“Dead to Rights” Review

In December 1937, the city of Nanjing was thrust into an unimaginable nightmare. During what has become known as the Nanjing Massacre, Japanese forces captured the Chinese capital, committing atrocities that left tens of thousands dead and countless others traumatised. This dark chapter of history, filled with destruction, brutality, and human suffering, provides the setting…

Jonny Durgan’s “G.S.W” – Short Film Review

Driven by a compelling narrative, Jonny Durgan’s G.S.W. slowly tightens its grip on the viewer, refusing to let go until the final moments. Built around a single emergency, the film examines moral fracture and the collision of professional duty with personal fear. The film follows Beth (Genevieve O’Reilly: Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, Ahsoka,…

Singapore International Film Festival: “The 4PLY Clandestine System” Review

Directed by the emerging talent Natalie Sin, The 4PLY Clandestine System has earned its place as one of Singapore’s five standout short films at the 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), competing in the Southeast Asian Short Film Competition. The film’s strength lies not only in its craft but in its local soul; it re-examines…

Singapore International Film Festival: “10s Across the Borders” Review

10s Across the Borders is a pan-Asian documentary feature directed by Chan Sze-Wei, spotlighting the ballroom scene culture in Southeast Asia. Starring three pioneers Xyza Pinklady Mizrahi, Teddy Oricci, and Aurora Sun Labeija from the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, it uncovers this fascinating subculture derived from African and Latinx communities in New York in a…

European Film Awards 2026: Nominees in the Arts & Crafts Categories Announced

The European Film Academy has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 European Film Awards in eight Arts & Crafts categories, celebrating the extraordinary creative talent that shapes the sound and emotional power of European cinema. This year, it’s the first full implementation of the Academy’s new member chapter system, with professionals from each craft selecting…