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Welcome to Episode 3 of our Perspectives Film Club Admissions series. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing narrative of Alex Oh, a skilled composer. You’ll hear about Alex’s musical journey, the vibrant composing scene in Singapore, and the delicate balance between a director’s vision and Alex’s creative input....
Between main character Hirayama’s (Kōji Yakusho) less-than-talkative demeanour, and his obsession with cassette classics, music is clearly foregrounded in Wim Wenders’ latest film, Perfect Days (2023). It serves a crucial element in Hirayama’s characterisation, both as his mouthpiece and as a conduit for his memories and emotions. As something of...
Welcome to Episode 2 of our Perspectives Film Club admissions series! Join us as we delve into the captivating story of Bambby Cheuk and Jessica Heng, a dynamic duo whose love for filmmaking sparked a creative partnership like no other. Explore their journey from the very beginning, witness the evolution...
Close your eyes and face the bright of the sun. Let it burn into your eyelids a hot, vivid, red; let it sear its temporary mark onto your retinas until everything goes white-hot, just a few seconds will do, then turn away, and open your eyes....
CONTAINS SPOILERS — If to represent something is to give it power, then we can understand why some audiences have been sceptical about Film and TV’s latest preference for spotlighting the uber-rich. This movement, termed “Eat-the-Rich” cinema, has been heralded by movies and shows such as HBO’s...
Let’s talk about sound. Although it was not the first film to incorporate synchronised sound (that distinction belongs to The Dickson Experimental Sound Film from 1894, despite its flaws), The Jazz Singer (1927) marked the shift from silent films to ‘talkies’. Its immense popularity opened the cinematic landscape to...