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Straits Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Show Picks: Performances by K-pop acts Xdinary Heroes, Daesung and Tiot
Xdinary Heroes Beautiful Mind World Tour In Singapore South Korean rock band Xdinary Heroes first performed here in 2024 at the Esplanade Theatre, and are now moving onto the bigger The Star Theatre for their second Singapore gig. Th e band – comprising Gun-il, Jungsu, Gaon, Jun Han and Jooyeon – debuted in 2021 with the banger Happy Death Day. It remains their most popular song, and is about the shadow of death felt on one's birthda y. Since their last show here, they have also released two EPs – Live And Fall (2024) and Beautiful Mind (2025) – and the studio album Troubleshooting (2024), so they have plenty of fresh material to jam along to. Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green MRT: Buona Vista When: July 26, 6pm Admission: $158 to $298 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645) 2025 Tiot Fancon In Singapore: Flex Zone South Korean boy band Tiot comprise (from left) Keonhee, Junhyeon, Yechan, Minseoung and Woojin. PHOTO: UNION PICTURES Tiot migh t have formed only in 2023, but they are ready to hit the road. The South Korean boy band will take the stage for the first time here on July 26, doing two shows in one day at Le Theatre at Alliance Francaise de Singapour. It is part of a 'fancon', which combines elements of a fan meeting and a concert. Their group name is short for Time Is Our Turn and their five members are Minseoung, Junhyeon, Keonhee, Woojin and Yechan. Th ey have released three EPs – Frame The Blueprint: Prelude To Possibilities (2023), Kick-Start (2024) and Flex Line (2025) – and were nominated for the Rookie Award at the 33rd Seoul Music Awards in 2024. Their most popular song on Spotify is Unbeatable (2023), a dance and hip-hop number which is a remake of the song Undefeatable (2001) by fellow K-pop boy band Click-B. Where: Le Theatre, Alliance Francaise de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: July 26, 2 and 6pm Admission: $178 to $268 via Ticketmaster Daesung: D's Wave 2025 Asia Tour In Singapore South Korean singer Daesung last performed here at the Yuewen Music Festival at Sentosa's Siloso Beach in December 2024. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR Two of K-pop group BigBang's three members are set to perform solo in the Lion City in 2025. And the first is the goofy but charming Daesung, whose D's Wave Asia Tour is set to make a stop here on Aug 2. The South Korean singer, known for his soulful voice and high-energy performances, was last here in December 2024, when he performed a f ive-song set at the Yuewen Music Festival at Sentosa's Siloso Beach. During the gig, he sa id: 'You are so amazing, and I'm so happy to spend this time with you. Your happiness means the world to me.' Since then , he has released his first Korean EP, D's Wave, in April, with tracks such as Universe and Us Before. Those who want more of BigBang can catch their leader G-Drago n at the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025 on Oct 3.
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
MOVIE REVIEW: We decide if video game adaptation 'Until Dawn' is worth spending a night with
Director hindered by basic premise that makes it hard to root for lead quintet. Let me preface this review by saying I have never played the Until Dawn video game - and know nothing about it. As a result, I am the wrong person to say if this is an accurate adaptation, and can only judge it as a movie on its own merits. Doing so, Until Dawn comes across as an amalgamation of Happy Death Day, Silent Hill and Cabin in the Woods - but can't match any of them for quality. We follow a group of friends who end up trapped in a time loop, where mysterious forces chase and kill them in gruesome ways, and they must survive until dawn to escape it. Although director David F. Sandberg has spent the past few years helming the Shazam flicks, he has a laudable background in horror ( Annabelle: Creation and Lights Out). He does his best to make Until Dawn a worthwhile experience by utilising darkness-shrouded locations, a myriad of monstrous antagonists and several blood-soaked kills. But he is hindered by the basic premise as it's hard to care when his characters perish given the fact they get many other lives to spurn before their ultimate demise. While Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler's script includes some knowing nods and jokes, events are largely played straight, which does the film no favours as the young cast can't project the pathos their plight demands. Ella Rubin's committed Clover is fairly endearing, and has the closest thing to character development with her search for missing sister Melanie (Maia Mitchell). The rest of the lead quintet just fill generic roles, especially Michael Cimino as lovesick Max and Belmont Cameli as smart-mouthed douchebag Abe. Peter Stormare ( Dr Hill) brings his trademark weird but doesn't feature enough to make an impression. And after everything the protagonists endure the climax is firmly in 'is that it!?' territory. Whether it's a faithful adaptation of its video game source material or not, Until Dawn is by-the-numbers horror you should think twice about spending the night with. ● Do you have any favourite films based on video games? ● Until Dawn is available to buy or rent on Sky Store. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. Article continues below
