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Theatre: Miss Saigon – a musical that can’t shake its problems
For many years I have shown little to no interest in watching Miss Saigon. A musical that’s been around since 1989 but has been constantly dogged by controversy regarding the… Read more
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Film Review: The Wedding Banquet (2025)
Ang Lee’s 1993 film “The Wedding Banquet” is a classic LGBTQ/Asian American piece of cinema. It may not have necessarily really needed a remake, but Andrew Ahn’s modern take on… Read more
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Triple Review: Docile by Hyeseung Song, Shanghai Dolls at Kiln Theatre and Love Hurts starring Ke Huy Quan
In this first of future triple reviews, I lend my thoughts on Docile – Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl by Hyeseung Song, the play Shanghai Dolls at Kiln Theatre… Read more
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The Six Chinese Titanic survivors: Uncovering hidden British history with Voice ESEA’s ECHO exhibition
History author Steven Schwankert’s new book “The Six” uncovers the hidden and forgotten stories of the Titanic’s six Chinese survivors more than 100 years ago. Coinciding with the fateful anniversary… Read more
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Theatre Review: Death Becomes Her on Broadway
People should be careful about adapting classic films into musicals as it can either not work or at least just adds to the seemingly endless number that are done. However,… Read more
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Film Review: How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
“How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” is the Thai film that is taking Southeast Asian cinema by storm with its heartbreaking yet beautiful and thought-provoking story about dealing with… Read more
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Exclusive Preview: “Dear Ricky” by Choon Young Tan
It’s early 2020. The world is in disarray. And so is Young’s life when family tragedy strikes and everything goes a bit topsy-turvy as well. Will he pull through ok… Read more
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