nile Rodgers, and James Corden starring alongside him.
On 22nd June 2022, three days before his birthday, George Michael Freedom Uncut will be aired exclusively in Golden Village.
Venue: GV Vivo and GV Funan
Time: 7pm and 7.15pm
Ticket Pricing: $18 (GVMC member) and $20 (Non-member)
Book your tickets here: https://www.gv.com.sg/GVMovieDetails#/movie/7224
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ciNE65 2021: Fundamentals of Film Scoring
Launched in July 2011, ciNE65 returns for its sixth season as the largest national platform for film students and budding filmmakers to share short films on our Singapore story. Themed ‘Stronger, Together’, ciNE65 2021 calls upon local filmmakers to reflect on our stories and explore how we can overcome difficulties and move forward as one Singapore, united and working together. ciNE65 2021 consists of three commissioned films, a short film competition known as the “ciNE65 Movie Makers Awards” (ciNE65 MMA), film-making workshops and seminars, and a film festival. Submit your three-minutes short film now! Visit www.facebook.com/cine65 for more details.
A good film score not only adds an extra dimension to a film, but it can also emotionally engage the audience with the story and characters. Learn about the fundamentals and techniques of film scoring, and how it can appeal to the auditory senses. Christine Sham, who has established herself as a composer for film and TV, scoring the music for Eric Khoo’s Be With Me and TV commercials.
About Christine Sham
Christine Sham is a film and TV composer, keyboardist, music arranger, producer and educator based in Singapore. A Berklee College of Music degree graduate majoring in Professional Music (performance and arranging). She toured across the globe with some of the biggest Chinese Pop stars including A*mei, Stefanie Sun, F.I.R, Eric Moo, Angela Zhang and David Tao.Her breakthrough film scoring in 2005, Be With Me by Singapore director Eric Khoo led her to score even more movies from Khoo such as In the Room, Tatsumi, Ramen Teh and more.
Christine won the Top Local Contemporary Instrumental Award by COMPASS in 2016. She has been composing music for TV Commercials for 20 years. She was also the music producer three years in a row for the reality TV show Asia’s Got Talent which wrapped in 2018.
Outside of her busy tour life, Christine conducts masterclass workshops, runs a Facebook live music jam project, teaches online, serves in a worship team, and loves a great workout.In June 2020, she joined Universal Production Music as one of their music composers.
Christine has been a lecturer/educator at the Lasalle College of the Arts and SOMA (School of Music and the Arts) since 2008.
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ciNE65 2021: Making an Impactful Short Film
Launched in July 2011, ciNE65 returns for its sixth season as the largest national platform for film students and budding filmmakers to share short films on our Singapore story. Themed ‘Stronger, Together’, ciNE65 2021 calls upon local filmmakers to reflect on our stories and explore how we can overcome difficulties and move forward as one Singapore, united and working together. ciNE65 2021 consists of three commissioned films, a short film competition known as the “ciNE65 Movie Makers Awards” (ciNE65 MMA), film-making workshops and seminars, and a film festival. Submit your three-minutes short film now! Visit www.facebook.com/cine65 for more details.
ciNE65 focuses on telling our Singapore stories through short films: How do you tell a good story and capture the essence of a film within 3 minutes? Understand and learn about the techniques of planning, directing, editing your story into an impactful film from Singapore’s homegrown screenwriter and director, He Shuming.
About He Shuming
He Shuming is a screenwriter and director from Singapore. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Film from The Puttnam School of Film, LASALLE College of The Arts. Shuming moved to Los Angeles in 2012, where he received his MFA in Directing at the American Film Institute Conservatory. Shuming was conferred the Young Artist Award in 2019 by the National Arts Council, Singapore’s highest artistic accolade. He is currently working on his debut feature film, Ajoomma, scheduled to begin principal photography in 2021. -
PheNoumenon: A 360° Immersive Virtual-Reality Experience
Dive into the world of PheNoumenon with T.H.E Dance Company at Singapore’s first full-length 360° VR dance experience, created in collaboration with local immersive technology partner, Hiverlab.
With options to switch viewpoints on Oculus Quest 2 VR headset, complete with 360° VR sound (earphones from Creative Technology) that utilises a head-tracking system and an accompanying scent (designed together with Jetaime Perfumery), this interactive experience will be like no other!
So, come join us for the launch of PheNoumenon: A 360° Immersive Virtual-Reality Experience from 19 to 31 December 2020. For two weeks, the doors of T.H.E Dance Company’s studio at Goodman Arts Centre will be open to you and we look forward to having you as the very first viewers of our brand new 360° immersive VR experience.
Date: 19 to 31 December 2020
Venue: T.H.E Dance Company Studio, 90 Goodman Rd, Goodman Arts Centre Blk M, #01-51, Singapore 439053Book your slot today at https://tinyurl.com/PheN360Experience for an exclusive discount and gift.
Photo Credit: Bernie Ng
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Fantastic Beasts Movie Marathon with GV
Harry Potter fans, get your wands ready as we re-enter the Wizarding world!
Be one of the first to watch the new movie Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald before the official opening in cinemas! Receive a marathon exclusive Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald bookmark and one set of beast magnets with every ticket purchased as well as a Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald regular popcorn combo.
If you’re watching it in Gold Class, you will receive a Dome Cake and a Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Leather Notebook in addition to free-flow popcorn and soft drink.
Screening Details:
Day / Date: Wednesday, 14 November
Time: 2:30pm – 7:45pm
Location: GV Tampines, GV Bishan, GV Yishun, GV Jurong Point
Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them followed by Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Pricing: $26 (Members) | $30 (Public)
Premiums (with every ticket purchased): 1 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald regular popcorn combo | 1 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald bookmark | 1 set of beast magnets (Collection will be held 1 hour before screening time)Day / Date: Wednesday, 14 November
Time: 6:30pm – 11:45pm
Location: GV Plaza
Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them followed by Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Pricing: $26 (Members) | $30 (Public)
Premiums (with every ticket purchased): 1 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald regular popcorn combo | 1 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald bookmark | 1 set of beast magnets (Collection will be held 1 hour before screening time)Gold Class Screening Details:
Day / Date: Wednesday, 14 November
Time: 6:30pm – 11:45pm
Location: Gold Class VivoCity
Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them followed by Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Pricing: $95 (Members) | $99 (Public)
Premiums (with every ticket purchased): 1 x Dome Cake | 1 x Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Leather Notebook | Free-flow popcorn and soft drinkDay / Date: Friday, 16 November
Time: 8:30pm – 1:45am
Location: Gold Class Katong
Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them followed by Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Pricing: $95 (Members) | $99 (Public)
Premiums (with every ticket purchased): 1 x Dome Cake | 1 x Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Leather Notebook | Free-flow popcorn and soft drink -
21st German Film Festival 2017
This is the biggest foreign film festival in Singapore. The event will feature more than 30 films in various genres like documentary, comedy, musical, and art house. The festival will open with the film, “Western”, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Post-show activities also await filmgoers where they will get a chance to interact with filmmakers and artists.
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