Geek Vibes Nation
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Drop' (2025) 4K UHD Blu-Ray Review - An Outlandish, Fun Thriller
First dates can be rough. In this mind-bending action thriller from the director of Happy Death Day, they can also be deadly. Violet (Meghann Fahy, The White Lotus) is a widowed mother who has worked up the courage to go on her first date in years with a charming photographer named Henry. The cute couple's killer chemistry is rudely interrupted by a series of anonymous drops to Violet's phone showing a masked intruder entering her home and ordering her to follow a series of instructions. Violet must do exactly as she's told or her loved ones will die. Her unseen tormentor's final directive? Kill Henry. For in-depth thoughts on Drop, please see my colleague Dom Fisher's review from its original theatrical release here. Video Quality The 4K UHD Blu-Ray of Drop offers a lovely uptick in quality over the already fetching accompanying Blu-Ray, offering up a stellar experience for viewers. The expanded range of the color spectrum is one of the most endearing aspects of this disc. The Dolby Vision enriches the colors to exceptional heights when it comes to depth and natural vibrancy. The various environments, costumes, and lighting choices throughout the film will seriously impress with the nuance of the hues on display. Black levels are robust in this presentation, staying deep and inky with great detail and shadow definition. The highlights in the film are similarly more refined with whites impeccably balanced with zero instances of blooming to be found. Skin tones appear a touch more natural with healthy doses of crisp detail apparent on faces. This 4K UHD presentation truly delivers on all fronts including improvements in clarity and color. The Blu-Ray is excellent, but Universal has taken it up a notch on this latest 4K release. Audio Quality This disc comes equipped with a knockout Dolby Atmos presentation that brings this world to life in a breathless manner. From the beginning, the soundscape is set to deliver an expansive experience with sounds emanating from every direction. Sounds are deployed with precise directionality from the more thrilling confrontations to interpersonal moments of dialogue. Ambient details are copious and quite appealing in the rear and overhead channels. The overhead channels carry a good amount of information in relation to the other channels, which adds a nice sense of depth and space to the mix. Song choices and the effective score saturate the room with brute force. Dialogue is presented clearly without ever being towered over by any of the competing sonic elements. The environmental noises in the pizzeria provide an all-encompassing soundscape that kicks in throughout all the speakers. The low end is engaged in a substantial way that acts like a shock to the system. Universal has ensured things sound terrific with this one. Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles are provided. Special Features Audio Commentary: Director Christopher Landon provides a commentary track that details the production of the film, working with the performers, capturing certain shots, and more. A Recipe For Thrills – Making Drop: A seven-minute featurette in which the cast and crew discuss the story, the development of the characters, the direction of Christopher Landon and more. A Palate For Panic: A five-minute exploration of the primary setting for the film and how they constructed a space to accommodate all of the action. Killer Chemistry: A four-minute look at the two main characters and how the twists and turns of their date. Final Thoughts Drop is an admittedly outlandish thriller in many respects, but it leans into the ridiculous elements to deliver something truly fun. Meghann Fahy is an incredible anchor for this story, and we can only hope she continues to get juicy roles. The direction of this one keeps you engaged pretty well throughout. The story is drawn out a bit too much in stretches, but if you appreciate a tension-filled tale, you will have a good time here. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has released a 4K UHD Blu-Ray which features a gorgeous A/V presentation and a decent smattering of supplemental features. Recommended Drop is currently available to purchase on 4K UHD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rajkumar Rao's candid confession on playing Ranjan Tiwari in 'Bhool Chuk Maaf: 'There were too many ways to express that frustration.."
