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REEL TO REAL: THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL

By Kevin Mathews on April 15, 2016

Synopsis A 2015 American coming-of-age drama written and directed by Marielle Heller, based on the graphic novel The Diary of a Teenage Girl: An Account in Words and Pictures by Phoebe Gloeckner. The film stars Bel Powley as a 15-year-old girl (Minnie) who becomes sexually active by starting a relationship with her mother’s boyfriend (played … Continue reading REEL TO REAL: THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL →

Category: FILM

BOOK REVIEW: TROUBLE BOYS – THE TRUE STORY OF THE REPLACEMENTS (BY BOB MEHR)

By Kevin Mathews on April 14, 2016

Synopsis Based on all-new interviews and including 72 rare photos, Trouble Boys: The True Story of The Replacements is the definitive biography of one of the last great rock ‘n’ roll bands of the twentieth century.

Category: BOOKS

GEEK OUT! DR. STRANGE TRAILER

By Kevin Mathews on April 13, 2016

Suffice to say, this looks amazing! Enjoy… Dr. Strange will be in cinemas in November 2016.

Category: FILM

ALBUM REVIEW: BLACK MOUNTAIN – IV

By Kevin Mathews on April 13, 2016

Background Black Mountain is a Canadian rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia. The band is composed of Stephen McBean, Amber Webber, Matt Camirand, Jeremy Schmidt and Joshua Wells. They have released four albums and eight singles.

Category: MUSIC

ALBUM REVIEW: PETER WOLF – A CURE FOR LONELINESS

By Kevin Mathews on April 13, 2016

Background Peter Wolf is an American rhythm and blues, soul and rock and roll musician, best known as the lead vocalist for the J. Geils Band from 1967 to 1983 and for a successful solo career with writing partner Will Jennings. A Cure For Loneliness is his eighth album.

Category: MUSIC

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD: MEE POK MAN

By Kevin Mathews on April 12, 2016

Last year at the Singapore International Film Festival, I missed the screening the restored Mee Pok Man (thanks to Ride’s appearance at Neon Lights) and so I jumped at the chance to catch the restored film at The Projector on Friday, 8th April.

Category: FILM, PERSONAL

POP TEN: SAM DRISCOLL

By Kevin Mathews on April 12, 2016

The new wave of singer-songwriters in the Singapore music scene has been a refreshing addition in recent times. Distinctive amongst them is Sam Driscoll, an enigmatic artist who never shies away from following his muse wherever it takes him. Let’s get to know Sam a lil better, shall we?

Category: MUSIC

BOOK REVIEW: UNITED STATES OF JAPAN (BY PETER TIERYAS)

By Kevin Mathews on April 11, 2016

Synopsis Decades ago, Japan won the Second World War. Americans worship their infallible Emperor, and nobody believes that Japan’s conduct in the war was anything but exemplary. Nobody, that is, except the George Washingtons – a shadowy group of rebels fighting for freedom. Their latest subversive tactic is to distribute an illegal video game that … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: UNITED STATES OF JAPAN (BY PETER TIERYAS) →

Category: BOOKS

EP REVIEW: FAMILY VALUES – TIME STANDS STILL

By Kevin Mathews on April 11, 2016

Background The Norwegian band Family Values have been in the studio together with the Norwegian powerpop legend Tomas Dahl (Caddy, Turbonegro, Wonderfools etc.) and the result is the band’s second EP Time Stands Still.

Category: MUSIC

SINGAPORE MUSIC SPOTLIGHT 110416

By Kevin Mathews on April 11, 2016

Snapshots of the Singapore music scene. WATCH MICHELLE SGP’S MUSIC VIDEO OF SERENITY LISTEN TO INTRIGUANT’S REMIX OF CHARLIE LIM’S NOTHING SO CRUEL … still there’s more …

Category: MUSIC

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