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- January 2nd, 2010
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Movie Review : Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant
Watchable teen fantasy with colourful characters and decent effects, but it’s let down by some poor casting decisions, a cluttered script and a plot that’s more concerned with setting up…
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Movie Review : Did You Hear About The Morgans?
Disappointing romcom with a lazy, predictable plot, irritating characters, lacklustre performances and painfully unfunny set-pieces, though Grant’s winning way with a one-liner just about scrap…
- January 1st, 2010
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eBuzz Events : Addy Cradle DIVINE Hongboa Concert
After its debut soldout concert at the Esplanade, DIVINE is back to display stories of love, life, emotion, power, conquest… this time at Republic Poly, The Republic Cultural Centre, and we are…
- December 27th, 2009
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eBuzz Events : Glamor 2010
The All-Stars Glamor 2010 tickets are open for booking now. Book now for nearer tables to the front. More than 25 celebrities and artistes will be there : Ogy Ahmad Daud, Hady Mirza, Faisal Isa, Bla…
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Movie Review : The Fourth Kind
The Fourth Kind delivers a handful of decent shocks but it’s ultimately let down by a weak plot, some patchy performances and the fact that the fictionalised reconstruction element doesn’…
- December 26th, 2009
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Movie Review : An Education
Extremely enjoyable, impressively directed and frequently funny coming-of-age drama with a sharply written, emotionally engaging script and a star-making performance from Carey Mulligan that will alm…
- December 22nd, 2009
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Movie Review : Sherlock Holmes
Enjoyable, pacily directed action / adventure romp with an engaging mystery, decent action sequences and terrific central performances from Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. Directed by Guy Ritchie, Sh…
- December 21st, 2009
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eBuzz Events : Good Times NYE Edition
Good Times is taking over Blu Jaz Cafe this NYE, with two floors of DJs and Live Acts pumping out an eclectic mix of music. Here’s the all-star line-up: Level 2 (DJs): Tyler Made (USA), J-Style…
- December 19th, 2009
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Movie Review : Alvin and the Chipmunks 2
Disappointing sequel that scores highly in terms of cuteness but fails to learn any of the lessons of the first film and suffers from the side-lining of Jason Lee. Directed by Betty Thomas, Alvin and…
- December 14th, 2009
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Movie Review : Avatar
James Cameron’s 15 years-in-the-making, $150 million, 3D action adventure lives up to the hype, thanks to extraordinary visual effects and thrilling action scenes but it’s also a good 30…
- December 11th, 2009
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eBuzz Events : Viva Muzik Singapura
Viva Muzik Singapura is an outdoor concert at the heart of Singapore, Dhoby Ghaut Green (next to Dhoby Ghaut MRT). It features the best of local acts. Catch Hyrul Anuar, Fauzie Laily, Syed Azmir, Imr…
- December 8th, 2009
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eBuzz Events : Konsert WALI
The band Wali comprises 4 remaining members from Jakarta Indonesia after the recent departure of Nunu from the band (the band’s bass player). Formed in October 1999, Wali is an Indonesian pop band…
- December 6th, 2009
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eBuzz Events : Bagaikan Sakti Concert
Come and experience the magical voices of M Nasir & Siti Nurhaliza on the first night of the New Year! For the first time, these two icons of the Malay music industry get together in a much ant…
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eBuzz Events : Nadirah
Nadirah is the Vice-President of her university’s Muslim Society. She is popular and articulate. She convenes inter-faith meetings where students talk about their religions and how they should resp…
- December 5th, 2009
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Movie Review : Planet 51
Despite a strong cast and a host of enjoyable movie references, Planet 51 is something of a disappointment, thanks to an extremely weak plot, a sloppy screenplay and a lamentable lack of decent laugh…
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Movie Review : Couples Retreat
Hugely disappointing, painfully unfunny comedy that completely wastes its talented cast and then compounds the misery with a dismal script, an overdose of tired cliches and some shocking product plac…
- December 1st, 2009
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eBuzz Music : M.A.R.S. : Criag Bass
