Author: Pui Kuan Cheah

Film & TV

ÔÇ¿A Case for In The Heights (2021)

2021 was a mixed bag for movie musicals, from the critically acclaimed and award-winning West Side Story, to the pilloried disappointment that was Dear Evan Hansen. However, agonizingly, Jon M. ChuÔÇÖs cinematic adaptation of In The Heights, the stage version by Lin-Manuel Miranda, flew pretty under the radar, despite seemingly being appreciatedon the whole ÔÇô garnering an even 94% on Rotten Tomatoes for both the … Continue reading ÔÇ¿A Case for In The Heights (2021)

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Film & TV, Interview

Filming Locations: An Interview with Thomas Duke (@steppingthroughfilm)

A couple of weeks ago, I got the chance to sit down for an interview with Thomas Duke, who runs the Instagram account @steppingthroughfilm, which you may have seen floating around the film portion of the internet. The account spotlights filming locations of many beloved movies and series, including Sex Education and Hot Fuzz, providing in depth exploration of the integration of our world into … Continue reading Filming Locations: An Interview with Thomas Duke (@steppingthroughfilm)

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Film & TV

Review: Britney vs. Spears (Netflix)

By Pui Kuan Cheah ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà One of the biggest pop culture moments of the year was that Britney SpearsÔÇÖ 13-year conservatorship seemed like it was finally coming to an end. SpearsÔÇÖ father Jamie Spears has recently asked for ÔÇ£immediate terminationÔÇØ of the conservatorship – an outcome that many fans would think is long overdue. However, the #FreeBritney movement that preceded this has been going on … Continue reading Review: Britney vs. Spears (Netflix)

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Film & TV

What the Kim’s Convenience Controversy Tells Us (Once Again) About the Industry

KimÔÇÖs Convenience was arguably one of the biggest Canadian television exports as of late, going beyond local broadcasters to Netflix worldwide. What was once a small, humble comedy series based on a theatre show became a smash hit among television audiences, and even garnered awards in its five-season run. It was hailed for being a win for Asian representation on the small screen in the … Continue reading What the Kim’s Convenience Controversy Tells Us (Once Again) About the Industry

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Film & TV

One Year On: The Post-Parasite Asian Hollywood Landscape

By Pui Kuan Cheah February 9, 2020. The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Hollywood legend Jane Fonda is stood onstage, opening the envelope to reveal the winner of the final Oscar of the night. She takes a long look at the envelope, and after a brief suspenseful pause, she announces: “Parasite.” The roar of the crowd immediately follows – this is the win many were hoping … Continue reading One Year On: The Post-Parasite Asian Hollywood Landscape

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Film & TV

The Jurassic Man v. Nature Debate

By Pui Kuan Cheah ÔÇ£Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didnÔÇÖt stop to think if they shouldÔÇØ – Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park (1993) They say some things are better left as they are, and this arises as one of the central debates of the famed Jurassic film franchise. For those unfamiliar with the franchiseÔÇÖs premise, it is set … Continue reading The Jurassic Man v. Nature Debate

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Film & TV

Film Review: Enola Holmes (Netflix)

Words by Pui Kuan Cheah ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà *Mild spoilers ahead! YouÔÇÖve heard of the detective Sherlock Holmes, but do you know of his younger sister? DonÔÇÖt worry, you will. Thanks to NetflixÔÇÖs new release Enola Holmes. As the title suggests, the main character of the streaming platformÔÇÖs new offering is the lesser-known sister of Sherlock. Based on the series of books The Enola Holmes Mysteries written … Continue reading Film Review: Enola Holmes (Netflix)

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Film & TV

Film Review: Tenet

By Pui Kuan Cheah ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà + half a star = 3.5 stars *Spoilers have been avoided in this article! ÔÇ£DonÔÇÖt try to understand it,ÔÇØ Cl├®mence Po├®syÔÇÖs Laura tells John David WashingtonÔÇÖs The Protagonist, as she demonstrates the phenomenon of a backward-moving bullet to him. Laura isnÔÇÖt wrong – this is the advice everyone going into the theatre to watch Christopher NolanÔÇÖs new release Tenet should … Continue reading Film Review: Tenet

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