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In Jafar Panahi’s Cannes-winning It Was Just An Accident, the tortured become the torturers

Vahid Mobasseri as Vahid in It Was Just An Accident
Vahid Mobasseri as Vahid in It Was Just An Accident

Concert review

Nanyang Collective’s musical narrative of Singapore history deserves bigger restaging

Actor Clement Yeo narrated stories while conductor Dedric Wong led the Nanyang Collective in a musical journey through Singapore history.
Actor Clement Yeo narrated stories while conductor Dedric Wong led the Nanyang Collective in a musical journey through Singapore history.

Concert review

Singapore National Youth Orchestra played with maturity in 45th anniversary gala

Leonard Tan was one of the conductors of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra at its 45th anniversary gala.
Leonard Tan was one of the conductors of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra at its 45th anniversary gala.

Concert review

Chopin competition winner Eric Lu plays with great tonal finesse and expressive patience

Eric Lu delivered a deeply satisfying all-Chopin programme at his recital.
Eric Lu delivered a deeply satisfying all-Chopin programme at his recital.

At The Movies

Tokyo Taxi is a sentimental but moving ride through Japan’s post-war history

From left: Takuya Kimura and Chieko Baisho in Tokyo Taxi.
From left: Takuya Kimura and Chieko Baisho in Tokyo Taxi.

Concert review

Biennial National Piano & Violin Competition uncovers promising young talents

tlcomp01 - 1st - Toby Tan Kai Rong

credit and copyright CHRIS P. LIM
tlcomp01 - 1st - Toby Tan Kai Rong

credit and copyright CHRIS P. LIM

At The Movies

Zootopia 2’s animal gags and puns hide surprisingly dark themes

From left: : Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman), Gary De'Snake (voiced by Ke Huy Quan) and Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) in Zootopia 2.
From left: : Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman), Gary De'Snake (voiced by Ke Huy Quan) and Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) in Zootopia 2.

At The Movies

Chinese animation Nobody is visually rich and funny, Keeper is a half-baked tale of witchcraft

The Chinese animated comedy Nobody features a traditional watercolour painting style in its landscapes.
The Chinese animated comedy Nobody features a traditional watercolour painting style in its landscapes.

Concert review

Concordia Quartet delivers close ensemble work, precise timing and accurate intonation

The Concordia Quartet gave a recital at the Chamber at the Arts House on November 21.
The Concordia Quartet gave a recital at the Chamber at the Arts House on November 21.

Theatre review

Checkpoint Theatre’s The Fourth Trimester tells men to step up as parents

Isabella Chiam and Joshua Lim as struggling early parents in The Fourth Trimester.
Isabella Chiam and Joshua Lim as struggling early parents in The Fourth Trimester.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.