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ParkRoyal on Pickering, Singapore

Wallpaper.com — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:50:00 +0800

It's a city with ample green spaces, but even in Singapore you probably wouldn't expect a building to sprout so much greenery from its façade.

This story was published on 3 May, 2013

Brian McKenna at the Courtyard, Beijing, China

Wallpaper.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:42:00 +0800

British-born chef Brian McKenna, who received the coveted Five Star Diamond Award in 2009 as one of the World's Best Chefs, has launched his newest venture in Beijing, at The Courtyard.

This story was published on 4 Apr, 2013

Twelve at Hengshan, Shanghai, China

Wallpaper.com — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:39:00 +0800

Situated in the heart of Shanghai's cosmopolitan French Concession, Twelve at Hengshan offers guests a chic oasis from the bustle of China's most vibrant city.

This story was published on 20 Mar, 2013

Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, Maldives

Wallpaper.com — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:19:00 +0800

The ever-popular Maldives might not be the world's best kept travel secret, but those in search of a true off-the-radar escape should head to Coco Privé Kuda Hithi, a secluded retreat set within the lush confines of one of the Maldivian atoll's private islands.

This story was published on 12 Mar, 2013

Vi Cool, Hong Kong

Wallpaper.com — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:32:00 +0800

Tucked away in Harbour City's seemingly endless labyrinth of high-end shops and bustling eateries is the vibrant Spanish gem Vi Cool.

This story was published on 1 Mar, 2013

The Coffee Academics, Hong Kong

Wallpaper.com — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:16:00 +0800

Coffee is serious business. Just ask Jennifer Liu (founder of the highly popular homegrown chain Caffè Habitu) who is now blazing a trail in Hong Kong with The Coffee Academics.

This story was published on 20 Feb, 2013

Bullet to the Head

Hee En Ming — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Walter Hill

Screenplay: Alessandro Camon

Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, Sarah Shahi, Christian Slater, Jason Momoa, Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje

This story was published on 30 Jan, 2013

Shame

Vernon Chan — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Steve McQueen

Screenplay: Abi Morgan, Steve McQueen

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie

This story was published on 30 Jan, 2013

Quartet

Vernon Chan — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Dustin Hoffman

Screenplay: Ronald Harwood; based on the play by Ronald Harwood

Cast: Maggie Smith, Billy Connelly, Tom Courtenay, Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon, Sheridan Smith

This story was published on 30 Jan, 2013

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

Vernon Chan — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Tommy Wirkola

Screenplay: Tommy Wirkola, Dante Harper

Cast: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arteton, Famke Janssen, Peter Stormare, Thomas Mann

This story was published on 30 Jan, 2013

The Grandmaster

Vernon Chan — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Original Title: 一代宗师

Director: Wong Kar-wai

Language: Mandarin

Screenplay: Wong Kar-wai

Cast: Tony Leung, Ziyi Zhang, Song Hye-ko, Chang Chen, Zhao Benshan

This story was published on 30 Jan, 2013

The Expatriate

Vernon Chan — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Phillip Stolzl

Screenplay: Arash Amel

Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko, Liana Liberato

This story was published on 23 Jan, 2013

The Master

Vernon Chan — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams

This story was published on 23 Jan, 2013

Runway Cop

Vernon Chan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Original Title: 차형사

Director: Sin Tae-ra

Language: Korean

Screenplay: Ko Yeong-jae

Cast: Kang Ji-hwan, Seong Yoo-ri, Lee Soo-hyeok, Kim Yeong-kwang, Shin Min-chul, Sin Jeong-geun, Park Jeong-hak

This story was published on 16 Jan, 2013

Mama

Vernon Chan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Andres Muschietti

Screenplay: Neil Cross, Andres Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti; based on the short film by Andres Muschietti

Cast: Jessica Chastain, Nicolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nelisse, Daniel Kash

This story was published on 16 Jan, 2013

The Impossible

Vernon Chan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: J A Bayona

Screenplay: Sergio G Sanchez

Cast: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland

This story was published on 16 Jan, 2013

Cloud Atlas

Vernon Chan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Lana Wachowski, Andy Wachowski, Tom Tykwer

Screenplay: Lana Wachowski, Andy Wachowski, Tom Tykwer; based on the novel by David Mitchell

Cast: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Ben Wishaw, Hugo Weaving, Doona Bae, Zhou Xun, Susan Sarandon

This story was published on 16 Jan, 2013

Macalister Mansion, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Wallpaper.com — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:50:00 +0800

A grand, century-old colonial mansion in the northeast corner of Penang has been given a decidedly modern new look.