SINGAPOREAN MUSIC PRODUCER, MOE MASRI , PRODUCED “M.A.R.S.” ALBUM Singaporean Music Producer Moe Masri, has produced the “M.A.R.S.” album by Virginia (USA) HipHop artist, Craig Bass. “…
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Movie Review : Zombieland
Hugely enjoyable, impressively directed and frequently hilarious zombie comedy with a sharply written script and terrific performances from its perfectly cast leads. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, Zomb…
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eBuzz Events : Geisha
Articulate, poise and classy. Definition of a TRUE Geisha. As Haru Kato aka Asaji blooms from a ‘Maiko’ to a ‘Geisha’, follow her on her journey of discoveries. Many perceive…
- November 30th, 2009
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Movie Review : The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Enjoyable sequel to last year’s smash hit with a stronger plot and better performances, though it still suffers from the occasional dodgy moment and some amusingly rubbish special effects. Dire…
- November 24th, 2009
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eBuzz Events : High Tea with Afgan
Hey YOU! What are you up to this coming Saturday? Oh come on, haven’t you heard that AFGAN is coming to town? Yes! So here’s your chance to meet him up close and personal. Bring along your famil…
- November 18th, 2009
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Movie Review : Fantastic Mr. Fox
Hugely enjoyable, frequently funny comedy with delightfully quirky animation and a superb voice cast, but the biggest surprise is just how perfectly it sits alongside Anderson’s previous films.…
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Movie Review : Amelia
Watchable, beautifully shot biopic with decent performances, though the film is ultimately brought down by a painfully slow middle section and the script’s refusal to dig too deeply into Amelia…
- November 13th, 2009
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Movie Review : 2012
Hugely enjoyable, impressively directed disaster epic with state of the art special effects, thrilling set-pieces, superb performances, a decent script and, oh yes, a bit with a dog. 2012 begins in 2…
- November 7th, 2009
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eBuzz Events : Online Live : Konsert Seribu Warna Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza
WATCH LIVE : KONSERT SERIBU WARNA – DATO’ SITI NURHALIZA Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza fans (SitiZoners) will get the chance to catch her Konsert Seribu Warna LIVE Online on the 14th Nov 200…
- November 5th, 2009
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Movie Review : Love Happens
Disappointing drama that fails to convince on an emotional level, thanks to dull direction, some poor performances and a cliche-laden, badly-thought out script. Co-written and directed by Brandon Cam…
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Movie Review : Michael Jackson’s This Is It
Watchable documentary that entertains on the strength of the music alone, but beyond admiring his extraordinary energy and work ethic you get very little feel for who Michael Jackson was and there…
- October 31st, 2009
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eBuzz Events : YES2009
Youth Engagement Summit 2009 (YES2009) Regional Social Change Summit Hey, I want you to join me and 500 youths for a free trip to Kuala Lumpur for YES2009 in November… http://singapore.youthsay…
- October 30th, 2009
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Movie Review : Jennifer’s Body
Enjoy some quirk with your blood splatter. While certainly not the most innovative of horror comedy flicks, Jennifer’s Body still has some pizazz, thanks to Diablo Cody’s pen. Bust that Body righ…
- October 27th, 2009
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Movie Review : Halloween II
Pointless, frequently annoying remake that adds nothing to the original sequel, unless you count some nonsense about a white horse. More of a sequel to the 2007 remake than a remake of the 1981 seque…
- October 23rd, 2009
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Movie Review : My Sister’s Keeper
A sentimental tearjerker that boasts some excellent performances and an intriguing premise but is let down by a timid second half that scuppers a surprisingly good opening. Written and directed by Ni…
- October 12th, 2009
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Movie Review : Julie & Julia
Engaging, beautifully shot drama with strong performances by its two leads, but it struggles to gel the two stories together and wears out its welcome before the end. Directed by Nora Ephron, Julie &…
- October 9th, 2009
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Movie Review : 500 Days of Summer
Brilliantly directed, superbly written and featuring delightful performances from its two leads, this is a charming, funny and wonderfully inventive romcom that’s easily one of the best films of…
