John Lui

Senior Film Correspondent

John has worked in writing and editing since the 1990s. Now The Straits Times’ film correspondent, he writes reviews and feature articles about films and television.

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Hooked in seconds: How microdramas are becoming the next entertainment addiction

From sexy vampires to billionaires to revenge, there is a microdrama to suit every microniche, all on an app.

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

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

With Mortal Kombat II next on his slate, Singapore actor Chin Han is playing the long game

Actor Chin Han says that Mortal Kombat II will surprise fans who think they know how it ends.

G-Dragon wins Artist of the Year at subdued MAMA Awards marked by Hong Kong fire tragedy

Singer-rapper G-Dragon was named Artist Of The Year at the 2025 MAMA Awards on Nov 29 at a ceremony in Hong Kong.

Shu Qi’s directorial debut Girl opens Singapore film festival, ticket sales break records

Taiwanese actress and director Shu Qi on the red carpet at the 36th Singapore International Film Festival at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, on Nov 26, 2025.

How Jimmy O. Yang relived Crazy Rich Asians memories when back in Singapore after eight years

jojimmy27 - Jimmy O. Yang, on his Big & Tall standup comedy tour.

PHOTO: ASHOK KUMAR

Singapore lawyer-songwriter Tan Boon Wah pens theme song for Shu Qi’s directorial debut Girl

Tan Boon Wah, composer of the theme song If It's Not Mine for the Venice-nominated film Girl, which is directed by Shu Qi.

In Train Dreams, Joel Edgerton shines in a haunting tale of life in the woods

Felicity Jones (left) as Gladys and Joel Edgerton (centre) as Robert Grainier in Train Dreams.

My Perfect Weekend with actress Sharon Au

Sharon Au at the chalet in ski resort of Chamonix, with her cat Rudon.

Interactive sensory attraction Dopamine Land to open at RWS in December

The attraction features nine themed rooms using visual, audio and tactile elements designed to stimulate sensory responses.

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