This story was published on 11 Jan, 2013

Gangster Squad

Hee En Ming — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Screenplay: Will Beall

Cast: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie, Michael Pena, Robert Patrick, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn

This story was published on 9 Jan, 2013

Young and Dangerous Reloaded

Vernon Chan — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Original Title: 古惑仔:江湖新秩序

Director: Daniel Chan Yee Heng

Language: Mandarin/Cantonese

Screenplay: Manfred Wong; based on the "Teddy Boy" comics by Cowman

Cast: Him Law, Oscar Leung, Sammy Sum, Jazz Lam

This story was published on 9 Jan, 2013

Seven Psychopaths

Vernon Chan — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Martin McDonagh

Screenplay: Martin McDonagh

Starring: Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken, Tom Waits, Abbie Cornish, Olga Kurylenko

This story was published on 9 Jan, 2013

Deadfall

Hee En Ming — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Stefan Ruzowitzky

Screenplay: Stefan Ruzowitzky

Cast: Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde, Charlie Hunnam, Kate Mara, Kris Kristofferson, Sissy Spacek, Treat Williams

This story was published on 9 Jan, 2013

Silver Linings Playbook

Hee En Ming — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: David O Russell

Screenplay: David O Russell, based on the novel by Matthew Quick

Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Tucker, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver

This story was published on 9 Jan, 2013

The Last Tycoon

Vernon Chan — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Original Title: 大上海

Director: Wong Jing

Language: Mandarin

Screenplay: Wong Jing, Manfred Wong, Philip Lui

Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Huang Xiaoming, Francis Ng, Samo Hung, Gao Hu, Yolanda Yuen, Monica Mok

This story was published on 2 Jan, 2013

Killing Them Softly

Vernon Chan — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Andrew Dominik

Screenplay: Andrew Dominik; based on Cogan's Trade by George V Higgins

Cast: Brad Pitt, Richard Jenkins, James Gandolfini, Ray Liotta, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, Sam Shepard

This story was published on 2 Jan, 2013

Parental Guidance

Vernon Chan — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Andy Fickman

Screenplay: Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse

Cast: Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott, Bailee Madison

This story was published on 2 Jan, 2013

Won’t Back Down

Vernon Chan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Daniel Barnz

Screenplay: Brin Hill, Daniel Barnz

Cast: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Holly Hunter

This story was published on 26 Dec, 2012

Arbitrage

Vernon Chan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Nicholas Jarecki

Screenplay: Nicholas Jarecki

Cast: Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling, Laetitia Casta, Nate Parker

This story was published on 26 Dec, 2012

The Guillotines

Hee En Ming — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Original Title: 血滴子

Director: Andrew Lau

Language: Mandarin

Screenplay: Aubrey Lam, Joyce Chan

Cast: Ethan Juan, Huang Xiaoming, Li Yuchun, Jing Boran, Shawn Yue

This story was published on 26 Dec, 2012

Amour

Vernon Chan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Michael Haneke

Screenplay: Michael Haneke

Language: French

Cast: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert

This story was published on 26 Dec, 2012

Les Miserables

Hee En Ming — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Tom Hooper

Screenplay: William Nicholson, based on the musical by Alain Boublil and Claude Michel Schonberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and additional text by James Fenton, based on the novel by Victor Hugo

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Samantha Barks, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne

This story was published on 26 Dec, 2012

Wreck-It Ralph

Hee En Ming — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Rich Moore

Screenplay: Phil Johnston, Jennifer Lee, based on a story by Rich Moore, Phil Johnston and Jim Reardon

Cast: John C Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, Jack McBrayer, Alan Tudyk

This story was published on 19 Dec, 2012

Jack Reacher

Vernon Chan — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Christopher McQuarrie

Screenplay: Christopher McQuarrie; based on One Shot by Lee Child

Cast: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, David Oyelowo, Robert Duvall, Werner Herzog

This story was published on 19 Dec, 2012

Intouchables

Vernon Chan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Intouchables proves that misery loves company, but it's sardonic, existential humour that draws in the crowds.

This story was published on 12 Dec, 2012

Bachelorette

Vernon Chan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Leslye Headland

Screenplay: Leslye Headland

Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, Rebel Wilson, James Marsden, Kyle Bornheimer, Adam Scott

This story was published on 12 Dec, 2012

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Vernon Chan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Peter Jackson

Screenplay: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro

Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Sylvester McCoy, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis

This story was published on 12 Dec, 2012

Apple iPad Wi-Fi (fourth generation; Apple A6X processor; 9.7-inch display)

CNET Asia, Vincent Chang — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:03:00 +0800

In an unexpected refresh of its tablet lineup, the changes on Apple's latest iPad are all under the hood. Here's what we think.

This story was published on 11 Dec, 2012

Review: Canon EOS 6D

CNET Asia, Shawn Low — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:49:00 +0800

Besides a full-frame sensor, the 6D brings wireless connectivity and geotagging into the game. See how it performs.

This story was published on 8 Dec, 2012

Silent Hill: Revelation

Vernon Chan — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Michael J Bassett

Screenplay: Michael J Bassett; based on the Silent Hill 3 game by Konami

Cast: Adelaide Clemens, Kit Harington, Sean Bean, Carrie-Anne Moss, Malcolm McDowell

This story was published on 5 Dec, 2012

Hotel Transylvania

Hee En Ming — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0800

Director: Genndy Tartakovsky

Screenplay: Peter Baynham and Robert Smigel, based on a story by Todd Durham, Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman

Cast: Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Steve Buscemi, Kevin James, Cee-Lo Green

This story was published on 5 Dec, 2012