Old Hill Street Police Station in Singapore, Singapore

Situated in the center of Milan, not far from the famous Duomo, is a less renowned but equally impressive architectural monster. The Torre Velasca was constructed in 1958 and stands well of 300 feet (100 meters) tall. It has a peculiar, mushroom-like shape. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonThe tower is a…

Churches are usually filled with decades and possibly centuries-old items and decorations. Typically these depict biblical scenes and saints. However, at the St. Petri Cathedral in Malmo, a pair of stained glass windows have a very modern appeal.  Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonThe project was a collaborative effort between the church,…

Carga, a Spanish thriller set in Iraq, follows couple Marta and Juan (Tania Watson and Agustín Mateo) to an abandoned cigarette factory to uncover its secrets. It’s a simple yet ominous setup, and setting. With the couple venturing into the great unknown, director and co-writer, Yad Deen, does a marvellous job of building tension in…

If it is true that every human fear is rooted in death, then Groundhog Day is the most comforting film of all time. It follows an ordinary, if unpleasant, man, as he is driven into insanity through the repetition of a single day and eventually circles back into being a good person. With its bland…

Detention is a ghost story that’s pretty much atmosphere all the way down, more haunted house than horror film. It excels at presenting a ghoulish ambiance and creepy scenery, but when it has to make anything of its characters or plot, the film runs out of tricks. Appropriately, Detention — which I saw at Nightstream’s…

Acting is an art form, and behind every iconic character is an artist expressing themselves. Welcome to The Great Performances, a bi-weekly column exploring the art behind some of film and television’s greatest characters. This time, we turn the spotlight to Will Smith’s breakout role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Will Smith starred in The…