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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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The Do IT First, Worry Later Award goes to Singapore’s AI showbiz pioneer Jack Neo

I Want To Be Boss stars (from left) Jack Neo, Zoen Tay and Henry Thia.
I Want To Be Boss stars (from left) Jack Neo, Zoen Tay and Henry Thia.

The Corporate Team-Building Exercise Award goes to the Coldplay Kisscam Couple

Ms Kristin Cabot and Mr Andy Byron were caught snuggling on camera before they decoupled abruptly when they realised they were on the stadium's big screen.
Ms Kristin Cabot and Mr Andy Byron were caught snuggling on camera before they decoupled abruptly when they realised they were on the stadium's big screen.

The So Long, Thanks For Everything Award goes to The Projector, Cathay and more

Supporters taking pictures of the cinema the unofficial farewell party for the indie cinema The Projector at Golden Mile Tower on Aug 23, 2025.
Supporters taking pictures of the cinema the unofficial farewell party for the indie cinema The Projector at Golden Mile Tower on Aug 23, 2025.

The Foetal Consequences Award goes to the Squid Game baby

joaward20 - The baby from Squid Game Season 3
Source/copyright: Netflix
joaward20 - The baby from Squid Game Season 3
Source/copyright: Netflix

Trailer for Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi drama Disclosure Day draws bouquets and boos

British actress Emily Blunt in the poster for the Steven Spielberg film Disclosure Day.
British actress Emily Blunt in the poster for the Steven Spielberg film Disclosure Day.

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

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

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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.