Hunter Tylo isn't quitting "The Bold and the Beautiful" despite the tragic death of her 19-year-old son last month. Mickey had suffered "complex partial seizures" since he was 15. Sadly, he had an attack in the pool. His brother found him dead. Tylo has already been through a lot -- her daughter was diagnosed with … [Read More...]
Kairo – Review
I am a big fan of Asian films. There is something very ethereal and strangely compelling about asian movies. Accomplished directors in the region like Kitano, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Pang Brothers, Ming Liang Tsai (among others) can deftly manipulate image, atmosphere — the whole mise en scene in order to almost uncannily jack into our […]

For the Love of Pods!
By jen_chan
Hotel accommodation has always been a traveler’s major concern. Room rates tend to be less than affordable and budget travelers don’t exactly want to stay in backwater, creepy motels either! Fortunately, we now have the opportunity to save money and still stay in hotels in style. Introducing pod hotels: the latest trend that is slowly […]
Misplaced Generosity?
Have you ever been followed by a street child to be bullied into giving your drink or food or throwing pennies their way? In these parts, it’s nearly normal to be persuaded into giving something to these poor scruffy kids, even if it’s against your will, sometimes.
Anime hit goes live action
Blood: The Last Vampire became a cult hit when it was released a few years ago. Blood was a short anime video that captured the imagination not only of otakus but also horror, action and cartoon fans. It was well made (seamlessly blending traditional and 3D animation) and the story was quite intriguing. So intriguing […]
“Marty” director passes away
The film industry suffered another great loss this week as director Delbert Mann passed away at the age of 87. Mann actually started in television and often partnered with producer Fred Coe in making dramas for television. But it was their decision to bring the teleplay Marty to the big screen in 1953 that cemented […]

Quirky Work Habits: Do you have them too?
What quirks do you have when you work? Writers, they say, are the quirkiest people when they are on “work mode”.