All set with the release of his latest project, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', alongside Wamiqa Babbi, actor Rajkumar Rao has managed to become a force to reckon with in the industry. The actor recently shared all the juicy stories about how the new film came to be, how his experience was playing the role of Ranjan Tiwari, and what his future projects will be like. He talks about how the movie is based on a completely new concept for him, and that to portray the emotions of the main lead, 'There were too many ways to express that frustration, irritation.' Rajkumar Rao details how he ended up getting the role During an interview with News18, the actor shared the interesting story of how the script landed on his desk and how he ended up playing the lead role of Ranjan Tiwari. The actor shared how 'I heard the story from Karan, and I found it very unique. The concept is so new for our Hindi industry. I've seen this concept in the West, and I've been a big fan of this space, this genre. The way Karan has written the whole story, keeping this time loop in it, the comedy in it, and the characters' arc, and in the end, there's a very beautiful social commentary also that we are making. So, it just came together very nicely for me.' The film follows the main lead as he relives the same day again and again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo 'We all have seen weddings; we all have seen these characters in our growing-up years. And on top of that, to have this time loop in it was, I think, a double whammy for me," Rao added further on why he chose the movie. While playing a completely new role, how did Rajkumar Rao manage to bring life to Ranjan Tiwari? While detailing his process, he added that 'The plan is always how to make this one different. Because, of course, there are those many stories, those many characters that one can portray on screen throughout their career.' On how he makes every role he plays unique, he shared that he uses 'unique traits' that can help identify and set the character apart from his other roles. 'I try and bring some element to my characters, be it a physical trait or be it some emotional core that only I know while performing that I'm carrying this throughout, which helps me in defining that character in the film,' he added. Why did he wish to do something unique like this? Rajkumar Rao also shared how intrigued he was by the concept. As shared before, the actor had mainly observed the concept of time loops being used in films from the Western industry, like 'Happy Death Day' and the popular Tom Cruise starrer 'Edge of Tomorrow'. Seeing a concept like this be used in Indian cinema for the first time was something that he was looking forward to and wanted to be a part of. 'This one also, I've tried something new, also because the concept is so unique, the circumstances are so different from whatever I've done to date. This whole time loop thing of this guy getting stuck in one day of his haldi day and then reliving that day again and again. There were too many ways to express that frustration and irritation. Sometimes he's just helpless or very angry. [At times] he's just apologising to everyone. So, I think the way Karan, as I said, designed the whole arch of this one day was beautiful for me to explore." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
MOVIE REVIEW: We head towards the edge with mystery-thriller 'Drop'
Several suspects served up on menu during first date from hell. Having helmed the Happy Death Day flicks and Freaky, Christopher Landon has built up a strong reputation for comedy-horror. With Drop he veers into mystery-thriller territory as widowed mum Violet (Meghann Fahy) is bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during her first date with Henry (Brandon Sklenar). The whodunnit element is effectively played out in Jillian Jacobs' and Chris Roach's script as several potential suspects fill the luxurious restaurant. Violet is literally and figuratively dangling over the edge with an evil blackmailer manipulating her every move while she looks out on a colossal drop from the window at her table. Landon jazzes up his shooting style with swooping shots, close-ups on faces and key objects and on-screen text sharing the messages Violet is receiving. Fahy, a relative unknown beyond her turn in TV's The White Lotus, is wonderful as the under intense pressure, out to do the right thing lead. Her powerful back story lends her character vulnerability and an understandable lack of trust in others. Sklenar is charm personified; the guy is so likeable, caring and funny you're praying he isn't involved in Violet's torment. The supporting characters all play their part in adding to the mystery while making for endearing or irritating possible suspects or allies. This is Landon's most serious movie thus far, although he does include some jokes, and Jeffery Self's first night on the job waiter Matt feels like he's been dropped in from a comedy flick. The amount of times Violet gets up from the table becomes ridiculous and you end up questioning why even a sweet guy like Henry wouldn't call it a night. Landon really goes for broke with a wild ending that increases the element of danger and it works as a resolution to the numerous tense face-to-face encounters where characters are often trying their best to say things with body language or avoid doing something terrible. Drop is Landon's most mature outing to date and its Hitchcockian trappings mix well with modern technology and attitudes. ●
