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OB Index: Charting the ups and downs of Singapore’s openness, tolerance and freedom of expression.
Feature: Fit Factor
Style: Go the Distance
Travel: Jungle Sounds
Scenestealer: Snapshot Asia
Pen-ek Ratanaruang is the critically-acclaimed Thai film director of arthouse fare like Ploy and Last Life in the Universe. Here, the 45-year-old looks back at his career and shares his views about love, censorship, the film industry and hamburgers.
Forget tea and tartines, the new black is all about being toned. Skip the excuses, pick up a mat or some seriously sassy gym gear and get that butt moving. By Belinda Wan
You’ve been to his restaurant and tried his food many, many times; and seen his face even more countless times in the press. But in person, famous chef Angelo Sanelli is a charming, straight-talking, no-beating-about-the-bush kind of guy. By Belinda Wan
These desserts are pretty enough for any self-confessed fashionista. And guess what—they don’t cost a bomb. By Belinda Wan
FREE :on arrangement
This exhibition showcases the findings of arrangement, through the inquiries of 14 international artists and designers, into the behaviours of our everyday lives. Think that arrangement does not go beyond objects, appointments or meetings? Think again—see how it goes on well beyond death with this exhibition. Jul 24-Aug 6, 11am-8pm daily. The Substation Gallery, 45 Armenian St., 6337-7535.
2009 FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix
Rev up those engines because the Grand Prix will be back in town come September. If you saw the races last year, you can expect the same if not more non-stop action from the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Jensen Button and Rubens Barrichello.
Donuts
Bring out those bling and hi-tops and go old school at O Bar. DJs Ollie’Des, Ruxta and Ko Flow will dish out the well-loved hip hop beats at this party. Jul 9. O Bar, #01-23 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6738-1318.
Anthony Pappa
One of Australia’s most successful DJs returns for another night of deep house, minimal, electro and progressive tunes. Jun 19. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.
(Singapore) Directed by Ho Tzu Nyen. Stars John Low, Jo Tan, Hemang Yadav and Andy Hillyard. Continuing.
A simple film defined by its lofty aims and ideals, Here can be a trying experience for most of it 86 minutes. The plot is slow to unfold, the languid cinematography is off-putting and the story arc is, well, diffused—to say the least.
(USA) Directed by Rian Johnson. Stars Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz and Rinko Kikuchi. Continuing.
Scented Samui With high walls and tall doors, this grey building set on the quiet Bangrak beach is like a forbidden palace. Newly-opened Karmakamet Hotel (58 Moo 4, Bo Phut, Samui, 077-962-198,
A rainforest, some jungle beats and a gathering of world music’s most acclaimed and you’ve got the 12th Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching, Malaysia. By Michael Switow
Get your Singapore Restaurant Guide 2009 Now!
Mask vs No Mask
The Knolls and The Queen & Mangosteen
Master Melodies
The Brothers Bloom
This guy was my knight in shining armor in college.