- October 6th, 2009
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Movie Review : Funny People
This is an enjoyable, frequently funny comedy-drama with terrific performances from Sandler and Rogen, but it’s also way too long and the first half is much stronger than the second. Written an…
- October 5th, 2009
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Movie Review : Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (3D)
Hugely entertaining, beautifully animated and genuinely hilarious comedy with an inventive, brilliantly written script, wonderful characters, a terrific voice cast and state-of-the-art 3D effects. Ba…
- October 3rd, 2009
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Movie Review : Surrogates
Enjoyably trashy sci-fi thriller with good effects, strong performances and some nice ideas, though it’s not quite as clever, as creepy or as much fun as it could have been. Based on the graphi…
- September 29th, 2009
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Movie Review : Fame
Enjoyable drama with likeable characters and some impressively directed musical numbers, but the film’s decision to focus on too many characters means that it spreads itself too thin and lacks…
- September 22nd, 2009
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Movie Review : Whiteout
Whiteout has a good premise and a likeable lead, but it goes rapidly downhill and is ultimately disappointing, thanks to confusing direction, an anti-climactic finale and an ‘Is that it?’…
- September 21st, 2009
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Movie Review : Inglourious Basterds
Quentin Tarantino’s long-awaited Inglourious Basterds is a brilliantly written, well directed and genuinely thrilling war flick, with terrific performances from Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent and Ch…
- September 19th, 2009
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- September 16th, 2009
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Movie Review : Aliens In The Attic
Watchable family sci-fi comedy with at least one hilarious and rather brilliant set-piece, but there’s never really any sense of danger or jeopardy so it’s not quite as exciting as it shou…
- September 15th, 2009
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Movie Review : Gamer
The boys behind the Crank franchise, Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (or Neveldine/Taylor as they bill themselves), are back with Gamer—perhaps the most deliriously demented film of the year. I say…
- September 11th, 2009
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Movie Review : I Love You, Beth Cooper
This is something of a mixed bag, but it just about scrapes a pass, thanks to a handful of funny scenes and strong performances. Directed by Chris Columbus, I Love You, Beth Cooper stars Paul Rust as…
- September 8th, 2009
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Movie Review : G-Force 3D
Hugely enjoyable, fast-paced action-adventure with a witty script, likeable characters, great action sequences and terrific special effects. Directed by Hoyt Yeatman Jr and produced by Jerry Bruckheim…
- August 30th, 2009
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Movie Review : The Final Destination 3D
Entertaining fourquel, heightened by smart direction and the best 3D effects since My Bloody Valentine, but it’s probably not worth seeing in ordinary 2D. Directed by David R. Ellis, The Final D…
- August 25th, 2009
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Movie Review : Moon
Moon is a hugely enjoyable, impressively directed sci-fi drama with a well-penned script, great production design and a terrific performance from Sam Rockwell. Directed by Duncan Jones (David Bowie…
- August 23rd, 2009
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Movie Review : Bandslam
An enjoyable teen comedy with likeable characters, a witty script, strong performances and some great tunes – this is the film the High School Musical movies should have been. Directed by Todd Graff…
- August 19th, 2009
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Movie Review : Bruno
Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest outing is undeniably hilarious and you can’t help but admire the sheer chutzpah involved in making the film, but if you didn’t like Borat, then this is not…
- August 17th, 2009
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Movie Review : The Proposal
Enjoyable romcom that succeeds thanks to the chemistry and comic timing of its two leads, but it’s also formulaic, completely predictable and nowhere near as funny as it thinks it is. Directed b…
- August 8th, 2009
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Movie Review : G.I. Joe : Rise Of The Cobra
A trashy but nonetheless hugely enjoyable action-adventure with superb effects, exciting action sequences, likeable characters and a neat line in techno-gadgetry. Based on the popular toys, cartoons a…
